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Vol. 77, No. 9 February 26 — March 4, 2009 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents Edwards Named to Space Subcommittee Death Penalty Goddard Experience Brings Unique Perspective to House Space Technology Committee BY DAVID HILL "It's a nice, wide-reaching committee," said Debate Seems Capital News Service Edwards, whose 4th District encompasses parts of Prince George's and Montgomery counties. WASHINGTON - Maryland Rep. Donna "It's a tremendous opportunity for me to offer my Edwards, D-Fort Washington, was named vice experience in a different capacity." Heading for chairwoman of the House subcommittee that Edwards' resume includes working as a oversees space policy and research and develop - Lockheed contractor from 1982 to 1986, when ment, her office announced this week. she translated technical documents for the a Showdown Edwards' position on the Space and Spacelab project at NASA's Goddard Space Sen. Gladden Co-sponsored Bill Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science Flight Center in Greenbelt. and Technology Committee gives her broad influ - Goddard sits just outside Edwards' district and With Gov. O’Malley to Repeal employs about 10,000, including 3,000 federal ence over commercial space programs at the BY MICHAEL FROST PHOTO BY STEVE RHODES,FLICKR Transportation and Commerce departments and Capital News Service manned and unmanned space programs at Rep. Donna Edwards named vice chair of Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee. NASA. See EDWARDS, Page A 6 ANNAPOLIS - With Gov. Martin O'Malley adding his political capital to the debate, momentum is building for a showdown on the fate of the death penalty in Maryland. Exactly how that will happen -- and what the ulti - mate result will be -- is still very much up in the air. However, the Senate will take the first steps this week. "It's a discussion worth having, and its time has come," said Sen. Lisa Gladden, D-Baltimore. Gladden co-sponsored a bill with O'Malley for repeal that will be heard by the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Wednesday. Maryland is one of 36 states to still have the death penalty. Five men have been executed since it was reinstated in the state in 1978, and five more remain on death row. The last execution took place in 2005, and a de facto moratorium has been in place since 2006, when the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled the state's lethal injection protocol did not comply with state law. In his State of the State address Jan. 29, O'Malley pushed for repeal. "I ask that you give this important moral question of repeal of the death penalty a fair up-or-down vote in both houses of this legislature," he said. Jane Henderson, executive director of Maryland Citizens Against State Executions, feels that O'Malley's sponsorship coupled with the findings of the Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment might lead to a repeal vote this year. The commission, led by former U.S. Attorney General Benjamin

See REPEAL, Page A 5 PHOTO BY DANNYSULLIVAN,FLICKR Motorist caught speeding by speed camera Suitland Teen Seeks Legislators Introduce Speed Camera Bill BY MICHAEL FROST Cameras would take a picture of any car foremost a safety measure. Its intent is to Help With Continuing Capital News Service traveling at least 12 miles an hour over the serve as an encouragement to change behav - designated limit, and then use the picture as ior, not as a revenue tool," said Secretary of Costs of Prosthesis evidence in the levying of applicable fines. Transportation John Porcari. BY ERIKA WOODWARD ANNAPOLIS - Legislators introduced a Capital News Service bill Tuesday that would allow the use of speed The bill, requested by Gov. Martin O'Malley, Revenues from the civil fines collected cameras in highway construction zones is based on a pilot program already in place in would be used to cover the costs of imple - Lorenzo Smith never throughout the state. Montgomery County. mentation and administration, with the excess thought he'd be penalized The bill would also authorize local juris - In the hearing, proponents addressed con - monies to be used for local safety programs. for growing taller, but his dictions to use speed monitoring systems in cerns that the program was primarily designed HMO insurance plan says school zones and residential streets with to generate revenue. he has to pay. speed limits of 45 miles an hour or less. "From our perspective, this is first and See SPEED, Page A 3 The 15-year-old was charged more than $20,000 for growing 5 PHOTO BY ERIKA WOODWARD inches in 4 years, and he Lorenzo Smith dares to keep growing. "I'll be 16 (on) Feb. 25," he said. "I'm near 5-foot- CBY DAoVIDuHInLL ty Leadenrew sstadiIumnfortDr.Co. UdniteduincPreince St"I am edxciteiduand mhumbledBby thie plolsitive 8." Capital News Service George's County reception D.C. United has received in Prince Because Smith stands tall with the aid of a pros - "We are very pleased at the possibility of George's County and the State of Maryland," thetic leg, the price of his height is taxing his family, LARGO, MD - Prince George's County D.C. United joining the Prince George's said MacFarlane. "The process employed by as his insurance restricts coverage for his prosthetic Executive Jack Johnson, joined D.C. United County community," said Johnson. "This is a the state and county has been professional, device, including adjustments made for his height. Executive Chairman Victor MacFarlane, club great opportunity that will create much need - intelligent and competent. They clearly Smith's right leg was amputated from the knee President Kevin Payne, and Prince George's ed economic stimulus during tough times, understand the value of D.C. United, and its down three years ago after he was struck by a car legislative delegation chairs Sen. Anthony create over 1,000 jobs, and connect our neigh - Muse and Del. Melony Griffith to announce borhoods with the first class shopping, restau - the introduction of legislation authorizing a rants and entertainment that we deserve." See STADIUM, Page A 5 See SMITH, Page A 7

INSIDE New Textbook Policy Designed to Save Student Cash Neighbors Columns: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, House Product Code, Title, Author, Publisher and Edition of Material, Must Be Posted Morningside, Brandywine, Clinton Democratic Majority Leader, discusses BY MAREN WRIGHT Logan, chairman of the University can save money. Suitland and “Open to The Public” President Obama’s plan to restore our Capital News Service System of Maryland Student Students annually spend $921- Neighbors, Page A2 economy and stop the hemorrhaging of Council. $988 on textbooks and supplies, American jobs. TOWSON - The University The new policy requires the according to the National Six Salisbury University students, includ - Opinion , Page A4 System of Maryland Board of product code (ISBN number), title, Association of College Stores ing Gregory Reisler of Fallston, a senior Regents approved a textbook poli - author, publisher and edition of 2007-2008 estimates. The cost of required course materials be posted textbooks has risen an average of 6 majoring in political science with a minor Veteran journalist Gwen Ifill surveys the cy Friday designed to cut student online. For fall semester, the dead - percent per year since 1987, twice in German, Reisler is interning with American political landscape in The costs by allowing them to shop line for posting is May 1. Other the rate of inflation, according to a Senator Paul Pinsky of Prince George’s Breakthrough , examining the impact of around. "From my personal experience changes -- from notifying profes - County. Barack Obama's victory. as a student, textbooks are a big sors of the cost of the books they Community, Page A3 “ On The Town, Page A6 cost of the education," said Bill order to using older editions -- also See BOOKS, Page A 3 A2 — February 26 — March 4, 2009 — The Prince George’s Post Towns and N EIGHBORS

In and Around Morningside-Skyline 85th Anniversary - The Branchville Volunteer by Mary McHale301 735 3451 Morningside VFD elects offi - Johnson, Lt. Tyrone Gale, and was made with a stencil placed Fire Company and Rescue Squad, Inc and cers, names Firefighter of the Firefighters Anthony Johnson, on the jug before the dark brown Year Eric Nellis and Mark Shayne. slip was applied. It is in very Ladies Auxiliary The Morningside Volunteer Kenny’s parents, Chief good condition, no cracks. The The Branchville Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Emeritus Leslie Hedrick and opening bid was $24.99 on Feb. Fire Company and Rescue banquet at Martin’s Crosswinds Mrs. Kathy Hedrick presented 12 and most recently was at $60. Squad, Inc. and Ladies in Greenbelt on Jan. 31. Karen the awards at the annual Auxiliary celebrated their Rooker, Mayor of Morningside, Morningside VFD banquet. Neighbors 85th Anniversary with a ban - swore in the new officers. Did you know that New quet on February 14, 2009. Michael J. White will contin - Former Morningside England Patriots’ NFL player The banquet, held at the sta - ue as fire chief. Carl R. “Daredevil” dies LaMont Jordan graduated from tion’s Heroes Hall in College McKlveen Jr. is the new assis - Glenn Allen Chase, a long - Suitland High in 1997? And he Park, included the installa - tant fire chief, and Anthony R. time Morningsider, died Aug. 22, played with the Jets and Raiders tion of officers for 2009 and Johnson is deputy fire chief. 2008, just six days short of his before going with the Patriots. award ceremonies for activi - Others appointed by the Chief 59th birthday. He was the son of It’s kinda fun to know a Super ties that occurred in 2008. Officers are: Jonathan Lawrence and Winifred Chase, Bowl player grew up around Acting Fire Chief Eugene PHOTO BY MARK E. BRADY McKlveen, station captain; founding residents of here. A. Jones spoke to the gath - Fire Chief Eugene Jones (middle) acknowledged the efforts of Daniel Hunt, squad captain; Morningside who lived on Theresa Fewell, of Skyline ered crowd of almost 200 and the Branchville volunteer leadership including President Andrea Sudjapun, rescue cap - Morgan Road. Dr., is proud to announce the conveyed his gratitude and James Crisman (L) and Chief Richard Leizear (R) in their tain; Tyrone Gale, station lieu - He attended Morningside birth of her first grandchild, admiration for all volunteer efforts to recruit and retain members and groundbreaking of tenant; Eric Nellis, squad lieu - School and Suitland High. By Dejah, daughter of Shanise members and congratulated an addition to the firehouse that will improve and increase tenant; Mark Shayne, engine occupation he was a carpet Fewell, born Feb. 2, 2008. Branchville for their 85 years sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, and additional storage. (Jen lieutenant; Crystal Weade, rescue mechanic. But he had lots of I continue to pay tribute to of dedicated service. Underwood - BVFCO) lieutenant; and Stephanie other interests, like cars, motor - Waverly Miller as she turns 90. Tannahill, rescue sergeant. cycles, boating and fishing. When she was 20 she moved to Charles Phillips, the depart - Back in 1996 he attended the Washington to live with her Suitland Beat ment’s longest-serving volunteer, Morningside Sub-Teen Club cousin. In the early 1940s she by Janice Euell 240 619 5235 is president; Les Hedrick, vice reunion, and at that time he lived met and married Martin “Billy” president; and Tommy Warren, in Hyattsville. Miller. Billy introduced his Now hear this! The Prince Discussion items include: experience the daily life of one treasurer. Several of his friends describe brother Bernard to Waverly’s sis - George's County Alumnae Status of the Economy, of these women at the National Eric Nellis was named Glenn as rambunctious or as a ter Margie and in 1946 Bernard Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Healthcare, and Education; Colonial Farm. It is 1775, the Firefigher of the Year and Mark daredevil, with a good sense of and Margie were married. So it Sorority, Inc., in partnership[ Political Empowerment; eve of the American Shayne was tapped for Rookie of humor. He does seem to have was that the Miller brothers mar - with Comcast invites the com - Community Leadership; Issues Revolution. Cate Sharper, as the Year. Lt. Tyrone Gale had a lot of friends. Several, ried the Costenbader sisters. In munity to a Town Hall meeting of Race and Class; and more. the only adult slave of a mid - received The Chief’s Award. including Dale Edwards Ferriter, 1963 Margie and Bernie Miller on Saturday, February 28, 2009 You can ask questions, offer dling tobacco planter, performs EMT Stephanie Tannahill and Bill Robbins, Tim Draheim and moved two doors down from at 5:00 PM, at the Charles recommendations, take respon - a wide range of tasks from Lori Williams received the Dennis Seaman have contacted Waverly on Pickett Drive. Herbert Flowers High School in sibility, become involved, and working in the tobacco fields President’s Award. me. Others mentioned were Ray Margie died in 2005, but Bernie Springdale, Maryland. attend this meeting. and planting cotton to grinding Chief White has a message: Sanford, Paul Scott, Dan is still there, a good neighbor to TV One and CNN News For programmatic details, corn and cooking. Through our “Our department is looking for Needham, Harold Edwards, Pat his sister-in-law. Anchor Roland Maryin will please contact Terri Reaves, costumed interpreters, you will more community involvement Berkeley, Donnie Shipman and Condolences to Judy Hansel serve as the moderator with Chair of the Social Action meet Cate and her mistress, from citizens, no matter the age, Mike McDonald who made Waby, formerly of Skyline, who panelists: Dr Charlene Dukes, Committee at 301-350-3689 or Mrs. Bolton, and see what life to assist us in a vast number of copies of the 1957 Morningside emailed that her brother William President - Prince George's [email protected] was like at a small farm across jobs. We have administrative Directory and handed them out at H. Hansel has died at age 80 in Community College; Dr. the Potomac from George positions, Ladies Auxiliary posi - the funeral. That was a great Waukesha, Wisc. William Hite, Interim Accokeek Foundation Washington's Mount Vernon. tions and Firefighter/EMT posi - opportunity for these old friends Condolences to Eleanor Mote Superintendent - Prince Announces New Program HUMBLE BEGINNINGS- tions. They can call the station or and neighbors to reminisce about on the death of her sister, George's County Public African American history is Living African American email recruit - those “rambunctious” Elizabeth Mary Barbieri. Schools; Mr. Craig Muckle, filled with remarkable women, History [email protected]. Morningside years. Chair - Prince George's known and unknown, who Saturday, February 28, 2009, Someone from our Recruitment Glenn’s sister, Renee Eppard, Coming up Chamber of Commerce; Dr. have shaped and sustained 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Section will get back with them.” preceded him in death. Among Celebrate your Scottish her - Donald Shell, Health Officer - African American families and National Colonial Farm, Rain or He’d also like for everyone to his survivors are daughters itage with a Highland Tea on Sat. Prince George's County; and the culture for generations. Their Shine, Admission Fee come out for Bingo on Monday Angela Chase and Marie Chase; Feb. 28, 2 to 3 p.m. at Darnall’s Honorable Marilynn Bland, achievement has its roots in For more information please nights. Doors open at 5:30. stepdaughter Evie Miller; brother Chance in Upper Marlboro. Chair of the Prince George's Colonial America and the work visit the web site at Paul Chase; grandchildren, Residents, $20; non-residents, County Council. of enslaved women. Come www.accokeek.org. K.M.H. Award honors fallen Michael Wells, Bobbi Jo Miller, $25. Reservations and payment firefighter Jasmine Miller and Jack Miller. in advance required. Call 301- On Jan. 12, 1992, Kenny And a lot of friends. 952-8010. Hedrick lost his life in the line of Morningsiders will go to the Brandywine-Aquasco duty after rescuing a young child Suit jug found on eBay polls May 4 to vote for two from a home fire on Walls Lane My favorite reporter, Sue Council members. It’s time for by Ruth Turner 301 888 1139 and reentering the house because Stine Mason, reports that on those want to hold office to file a SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK Department of Education. It located at 2398 Iverson Street, he thought there was another per - eBay she found an 1869 brown petition and start campaigning. Frederick Douglass High encourages Maryland families Temple Hills, MD on Mondays, son inside. The Morningside jug labeled “S. T. Suit. Suitland, School Senior Jazmine to dedicate 15 minutes each day March 9, 16, 30, from 5:00 PM Department has established the Maryland 1869 Whiskey.” Milestones Ferguson is scholar of the week to doing everyday activities, until 6:30 PM. April 6 from K.M.H. award in honor of him— It’s obviously from the com - Happy birthday to Melissa with a cumulative grade point like eating dinner together, and 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM. Kenneth Michael Hedrick. pany of Suitland’s founder, Harnes and Paul Bornman, Feb. average of 3.75. Her academics turning those moments in to This year the award went to Colonel Samuel Taylor Suit who, 20; Ray Short, Feb. 21; Brian include President of the learning opportunities. The METRO SENIOR SMAR - six members of the department in 1870, opened a distillery Woodall and Father Bernard National Honor Society, goals of the program are to TRIP CARDS who assisted in the rescue of a which produced whiskey and Ihrie, Feb. 23; Larry Miller, Feb. Honors English 9, US History build awareness among parents Metro Senior SmarTrip woman from her Hillcrest brandies. 24; Kevin Gray and Sibyl Deily, Honors 9, Biology Honors, that involvement in their chil - cards are sold at all branches of Heights townhouse. The jug, made from a red clay Feb. 25. English 10 Honors, AP dren’s education is critical and the Prince George’s The honorees were Chief material, measures 8” tall by 4” Happy anniversary to Clifford Language, World History to provide resources to make County Memorial Library Michael White, Capt. Anthony in diameter at the base. The label and Nancy Lantz, Feb. 26. Honors, AP Statistics, Spanish this involvement easy and fun. System. The SmarTrip card 4, AP Calculus, and AP For more information, dial costs $5.00 and is a reusable Literature. Extra curricular 1-888-246-0016 or log on to plastic card that allows you to Clinton Conversations activities include Volley ball marylandpublicschools.org. add value (up to $300) at any by Norma Fazenbaker 301 579 6116 Team and Soccer Team. She Metro-rail fare card vending Every working person knows call 240-222-3097. include free park admission, plans to attend college and DONATE A CAR machine. This fare card is valid how vital rest breaks are to the Also, on May 16, there will guest passes for family and major in nursing before going Donate a car to help children for half-price fare on Metrobus body and mind, especially dur - be a concert with a 65 piece friends, team member parties, on to medical school. Her and their families suffering and Metrorail at all times, and ing hard labor that requires band at Harmony Hall House in and recognition programs. The future goal is to become an from Cancer to Children’s for exiting Metrorail parking repetitive motion or standing for Fort Washington. The concert season begins April 4 and runs Obstetrician/Gynecologist. She Cancer Fund of American, Inc. lots. hours on end. Yet too many will feature patriotic and through November 1, 2009. Go is an excellent singer and per - Please call 1-800-469-8593 for employers deny their workers American music, and is planned to www.sixflags.com/america forms each Sunday for her additional information. JOB FAIR even this basic human right. to be an all day event with a hot for information or go to church. A Job Fair will be held on The Maryland House and dog stand, etc. This is a www.sixflagsjobs.com to begin FREE TAX ASSISTANCE Saturday, March 14, 2009 from Senate will soon vote on a bill to National Park Service site that the application process if you HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT Community Tax Aid, Inc. is 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at the require employers to provide a George Washington used to are interested in a job. All students must pass all a not-for-profit, tax-exempt Prince George’s Sports and 15-minute rest break if an visit, coming across the river National Harbor is the site four high school assessment organization providing free fed - Learning Complex. employee works up to six con - from Alexandria and landing on for artifacts that were found tests in Algebra, Biology, eral and state income tax prepa - The facility is located at 8001 secutive hours and a 30 minute the Prince George's banks to when they were developing the English and Government or ration services to individuals Sheriff Road in Landover, break if an employee works attend church and visit friends in area. These are things such as obtain a combined score of with income up to $22,000 and Maryland (next to FedEx more than six consecutive the Battersea area when it was a thimble, a ceramic pipe, a tooth - 1602, to receive a high school families (three or more mem - Field). Call 301-699-2255, hours. Go to 600 acre plantation. brush, beads, and keys that diploma. In Prince George’s bers) with income up to TTY 301-699-2544 for job fair http://progressivemarylandorg/p Six Flags America is offering probably belonged to the County Public Schools, extend - $42,000. Individuals and fami - information. Please bring age.php?id=2257&output=p for more than 1500 jobs this season Addison family. During the ed learning opportunities are lies can have no more than copies of your resume and ID. more information. at the theme park and the next few years, the artifacts will available before and after $1,000 from interest, capital You should be prepared to fill On May 16, the Fabulous Hurricane Harbor Water Park in probably be on display in the school for Biology and gains and dividends. out an employment application. Hubcaps will be helping the Bowie. There are jobs for team visitors center and photographs Algebra. Free Tax preparation service If you can’t make the Job Elks Lodge in Waldorf fight members of all ages and back - of some artifacts will be on dis - will be given at the New Fair on March 14, 2009 visit asthma with a concert from 7:30 grounds, such as second wage play throughout the project. BUILDING A LIFETIME Carrollton Branch located at www,pgpark.com> to 11pm with proceeds to go to earners, stay-at-home parents, Under the stimulus package, OF LEARNING 7414 Riverdale Road, New Employment and select Year- The Claudia Rose Asthma retirees, teachers, school bus tax relief via reduced payroll tax Take 15 for the Family Carrollton, MD on Monday, Round Employment Foundation. There will be a drivers, and students. The offer withholding will be provided to Building a Lifetime of Learning March 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 Opportunities or silent auction, snacks, and a includes flexible schedules and wage earners under the "Make is a new statewide initiative PM. Free Tax preparation ser - Seasonal/Intermittent cash bar. For more information, competitive pay. Benefits Work Pay" provisions. launched by the Maryland State vice at Hillcrest Heights Branch Employment Opportunities. February 26 — March 4, 2009 — The Prince George’s Post —A3 COMMUNITY

Practical Money Skills Six SU Students Awarded Internships By Jason Alderman Six Salisbury University stu - dents, including Gregory Reisler of Fallston, who recently Avoid costly penalties received a scholarship estab - lished for Maryland General for late tax filing Assembly interns. A senior Be forewarned: Income majoring in political science with tax season is upon us. a minor in German, Reisler is Procrastination is probably interning with Senator Paul never a good thing, but Pinsky of Prince George's when it comes to the IRS, it County. can be downright expensive. When Henry and Dara Hanna To help keep you on track, established a scholarship for leg - I've compiled a few sugges - islative interns from Salisbury tions that can save you last- University, they hoped it would minute grief – and money: inspire students to find a passion PHOTO COURTESY SENATOR PAUL PINSKY’S OFFIC E Meet IRS deadlines. Make sure you postmark or elec - for politics and community Pictured (L-R) are Hanna Scholarship recipients Shawn Jester of Salisbury, Christopher Rudolf tronically file your 2008 tax return by no later than April 15; affairs. of Ocean City, Heather Wight of Pasadena and David Davenport of Ocean Pines; SU President otherwise, you may incur a late-filing penalty that's general - In January, the first six recipi - Janet Dudley-Eshbach; recipients Jennifer Tilley of Berlin and Gregory Reisler of Fallston; ly 5 percent of taxes owed, per partial or full month, plus ents of the Henry H. “Buddy” Henry and Dara Hanna; their nephew Wes Hanna and his wife, Lauren. interest. Hanna Memorial Award excited - As long as you meet the filing deadline – even if only to ly headed to Annapolis to work and the Eastern Shore who face from state legislators to lobby - public service and making a request an extension – the monthly penalty drops to 0.5 per - for the Maryland General added travel or living expenses. ists.” change,” said Hanna, a former cent, plus interest. Contact the IRS ahead of time if you Assembly. “This scholarship provides Jennifer Tilley said it allowed chair of the Salisbury University won't be able to pay your taxes on time; they may even From tracking bills and meet - much needed financial support her to move to Annapolis for the Foundation board. waive the penalties, depending on your circumstances. Call ing constituents to attending cau - for students,” said Dr. Adam duration of the legislative ses - With a political career that 800-829-1040 or visit www.irs.gov for more information. cuses and writing speeches, all Hoffman of the Political Science sion, so she can work the maxi - began in the Salisbury City Quarterly tax filers. If you file quarterly estimated taxes are eagerly assisting state offi - Department, who coordinates the mum number of days possible for Council, Buddy Hanna went on (as many retirees and self-employed people do), April 15 is cials. Maryland General Assembly Delegate Mary-Dulany James. to serve three terms in the also the deadline to make your first quarter 2009 estimated The recipients are: David Internship Program at SU. For Wight, it helps her com - Maryland House of Delegates. tax payment, even if you don't file a 2008 return until later Davenport of Ocean Pines, “Students are able to apply mute to Delegate Henry Heller’s As a child, Henry Hanna in the year. Shawn Jester of Salisbury, what they learn in the classroom office. remembers traveling to the cham - Know tax code changes. As usual, there are numerous Gregory Reisler of Fallston, to real world politics in our state “I feel lucky to receive a ber in Annapolis with his father. changes to the tax code for 2008. Visit the "1040 Central" Christopher Rudolf of Ocean capital. In addition, for some stu - scholarship for this internship, He credits those experiences for section on the IRS Website (www.irs.gov/individuals) to City, Jennifer Tilley of Berlin and dents, these internships lead to since we are the first group of inspiring his interest in govern - learn more. Heather Wight of Pasadena. paid jobs as legislative assistants interns from Salisbury to receive ment and politics, and his passion A few highlights of the changes for 2008: Named in honor of Henry’s or analysts.” such assistance,” said Davenport, for serving the community. People who don't itemize deductions can now add up to father, “Buddy,” a civic leader Rudolf, who is interning for who works for Delegate Alfred In addition to working as $500 ($1,000 for couples filing jointly) in property taxes and legislator from Wicomico Senator Janet Greenip, is excited Carr Jr. senior advisor for Sperry Van paid to their standard deduction amount. County known for his enthusi - about such employment “My father would truly appre - Ness-Miller Commercial Real For 2008 and 2009, people over 70 ? can donate up to asm, the scholarship is designed prospects. He said he has already ciate that these Salisbury Estate in Salisbury, he chairs the $100,000 from their IRAs to charity without first having to to aid SU juniors and seniors, “made a ton of connections with University students are enthusi - University’s $30 million Capital declare the distribution as taxable income. This is particular - especially those from Salisbury people in Annapolis ranging astic about getting involved in Campaign 2012. ly advantageous for those who don't itemize deductions. Several other taxpayer benefits that had expired have been reinstated for 2008 and 2009, including: the option to Books from A 1 dents can go to the Internet or mental materials in the bundle. who served for 13 years as a state deduct state sales tax instead of deducting state and local other stores to find the best The new policy strongly encour - senator. income taxes; the educator's above-the-line deduction for up Government Accountability price." ages faculty to avoid switching to Past efforts to reduce textbook to $250 in expenses; and the above-the-line deduction for up Office 2005 report. This could mean a loss of rev - a new edition of text, unless the costs involved simply distribut - to $4,000 in qualified college tuition and fees. Students struggle to meet enue for university bookstores if older version does not offer ing letters to faculty with sugges - Ask for help. If calculating your own taxes is too confus - these costs. In 2004, more than students go elsewhere to buy "comparable" content. tions. These didn't go far enough. ing or time-consuming, consider hiring a professional. A 70 percent of students used a their texts, said Patrick J. Hogan, Logan asked the board to In November the Education sharp preparer could save you a bundle by finding hidden credit card to pay for textbooks, associate vice chancellor for gov - change the strong encourage - Policy Committee held a summit credits or deductions. If cost is an issue, several free options general school supplies and food, ernment relations. But the board ment to a requirement, but USM to hear students and faculty dis - available to seniors, military and low- and middle-income said a 2005 study published by unanimously approved the Faculty Council Chairman Bill cuss new strategies. A February taxpayers: Nellie Mae, a student loan com - action. Chapin said the faculty worked work session codified the "best The IRS sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance pany. In that same year, the aver - "So yes, potentially there is a hard to make sure the wording of practices" gleaned from faculty Program (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). age student had more than fiscal impact, but we feel it is in the new policy allowed the best and students. Search "Free Tax Preparation" on the IRS website for infor - $2,000 in credit card debt. the best interest of the students," balance of academic excellence "This policy is really a result mation. Chancellor William "Brit" Hogan said in support of the pol - with cost savings. of great collaboration among all AARP volunteers provide free tax preparation to low- Kirwan Friday listed affordabili - icy. The rising cost of textbooks of us, the regents, faculty, and middle-income taxpayers, particularly those over age 60 ty as one of the top three objec - The policy includes additional has come to the attention of the provosts and students," said (www.aarp.org/money/taxaide.) tives of the board as part of his strategies to lower costs. Maryland General Assembly as Chairman Clifford Kendall. Military personnel and their families worldwide can get report. University bookstores must tell well, prompting two bills for The new policy on textbooks free assistance through a program overseen by the Armed Regent David Nevins said this professors the cost of the books consideration this year. But is forward looking. It encourages Forces Tax Council and offered through VITA. Check with textbook policy addresses that they require. Nevins said profes - Hogan said those bills would cre - faculty to allow electronic or your base for details. concern. sors often experience "shock and ate unintended consequences and online resources, perhaps in Avoid common mistakes. People in a rush often fill in "This should result truly in a awe" once they realize a book is hidden costs that would end up place of textbooks. incorrect, illegible or incomplete identification information, 20 to 30 percent savings to stu - not $50 but $150. being passed on to students. "We are moving from the 20th forget to sign and date the return, don't attach needed docu - dents, $100 to $200 savings a The policy also has book - "I'd prefer the state let our to the 21st century," Nevins said, mentation and supplemental forms or make math errors. year," said Nevins. "What this stores offering unbundled ver - textbook policy go into effect, "in the way we engage in text - Double-check everything. provision will do is create a com - sions of texts, as students rarely and see if it works. Laws can't be book requirements for students." And finally, do yourself a favor and start organizing your petitive environment where stu - use the costly CD's or supple - changed easily," said Hogan, 2009 paperwork now so you won't have to scramble next spring. 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SOJOURNER TRUTH ROOM Open to the Public Oxon Hill Library 6200 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD Cong. Steny H. Hoyer 301-839-2400 House Democratic Majority Leader The Oxon Hill Library is built on the site of the Sojourner Truth Elementary School. The Sojourner Truth Room was established in 1967 and named in honor of the great activist for the rights of African Americans and women.

Reinvesting in our Economy, It contains a collection of books, periodicals, pamphlets, photographs, and other material on Rebuilding America African American history and culture. This week, Congress debates President more efficient; and transform our economy for Obama’s plan to restore our economy and stop long-term growth. More than 90 percent of these It is one of the two largest African-American the hemorrhaging of American jobs that has jobs will be in the private sector, and many of the research collections in Maryland, comparable pushed national unemployment to its highest rest are public safety officers, teachers, and only to the State Library Resource Center in level in 16 years. Since the start of the recession health care workers in our communities. Baltimore. in December 2007, more than three and a half The recovery legislation will also give 95 per - The library is open to the public. Call for addi - million American jobs have been lost, half of cent of working Americans an immediate tax cut. tional information and operating hours. (D) those coming in the last three months. Last And it will include unprecedented accountability month alone, the economy lost almost 600,000 measures: no earmarks or pet projects, strong jobs – that’s the equivalent of losing one out of oversight of spending, and an historic degree of every four jobs in the State of Maryland. public transparency online at www.recovery.gov. Behind each of these statistics lies a story of While addressing the economic crisis has personal crisis for an American family or busi - been our immediate priority, we are also focused ness. We have seen friends, neighbors and fami - in the long-term on returning our nation’s budget ly members lose their jobs, see their pensions to balance. The fact is that President Obama is Child Watch depleted, or be forced to foreclose on their inheriting record deficits and debt, and an econo - by Marion Wright Edelman homes. Our economy is suffering, people are in my in shambles. During the two terms President need, and we are shedding jobs at a rate of 20,000 Bush was in office, he took a $5.6 trillion surplus per day. The need to act is clear. and turned it into the worst deficits in American Congress took its first step to stabilize the history, nearly doubling the national debt in just economy last fall when the Bush Administration eight years. requested federal funds for its Troubled Assets With our nation already in such a deep fiscal Economic Crisis Puts Children at Risk Relief Program. While many of us had strong hole, it will take some time to turn our budget misgivings about the proposal, we nonetheless around. I’ve used my position as House Majority In the middle of all the And even before America themselves. Families also will supported the action because we believed that the Leader to fight for fiscal responsibility, and I’ll headlines and 24-hour news reached a full-blown econom - benefit from anticipated consequences of inaction would be disastrous – keep doing so. Already, I’ve spoken several times reports about the economic ic crisis, we already were expansions of housing and job not just for the banking system but for our entire to President Obama about the need for long-term crisis, one critical story is just experiencing a child abuse training opportunities. Special economy. fiscal reform, and I am confident that the beginning to be told. Four and neglect crisis. In 2006, help is needed at the federal At that time, Democrats also insisted on the President will work with Congress to make the days after Christmas, the more than 900,000 children level and in states and com - need to pass an economic stimulus to counter the hard, responsible choices necessary to put us Washington Post ran this arti - were abused or neglected, and munities to strengthen sup - depressive force the financial meltdown was hav - back on a fiscally sustainable path. cle: "Child Neglect Cases 40 percent of those children ports for already vulnerable ing on average Americans. President Bush, how - It should also strengthen our confidence to Multiply As Economic Woes got no help after their initial families challenged by sub - ever, did not agree. So as we prepared for a know that President Obama has learned from Spread." In the article, area investigation. stance abuse, mental health change of leadership, Congress looked ahead, President Bush’s mistakes in administering the child welfare workers talked Now the threat is even and domestic violence, and to holding several hearings and meetings last fall fiscal stabilization plan. about the noticeable rise in greater as child abuse and increase significantly staff with the nation’s top economists. As he promised, “We are going to fundamen - the number of child abuse and neglect together become one and services to help prevent What we learned is that economists and elect - tally change some of the practices in using this neglect investigations. Many more indicator of how and treat child abuse and ed leaders from across the ideological spectrum next phase of the program.” That means finally of the new neglect cases were Americans are responding to neglect. Faith communities agree on the need for bold and swift government fighting the wave of foreclosures at the source of connected to families trying the current pressure, stress and other community-based action, especially because the tools traditionally this crisis; tracking how funds are spent and to make do without heat, elec - and insecurity. organizations must provide used during times of economic decline have ensuring that banks are using them for the intend - proven ineffective. The Federal Reserve has ed purposes; detailed reports from the recipients tricity or necessary medical Action is needed at all lev - special outreach and help with already brought lending rates down to record lev - of taxpayer money; and a guarantee that taxpay - care, like asthma medications els. In Congress, steps hope - children during these chal - els, and it is clear that our financial markets are ers are not subsidizing million-dollar Park and other basic needs. An fully will be taken soon to lenging times, and we must in no position to lead an economic recovery on Avenue apartments for CEOs. emergency room doctor at alleviate stress on families by not forget the important sup - their own. We hope that his new approach, combined Children's National Medical extending unemployment portive roles we can play, That is why President Obama’s American with an infusion of jobs from the recovery plan, Center in Washington, DC, insurance benefits, getting neighbor to neighbor and in Recovery and Reinvestment Act is so necessary will get our economy back on track. This plan worried about a recent jump food stamps to more families our own families, to ease to prevent a crisis from becoming a catastrophe. may not be perfect, but it is desperately needed in the number of children for immediate relief, and pressures on stressed-out fam - The overarching goal of the economic package is and our best hope to reverse the economic coming in with bruises, bro - shoring up states' capacity to ilies. to spur job creation and build a robust and sus - freefall that is being felt here in Maryland, and ken bones and burns, and col - offer them the health cover - We know what works to tainable 21st-century economy through a combi - across America. leagues in other cities told her age and range of social ser - help keep children safe. But nation of tax cuts and government investment. Our nation has survived far worse challenges they'd noticed the same thing. vices and supports they this help needs to come soon. The plan would create or save up to 4 million than this one. And with strong and wise action Operators at child abuse need—all improvements Children in danger and at risk jobs with projects to rebuild our roads, bridges, from Congress and President Obama, we can prevention hotlines were also included in the American right now can't wait. schools, and flood control systems; invest in sci - return America to prosperity, and millions of hearing from growing num - Recovery and Reinvestment ence and energy innovation; make healthcare Americans to work. bers of parents whose finan - Act being voted on in Marian Wright Edelman, cial problems were pushing Congress. The Child Tax whose latest book is The Sea them over the edge and mak - Credit and Earned Income Is So Wide And My Boat Is So Letters to the Editor ing them lose control around Tax Credit improvements and Small: Charting a Course for their children. The child wel - the new Make Work Pay the Next Generation, is presi - fare experts interviewed in the Credit in the recovery pack - dent of the Children's Defense Beware of Potholes article agreed that economic age will help get money into Fund. For more information stress puts already fragile the hands of families that they about the Children's Defense Editor: may have been damaged. The dents in the rim. These prob - families, like those facing can spend quickly for basic Fund, go to steering and suspension are key lems will be visible and should domestic violence or sub - needs for their children and www.childrensdefense.org. They’re back and they’re safety-related systems. be checked out as soon as pos - stance abuse, at even greater Together, they largely deter - sible as tires are the critical bad. Potholes have returned and risk. Families who may have mine your car’s ride and han - connection between your car hitting one with your car can do seemed fine only a few The Prince George’s Post dling. Key components are and the road in all sorts of dri - a number on tires, wheels, months ago are also in danger. shocks and/or struts, the steer - ving conditions. The Prince George’s Post steering and suspension, and Linda Spears, vice president alignment. Every driver knows ing knuckle, ball joints, the To ensure safety and relia - P.O. Box 1001 15207 Marlboro Pike of the Child Welfare League what it feels like to hit a pot - steering rack/box, bearings, bility, it’s worth having a pro - Upper Marlboro, MD20772-3151 of America, told the Post she hole, but what they don’t know seals and hub units and tie rod fessional technician inspect the Phone 301-627-0900 Legal Fax • 301-627-6260 is seeing cases of "middle- is if their vehicle has been dam - ends. car and make the necessary Editorial Fax • 301-627-8147 Pulling in one direction, repairs. To learn more, visit the class families living in their aged in the process. Contents © 2009, The Prince George’s Post To help you determine if hit - instead of maintaining a Car Care Council’s Web site cars, so afraid of losing their straight path, and uneven tire and check out the new digital children that they tell the chil - ting a pothole has damaged Publisher Subscriptions your vehicle, watch for the fol - wear. These symptoms mean version of the popular Car Care dren not to tell anyone they're Legusta Floyd Anna Curry lowing warning signs. there’s an alignment problem. Guide at homeless…. In late winter or Proper wheel alignment is http://www.carcare.org/car- early spring, I suspect we'll General Manager/ Editor Loss of control, swaying Legal Advertising Manager Legusta Floyd when making routine turns, important for the lifespan of care-guide. just begin to see the impact on Brenda Boice bottoming-out on city streets or tires and helps ensure safe han - kids." dling. Rich White Legal Advertising Assistant Web Manager bouncing excessively on rough The same stories are quiet - Robin Boerckel Kyler Quesenberry roads. These are indicators that Low tire pressure, bulges or Executive Director ly popping up in many com - the steering and suspension blisters on the sidewalls, or Car Care Council munities across the country. Children are already directly Prince George’s County, Md. 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Join Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) MBY LEOdNAR.D SPDARKS emcosmproJmiseowiith nthe SeSnate.tithamt we neued tolduo somsethiAng," pproval at her Capital News Service He was one of just 11 he said. "I think the bill we got Democrats to defect from the back was better. It's not per - Community Forum on the 2010 Census: WASHINGTON - Each of House's original vote on the fect." Maryland's Democrats voted to stimulus package. Democrats survived a bar - “Why Does it Matter?” approve a $787 billion spend - "Millions and millions and rage of criticism from ing and tax cut package that millions of Americans will Republicans, who excoriated Learn about the 700 employment could bring billions to the state receive a tax cut," Majority the 1,000-page legislation as a for transportation projects and Leader Steny Hoyer, D- pork-laden expansion of gov - opportunities available with the Mechanicsville, said during a 1 ernment spending that falls support for schools, unem - FILE PHOTO 1/2-hour debate before the vote. short on tax cuts and job cre - U.S. Census Bureau, how to apply, ployed workers and businesses Majority Leader Steny "Millions and millions of mil - ation. affected by the downturn. Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville and why the 2010 Census is important No Republicans voted for lions of people will be helped as Republicans also accused for your community. the legislation, including Rep. they've lost their jobs and can't Democrats of ramming the bill of a recession," he said. "This Roscoe Bartlett, R-Frederick. put food on the table of their through Congress without fulfills the wish of liberals to But Democrats used their 77- families." bipartisan cooperation. expand government spending When: seat majority to easily win pas - The moderate Kratovil over - Bartlett called the legislation and control over Americans' came his frustration with the "job killing," not "job making" Saturday, February 28, 2009. sage by a vote of 246 to 183, lives and their hard-earned sending the bill to the Senate original House bill, although in a statement. money." 10:30am – 12:30pm for a final vote. the final bill still falls short in "I hope this will work, but it Even freshman Rep. Frank areas offering the "biggest bang would be the first time in histo - for the buck," he said. ry that a government could bor - Location: Kratovil, D-Stevensville, voted for the measure, which was a "Everyone seems to agree row and spend an economy out See STIMULUS, Page A 7 Mount Ephraim Baptist Church from A 1 by bringing not only the stadi - impact in Maryland - which is books, school supplies and read - (Main Sanctuary) Stadium um and associated economic the equivalent of more than ing incentives to children 610 Largo Road potential economic contribution benefits, but also by relocating 1,000 jobs (Source: indepen - Offering more than 8,000 - yet have negotiated to ensure their corporate headquarters dent report commissioned by children a full game day experi - Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 there is no fiscal impact to their and team training facilities. the Maryland Stadium ence each year, with free tickets For additional information call: existing tax base. Working This is how we build strong Authority (MSA), 10/08). through its Kicks for Kids pro - (202) 225-8699 together, we can achieve the neighborhoods and families, Additionally, according to gram best for all, with tens of mil - together." the MSA report, every $100 Promote real opportunity: lions in economic benefits for "Our search for a stadium of million in construction is pro - D.C. United is minority-owned, TEN STAR ALL STAR years to come." our own has been a long and jected to create 1,300 additional led by Victor MacFarlane and "D.C. United is committed arduous one. The introduction full-time equivalent jobs - with William Chang, and is commit - BASKETBALL CAMP to Prince George's County and of this legislation is a great step a project this size generating ted to providing real opportuni - the State of Maryland and toward achieving that dream," about 2,500. Moving the team's ty for residents and businesses Applications are now being evaluated for the together we will bring a signifi - said Payne. "On behalf of our business operations to in Prince George's County. Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. cant economic development fans, our staff, and our players, Maryland will bring more than D.C. United is considering project without burdening the I want to express our apprecia - 100 jobs into the state. seven stadium sites - five at or The Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball taxpayers," said Sen. Muse. tion to the State of Maryland, Pay for itself: The stadium near Metro stops - and will be Camp is by Invitation Only. Boys and Girls "Not only are we gaining a new and especially to Prince is projected to cost $180 million working with County leaders business and professional sport George's County, for agreeing to $195 million, seat approxi - and the community to select the ages 10 - 19 are eligible to appy. Past partici - in the county and state, but we to work with us to make that mately 24,000 fans, and will be best location possible. The pants include: Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, are bringing jobs and ongoing dream a reality." funded by D.C. United and new team aims to break ground on Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill and economic benefits to our neigh - The D.C. United stadium revenue generated by the team the stadium in 2009 and com - borhoods." would: Bring the best to Prince and stadium. It will not draw plete work in time for the Antawn Jamison. Players from 50 States and "This is the perfect time for George's County: D.C. United on the existing tax base or beginning of the 2012 season. 11 Foreigh Countries attended the 2008 Camp. this economic development is the most successful club in require lottery funds. State Senator Anthony Muse project in Prince George's the history of American profes - Welcome a good neighbor: and Delegate Melony Griffith College Basketball Scholarships are possible County," said Del. Griffith. sional soccer - with 12 major D.C. United has a 14-year histo - have introduced legislation that for players selected to the All-American Team. "Not only are we bringing the championships, and fan atten - ry of community involvement: will enable D.C. United, the Camp Locations Include: Glassboro, NJ, worlds most popular sport to dance of more than 20,000 per Serving hundreds of under - most successful professional our county, but creating new game over the past two years. served children and families soccer club in American histo - Phoenix, Arizona, Babson Park, FL, jobs and economic and commu - Provide real economic stim - each year with its after school ry, to move to Prince George's Gainesville, GA, Champaign, IL, Ithaca, NY, nity benefits at the same time. ulus: A new United stadium program, United Soccer Club County, Maryland and work D.C. United has shown its com - will generate $65 million to $80 Promoting education through with the Maryland Stadium Marietta, OH, Lebanon, TN, Commerce, TX, mitment to the county and state million annually in economic United Reads, which provides Authority to build a stadium. and Blackburg,VA. There is also a Summer Camp available for Boys and Girls ages 9 -18 Repeal from A 1 such a move, but support for it idea to end-run it." Baltimore County, said the out - of all skill levels. For a free brochure on these appears to be waning. Several senators are ready to come of such a vote, rather than Summer Camps, please call 704-373-0873 Civiletti, recommended repeal - "It would be interesting to fight repeal. reflecting public opinion, ing the death penalty by a 13-9 have this debate on the Senate "In order to have an open "depends on which side has the ANYTIME. www.tenstarcamp.com. vote. floor," Brochin said. vote in both houses, most resources -- just like the "I really think it's going to The process could also mir - (O'Malley)'s going to have to slots." happen this year," she said. ror what happened in 1978, pull a little trick," Senate Sen. Bryan Simonaire, R- The most recent bill is the when acting Gov. Blair Lee III Minority Whip Nancy Jacobs, Anne Arundel, agreed. THE PRINCE GEORGEʼS same as the one that stalled in sponsored a bill to reinstate the R-Cecil, said. "And that's "We were elected to make the Senate Judicial Proceedings death penalty. avoiding using the democratic these tough decisions," he said. Committee in 2007 and never The chair of the Judicial system we have with commit - A poll by Gonzales Research made it to the floor, despite Proceedings Committee, tees." and Marketing Strategies in POST NEWSPAPER O'Malley's supporting testimo - Joseph Curran Jr., who is now Jacobs said there would be a early January showed that 53 ny. Since the makeup of the O'Malley's father-in-law, deliv - filibuster if the bill went around percent of Marylanders favored committee remains the same, it ered the committee's unfavor - the committee, adding that she the death penalty, while 41 per - is unlikely the bill will receive able report to the Senate, but a had led a previous filibuster cent stood in opposition. The YOUR NEWSPAPER OF the six-vote majority necessary motion was passed on the floor against maintaining the morato - poll had a margin of error of 3.5 to take it to the next step. to replace it with the original rium on the death penalty. percentage points. There may be another option bill. Mooney also said that a fili - According to previous this year. The bill eventually passed buster was a possibility, but that Gonzales polls, support for the LEGAL RECORD The committee could vote to by a 26-18 vote, and went on to it would require the support of death penalty in Maryland has send the bill to the floor without approval in the House of all fourteen Republican sena - dropped four points in the past a recommendation. Delegates. tors and an additional five two years, and nine points since CALL: 301-627-0900 While such a move is rare, Senators also have the members of the majority party. 2001. the chair of the committee, Sen. option of taking the bill directly "The question is, do we have Even if the bill passes in the Brian Frosh, D-Montgomery, to the Senate floor. While any five Democrats?" he said. legislature, Senate President said he expected someone to senator can propose a bill, a There is another possibility Thomas V. Mike Miller, D- FAX: 301-627-6260 make the proposal. more likely scenario would be a that could work outside of -- or Calvert, who supports the death "It's not my first choice, but petition, which would require in response to -- legislative penalty in certain cases, said I'd consider it," he said. the sponsorship of 16 senators. efforts: a statewide referendum. that a referendum may ulti - Past opponents of repeal, Frosh didn't think that was a This possibility didn't seem mately decide its fate. EMAIL: [email protected] OR including Sen. Alex Mooney, good idea. to go down well with commit - "I think eventually the peo - R-Frederick, and Sen. James "The committee system is in tee members on either side of ple of the state of Maryland are [email protected] Brochin, D-Baltimore County, place because it works," he the debate. going to vote on this issue," he have shown openness toward said. "I don't think it's a good Sen. Larry Haines, R- said. WISHES YOU A SAFE WEEK -

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Steve Rhodes TOWN County Events Movie Review February 26, - March 4, 2009 Thursday, February 26, 7-9 pm? CONFESSIONS OF A "Confession of a Shopaholic" African Americans in Washington, D.C. and the U Street SHOPAHOLIC Corridor A film review by Celebrate M-NCPPC’s 2nd Annual Black History Month Steve Rhodes gala! Learn about the history of African Americans working Copyright 2009 Steve and living in Washington, D.C. from 1920 to 1970 through Rhodes photographs, jazz and blues music, dancing and food. Ages 13 & up Tickets: $5/person RATING (0 TO ****): *** Newton White Mansion 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville What a delightful surprise! Information: 301-454-1450; TTY 301-454-1472 CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC is as wonder - Saturday, February 28, 9 am-6:30 pm fully silly and charming as it is African American Festival absolutely hilarious. If you Celebrate Black History Month by taking an African dance loved LEGALLY BLONDE, as class, a drum workshop or one of our other workshops. I did, then CONFESSIONS OF Shop for a variety of items from vendors. Interested vendors A SHOPAHOLIC is definitely should call 301-583-2582. 9 am-3:30 pm – Vendors the movie for you. 10 am – African Drum Workshop 11:30 am – African Consistently hitting every Dance Class 1-3 pm – Educational Workshops one of her comedic marks, Isla All ages welcome. FREE admission Fisher (WEDDING CRASH - Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex ERS) plays Rebecca "Becky" 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover Information: 301-583- Bloomwood, a lovable and PHOTO COURTESY ROTTENTOMATOES 2400; TTY 301-583-2483 endearing character with just Confessions of a Shopaholic Pictures: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Joan Cusack, John Goodman one flaw, she can't stop shop - Saturday, February 28, 4-6:30 pm African American Festival – Jazz Concert ping. Like an alcoholic who work for Alette, "the" magazine magazine. Her new boss, Luke As a lovable motormouth, Celebrate Black History Month by listening to the smooth hears beer bottles beckoning for high fashion, she wants to Brandon (Hugh Dancy, ELLA Fisher is also quite adept with sounds of jazz music. Enjoy light appetizers and refresh - from every liquor store, Becky avoid Derek Smeath (Robert ENCHANTED), a handsome the physical comedy aspects of ments. Space is limited. Reservations are required by has department store man - Stanton), the collection agent hunk if there ever was one, her role. She makes pratfalls February 25. nequins calling out to her from hired by her credit card compa - decides to give her a byline of look as natural as they are All ages welcome. Tickets: $8/person every shop window. This is ny, and she, of course, wants the "Girl with the Green Scarf." funny. Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex shown quite literally, as man - (read "needs") to continue buy - Actually, this comes about Don't try to fight the ever- 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover nequins come to life with ing all of the latest fashions. because Becky doesn't want to resourceful Becky at a designer Information: 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483 motions that appear like ani - Becky's roommate, Suze use her real name with a debt fashion sale, or you will lose. mated dummies rather than (Krysten Ritter, "Veronica collector in hot pursuit. Her When she sees fancy shoes that humans trying to act like man - Saturday, February 28, 8 pm-12 am Mars"), is about to get married, column isn't like most financial she wants, people would be Cool Cats of the Cotton Club nequins. It's all done very clev - but the red-headed Becky is as articles, since her advice well advised not to get in her erly. In fact, you'll spend the Enjoy African American jazz music from the 1920s Cotton attractive as she is unsuccessful includes homilies such as, way. Even regular attendance Club era. Enjoy live performances, hors d’oeuvres and a whole time smiling profusely with men. "If a man doesn't fit, "Risky investments are like a at shopaholics' support groups and laughing often while great atmosphere. Advance reservations required by you can't exchange him ten pair of platform boots." isn't enough to treat her addic - February 20. watching the movie. days later," she says, explaining The movie is filled with tion for long. While growing up, Becky Ages 18 & up Tickets: $15/person why shopping is so much easier cameos that work. Kristin Scott Don't resist the urge to shop Prince George's Ballroom was in a constant state of awe for her than dating. Thomas (I'VE LOVED YOU for a ticket to CONFESSIONS of grown women and their 2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover With her credit cards being SO LONG), for example, is OF A SHOPAHOLIC. It'll be Information: 301-341-7439; TTY 301-454-1472 "magic cards." declined everywhere, Becky perfect as Alette Naylor, the one purchase you won't regret. With their slender pieces of desperately needs a new and snotty editor of Alette. In a typ - CONFESSIONS OF A Tuesday, March 3, 10:15 am & 12 noon plastic, they were able to adorn better paying job. Her ditzy ical scene, Alette has Becky's SHOPAHOLIC runs a fast their equally slender bodies Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks behavior works to her advan - mother (Joan Cusack) slice her 1:44. It is rated PG for "some Mad River Theatre Works of Ohio weaves drama and music with colorful and outrageously tage, causing her accidently to a piece of cake so thin that it mild language and thematic ele - expensive designer clothes. together in presenting the life of Rosa Parks from her rural get the most unlikely job possi - looks like a piece of writing ments" and would be accept - childhood to her famous decision to “sit down and be count - Now a journalist, Becky has ble for her, one at a money paper. able for all ages. only three wishes. She wants to ed." This is the true story of how one person made a differ - ence in the struggle for freedom and equality. Recommended for grades 3 & up Tickets: $6/person, $5/person in groups of 15 or more Prince George’s Publick Playhouse Journalist Gwen Ifill Promotes Her New Book 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly Information: 301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312 Gwen Ifill surveys the American political Ifill contends that the black such issues as generational con - “The Breakthrough: landscape in The Breakthrough, political structure formed dur - flict, the race/gender clash and from A 1 also be examined, she said. examining the impact of Barack ing the Civil Rights movement the "black enough" conundrum. Edwards Politics and Race in the "We've obviously had a lot of Obama's victory and introduc - is giving way to a generation Ifill is moderator and managing government workers. Age of Obama” attention on the manned space ing the emerging young African who are the direct beneficiaries editor of Washington Week and She called it "unusual" for a flight program," she said. "It's American politicians forging a of the struggles of the 1960s. senior correspondent of The relative newcomer to be named really important to have some Veteran journalist Gwen Ifill new path to political power. She offers incisive, detailed NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. committee vice chairwoman but really resonating science and profiles of leaders such as All are welcome to attend said her Goddard experience research in the agency." Mayor Cory Booker (Newark, our readings but if you wish to brings a unique perspective to the House Majority Leader Steny NJ), Gov. Deval Patrick (MA) have a book signed, it must be committee. Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville, said in and U.S. Cong. Artur Davis purchased at Vertigo Books, "I loved it," Edwards said. "I a statement that Edwards' passion (AL) and up-and-coming fig - rather than at a competitor. was around a whole lot of incred - for space exploration and science ures from across the nation. ibly talented and trained engi - should be "indispensible." 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The Counseling Corner EARTH TALK - Does a cold and snowy winter mean that global warming is bunk? by the American Counseling Association Dear EarthTalk: winter storms ravaging the Don’t all these huge snow Southeast and other parts of the and ice storms across the coun - country this winter—do not call Is Job Burnout Affecting You? try mean that the globe isn’t the science of human-induced really warming? I've never seen global warming into question. Are there days you hate to head to work? It’s not an uncom - such a winter! The flip side of the question, mon feeling. Most jobs, at least sometimes, can bring high lev - -- Mark Franklin, of course, is whether global els of job stress and leave you dreading that next day and more Helena, MT warming is at least partly to stress. blame for especially harsh win - But when that dread becomes an everyday occurrence, you On the surface it certainly ter weather. As we pointed out may be facing job burnout – a potentially serious problem. can appear that way. But just in a recent EarthTalk column, Burnout is directly related to job stress. Its causes can be anything because some of us are suffer - warmer temperatures in the from a tedious and boring job to work that’s simply beyond your ing through a particularly cold winter of 2006 caused Lake abilities. and snowy winter doesn’t Erie to not freeze for the first Job burnout doesn’t happen overnight. You may notice that refute the fact that the globe is time in its history. This actually being bored with your job or that once-exciting job activities are warming as we continue to led to increased snowfalls now drudgery. Perhaps you’ve become overly cynical and critical pump carbon dioxide and other because more evaporating of your job, company, boss and co-workers. You may find your - greenhouse gases into the water from the lake was avail - self more easily annoyed at work and carrying those work feel - atmosphere. able for precipitation. ings into relationships with family and friends. According to the National But while more extreme Dreading going to work each day, or feeling depressed on Aeronautics and Space weather events of all kinds— Sunday afternoon just because Monday is approaching are other Administration (NASA), the 10 from snowstorms to hurricanes signs of job burnout. Doing a “good” job at work may seem warmest years on record have to droughts—are likely side unimportant and you feel tired and low energy most of the time. occurred since 1997. And the effects of a climate in transi - If several of these symptoms are affecting you, it’s a strong National Atmospheric and tion, most scientists maintain sign that you may be heading into job burnout. Unfortunately, Oceanographic Administration that any year-to-year variation while symptoms are easy to recognize, treating them can be (NOAA) reports that recent in weather cannot be linked harder. decades have been the warmest directly to either a warming or Job burnout often leaves the person feeling depressed, making since at least around 1000 AD, cooling climate. it harder to seek solutions. You can feel isolated, alone in your and that the warming we’ve Even most global warming predicament with no way out. seen since the late 19th century skeptics agree that a specific A starting point in combating job burnout is identifying is unprecedented over the last cold snap or freak storm does - sources of job stress. Maybe the company has changed, or your 1,000 years. n’t have any bearing on whether PHOTO BY job offers little security. Perhaps there are conflicts with a new “You can’t tell much about or not the climate problem is "GETTY IMAGES” boss or co-worker, changes in job responsibilities, or simply that the climate or where it’s headed real. One such skeptic, Jimmy More extreme weather events - from snowstorms to hurricanes you’ve personally grown and changed. by focusing on a particularly Hogan of the Rational to droughts - are likely side effects of a climate in transition, Understanding job stress sources can help you identify options frigid day, or season, or year, Environmentalist website but most scientists maintain that any year-to-year variation in to improve things. Sometimes, simply talking to a supervisor even,” writes Eoin O’Carroll of writes, “If we are throwing out weather cannot be linked directly to either a warming or cool - about possible job changes might help. Other times, more serious the Christian Science Monitor. anecdotal evidence that refutes ing climate. solutions, such as changing jobs or a new career field, might be “It’s all in the long-term global warming we must at the in order. trends,” concurs Dr. Gavin same time throw out anecdotal by consuming more fossil fuel TAL QUESTION? If you’re recognizing signs of job burnout in your life, address Schmidt, a climatologist at evidence that supports it.” He power. Until we can shift our Send it to: EarthTalk, c/o the sources quickly. If you need professional help, consider a NASA’s Goddard Institute for cites environmental groups economy over to greener ener - E/The Environmental career counselor specializing in these problems. Check the yel - Space Studies. holding up Hurricane Katrina gy sources, global warming Magazine, P.O. Box 5098, low pages, or visit the National Career Development Most scientists agree that we as proof of global warming as will be a problem, regardless of Westport, CT 06881; submit it Association’s website, www.ncda.org, for help in locating a need to differentiate between one example of the latter. how warm or cold it is outside. at: career counselor. weather and climate. The If nothing else, we should all www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/ Don’t just suffer. Your job should be fulfilling and satisfying, NOAA defines climate as the keep in mind that every time we CONTACTS: thisweek/, or e-mail: earth - not a source of constant stress and misery. average of weather over at least turn up the thermostat this win - NASA, www.nasa.gov; [email protected]. Read a 30-year period. So periodic ter to combat the cold, we are NOAA, www.noaa.gov. past columns at: “The Counseling Corner” is provided as a public service by aberrations—like the harsh contributing to global warming GOT AN ENVIRONMEN - www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/ the American Counseling Association, the nation’s largest orga - nization of counseling professionals. Learn more about the coun - seling profession at the ACA web site, www.counseling.org. Stimulus from A 5 taxes on car purchases that was an answer to the American peo - call them and say it's time for us championed by Sen. Barbara ple at this time, and if our col - work together." The legislation's goals are Mikulski, D-Md. leagues on the other side of the Capital News Service broad. President Obama and The legislation increases the aisle want to define themselves reporters Megan Miller and Public Service Notices congressional Democrats are federal share of Medicaid at a as the party of 'NoBama' I think Lauren C. Williams contributed predicting that spending on cost of $87 billion and autho - that the American people will to this report. Fort Washington Little League, Inc. such projects as highways and rizes $36 billion for 33-week Baseball/Softball Registration for girls and boys 4-18 years bridges will save or create 3.5 unemployment benefit exten - of age living within Camp Springs, Clinton, Forestville, Fort million jobs. sions and a $25 increase in Washington, Morningside, Oxon Hill, Suitland, Temple Hills The bill designates about weekly unemployment checks. and Andrews Air Force Base. Register on-line $54 billion to a "stabilization" A state-by-state breakdown http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1694054. Walk-in registration at Tucker Road Athletic Complex’s Trac fund to help states balance their released by Hoyer's office esti - House (located near the restrooms) 1770 Tucker Road, Fort budgets; $48 billion for airport, mates that the legislation will Washington, MD on Saturday, February 21 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 highway, port and transit pro - create or save 66,000 jobs for A.M., Thursday, February 26 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. New play - jects; $6 billion for clean water Maryland. ers must provide a copy of their birth certificate and all must and drinking water projects; The state will gain an esti - show three proofs of residency. For more information visit our and $6 billion for repairing pub - mated $719 million from the website www.fwll.ourfamily.com, call the FWLL Information lic housing and redeveloping stabilization fund, $705 million Line at 301-567-9799 or e-mail us at [email protected]. abandoned and foreclosed for infrastructure improvements homes. and $255 million for its food Accokeek Foundation Announces New Program, One Day Only It also includes a tax credit stamps program, according to African American history is filled with remarkable women, of up to $400 for individuals known and unknown, who have shaped and sustained African the analysis. FILE PHOTO American families and culture for generations. Their achieve - and $800 for families, expand - "Inaction is not an option," "Inaction is not an option," said Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D- ment has its roots in Colonial America and the work of ed eligibility for the child tax said Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D- Kensington. "'Just say no' is not an answer to the American enslaved women. Come experience the daily life of one of credit and a deduction for sales Kensington. "'Just say no' is not people at this time. these women at the National Colonial Farm. It is 1775, the eve of the American Revolution. Cate Sharper, as the only adult slave of a middling tobacco planter, performs a wide range of tasks from working in the tobacco fields and planting cotton to Smith from A 1 Catherine Pugh, D- Baltimore, artificial leg at age 12, Smith which is used to suction his grinding corn and cooking. Through our costumed interpreters, who introduced the bill in the has outgrown two legs and two thigh to the prosthesis. you will meet Cate and her mistress, Mrs. Bolton, and see what while walking home from Senate. whole sockets, the part of the It's also one of the many life was like at a small farm across the Potomac from George school. "We just feel that when we prosthesis that helps lock costs that have driven Smith's Washington's Mount Vernon. "There's several people out talk about prosthetics that those everything in place. mother, a government employ - here who have lost a limb and who are in need should be able Under his mother's insur - ee, and her husband, a contrac - HUMBLE BEGINNINGS they need this certain object to have," she said. "We've done ance plan, only 50 percent of tor, to get creative with -Living African American History just to do their everyday life our homework. We've done our the costs associated with the fundraising. Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 and it's sad for you to go to your p.m.National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine, Admission Fee research and I hope the General prosthesis are covered and They hosted a benefit dinner For more information about this and other events or classes, insurance that you've been pay - Assembly will follow through Smith is limited to 50 doctor in 2007 and held the Lorenzo please visit the Accokeek Foundation’s web site at ing for years and they tell you, and pass this bill." visits per year, his mother Smith Fund Walk-a-thon that www.accokeek.org. `no, you can't get this,'" he said. But a spokesman for Albertha Jackson-Smith said. same year and the year after. "I don't understand why they UnitedHealthcare, the parent Trips to the doctor add up But they spent more money can't help you when you're in company for the Smith's insur - quickly for an active young on the benefit dinner then they need." ance policy, said the General man who is a point guard in made, and while they're proud Smith is taking his fight for Assembly may need to do more pick-up basketball games and a of the walk-a-thons, last year's affordable prosthetics all the homework. While 31 cents wide-receiver in football only raised enough money for way from his row home in sounds cheap, Debora Spano games. one liner. Suitland, to legislators in said the real test is to add it to "I'm too good for (wheel - "It was a good turnout, but Annapolis, where he is slated to existing mandates and multiply chair) basketball," Smith said not like it was for the first testify Thursday in favor of the it by the number of people of his active lifestyle, which year," said Albertha Jackson- Prosthetic Parity Act. This will insured. helped prompt two doctor's vis - Smith, when people had more be the second time he testifies It would be a significant cost its in January and one in money to give. for the bill, which would man - to taxpayers, she said. February. The Smiths are counting on date state-regulated insurance "Maryland is at the top of "If my thigh gets too big for the General Assembly to help companies provide more com - the list (for states with the high - the (liner), I have to get that them afford the prosthetic that prehensive coverage for pros - est number of mandates) and changed. As far as me growing, gave their son a new life. He's thetic devices. that's a cost to everybody who's I have to get an extension," just not himself without it. The bill was held over last paying health insurance," she Smith said. "I'm not moving, basically," session for a Maryland said. "While we see the need for "All that takes time to get he said. "I won't do anything Healthcare Commission report, everybody to have a prosthesis, fixed and it costs money, too," outside this house. I still don't which analyzed the cost to the question becomes how he said. understand why I don't like to insurance companies. The com - much can we afford?" It costs $500 for the liner go anywhere without walking." mission found the mandate The Smith family asks the Smith must replace every five The Senate Finance would add zero to 31 cents per same question. months. The liner is a slip-like Committee with hold the hear - policy per month, said Sen. 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