June 2013 TAKOMAPARK A newsletter published by the City of Takoma Park, Maryland Volume 52, No. 6 n takomaparkmd.gov Kenner chosen as new City manager Takoma Park’s City Council has selected Brian Kenner, currently the Chief Operat- ing Officer for the Deputy Mayor’s Office of Planning and Economic Development for the District of Columbia, to fill the role of Takoma Park’s City Manager. Kenner was chosen with the help of a 28-member search committee of residents representing each of the City’s six wards. He was one of about 70 applicants, five of whom made it A new season to the interview stage of the hiring process. The Crossroads Farmers Market opens for the season on June 5, at 7676 New Hampshire Kenner’s first official day in office is June Ave. With locally grown produce and locally made prepared foods, the market is open 23. WHAT’S NEW? every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and this year has added new vendors with meat, Mayor Bruce Wil- eggs, baked goods and organic produce. On opening day, farmer Forrest Prichard will sign liams and the Tako- Trash collection his new book, “Gaining Ground.” Here, Rosa Sanchez, who runs the SNAP program, and ma Park City Coun- Michelle Dudley, market manager, at the pre-season potluck in May. For more informa- cil seek to leverage No changes this month tion, see www.crossroadscommunityfoodnetwork.org. And remember the Takoma Park Mr. Kenner’s unique Farmers Market on Laurel Avenue in Old Takoma, every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., background to help and the new MarVa Harvest at 7777 Maple Ave. (see story, page 4). push Takoma Park forward. “We be- lieve that Mr. Ken- ner’s strengths in the Kenner FY ‘14: City Council votes to area of public-private partnerships, budget and finance, and eco- nomic development are well suited to pro- lower taxes, add staff vide the City with the leadership needed as we move into the future,”said Williams. Annual budget approved May 20 The unexpected break is due in part to “Mr. Kenner brings a wealth of experience an increase in some State and County pay- in the areas of strategic planning, staff rela- tions and collaboration as well. We believe By Virginia Myers ments, including State Police Aid and High- way User Revenue and County cable operat- that his addition will be beneficial for our For the first time in recent memory, prop- ing funds and tax duplication funds. community.” erty taxes for most Takoma Park residents The number of full time staff will increase Kenner’s work for the District of Colum- are going down. by 5.5, which will accommodate Sunday bia has included managing a team that The City Council voted May 20 to set the hours for the library and computer center, completed the reuse plan for the Walter tax rate at 57 cents per $100 of assessed val- expand the Recreation Department’s after Reed Army Medical Center site, and simi- ue: that’s one cent less than last year, and 2 school care program, and shift part-time larly, leading a team that developed and cents less than the constant yield rate (the positions for City TV staff to full time posi- implemented a planning/redevelopment rate at which the revenue, based on lower as- tions. Also, there will be an increase in large framework for the St Elizabeth’s East Cam- sessed property values, would be the same grants to community organizations and pus. Kenner also served as the primary li- Takoma Park, MD 20912 Maple 7500 Ave. Mayor & Council as last year). That means, for a $400,000 projects, and funding for sustainability ini- aison for the D.C. Housing Strategy Task home, a property owner will pay $2,280 for tiatives, among other items. Force, which created a five-year plan for City taxes: $120 less than he or she would More specifically, the $23.1 million gen- affordable housing strategy in the city. have at the constant yield rate, and $40 less In addition to his work in D.C., Ken- than at last year’s rate. CITY BUDGET n Page 9 ner served as a senior fund manager of the Community Investments Group at Fan- ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER nie Mae; as vice president of the Public Takoma Park voting rights make history Institutions Group at Jones Lang LaSalle (specializing in public-private initiatives); mer felons to vote, and provides for same- City Council extends the vote as a manager of the Government Real Es- day voter registration. tate Advisory Services Consulting Practice to minors, felons The 6 to 1 City Council vote generated at Ernst & Young; and, as a Presidential By Virginia Myers intense interest during public hearings, Management Fellow for the federal govern- council meetings, and in online email dis- Takoma Park was all over the news last ment. He holds a master’s degree in pub- cussions, with residents weighing in on both month after the City Council voted to change lic policy from Harvard. Kenner says his sides of the issue. Those who favored access the City’s charter and allow 16- and 17-year- career has consistently involved bringing to voting booths for younger voters argued old residents to vote in municipal elections. various entities in the private and public that participating early in life would increase It is the first time a city in the United States sectors together, and he considers his posi-

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CITY COUNCIL Authorizes the TAP application, including Providing for an appointment to the Personnel WELCOMING RECEPTION FOR both the Ethan Allen Gateway Streetscape Appeal Board Monday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. NEW CITY MANAGER BRIAN project and the Flower Avenue Green Street Effects the reappointment of Sandra Coles-Bell KENNER project, with priority given to the Ethan Allen to the Board. Monday, June 10, 7:30 p.m. Gateway Streetscape Project and assures a Monday, July 1, 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. 20 percent cash match requirement for eligible RESOLUTION 2013-29 Atrium Lobby construction activities for both projects. Adopted May 13 Monday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. Join the City Council in welcoming Brian Kenner on Monday, July 1, 6:45 to 7:25 RESOLUTION 2013-25 Providing for appointments to the Nuclear-Free TPCC Auditorium p.m. in the Atrium Lobby of the Takoma Adopted May 13 Takoma Park Committee Park Community Center. Affrming the right to vote, establishing a task Effects the appointment of Linda Gunter and COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT force on voting, and supporting a Constitutional the reappointment of Paul Gunter, Julie Boddy amendment granting an individual right to vote and Linda Kanazaki to the Committee. Monday, June 10, 7:30 p.m. RESOLUTION 2013-21 Affrms that the right to vote is a fundamental ORDINANCE 2013-16 TPCC Azalea Room right to be cherished, protected and exercised Adopted April 22 and sets forth a number of steps to encourage Adopted May 20 (frst reading May 13; second reading May 20) TREE COMMISSION Regarding funding for the Flower Avenue Green voting; establishes a Task Force on Voting to Street project make recommendations to the City Council on Adopting the FY 2014 tax rates Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. Rescinds Resolution 2011-12 which provided policies or regulations needed to strengthen Sets the FY 2014 tax rates as follows: real direction to the City Manager regarding the the right to vote and voter participation in City property $0.57 per $100 of assessed valuation; TPCC Lilac Room budget of the Flower Avenue Green Street elections; and endorses an amendment to the personal property $1.55 per $100 of assessed Project. U.S. Constitution that would grant an individual valuation; railroad and public utilities $1.57 per RECREATION COMMITTEE right to vote along with legislative actions $100 of assessed valuation. RESOLUTION 2013-22 related to elections and voting. Thursday, June 13, 7:30 p.m. ORDINANCE 2013-17 (FIRST READING Adopted April 22 RESOLUTION 2013-26 MAY 13; SECOND READING MAY 20) TPCC Hydrangea Room Providing for an appointment to the Committee Adopted May 13 on the Environment Adopted May 20 ARTS AND HUMANITIES Supporting state funding for renovation of the Adopting the FY 2014 Stormwater Budget Appoints Erin R. Kelley (Ward 4) to the Essex House COMMISSION Committee on the Environment for a term to Adopts the FY 2014 Stormwater Management expire on June 30, 2015. Approves the rehabilitation of the Essex House and sets the base rate for the Stormwater Apartments and the fnancing of the project Management fee at $55. Tuesday, June 25, 7 p.m. RESOLUTION 2013-23 either directly by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development TPCC Hydrangea Room Adopted May 6 ORDINANCE 2013-18 (FIRST READING or through the Department’s Community MAY 13; SECOND READING MAY 20) Resolution commenting on the countywide Development Administration. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS transit corridors functional master plan update Adopted May 20 COMMITTEE Recommends adoption of the Countywide RESOLUTION 2013-27 Adopting the FY 2014 Budget Transit Corridors Function Management Plan Adopted May 13 CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION Thursday, June 27, 8:30 a.m. conditioned upon certain revisions to the draft Providing for an appointment to the Arts and document. 2013-1 TPCC Hydrangea Room Humanities Commission RESOLUTION 2013-24 Effects the appointments of Chiara Atoyebi Adopted May 15 (frst reading April 15; second (Ward 6) and Karin Abromaitis (non-resident) to reading May 15) Adopted May 6 *All meetings are open to the public unless noted the Arts and Humanities Commission. Amends the Takoma Park Charter regarding Authorizing submission of MAP-21 elections and voting. See the fair summary of otherwise. Additional meetings may be scheduled Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) RESOLUTION 2013-28 the resolution for additional information. Application after the Takoma Park Newsletter deadline. For Adopted May 13 (VOTING NO: Councilmember Schultz) the most up to date information, check www. takomaparkmd.gov/committees/calendar. Most meetings are held in the Takoma Park Community members (aged 16 to 21 on the date of ments are expected to be made July 1. Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center, 7500 Maple CITY Notices appointment). Two members of the Task Ave. (TPCC). Individuals interested in receiving a Force will be selected by the Takoma Park City Election – November 5, 2013 Task Force on Voting – Seeking weekly Council agenda and calendar update by Board of Elections and recommended to Applicants The next City election for Mayor and e-mail should contact the City Clerk at 301-891-7267 the Council for appointment. Councilmembers will take place on Tues- As part of the Right to Vote Resolution The Task Force will be asked to issue or [email protected]. day, November 5, 2013. The Nominating adopted on May 13, the City Council es- a preliminary report with recommenda- Caucus will occur on October 1, 2013. Notice on ADA Compliance tablished a Task Force on Voting to make tions for the 2013 election by September Watch the City of Takoma Park website recommendations to the City Council 15, 2013 and a final report with its find- The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring and future issues of the Takoma Park on any policies or regulations needed ings and recommendation to the City that individuals with disabilities are able to fully Newsletter for complete election informa- to strengthen the right to vote and voter Council by June 30, 2014 unless its term participate in public meetings. Anyone planning to participation in City elections. Up to 11 is extended by the Council. tion. Any resident thinking of running attend a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public members will be appointed by the Coun- Additional information and an applica- for office may contact Jessie Carpenter, hearing, and who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, cil. Members should be Takoma Park tion form is available at takomaparkmd. City Clerk, at [email protected] services or accommodations is invited to contact the residents or represent organizations with gov or by contacting Jessie Carpenter, or 301-891-7267 to receive preliminary information about qualifications and re- acting City manager at 301-891-7229 or suzannel@ expertise in election law or policy, voting City Clerk, [email protected] quirements. takomagov.org at least 48 hours in advance. rights or voter registration. The Council or 301-891-7267. The deadline for initial will aim to appoint at least two youth applications is June 19, 2013. Appoint- CITY NOTICES n Page 3

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Emergency Preparedness Committee Needs New Members The seven-member Emergency Pre- paredness Committee is seeking three members to fill vacancies. The Committee (EPC) provides community input into the City’s planning for emergencies and en- courages residents and others to be pre- The proposed community kitchen could pared. Committee membership includes accommodate entrepreneurs like Michelle seven Takoma Park residents appointed Diagne, left, who currently uses her own by the City Council, senior City staff se- kitchen to make the Senegalese beignets, lected by the City Manager, and several above, so popular among her friends and members representing other agencies. family. Below, organizers Lorig Charkoudi- Currently, the EPC meets on the fourth an and Jill Feasley check out the Vulcan Thursday of each month, alternating be- oven in the church, pre-renovation. tween morning and evening meetings. Photos by Virginia Myers Newly Established Safe Roadways Committee The Safe Roadways Committee will ad- vise the City Council on transportation related issues including, but not limited to, pedestrian and bicycle facilities and safety, traffic issues and transit services. The Committee will also encourage Ta- koma Park residents to use alternatives to driving, including walking, bicycling, and transit. Residency is required. The Cooking up community meeting schedule will be set based on members’ preferences. Access to kitchen opens doors for entrepreneurs Other opportunities to serve on City street from the church. She is very popu- en will be equipped,” said member Jill boards, commissions and committees By Rick Henry lar among her friends and family because Feasley, who is also the Director of Meals UÊ Arts and Humanities Commission Nancia Sical speaks Spanish. The re- of the Senegalese beignets she makes. She on Wheels of Takoma Park and a member (vacancies) porter does not. When asked through is hoping to move beyond that small cir- of the church. “Will we want grills and UÊ Commission on Landlord-Tenant a translator what a community kitchen cle and start making and selling the beig- deep fryers? Probably not, but we don’t Affairs (landlords or property might mean to her life, no words were nets commercially. A community kitchen know.” managers needed) necessary, however. could allow her to do just that. The coalition has reached out to Dan UÊ Committee on the Environment As Sical paused to consider the ques- “I would love to sign up and use the Hall of the DC Central Kitchen, which (vacancies) tion, a steady smile crossed her face. Soon kitchen, depending on the cost,” she said. has set up a similar community kitchen she was beaming, realizing the possibili- UÊ Ethics Commission (one vacancy) “It would be a great advantage to me to in the District, for advice and insight. ties and opportunities that could come have a kitchen I could use right around Reaching out – whether for advice, leg- UÊ Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee her way if she had access to a commercial the corner -- if there is room for me to roll islative assistance, or funding – has been (vacancies) kitchen. and mix dough.” a hallmark of the coalition’s efforts. They UÊ Recognition Task Force – short term There was no need for translation. Members of the coalition, represent- have been working since August 2011 to commitment (vacancies) Sical, a native of Guatemala who lives ing such groups as Meals on Wheels, the bring the community kitchen to fruition. UÊ Recreation Committee (vacancies) in Langley Park, operates Nancia’s Anto- Crossroads Community Food Network, Recently, they have shepherded the proj- UÊ Safe Roadways Committee – newly jitos, a food business which sells tamales, DC Central Kitchen and the church itself, ect through some important regulatory reestablished (vacancies) tacos, grilled corn and other Latin spe- plan to charge a sliding scale membership and development hurdles, most notably View information at takomaparkmd.gov cialties at festivals and the Crossroads fee based on income to those who want to when the Montgomery County Council or contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, at Farmer’s Market. She also operates Dec- use the kitchen. They envision an average passed Zoning Text Amendment 11-08, 301-891-7267 or jessiec@takomaparkmd. oraciones Nancia, crafting fruit arrange- monthly fee of $250. The plan calls for 75 allowing commercially certified kitch- gov to apply or request information. ments for special occasions. As such, she available rental hours per week with up ens in houses of worship in residential represents exactly the type of micro-en- to five people being able to work in the neighborhoods, provided that the kitchen trepreneur organizers at the Takoma Park kitchen at a time. is not more than 5 percent of the total Silver Spring Community Kitchen Coali- As to whether Diagne will have room square footage of the building. MAYOR’S OFFICE HOURS tion hope will utilize the Takoma Park to roll and mix dough, that shouldn’t be Another important development was Silver Spring Community Kitchen, which a problem, but coalition members are still securing a $250,000 bond bill from the Mayor Bruce will be housed at the Takoma Park Pres- state legislature. In order to access all of Williams welcomes working out the specifics of the kitchen, comments and byterian Church on Tulip Avenue when it no small challenge given the diverse the bond money, the coalition must raise suggestions. opens some time in 2014. needs and interest of those who will be an equal amount in matching funds. Community members Michelle Diagne is another. Diagne, utilizing it. are invited to meet a native of Senegal, lives just down the “We don’t know exactly how the kitch- n with him during COMMUNITY COOKING Page 11 his offce hours on and other submissions will be considered for publication; send to Tuesdays: THE TAKOMA PARK NEWSLETTER [email protected] or Newsletter, City of Takoma Park, 7500 2 – 5 p.m. by appointment Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912. Editor: Virginia Myers 5 – 6 p.m. drop-in hours (check in at the Name, address and telephone number must accompany all submitted information desk and let the receptionist Production: Electronic Ink material. Editor reserves the right to edit for length, clarity, style, know you are here to see the Mayor) www.takomaparkmd.gov spelling and grammar. 6 – 7 p.m. by appointment Vol. 52, No. 6 Published material containing opinions does not necessarily refect the For additional information or to make an views of the Newsletter or the City of Takoma Park. The Takoma Park Newsletter is published 12 times a year as the offcial appointment, contact Executive Assistant The Newsletter does not accept commercial, classifed, political Peggye Washington at peggyew@ publication of the City of Takoma Park, takomaparkmd.gov. advertisements. takomagov.org Letters to the editor, reports by community groups, calendar items The Newsletter is printed on recycled–content paper. or 301-891-7230.

June 2013 Takoma Park News n Page 3 HOUSING BUILDING MAILBOX COMMUNITY Keeping cool with air conditioning fee Affordable farm fare By Moses A. Wilds, Jr. Landlord-Tenant Coordinator on Maple Ave With the weather turning hot, I Ray Nosbaum is bringing the veggies to am so glad to have air condition- the people. ing! But my landlord just sent me That’s the idea behind his MarVa Har- a note to say he’s increasing the vest, a new produce market open every air conditioning rental fee – next Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Essex month. That seems fast! Is that ad- House, the apartment building at 7777 equate notice of an increase? And Maple Ave. what’s the maximum amount he Nosbaum is coordinating the market with the residents of Essex House, and will can charge for renting a window air feature sustainably grown, organic produce conditioner? from Calvert Farm and other nearby farms With the warmer days of summer in Cecil County, Maryland. On one recent The weather was chilly at the beginning of the season, but the new MarVa Harvest market is rapidly approaching, you’re not the Saturday, he offered an array of spinach, expected to warm up with the temperatures. Here, Essex House residents fank Ray Nosbaum, only one with air conditioner fees Swiss chard, rhubarb, mushrooms and founder of the market. From left, Cherwanda Oliver, Sharon Reed, Nosbaum, and Cherena on your mind. And you’re right: a apples. He plans to hold events that will at- Oliver. Photo by Virginia Myers month’s notice isn’t much. tract new customers each week: an oppor- Any proposed increase in an air tunity to meet the farmer, a recipe contest, purpose is to provide healthy, affordable MarVa Harvest is also designed to build chef demonstrations and more. food to low and moderate income families, community and help individuals and conditioning fee requires two months The new endeavor is a community bene- and to support local farmers (within 100 households reduce their carbon footprint advance written notice (6.16.110.D of fit corporation, also known as a B Corpora- miles of Takoma Park, Long Branch and by offering food that has not been shipped the Takoma Park Code). That means tion: it is a for-profit corporation that volun- Langley Park neighborhoods). Prices are across country, or grown with petroleum- an increase that would begin June 1 tarily meets higher standards of corporate significantly lower than those of local food based fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. would require written advisement purpose, transparency and accountability, stores, says Nosbaum, who has drawn up More information about the market is no later than March 31. If your notice typically contributing to the community in a chart showing how shoppers can save at available at www.marvaharvest.com. of the proposed increase did not pro- some significant way. MarVa Harvest’s dual his stand. vide the required two months notice, you should contact your landlord and ask that he provide you with the re- Art Walk, Flower Ave quired two months notice before the increase goes into effect. Seven artists opened their homes and studios In accordance with Section on a sunny spring day, May 4, for “Local 6.16.110.C and Administrative Regu- Color,” the annual neighborhood art walk on lation Number 3-06, the maximum Flower Avenue. Here, painter Annie Comp- amount that may be charged for the ton welcomes visitors to her home, where rental of a window air conditioner is she displayed oil paintings and drawings in $35 a month. This rental fee may only various media. Other artists who opened their be charged for the months of May homes and studios to a casual group of local through September. Tenants may, visitors, included Catalina Stirling, with oil and acrylic on found wood; Marilyn Banner, if permitted by their lease, provide encaustic painting; Lola Copinga, fused glass; their own window air conditioner if Karte Samworth, watercolor, pen and ink, the unit is equivalent in size, con- hand pulled prints and dioramas; and Joan figuration and energy efficiency stan- Samworth, oil and watercolor painting. dards to the unit being rented from the landlord. Photo by Virginia Myers Also, remember that if your land- lord pays for the building’s electricity and a separate fee has been charged “Summit” meeting equips tenants with information for increased electricity usage during Residents may think that Takoma Park is all about property sociations and learned about the mechanics of reporting code the summer months (May through owners, but the City is working hard to corral the energy and violations in their buildings. September), that usage fee must be interest of renters as well. At approximately 50 percent of the Perhaps the most timely presentation was a review of for the actual electricity charges in- population, tenants have enormous influence in shaping City changes that have been proposed for Takoma Park’s housing curred. You may request your land- life. code, including a new rule allowing political campaigners ac- lord in writing to provide you with To build community among its renters, the City has been cess to apartment buildings, another requiring landlords to copies of applicable bills from the hosting Tenant Summit meetings, offering tenants an oppor- supply voting information to new tenants, a new requirement tunity to share their experiences at various properties, and regarding how tenants prepare units for scheduled mainte- utility provider along with an expla- to learn about how to communicate effectively with their nance, and clarifications of such matters as repair cost notifi- nation of how the increased usage fee landlords. At the May 18 meeting, a dozen tenants gathered cation and rekeying of units between tenants. was calculated. at the Takoma Park Community Center, where they learned The next tenant summit will be in October. For more in- about the new produce market held on Saturdays at the Essex formation on how to form a tenant association or to obtain a Tenants or landlords with questions House (7777 Maple Ave.,) a rental building with 135 units copy of the minutes of the meeting, contact lindaw@takom- regarding the city’s Landlord-Tenant and (see article above for details on the market). They exchanged aparkmd.gov or call 301-891-7222. COLTA Laws can contact me at 301- information about activities within their respective tenant as- 891-7215 or at [email protected].

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Rock and roll, sea shanties and two plays on stage THE ARTS Red Sammy Saturday, June 1 7 p.m. Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium On Saturday, June 1, rock band Red Sammy will celebrate its new CD release at a night of poetry and song, with Uni- versity of Baltimore professor and poet Steve Matanle. The band name is a refer- ence to a character in Flannery O’Connor’s short story, “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” Red Sammy’s latest album, “These Poems with Kerosene,” deals with the beauty in imperfection: life, work, hard work, disap- pointment, love and loss are all themes en- twined in their songs. Admission is free. The band will be sell- ing (and signing) CDs after the show.

Sea Shanties Saturday, June 15 7:30 p.m. Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium Once upon a time the Dutch were mas- ters of the sea. Today, their maritime music lives on in Kapriol’!, a lively quartet from John Fahey documentary premiers in Takoma Park the coastal region along the North Sea. Singing in both Dutch and English, the Friday, June 28 artist-run, artist-founded record labels in band’s repertoire of sea shanties features 7 p.m. the world. Takoma Records was instru- interpretations of ancient Dutch and Fri- Advance Passes Available mental in releasing over 120 records over sian songs as well as their own composi- Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium the course of three decades, including the work of older musicians like Bukka White tions. Their music showcases Renaissance, Scandinavian and Celtic music, as well as Takoma Park’s most famous son, gui- and Big Joe Williams. A performance by Fahey label mate, Bal Folk (a form of folk dance which origi- tarist John Fahey, is celebrated with a nated in France). new documentary, In Search of Blind Joe Max Ochs, follows the screening as well A donation of $15 per person is request- Death: The Saga of Fahey, screening in as a Q&A with film director James Cull- ed at the door; all money raised goes di- the Takoma Park Community Center on ingham, flautist and Fahey friend Nancy rectly to the musicians. Friday, June 28. John Fahey was a cru- Mclean, session engineer and musicolo- cial figure in expanding the boundaries gist Joe Bussard, and Fahey’s boyhood of acoustic guitar, drawing from blues, friend Rob Gardner. Student one-acts Native American music, Indian ragas, ex- The screening is free and open to the Wednesday, June 5 perimental dissonance, and pop. public with a suggested donation of $10. 6 p.m. He recorded his first album in 1959, Advance passes are available at the House Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium ascribing part of it to the pseudonymous of Musical Traditions or the Takoma Park Free Community Center (limit two passes per “Blind Joe Death.” Only 95 copies of the Ninth grade students from Montgomery LP were pressed, making it a coveted person). For holders of advance passes, the suggested donation of $10 will be col- Blair High School’s Communication Arts collector’s item today. Fahey re-recorded Program have created 10-minute plays that the album in 1964 and 1967 for his own lected at the door, on the day of the show only. explore a diverse set of social issues includ- Takoma Records label, one of the first ing the evolution of music, peaceful revo- lutions, technology (and its malfunctions) and more. Students will host a bake sale for Two-day jazz fest includes workshops, live music a charity following the performances. Palestinian/ Israeli voices The 18th Annual Takoma Park under Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra, the Friday, June 7, 8 p.m. JazzFest, on June 9, will kick off the day Army Blues jazz band, vocalist Lynn Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium before with a series of free workshops at Veronneau, and University of Maryland Free the Montgomery College Cultural Arts jazz program director Chris Vadala. Nine actors use historical narratives to Center (7995 Georgia Avenue, Silver The festival will also feature arts, crafts, present the drama of the Palestinian/Israeli Spring). The workshops include Jazz- and international food from more than conflict in a staged reading of Voices Speak singing for elementary kids, featuring 75 craft and food vendors. to Us by local playwright David McWellan. Lisa Yves Jazz for Kids; and instrumen- A pre-JazzFest warm-up concert with From the turn of the 20th century until the tal jazz technique workshops for stu- the Takoma Park Middle School Jazz present, the play introduces the perspec- dents from middle-school age to adult, tives of a rotating cast of ten Israelis and which will be followed by two concerts. Band is also scheduled at El Golfo Res- taurant in Silver Spring, 6 to 8 p.m. on Palestinians as they confront one another On Sunday, June 9, JazzFest moves through both narratives and poetry. Sunday, June 2. to downtown Takoma Park with con- Personal dialogue, poem and song are For more information, go to www.tp- tinuous free live performances on two combined into a theatrical format. The stages, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featured jazzfest.org , call 240-277-6291, or send drama escalates to a climax and then to the performers include the all-star 20-and- an e-mail to [email protected]. characters better understanding the crisis and their lives. June 2013 Takoma Park News n Page 5 There is a one-time, non-refundable, fee of $50 paid to the instructor at the frst class for uniform. TP Community Center Dance Studio Saturdays, July 13 - August 31 RECREATION Beginners 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Advanced 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. TP residents $150 Non-residents $170

Ladies’ Boot Camp I Ages 16 and older A total body program that includes a circuit of drills such as jumping jacks, running, push- ups, squats, crunches and weight training. A challenging workout within a quick hour. TP Recreation Center Gymnasium Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 4 – June 27, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $45/4 weeks

Pilates Ages 16 and older A fun and invigorating workout that teaches controlled movements utilizing the body’s “core” - abdomen, back, and hips. This mind-body exercise improves core control, coordination, standing alignment and balance with mat exercise, and helps participants tone, streamline and realign the body. TP Recreation Center front meeting room Participants in the Recreation Department’s job training program get down to business. From left, Ruth Sam, Aminata Kante, Teen Recreation Wednesdays, May 22 – June 26, 6 - 7 p.m. Program Assistant Medinat Abas, Rebecca Black, Tamar Weise, Isha Sarr, Heaven Atta, Ivoryanna Manuel, Teen Recreation Program Assistant $60/6 weeks Katurah Jones, Jarell Jones. Photo by Leicia Monfort Teens on the Move Camp June 17 - August 9, 6 – 9 p.m. Ride of Your Life Bike Workshop Ages 18 and up Grades 5 – 8: YOUTH/TEENS Ages 13 – 17 Takoma Bicycle is partnering with the TP residents $30 Recreation Department to hold several spring/ The Teens on the Move Camp combines a Non-residents $40 Double Dutch perfect balance of experiential learning, summer biking workshop for commuters, community service, fun activities and Grades 9 – 12: called Ride of Your Life. Bruce Sawtelle will be Ages 6 – 14 career development. Must register seven TP residents $5 talking about basic safety concerns, bicycle Learn the art of Double Dutch through a fun business days before the start date. For more Non-residents $10 maintenance, how to fx a fat, and things to and aerobic endurance workout that includes information or questions, please contact take on rides. Open to cyclists of varying skill single rope jumping, Double Dutch turning Leicia Monfort at 301-0891-7283 or leiciam@ levels. The workshop will conclude with a and jumping, stretching, toning, jogging and takomagov.org. FITNESS/HEALTH question-and-answer session. Registration is calisthenics. TP Community Center Teen Lounge required. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and bringing your bicycle along is not required. Mondays, 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. (on-going) Aerobics: Cardio Groove and Strength 1-week Sessions, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: TP Community Center Azalea Room TP Recreation Center Front Meeting Room July 8-12 OR Ages 16 and up Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Free with membership card July 15-19 OR The moves are easy to follow, the beat never Free July 22-26 stops. This is a heart-pumping, calorie- burning workout that includes a cardio groove Counselor in Training (CIT): second TP resident $110 per session / $35 per trip followed by strength training with resistance Yoga Nidra - Meditation and Relaxation *Space permitting session added equipment for a total body workout. Ages 16 and older Non-resident $120 per session / $45 per trip Ages 14 – 17 TP Community Center Dance Studio This meditative yoga practice helps reduce *Space permitting Participants will learn the introduction of Mondays, June 3 – July 8, 6:10 – 7:10 p.m. stress, increases general physical and what it means to be a CIT as well as Camp mental well-being and brings greater joy and TP residents $60 Standards and leadership skills. All registered Tremendous Trips ease into everyday life. Students are guided CIT participants will also receive First Aid/ Non-residents $70 through the meditation while lying on a yoga Ages 6 – 12 CPR/Blood Bourne Pathogen certifcations. For mat and blankets or seated in a comfortable Spend a day or two with us between the end more information or questions, please contact position. This systematic practice uses of the school year and the frst day of camp. Jazzercise Leicia Monfort at 301-891-7283 or leiciam@ positive affrmations, visualization, awareness Each day offers a different experience. Before takomagov.org. Ages 16 and older of the body and breath, and self-inquiry. Each Care and After Care are not available. *Trips Jazzercise is the art of Jazz combined with student should bring their own yoga mat, a few TP Community Center Lilac Room are subject to change. the science of exercise physiology. Each 60-70 blankets, and a pillow. Training dates: (all dates required) TP Community Center Azalea Room minute class includes easy-to-follow, fun, TP Community Center Dance Studio Tuesday, June 4, 4 – 6 p.m. (intro/camp Monday – Friday, June 17 – 21, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 aerobic dance routines, weights for muscle Mondays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. standards) p.m. strength and stretching exercises, all to the Session 1: June 3 - June 24 Thursday, June 6, 4 – 6 p.m. (what it means to Mon, June 17 - Gaithersburg Water Park beat of music from oldies to jazz to the newest be a CIT) pop tunes. Session 2: July 1 - July 22 Tue, June 18 - National Museum of Natural Saturday, June 8, 4 – 6 p.m. (frst aid/CPR History TP Recreation Center Gymnasium TP residents $50 training) Non-residents $60 Wed, June 19 - Volcano Island Mondays and Wednesdays (on-going) $25 7 – 8 p.m. Thu, June 20 - National Children’s Museum Saturdays, 8 – 9 a.m. (on-going) Fri, June 21 - AMC Theaters ART/FILM/VIDEO $45 per month EFT (Easy Fitness Ticket) For TP residents $40 Non-residents $50 $110/8 week pass Encaustic Collage Weekend Workshop a full $30 joining fee required for EFT Ages 16 and older listing of Y.E.S. League Basketball and/or 8 week pass $15 drop-in (with $20 fee) Encaustic collage is a collage medium that Takoma Grades 5 – 12 uses bees wax as an adhesive and allows This past summer the Takoma Park “Youth for layering of papers and lightweight found Park Recreation Department Exposed to Success” summer basketball Kung Fu (Summer session) materials as a base for over painting with oil league was a huge success as it served over and encaustic paint. This workshop will cover Ages 4 – 16 programs, activities and classes, 100 youth in the community. This program collage layering processes using translucent please visit us online at www. provides a positive venue for youth to express This ancient form of self-defense provides and opaque papers and sculptural effects that themselves through the game of basketball. physical and mental exercise which helps can be created with the wax with stencils, takomaparkmd.gov/recreation and Teams will be guaranteed six games and students defend themselves by strengthening stamps and incising. All materials will be click on our Spring/Summer guide. receive a Y.E.S. League t-shirt. Ten-player hand-eye coordination. The student will gain rosters (six teams per division). physical ftness, mental and spiritual strength. RECREATION n Page 7

Page 6 n Takoma Park News June 2013 RECREATION FOREVER YOUNG: 55 PLUS Planning Your Legacy/Legal Services THUNDERBOLTS 2013 n From page 6 Workshop HOME SCHEDULE provided for the $40 materials fee, including all Antique Crossroads and Beaver Creek Ages 55 and older The Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts play substrates, medium, brushes and paint. Malls, Hagerstown, MD Are your affairs in order? Do you have in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, TP Community Center Art Studio a wooden bat league of 12 teams in the D.C. Ages 55 and older questions about wills, living wills, power-of- Saturday, June 8 – Sunday June 9 For those who like to browse antique shops, and Baltimore areas. Top college players attorney and advance funeral planning? Have 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. we’ll visit Beaver Creek Antiques and Antique are recruited to play. Players from outside TP residents $230 Crossroads, a big double antiques mall in your legal questions answered by Kelly A. the area stay with host families in Takoma Non-residents $260 Hagerstown, Maryland. Bring spending money Perkins, Staff Attorney, Maryland Legal Aid Park and Silver Spring. If you are interested in hosting a player, call 301-270-0794. for lunch and shopping. Lots of walking! Bus Bureau, and LaVerne Ross, Advance Planning Film Appreciation pick up at Franklin Apartments, Mapleview Counselor. Registration is required. Home games at Montgomery Blair Baseball Apartments, and Victory Tower only. Stadium : 51 East University Blvd., Silver Ages 18 and older Registration opens June 3. TP Community Center Lilac Room Spring, Md. in the Four Corners area Have fun exploring the world of flm. Over the Friday, June 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Choose the day that fts in your schedule: course of six weeks, we will view, study and Adults, $5; Children under 18, $2 discuss the best in comedy, Western, musical, Free Wednesday, June 5, 1 p.m. OR Youth baseball and softball players in uniform and children mystery, sci-f and horror flms. We will view Saturday, June 8, 1 p.m. these flms in Takoma Park’s state-of-the-art, Forever Young Birthday Party under age 5, free Free big screen auditorium. Monday through Saturday games, 7 p.m.; Ages 55 and older TP Community Center Auditorium Sunday games, 6 pm. Honoring April, May and June birthdays with Tuesdays, June 4 – July 9, 7 – 9:30 p.m. cake, ice cream and well wishes. Drop-in. PETS Sunday DH on June 30 starts at 5 pm. TP residents $75 TP Community Center Lilac Room Non-residents $85 Schedule subject to change. Check website, Friday, June 14, 1 - 2 p.m. www.tbolts.org, for updates. Dog Obedience Training Free DAY DATE OPPONENT ENVIRONMENTAL Improve your relationship with your dog and Thursday 6/6 Gaithersburg Giants Historic Tudor Place, Washington, D.C. build your dog’s confdence with proven Friday 6/7 Vienna River Dogs Make Your Own Organic Herbal Body positive rewards techniques that use not only Care Products Ages 55 and older Sunday 6/9 Bethesda Big Train Tour the 1805 estate of Thomas Peter and food, but real time rewards such as praise, Wednesday 6/12 Rockville Express Ages 10 and older Martha Custis (granddaughter of Martha play time, toys and freedom. We’ll show you Friday 6/14 Youse’s Orioles Organic herbal body care products can be Washington) in the heart of Georgetown. techniques and games to teach your dog pricey, but everyone deserves products that Sunday 6/16 D.C. Grays Explore a fascinating collection of decorative the basics such as sit, down, come, stay, are safe and affordable. In this workshop, we arts, many from Mount Vernon, and fve acres Saturday 6/22 Presstman Cardinals stand, and heel that you can share with the will make our own face scrub and shampoo, of historic gardens. Bring spending money Monday 6/24 Herndon Braves while pampering ourselves at the same time. whole family. We’ll also address any problem for lunch. Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments, Wednesday 6/26 Baltimore Redbirds It’s easy, inexpensive and fun to make your Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower behaviors such as jumping, nipping, barking, own! Bring an empty shampoo bottle that has Friday 6/28 Baltimore Redbirds only. Registration opens June 3. and pulling on the leash. been rinsed out and a towel. Sunday 6/30 So. MD Nationals (DH) Thursday, June 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Heffner Park Community Center TP Community Center Art Studio Wednesday 7/3 Vienna River Dogs $8 Tuesdays, July 16 - Aug. 20, 7 – 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 10:30 a.m – 1 p.m. Saturday 7/6 Alexandria Aces TP residents $100 TP residents $35 Sunday 7/7 Gaithersburg Giants Non-residents $45 Non-residents $120 Wednesday 7/10 D.C. Grays Friday 7/12 Rockville Express Celebrate Takoma, Sunday 7/14 Youse’s Orioles Azalea Awards combine Saturday 7/20 Alexandria Aces Wednesday 7/24 Bethesda Big Train The frst annual Celebrate Takoma festival Friday 7/26 Herndon Braves included activities from the many cultures Sunday 7/28 Presstman Cardinals represented among Takoma Park residents: everything from Brazilian dance to Liberian Thunderbolts Summer Camps story telling, as well as food and games. Also at the festival, the Takoma Foundation lauded The team also runs summer baseball its Azalea Award winners for outstanding camps in June and July for boys and girls 7 to 15. Instruction is from Doug Remer, community service. Among the winners were the Thunderbolts head coach, assisted Dan Hutton, a Takoma Park Elementary by T-Bolts coaches and players, who School teacher named Green Activist for his emphasize fundamentals, baseball values work instilling environmental values in his and discipline, conditioning and healthy frst-graders. With him are Foundation lifestyle choices. After camp in the evenings, President Franca Brilliant and Hutton’s campers can cheer for their coaches at T-Bolts games! daughter, Maggie. For a list of winners see www.takomafoundation.org. Week long camps: June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5 (no camp July 4), July 8-12, July 15- Photo by Regina Reese 19, and July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, St. Bernadette School, 80 University Blvd. East in Silver Spring, across the street from Blair High School. $205 per week except for week of July 4, at $175. Three-day specialty camps: For ages 11-16. Intensive training from Thunderbolt coaches SATURDAY, JUNE 8 on batting (Day 1), pitching and catching (Day 2), and the camper’s choice of an Ed Wilhelm Field behind expanded session on pitching or catching FAMILY Piney Branch Elementary School (Day 3). Three to one camper to counselor ratio. June 17-19, June 24-26, and July 1-3, Bring your lawn chair or blanket and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day. $250 for each OUTDoOR three-day session. St. Bernadette School, 80 enjoy a movie under the stars with your family! University Blvd. East in Silver Spring. The movie will be a family friendly “G” rated hit. Bring Each camp session is limited to a total of MOVIE 50 campers. We provide bats, balls and snacks and your own water – the Recreation Dept. will equipment. Campers bring their own gloves provide one small bag of popcorn per person. and lunch. Each camper gets a Thunderbolts NIGHT Due to limited parking – walking is encouraged! T-Shirt. Go to the T-Bolts website, www. tbolts.org, for early bird, sibling, and multi- Movie starts at dusk. year discount information, refund policy, and application forms, or call 301-270-0794. This program is not affliated with the Takoma Park Recreation Department.

June 2013 Takoma Park News n Page 7 CALENDAR Circle Time Every Tuesday Two times: 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m. LIBRARY Spanish Circle Time Every Thursday 10:30 a.m. with Señora Geiza

Petites Chansons Saturday, June 1, 10:30 a.m. Summer Quest inspires kids’ reading Come sing French songs and rhymes with Madame Marie. By Karen MacPherson new story and artwork, ensuring that each year’s Summer Quest is unique. As always, Looking for an unusual reading chal- Bedtime Stories Participating in Summer Quest is sponsored by the Friends lenge for your kids this summer? Check Monday, June 3, 7 p.m. of the Takoma Park Maryland Library. out our Summer Quest 2013 summer read- Summer Quest is both Come in pjs; great for babies, Among other things, the Friends’ sponsor- ing program, which will feature robots, fun and easy toddlers, preschoolers and their ship allows us to give each child a packet grown-ups. drones, electronic “todderballs” and other First, come to the library’s circulation with the Summer Quest story and a small technology running merrily amuck. desk, and choose your Summer Quest version of the mural artwork so they can Friends Reading Group character. We have several dozen It’s not a summer reading program you’ll track their progress at home. Wednesday, June 5, 7:30 p.m. find at any other library. The Takoma Park choices, each of which has both a large version of the character and a Our program emphasizes letting kids Discussion of “Last Man in Tower” Maryland Library is the only public library smaller version. All are designed by make choices, and that starts at the begin- by Aravind Adiga in Maryland – and one of the few in the Summer Quest creator Dave Burbank. ning when young readers choose or create Community Center Since our program is built around country – to create its own summer read- a Summer Quest character for themselves. ing program each year. creativity, however, you don’t have to choose one of Dave’s characters: you As readers complete each challenge, their Father’s Day Crafts This year, we’re celebrating the 15th an- can always choose a blank form and character is then moved along a huge game Saturday, June 8, 1-3 p.m. niversary of Summer Quest, which com- create your own. board the Children’s Room mural as they Registration encouraged. bines an adventure story, 10 entertaining Next, color the character and give it a complete the reading challenges. This al- and unusual reading challenges, an in- name. When you hand it back to us, we lows proud young readers a visual – and Summer Quest Kick-Off teractive game, and a giant mural in our will register you and keep the larger version of the character so we can public – record of their progress. Monday, June 10, 7 p.m. Children’s Room – all designed to encour- move it along the giant game board Kids also get to choose which books to Come to the launch of Summer Quest age kids to enjoy reading throughout the mural Dave creates in the Children’s read within each Summer Quest challenge. 2013! summer. Room as you complete the challenges. For example, the first challenge is always Registration encouraged. Summer Quest 2013 kicks off on Mon- You keep the smaller version and use “Read an Adventure Book,” and it’s up to day, June 10, at 7 p.m., but kids can sign up it to track your own progress on a kids to choose an adventure book to read. miniature game board included in the Comics Jam anytime during the summer. We also en- Summer Quest packet given to each There are no coupons or toys for Summer Tuesday, June 11, 4 p.m. courage adults to sign up for the program, participant. The packet also includes Quest participants. But we offer something Join library staffer and comics guru and, if they prefer, to read adult books for a copy of the Summer Quest story with even better – two or three free books (and Dave Burbank as he reads comics on the reading challenges. the reading challenges embedded in it. lemonade and cupcakes!) for those come the big screen. Each year, Dave Burbank, library as- Then it’s time to get reading! to the September party that will conclude sistant and artist extraordinaire, creates a Summer Quest 2013. Friends of the Library Board Meeting Tuesday, June 18, 7:45 p.m. Library

Send us Takoma Park’s yard art Along with azaleas, trees and Victorian architecture, Tako- ma Park is also full of public art – whether it’s on the side of a commercial building or in someone’s yard. The City is ask- ing for help in cataloguing it all. Have you passed by a piece of art that is visible from the street? Send a picture and the address or location of the art to [email protected]. We’ll include it in our collection, which will eventually be portrayed through a walking guide. Here, a kangaroo mama Library Hours camps out on the front lawn of a Carroll Avenue home. Photo by Nicholas Kalargyros Expanded

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Page 8 n Takoma Park News June 2013 Closing the Distance on Distance Education CITY BUDGET n From page 1 enced obscure musicals, and generally left ple who are at a different stage in their life By Patti Mallin eral fund budget, which was discussed by Library Instructor with a better understanding, or at least a and have had very different experiences. I City Council over the course of six weeks different understanding of the language, In April, a small but hardy band of Ta- love seeing how these different experiences and two public hearings, shows $21.3 mil- themes and symbols covered that week. koma Park residents embarked on a hero’s affect our interpretations of Homer’s texts. lion in revenue, with the balance made up Wayne Sherwood, elder statesman of our quest. They joined 20,000 others from “One of my favorite moments was when from reserves. The unreserved fund balance group, credits the weekly meetings with around the world to study “The Ancient Wayne Sherwood read aloud the opening remains at about 17 percent of the City’s to- providing the incentive to work through Greek Hero” under renowned Harvard passage of a beautiful translation of the “Il- tal General Fund expenditures. the sometimes overwhelming amount of professor, Gregory Nagy. The course is of- iad.” His voice communicated to me why Among the more notable budget items are: course materials.” Every week there has fered through EdX, a free, internet-based this epic was originally meant to be shared n been a very interesting discussion. I didn’t A new part-time, two-year contract position distance education program. aloud. He brought alive the fiery rage of to coordinate and establish services realize how little I knew about these things. Takoma Park Maryland Library staff de- Achilles in a way that reading it never has.” designed for seniors and others Now I realize that. That’s progress. cided to close the distance on distance ed Each Sunday, everyone brought their n A new half-time position in the police “I skimmed through a limited assort- and offer patrons taking the course an op- gifts, their worldview and the benefit of department for emergency management ment of Greek classical literature briefly their unique set of experiences. Sherwood coordination portunity to meet and discuss each week’s in my freshman year in college, and I have readings and lectures in person. Now that sums it up thusly: “You can have a 20,000 n Just over two position equivalents for the glanced at these epic poems, plays, his- person online course, but I am 99 percent Library, Computer Center and Community the library and computer center are open tories and other works from time to time Center to staff facilities on Sundays – a frst sure that I would have dropped out if the on Sundays, they seized the opportunity for since then,” he says. “Now I have more time in the history of the Library Takoma Park Library hadn’t set up a dis- weekend gatherings. Undaunted by a lack to read these classics, but I still needed an n A half-time administrative assistant for the cussion group here.” of success rounding up classics students to extra jolt to turn my interest into active Information Services division The Library is already planning for more lead the group, they embraced their “Ta- engagement. It keeps my brain working, n The conversion of part-time staff hours distance learning in the fall. Possible koma Parkiness” and chose to forge ahead gives me goals to accomplish, keeps me into two full-time audio-visual specialist courses include UTAustin’s Ideas of the and make it up as they went along. more mentally alert, and provides me with positions for City TV and the Community 20th Century, and Harvard’s Science and Center Auditorium Five patrons and two library staff formed the opportunity to talk with some very the core group in this pilot project. As the bright and interesting people in this com- Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Mat- n Money for environmental initiatives to be hosts, librarians provided technical sup- ter Science. identifed by the Sustainability Action Plan munity. It has also been very interesting currently being crafted port during the registration process and in to observe that the youngest person in our Interested patrons can consider the of- navigating the online lectures, discussions ferings at www.edx.org and let Library staff n Funding for a visioning process regarding discussion group usually grasps the mate- the future role of the library and reading materials. They connected rial the quickest.” know what interests them most. course discussions with materials from the In the meantime, the Library is running n Funding for an assessment of the City’s That youngest person would be 14 year- hardware and software assets and needs library’s collection, and in one instance, old Abraham Joyner-Meyers, whose whole informal workshops on Web-based tools created a slide show in order to facilitate family participated in the pilot. As a home- and mobile apps for photo editing, infor- City Council debated over many issues, the group’s “close reading” of Greek vase schooler, Joyner-Meyers has the most expe- mation organizing and sharing, and even and modified the City manager’s initial rec- paintings. Patrons were so engaging, how- rience with distance education courses as some video animation. These are pre- ommendations in some cases. Among these ever, that librarians were unable to limit well as other creative learning opportuni- sented on weekdays at 4 p.m. in Computer changes were the reduction of funding for their role to support and instead found ties in the community. Room A, and again on Sundays at 3 p.m., economic development at Takoma Junction themselves in the thick of things, strug- “I’ve really enjoyed getting to talk and in Computer Room B. from $250,000, meant for capital improve- gling with everyone else to keep up with think with people of various ages in the ments, to $60,000, slated for preliminary the reading. On any given Sunday, the class,” he says. “Each time we meet gives Patti Mallin is a library instructor in studies – the reasoning being that the City group debated the answers to “quizzes,” me an opportunity to make intellectual the computer center and can be reached at was not ready to spend the larger amount be- compared translations of “The Iliad,” refer- connections and see similarities with peo- [email protected] fore more planning and assessment has been completed. There was considerable discus- sion about whether to add the equivalent of a full time position to the Recreation Depart- ment, as councilmembers considered wheth- er growth in that department should be slow- er, and as they weighed how to balance the mission of serving low-income populations with budget limitations. In the end, the posi- tion was retained in part-time increments to expand the after-school care program, assist with special events and to provide staffing when facilities are rented. The library posi- tion was also debated, but kept. A proposal to eliminate the proposed emergency management position in the po- lice department also drew debate, but was finally kept; similarly, one of the new posi- tions at City TV was questioned, then kept. Other changes include an additional $20,000 to assist residents with code en- forcement violations; additional $20,000 for a city-wide anti-littering campaign; $15,000 for MANUP, a college-bound program for teens, and another $20,000 for a teen vo- cational training program. Sustainability program initiatives get $60,000 more than initially requested. A $30,000 item to study BY Morrison Park, at Takoma Junction, was postponed for another budget year, and a proposal to spend $25,000 on the develop- ment or maintain trails along the City right of way, or “paper streets,” was denied. On Book Sale success a larger scale, the $95,071 additional contri- bution to the police retirement account was Undeterred by some morning rain, droves of volunteers and book-lovers came out in force for the Friends of the Library spring book sale on May voted down. 18. The fve-hour sale netted just under $2,200. Thanks go out to all the volunteers who helped make the event a success. There are many more details available in the full budget, which can be accessed at Photo by Maurice Belanger www.takomaparkmd.gov.

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of April 2013 is 4,356 hours, compared Local Lion elected to district post to 3,730 hour in 2012, an increase of 626 hours. Takoma Park Lions Club member Mi- rently serves as the president of the Ta- chael L. Bigler was elected to become the koma Park Lions, a position he has held Check Your House Numbers Second Vice District Governor for District for seven terms, overseeing community During an emergency, time is of the 22-C. The position – the third highest- projects that help needy individuals and THE FIREHOUSE essence. It can make the difference be- ranking officer in the 51-club District – families in the area. These projects include tween life and death. Many times the fire represents clubs of Lions Clubs Interna- free eye exams and glasses, sending local REPORT department or ambulance is delayed in tional within the District of Columbia and children with vision problems to summer By Jim Jarboe arriving at the scene of an emergency be- suburban Maryland. camp, Thanksgiving meal baskets for fam- cause the address numbers were poorly Bigler, 63, is the first Takoma Park club ilies, Toys for Needy Children, and other As of Apr. 30, the Takoma Park Volun- visible or missing. teer Fire Department and the personnel Try this: Take a ride by your house member in over 50 year to hold one of the community-wide projects. of the Montgomery County Fire and Res- to determine if you have any difficulty top leadership posts in the District. The A recipient of numerous awards for ser- cue Service assigned to the station have seeing your address numbers. If so, you election was recently held at the organiza- vice, Bigler received the Melvin Jones Fel- responded to 193 fire-related incidents need to give the matter prompt attention, tion’s convention in Ocean City, Md. lowship Award in 1997, the highest form in 2013. The department addressed or i.e., do whatever is necessary to make the A 22-year member of the Takoma Park of recognition for exceptional service to assisted with 933 rescue or ambulance- numbers more visible. Lions, Bigler resides in Colesville, Md. Lions Clubs International. related incidents for a total of 1,126. To- Should you have any questions, please with his wife, Donna. His association with International Association of Lions tals for 2012 were 190 and 1,002, repre- contact your local fire department. the club began with his employment and Clubs, a civilian service club organized by senting a decrease of 66 incidents. As always, make sure you have a work- co-ownership of the former Takoma Fu- Chicago insurance broker, Melvin Jones in During the month of April 2013, Tako- ing smoke alarm on each level of your neral Home, now operating as the Torchin- 1917, fosters a spirit of “generous consider- ma Park volunteers put in a total 1,200.5 home, test them monthly. sky Funeral Home, where he continues to ation” among peoples of the world and to hours of standby time at the fire station, Also, don’t forget an escape plan. They serve families in the Washington metro- promote good government, good citizen- compared to 1,078.5 in April 2012. That’s go together! politan area. ship, and an active interest in civic, social, an increase of 122 hours. Grand totals as Bigler, a life member of the club, cur- commercial, and moral welfare.

Page 10 n Takoma Park News June 2013 CITY MANAGER Sligo Creek bridge construction to disrupt traffc n From page 1

Last month, the Maryland State High- tion of Sligo Creek Parkway and MD 650. Motorists should plan ahead and add tion as city manager as a continuation of way Administration (SHA) began a $2.2 The existing traffic signal at Sligo Creek extra commute time during construction. that trend. million bridge deck replacement project Parkway and the median along MD 650 More than 69,000 vehicles travel along Kenner sees a number of similarities along MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) will be removed and restored following this section of MD 650 in Montgomery between Takoma Park and the District, over Sligo Creek in Takoma Park. Located construction. County daily. he says: concerns over traffic and public between MD 410 (Ethan Allen Avenue) Traffic will be detoured using MD 193 SHA’s contractor for the work is Ardent safety are shared by residents of each ju- and MD 193 (University Boulevard), the (University Boulevard), MD 212 (Riggs Company, LLC, of McLean, Va. Residents risdiction, for example. “Everybody’s got project should be completed in late 2014, Road), MD 410 (East West Highway, and travelers are advised that equipment budget constraints,” he adds. And each weather permitting. Ethan Allen Avenue, Philadelphia Avenue) used during construction can be loud and city prioritizes community involvement. Beginning May 9, SHA temporarily and Maple Avenue. “Maintaining access to disruptive. In addition to the community But it’s not all about D.C. versus Takoma closed Sligo Creek Parkway access to MD the Sligo Creek Parkway hiker/biker trail meeting held May 15 at the Takoma Park Park: despite the impression he may make 650 and also closed lanes on southbound and area residents during the bridge deck Community Center, SHA is using elec- as the guy from the city next door (in ad- MD 650 near Sligo Creek Parkway to ma- replacement project is a top priority,” said tronic message boards, construction cones dition to working there, he lives in D.C., neuver a temporary pedestrian bridge SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters. and barrels, arrow boards and flaggers to about five miles from Takoma Park), Ken- into place, providing access to Sligo Creek “SHA asks that motorists remain patient inform and direct motorists through the ner is actually from a small town in Iowa. Park from MD 650. during construction and remain alert for work zone. As crews work to keep work “I’m used to being more community ori- Motorists should expect lane closures work crews.” zones safe, SHA advises drivers to actively ented and community focused,” he says. and traffic impacts during construction as Originally built in 1932 and widened in modify their driving style, staying alert, “That’s where I came from originally.” follows: 1964, the bridge is structurally sound but looking for reduced speed limits, narrow Kenner says he looks forward to the lev- Sligo Creek Parkway will be closed at needs a new concrete deck (bridge driv- driving lanes and highway workers, slow- el of resident participation for which Ta- MD 650, and no through traffic will be al- ing surface). SHA will begin constructing ing down and refraining from following koma Park is known. “I know that people lowed. The Sligo Creek Hiker/Biker Trail new concrete medians, curb and gutter too closely. are passionate,” he says. “The engagement will remain open during construction. and upgrading sidewalks along MD 650 is good, it gives you better outcomes, it During construction, SHA will reduce for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) For more information regarding the MD gives you better buy in. If it were a single the number of lanes on MD 650 from compliance before replacing the east and 650 over Sligo Creek Bridge Deck Replacement monolithic entity making all the deci- three lanes to two in each direction, with west sides of the bridge deck. project, please visit www.theNewAve.com/ sions, it’s just not going to work.” additional lane closures as necessary to As part of the project, SHA will also re- development/projects. You may also contact Mayor Williams is optimistic about move equipment through the work zone. place metal railings on the bridge, clean SHA project representative Christopher moving forward with Kenner as head city Traffic on MD 650 northbound wishing and paint steel sections of the bridge, re- Bishop, SHA’s District Community Liaison administrator. “Mr. Kenner is an impres- to access Sligo Creek Parkway will be de- surface the pavement approaches, replace (Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties), sive speaker and writer,” he says. “Those toured. Right-in/right-out turns will be the traffic signal at the MD 650/Sligo 301-513-7405, toll-free 1-800-749-0737, or who know him well describe him as ap- allowed for MD 650 southbound traffic Creek Parkway intersection and apply [email protected]. proachable and patient. We all look for- to access local businesses at the intersec- new pavement markings. ward to working with him in the years ahead as we build on the strong position that the City of Takoma Park is in, while and farmer’s markets where local food is community that attracted Mark Grenier, COMMUNITY COOKING trying to resolve continuing issues and n From page 3 sold as components of that infrastructure, pastor of the church, and the members of Charkoudian said, “What’s missing is a the congregation to the project. face new challenges.” Through a combination of private dona- way to produce food. This community “Part of our charter is that we are a Kenner replaces former Takoma Park tions, grants from the Takoma Founda- kitchen begins to address that.” neighborhood church and are always City Manager Barbara Matthews, who tion, Montgomery County and the City Coalition members have other plans for looking at ways to integrate into the left to work for the City of Rockville in of Takoma Park, as well as the in-kind the kitchen beyond renting out spaces for broader neighborhood,” said Grenier. September. Since that time, Takoma Park value of the space the church is donating, food production businesses. They have al- “The congregation wanted to address lo- Deputy City Manager Suzanne Ludlow they have raised nearly $220,000 of the ready started offering certified food safety cal inequalities. We looked at the assets has served as Acting City Manager. Lud- $250,000 needed. They are engaging in manager training classes and plan to offer we had and realized we were blessed with low was a candidate for the manager po- a series of activities to raise the remain- adult, youth and specialty cooking classes abundant space, including a kitchen that sition, and though she was not chosen der of the money. For example, coalition in conjunction with the Takoma Park and had fallen into disrepair.” she has been widely praised for her work member Lorig Charkoudian hopes to Montgomery County Recreation Depart- That made the decision to work with leading the City through the budget pro- raise $25,000 by participating in a 50- ki- ment. They also hope to offer flash freez- other groups to establish a community cess as well as other issues on the City lometer trail run. ing capabilities so that donated produce kitchen an easy one, Grenier said. Council agenda over the last few months. Charkoudian, a board member of the can be stored for an increased time and Seeing Sincal’s beaming face when she She will remain in her position as deputy Crossroads Community Food Network, not go bad before it can be distributed to produces her first commercial order will city manager. sees the kitchen as a key piece in the com- food pantries. undoubtedly lift the spirit of the congre- Kenner’s salary is set at $167,000 and munity’s collective efforts to build a local It is all of these uses that make up gation, and the community as a whole. includes a city car for business and com- food infrastructure. the community piece of the community muting use with 2 percent match to de- Citing local farmers who grow food kitchen, and it was the importance of ferred compensation ($3,340 maximum).

VOTING RIGHTS The possibility of a voter referendum on member; reduce the minimum voting age fore an election through election day by reg- n From page 1 these matters was championed by Ward 6 to 16 on the date of the election and reduce istering with the City Clerk. Councilmember Fred Schultz, who was the the residency requirement for voting from In addition, the changes clarify that resi- continue to vote as adults, and that many lone vote against the charter change. Schultz 30 days to 21 days before an election; per- dents not yet registered may participate in already pay taxes through part-time jobs, reasoned that a change of this magnitude mits voter registration by persons who are the Nominating Caucus by registering to and are politically well-informed and dis- deserved the closer scrutiny of voters them- no longer imprisoned but remain on parole vote with the City Clerk before the Caucus criminating. Those who opposed the change selves, and suggested that if the point of or probation after having been convicted of begins; and establish early voting for every suggested that young people lack the experi- the change was to increase voter turnout, a a felony; clarify that a non-U.S. citizen need City election. ence needed to make the sound judgments referendum would serve do to exactly that. only meet the qualifications set forth in Sec- The Charter Amendment becomes ef- required of voters, and that young voters Other councilmembers disagreed and want- tion 601 in order to be eligible to vote in City fective on July 2, 2013 unless petitioned to would simply echo their parents’ politics at ed to move the issue forward more quickly. elections; establish a supplemental voter referendum by 20 percent of the registered the polls. The mechanics of the change are as fol- registry for residents convicted of a felony voters of the City on or before June 22, 2013. Arguments for including former felons in lows: and serving a term of parole or probation For more information on the charter the vote framed the opportunity as an im- City Council adopted Charter Amend- (similar to the registry established for non- change, residents can see past issues of the portant way to re-involve them in the com- ment Resolution No. 2013-1, amending Ar- U.S. Citizen voters); close voter registration Newsletter (April and May), or contact the munity, and help them become more active ticle III, the Council, and Article VI, Regis- through the Montgomery County Board of City Clerk, 7500 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, and productive members of society. tration, Nominations, and Elections, of the Elections on the 21st day before an election Md. 20912, 301-891-7267, or jessiec@tako- There was little disagreement regarding Takoma Park Charter. instead of the 30th day before an election; maparkmd.gov. The full text of the amend- same-day voter registration, a measure con- Substantive revisions clarify a minimum and allow for registration for an upcoming ment is available for review at www.takom- sidered to be a way to increase voter turnout. age of 18 for election as Mayor or Council- election to continue from the 20th day be- aparkmd.gov.

June 2013 Takoma Park News n Page 11 All AROUND Town What’s in a (restaurant) name? Buy that house Music from Takoma’s Plenty. The new Black’s restaurant, slated The market is hot for buyers, but that Porches to open later this year at 6937-6939 Laurel doesn’t mean it’s easy, especially if you’re Ave., will be called Republic, a nod to all a first-timer. To help newbies through the Musicians took to the City’s things radical in The Republic of Takoma process of buying their first home, the Of- porches on May 18, dur- Park. True to its moniker, the menu and fice on Landlord-Tenant Affairs is sponsor- ing Takoma Porch, an event vibe will be tailored to the Takoma Park de- ing a free class on Saturday, June 15 from that involved 22 porches (or mographic, says chef and co-owner Danny 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Takoma Park equivalents) and more than Wells, who grew up right here in town. Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. The 30 musical groups, from roots When it opens this fall, Republic will include HUD-certified sessions will demystify the rock to bluegrass and singer 80 seats, an oyster bar, two bar areas and a process of buying a home, from finding a songwriters. Here, OTP (for patio out back. The menu will feature sea- suitable place to securing the necessary fi- On The Porch) performs at food (a Black’s specialty) as well as vegetar- nancing and closing the deal. Registration 24 Montgomery Avenue. ian fare, presented as loosely defined season- is required: contact lindaw@takomapark- Photo by Lenore Boulet al American cooking. Viva la Republic! md.gov or 301-891-7222. days between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and over- Renters’ rights Street shopping The longest mile: night, Sunday through Thursday, between Did you know your landlord has to give Antique furniture, vintage jewelry, vel- road construction on 410 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. you advance notice before he charges you vety handmade pillows, vinyl albums and Things will get worse before they get bet- A recent agreement recently clarified extra for air conditioning? Or that he can’t a bicycle carousel: all street finds at the new ter on a mile-long stretch of Route 410/East the state’s maintenance responsibility. Al- come into your place, even to fix a broken and funky Grant Avenue Market at the cor- West Highway, as traffic is diverted for the though there was some concern regarding faucet, without giving you written notice ner of Grant and Carroll avenues at Takoma State Highway Administration to repave the possibility of widening the highway Junction. The eclectic collection of local and upgrade the road. The $550,000 proj- once the state took ownership, no such in advance? To be sure you know all your vendors will be held twice more this sum- ect includes replacing curb and gutter; up- plans are being considered. rights as a tenant renting in Takoma Park, mer: on Sunday, June 9 and Sunday, July 14. grading sidewalks, ramps and driveways to For more information on the project, the City is offering a free class, Knowing More than just a shopping strip of antiques comply with ADA requirements; patching residents can contact Yassin Ahmed, proj- Your Tenant Rights, on Thursday, June and collectibles, the artsy market included the road surface and preparing for asphalt ect engineer (443-201-6843, yahmed@sha. 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Community a try-it-yourself bicycle carousel last month paving; resurfacing travel lanes; and apply- state.md.us); Peter Keke, construction area Center. The session will include informa- – a moving sculpture of bicycles welded to- ing new pavement markings. SHA warns it engineer (301-513-7300, [email protected]. tion about tenant organizations and gen- gether in a ring – as well as a photo booth will be noisy, dirty and disruptive. Work md.us); Christopher Bishop, community eral rules regarding how tenants must be for sampling vintage accessories. For more should be completed late this summer. liaison (301-513-7405, [email protected]. treated in Takoma Park. Registration is info see www.grantavenuemarket.com. SHA may intermittently close lanes on md.us) or the SHA District 3 office, 1-800- required: contact lindaw@takomaparkmd. 410 (all work is weather permitting), week- 749-0737, [email protected]. gov or 301-891-7222.

Do you have an item for the City calendar? Let us know if you have a non-proft event that would be of interest to City of Takoma Park residents, and we’ll consider it for inclusion in the calendar. Deadline for the Deadline for the July issue is June 17. To submit calendar items, email [email protected]. Below, “TP Community Center” is the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park. JUNE‘13 All addresses are in Takoma Park unless otherwise noted. PUBLIC MEETINGS / OF NOTE Takoma Park Farmers Market Free $15 Every Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.facebook.com/TakomaParkMD/events www.carrollcafe.org City Council Laurel and Carroll avenues in Old Town TPCC Auditorium Blair High School Student Plays Kapriol! Locally grown produce, baked goods, meats, Wednesday, June 5, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. cheeses Monday, June 10, 7:30 p.m. TP Community Center Auditorium TP Community Center Auditorium Monday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. MarVa Harvest produce stand Students from the Communications Arts Program Dutch/ Frisian folk music Monday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. Every Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. present their one-act plays Free For agendas, see www.takomaparkmd.gov/clerk/ 7777 Maple Ave. Free www.facebook.com/TakomaParkMD/events Local, sustainably grown produce www.facebook.com/TakomaParkMD/events agendas 3rd Thursday Poetry Voices Speak to Us Welcome Reception Food Truck Fridays Thursday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, 8 p.m. New City Manager Brian Kenner 5 – 8 p.m. TP Community Center Auditorium TP Community Center Auditorium Monday, July 1, 6:45 – 7:25 p.m. Takoma Junction, next to TPSS Co-op, Featuring Kaffeeklatsch Trio, Carol Peck, Amy 201 Ethan Allen Ave. Staged reading of play about the Israel-Palestine Eisner and Martin FitzPatrick TP Community Center Atrium Lobby confict Trohv, 232 Carroll Street, NW Free Free Takoma Park emergency food pantry Various food vendors www.facebook.com/TakomaParkMD/events First Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Takoma Park Jazz Festival Ethiopian Cooking Class and Dinner John Fahey Documentary and Concert Grace United Methodist Church, 7001 New Saturday, June 8, workshops at Montgomery June 29, 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, 7 p.m. Hampshire Ave. College Cultural Arts Center Tebabu Assefa and Sara Mussie, of Blessed TP Community Center Auditorium Bi-weekly and monthly food supplements for Sunday, June 9, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Festival in Old Coffee Tribute to Takoma Park’s most well-known son, needy families Town 240-450-2092 or [email protected] Benefts Crossroads’ Fresh Checks program guitarist John Fahey 18th Annual Jazz Festival with workshops, crafts, Free www.educaresupportservices.org concerts and more www.facebook.com/TakomaParkMD/events ARTS AND LITERATURE Free COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES www.tpjazzfest.org Jazz Jam FOREVER YOUNG Crossroads Farmers Market Opening Open mic for jazz musicians Forgotten Soldiers Documentary June 5, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., then Tuesdays, 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 7:30 p.m. Ages 55 and older Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Takoma Station, 6914 4th St. N.W. TP Community Center Auditorium Antique Crossroads and Beaver Creek Malls, New lunchtime hours, new vendors Film and discussion about Filipino soldiers who Hagerstown Takoma Spark House Jam Produce, meats, cheeses, eggs, baked goods, fought in WWII Friday, June 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesdays after 8 p.m., ongoing prepared foods Free See page 7 for details 7206 Carroll Ave. across from the frehouse Opening day book signing with farmer Forrest www.facebook.com/TakomaParkMD/events Pritchard from Smith Meadows Farm Bring an instrument or sit back and listen Historic Tudor Place, Washington, D.C. ilyAIMY and Laura Grill Band Thursday, June 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Family Outdoor Movie Night Red Sammy Friday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. See page 7 for details Saturday, June 8, dusk Saturday, June 1, 7 p.m. Carroll Café, Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St. NW Bring a lawn chair or blanket TP Community Center Auditorium Acoustic rock and folk, with a jazz infusion See page 6 for details Baltimore–based rock band releases new album

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