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Raging
River News, pages 3-4
v Kenny Lourie, Page 7
Entertainment, Page 6
Photo by Ken Moore/Potomac Almanac
The Potomac River raged at Great Falls with high water
in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Flash flooding killed a
19-year-old man in a Rockville basement apartment.
September 8-14, 2021 online at potomacalmanac.com
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Beauty and the Beast Flash flooding turns deadly in
Rockville basement apartments.
By Ken Moore preciation at Great Falls in Poto-
Potomac Almanac mac after the rain, but nearby in
Rockville, one man died, dozens
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n the aftermath of Hurricane were rescued and even more were
Almanac
Ida, the Potomac River peak- displaced by flash floods.
ed at 8.8 feet on Friday, Sept. At approximately 3:50 a.m.
3, 2021. The river reaches the multiple emergency calls came in
danger level for boaters at 4.5 feet, for flooding in terrace level apart-
although that doesn’t seem to ap- ments of the Rock Creek Woods
ply to white water kayakers. apartments at the intersection of
The river inspired awe and ap- See Beauty, Page 4
The awesome power of nearly flood-level water raging over Great
821,000 Falls as viewed from the overlook on Olmsted Island.
Photos by Ken Moore/Potomac Almanac
Photo via Twitter, @mcfrs
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Cabin John river rescue helped with search and rescue in Rockville Usually the rock bluffs of Great Falls can be seen while the water rushes around, through and above
apartment building flooding that left one person dead in the after- rock formations created ages ago. Last Friday, with levels over 8.8 feet measured at Little Falls, water
math of Hurricane Ida. was the only thing that could be seen.
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Mother nature didn’t issue the only warning; park
rangers cautioned hikers from disturbing hornets who
decided to build a Potomac mansion at the entrance to Two butterflies rejoiced when the winds stopped,chow- The boardwalk to the Great Falls overlook crosses a rare
the walkway to the Great Falls Overlook. ing down on a pickerel weed. and fragile ecosystem.
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Beauty and the Beast
From Page 3 Stoddard, Director of the Mont-
Twinbrook Parkway and Congres- gomery County Office of Emer-
sional Lane in Rockville. gency Management, said because
Fire and Rescue personnel, in- more intense storms and climate
cluding boats from Cabin John change, flooding has been occur-
Volunteer Fire Department river ring in areas the county is not pre-
rescue. arrived on scene and evac- pared for.
uated dozens of people from the County emergency responders
apartment buildings. Water and and planners encourage residents
technical rescues were involved to stay aware of changing weather
as high water in hallways trapped forecasts.
occupants in basement level apart- To stay informed during a se-
ments, and rescuers broke apart- vere weather event, major crisis or
ment windows and doors to get other type of emergency, sign up
them to safety. for the County’s “Alert Montgom-
19-year-old Melkin Daniel Para- ery” emergency warning system.
da Cedillo died. https://www.montgomerycoun-
The county issued a warning for tymd.gov/OEMHS/AlertMont-
traditional flood areas. But Dr. Earl gomery/
Potomac River water levels as measured at Little Falls in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, 8.81 feet on
its peak Friday, Sept. 3. Levels had dropped to just under 4 feet at presstime Tuesday, Sept. 7. https://
Photo by Ken Moore/Potomac Almanac
water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?gage=brkm2&wfo=lwx
Warnings at Levels Measured at Little Falls
At 12 feet, the C&O Canal overflows at the Great Falls Tavern. Water covers the towpath in many areas.
At 11.5 feet, water covers the towpath in multiple spots between the Washington Aqueduct Dam and Pennyfield Lock,
mileposts 15 to 19 on the C&O Canal.
At 11 feet, water covers the towpath between Swains Lock and Pennyfield Lock, mileposts 17 to 19 on the C&O Canal.
At 10 feet, water begins to overflow the banks into low lying areas on the Maryland side of the river near Little Falls. Water
begins to enter the canoe shed at Sycamore Island.
At 9 feet, Several trails on both sides of the river between Great Falls and the Chain Bridge are flooded and will be closed.
At 7 feet, upper portions of the River Trail at Great Falls National Park begin to flood and will be closed.
At 5 feet, portions of the Potomac Heritage Trail begin to flood. Water begins to affect portions of the Billy Goat Trail be-
tween Great Falls and Carderock. These trails will be closed.
At 4.5 feet, the river reaches danger level for boaters, as defined by the State of Maryland. Conditions for boating will be
extremely hazardous.
At 3.5 feet, the river reaches caution level for boaters, as defined by the State of Maryland. Fast moving water and chang-
Kayakers in search for safer waters last Friday. Or did they? ing currents will be experienced.
Photo by Ken Moore/Potomac Almanac
People looking out at the falls from the overlook. A Park Police helicopter took a low pass over Great Falls.
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Anne Tongren, 81
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nne Carlene Tongren died with fun accents that made the
on July 23, 2021, in Poto- youngsters believe they were actu-
mac, Md. Anne was born ally part of each story. Her stories
on Sept. 1, 1939 to John Corbin and her beautifully written, tender
Tongren and Alice Jeanette Jones, notes were valued prizes.
and grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania Anne was a free spirit, pursuing
where she graduated from Strong her own interests, living her own
Vincent High School and later life, her way.
from the University of Michigan. She was also a giver, and student
She relocated to the Washington and lover of life. She touched the
D.C. area and be- earth gently, as she did so many
gan work with the who will miss her physical pres-
Obituary D.C. library where ence. Those who knew Anne know
Anne Carlene Tongren.
she led a program that she will always be with us.
for reading to children, and later
worked at Unity Woods Yoga Cen- out the United States and beyond,
Anne is survived by her brothers,
John David Tongren of Vero Beach,
You can read any of this week’s
ter in Bethesda.
Anne later developed her own
including the Society of Friends
regional conference. Anne’s deep
Florida and Robert Stuart Tongren
of Columbus, Ohio. Nieces and
15 papers digital editions here:
therapy practice, “The Turning spirituality knew no boundaries. nephews are Jon Eric Tongren of
She was a devout student of many Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Jennifer
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/PDFs
Point,” named after hexagram
number 24 of the i ching, an an- great teachers. Tongren Drinker of Conway, Mas-
cient Chinese prophecy text. She Anne was the treasured holiday sachusetts; Peter Fifield Tongren
was deeply knowledgeable in guest among her family and many of Smyrna, Georgia; and Andrew
the symbolic language of classic other deep personal friends. She Robert Tongren of Brooklyn, New
myths, stories and ancient texts always showed up with memorable York.
and how they speak to our modern gifts filled with love; it never mat- Anne’s memorial page is
times and our present struggles. tered what was inside for it was “anne-carlene-tongren.forever-
Anne was known as a gifted and the amazing, creative wrapping on missed.com” where those who
generous Jungian therapist and a the outside, a feather she had dis- wish may post their thoughts and
valued member of the Jung Soci- covered, a note on a piece of bark stories of Anne. That site will con-
ety of Washington. She presented that made her gifts unforgettable. tain the link to the memorial ser-
courses for the Jung Society and She shared her wonderful reading vice. Donations may be made to
many other organizations through- ability with her niece and nephews the Washington Jung Society.
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Calendar/Entertainment
Compiled by Ken Moore FRIDAY, SEPT.10 blood via INOVA’s “Bloodmobile”
The Almanac 9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY. at Westside Montgomery, outside
On Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. 11 a.m. the Dining Terrace entrance near
To include events in the Almanac’s Courthouse Square Park, at the Urban Plates. Outside the Dining
calendar, please email Ken Moore intersection of Maryland and West Terrace entrance near Urban Plates
at kmoore@connectionnewspapers. Montgomery avenues in Rock- Additional blood drives are sched-
com; put Almanac Calendar Event ville. The ceremony will include a uled for Tuesdays, Oct. 12, Nov.
in the subject line. presentation of colors by mem- 9 and Dec. 14. See https://www.
bers of the county fire and rescue westfield.com/montgomery/events
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8 service, police and sheriff’s office to register.
FAMILY NATURE HIKES. Locust Grove and remarks by County Executive
Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Marc Elrich, Rockville Mayor Brid-
Blvd. Fall session, for children 3.5- get Donnell Newton and County THURSDAY, SEPT. 16
5 years old. Join a Park Naturalist Council President Tom Hucker. SCHOOL’S OUT SKATE DAY. 9 a.m. - 5
and the animal ambassadors for a The 9/11 Memorial at Courthouse p.m. Cabin John Ice Rink, 10610
weekly hike exploring the changing Square Park remembers the 11 Westlake Drive. On many of the
of the seasons in Cabin John Montgomery County residents who days Montgomery County Public
Regional Park. Program is intended lost their lives on Sept. 11: William Schools are off, School’s Out Skate
for children 3-5.5 years old and Edward Caswell, Dr. Gerald Paul Days are on. Bring youth (6-12) for
requires the accompaniment of an Fisher, Capt. Lawrence D. Getzfred, a day full of supervised activities,
adult to ensure safety. Fee is for Michele M. Heidenberger, Angela including a group ice skating les-
one child and their adult for the Marie Houtz, Teddington Hamm son, practice skating time, arts and
entire Fall session, which meets Moy, Lt. Darin H. Pontell, Scott A. crafts, and fun games. See https://
Wednesdays from September 8 Powell, Todd Hayes Reuben, Patri- www.montgomeryparks.org/
to November 17 (11 classes). See cia J. Statz and Ernest M. Willcher. RIDE THE CAROUSEL Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. through events/schools-out-skate-day/
https://www.montgomeryparks. MIGRATORY BIRD WATCH. 4-6 p.m. Sept. 26. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. The 1921 Dentzel
org/calendar/ Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Carousel was installed in 1921 and celebrates its 100th Anniversary LIVE CONCERTS, BUMPER CAR PA-
Democracy Blvd. Cabin John all season long. Purchase tickets at https://glenechopark.simpletix. VILION. 7:30 p.m. Glen Echo Park,
URBAN TREE SUMMIT. 8:30 a.m. to Regional Park is a birding hotspot. 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Washington
At this time of year, hundreds of com/. See https://glenechopark.org/carousel/ Balalaika Society (Russian). Free.
noon. Montgomery Parks and Ca-
sey Trees, Washington D.C., pres- birds are passing through on their Registration preferred, but not re-
ent the tenth annual conference long migrations south, and many quired. See https://glenechopark.
— Urban Tree Summit. Presenta- choose to stop and rest at the org/summerconcerts
tions will focus on the health and Nature Center. Join us on the back
welfare of trees in our increasingly deck as we watch for these colorful SATURDAY, SEPT. 18
developed landscapes. Weekly field visitors, some of which are only LOCUST GROVE NATIVE PLANT
sessions on Sept. 9, 16 and 23. See found in our area during migra- SALE. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., walk in.
mocoparks.org/UTS2021 tion. Great for beginner birdwatch- Also Sunday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 2
ers, our Naturalist can answer your p.m. Locust Grove Nature Center,
questions about birds and help you
THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 7777 Democracy Boulevard. See
practice using binoculars. Register https://www.montgomeryparks.
THE TRAWICK PRIZE. Thursday -
for a 30-minute session. Bring your org/parks-and-traior montgomery-
Saturday, 12 - 5pm, Sunday, 11am
own binoculars (or borrow a pair countyparks.org/calendar
- 4pm. Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin
from the Nature Center). Free. See
Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize
https://www.montgomeryparks. LAKE NEEDWOOD 10K XC 2021.
is an annual regional Contempo-
org/calendar/ 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Lake Needwood,
rary Art Awards founded by Carol
Trawick. This juried art competi- 15680 Needwood Lake Circle. Over
LIVE MUSIC. 6-8 p.m. Downtown hill and over dale, as we hit the
tion and exhibition was established
Bethesda at the corners of Norfolk muddy trail. Hills, mud, grass and
in 2003, with the top winners re-
and Del Ray avenues. Bethesda trails – this 10K course is a chal-
ceiving a total of $14,000 in prize
Urban Partnership has helped lenge. Registration open. Day also
money: Exhibition runs through
organize additional restaurant includes youth runs of one quarter
Oct. 3, 2021. See https://www.
seating outdoors in downtown mile, one half mile and one mile.
bethesda.org/bethesda/trawick-
Bethesda. The Bethesda Streetery See https://mcrrc.org
prize
will be set-up as open seating. Live
STRATHMORE OPENING RECEP-
music each Friday to enjoy while Cuddle Up, built in 1946, was the name of a tea cup ride at Glen
TION. 7 p.m. Strathmore, 5301 SAVAGE GARAGE. 8-11 a.m. Westfield
also enjoying outdoor dining. See Echo Park. Many events are held here and at the Bumper Car Pavil-
Tuckerman Lane. (Also Sept. 11 at Montgomery, 7101 Democracy
2 p.m.) Join artists and art-lovers
https://www.bethesda.org/bethes- ion, including the Lovejoy Group on Thursday, Sept. 9 Boulevard. Join Capital Auto Club
da/bethesda-streetery Repeats with Savage Garage, Triple F
to celebrate Strathmore’s current
Friday evenings. the Visitors Center at the park. where Reverend Josiah Henson Collection, Streetspeed717, Royalty
exhibitions. RSVPs are optional but
CANSTRUCTION. Westfield Montgom- Repeats on Saturdays and Sundays was enslaved. This park is a histor- Exotics and Alex Choi for cars, cof-
encouraged. Free. For more infor-
ery, 7101 Democracy Boulevard. throughout August. ic resource of local, state, national fee. See some of the worlds rarest
mation, call 301-581-5100.
International charity competition and international significance hypercars including Pagani Huayra,
LIVE CONCERTS, BUMPER CAR PA-
where teams compete to design RIDE THE CAROUSEL Saturday & because of its association with Bugatti Chiron, and Koenigsegg Re-
VILION. 7:30 p.m. Glen Echo Park,
and build giant structures made Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. through Reverend Henson, whose 1849 gera. Located in the former Sears
7300 MacArthur Blvd. The Lovejoy
entirely from full cans of food. At Sept. 26. Glen Echo Park, 7300 autobiography, The Life of Josiah Parking Lot.See https://www.west-
Group (Swing/Standard). Free.
the close of the competition all of MacArthur Blvd. The 1921 Dentzel Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now field.com/montgomery/events
Registration preferred, but not re-
the food is donated to local food Carousel was installed in 1921 and an Inhabitant of Canada inspired
quired. See https://glenechopark.
banks Canstruction has raised celebrates its 100th Anniversary Harriet Beecher Stowe’s landmark CAROUSEL STORY TIME. 9:30 a.m.
org/summerconcerts
millions of pounds of food in 170 all season long. Purchase tickets novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The Online. Part of the Carousel’s 100th
POTOMAC VILLAGE FARMERS MAR-
participating cities and is one of at https://glenechopark.simpletix. Josiah Henson Museum & Park is Anniversary. The Carousel by Liz
KET. Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 6:30
the largest drives for food bank com/. See https://glenechopark. part of the National Park Service Rosenberg. See glenechopark.org
p.m. Potomac United Methodist
donations in the world. Structures org/carousel/ National Underground Railroad
Church, 9908 South Glen Road.
will be displayed through Sept. 22; Network to Freedom program.
Potomac Village Farmers Mar-
an awards ceremony is scheduled WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
ket operates all Thursdays, May CURRENT EXHIBITS. 2 p.m. Strath- Henson eventually escaped to Canada TAI CHI OPEN HOUSE. Zoom. 7:40-
for Sept. 20. See https://www. more, 5301 Tuckerman Lane. Join in 1830, where he helped estab-
through November. https://www. 8:40 p.m. With Sun & Moon Taiji
westfield.com/montgomery/events artists and art-lovers to celebrate lished Dawn Settlement, a commu-
potomacumc.org/potomac-vil- One at Yong Studios, De-stress,
lage-farmers-market/ Strathmore’s current exhibitions. nity inhabited by former American boost natural immunity, increase
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCERS. 8:30 to RSVPs are optional but encour- slaves, continued his work in the
10:30 p.m. Virtual, Glen Echo fitness through low-impact exer-
GLEN ECHO FOLK DANCERS. Virtual. aged. Free. For more information, Methodist ministry, and became cise. No prior experience necessary.
Park. Join Friday Night Dancers call 301-581-5100. an international speaker and
Thursday 7:30 - 9 p.m. lesson, Free, but RSVP required. Email:
for a virtual contra dance and live abolitionist. Henson led 118 people
followed by dancing from 9-10:15 SunAndMoonTaijiOne@gmail.com.
music. See https://glenechopark. from enslavement in the United
p.m. See https://glenechopark. SUNDAY, SEPT. 12 See https://www.bethesda.org/
org/events. States to freedom in Canada, as
org/events-calendar. Repeats week- JOSIAH HENSON COMMUNITY events-calendar
Repeats Fridays. a conductor on the Underground
ly on Thursdays. CELEBRATION. 12-4 p.m. Musical
performances, reenactments, peace Railroad.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 No tickets required. Parking one and a
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
PARENT AND TOT SKATE. 11:15 pinwheel demonstrations, and YAPPY HOUR. Yappy Hour & Pop Up
a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Cabin John Ice LOCK DEMONSTRATIONS. 11 a.m., 1 more. Josiah Henson Museum & half blocks aways at Kennedy-Shriv-
p.m. and 2 p.m. (30 minutes long). Dog Park 6-8pm. Elm Street Park,
Rink, 10610 Westlake Drive. Try Park tells the story about the life er Aquatic Center, Wall Local Park,
Saturdays and Sundays. Chesa- 4600 Elm Street. Free. Grab your
out ice skating with your preschool and challenges of Reverend Josiah 5900 Executive Boulevard.
peake & Ohio National Historical pup and your pals and join us
age skater. Fee of $5 includes Henson, enslavement in Maryland, for Yappy Hour complete with a
admission for a child age 3-5 plus Park at Great Falls, 11710 MacAr- and the ongoing struggles of racial TUESDAY SEPT 14
thur Blvd. Join park staff as they pop-up dog park, food, beer and
a parent and skate rental. Repeats equality and justice. Josiah Henson INOVA BLOOD DRIVE. 11 a.m. - 5 wine and live music. Elm Street
on Fridays. See https://www.mont- operate Lock 20 and demonstrate Museum & Park is the former p.m. Westfield Montgomery, 7101
gomeryparks.org/ how it works. Lock 20 is next to plantation property of Isaac Riley Democracy Boulevard. Donate See Calendar, Page 7
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POTOMAC Wondering If
odmobile” From Page 6
ry, outside Park, 4600 Elm Street. 6-8pm. See https://www.
Korean American way of life, Korean heritage &
culture, and the beauty of America’s diversity. The ALMANAC I’m Right
ance near bethesda.org/bethesda/parksplay event features modern and traditional music and www.PotomacAlmanac.com By KENNETH B. LOURIE
he Dining CRAFT CHAT. 6-7 p.m. Online. Writer’s Center. cultural performances, demonstrations, Korean
Urban Plates Adrienne Christian discusses her latest poetry cuisine and more. This event will be held outside, @PotomacAlmanac I admit, I watch more than my share of
are sched- collection, Worn. Free. See https://www.writer.org/ in-between the Nordstrom Parking Garage and television. However, that being admitted, there
12, Nov. events-calendar/ for registration information. Former Sears Lot. See https://www.westfield.com/ Newspaper of Potomac certainly seems to be an awful lot of cam-
s://www. montgomery/events A Connection Newspaper paign-style, public service-type, advertising/
mery/events FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 announcements on television. From Medicare
MIGRATORY BIRD WATCH. 4-6 p.m. Locust Grove SUNDAY, SEPT. 26 An independent, locally owned weekly negotiating drug prices - or denying access to
Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd. Cabin John CAROUSEL’S 100th FINAL CELEBRATION. The carou- newspaper delivered much-needed medication, to building back
Regional Park is a birding hotspot. At this time of sel’s 100th anniversary season concludes with a to homes and businesses.
America by fixing our infrastructure, to creat-
year, hundreds of birds are passing through on celebration, including performances, family crafts, ing millions of climate-improving, alternative
their long migrations south, and many choose to 1606 King Street
Y. 9 a.m. - 5 carousel rides and more. The carousel will remain energy driven “good paying jobs” to the NRA
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
nk, 10610 stop and rest at the Nature Center. Join us on the open until 6 p.m. for the final day of the season. espousing their core values that everyone
ny of the back deck as we watch for these colorful visitors, See glenechopark.org/carousel100events should carry a gun, and on and on and on.
Free digital edition delivered to
nty Public some of which are only found in our area during Where it stops, nobody knows.
your email box. Go to
s Out Skate migration. Great for beginner birdwatchers, our MIGRATION MAYHEM. 2-5 p.m. Locust Grove Nature connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe I can appreciate how important it is for one
th (6-12) for Naturalist can answer your questions about birds Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd.For a bird on the to get their message out as often as possible,
activities, and help you practice using binoculars. Register for wing the journey south is thrilling… and dan-
but now the message is not only often, but
kating les- a 30-minute session. Bring your own binoculars (or gerous. Can you safely navigate all obstacles to
on multiple channels. And it’s not even an
me, arts and borrow a pair from the Nature Center). Free. See find your winter home? Follow the clues as you EDITOR & PUBLISHER
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/calendar/ election year. However, it is a legislative year
See https:// work together with your family to solve a new Mary Kimm
s.org/ nature-themed puzzle each month in Hike & Seek. and there’s still a few months before Christ-
mkimm@connectionnewspapers.com
te-day/ Register by Friday, September 24 to schedule your mas recess. Will all the bills presently under
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 @MaryKimm
consideration, amid the hyper partisan politics
KOR-US FEST. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Also, Sunday 10 a.m. to time slot and to receive a prize for completing the
R CAR PA- hunt. $2 per person. See https://www.montgom- affecting pending legislation, allow any bills
8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. Westfield Montgomery, EDITORIAL
n Echo Park, 7101 Democracy Boulevard. The celebration of the eryparks.org/events PHONE: 703-778-9415 to ever see the tip of President Biden’s pen?
Washington E-MAIL: Nevertheless, there appears to be no shortage
ian). Free. almanac@connectionnewspapers.com of dollars to promote any and all viewpoints.
but not re- Now how much of it makes sense is beyond
nechopark. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS me. But since I don’t really have a direct vote,
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Carole Dell, Kenny Lourie, seems too little too late though. The elected
Peggy McEwan, Ken Moore
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PLANT Contributing is really only heard every two years anyway.
walk in. Photographers But with the Republican Party making it
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ontgomery- Ali Khaligh heads attached to bodies finding it ever more
dar Production Manager difficult to actually vote. Granted, I may not be
Geovani Flores in the minorities that seem to be particularly
C 2021. targeted, but I am in a minority nonetheless:
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