Mount Rainier Day Festival—A “Rainy-Day” Party Mayor’S Report 2
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Message Issue 220 July–August 2004 Mount Rainier Day Festival—A “Rainy-Day” Party Mayor’s Report 2 From the Police Chief 3 Do you remember Gene Kelly “Singin’ Andre Williams of the Mount Rainier in the Rain” in the 1952 film classic? Police Department. Thank yous also to Public Works News 4 Well, at the 2004 Mount Rainier Day Nisey of Nisey’s Boutique, Sylvia Small, Festival on Saturday, June 5, there was a HIP artist Anne Cook, Corrine Parker, Fiscal Year 2005 Tax Rate 4 lot of singing, a little bit of dancing and Regina Wardwell, Joe Robbins, Ivy a whole lot of food and fun—in the rain. Job Vacancy Announcement 5 Thompson and Fred Sissine. Although the parade was cancelled, the Brooke Kidd, Ayo Ngozi and Joe’s Mount Rainier Tree rain did not stop vendors, performers Movement Emporium deserve kudos for Commission 5 and festivalgoers from coming out and the “Sweeping the Avenue” festivities enjoying themselves in the revelry. leading up to the festival, and for helping Curb Painting 5 In its second year, following a three- the committee to acquire Sara Candela year hiatus, the festival had more Flamenco and the audio/stage manage- Mount Rainier Business performers and vendors than last year Association Seeks Executive ment team. Areas around the town circle Director 5 and the variety exemplified the festival’s and alleyways were swept clean and theme “Many Cultures, One Commu- spruced up with art because of the week- Roller-Skate Event Schedule 5 nity.” All this would not have been long festivities sponsored by Joe’s. possible without the tireless work and Also new this year was a poster Call-A-Bus 5 commitment from the group of residents contest for 3rd-5th graders at Mount that make up the Mount Rainier Day Rainier Elementary, Thomas Stone Call-A-Cab 5 Festival Committee. They are (in Elementary and Christian Family Calendar 7 alphabetical order): Joan Avents, Montessori School. Students were given Marjorie Barnes, Ophelia Baxter, Dale the opportunity to create a poster that Dayton, Barbara Goliday, Vicki reflected the festival theme using poster Onderdonk, Luis Sierra, Gregory Sobers, board and a variety of art media. Many Michelle Sust, Robert Taylor, and Officer thanks to the Mount Rainier Tree Com- mission that judged all the entries and National Night Out selected the following first, second and third place winners—Deona Jenkins, 3rd Grade, Mount Rainier Elementary; Ben Our national Night Out will take place Walsh-Mellet, 3rd Grade, Christian Family on Tuesday, August 3 beginning at 6 Montessori; and Kayla Dixon, 3rd Grade, p.m. at the Mount Rainier Nature and Mount Rainier Elementary. Each Recreation center ball fields. The Center winner, plus the four honorable mentions is located at 31st Street ad Arundel Road. Deadline for the September (Rick Surujballi, Sharmia Barnes, Message is August 16. Bring you family; enjoy some refresh- Rashelly Rusia and Andriana Soltani) ments, music and a family atmosphere. will receive a savings bond of different A community walk will take place denominations by Wachovia Bank, the around 8 p.m. Celebrate a crime free www.mountrainiermd.org night with us. Mount Rainier Day, continued on page 6 Mayor’s Report by Mayor Bryan Knedler COUNCILMAN SHAPIRO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN. The City on two levels, a parking lot and an RESIGNS. We are all greatly indebted Council adopted an Urban Renewal outdoor courtyard. to Peter Shapiro for his efforts on our Plan for the town center area on June “We’ve got 65 percent of our goal behalf at the County Council and 22 after nearly four years of work by met and now we're just working to lobbying state officials. Of the many the Maryland Dept. of Planning and complete everything in the next 12 many projects he worked on, the a committee of residents and busi- months,” said Brooke Kidd, Joe’s co- development of the Gateway Arts nesses. The plan is required by our owner and executive director. “We’ll District is one I think will be among City Charter if we decide to use our be going to settlement in August and his most important legacies. condemnation powers to redevelop we hope to begin construction in the The Prince George’s County properties in the town center. fall.” The Meyer Foundation an- Council has approved millions of Thankyou to all who have worked nounced a $200,000 grant toward the dollars in projects in the fiscal 2005 on this! effort during a Gala Concert budget for his district. Funds allotted fundraiser at the Clarice Smith include almost $9 million for the BASS LIQUORS. As expected, the Performing Arts Center in June. construction of a new elementary revocation of the Bass Liquor license school on Ager Road, across the by the Liquor Board has been chal- LOCAL ACTOR IN GODOT. The street from the Green Meadows lenged in circuit court. The City has Washington Post gave a favorable neighborhood in Hyattsville. Nearly requested to become a party in the review to local actor Brian $3 million has been allotted to the appeal proceedings. Hemmingsen, 31st St. resident, for Gateway Arts and Entertainment his role in “Waiting for Godot” at District. The county also approved FEDERAL MONEY FOR ARTS Washington Shakespeare Company. about $40,000 for repairs to 38th DISTRICT. Citing the potential for a For review and photo of Brian, go to: Street and $150,000 for the redevel- new renaissance emerging from a http:/www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/ opment of a skate park in Hyattsville focus on the arts, U.S. Sen. Barbara articles/A48028-2004Apr27.html. at Melrose Park. I also want to thank Mikulski announced more than his great staff--especially Sylvia $646,000 in federal funding for the RICHARDSON PARK ARTWORK. Brown--for her behind the scenes African-American Cultural and Thanks to Adjua Williams (Bunker work on our behalf. Best wishes to Community Center in North Hill Rd. resident) that rusty pole that Peter as he begins his new work at Brentwood. http:/www. once held a birdhouse in Richardson the University of Maryland. washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/ Park has become a work of art. A47061-2004Jun16.html. Adjua was inspired by the “America MOUNT RAINIER DAY. Thank you in Bloom” contest themes and Mount Rainier Day Committee for OTELLO PRODUCTION FEATURES volunteered to beautify the park. working so hard on another success- LOCAL SINGER. Peter Burroughs, She is a welder, sculptor, photogra- ful event! The weather was a bit Otis St. resident, is appearing as pher, and has worked at the daunting for some, but not for the Roderigo in the Summer Opera Corcoran School of Art and Design. committee and not the many partici- Theatre Company production of More on the America in Bloom pants. Verdi’s “Otello.” contest will be found in the Sept. Thank you to city staff who issue. assisted with this event. We were JOE'S MOVEMENT ON TRACK. appreciative of visits that day by The Port Towns Gazette reports that Congressman Chris Van Hollen, and Joe’s Movement Emporium is more state Delegates Doyle Niemann and than halfway through their Victor Ramirez. Thank you to the fundraising efforts in purchasing the many businesses and churches who Direct Mail warehouse, 3309 Bunker contributed. Hill Road as a new home. The property includes 20,000 square feet 2 JULY–AUGUST 2004 From the Police Chief HOW TO REACH US 3300 block of Chauncey Pl. 3800 blk. of 32nd St. For police service calls 3200 block of Rhode Island Ave. 3200 blk. of Chillum Rd. (24 hours a day) 301-985-6565/66 Theft-(18) 2500 blk. of Arundel Rd. 3100 block of Queens Chapel Rd. For information/admin offices 3300 blk. of Buchanan St.(2) 3800 block of 30th St.(2) 2900 blk. of Allison St. (M-F, 9A-5P) 301-985-6580 3200 block of Rhode Island Ave.(4) Thefts-(22) http://www.mountrainiermd.org/ 4100 block of 30th St. 3300 blk. of Buchanan St. government/mrpd/index.html 4300 block of Kaywood Dr. 4500 blk. of 32nd St. Please cut and place on your phone 3100 block of Perry St. 3400 blk. of Shepherd St. 3500 block of Bunkerhill Rd. 2300 blk. of Varnum St. (5) VACATION CHECK FOR YOUR 3200 block of Chillum Rd. 3200 blk. of Rhode Island Ave.(2) HOME. When you go on vacation 3800 block of 31st St. 3300 blk. of Chauncey Pl. are you concerned with leaving your 3300 block of Chillum Rd. 3300 blk. of Rhode Island Ave. 4000 block of 33rd St. home unattended? Why not notify 3400 blk. of Rhode Island Ave. 2300 block of Varnum St.(3) 4200 blk. of 31st St. us so we may check on it from time- Stolen Auto(20) 3800 blk. of 34th St. to-time? If you plan on leaving on a 4700 block of 27th St. 3300 blk. of Chillum Rd. short or long vacation and would 3300 block of Buchanan St. 3200 blk. of Queenstown Dr. like us to check your property, please 2700 block of Allison St. 1 Municipal Pl. call 301-985-6566 or 6580 to be placed 4300 block of 28th Pl.(2) 4600 blk. of 25th St. on our house checklist. We will need 4300 block of Russell Ave. 3100 blk. of Varnum St. your address, length of visit and a 4200 block of 28th St. 4000 blk. of 29th St. number to contact you at in case the 3200 block of Chillum Rd. 4000 blk. of 35th St. 3100 block of Queens Chapel Rd.(2) need arises.