TOWN OF UNIVERSITY PARK, MARYLAND MARCH 2007 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER VOL. XXXII, NO.3

more efficient, but it also keeps your car out of harms way from the snow plows, the salt and T()W~ M~~TI~6i from other cars possibly sliding into yours. In 4.~() iV~£I4.L ()4.T~i addition, homeowners should make every effort to clear their front sidewalks as quickly as MAR 5 - COUNCIL WORK SESSION possible. The ice-covered sidewalks that were left uncleared in front of some residences during MAR 7 - NEWSLETTER Deadline for the February storm created a tremendous hazard the April 2007 issue, NOON to pedestrians, service and emergency personnel, and one's neighbors. MAR 19 - COUNCIL MEETING The Town is In the early stages of Town meetings begin at 7:30 PM at exploring the possibility of EXPANDING THE the University Park Elementary School. TOWN HALL to increase office and meeting All interested residents are encouraged to space, and to make the building more fully .ADA attend. Interpreting services will be compliant. Currently, citizen groups and the provided with a request made ten days in Council cannot hold meetings at the Town Hall, advance. Agenda for the Council nor can meetings be held with more than two or Meetings are posted on the Town's three visitors. Even Town personnel find them~ website and on the Town Hall bulletin selves working in crowded conditions. Watch for board the Friday before each Meeting. more information in future columns and announcements as we explore different plans for expansion and sources of funding.

For those of you who are following THE FROM THE MAYOR BUDGET PROCESS, please note that .w.e..-....ar.e. JOHN ROGARD TABORI happy to accept suggestions through MaITh .lfub.. The budget will be presented to the Winter finally arrived last month and the Council on Monday, April 2nd. Because of the ice storm that visited us in mid-February was significant rise in everyone's property tax particularly difficult. However, thanks to the assessments, we will include an analysis of lQast ~fficient efforts of our Public Works staff, the and future trends in costs and taxes in the streets of University Park were kept clean and accompanying budget message in order to lay clear of snow and ice. A BIG THANK YOU also down a baseline for public discussion. It is goes to all those residents who remembered to important that we preserve Town services while park their cars in their driveways. That greatly working to keep the tax burden down both simplified the task of plowing the snow and relatively and absolutely. salting the roads. To the extent possible, residents always should try to get their cars off "Here is a toast to hoping that spring the streets before snow and ice storms. Not presents itself early and finds us all well and only does it make the snow removal easier and prosperous. "I will gladly stop by and speak with • ~ tit ~. your children about this incident if you think it would help. Respectfully, Chief Wynnyk" FROM THE CHIEF MICHAEL WYNNYK PS to all Town residents: Any University Park Police Officer gladly will speak with you The following letter was sent in and/or your children at any time about safe response to comments received from a practices and habits. concerned resident who had read the E-List crime alert about a robbery attempt in Town: THE UPPD E-LlST: This e-mail service gives residents crime alerts for incidents soon "The UPPD is also extremely concerned after they happen. To be added to the E-List, about this incident and will work with the please provide the UPPD with your name, Prince George's County PO to identify and address, e-dress, and a contact phone number. arrest the suspects. We work very hard to After doing so (by mail, e-mail or telephone), make our community safe. An incident such you will be added to the E-List. as this is uncommon in our neighborhood but unfortunately did happen. We are grateful that STEERING WHEEL CLUBS still are the young man was not injured, however the available for FREE. Help deter your vehicle's confidence of a safe community has been theft. Contact the UPPD while they last. fractured. As I respond to the e-mails I have received from this crime alert, it is very REGISTRY OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS: evident to me that there are enough concerned There are registered sexual offenders in the UP residents that our collective efforts can result zip code, 20782. To see this information, you in restoring the fact /that/ we live in a safe may go online at the following website: community. A vigilant town resident has even http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/. provided some information that could prove NOTE: You now can be placed on a "sexual very valuable to this investigation. University offender alert list." The State of Maryland is Park is a great place to walk, run or just get providing this service free for any resident. outside and enjoy the fresh air. Many in our Call 1-866-559-8017 to be placed on the list community commute by walking, biking, public to receive automatic notification if a sexual transportation and driving. Regardless of the offender moves into your neighborhood. reason to be out and about, (they're all good) keep in mind some basic street sense: UPPD, 6724 Baltimore Ave., UP, MD 20782 (301-277-0050 or cell, 240-375-1077) ~ "1. Wherever you are, stay alert and County Dispatch (301-333-4000> and ask for tuned into your surroundings. a UP officer to respond - Chief Mike Wynnyk 2. Send the message that you're calm, (301-277-0051 or [email protected]). confident, and know where you are. 3. Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the person The following crimes occurred in January: or leave. If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't right. 4. Know your neighborhood. Check out CRIME STATISTICS (Jan 1st to Jan 31st) the locations of police and fire stations, public telephones, hospitals, restaurants and stores that are open late. OAI..E CRIME BLOCK/STREET 5. Carry your cell phone, and walk with Jan 14th Attempt Robbery 6600 WellsPky a friend when you can. Being safe is a learned Jan 17th Theft 6800 Bait Ave behavior and can become second nature when Jan 20th B&E 3900 Beechwd practiced. CRIME STATISTICS NOTES: parents walking to school, your faithful mail carriers, and other public workers, but also Attempt Robbery: At 6: 10 PM, a young were absolutely necessary for safe pedestrian man was walking home from College Park to travel through Town. University Park. A dark-colored minivan with approximately six teenage males (described as Unfortunately, the Town receivedrn..aD..Y. being 12-17 years old) approached him driving reports of sidewalks remaining uncleared. UP slowly. Four of the suspectls got out of the always has prided itself on being a Town vehicle; one of them implied he had a weapon where residents assume their civic responsi­ and another one struck the victim. The victim bilities without being mandated to do so. It ran away from the scene to his home and would be a shame to have to enact a law advised his parent of the incident. The victim requiring walks to be cleared of ice and snow was not injured and no property was stolen. within 24 hours, with its accompanying Police were notified and the investigation is monetary fine. ongoing. Theft: Between 9:45 AM and 12:30 PM, + And, should there be a chance for a Sony Play Station was taken from the living more snow this winter, please remember to room of a rE~sidence. Victim advised that, use your driveway or garage to park your when he left for work, friends of a roommate vehicles. Having fewer vehicles parked on our were sleeping on the couch in the living room. streets enables our Town Public Works crew When he returned from work, the property to clear the streets of ice and snow more was missing and the suspects could not be effectively. Plus, parking in your driveway located. Only the first Ilames of the suspect/s means you won't have to clear the large were known. The investigation is ongoing. expanses where your cars were parked! 8 & E: Between 11 AM and 7:55 PM, suspect/s forced entry through a rear door of a residence and stole a camera, I-Pod, laptop . ~ + ~. computer, and a passport. The crime scene HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? was processed with negative results. The investigation is ongoing. Were we ever lucky! According to the National Weather Service, IF the UP.Q.eI NOTE: Anyone with information concerning atmospheric temperature had been 1Ja .QLJ! these or any crimes committed in University degree lower, an ice storm would have Park should .runtact theJlPPO immediately; all paralyzed the east coast for at least a month. information will be kept strictly confidential. Even so, some areas of Prince George's PLEASE: Remember to keep all your serial County were without power for four clays; numbers, and to 10 all your valuable property. temperatures hovered around 20°; etc. etc.

~ ~. Would you and your family have been . + prepared for the worst case? UP's CERT SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL knows it's a fallacy to believe that nothing ever will happen here. Take a moment to + This notice is to thank those Town think about that and, if you do not llaY.e. homeowners who made the kind, helpful, and emergency supplies for at least 72 hour.Ll.3. neighborly gesture of clearing one's sidewalks d.aY..s.) and if you do not have a plan, perhaps after last month's snowfall and ice storm. it is time to do something now. University Park is very much a "walking town" and clean cleared sidewalks especially are (and. One last reminder: Do you have an recently were) not only appreciated by emergency packet in your car? Think ab.ill!1 handicapped residents,. seniors, children & those people on Route 78 in Pennsylvania who spent all night on the road in traffic. The UP . ~ + ~. CERT team always is available to advise ITEMS TO REMEMBER residents about ways to be prepared. For more information or for a list of the UP CERT, Qr + NOTICE OF PROCEDURAL CHANGE: please call Tom Stickles (301-864-0533). ANY TIME an outbuilding, a fence higher than 4 feet, or any structural work (such as an addition or deck) is being constructed -- even if the work is a replacement -- the Town Building Permit application and the stamped County plans MUST be received at the Town NOTICE OF ELECTION HaII no later than 10 days before a Couneil meeting. There are NO exceptions! [NOTE: An Election This is a change from the previous procedure, "the Wednesday before the Council meeting."] for the

Town of University Park Qr + IMPORTANT REMINDER: Be sure to mark "University Park" on your Maryland For the Offices of income tax forms. Town services such as sanitation and police are paid for partly by a Council Members share of our State taxes. The State only for provides us with this share, however, if Wards Two, Four, Five, and Six University Park (not Hyattsville) is designated as your residence.

will be conducted on Qr + IMPORTANT NOTICE: Residents or IUESDAY. MAY 1.2007 homeowners who plan on renting their house for ao.v. length of time MUST apply for a Town 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at rental license. The license offers you protec­ Riverdale Presbyterian Church tion by helping to fund a housing code officer who will inspect the rented home regularly. 6513 Queens Chapel Road The rental license costs $250.00. The one case when a license is not needed is when a DEADLINE house is rented to only one person. If you TO FilE AS A CANDIDATE have questions about this law, please call the or Town Office (301-927-4262). TO REGISTER AS A NEW VOTER is + HELP PREVENT CRIME: Blue and Sunday, April 1,2007 white "UP" stickers are available FREE at the Town Hall with proof of residence and your NOTE: Residents wishing to vote in the upcoming election must be: car's registration. All Town residents are (1) a citizen of the United States, asked to display a "UP" sticker on the driver's (2) eighteen years of age or older on the date of the election, and side of either their car's back bumper or low (3) a resident of University Park. on the back window. These stickers are an

TO REGISTER: Contact the P.G. County Board of Elections important part of our Neighborhood Watch at 301-627-2814 or TDD 301-627-3352 program as they enable our Town police

CANDIDATES: Contact the Town Hall for candidate packet officers and other residents to recognize a UP vehicle immediately. Town Hall hours are M-F, 9 AM to 5 PM. +YARD WASTE: Wednesday is the day designated for all yard waste collection in UP. .~t!t ~. Since yard waste is composted rather than HIGHLIGHTS OF THE taken to the landfill, It is important to keep it free of trash, rocks, and other debris that JANUARY 22nd COUNCIL MEETING might damage the machinery. To keep our Town looking beautiful,. only put out yard Present were Mayor Tabori; Council waste on the day before collection. Members Carpenter, Fischer, Lucas, Mallino, McPherson, and Winton; Chief Wynnyk and + BULK TRASH: Please call the Town Attorney Ferguson; District 3 PGC Council tiaJl to arrange for a---P.lct-up time and day. Member Mr. Eric Olson and two of his staff Please wait to place the items at the curb until members; three representatives from Verizon: lead negotiator Mr. Richard Bevel, attorney for your designated day. NOTE: A $20 fee is negotiations Mr. Brian Johnson, and their UP assessed on each item that contains Freon (i.e. representative Ms. Tara Potter; and two State air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers). Highway Administration (SHA) representatives: District 3 Assistant Engineer Ms. Kate Mazzara +BLUE BINS (Thursday or Friday): Blue and Mr. Girum Awoke. Bins are for newspaper and mixed paper recycling. Put telephone books, magazines, Mr. Olson introduced his staff members: paper boxes, envelopes, cardboard AND Ms. Wanda Brooks, from West Lanham Hills, NEWSPAPERS in this bin and place it at the who will be supporting constituent services curb on your Thursday (or Friday) mixed-paper and Ms. Danielle Kleros, an administrative aide recycling day. Waxed paper, Styro­ NOTE: who is experienced in smart growth issues. foam and any paper food containers contami­ Mr. Olson said UP residents could reach his nated with food particles are IlQ1 acceptable. office at 301-952-3060. Please place the bin at the curb before 7 AM. Chief Wynnyk said there had been 130 + YELLOW BINS (Thursday): Yellow State Citations, 10 Warnings, 39 Parking Cita­ bins are tor all non-paper recyclables. Put tions, and 6 Parking Warnings in December. glass, metal & aluminum cans, and plastic containers #1 and #2 in this bin and place it at One Consent Agendum item was the curb on the Town-wide Thursday recycling approved unanimously for a fence to be day. Please place bin at the curb before 7 AM. replaced at 671 5 Queens Chapel Road.

+ TRASH TOTERS & RECYCLING BINS: A building permit was approved Remember D.Qt to put out these items earlier unanimously for making miscellaneous repairs than the day-before your scheduled pick-up to an existing sun room, patio, and enclosed time. Likewise, it is the responsibility of each porch, and installing a new 19'16"x 24" deck resident to return these items from the curb on as well as a flying bridge to connect the back the same day following your pick-up time. porch to the deck at 4215 Van Buren Street. NOTE: If stored outside, toters and bins (A variance was granted for the gate height to must be placed out of view from the street at be between 4 '4 II and 4 '6. II A dumpster is to the side or back of one's home. be placed in the driveway; if placed on Town property, the location must be reviewed bV the Town before placement.) + + + "'LUCk is what happens A building permit was approved (with when preparation meets opportUnitY.­ Lucas opposed) to install a non-conforming 5' 10" metal fence/retaining wall in the front Seneca yard of 6320 Baltimore Avenue. Concerning leg. Res. 06-07 (Verizon that area. The main focus of the study was to Cable Franchise Ordinance & Franchise Agree­ evaluate the addition of a double left-hand turn illfill1) (second reading), AHorney Ferguson lane from westbound East-West Highway onto recommended that the Mayor and Council southbound Queens Chapel Road. To support consider it as emergency legislation and have the change, a section of the Adelphi Road it take effect immediately upon Council vote. island would be removed, along with an In December 2006, the FCC indicated a impact to the northern side of East-West potential to issue a written Federal order that Highway east of the intersection. SHA is would infringe on municipal franchising rights. hoping for an improved level of service and a Mr. Bevel of Verizon explained that Verizon is reduction in congestion. This study is not laying fiber (FIOS) throughout the County that linked to the Route 1/East-West Highway offers high definition TV channels, higher­ work. The traffic engineers will look at a larger bandwidth Internet service, and competition to network involving both intersections when Comcast and DISH network providers. Also, traffic synchronization is considered. UP would receive 8.1 % of the gross revenue of fees paid by UP Verizon subscribers. A The Council had questions about how motion was passed unanimously to approve SHA would interact. with University Park to Leg. Res 06-07 as an emergency ordinance ensure that the drainage systems and and to adopt the franchise agreement by pedestrian safety would be preserved during reference. the widening of the northern side of East-West Highway, and whether the Town's green A motion was passed unanimously to space (the Park Gate garden) and sidewalks approve leg. Res. 06-08 (Street Entry and would be affected. There was concern that Turning Restrictions on Tuckerman Street, SHA should agree to preserve the substantial Sheridan Street, and 44th Avenue onto and investments in landscaping and signage that from Route 1 and East-West Highway.) The the Town has made at this intersection. legislation will take effect in 20 days. The new signage should arrive in about three There also was concern, that if a full­ weeks. time right-turn lane was created that allowed cars traveling west on East-West Highway to A motion was passed unanimously to make right turns north on Adelphi Road at approve leg. Res. 06-06 (Standardizing all speed, whether pedestrian access and safety parking times in University Park). at that intersection might be compromised. There was further concern about the usability A motion was passed unanimously to of the emergency vehicle access right-of-way approve a Budget Transfer of $14,000 from to UP that is located in the Park Gate's green Unreserved Funds to a new account titled I.T. space. And it was questioned if there would Costs for the purchase of a network computer, be traffic-signal coordination for emergency other computer equipment, and support vehicles between the QC/E-W/Adelphi Rd. and services. Ogre was the selection for vendor. OC/Belcrest Rd. intersections. Ms. Mazzara said traffic signal coordination was handled A motion was passed unanimously to elsewhere by SHA. introduce leg. Res. 06-09 (Permit Authority for the Parking of Storage Units and SHA representatives answered several Dumpsters on Town Streets). other questions: (1) There was no start date yet as only the current engineering study had At their presentation on the East-West been funded. However, additional right-of­ Highway/Adelphi Road/Queens Chapel Road way will need to be purchased, which would reconfiguration, the State Highway Adminis­ take a year or more. (2) Whether SHA would tration (SHA) said a study was being conduc­ pay for relocating a red-light camera would ted to evaluate ways of reducing congestion in depend on the agreement that was in place at the time of the camera's installation. (3) They Town assumed authority over the right-of-way would provide a copy of SHA's "level of along Wells Parkway in 1989. Attorney service" study to the Town. (4) lane en­ Ferguson will review the County transfer-of­ largement on the northern side of westbound authority documents to confirm responsibility. East-West Highway would begin at the edge of the first private driveway closest to the The Mayor is creating a revised building intersection. (5) The setback necessary for a permit form for Council approval. Chan~les on new lane of traffic was the standard width of the new form will: include a statement that 12 feet. (6) SHA would not skew the lanes to any item requiring a variance must be shown share the setback width between the southern on the form explicitly; make all definitions of and northern sides of East-West Highway. nomenclature follow the PGC building code; They feel that congestion is best reduced by include a signature block where homeowners having trafi'ic move in a straight line. (7) SHA will sign and affirm that the application is would not recommend using rumble strips to accurate and complete; and contain all slow the traffic in thE! 24/7 turn lane; nearby calculations (e.g. measurements and formulae residents would be subjected to the strip's used to compute lot coverage) that were nOise 24/7. (8) For the record, the East-West shown and visible on the permit. Highway portion of the reconstructed inter­ section would be moved north an average of Under public comment, a Pineway 18 feet (12 feet for the width of the lane and resident expressed great concern about the 6 feet for sidewalks and utilities). The meeting small undeveloped lot next to his home (that adjourned at 10 PM. recently had been purchased by a developer from Texas) and inquired about what size and type of building might be constructed on a . ~ + ~. 10,000 square-foot lot with a 50-foot frontage. The homeowner said he had been a HIGHLIGHTS OF THE Town resident for 14 years and had invested FEBRUARY 5th WORK SESSION an enormous amount of personal energy and time maintaining both his and his nearby Present were Mayor Tabori; Council neighbors' properties. He also was concerned Members Carpenter, Fischer, Lucas, Mallino, because the property is considered a wetlands and McPherson; Sergeant McCully; and two since a Chesapeake Bay drainage easement guests, Prince George's County (PGC) Muni­ affects the buildable area on the property. cipal Association lobbyist Mr. Robinson and The existing drainage pipe includes 16-foot PGC District 3 Council Member Mr. Eric Olson. easements on both sides of the centerline of the pipe. The resident also mentioned that a Mayor Tabori announced that the body previous perspective buyer had wanted to of the new trash packer had arrived at the build on the lot but withdrew his contract company that would do the mechanical work. when the plans were not approved. The Town's older trash-collection truck will be driven to Baltimore to have the installation Mayor Tabori assured the resident that performed. In the intervening (several) weeks, he would use every means available to the the Town's two remaining collection trucks Town to control any improper construction. will share the trash-collection duties. eM Mallino asked if the Town could do a feasibility study on the lot in question to be A College Heights Estates resident on prepared with information in advance of Clagett Road requested that repairs be made receiving a request for a permit. Also, the to the drainage gutter adjacent to her County could be asked to assess the property. Maintenance of the roadway placement of the storm drain and a curb cut. became the responsibility of UP when the As a side note, CM Mallino added that the the blocks between Route 1 and 44th Avenue Town Code requires a large minimum size for on Van Buren Street, Underwood Street, and a home to be built on a new lot. Wells Parkway. The studies were done to establish a baseline of traffic volume before A motion was passed unanimously to the new signage and traffic tables are endorse the McMansion bill and let our installed. Data were collected from Tuesday delegates know that the Town of University through Thursday during the three weeks Park, the Mayor, and the Town Council between December 5th and December 21 st. support this legislation. Although Underwood Street leads CM Lucas updated the challenges he is directly to University Park Elementary School having with the PGC Health Department over (the presumed generator of a significant damage being done to the Town Creek by amount of traffic), Van Buren Street's daily contaminants from the adjacent construction traffic volume was greater by a third (679 areas. The Mayor explained that a "fee in lieu cars/day vs. 219). More than half the volume of" process was contributing to the problem. on Van Buren was into Town from Route 1 Through this process, developers are able to (460 vs. 219) while the volume on Underwood pay their way out of a County requirement -­ was more balanced with slightly more vehicles like the missing filtration systems. Although entering Town than leaving (263 vs. 228). the "fee in lieu of" policy speeds up the developer's permit granting process, it A pronounced clustering (several vehi­ exacerbates the impact of wastewater and cles traversing the road-count tubes about the toxin contamination of our Creek. The Creek same time and direction) was found moving has been showing a wonderful return of out of Town on Underwood just after school wildlife that long has been missing (like foxes, began and again before dismissal. A similar beavers, and birds). The Mayor said he would pronounced clustering was found moving into write to the County Executive about the Town on Van Buren. After the morning rush, situation with assistance from CM Lucas. traffic volumes on Van Buren remained remark­ ably constant throughout the day and into the CM Lucas also noted that the placement early evening hours. The same held true for of the cooling towers on the new Town Center Underwood with the exception of traffic going residential buildings probably will cause noise out of Town when school was dismissed. pollution to UP in the summer months when they will be running at top speed, and the Speed did not appear to be an issue on impact could be significant. either Van Buren or Underwood. However, as a percentage, almost 20% of the vehicles NOTE to UP residents who warm their traversing Wells Parkway were speeding cars by leaving them unattended on the street (traveling faster than 25 mph) which, while with the ignition running: It is a violation of illegal, because of its straight road with clear Maryland state law to do so! Currently, both sight lines, probably doesn't present the the County and State police are committed to imminent safety hazard that exists on Sheridan helping reduce the number of car thefts in and Tuckerman Streets. CM McPherson Prince George's County by enforcing this observed that on the section of Van Buren that statute. So far, under the increased enforce­ was studied, which is near her home, the ment of this law, 129 tickets have been problem was more ignoring the "STOP" sign issued; two of those were issued in University than speeding. Sgt. McCully suggested making Park. There is a fine of $60 and no points. a brief public-awareness announcement of the impending traffic-pattern changes in University Mr. Jim Cook of Queens Chapel Road Park. The meeting adjourned at 10 PM. presented the results of his traffic studies of spring and summer (baby sitting, lawn work, ·~tIt ~. pet care, window washing, etc.) should e-mail UP BUS SERVICE & METRO SHUTTLE their name, age, phone number, Ward number, e-dress (optional) and type of service/s to the r------' NEWSLETTER Editor at [email protected] I I before the deadline for the April issue (March I NOTE! SEASONAL POLICY CHANGE: 7th) OR hand deliver/mail the same information to Flo Harris, 6703 44th Avenue, UP. The IF Prince George's County 1EG.C.l Spring Town Teen Worker List is published in GOVERNMENT Qffices..Me closed due to ice or each April issue of the UP NEWSLETTER. snow, there will be NO UP bus services. Bus service also may not be available during times of any weather-rela 7:ed or other types of .~ tIt~. disasters, The PGC government's hot line I I I phone number to call is 301-952-4810. I TEEN CERT I I I - ,.. _- .... __ ... _. -- __ ---- ,_ ------_....I ATTENTION: University Park Teens! Free door-to-door wheelchair-accessible Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response bus service is available for Town residents. Team) is a national program that is training Senior citizens and handicapped residents who teenagers in emergency response techni.Q.!.!.e..S. would like transportation to doctors' One of their goals is to train and certify 4,000 appointments, shoppinO, banking, library high school students across the nation to Emer!~ency visits, club meetings, or to visit a neighbor become part of their schools' across Town may reserve pick-up times Response Plans as well as be additional usable between 10 AM and 2 PM. Small groups also resources for their neighborhoods during an may use the bus for excursions. Please call the emergency. The UP Teen CERT will be invited Town Hall 1301-927-4262) to schedule your to become an active part of the UP CERT, weekday pick-up. NOTE: Bus reservations .sllould be rmiJe one ~k in advance so the Becoming part of the Teen CERT will driver's schedule can be arranged accordingly. entail twenty hours of fascinating classroom Also, destinations should. be within 5 miles of training in basic disaster response skills, fire University PaLK. safety, disaster medical first aid, light sl9arch & rescue, and disaster psychology & team A UP Metro shuttle service runs on the organization. Upon completion of the tLainiIl.Q... hQu~ half hour each weekday morning and teens will be accredited twenty afternoon from numemus stops in Town to community service. All teens are welcome to and from the PG Plaza Metro Station. There train (as interested individuals, as an informal are seven morning runs from 6-9 AM and group of friends, or as an organized group or seven afternoon runs from 4-7 PM. A map troop). For more information, or to inquire listin!j the stops is available at the Town Hall. about class schedules, please call Tom Stickles (301-864-0533) ~ ~. . + .~ tIt~. ATTENTION ENTERPRISING TEENSI OBITUARIES For your benefit, a Town Teen Worker List is published twice a year in the Town + RUTH (HIGBY) HAVER, died March NEWSLETTER (spring and fall). All teens (ages 3, 2006 at the age of 92. Her home for 50 13-19) living in UniverSity Park and wishing to years was on Van Buren Street in University offer their services to Town residents this Park, MD. Mrs. Haver was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, not far from her beloved town of Chautauqua, New York where she spent Alexander Sr., immigrated to the United States many memorable summers. She graduated from Persia at the age of 14. He traveled alone from Ohio Wesleyan University where she from Syria, across Europe, and to Liverpool in became a life-long member of the Delta Delta a wagon, then finally arriving in Philadelphia Delta sorority. The majority of her work years around 1914. Alex's mother, Florence, met were spent in the Government Sales Division and married Alex, Sr. when he was a lifeguard of the National Cash Register Company. in Atlantic City.

Mrs. Haver was an involved citizen in Alex was born in Pennsylvania in 1926. her community throughout her life. In her later Later, the family relocated to Maryland where years, she was a member of the American Alex, Sr. worked at and became a master Association of University Women, the National cabinetmaker. Alex and his brother and sister American Glass Club, and the Toaping Castle grew up in Cottage City. He graduated from chapter of the DAR. While residing in Mt. Rainier High School and enlisted as a University Park, she was an active member of seaman in the Navy in 1944. He was stationed the University Park Woman's Club, even out of the United States Naval Training Station writing their newsletter for a time. She loved at Bainbridge, Maryland, and served as a radio playing bridge and was an enthusiastic man on the USS Quick Flagship (mine­ member of many of the community's bridge sweeping), the USS Wiley, and the USS groups. Arkansas. He earned the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, Mrs. Haver volunteered for the local the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Delta Delta Delta chapter at the University of Victory Ribbon. After his discharge in 1946, Maryland and served as the UM House Board Alex attended the University of Maryland for president. In her later years, she loved two years, majoring in journalism. In 1950, attending cultural events at the University of his family moved to 4310 Woodberry Street in Maryland's Clarice Smith Performing Arts University Park. In 1952, they built their next Center as much for visiting with the friends home at 4119 Woodberry Street, before finally she would see there as for the event itself. settling into their final home on Forest Hill Drive in 1958. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry "Pat" Eugene Haver in 1993. Alex's passion for sports started early in Mrs. Haver is survived by her daughters, Sallie life. Both he and his brother were two of the Austin Holder of Van Buren Street and Myrna great baseball players in this area. Alex was Sue Austin Nead (and Arthur) of McKinney, recruited by, auditioned for, and offered a Texas; and her granddaughter Cynthia Nead contract to play with the old Washington Erhart (and Wesley) and great-granddaughters Senators baseball team. For some inexpli­ Ellie and Gemma Erhart, all of McKinney, TX. cable reason, Alex chose to decline the offer and moved on instead to work in the area of '" ALEXANDER SARGIES, JR., 80, a sales. Alex sold appliances, groceries, and resident of University Park for more than 55 liquor before he started selling new cars. He years, died January 12, 2007, at his home. was a master new car salesman for many He had an Alzheimer-type dementia. years and won numerous awards from various dealerships in the Washington-metropolitan One of Alex's great-great uncles was an area, particularly from Buick. interesting family ancestor; he was a doctor in the royal household of Syria. Unfortunately, It was during his early years of selling this great-great uncle and some of his wives cars that Alex purchased his most treasured were killed when they were thrown down a possession, the brass ring of his desire -- a well during the Turkish invasion. Alex's father, pair of season Redskins tickets on the 35-yard line in the second tier (If the RFK stadium, just under cover but heated by the sun. A diehard . ~ + ~. Redskin fan, Alex fixed liverwurst sandwiches CONGRATULATIONS and took a flask of his favorite liquor, peppermint Schnopps, to the games for many, + To the ten former Senior Girl Scouts many years, before finally giving up his season of University Park Troop 53 who coordinated tickets when the new stadium opened. a camping weekend reunion for their Troop's 57th anniversary. The group chose to camp at Most of Alex's peers in University Park Big Meadows Lodge on Skyline Drive in ~idve passi!d on but those old neighbors knew Virginia, not far from the "Rock Spring now paS;londrEO t~ie~( VIlas about keeping his Shelter" where they had camped as Scouts; villJ !I! i(JII:'311IUO ,<1 his neighbors' yards seven husbands also were able to attend. A ;} \/Jd \is l/JaS meticulous until the forest ranger at the Information Center spoke 4.,21(:111,,::, ~ c:(j\icJi'lCScl and took its toll. to the group about the area and the many ,1\ Ith (Jug n ,'~ i ex iwver rna med, he was ever a changes that had occurred during the last fifty (~erHIE~mail and a lovil~1 son, He cared for his years and shared some of his wonderful I"no'~her at their family home on Forest Hill wildlife photographs with them. Drive for rnany years until her death in 1997.

Several gals and husbands trudged the Sgt. Wayne McCully became a friend to breathtaking uphill .8-mile trail to revisit the /\Iex and would stop in to see him on a daily old cabin. The sight of it was overwhelming basis. The family would like to thank Sgt. and instantly brought back memories of the McCully and the UP Police Department for the stone porch and fireplace where they had many courtesies and kindnesses they extended cooked "blushing bunny" (a rarebit-type dish); and f\nlV Headley in the UP Town Office for the large rocks at the front of the cabin where, her years of ,gracefull'y' and patiently receiving as teenagers, they had gazed in awe at the Alex's numerous and (epeated telephone calls. glorious view of the Shenandoah ValIE!y and were glad that they were alive; and even the Last August Alex's niece Frances path to the johnny house where a skunk relocated from Florida to help care for Alex surprised a sleepy girl in the middle of the Win, his great niece Michelle and long-time night! Reminiscing was rampant and, with the family friend Cathy. Sister Paula, a nurse from passing of time, it was amazing how one HospICe of the Chesapeake, was a blessing as event had garnered several versions. she cared tor Alex in hIS final weeks.

The mountains that weekend provided Alex was predeceased by his father lots of fog and even some drizzly stuff at ,Alexander Sargies, Sr. in 1961, his brother times. There were no telephones or televisions Robert Sar~Jies in 1986, his mother Florence but there was plenty of friendship -- and some Sargies :n 19:1 7, and his niece Renee Aloupis. of the best s'mores they ever had made. That Survivors Include hiS sister Joan Sargies Coon almost half of the original troop of 22 girls was (and Williarn Coon) of Riverdale; nieces able to gather together from so many far away Catrlerlne !\!Jayo of Prince Frederick MD' places proved to them once more the positive Frances YOI)Q of Florida; Joan Sarg'ies .of impact the Girl Scouts of the USA had made Chesapeake Beach, MD; and Patricia Sargies on their lives. The former Troop members had and Susan Sargies, both of Ormond Beach, daughters who had been Scouts and grand­ Florida, MElmorial contributions may be made daughters who were participating Scouts now. to the "Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 The successful reunion was a memorable Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401" or tribute to their past leaders and their support­ the "Alzheimer's Association, 11240 Waples Ive parents, and it had been a lot of fun l ~j! ill RoaeJ Suite 402, =airfax, VA 22030." The Troop Leader, Mrs. Harry Hart act of kindness that is in keeping with the (formerly of Sheridan Street), died in 1999 at book's message. the age of 97. The ten original Scouts who attended the reunion (where they lived in UP) The series explores a mysterious, and where they live now, were: Patty Hart powerful black box and its impact on the Adams (Sheridan Street) from Huntington, world's people through their pOlitics, religions, WV; Alice Hazlehurst Barreca (Woodberry science, and militaries. Anti-Conversionists Street) from Weston, CT; Peggy Simmons and Conversionists struggle for the box's Binney (Woodberry Street) from Alexandria, potentially unlimited power and control over VA; Molly Turner Davis (Sheridan Street) from the future of the human race, while the keeper Crossfield, TN; Marion Sadler Hazlehurst of the black box, a quiet shepherd, moves (Tennyson Street) from New Canaan, CT; Jane among them. Gary says he writes "just to Mooney McCarl (Underwood Street) from make life a bit more interesting." Annapolis, MD; Jane Wiederhold Snowden (Underwood Street) from Williamsville, NY; Nancy England Tysdal (Underwood Street) . ~ + ~. from Easton, MD; Frances White Walker COMMUNITY WISH LIST (Beechwood Road) from Adelphi, MD; and Mollie Hargett Williams (Clagett Road) from + A University Park resident is seeking York, PA. Three of the husbands who a part-time nanny/mother's helper to care for attended the reunion were former UP boys: three children (a 2-year-old and newborn Harry Hazlehurst (Woodberry Street); Hugh twins). Help is needed two or three days each Snowden (Underwood Street); and Royal week for a total of 16-24 hours. The childrens' Tysdal (Van Buren Street). mother will be at home but needs help with the children and with some basic household ED. Note: In the early 1950s, Frances chores. The family would like to employ White Walker worked at the College Park someone by mid to late March. If interested, summer playground (near the RR tracks and please call Lisa Beckmann (301-699-9808). Drexel Road). From 1954-56, she taught at the old Hyattsville Junior High under Principal Miller, and in the 1980s, she taught at ~ ~. Hyattsville Middle School under Principal Lupo! . + Nancy England Tysdal can be seen under an ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN airplane wing as a little girl in the 1930s on the front of the current College Park Aviation ~ The University of Maryland Clarice Museum catalog! Check at http://www. pgparks. com/places/historic/cpam/events. html. Smith Performing Arts Center (CSPAC) is offering many intriguing free and ticketed + To Clagett Road sculptor and now programs this month. For more information, author, Gary "Chris" Christopherson, who has reservations, or a catalog of the 2006-2007 posted "Black Box," Book 1 of Volume 1 of his season, please call 301-405-8169 or contact science fiction series "Conversion," on his www.claricesmithcenter.umd. edu. website: www.Gehris.com. Visitors to the site are invited to download "Black Box" for + "The Green Bird" by Carlo Gozzi on FREE but only for their own personal use. The March 1st, and 6-8th at 7:30 PM, March 2nd­ series and the first two Books of Volume 1 are 3rd, and 9-10th at 8 PM, and March 4th at 2 copyrighted. Book 2 is entitled "Conversion PM in the Kay Theatre - Delight to this satirical Code." Rather than charging people for journey of whimsy and intrigue based on a reading the book, Gary asks that readers lively 18th century fairy tale. return the favor by doing a "good deed," any + UMSO Concerto Competition Prelims Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 by the Q..!LMarch 4th at 1 PM in Gildenhorn Recital legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Hall and Finals on March 9th at 7 PM in Ballet, Sergei Radchenko. His company of fifty Dekelboum Concert ~ia.ll - Witness the prelims is returning to the Center after their sold-out and final round of the UM Symphony performance of "Sleeping Beauty" last season. Orchestra competition for undergraduate and graduate students who are competing to ~ All Town residents are invited to join perform as next season's featured soloist with the Side Door Coffee House Players of the UMSO. FREE Riverdale Presbyterian Church on March 24th for their double feature season finale: + Washington Improv Theatre on "Money" and "Jumping" are directed by Tuesday March 6th at 5:30 PM in the Richard Redfield. The two short plays will L.a..Qill.a.1QlY Theatre - "Take Five on Tuesdays" offer humorous glimpses into the lives of two welcomes iMusical who will blend the unpre­ people, one with an interest in putting his dictable playfulness of comedic improvisation money in a new bank and the other with an with classic musical theatre. Watch as the cast interest in jumping from a bridge. Happily, creates a compelling show inspired totally by both find new dividends in life. the audience's suggestions! FREE The doors open at 6 PM; complete + "CHOPTEETH" on March 13th at performances are given at 7 and 8:30 PM. 5:30 PM in the KogQd ,Theatre -A 14-piece Admission is free, but proceeds from the afrofunk orchestra blends the spicy stew of delicious refreshments will help to benefit modern jazz, Yoruba tribal music, and burning Help-By-Phone of Prince George's County. For Ghanaian funk rhythms with Senegalese rumba questions or more information, please call 301­ and Jamaican ska for a massive groove. FREE 927-0477. + "The UM Symphony Orchestra" on March 15th at 8 PM in Dekelboum Concert ~ "Mistress of Riversdale" will be Jiall - Reawaken to spring with such favorites presented on Saturday, March 24th at 2 PM at as Copland's Appalachian Spring, Stravinksy's the University United Methodist Chutru at Rite of Spring, and Vaughan Williams' 3621 Campus Drive in College Park. The one­ Concerto tor Oboe and Strings with Mark Hill. woman show is based on the book, "Mistress of Riversdale," written by Clagett Road + "2007 Prince George's County resident Margaret Callcott and will be Annual Spelling Bee" on March 16th at 7 PM performed by accomplished actress Cherie in the Gildenhorn R.lliJtal Hall - Watch the Weinert of the Johns Hopkins University County's best middle school spellers vie for Theatre. Ms. Weinert's script is Rosalie top honors and the chance to compete in the Calvert's own words movingly spoken to national bee. FREE reenact her roles as a wife, mother, business ~ The Robert E. Parilla (Montgomery woman, and political observer during the early years of the republic. Ms. Calvert's life holds College) Performing Arts Center (MCPAC) special interest for us in this area because her continues its 2006-07 season with a perform­ plantation home is located in nearby Riverdale ance from its Guest Artist Series. For infor­ Park and one of her sons was the principal mation or tickets, please call 301-279-5301, founder of the University of Maryland. M-F, 10 AM-6 PM.

The performance is being co-sponsored "Cinderella"on Thursday, March 15th at by the Riversdale Historical Society and the 8 PM - The Moscow Festival Ballet's fully­ UM Campus Club and will be followed by a staged, full-length production of the classic reception for the attendees. For more "Cinderella" will be performed by principal information or to make a reservation, please dancers from across Russia. The Moscow call Barbara Glover (301-927-4182) or Pat activities, and children having their picture Preston (301-345-2302). The $7 tickets also taken with this beloved character. You are may be purchased at the door. strongly recommended to purchase advance tickets for the time that fits your schedule. Tickets are available through SMARTlink for ~ University Christian Church (301­ four time periods: Barcode 94166-11 AM, 864-1520, 6800 Adelphi Road) offers monthly 94167-NOON, 94168-1 PM, and 94169-2 PM. Saturday-night movies for top-notch family entertainment. Light snacks are provided at + Teen Movie Nights - Through May, 6:30 PM and the movies begin at 7 PM. UCC teens are invited to a monthly movie, free with is pleased to offer this FREE family-oriented Museum admission. The doors will open at? entertainment to the greater community and PM and the shews start at ~. 30 PM. e !lopes everyone continues to take advantage selection for March 9th IS the 2004 remake or CJT being able to view quality movies "Around the World in 80 Days," a 2houl film conveniently close to home. rated PG for action Violence, some crude humor, and some mildly-offensive language. It On March 31st, "Glory Road" (rated PG is an extremely funny take on Jules Verne's for racial issues) will be shown. "Glory Road" novel and the story line and characters are tells the true story of high school basketball radically different from the originals. Phileas coach Don Haskins (played by Josh Lucas) Fogg (Steve Coogan) represents Jules Verne who, in 1962, became coach for the Texas himself, as someone who can see the future, Western Miners, an underdog NCAA Division and Jackie Chan's character displays his One team. His insistence on recruiting the best classic fight choreography and humor. It's a players available, regardless of their skin color, beautiful film suitable for all ages and provides revolutionized the sport and changed the that wonderful feel-good sensation often found course of history. On April 21 s1, viewers have in great adventures. the option of choosing between two movies: "An Inconvenient Truth" and "Little Mermaid." + Speaking of Flight, CPAM's seasonal Sunday lecture series strives to highlight the past, present, and future of aviation. On ~ ~. March 11 th, Edgar F. Raines, the senior . + historian for the U.S. Army Center for Military SOARING INTO MARCH History, will describe how "observation aviation" was used on the Western Front This month, the College Park Aviation during World War I. These fascinating lectures Museum (1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, begin at 2 PM and are free with regular CP, 301-864-6029) will welcome "Jay Jay," Museum admiSSion. Seating IS limited, how­ offer a Teen Movie Night and school holiday ever, and reservations are recommended; call matinees, begin their spring lecture series, and 301-864-6029 to reserve your seat. offer a program for Scouts. At all the events, crlildren must be accompanied by an adult. + "Wings Programs" for Boy Scouts Unless otherwise stated, program fees are and Girl Scouts will be held on Saturday, included within the regular museum admission. March 24th from NOON to 4 PM. All levels of Scouts are invited to explore the history of + Jay Jay Day - On Saturday, March aviation and the science of flight through a 3rd from 11 AM to 3 PM, the popular PBS variety of age-appropriate activities that are cartoon character"Jay Jay the Jet Plane" will fun and educational (with the opportunity to land at the College Park Aviation Museum. A earn badge requirements). Preregistration is special-priced ticket will include admission to required; please call the Museum for details. the Museum, arts & crafts and other fun family There is one admission fee for all participants + Family Movie Days have been Health and Human Performance Building) on planned for the following days that Prince Valley Drive. George's County Public Schools are closed for students: March 29th ("Around the World in + "looking East in the Renaissance" ­ 80 Days") and March 30th ("Star Wars"). All CPAE's Cultural Connections series is hosting ages are welcome to enjoy the 1 PM movies Professor Meredith J. Gill for an exploration of that include popcorn and lemonade. The Renaissance art history on Monday, March movies are free for normal museum admission. 12th at 7 PM in the College Park City Hall Council Chambers (4500 Knox Road). What can we learn from Renaissance artists and ~ ~. their patrons about religious identity, political . + freedom, and cross-cultural exchange? Prof. MARCH FUN WITH CPAE Gill will give a slide presentation focusing on how works of art in a lively global marketplace All College Park Arts Exchange (CPAE) illuminate relations between the East and "Connecting People through Arts Experiences" Europe in a tumultuous period. events are FREE and held at the College Park ~Parish House (corner of Knox Road and + On Sunday, March 18th (the third Dartmouth Avenue), unless otherwise noted. Sunday every other month) at 7:00 PM, all For more information, to register, or to remit interested persons are invited to meet at the fees for special activities, please contact 301­ Old Parish House to discuss great science 927-3013 or [email protected]; you also may fiction authors at CPAE's Bi-monthly Science visit www.cpae.org for more information. Fiction Book Club led by Jen Cook of Vertigo Books. At the March meeting, consider the + The College Park Youth Orchestra amazing oeuvre of grandmaster Andre Norton, Spring Concert will be held at 7 PM on March who passed away in March two years ago at 4th in the Eleanor Roosevelt High School the age of 93, while he was enjoying Auditorium. The concert is free and open to refreshments and great conversation! Please the public. Conductor Kenneth Whitley will RSVP to CPAE. lead the young string players in performing movements from Bach's HBrandenburg Concerto No.3" and Holst's HBrook Green + On Saturday, March 24th from 1 to Suite. " 4 PM, join an instructor from Hand Paper­ making of Beltsville to learn the ancient and + Gymkana Program - CPAE invites useful art of making beautiful handcrafted children ages 5-12 to an exciting free event paper. All tools and materials will be provided hosted by the University of Maryland Gymkana at the workshop being held at the Ul.d.-P..a.rls.h Troupe on Sunday, March 11th, at 3 PM. Kids House. Make new friends and learn a new art can learn cool tricks on real gymnastic at this activity that is ideal for teens and equipment and combine fun and fitness with adults. Pre-registration and payment for tumbling, bouncing, and rolling. Be sure to materials will reserve your spot. Please regis­ come "dressed to move" by wearing com­ ter in advance before March 10th by sending fortable clothes and sneakers. The program a check for $10 to CPAE, PO Box 784, will be held at the UM Gymkana Gym. College Park, MD 20740. (Directions: From Route 1, turn onto Campus Drive. At the circle, bear right onto Regents + On Sunday, March 25th from 2-4 Drive. Take the third left onto Farm Drive and PM, the Kids' Arts Drop-In instructor Aaron then an immediate right onto Valley Drive. The Springer will help children 3-8 and their Gymkana Gym is located in Building 255 (the parents celebrate spring by making meaningful charms for the new season. Their inspiration comes from an old Hopi Indian custom of (the possible scenario of militant Islam creating prayer sticks or "pahoes." All children triumphant in Europe). [NOTE: HGenetics and must be accompanied by an adult at this FREE Genetic Engineering" by Barbara Wexler will be CPAE program in the Old Parish House. part of the May dialogue.]

+ For all ages/levels, the Chess Club meets at 7 PM on the second and fourth . ~ + ~. Thursdays of each month (March 8th and LOCAL FARMERS MARKET 22nd) with instructor Ted Fagan.

+ The Morning Book Discussion Group The Takoma Park Farmers Market is was on a winter break from December 2006 located along the 6900 block of Laurel through February 2007. They will resume Avenue. For their 27th year, this producers­ their meetings on Wednesday, March 21st at only market offers produce grown locally 10:30 AM when they will be discussing "She within a 125-miles radius. It is open year Got Up Off the Couch" by Haven Kimmel. The round every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM. To selection for their April 18th meeting will be see what currently is available at the 23 stalls, HCloud Atlas" by David Mitchell. please visit www. takomaparkmarket. org/.

OThe After Eight Book Club, ,-----.... a group open to all University Park ~ ~. adults -men, women and couples ­ . + will continue their 06-07 Club year BOOKS AND AUTHORS on March 20th at 8 PM to discuss "The H'orst thinX ahout new hooks their history selection, "1776" by

is Ihal Ihey keep IIsfi'om readinx the old ones. " David McCullough. Please call J.-l"'- Joseph Joubert Laura Donnelly (301-927-6550) if you'd like to attend or to inquire about the selection for ODuring March, the Hyattsville Branch their April 17th meeting. New members are Library (301-985-4690) continues its newly­ welcome to join any month. formatted evening group, htlliogucs!, its chess club meetings, and its morning book group. o The Sorosis Reading Society, the University Park Woman's Club's book group, + bialogut!i! The Hyattsville Library's will meet on March 28th at 12:30 PM to bi-monthly 7: 30 PM book discussion group discuss "Blue Shoes and Happiness" by focuses on "dialogues" about issues of current Alexander McCall Smith. The reviewer will be concern. Participants are asked to read two Edda Osborne. Please call Margaret Callaghan suggested books plus anything else they feel (301-864-1031) if you would like to attend. might be relevant on the subject. This type of group affords a stimulating, exciting discussion Please NOTE: Because this group has format for book lovers who prefer reading for the prerequisite that book club members be more than merely entertainment! UPWC members, they will begin posting their monthly notices in the UPWC's newsletter. For the March 8th meeting, the theme is However, any Town residents who would like "Perspectives from both sides of the cultural to join the Sorosis Reading Society may divide between the Islamic and Western contact Margaret Callaghan at the number worlds." Please read HJourney of the Jihadist" above, or any UPWC member, who will be by Fawaz A. Gerges (exploring the perspective able to share information on how to first of the key individuals of the movement) and become a member of the UP Woman's Club. "The West's Last Chance" by Tony Blankley ~ ~. + May 10th - Central Asia: Rich in . + energy supplies and strategically located, the GREAT DECISIONS 2007 five Central Asia countries attract attE!ntion from the Middle East, China, Russia, and the All Town residents are invited to join U.S. How will international competition for Great Decisions 2007, an a-part discussion energy supplies affect each country and what series offered for groups by the Foreign Policy interests does the U.S. have in that region? Association. The FPA is an independent, non­ governmental, non-partisan organization pro­ + May 24th - Children: Ensuring the moting foreign policy education. The group safety and proper development of children is meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from the stated goal of the global community, yet 7:30-9 PM at the .university Park Church of children in some countries are exposed to .t.!:1L8rethren. Remaining dates/topics include: unsafe labor practices, human trafficking, and participation in combat. What role should + March 8th - Mexico: The results of private donors, governments, and international Mexico's presidential election were nearly too organizations play in ensuring health care, close to call; how will this happening affect education, and safety for the world's children? the new administration's policies? Can Felipe Calderon successfully reform Mexico's policies The series affords a friendly, informal on energy, trade, and border security to way to learn more about the foreign policy of strengthen its relations with the U.S.? the United States. Feel free just to come and listen or to voice your ideas and opinions. + March 22n.o - Migration: The Attendance at every session is not mandatory. movement of people across international To purchase the informative 2007 discussion borders can be initiated by conflict, economic book, call Maxie Phillips (301-927-0857). For reasons, or the chance to achieve political more information, visit www.fpa.org. freedom. Migration issues have taken center­ stage in the U.S. and European Union as citizens increasingly worry about job security ~ ~. and terrorism. What are the advantages and . + disadvantages for countries that are affected UPWC INVITES YOU... by migration? The next meeting of the University Park + April 12th - South Africa: Although Woman's Club will be a membership reception it's the most developed country in Africa and on Saturday, March 10th from 10 AM until an active leader on the continent, South Africa NOON at the home of Kelly Fischer, :6.8..1Q still struggles with major issues in the post­ Pineway, UP. All women residents are invited apartheid era. What political challenges does to drop in for coffee, tea, and refreshments, it face, and what impact does the AIDS and to take a moment to talk to a few of the epidE~mic play on its economy and society? UPWC members, and to see and hear first hand about some of the projects, programs, + April 26th - War Crimes: The Inter­ and special interests that are available to national Criminal Court has established a new UPWC members. You don't even have to venue for investigating and prosecuting war come all alone. Grab a friend or two to come crimes, despite a lack of U.S. participation. with you; see if you've won a door prize; and Will this lack weaken the power of the ICC? find out how the Club's Past and Present can What challenges does the ICC face in help make the Future better for you. Please punishing war criminals? RSVP to Helen Andren (301-257-6759). + April 17th - Matthew Mosca, nation­ At the UPWC's April 2nd meeting at ally-known historic paint finishes consultant, NOON in Riverdale Presbyterian Church, the will present "Glimpsing a Colourful World: The exciting program will be a presentation by Bill Examination of Historic Paint Finishes." Cammack, a former Peace Corps volunteer, on Earth Box Gardening (www.earthbox.com). ~ From Apple Charlotte to Henrietta Bill sees great promise in this technical Pudding: Open Hearth Cooking for Parents & approach to container gardening, both in terms Children - On Saturday, March 10th at 10 AM, of yield and in conservation of our resources. parents and children will work together as a For more information about the April meeting team and learn to cook seasonal foods on an or about the UPWC, please call the Club open hearth using a variety of techniques and president, Michelle Stawinski (240-304-6487). equipment. Advance payment of $45 per team of one adult and one child, 8 or older, must be received by March 7th; capacity is limited. . ~ + ~. ~ On Saturday, March 24th at 8 PM, MARCH AT RIVERSDALE Riversdale House Museum is sponsoring a Tavern Night for ages 21 and older. Join your Guided tours of the early-Federal friends in the Museum Cellar for tavern-style Riversdale House Museum (4811 Riverdale food and beverages plus an evening of rousing Road, RP) are available on a walk-in basis on entertainment presented by the "Ship's Fridays and Sundays from NOON to 4 PM; Company Chanteymen," a jolly band of group tours are available by appointment. (No interpreters of early 19th-Century maritime charge for ages 4 and under; discounts are history, who will amuse you with their ship's given to seniors and groups of 10 or more.) chanteys and sea stories. Come as you are -­ Open-hearth cooking demonstrations are held or in period attire; but, reserve your ticket each Sunday. For more information on any of early as space is very limited and it's sure to the monthly events or to make a reservation, be a sell-out! Your $20 advance payment is please call 301-864-0420/TTY 301-699-2544. required by March 20th.

~ The Annual Spring Lecture Series includes two Tuesday programs during March ~ ~. that explore various aspects of the rich history . + of Riversdale, its occupants, and their descen­ UPHPA MARCH PROGRAM dants in Federal America. Lectures begin at 7: 30 PM; there is a $5 entrance fee. All Town residents are invited to attend the March 20th meeting of the University Park + On March 6th - C. M. Harris, editor of Historic Preservation Association from 7: 30-9 "The Papers of William Thornton," will present PM at Riverdale Presbyterian Church. Partici­ "A Federalist Salon for Marth Peter: William pants will hear about a trio of commemorative Thornton's First Design for Tudor Place." benches being restored and preserved at the University of Maryland. + On March 27th - Dr. Psyche Williams­ Forson, UM Department of American Studies In 1935, several prominent members of assistant professor, will present "From the the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs Marketplace to the Kitchen: African-American presented the benches during a ceremony that Food Ways in Early America." marked the opening of a formal garden at the University's first women's dormitory, Margaret Brent Hall (now St. Mary's Hall). Chris Garcia UPCA greatly appreciates the behind-the­ of Underwood Street will share what she has scenes work done by Cathy. For the past 7 learned about the benches, the restoration years, Cathy has managed the UPCA's project, and the pioneering individuals who membership database, mailings, and "fund presented them, which includes the first raising" efforts. Her tireless support has woman to sit on the University's Board of helped to sustain the events and programs Regents. Members JlL the community are sponsored by the UPCA. We heartily applaud .L!..Qled to sb..are any oLtbeir own information her dedication and service. and stories that might help to fill in the gaps of knowledge. The University plans to rededicate Residents are requested to look for the the benches later this spring and your leads yellow UPCA brochure that arrived in the mail. might help shed light on the driving forces that By completing the membership form, you can were behind the construction of UM's first help the UPCA continue to keep sponsoring residence hall for women. For more infor­ the community events that make UP the close­ mation, please call Chris (301-699-9124). knit kind of place we all love.

~ ~. The UPCA welcomes all residents to . + their monthly meetings on the last Tuesday of OPEN HOUSE the month at 7 PM in Riverdale Presbyterian Church. The next meeting will be held on University Park Elementary School is March 27th. hosting an Open House for parents of pros­ pective students for the 2007-2008 school ~ ~. year. Parents will meet and be . + welcomed by: Principal Foxx, GET THOSE RUNNING SHOES READY the PTA president, and hosting parents, followed by a tour of If you haven't already done so, now is all grade levE~ls of the school. the time to form a team, choose a theme,~ Come see the great things that taking daily runs, and register to participate in happenin~l are at UPES! Save the 6th Annual Azalea Classic 5K/1 K/1 M on Monday, March 26th.. 8:30 to April 21st to benefit the UPES-PTA, enrich the 10 AM, for your personal visit. academic ventures of almost 700 children, and For more information, please call Melinda make yourself more physically fit! You may (301-927-0208) or UPES (301-985-1898). register online at www.azaleaclassic.com or by mail to "University Park 5K/1 K/1 M, UP NOTE: Registration for the 07-08 school Town Hall, 6724 Baltimore Avenue, UP." For year will begin in May. Parents who cannot your convenience, a registration form is attend the Open House, but would like to included in this NEWSLETTER; please feel free receive information about registration, should to make copies. e-mail Mr. Clark at aclark@pgcps,org. ~ ~ . ~ + ~. . + . UPCCC SPRING/SUMMER SALE UPCA VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Spring and summer are just around the Th e University Park Civic Association corner, so remember... The University Park would like to thank its "Volunteer of the Children's Clothing Co-op provides the best Month" Cathy Madsen of Sheridan Street. opportunity to purchase quality "pre-washed and gently worn" spring and summer clothing Applications may be obtained from local for children from tots to preteens. Featured high school guidance offices or from the UP bargains include seasonal items, summer Town Hall. They should be submitted to Kate clothing, rainwear, books, toys, videos, Beveridge (6509 40th Avenue, University baby/layette equipment and maternity items. Park, MD 20782) no later than April 1, 2007. Through these yearly scholarships, UPWC The 2007 UPCCC Spring/Summer Sale hopes to encourage and support local high will be held on Saturday, March 31st from 10 school students in their quests for academic AM to 12 NOON at Riverdale Presbyterian and all-around success. Winners will be Church. Please be aware that checks are notified in late April. accepted only from UP Town residents and only for amounts over $40.00 and that ~ MD Delegate Tawanna P. Gaines purchases must be made separately in the announced that her House of Delegate various sale rooms. Persons who would like Scholarship applications now are available to to be a Mailing-List Member for the fall/winter students planning to attend Maryland Colleges sale, should submit their name, address, and and Universities during the 2007-2008 50¢ to any cashier. Mailing-List Members academic year. Students must be residents of receive a postcard that allows them to enter Legislative District 22 and may be enrolled in the sale prior to the general public. an undergraduate, graduate or professional studies program on a full or part-time basis. The Co-op is looking for individuals who Applications now are available online at would be interested in cashiering on Saturday www.tawannagaines.org or by calling Pamela morning in exchange for shopping privileges Powers (301-858-3058). Applications must during the member-only shopping time on be submitted by April 30th. Friday, March 30th from 4-6 PM. Residents interested in selling their children's clothing may call Kimberly Nugent (301-779-1149) for ~ Other Maryland State Delegate information about becoming a substitute seller. Scholarships are available to students planning This wonderful semiannual community sale to attend Maryland Colleges and Universities affords the perfect way to cut the cost of your during the 2007-2008 academic year. children's clothing budget without even Students (and parents) must be residents of leaving your own neighborhood! Legislative District 22 and may be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, vocational, post­ secondary career, or professional studies . ~ + ~. program. Selection criteria is based on fi­ nancial need and/or academic achievement. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Interested students may contact either:

~ Attention all graduating high school Delegate Anne Healey (301-858-3961) seniors! The University Park Woman's Club is By early March, contact Anne Healey@House. awarding two ($1,000) scholarships to state.md.us for 07-08 scholarship information. students for their academic achievements (minimum 3.0 GPA) and extracurricular acti­ State Senator Paul G. Pinsky (301-858­ 3155) - For an online application, contact: vities. The Doris McPhee Memorial Scholar­ ship is awarded to a graduating Northwestern www.senatorpinsky.org/scholarship.htm; High School senior with financial need. The submit applications by April 6th. University Park Woman's Club Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior Delegate Justin D. Ross (301-858-3058) who is a resident of University Park, or who is For an online application, please contact: the child or grandchild of a UPWC member. www.justinross.us/scholarship; submit applica­ tions by April 27th. .~tlt ~. ~VTI~~ TV ~~§I()~~T§ -.lefs1ty/) The University Park Official Town NEWSLETTER loves publishing your family ~~ INFORMATION milestones (birth, wedding and obituary FOR NEW notices, graduations and honors, and school, UP RESIDENTS sports and community awards, etc.) and club Welcome Contact Jenn Mooney Wagon [email protected] or publicity notices for events of interest to all University Park residents. Please e-mail your articles to [email protected] or mail them to Flo Harris, 6703 44th Avenue, UP 20782.

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SAVE THIS DATE: MAY fArR. wrtt aE MAY 12TH! March 2007 University Park Monthly Planner

Sl'NDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THCRSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 Wcunen'~ AfatUmaf JJ{u,jicin CPAM IIAM-3PM . "Jay Jay Day" tj: tlieS~ UM "Green Bird" ~UvuJ AfulJtitUut 7:30 PM (UM-GB) (UM-GR 8 PM) (UM-GB, 8 PM)

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~t\! Hr~u 4 Takoma Park Farmer's \larkd 5 6 l ImproY Theatre 7 (UM-GB, 730 PM) 8 Chess. - P,ll 9 UlSO Finals - P.I! 10 (l TM-GB, 8 PM) 10 ,'u\1~2 P"d (TP*F\I) 530 P\! UPCB GREAT DECISIONS: Cuncerto CompentIOn 7:30 PM UPES + ""'Iexico"· 7:30-9 P\I UPWC 10 AM-NOON U:lfSO Concerco CompetiIlon (P.!-GB, 7:30 P\!) 12:00 NOON CPAM Teen Movie 7 Pl\! SPRING RECEPTION COUNCIL (U\l-GB 730 P\I) Prelims 1 PH Deadline for "Around the World in 80 Days" WORK SESSION RHlf -.30 P:I! HI-L1 ilialollUCS 7:30 Pt\! (l:"I~GB 2 Pt\l) April NEWSLETTER (Ul\!·GB, 8 PM) Federalist Lecture "Islam/Western Connections" Parent & Child Cooking Class CPAE Youth Orchestra 7 Pt\1 YARD WASTE RECYCLING YELLOW BIN; M-Th BLUE BIN T-F BLliE BIN RHM 10A.M

11 (TP*FM) 12 13 14 15 16 17 qvdS~' UMSO Sprmg Concert +0+0+ 0+0 CPAE 3 P\! at Ut\! ~ tIu 3d£.., ot AtauJi ~ 8PM 0+0+ 0+0 Kids Gvmkana Cia" "CHOPTEETH" Is your l'ehicle protected UM 7PM 9Stlt $Vdfulat; P.l 530 Pt\l with a steering wheel club? ,\fCPAC "Cinderella" PGC "Spelling Bee" St. :falJti&'" :OCUf CNtAl 2PM FREE now from UPPD 0+0+ 0+0 Speakmg ofFhght: CPA.E "Art HistorY" Lecture Russian Ballet 8 PM 7 PM atCPCH YARD WASTE; l\I-ThBLUE BIN +0+0+ 0+0 "Ohservation AviatIOn YELLOW BIN; M-Th BLlIE BIN T-F BLt:E BII'

18 (TP*FM) 19 20Afler8BookClub "l776" 21 22 23 24cPAM Scout Wings Day, 12-4 HY-Ll Chess, 7 PM CPAE "MakmgPaper" 1-4 l:PHPA 7;30 PM RPC J~ CWt HY-Ll Book Group lJClW' lJUMC 2PM CPAE 7 PM 7:30 PM UPES "Commemorative Benches" with a blue & white 10:30 AM UPCB 7:30-9 PM "MISTRESS OF RIVERSDALE" Sci Fi Book Group fJ~t UP sticker GENERAL 'j)aJj oj. SplfiJu} "She Got up oflthc Couch" GREAT DECISIONS: RPC SideDoorColTeeHouse FREE from the Town Office Double Feature Finale 7 & 8:30 J~ HMigration" TOWN MEETING Wtvdd :l)"¥ 2007 M-F, 10 AM to 5 PM "Money" and "Jumping" C"" eleome spring with a meal of YARD WASTE; M~Th BLUE BII' fruits, ,"eggit's, grains & legumes) YELLOW BIN; M-Th BLUE BIN T-F BLUE BIN RHM "Tavern Night" 8 PAl 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 o UPES No public school No public school ~prin8-~ammllr~8111 (TP*FM) RlIM 730 PM UPWC 12:30 PM Open House "Ati'o-Amencan Food" Sorosis Reading Society CPAM Family' Movie, 1 P\l CPiL\'! Family Movie, I PM UPCCC "Star Wars" RPC 10 AM-12 NOON 8:30 AM Lecture "Blue Shoes &Happiness" "Around the World in 80 Days" [lce FWnllyMovle 6:30PM YARD WASTE; VI-Th IlLt:E BIN YELLOW BI]';: T-F BLUE Ill]'; T·F BLUE BIN "Glory Road" 6th ANNUAL UNIVERSITY PARK AZALEA CLASSIC

5K/1 Mile Run/1 K Fun Run

University Park, MD

April 21, 2007

To Benefit the University Park Elementary School PTA

Course: Rolling hills along lovely, azalea-lined residential streets closed to traffic. Friendly volunteers and live music along the course to encourage and entertain you! f3.egistrat~on: Register online at www.aza/eac/assic.comorregisterbymail;onepersonperentryform·P..l!?_~_?!;L?!:!P.mjU~m.i.lY. ~J.tr:~~Jogethec. You may copy this entry form as needed. REGISTRATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRll15t~

~ntry Fees: Ei K and 1 Mile: $18 (~22 on Race Day) LL Family rate: $50 (4 t-shirts) LL 1K: $12 {Early birds: register by April 1 for $15 - "'Virtual Runners:" make a $15 donation by 4/1/07and receive official race t-shirt in the mail! 9/11 Memorial Fund: make a $1 + donation to the University Park 9/11 Memorial Fund. Check out www.azaleac/assic.com for race times'

Registration & Packet PicklJP.;. Friday, April 20: 4-8 PM@UPES - Saturday, April 21: 6:30-8:15 AM@UPES

~~ard.§.; Top 3 male/female finishers; first 3 in each 1O-year age group. Prizes for all 1 Mile and 1K runners. Exciting random prizes, great food, and a beautiful, multi-color 100% cotton tee shirt for every participant and volunteer!

*Location/Directions to UPES: University Park Elementary School (UPES) is located at 4315 Underwood St University Park MD. From Maryland: From 1-495, take US Rte 1 South for 3 miles to Underwood St Right turn on Underwood. UPES is just past 2nd stop sign. From DC: US I (Rhode Island Ave) north. Follow through intersection of Rte 1 and Rte 410 (East/West Hwy). Turn left on Underwood St and UPES IS Just past 2nd stop sign

***************10'****** Entry Form ***** One Per Person ********************

~ l~ Name: 1 L. . I. 1 L L I. LL I. 1 Age: L Gender: L

Address: l 1 I 1_ Ll I. City: L Ll_ L Ll_l U L. LLL State: Ll Zip: l_ L Ll_ L Phone: L Ll. LU L L L L

Tee-shirt Size: Adult: M, L L, L XL; Child: L M, l. L

Email: 1 L 1 .. L 1.1 L

Payment: 5K: $15, $18, $20; 1Mile: I.. $15, $18, $20; 1K: L $12; Virtual runner: I. $15; 9/11 Fund: L.

I know that running IS a potentially hazardous activity In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I waive for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, any and all claims and rights for damages against the race sponsors, representatives, successsors and assigns of the Apnl 21, 2007 Azalea Classic including PVAUSAT&F for any and all injuries suffered by me in the said event I attest and verify that I am phySically fit and suffiCiently trained for the event. Further, I hereby grant full permis-sion to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and Image for any legitimate purpose without expecting model's remuneration.

------'/_---- Signature of Participant (parent or guardian if runner is under 18 years of age)

Mail to University Park 5K/lK, 6724 Baltimore Ave., University Park, MD 20782. Checks should be made payable to UNIVERS lTY PARK PTA ~------Copy or remove to use------·-- The University Park NEWSLETTER is published monthly 11 times each year. The deadline for the April 2007 issue will be Wednesday, March 7th, before 12:00 NOON.

EDITOR: Flo Harris (301-864-01351 6703 44th Avenue, UP [email protected]

Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Permit No.2776 Hyattsville, Md.

UNIVERSITY PARK 6724 Baltimore Avenue University Park, Maryland 20782 Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Q.--. Q.--. Q.--. ~ DIRECTORY

University Park Mayor John Rogard Tabon, Administrative Assistant Amy S. Headley, and Treasurer Daniel R. Baden may be reached at the Town Hall Office: 301-927-4262 or 301-927-2997 UP Police Chief Michael Wynnyk: 301-277-0051 Emergency: 911 UPPD Non-emergency: 301-333-4000 Mayor Tabon's home phone: 301-699-3928

COUNCIL MEMBER.

1 Margaret S. Mallino 301-927-7199 2 Francis M. Lucas 301-927-2925 3 Susan E. McPherson 301-779-5249 4 Lisa l. Jackson 301- 779-6688 5 Kelly E. Fischer 301-864-4078 6 Margaret W. Winton 301-699-1610 7 Bradley M. Carpenter 301-927-5299 ~.--. ~+--+ ~+--+ ~