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Vol. 77, No. 39 September 24 — October 1, 2009 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents State Overpaid Dozens of Retirees Retirement and Pension System Does Not Plan to Recoup Excess BY KAREN ANDERSON some of these retirees have Capital News Service been counting on this money for more than two decades. ANNAPOLIS - The "From the state's perspec - Maryland pension system tive, maintaining that level of overpaid 45 retired non-faculty benefit is not necessarily employees at the Maryland expensive. There are people School for the Deaf by a total who are receiving $1,100 a of $487,000 over 22 years. month and it would go down to Unfortunately for the recipi - $800," Esty said. "It means a ents, it's a mistake that could lot to the retirees." hurt them more than it does the State Treasurer Nancy Kopp state. said those retirees whose bene - The error led 45 retirees to fits are in question gave hands- count on an amount of money on care at the Maryland School that won't likely continue. It for the Deaf during their work also led an additional 56 active for the state. employees to expect more "Put a human face, as the money in retirement than will board had to do, with people actually materialize. who retired thinking these An official decision is pend - would be their benefits," Kopp ing consultation with the state said. CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE PHOTO BY LAURA GURFEIN legislature, but the Board of The overpayment, which Calverton Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Matthew Hartman helps Milto Tasissa, 9, with her haiku about Sept. 11. Trustees for the State was discovered in May, result - Retirement and Pension ed from a decades-long mis - System does not plan to recoup communication between the excess payments. It does, how - State Retirement Agency and ever, plan to immediately cor - the Central Payroll Bureau. Teachers Put Youngsters in Touch with 9/11 rect the mistake for active The Central Payroll Bureau employees and cut excess allo - classified 10-month non-facul - Most Were too Young to Remember This Tragic Event Happening Eight Years Ago cations to retirees beginning ty employees at the Maryland BY LAURA GURFEIN ties, according to language arts who they respect very much, very sad tragedy/So many lives next April, according to several School for the Deaf as full- Capital News Service teacher Constance Wood. was there, that will mean a lot lost?" wrote D'Angela Pierre, 9. members of the board. time for working the 10 "We have so many countries to them," said Principal Mary "Early in the day/The two Sue Esty, assistant director months the school is in opera - BELTSVILLE, Md. - On the here, we're like a mini-United Tschudy. towers burned down/Snapshot for the American Federation of eighth anniversary of the Sept. Nations," said Wood. "They Wood helped Hartman teach memory," wrote Sean Harris, 8. State, County and Municipal 11 attacks, teachers here at don't look at each other any dif - the class, going through the Students who needed help Employees in Maryland, said See PENSION, Page A 3 Calverton Elementary School ferently because" that's what haiku on a projector. As Wood were partnered with a classmate engaged students in creative they're accustomed to. read them aloud, she started to who had already finished writ - projects and class discussions In Matthew Hartman's cry. ing. Cidnee Joseph, 10, helped to commemorate an event that fourth-grade class, students lis - "I didn't mean to do that," Milto Tasissa, 9, with her last most were too young to remem - tened to their teacher's experi - Wood explained. She quickly line. ber. ence of seeing the Twin Towers pulled herself together. "Many people died," Milto Teachers here say that, given collapse from his New York Wood and Hartman walked said slowly, holding out a finger the student body's diverse racial office window. Then they wrote through the class helping stu - with each syllable. "Oh, that background, it's important to haiku poetry about Sept. 11 and dents with their haiku, clapping share feelings about an event looked at images from a book out the five-seven-five syllable that caused tension between on a projection screen. pattern of the three-line poems. See 9/11, Page A 3 different religions and ethnici - "The fact that their teacher, "Why did this happen?/A

PHOTO BY THETERRIBLYGREAT, COURTESY FLICKR StBaOBtBeY MFCaMAcHeOsN Shortfall on BRAC Transportation Projects BY (BRAC)plan, is inadequate. The planned "A lot of states are finding that the stim - White Doctor and Hispanic nurse check young child. Capital News Service projects include improving intersections ulus money is coming in," Herr said, "but around the three sites to ease traffic conges - that revenues are down because of the ANNAPOLIS - Maryland will need to tion. recession." spend an additional $315 million to $470 "State and local government officials Andy Scott, the Maryland Department million on transportation projects around said they plan to fund and complete these of Transportation official who coordinates Study Shows Feds three military sites, according to a new improvements but are uncertain whether BRAC activities, said the "order of magni - study by the Government Accountability they will have the sufficient funds to do so," tude" of the funding shortfall is correct, but Office. the study states. that the state has been able to pare down Will Need to Fill The report, released Wednesday, found Philip Herr, the lead author of the study, some costs as it works through the design that the $95 million the state has allocated said other states are facing comparable process. to improve transportation infrastructure financial problems as Maryland. As the Still, he said that the widespread eco - Health-Related around Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort base realignment moves forward, Herr said nomic decline and competition with other Meade and the Bethesda National Naval that even with an influx of stimulus money Medical Center, all of which are expanding states are still struggling to finance highway Jobs in Maryland BY BOBBY MCMAHON Department of Veterans Affairs, under the Base Realignment and Closure projects. See BRAC, Page A 5 Capital News Service employs about 3,000 workers in five outpatient clinics, two ANNAPOLIS - If you can major hospitals and one extend - work a stethoscope, Uncle Sam ed-care facility in the state. INSIDE could want you very soon. Diana Davis, chief of human Highland Elementary School The U.S. government will resources for the organization, Neighbors Columns: Fayettville Intercepts BSU need to hire more than 50,000 said about 26 percent of its most Wins National Blue Ribbon Morningside, Brandywine, Th e Fayetteville State new doctors, nurses and other essential employees -- includ - Clinton and Suitland health professionals nationwide ing nurses, pharmacists and BY University defense LAURA GURFEIN of these students, said Myrtle in Neighbors, Page A2 in the next three years, accord - doctors -- will be eligible for Capital News Service turn. This year, 314 Blue intercepted five Bowie ing to a new study from the retirement in 2013. Ribbon Schools were chosen by Borderlands Photography State University passes Partnership for Public Service, Because of the recession, SILVER SPRING - placing in the top 10 percent on Exhibit Coming to County and turned that into a a non-partisan group that advo - Davis thinks many of those state assessments or dramatical - Secretary of Education Arne Gateway Arts District Show 30-20 victory. cates for the importance of gov - employees may choose to stay Duncan recognized Highland ly improving in those test on the job longer, but she fore - Aims to Raise Awareness of Sports, Page A6 ernment service. Elementary School as a 2009 scores over a five-year period. the Ecological and Cultural According to the study, the sees that there may still be an Highland Elementary made National Blue Ribbon School at Costs of the Border Wall Recession Hurts Green government will need these increased need for staff to treat a school assembly Tuesday, cit - great progress on state exams. soldiers returning from Iraq and and Current Immigration Non-profits of every stripe health workers and others to ing the principal's leadership as Highland Elementary Afghanistan. Policy have been suffering from the replace retiring baby boomers key to significant improvement missed its Adequate Yearly "We already have pretty Community, Page A3 economic downturn. In a as well as to address the chal - at the school. Progress goals on Maryland robust recruiting activities recent survey 75 percent lenges created by two ongoing "Leadership matters tremen - School Assessment exams for going on to recruit for those Statewide Freight Summi t reported feeling the effects of wars. dously," Duncan said of four consecutive years, landing positions." Davis said. "A lot of Officials Discuss A Long- the downturn from both gov - The hiring binge could mean Highland Principal Ray Myrtle, it on the Maryland State it is going to depend upon what Term Vision For Freight In ernment and private founda - a boon to federal agencies locat - who he said "fundamentally Maryland tion sources. ed in Maryland. The Veterans turned around" the school. Business, Page A5 EarthTalk Page A7 Affairs Maryland Health Care "I couldn't be more proud" See RIBBON, Page A 5 System, a division of the See JOBS, Page A 5 A2 — September 24 — October 1, 2009 — The Prince George’s Post Towns and N EIGHBORS

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards’ Legislative Update In and Around Morningside-Skyline Congresswoman Donna F. funding to improve the crimi - by Mary McHale 301 735 3451 Edwards Praises Violence nal justice system's response Against Women Act on its Classroom destroyed in arson provided. To volunteer, or with gurations of the Presidents from to these serious crimes, it has 15th Anniversary also laid the groundwork for fire at Skyline School questions, e-mail Stan Holmes Carter through the first inaugu - Congresswoman Donna local coordinated community County Police responded to at [email protected]. ration of George W. Bush. F. Edwards (D-MD) hailed responses to end violence a burglar alarm at Skyline Survivors include his wife the importance of the against women by bringing Elementary School early the Fire department invites you Michelle, children Stephen and Violence Against Women Act together victim advocates, morning of Sept. 8 and saw to Open House Kimberly; daughter-in-law (VAWA) on its 15th anniver - law enforcement officers, flames coming from inside a Bring the kids to the Open Sonja White; stepson Kwame; sary and what it has meant for prosecutors, and the judicia - local governments are experi - classroom. The Morningside House & Recruitment Drive at two grandchildren; three sib - America's women. On ry. In addition, the enactment encing budget crises. Fire Department arrived on the the Morningside Firehouse on lings; and his former wife and September 13, 1994, of VAWA has led to a broader The Department of Justice scene with six volunteer fire - Sat., Oct. 10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. friend, Stephanie White. His President Bill Clinton signed understanding that preven - is launching a year-long cele - fighters. They gained access to There’ll be demonstrations, son Robert died in a tragic mili - the Violence Against Women tion of domestic violence is bration of the 15th anniver - the school, broke out a window, children’s activities, refresh - tary accident in 2002. Mass of Act into law, as part of the also a public health issue and sary of VAWA. It is using and turned a hose on the flames. ments, and more. For informa - Christian Burial was at St. Omnibus Crime Bill. health care professionals this occasion to raise public The fire was doused quickly, tion or to suggest an Open Philip’s with burial at Arlington. "As the co-founder and have also been brought in. awareness of the many forms but not before a third grade House activity, e-mail the Master Sergeant Arthur first executive director of the Since the passage of of violence against women classroom was nearly Department at: openhouse Wismer Lehman, 91, U. S. National Network to End VAWA, there is increased and to support community efforts to assume responsibil - destroyed. [email protected] Marines (Retired), died June 19 Domestic Violence, I was awareness and understanding also a leading proponent in about the specialized needs of ity for ending violence According to Major Erroll at his Auth Village home. He passing the VAWA, which victims and recognition that against women. George, spokesman for Prince One Maryland One Book was a euphonium (resembles a made major strides in making education and training are "The Violence Against George's County Fire and Imagine if everyone in small tuba) player for the America’s women more safe required to effectively handle Women Act was one of the Rescue, the fire started around Maryland read the same book at Marine Band, “The President’s and secure,” said Rep. domestic violence, sexual most important steps to 12:30 a.m., apparently caused the same time. What kind of Own,” and performed as a Edwards. “This important assault and stalking cases. address domestic violence in by fireworks set off inside the conversation could you have, soloist in concerts in bill increased the public The number of domestic vio - every community across this classroom. He estimated the and with whom could you con - Washington, at the White awareness and the response lence shelters, rape crisis cen - nation," said Rep. Edwards. damage at $50,000. nect or reconnect in your com - House, on radio broadcasts, and to domestic violence. I thank ters and comprehensive ser - "While much has been I don’t know if suspects have munity? The Maryland Center with the band’s annual tours Vice President Biden, then vice programs has increased accomplished in 15 years, we been identified, but I do know for the Book invites you to be a throughout the United States. Senator Biden, for his extra - significantly since the bill must continue to address the that the school has had prob - part of Maryland's only He later performed for 24 years ordinary leadership to pass was enacted. With domestic issue of domestic violence in lems with young people hang - statewide community reading with the National Concert Band VAWA, and his long-term violence shelters, VAWA this nation. It is unacceptable ing out there at night. Stanley program, “One Maryland One of American. Survivors include dedication to protecting funds have strengthened that nearly one in four Holmes, of Skyline, has been Book.” This year's selected title his wife of 17 years, Frieda women.” women and their families by women in the United States lobbying for better outdoor is James McBride’s Song Yet DuPaul Lehman, of Camp The Violence Against providing the resources they reports experiencing violence lighting. Maybe now we’ll get Sung. Buy or borrow a copy, Springs. Women Act was ground - need to courageously leave by a current or former spouse breaking legislation that their batterers. or boyfriend at some point in lighting and more security. read it, then check out book dis - Charles Massey “Charlie” strengthened the nation's VAWA funds have become her life. On this anniversary, Meanwhile, the school has a cussions at your local public Taylor, 59, a vocalist with one response to the crimes of critical particularly over the we must all rededicate our - third grade teacher who lost all library and other locations of the area’s most popular Top domestic violence, sexual last couple of years to ensure selves to better protecting her educational supplies in the around the state during 40 show bands, Second assault, and stalking. This that vital services for domes - America's women from vio - fire. She will, no doubt, have to September and October. Coming, died May 20 in law has not only strengthened tic violence victims are fund - lence and to supporting sur - replace some of these out of her Baltimore. He grew up in criminal laws and provided ed at a time when state and vivors." own pocket. A collection was Caregivers Conference Southeast Washington, moved taken up for her at the PTA The County Department of to Prince George’s and played Brandywine-Aquasco meeting and the Skyline Family Services is sponsoring a football at Oxon Hill High by Ruth Turner 301 888 1139 Citizens will solicit funds at Caregiver’s Conference, School. In his teens he joined a their next meeting. If you “Caring for Self – Caring for couple of bands, the D.C. DOWN HOME GOSPEL Sunday, September 13, 2009. include playing sports, video would like to contribute, send a Others,” on Wed., Sept. 30, 9 Magnatones and the Saturday, September 26, Brandon is a 2009 honors games, and computer technolo - check to Skyline Elementary a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camelot by Nowheremen. You might have 2009 at 4:00 PM a Gospel graduate of De Matha Catholic gy. School, 6311 Randolph Road, Martin’s, 13905 Central heard him sing at some of our Program will be at Nottingham- High School. At De Matha, he Brandon will continue his Myers United Methodist was a member of the National education at the University of Suitland MD 20746. Avenue, Upper Marlboro. The now-forgotten nightspots, Church located at 15601 Honor Society and made the Chicago, and plans to have a Also, maybe you could sup - conference is free but partici - Classics III, Act IV, Ventuna 21, Brooks Church Road, Upper Principal’s List in Grade 12 career as an Investment Banker. port the PTA Car Wash at pants must pre-register by call - Montage, the Quonset Hut, Marlboro, MD. Rev. Daryl with a GPA of 3.9 with a final The scholarship fund was Skyline School on Sat., Sept. ing 301-265-8457. Anthony House and the Cave. Williams, Pastor. Telephone GPA of 4.0. Awarded the 2008- established more than a year to 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cars are The purpose is to provide He also performed at venues 301-888-2171. 2009 Eastman Scholarship, honor Rev. Ernest F. Johnson, $7; SUVs, $12; large SUVs, support, information, and from Canada to Florida, from “Making A Joyful Noise” thus having all of his books Sr., who was Pastor of the $15. resources for families who face Las Vegas to Ocean City. On featuring the burning Light paid for during his senior year. Woodville Charge, now known Gospel Singers of Southern Served as a “Student as Christ United Methodist the challenge of caring for an one occasion he and some Maryland. The Mighty Ambassador” in the People to Church, for more than 19 years. Gorgeous Prince George's, aging parent, other relative, or friends were kicked off the Wonders, Nottingham Myers People Program that allowed Education of the children, Oct. 3 friend. There will be informa - Ellipse for singing Christmas Male Chorus and Brian Harper. him to travel to Europe where youth and adults was one of his That’s the day Prince tion on the availability of carols too close to the White “Dancing A Joyful Dance” fea - he experienced the cultures of main emphases while he served Georgians take on projects to health-related services, finan - House. turing Kierra Person, Brelyn England, Ireland, Scotland, and the charge. We were proud to help beautify our County. This cial issues, legal considerations, Kelsey. Free Will Offering. Whales. He served with the have Rev. Johnson present for year, Skyline Citizens are going and money matters that concern Milestsones Congressional Youth the awards ceremony. 2009 ERNEST F. JOHNSON, Leadership Council and partici - to help beautify Skyline aging adults and caregivers. Happy birthday to John SR. SCHOLARSHIP pated in the National Young YOU’RE INVITED School—clean up the grounds, Maryland Secretary of Aging Buchin, Sept. 20; Betty Nagro, AWARDED Leaders Conference. He was a Christ United Methodist plant flowers, maybe a little Gloria G. Lawlah will be the Sept. 21; Morningside Mayor The first recipient of the volunteer with the Christmas in Church in Aquasco, MD will celebrate their 36th Annual painting, whatever’s needed. keynote speaker. Karen Rooker, Teresa Kessler Ernest F. Johnson, Sr. April program. Scholarship was awarded to Brandon is very active at Homecoming on Sunday, You can roll up your sleeves and Margaret Rollins, Sept. 22; September 27, 2009. Services and come to work with us. The Three musicians, may they Elizabeth Long, Brandon Saunders. Brandon is Christ U.M. Church in the the son of George and Beverly will be held at 9:45 AM and PTA and the Cub Scouts have rest in peace Mary Kilbride, Jean Davis Youth Ministry, Youthful Saunders of Brandywine, MD. Inspirations Choir, Sunday 3:00 PM afternoon worship ser - already offered to help. For stu - Master Sergeant Robert Lee and Ray Short, Sept. 23. The awards ceremony took School, Vacation Bible School, vice will include Rev. Conrad dents who require community White, Sr., 53, U.S. Army Happy 66th wedding place during the observance of Worship Leader, Trustee Board, D. Parker and congregation service, this is a good way to do (Retired), formerly of Temple anniversary to Florence and Christian Education Sunday at and the Education Ministry as a from Grace United Methodist Church in Fort Washington, it. Refreshments will be Hills, died July 3. He was a per - Robert Cray on Sept. 21, and Christ United Methodist tutor. Interests and hobbies MD. offered. cussionist with the Army’s most happy 19th anniversary to my Church, Aquasco, MD on Workers will gather at the prestigeous band, “Pershing’s son Brian and Carol McHale on school at 9 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 3. Own.” He performed through - Sept. 22. Clinton Conversations Gloves and trash bags will be out the world, and for the inau - by Norma Fazenbaker 301 579 6116 Director of Homeland a Family Emergency Plan. I’m you will do in different kinds of Security Urges Families to urging families to establish a situations. Suitland Beat Review Family Emergency yearly habit of reviewing their “Be Informed” - urges fami - by Janice Euell 301 523 2677 Plans During National plans, just as many families use lies to learn about the differ - Emergency Preparedness the switch to daylight savings ences among emergencies Month All are invited to attend a fan - assistance of everyone to help closed in 1958.In 1959Columbia time as a yearly reminder to because that will impact the tastic community event at preserve the first black airport in Air Center became the first pur - UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County change the batteries in home decisions you make and the Southern Friendship Missionary Prince George's County. They chase of the Maryland - National fire alarms as a way of practic - actions you take. The site Baptist Church on Saturday, are asking each American, espe - Capital Park and Planning Office of Homeland Security Director Vernon Herron said, to ing home fire safety,” said includes a Readiness Quotient September 26, 2009. This event cially residents of Prince Commission(M-NCP&PC)and Herron. quiz that can be used to check is their Wellness Day Expo and George's County, Maryland to became part of the Patuxent underscore the sixth annual National Emergency The Ready America theme your readiness knowledge. will be held from 9:00 AM to fill out a petition of support for River Watershed under ready.gov is Prepare. 3:00 PM. The church is located the airport project. Let Park.TODAY:Half of a century Preparedness Month, he is urg - ing families to use the annual Plan. Stay Informed. Step-by- Shelter in Place: at 4444 Branch Avenue, Temple Maryland's elected officials hear (50years) after M-NCP&PC pur - step instructions are provided Director Herron said he Hills, Maryland (adjacent to the voice of their constituents (or chased the airfield event each September to review and update their Family to: hopes families will also review Ourisma). A variety of activities the project will not go forward) property the 450 acre site is “Get A Kit” - which lists the section under “Make A will take place with fun and edu - and the collective voice of not registered on the state or Emergency Plan. Herron said the federal government’s items for a basic kit such as Plan” that provides information cation for the entire family. America. "We must preserve national list of historic preserva - water, food and a first aid kit, on sheltering in place. “This Included in the festivities will be our history and tell our wonder - tion sites. Only the owner of the Homeland Security site is excellent and has everything and an additional list to include may be the first decision you a double dutch competition, ful story to future generations. land (M-NCP&PC) can submit items such as prescription med - have to make in an emergency. thee-on-three basketball, profes - The first Black owned and the applications for registration families need to prepare an effective plan at ications and glasses, infant for - The information found in this sional body building, massages, operated licensed airport in the and protection of the site as a mula and diapers, and cash, section is excellent and includes all health and wellness screen - United States,"Columbia.Air state and national historic site. www.ready.gov. “Today, our hearts and minds traveler’s checks and change. diagrams for properly sealing a ings, acrobatics, jump rope com - Center," opened in 1941in Prince The Columbia Air Center site is “Make A Plan” - points out room as a temporary protective petition, food tasting and so George's County, Maryland. currently a 450 acre open field. recall the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and those we lost and that all family members may measure if necessary,” said much more. By1950it was one of the most Here is our opportunity to not be together when disaster Herron. Foe additional information, active airports in th~ County. band together for a significant their families. The best work we do which honors them is to strikes, so it is important to have Herron says emergency pre - please call 301-702-0100. The owner of the land died and common cause. a plan in advance about how paredness today is everyone’s The Society For The her heirs would not lease the air - For more information, con - assure that our communities are more aware and better informed you will contact each other; concern because we are all Preservation of Black Aviation port property to African tact Wayne A. Tonkins at avhis - how you will re-unite; and what affected. History, Inc. is requesting the Americans. Thus, the airfield [email protected]. about the importance of having September 24 — October 1, 2009 — The Prince George’s Post —A3 COMMUNITY

Borderlands Photography Exhibit Coming to County Practical Money Skills Gateway Arts District Show Aims to Raise Awareness of the Ecological By Jason Alderman and Cultural Costs of the Border Wall and Current Immigration Policy including jaguars, ocelots and BY PRESS OFFICER MNCPPC Mexican gray wolves. The photographs in the A Financial Basic Refresher exhibit were taken earlier this Brentwood, MD- year by world-renowned pho - Until you get in the habit, A celebrated collection of pho - tographers of the International putting aside savings is tographs documenting life in the League of Conservation never easy. But the sooner borderlands between the U.S. Photographers (ILCP) on an you start, the sooner you'll and Mexico goes on display expedition along the 2000-mile start seeing results. As you'll Saturday, September 19 at the border. see below, when it comes to Gateway Storefront Galleries at The team of photographers, savings, time is your best ezStorage in Brentwood. along with writers, filmmakers friend: The 30 image exhibit, and scientists, traveled the bor - The power of compound - Continental Divide: der for a month to highlight the ing. When you reinvest inter - Borderlands, Wildlife, People effects of the wall. est earned on savings and the WALL, depicts the diver - "We hope the exhibit will accounts or other investment sity of wildlife, cultures and provide viewers with a more vehicles, the interest grows communities existing in the frag - intimate connection to the peo - (compounds) the account's ile borderlands, which is now ple and wildlife of the border - value much faster than if you jeopardized by the 650 miles of lands," said exhibit coordinator withdrew it. For example, a barrier dividing the U.S. from and expedition leader Krista one-time $10,000 invest - Mexico. Schlyer. "The tainted legacy of ment earning 6 percent a year would grow to $17,908 in 10 An opening-day reception walls on the U.S. border will years if you reinvest the interest; after 20 years it would be with refreshments and a short grow with every mile added. worth $32,071 and $57,435 after 30 years. presentation by one of the exhib - Already U.S. border policy has Regular investments. You needn't start with such a large it's contributing photographers led to thousands of immigrant initial investment to reap big rewards. Say you're 21, start will kick off the show on deaths, and now the wall stands PHOTO BYVLADIMIR-911, COURTESY FLICKR with a zero balance, save $100 a month, earn 6 percent annu - Saturday Sept. 19, from 6-9 p.m. between endangered wildlife The US Flag flies at the Chamizal National Memorial. The Chamizal al interest and reinvest the interest. After 10 years you'd have at the gallery at 4303 Rhode and the food and water that they Convention of 1963 was a milestone in diplomatic relations between $16,470; $46,435 after 20 years and $100,954 after 30 years. Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD. must have to survive extinc - Mexico and the United States. Chamizal National Memorial was If you retire at age 66 your account would be worth over All are welcome. tion." $276,978 – all for a $100-a-month investment. Continental Divide will be on established to commemorate this treaty, which resulted in the peace - ful settlement of a century-long boundary dispute. Timing is important, however. Postponing your savings by display at the Gateway Background: only two years would reduce your balance in 20 years to only Storefront Galleries until In 2005, Congress passed the tinues under the Obama Nonetheless, currently there is $38,929 – more than $7,500 less. Wait five years to begin September 26, with gallery REAL ID Act, giving former Administration without the legislation in Congress that saving and your balance would drop to $29,277 in 20 years. hours Friday-Sunday from 12-5. Homeland Security Secretary guidance of environmental laws, would require the building of Tax-deferred savings. Another way to accelerate earnings The controversial border wall Michael Chertoff the authority to scientific study or public input. 300 additional miles of wall. is to take advantage of tax savings offered by retirement sav - has drawn heavy criticism from waive all laws in order to expe - Some segments of wall will cut The exhibit debuted in the ings programs like 401(k) plans and IRAs. With a 401(k), you conservation organizations dite wall construction. landowners off from their own Rayburn Building of the U.S. can contribute up to $16,500 a year (or $22,000 for those 50 including Defenders of Wildlife The Department of property, and place some U.S. House of Representatives in and older) on a pre-tax basis. This lowers your taxable and the Sierra Club, and also Homeland Security waived more homes south of the border wall. April, and has traveled around income – and therefore your taxes – and allows your account from civil-rights groups, private than 36 laws during construction The wall has been estimated to the country since then. to grow tax-free until you withdraw the money at retirement. landowners, tribes and commu - of the wall, including measures cost as much as $40 billion over On November 9, the 20th Regular IRAs offer similar pre-tax advantages; or, you can nities along the border for rea - protecting the environment and a 30-year life span. Both the cur - anniversary of the fall of the contribute to a Roth IRA using after-tax dollars and your sons as varied as habitat destruc - religious freedoms. rent and previous secretaries of Berlin wall, it will be shown in earnings will be completely tax-free at retirement. The annu - tion, infringement on property The resulting damage to the the Department of Homeland the U.S. Senate, in the Russell al IRA contribution limit is $5,000 ($6,000 for 50 and older). rights, and damage to historic region's fragile ecosystem has Security have stated publicly Rotunda. Practical Money Skills for Life, Visa Inc.'s free personal and cultural sites. not been fully documented, but that the wall will not stop peo - For more information on this financial management program, features a guide to 401(k) The borderlands are home to the ILCP's photographs show ple-at best it will slow them project, visit plans at www.practicalmoneyskills.com/benefits. To learn dozens of federally endangered extensive damage. down a few minutes. ilcp.com/borderlands more about IRAs, visit www.irs.gov. and threatened wild species Today, wall construction con - Risk. The riskier an investment, the greater your potential gains – or losses. For example, savings accounts offer lower 9/11 from A 1 answered, and briefly told the people on the plane?" class, students broke into small interest rates in exchange for minimal or no risk, whereas class about Ellis Island. "There were a lot of people groups to discuss a news article stocks potentially can earn double-digit investment rates over would be good!" she said, and "Did the terrorists just attack on the planes," answered and share drawings of how they long periods of time, but at much higher risk. wrote it down. the Twin Towers because they Hartman. think the Sept. 11 memorial Inflation. Inflation measures the rate at which goods and When students submitted had a whole lot of people in One student's grandfather should look. services increase in cost over time. If your investments earn their poems, they looked at pic - there?" asked Eric Arroyo, 10. was in the World Trade Center "I wanted (students) to artis - 2 percent interest but the inflation rate is 3 percent, the net tures from a book titled "New Hartman tried to explain the building when it was attacked, tically share their feelings," result is a 1 percent loss. That's why many financial experts York September 11" on the pro - World Trade Center's impor - but made it out safely. The stu - said Reif, who opted not to lec - often recommend that people with at least five to 10 years jector. As Hartman explained tance. "Have you all heard of dent declined to talk about his ture about the event. until retirement keep a portion of their savings in higher-risk each image, several questions the word 'landmark' before?" he experience. In Jhanna Levin's fourth- investments like stocks and bonds; otherwise, it's hard to stay arose. asked, and several students Several other classes at grade class, students created a ahead of inflation. "Did the Statue of Liberty raised their hands. Calverton were also observing word web of vocabulary related Keep in mind that no matter how much interest your collapse too?" asked Angela "How did the terrorists get in the anniversary, sometimes to Sept. 11 and discussed defin - investments earn, if you carry forward credit card or loan bal - Delcaid, 11. the plane?" wondered Cidnee referred to as Patriot Day. In itions of words like "terrorist," ances (aside from tax-deductible mortgage interest), you'll be "No, it didn't," Hartman Joseph, 10. "And were there Matthew Reif's fifth-grade "fear," and "liberty." eating into whatever profits you might make. For tips on managing credit cards and debt, visit Practical Money Skills for Life's Credit and Debt site: check, issued every other week is withdrawn from each pay expressed confidence in the (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/credit). Pension from A 1 by the payroll bureau -- that it check and deposited in a trust rarity of the system glitch, tion, despite the fact that typi - assumed was being awarded on fund that invests the money and which they described as a Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education pro - cal full-time state employees each of the 26 paydays that later reallocates it to retirees reporting error and not a com - grams. Sign up for his free monthly e-Newsletter at work 12 months. occur in a year. through the state pension puter error, and did not think www.practicalmoneyskills.com/newsletter. "It's critical that the data Instead, non-faculty workers board, said Kenerdine. the problem would reoccur. reported to us is accurate," said at the Maryland School for the The retirement agency over - "This is an anomaly in the Kenneth Reott, deputy retire - Deaf received an every-other- estimated their annual income system and the only anomaly in ment administrator at the retire - week paycheck only during the and miscalculated the retire - the system," said Kenerdine. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ment agency, because the data 10 months they worked, which ment benefits due to them. The Maryland Department is used to determine retirement Call 301-627-0900 amounted to 21 paychecks each Since their retirement, the of Budget and Management has packages. year. state has overpaid the 45 begun a study at every state Though the salaries were "They were reported to us as retirees by amounts ranging agency to ensure all workers reported accurately, the full- full-time employees at a certain from $700 to $35,000 each. labeled as full-time uniformly time classification of these 10- salary," said Dean Kenerdine, Sen. Rona Kramer, D- receive 26 pays per year to month workers tripped up the executive director for the state's Montgomery, was one of sever - ensure a similar incident has retirement agency. retirement agency. "What was al legislators who worried that not occurred for other employ - Like all other full-time state not clear to us all these years if the Maryland Retirement ees. employees, the State was that these individuals were Board decided not to recoup Each state agency is sched - Retirement Agency built retire - in fact not working two months the funds it might set a prece - uled to report back to the ment packages for these work - out of the year." dent without knowing the Department of Budget and ers based on a salary -- the For state employees eligible severity of the problem. Management by September amount in an individual pay - for a pension a certain amount Members of the board 18th.

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Rep. Donna Edwards Maretta House Museum Congresswoman (4th District) Maretta House Museum: A view of a room with period furniture and clothing.

Maretta House Museum, 626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale, MD. Marietta House Museum is open to the public year round. Marietta, the Federal style brick home of Gabriel Duvall, an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built ca. 1813, Marietta An Argument for Consequences for Rep. remained under ownership of the Duvall family until 1902. Justice Duvall's law office and root cellar still remain today. Marietta is situated on 25 acres of lawn and wooded areas and Joe Wilson – It’s not personal, It’s public the grounds boast two County Champion trees and lovely old boxwood. In the intervening days since President any one issue, even one as important as health Marietta operates as an historic house museum and is furnished and interpreted to reflect the Obama’s speech before a joint session of care reform. I know that we will get to health three generations of Duvall's that occupied the house. Congress and the nation about the critical impor - care reform, and I share the concern of the tance of delivering quality, affordable, accessible President and our leadership that Rep. Wilson’s health care for all Americans, I have been trou - (R-SC) offense is a distraction. But this is not bled. I’m not concerned about the policy chal - about personalities or political parties or policies; lenges and differences with which we will strug - it’s bigger and speaks to our maturity as a repub - gle over these next days and weeks on health lic, our character, and our history. Child Watch care. I’m convinced that we will take President I’ve attended every presidential inaugural Obama’s guidance and the yardstick for measur - since before I could vote even when I’ve voted by Marion Wright Edelman ing reform, the moral imperative he outlined to for the loser – not as a Democrat, but as an meet the test of our character, and do the right American. As a young child, I toured the halls of thing by the American people. Congress and sat in the galleries with my parents, Keeping Children Out of the Pipeline to Prison My concern is with Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) teachers and classmates. We live in an amazing Hundreds of thousands of our reducing long-term rates of child education classes, community and the message that we send going forward system, in which we transition peacefully, and nation’s children are being fun - abuse and neglect, child arrest, resource awareness, home visits when a representative of the people of the United engage in vigorous debate in between. My love neled down life paths that lead to juvenile adjudication, and moth - and adult education. It also pro - States of America is allowed to shout “You lie” of this country and respect for our Constitution arrest, conviction, incarceration er arrests and convictions. vides transportation and other on the floor of the United States House of and for those who serve compels me to call on and even death. The urgent chal - Quality Early Head Start is support services to help families Representatives to the President of the United my colleagues to make us whole again. For peo - lenge for each of us and for our another sound program model participate on a consistent basis. States of America. This must not stand. Rep. Joe ple like my father who wore the uniform of the nation is to prevent this waste of that often incorporates home AVANCE is focused primarily Wilson (R-SC) must face consequences for his United States of America, the young men and our children's lives and of our visits in its support for infants on low-income Hispanic fami - actions. women serving at home and abroad in defense of nation's capabilities and future. and toddlers and their families. lies and offers a culturally sensi - Shortly after the incident, Rep. Wilson (R-SC) our nation, the children in our nation’s class - The Children's Defense Fund's The Bright Beginnings Program tive, bilingual program. It has called White House Chief of Staff Rahm rooms learning the simple but everlasting mes - Cradle to Prison Pipeline® in Washington, D.C., is a com - demonstrated positive results Emanuel to apologize for his indecorous sage of our Constitution, and the struggling Crusade is dedicated to disman - prehensive program serving such as improvements in the remarks. Mr. Emanuel accepted the apology on democracies around the world, Rep. Wilson’s (R- tling this pipeline to prison. We homeless preschool children and home environment, more posi - behalf of President Obama. It was right for Rep. SC) actions cannot go without consequence – not believe it's never too late to save families. It is an Early Head tive interactions between the Wilson (R-SC) to offer a personal apology to for today’s debates, but for tomorrow’s. a child but that it’s also critical to Start and Head Start program child and mother, and an President Obama, which he accepted. But, Rep. It is clear that Rep. Wilson (R-SC) violated pay attention to proven models serving about 186 children increased sense of parental effi - Wilson would have us believe that this is the end the rules of the United States House of that keep children from entering annually who live with their cacy. AVANCE recently of the story and that he can with arrogance and Representatives governing decorum in the House the pipeline in the first place. families in crisis shelters or tran - received a $2.55 million grant defiance turn his offense into a fundraiser. – speaking without being recognized, uttering This is especially true of effec - sitional housing. Bright from the Kresge Foundation to The problem is that a personal apology cannot disorderly words, engaging in disruption, shout - tive programs that give the Beginnings offers an accredited continue expanding its program. substitute for a public offense. ing interjections, etc. It is clear that it is within youngest children and their fam - early childhood program, health The Maternal Infant Health The offense was against the office of the the power of the House of Representatives to ilies support from birth to pro - screenings and on-site therapeu - Outreach Worker Program President of the United States, against the people entertain a range of actions to express the will of mote physical, social and emo - tic services, job training in early (MIHOW) operates in six south - of the United States, in the United States House the House to enforce its rules – apology, disap - tional development, help pre - childhood for parents, transition ern and border states. This is of Representatives sitting in joint session with proval, sanction, investigation, censure, etc. The vent child abuse and neglect, services when children enter another family support program the United States Senate. Rep. Joe Wilson’s (R- only questions that remain are whether, when, prepare them to be ready for kindergarten, and night-time that has improved families’ SC) offense was an affront to our republic in and how Rep. Wilson (R-SC) will face the con - school and empower children to care services for children whose access to affordable medical which rules, order and respect for the sequences for his actions for his public offense to avoid the pipeline to prison and parents work non-traditional care and well baby medical ser - Constitution of the United States and its officers the republic. follow positive paths. hours. The Early Head Start vices that help with problems have meaning. For Rep. Wilson’s (R-SC) actions And, it is our responsibility as representatives of In exploring evidence-based Program for infants and toddlers related to alcoholism, drug to go without consequence is a breakdown in the the people of the United States to establish those best practices, the Nurse-Family should be adapted to serve more abuse or depression. It trains and very governing fabric that distinguishes us as a consequences. Partnership (NFP) and other vulnerable families, but unfortu - employs local women to mentor republic – more profound than any one debate on quality home visiting programs nately this successful model cur - other women to promote the such as Healthy Families rently serves only three percent development of healthy chil - America, Parents as Teachers of eligible children. dren. The goal is to stimulate and the Parent Child Home There are also a number of low-cost parent-to-parent inter - Program stand out. President effective family support pro - ventions that improve health and Obama singled out the success grams that help children by child development for low- of quality home visitation and helping their parents. AVANCE, income families. The success of Cong. Steny H. Hoyer included $8.6 billion over ten a parenting and adult literacy this program is demonstrated by House Democratic Majority Leader years in his budget to expand program in Texas, New Mexico MIHOW mothers and children effective programs and those and California, serves children scoring significantly better than that show promise. NFP helps to younger than four years old and change the lives of vulnerable their parents by offering early first-time mothers and their childhood education, parenting See CHILD WATCH, Page A7 babies through ongoing home Statement on President Obama's visits from registered nurses. The NFP model has been tested The Prince George’s Post for over 30 years and in 1996 Address on Health Reform The Prince George’s Post WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. port for protecting and expanding Americans' was formally launched to bring P.O. Box 1001 15207 Marlboro Pike Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement choice of plans, while remaining open to various registered nurses into the homes Upper Marlboro, MD20772-3151 after President Obama addressed a joint session ways of ensuring that choice. I also applaud of as many first-time low- of Congress on health reform: President Obama for proposing that reform be income mothers as possible. Phone 301-627-0900 Legal Fax • 301-627-6260 paid for primarily with savings within the health Each mother is partnered Editorial Fax • 301-627-8147 with a registered nurse early in “As President Obama made clear tonight, care system, and for making clear that he will Contents © 2009, The Prince George’s Post her pregnancy and receives America cannot put up for much longer with the only sign a bill that does not add to the deficit and ongoing nurse home visits skyrocketing cost of health care that is hurting that brings down costs in the long-term, a pledge Publisher Subscriptions through her child’s second birth - Legusta Floyd Anna Curry our families, our businesses and our country. he has backed up with a provision to require day. The nurse provides the “Democrats have proposed building on the more spending cuts if the savings don’t material - General Manager/ Editor mother preventive health care, current system of employer-sponsored insurance. ize. Legal Advertising Manager Legusta Floyd health and development educa - Brenda Boice If Americans with insurance like their plans, they ?“The distortions and scare tactics that have tion for both mother and child, can keep them. But Americans with insurance been a part of this debate have been a disservice Legal Advertising Assistant Web Manager and life coaching for mother and Kyler Quesenberry will gain security and stability through coverage to the American people. But the real needs of Robin Boerckel family. The program currently guaranteed even if they lose their jobs, a cap on millions of our fellow citizens are far too serious serves 17,600 families in 28 out of pocket costs, and an end to denial of cov - for those games. The American people want states and has worked with more Prince George’s County, Md. Member National Newspaper Publishers Association, erage against those with pre-existing conditions. bipartisan cooperation on this defining issue. It and the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Press Association. than 98,000 families since 1996. ?“Americans without insurance will have has been evident, however, that Republicans The Prince George’s Post (ISSN 10532226) is published every Thursday This community health program access to affordable coverage through an insur - have not been willing to move in that direction, by the New Prince George’s Post Inc., 15207 Marlboro Pike, has yielded proven results ance exchange where plans will compete for their preferring to undermine progress rather than Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. including long-term improve - business. And an exchange for small businesses facilitate agreement. I hope that they will change Subscription rate: 25 cents per single copy; $15 per year; ments in family health, educa - will give them a level playing field with their their minds, because fixing our broken health $7.50 senior citizens and students; out of county add $1; out of state add $2. tion and economic self-suffi - Periodical postage paid at Southern Md. 20790. bigger competitors and enable them to cover care system is far too important to every ciency. The NFP helps children Postmaster, send address changes to Prince George’s Post, P.O. Box 1001, their employees. American to be used to gain political advantage.” avoid the pipeline to prison by Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. “I agree with President Obama’s strong sup - September 24 — October 1, 2009 — The Prince George’s Post —A5 BUSINESS

Business Exchange Governor O’Malley Announces the Release by William Reed of Maryland’s First Statewide Freight Plan By PRESS OFFICER Transportation Infrastructure Blacks and Healthcare Office of the Governor Director Janet Kavinoky. “In the coming years, America's Affordable Health emergency rooms, or charity. Summit Attracted Many Maryland will experience 75 Choices Act of 2009 is on the This is all about patching things percent more freight shipments table. Whatever version that up after people develop serious Federal And State Officials to sharing our roadways and rail - becomes law will have a great illnesses and chronic condi - Discuss A Long-Term Vision ways,” said Governor impact on poor and minority tions.” The U.S. is the only O’Malley. “This Statewide patients, the hospitals that treat industrialized country that does ANNAPOLIS, MD Freight Plan has identified more them and those hospitals’ doc - not provide universal health (September 2009) – Governor than 100 port, highway and rail tors, nurses and staff. In care. Americans spend $2.3 Martin O’Malley announced projects to help us support these regards to the Act, the interests trillion a year on healthcare, yet the release of Maryland’s first additional trucks and trains of Blacks and the poor need to is only 37th among nations, Statewide Freight Plan. without increasing congestion be placed on the table with the says the World Health The Plan was unveiled at the on our already overburdened question: What are the best Organization. Maryland Department of highways and commuter rail - ways to address problems in a Most Blacks endure the Transportation’s second ways. PHOTO BY UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, COURTESY FLICKR health care system all worse conditions among Statewide Freight Summit at This Plan shows how eco - CNN visits the CATT (Transportation Research) lab at the Americans agree is expensive Americans and live Third the BWI Airport Hilton. nomic development and quality University of Maryland and economically discriminato - World. Blacks are twice as sick In addition to reviewing the of life can coexist.” ry? as Whites and receive poorer new Plan, Transportation In preparation for the 75 per - system in the country,” said lenging times. African Americans have a health care. Secretary Beverley K. Swaim- cent increase by 2030, the Plan Transportation Secretary Maryland is one of the first high stake in the healthcare leg - We are over represented in Staley discussed the future of prioritizes the 100 projects Swaim-Staley. “Working states in the nation to adopt a islation and debate. From cra - ‘high-risk’ occupations, fre - freight in Maryland with key based on specific criteria rang - together with our public and Statewide Freight Plan that out - dle to grave, Blacks suffer from quently exposed to toxic chem - Federal and State officials ing from safety and security to private sector partners, this plan lines how freight and effective structural inequalities and prac - icals, and African-American attending the summit, includ - freight connectivity. will inform local and regional land use can work together to tices that negatively influence communities are more likely ing: Senator Benjamin L. The Statewide Freight Plan planning and guide our trans - create opportunities to preserve opportunities for us in educa - located near dumping grounds Cardin, Congressman John P. was built after many months of portation investments for years and improve the environment, tion, access to capital and equi - for municipal refuse and toxic Sarbanes, Congresswoman working with Maryland freight to come.” while strengthening Maryland’s table health care. Some Blacks waste.” The fundamental issue Donna F. Edwards, Department stakeholders. Working to support economy at the same time. buy into one side of the debate of Black Healthcare is an of Business and Economic “This Summit and the Maryland’s Smart, Green and For more information on the - whether the final bill should American quality of life issue Development Secretary Maryland Statewide Freight Growing Initiative, this Statewide Freight Plan, you can include a public plan–a govern - that’s has never been adequate - Christian S. Johansson, Federal Plan continue the communica - Statewide Freight Plan brings view or download the plan by ment-funded, government-run ly addressed. Even as Black Highway Administration tion and collaboration with us one step closer to imple - visiting this website link: healthcare option–similar to Health care indices started to Associate Administrator of local governments that is so menting a balanced and sustain - http://www.mdot.state.md.us/O Medicare. Out of public view catch up to Whites' in some Policy Shailen Bhatt and U.S. critical in developing the best able transportation vision for FL/StatewideFreightPlan.pdf three Congressional panels ways in recent years, Blacks Chamber of Commerce statewide and regional freight the State, even in these chal - with jurisdiction over health remain much less likely to policy have been working to undergo heart bypasses, appen - Generating Economic Recovery lars," Scott said. with all involved "to leave no from A 1 develop a single bill fulfilling dectomies and other common BRAC (TIGER) program, which offers Another avenue for funds stone unturned" in addressing President Obama's goals of procedures. Blacks receive transportation projects has meant grants to state and local govern - could come from federal money, traffic congestion and transporta - “guaranteeing access to quality, fewer mammograms and basic difficulty finding money for ments for transportation projects particularly the transportation bill tion issues related to BRAC. affordable health care for all tests and drugs for heart disease these projects. through the stimulus package. that is currently working its way Until these funding sources Americans”. The Tri- and diabetes. "BRAC created new needs, The state has submitted five grant through Congress. Rep. Dutch arrive, though, Scott said the state Committee’s legislation should Healthcare is treatment and but didn't provide the money to proposals, including a request for Ruppersberger, D-Cockeysville, will continue to design and arrive on the House floor in management of illness and address it," Scott said. "There are $58 million to improve intersec - has submitted more than $200 undertake projects as money September. preservation of health. The no BRAC funding sources on the tions around the three sites, but million in BRAC-related projects allows. Many members of the American Healthcare industry federal or state level." Scott admits funds in the pro - for the coming year, and Bridgett "Without these improve - Congressional Black Caucus complex receives 20 percent of One source of potential funds, gram are scarce. Frey, spokesman for Rep. Chris ments, traffic will definitely get have vowed not to vote for any the national economy and Scott said, could come from the "There's a lot of interest across Van Hollen, D-Kensington, said worse," Scott said. "There's no bill that doesn’t include a pub - incorporates several sectors Transportation Investments the country in getting those dol - the congressman would work question about that." lic option. On the other hand, providing services and prod - Healthcare ucts to improve individuals’ Cooperatives–nonprofit groups health. The industry includes Ribbon from A 1 Students at Highland The Public Education Despite the honor they that create networks of health care equipment and ser - Elementary have had difficulty Leadership Project at Harvard received, Highland Elementary providers and negotiate pay - vices and pharmaceuticals, Department of Education's with language arts proficiency University has presented a case students were most excited ment rates with them may biotechnology and life sci - Corrective Action list during in the past, Myrtle acknowl - study on Myrtle and the school, about their upcoming pizza attract bipartisan support. But, ences. Blacks are much less the 2004-2005 school year, edged, noting that there are 11 titled "The Turn-Around and party, announced by Grasmick. the need to address the large likely than Whites to receive according to a news release different languages spoken in Highland Elementary School." All Blue Ribbon Schools gaps in quality and quantity of many types of these industries’ from Montgomery County student homes. Also present at the assem - will be recognized at an awards care of African Americans rela - care products and services. Public Schools. "There has been a great deal bly: Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D- ceremony in Washington, D.C., tive to Whites will go missing Blacks are significantly Myrtle, former principal of of work and effort," Myrtle Kensington; Dr. Jerry Weast, in November. in the debate and its legislation. more prone to illness, tend to the high-performing Somerset said. "We fight with language Montgomery County Public Other Maryland public The National Institutes of experience more complications Elementary School in Chevy acquisition. We worry about the Schools Superintendent; and schools designated Blue Health reports: “As many as 1 and take longer to recover Chase, came out of retirement need for phonics and language Dr. Nancy Grasmick, Maryland Ribbon schools are Seventh in 100 Black men and women when sick. Blacks are more to start at Highland Elementary, studies." State Department of Education District Elementary School in develop heart failure before age likely to succumb to their ill - whose poverty rate is at nearly In 2009, more than 96 per - Superintendent. Parkton, Hammond Middle 50, 20 times the rate of whites nesses and generally die 82 percent, for the school year cent of students in third, fourth, Fifth-grader Tiana Wright School in Laurel, Stephen in this age group”; and NIH younger. Healthcare justice beginning 2005. He changed and fifth grades scored at levels had the privilege of introducing Decatur Middle School in says “Black women have demands that whatever legisla - staff and instituted new instruc - deemed proficient or advanced, Duncan, much to the delight of Berlin, Southern High School almost twice the rate of tion that emerges should have tion methods. according to the MCPS press her parents and grandparents in in Harwood, and Western High advanced breast cancer as provisions encouraging Myrtle, said Duncan, "had a release. the audience. School in Baltimore. White women do”. American medical organiza - laser-like focus on literacy." When the American tions; local, state and federal Mainstream gets sick, Blacks health agencies; and private from A 1 Major said, in an email. She tors of health care delivery," "Statistically, throughout the are sicker! Iowa Senator Tom foundations to focus more on Jobs added that her office "antici - Hill said. industry, there's always been Harkin says “We currently do this habitual problem and our needs are going to be for pates about the same levels for Hill called nursing a "reces - somewhat of a shortage of nurs - not have a health care system; launch studies, programs and serving our Maryland veterans." the next few years." sion-proof" profession, which es. It's not unique to federal ser - we have a sick care system. If initiatives to close the racial The Department of Health Among various health jobs, comes as a result of an aging vice," Davis said. "It's been an you’re, sick, you get care, gap in healthcare. and Human Services has at least the study notes that nurses in population, an increasing num - issue that's been ongoing for whether through insurance, seven divisions headquartered particular will be in great ber of people with chronic ill - several years now." Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, (William Reed – in the state, including the demand by the federal govern - nesses and the advancement of Hill sees the nursing short - community health centers, www.BlackPressInternational.com) National Institutes of Health in ment. Almost 35,000 nurses are the technology used to treat age as a result of a lack of facul - Bethesda. But Christine M. projected to be hired in the next patients. ty and facility space in nursing Major, Human Resources three years, which makes up "The need for nurses doesn't programs, as well as a need for Director for NIH, finds that the roughly 13 percent of all the go away [in a down economy]," more financial aid. Eighty-five organization has been hiring positions the government will Hill said. "It doesn't reduce." percent of her students are older SUBSCRIBE TODAY! health workers at the same rate need filled. Both Hill and Davis and have earned another degree, Call 301-627-0900 or recently. Dr. Martha Hill, dean of the expressed concern over the abil - Hill said, which means they're Mail Your Name and Address to: "Based on the last three years School of Nursing at The Johns ity of the federal government or usually carrying student debt. The Prince George’s Post , ... the NIH has been hiring about Hopkins University, sees this private hospitals to fill the pro - "The need for financial aid to P.O. Box 1001, 15 public health professionals, need for nurses as part of a jected nursing need, stemming help support the cost of educa - much larger trend. from the ongoing shortage of tion is a major, major need," Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 120 medical officers and 73 nurses on average per year," "The demand for nurses is qualified nurses around the Hill said. increasing worldwide in all sec - globe. A6 — September 24 — October 1, 2009 — The Prince George’s Post

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Fayetteville State InterTceptsOVictoWry at BN owie County Events BY PRESS OFFICER Bowie State University September 24. - October 1, 2009

(BOWIE, Md. - September Smithsonian Day 2009) The Fayetteville State On Saturday, September 26, 2009, The Radio and TV University defense intercepted Museum of Bowie Maryland., will participate in the fifth five Bowie State University annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. A passes and turned that into a 30- celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of 20 victory. knowledge, Smithsonian’s Museum Day reflects the spirit of The designated non-confer - the magazine, and emulates the free-admission policy of the ence game puts the Fayetteville Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, DC-based properties. State and Bowie State records Doors will be open free of charge to Smithsonian magazine at 1-2 on the year. readers and Smithsonian.com visitors at museums and cultural After both teams punted on institutions nationwide. their first two possessions, Last year, upwards of 200,000 people attended Museum Day, Broncos running back Richard with all 50 states plus Puerto Rico represented by over 900 Medlin capped off a seven-play, participating museums, including 84 Smithsonian affiliate 39-yard drive with a two-yard museums. This year, the magazine expects to attract over touchdown run, giving FSU a 1,000 museums. 7-0 lead with 2:46 left in the The Radio and TV Museum traces the story of broadcasting first quarter. from its roots to today's digital media through a number of Bowie State junior Rodney interactive displays plus some 37,000 audio and video clips of Webb (Baltimore, MD, Milford favorite and historic programmings. The Museum is located Mill Academy) scored the first at 2608 Mitchellville Road and is open Friday 10-5, Saturday of his three touchdowns of the and Sundays 1-5pm. Phone 301-390-1020 or visit us at afternoon at the 4:54 mark of http://www.radiohistory.org. the second quarter, pounding in PHOTO BY MARK COLEMAN Mikulski decried wage discrimination. "Let's start with equal pay for equal work," from one yard out. However, Peter Pan Club the point after by sophomore Thursday, September 24, 10:30 am Michael Gagne was blocked. 13, with 6:03 left in the third team season-high 299 yards, Bowie State career-high 151 Little aviators ages 5 & under will enjoy story time and Fayetteville State place kicker quarter. But an Austin Turner completing 19-of-38 passes. reception yards on seven catch - hands-on craft activities. Austin Turner gave the Broncos 25-yard field goal and Wilder's Fayetteville State's es. Ages 5 & under; FREE museum admission. a four point advantage (10-6) touchdown gave FSU a 30-13 Benjamin Williams completed The BSU Bulldogs defense Museum admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 18 & under about a minute and half later, lead with 7:59 remaining in the 14-of-29 passes for 168 yards was led by juniors Kyle Jackson College Park Aviation Museum booting a 49-yard field goal. game. and a touchdown. Williams' (Baltimore, MD, Edmondson) 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 20740 Fayetteville State added six Webb would add his third passes went to five different and Terence Peete, Jr. 301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544 more to the scoreboard with touchdown for the Bulldogs to receivers, with Bobby Wilder (Memphis, TN, Northwest) only 38 seconds left before conclude the scoring late in the catching the lone touchdown with nine and eight tackles Montpelier Fall Jazz Series: Buck Hill Quartet halftime after Joshua Wilkins fourth quarter. from seven yards out. each. Friday, September 25 8 pm intercepted a pass from BSU "We outplayed them in just Bowie State rolled up a sea - Fayetteville State will head Montpelier Arts Center freshman Tyrae Reid, Jr. about every statistical category, son-high 440 yards in total to Salem, Va. next Saturday to 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708 (Baltimore, MD, Baltimore but you can't turn the ball over offense with Webb leading the face Saint Paul's College. Local jazz legend Buck Hill is known worldwide for his soul - Polytechnic) at the FSU three the way we did today and ground game with 110 yards on Bowie State will roll out the ful and flawless saxophone playing. During his long career he and returned it 97 yards for a expect to win", said Bowie 24 carries and three touch - welcome mat for Livingstone has appeared onstage with Count Basie and Dizzie Gillespie, touchdown. State first-year coach Damon downs. Benjamin Williams led College next weekend in the among others. Austin made his second field Wilson. Fayetteville State’s Broncos conference opener for both $20/person, $18/seniors & Montpelier members goal attempt of the game at the Wilson went on to say, with 168 passing yards, com - teams. 301-377-7800; TTY 301-490-2329 9:53 mark of quarter three, "Even though we didn’t get the pleting 14 of 29. Kickoff time for the BSU increasing Fayetteville State's result we wanted, I'm happy Sophomore Clifton Budd Bulldogs and Livingstone Blue Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day lead to 20-6. Bowie State cut with the play of our freshman (Silver Spring, MD, Sherwood) Bears is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 10 am-5 pm the Broncos' lead to seven, 20- quarterback". Reid threw for a (aka Dominique) recorded a Free admission to the museum for any visitor plus one guest who present a Museum Day Admission Card. College Park Aviation Museum 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 20740 Akron Blasts Morgan State 41-0 301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544 Baden Blues Community Day Sunday, September 27 12 noon-5 pm Baden Community Center Behind 243 yards Total Offense 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine 20613 half, finishing 12-of-21 for 159 Devan James, who only had Carlton Jackson was 10-of - BY PRESS OFFICER Enjoy family fun featuring blues music, food, children's Morgan State University yards in the first half with scor - one carry in the offseason, was 19 for 87 yards for Morgan games and family entertainment. All ages welcome. ing passes of 9 and 16 yards to limited to 10 carries for 24 State, but threw two intercep - FREE admission; food available for purchase Deryn Bowser. yards. tions. Jackson’s first intercep - AKRON, Ohio -- Chris 301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030 Jacqueman passed for 162 Akron rolled up 436 total The Zips led 24-0 at half - tion helped set up the Zips’ first yards, and finished the game time, outgained the Bears 262- scoring drive of the contest in yards, Deryn Bowser had eight The Jungle Book with 186 passing yards, the 78, and forced two fumbles and the first quarter. receptions for 86 yards and the Tuesday, September 29 & 30 10:15 am & 12 noon most passing yards given up by collected an interception. Akron followed that up by Akron Zips earned its first win Publick Playhouse Morgan State since surrender - The only thing in question opening the second quarter with of the season on the opening 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly 20784 ing 243 passing yards against after the break was whether or a score when Jacqueman com - day of InfoCision Stadium, its Magik Theatre’s adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Towson on Sept. 6, 2008. not the Bears could avoid its pleted a 16 yard touchdown brand new $61 million dollar JungleBook begins with the discovery of a man-child by a The Bears couldn’t get any - first shutout since a 32-0 loss pass to Bowser. stadium. wolf pack in the Indian jungle. Filled with action, drama, thing going against Akron’s against South Carolina State on Alex Allen capped an 8-play, Jacqueman had a solid per - comedy, music, and dance, this vivid production will enthrall defense, and penalties didn’t Nov. 15, 2008. 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Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 backs during the contest, and route midway through the third Wagner, who avoided a couple Jacqueman threw for two 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. both days All-MEAC running back quarter. of tackles and raced 32-yards touchdowns in the decisive first Lunch will be available down the sideline for a touch - Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Church down. 10610 Old Fort Road NOTES:?Marked the most Fort Washington, Maryland 20744 points allowed by the Bears Telephone: 301-292-2323 since 2006 when they fell to To Subscribe South Carolina State by a score of 41-16 Our subscription price is $15 a year. Akron had nine different backs carry the ball on the day Akron held a 22_3 advan - Call 301.627.0900 tage in first downs or send us an email. Be sure to tell us: that you would like to subscribe, how you want to pay, and contact information.

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University of Baltimore, Maryland Wins Federal Grant to Recruit College Poll Workers PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS WASHINGTON- The U.S. • University of Missouri: deploy an online training pro - training videos and other elec - Election Assistance $20,000 gram that simulates the duties tion management materials. Commission (EAC) will award • University of Baltimore, of a poll worker. Hampton CHEVERLY AVENUE WILL CLOSE BETWEEN $750,000 in grants to 11 col - Maryland: $20,000 University, a historically black Background KILMER STREET AND FOREST ROAD ON SAT - leges and universities and two • University of Central university in southeastern The College Program grants URDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL nonprofit organizations to Florida: $75,000 Virginia, will provide a curricu - are authorized by the Help 1:30 PM recruit college students to serve • University of Texas Austin: lum on democracy and elec - America Vote Act of 2002. THERE WILL BE NO VEHICLES ALLOWED ON as poll workers during the 2009 $53,078 tions and hold mock election Since 2004, EAC has awarded and 2010 elections. • University of Southern trainings for student recruits. 74 grants, totaling $2.4 million, CHEVERLY AVENUE DURING THIS TIME. CHEV - Competition for the 2009 Help Mississippi: $48,471 The purpose of the College to colleges and nonprofits to ERLY COMMUNITY MARKET VENDORS WILL America Vote College Program • Vassar College, New York: Program is to recruit the next recruit, train and support col - BE SET-UP TO SELL FRESH PRODUCE AND THE grant was stiff, with 71 organi - $20,000 generation of poll workers. Poll lege students serving as poll MAYOR AND COUNCIL WILL BE PRESENT TO zations requesting over five The recipients come from workers are critical to running workers on Election Day. DISCUSS ANY MATTERS OF INTEREST. COME times more funding than was across the United States, and smooth elections--they set up EAC is an independent com - AND JOIN THIS COMMUNITY EVENT. available. their programs employ a variety and take down polling place mission created by the Help Following are the grant of methods to recruit poll work - materials and equipment, check America Vote Act of 2002. recipients and their funding ers, including those with spe - voters' registration, and demon - EAC serves as a national clear - STITCH N' TIME TEXTILES CLUB VOLUNTEERS amounts. Additional informa - cialized language and technical strate how to use voting sys - inghouse and resource of infor - Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. tion about the programs is skills and experience working tems. The program also seeks to mation regarding election Every 4th Saturday available on the EAC Web site. with people with disabilities. ease poll worker shortages such administration. It is charged Museum Out Kitchen, Rain or Shine Free Salish Kootenai College, for as those seen in the 2004 elec - with administering payments to Ewe like knitting? Sewing? Spinning wool? Then bring • Catskill Center for example, will recruit poll work - tion, where 5.8 percent of states and developing guidance Independence, New York: ers who speak the Salish and polling places and 4 percent of to meet HAVA requirements, your wheels and needles and be a part of living history $74,000 Kootenai languages to aid precincts reported having too adopting voluntary voting sys - at the Accokeek Foundation's National Colonial Farm. • Hampton University, Native American voters in the few poll workers, according to tem guidelines, and accrediting Virginia: $74,055 Lake and Flathead counties of the 2004 EAC Election Day voting system test laboratories The Stitch 'n Time Textiles Club will meet the 4th • LaGuardia Community Montana. The Palmetto Project, Survey. and certifying voting equip - Saturday of each month, beginning April 25th, 2009 College, New York: $74,041 in addition to recruiting 300 In addition to administering ment. It is also charged with from 1 pm to 4 pm. • Missouri Western State students in South Carolina, will the College Program, the EAC developing and maintaining a University: $74,807 apply their research and experi - also provides information about national mail voter registration Enjoy learning about the cultivation of fleece, wool • Palmetto Project, South ence to develop a guide to poll worker requirements in form. The three EAC commis - dying, and colonial textiles. Club members will use Carolina: $74,929 recruiting students and disad - each state, and issues guide - sioners are Gineen Bresso wool from the farm's heritage breed sheep to card, spin, • Regis University, vantaged youth as poll workers. books and information to local Beach, chair; Gracia Hillman, and knit. For those more handy with a sewing needle, Colorado: $74,611 The University of Florida will election officials on poll worker vice chair; and Donetta join us in creating 18th century clothing for our cos - • Salish Kootenai College, partner with the Orange County recruitment and training. Also Davidson. There is one vacancy tumed interpreters. And if you know how to use a Montana: $66,008 Supervisor of Elections to available at www.eac.gov are on the commission. Leclerc four harness loom, come do some weaving! For more information on the club and how to join, call or e- Child Watch from A 4 valuable results that enable chil - So Wide And My Boat Is So For more information about the mail the Accokeek Foundation at pro - dren to flourish. Preventing chil - Small: Charting a Course for the Children's Defense Fund, go to: [email protected]. comparison groups on measures dren from entering the cradle to Next Generation, is president of http://www.childrensdefense. that assess positive child devel - prison pipeline as early as possi - the Children's Defense Fund. org/. For more information about this and other events or opment. classes, please visit the Accokeek Foundation’s web site ble is the best opportunity to get All of these models prove and keep them on the right path at www.accokeek.org that working with the youngest to successful adulthood. Subscribe Today! at-risk children and their fami - Call 301-627-0900 or Mail Your Name and Address to: The Walk Now For Autism lies at the beginning of their Marian Wright Edelman, Prince George’s Post, P.O. Box 1001, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 The event is run by Autism Speaks and takes place lives is cost-effective and yields whose new book is The Sea Is October 31 on the National Mall. Registration begins at 9 am and the Walk begins at 10am. Walk Now for Autism Speaks is the organization's signature fund rais - ing event which creates a safe and fun day for families who are affected with autism. For more information, readers can call (202) 955-3111, email [email protected] or visit our website www.dcautismwalk.org. There is a $20 registration fee for adults and children 14 and under can walk for free. A8 — September 24 — October 1, 2009 — The Prince George’s Post COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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