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Vol. 75, No. 18 May 3 - May 9, 2007 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents County Approves Veterans’ Housing Program Creates Permanent Rental Housing for Veterans

Courtesy OFFICE OF in Prince George’s THE COUNTY EXEC- County, hundreds of veter- UTIVE ans who have sacrificed and risked their lives for (LARGO, MD) – this country return to the The Prince George’s County only to face home- County Housing Authority lessness,” said Thomas Board of Commissioners Thompson, executive this week authorized the director of the Housing development of a Veteran Authority. “We need to do Rental Assistance better, and this is a step in Program (VRAP) to pro- the right direction.” vide homeless and dis- PHOTO BY MICHAEL J. YOURISHIN/OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE The Housing County Executive Jack B. Johnson and 15 representatives from the Office of the County Executive joined 25 other volunteers Saturday abled veterans with hous- Authority will partner to make repairs to the home of Eugenia Bryant in Upper Marlboro. ing assistance. with other government The program will fur- departments, non-profits, nish permanent housing to and faith-based organiza- eligible veterans who will tions to address the hous- Christmas in April Comes Just in Time be issued vouchers for use ing needs of veterans who in renting apartments in find themselves facing Residents & Leaders Volunteer Time to Repair Homes of Residents in Need the private market. The mental illness and unem- caving in due to water damage to repair their homes themselves. zation Christmas in April to con- resolution authorized the ployment, as well as By EMILY APATOV and other safety hazards, critical Vincent “Cap” Mona of Mona duct an annual day of volunteer use of 25 vouchers for this homelessness. PG Post Staff Writer home repairs are high on the wish Electric realized this was a seri- home improvement by the same program. Another Livable Living in homes with dan- lists of county residents who are ous problem 19 years ago, when name. “On any given night See Vouchers, Page A9 gerous, uneven staircases, roofs unable, financially or physically, he founded the non-profit organi- See Christmas, Page A3 Eleanor Roosevelt Bus Tour Reveals High School Girls’ Beauty of Gorgeous Track Team Makes Prince George’s Sports History Explore Grovehurst and Other Historic Landmarks in Prince George’s County 4 x 800 and 4 x 400 Teams Both Courtesy MD HOUSE AND Good Luck (1790), Patuxent Emerge Victorious at Penn Relays GARDEN PILGRIMAGE Farm (1903), St. Thomas Church (1743), West End Farm (1850’s), Grovehurst, the home of Magnolia Knoll (mid-19th centu- John Petro and Kathleen ry), Mount Calvert (1780’s) and Courtesy PGCPS area girls’ team to win at the University of Pennsylvania’s Litchfield, is one of ten houses enjoy a guided Pontoon Boat tour relays since 1986 and the first and landmarks on the Maryland on the Patuxent River. On Friday, April 27, the House & Garden Pilgrimage Grovehurst, the second on Eleanor Roosevelt High area team- boys’ or girls’- to win two titles in the same through Prince George's County this year’s tour, was built by Fred School girls’ track team this Saturday, May 5. Also on the Watkins, a local building suppli- sprinted into sports history at year. In addition, the Raiders tour, visit Bowieville (1819), er, and his wife Frances in 1961. the 113th Penn Relays in Mount Lubentia (18th century), Philadelphia. The team are only the second American See Tour, Page A9 accomplished something that team to win the 4 x 800 meter no other American girls’ track race since 1986, a status pre- team has been able to do: win dominately held by Jamaican Residents Given Spirit both the mile- and two-mile schools. relay races in the same year. Finishing the two-mile The legendary track meet relay in 8:51:19, the Raiders of Hospice Award also booked the second-fastest was held at the University of PHOTO COURTESY PGCPS time ever for a U.S. high Pennsylvania’s Franklin Track Legend Obea Moore joins Eleanor Roosevelt Field. The Roosevelt Raiders school girls’ team. High School’s 4 x 400 team of Doris Anyanwu, Tameka Prince George’s County Couple Awarded became the first Washington - See Track, Page A10 Jameson, Tasha Stanley and Takecia Jameson. for Work at the Hospice of Chesapeake

Courtesy HOSPICE OF Russell Stewart of Annapolis County Council Confirms Nominees THE CHESAPEAKE received the 2007 Joseph P. and Elizabeth Earley Memorial County Executive’s Personnel Board Nominees Recently Approved (LANDOVER, MD) – Award for his dedication to More than 170 volunteers and patient care. In 2006, Stewart staff kicked off National administered care to 35 families. Courtesy OFFICE OF THE Volunteer Week during the annu- Mr. Stewart was the sixth COUNTY EXECUTIVE al Hospice of the Chesapeake Hospice of the Chesapeake vol- Volunteer Recognition Luncheon unteer to receive this honor. The (UPPER MARLBORO, at the Crofton Country Club late award is funded by James and MD) – Prince George’s last month. See Hospice, Page A3 County Executive Jack Johnson’s nominees for the Personnel Board were recent- ly confirmed by the County INSIDE Council. The Board oversees COMMUNITY 25, to announce April 25, 2008 as employment decisions in the The Alice Ferguson Foundation the official grand opening date county. invites you to the Hard Bargain for the Gaylord National Resort Nominee John Hardwick, Farm Environmental Center for and Convention Center, the a resident of College Park, its free Annual Spring Farm largest convention resort on the was first appointed to the Festival and Plant Sale on Eastern Seaboard. A5 Board in 2003. He holds a Saturday, May 5, from 11 a.m. - Bachelor’s Degree from the 4 p.m. A3 University of Maryland. SPORTS Oxon Hill resident BUSINESS Prince George’s Sports and Yvonne Hefley, a second Prince George’s County Learning Complex Home to 2006 PHOTO BY MIKE YOURISHIN/OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE National Women’s Football nominee, is an Equal Sybil Wiggins, John Hardwick, and Yvonne Walker were recenlty sworn-in and confirmed Executive joined Gaylord Association Champs A7 See Council, Page A3 as nominees for the County Executive’s Personnel Board. Entertainment Wednesday, April A2 —May 3 - May 9, 2007 — The Prince George’s Post Towns and NEIGHBORS Clinton Conversations

By NORMA FAZENBAKER Elementary Schools were represent- 301.579.6116 ed. Volunteers filled four 40-cubic- Happy Birthday in May to May yards-deep dumpsters with trash. Whittington and Alvera Wathen, May The day was the kickoff for the “Keep 1, Thomas Smith, May 2, Willie Lee America Beautiful” campaign, direct- Bowden and Betty Shifflett, May 3, ed by Helen Moore from the Billy Lederer, Alice Smolinski and Department of Environmental Esther Nowak, May 4, Fay Smith and Resources. A Continental breakfast Mabel Vaughn, May 5, Margaret was served to volunteers; later a Hilton and Mary Maynor, May 6, dozen volunteers served lunch. Bessie May Zingraff, May 8, Pat Associations represented at the McKenzie and Phyllis Ruble, May 9, cleanup were the NCCA, Department Dick Statler, May 10, Mary Etter, of Environmental Resources, Public May 11, Celeste Felious, Patsy Works and Transportation, Concerned Moreland and Helen Janowiak, May Citizens for a Cleaner Community, 12, Joyce Peay, May 13, Mildred and the Stephen Decatur Community Fowler and Jamie Thomas, May 17, Center. NCAA President Clint Francine L. Webb, May 18, Janet Burnham and the North Clinton Duty, May 20, Ruth Webb, May 21, Citizens Patrol President Franklin Jean Linkins, May 23, Mary Ambush would like to thank everyone Stoutemyer, Betty Crompton, Norma who participated in and supported this Edwards and Agnes Spicer, May 25, event. my grandson, Trevor Donaldson, Monday, May 7, will be PHOTO COURTESY HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE Judy Beach and Eda Brawner, May Congressman Albert R. Wynn’s 15th (L-R): Spirit of Hospice Award Nominator Selisa Shelton, Prince George’s Award Recipients Elaine and Willie 26, Robin Collins, May 27, Jason free Annual Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 Gee, and Hospice of the Chesapeake President and CEO Erwin Abrams. For full story, see front page. Sylvis and Alice Weaver, May 28, p.m. at the Prince George’s Sports and Thelma Skinner, May 29, Faye Learning Complex in Landover. Rodgers, Delia Chatman and Lucie Over 200 businesses and employers Webner, May 30. (including Federal and Local The North Clinton Citizens Government Agencies) will partici- Aquasco-Brandywine Association (NCAA) had a wonderful pate in this event. Bring your resume By RUTH TURNER classes from 1937-1957. unhappy with your child’s report card, day on March 17, when 25 adults and and dress appropriately. For more 301.888.1139 The meal will cost $20. RSVP the time to take action is now. 17 teens and pre-teens representing information, call 301.987.2054. no later than June 14. To register, If your child is struggling with six schools came together for the **In Pennsylvania, a minister is 60th Class Reunion Luncheon contact Edith Myers at 301.283.5252; schoolwork this year, Huntington NCAA’s annual cleanup. forbidden from performing marriage Mark your calendars, you won’t Vernon Griffith at 301.627.2177; or Learning Center can help. Certified Surrattsville and Crossland High when either the bride or groom is want to miss this: the Frederick Donald Magruder at 301.372.8986; teachers at the Center can pinpoint Schools, Stephen Decatur and Isaac drunk. (From what I have heard, I Douglass High School Class of 1947 OR register by sending a check your child’s strengths and weaknesses Guardine Middle Schools, and James don’t think this is true in Las Vegas!) will celebrate its 60th class reunion payable to Donald Magruder and send and tailor a program of instruction to Ryder Randall and Avalon with a luncheon on Thursday, June 28, to 5501 Accokeek Rd., Brandywine, meet your child’s needs. Individual from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will MD, 20613. Please remit checks by testing and tutoring in reading, study take place at the Marlboro Golf Club June 14. skills, writing, phonics, spelling, math, Subscribe to The Prince George’s Post located at 4750 John Rogers Your Child Can Learn and SAT preparation are available. Call 301-627-0900 Boulevard in Upper Marlboro, MD. Your child may be smarter than For more information or to register, All classes are invited, particularly his or her grades show. If you are See Aquasco, Page A10 Serving Suitland They’re Blackbirds, Not Ravens- For Now By JANICE A. EUELL It would be horrible for more County Native Alexander Austin Owns Indoor Football Team 301.523.2677 county agencies to be in attendance than residents. This is our time to THIS IS IMPORTANT! shape the future of our community. In my column last week, I men- By LIZ FARMER instead of 11 on an artificial surface Maryland. This is an enormous undertaking. tioned an important upcoming meet- Capital News Service that's half as long and narrower than "My wife understands," he said "Persons wishing to attend ing with the Redevelopment a 100-yard NFL field. The game is of his spouse, who works for XM and/or testify are requested to furnish Authority. It has officially been (OWINGS MILLS, MD) - It's designed to be fast-paced and high- Radio. "She knows it's what I want to at least five days prior to the pro- scheduled. A mailing was sent to 10:30 in the evening, and under the scoring. For example, kicking teams do." posed date of appearance, the name, Suitland residents as a Notice of dreary fluorescent lights of a practice are potentially able to score on a The Blackbirds practice in a address, telephome and organization Public Hearing. In case you missed field nearby, Alexander Austin hud- kickoff. public-use sports complex 18 min- affiliation, if any, by email to it, the meeting will be held on dles up with the other members of his The league is made up of 14 utes up the road from the state-of-the- [email protected] or via Tuesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. at indoor football team. minor league teams along the East art training facility of the NFL's postal mail to Thomas Thompson, Suitland Elementary School located "One...two...three... Blackbirds!" Coast and as far west as Ohio and Baltimore Ravens. They play their Executive Director, Redevelopment at 4650 Homer Avenue. comes the cadenced shout from 30 Illinois, with names like the Danville homes games at the 1st Mariner Authority of Prince George's County, PLEASE ATTEND THIS players as they break their huddle. (Ill.) Demolition and the Mississippi Arena in downtown Baltimore, less 9201 Basil Court, Suite 155, Largo, MEETING. This public hearing Austin, 28 years old, tall and ath- MudCats. Many of the players, who than a mile from the Ravens' impos- MD 20774. For more information, about the Suitland Manor letic, fits right in with the players as earn about $250 a game, are hoping ing M&T Bank Stadium. But there visit www.suitlandmanor.com or call Redevelopment Project will be held he strolls casually around the field. A to overcome huge odds and make it the similarities cease. 301.883.5531. Speakers will be for "the purpose of receiving adviso- real estate developer by day, Austin to the NFL - a dream shared by their The Blackbirds played their first limited to three minutes." ry public input" from residents. doesn't play on this team - he owns it. owner and their coach. game on March 10th against the Let your voices be heard. The American Indoor Football "We all want to make it to the Reading Express in Pennsylvania and Association and the Baltimore next level and keep moving up, that's lost 78-6. The next weekend they Blackbirds are about as far away why we're here," said head coach traveled to Florida to play the “Make Your Mom Proud” from the National Football League Chris Simpson, who coached in the Lakeland Thunderbolts and lost 69- It's all about Mom on Sunday, Proud Family Movie" featuring an and the Canadian Football League as Canadian Football League and in 14. May 13 when Toon Disney will air a exciting alternate ending. it is possible to get. professional arena football leagues The team's first home game on seven-hour "Proud Family" Marathon Immediately following The A professional indoor football for the better part of 14 years. His March 31 was their closest yet - a 38- beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET/PT. The Proud Family Marathon, Toon league that began its inaugural season own pursuit of the dream has taken 25 loss to the Carolina Speed. Seven Marathon kicks off with "The Proud Disney's Jetix will feature a Yin Yang Family Movie" followed by a three- Yo! Marathon from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 in February, football in the AIFA is him all over the country - from games into their 13-game season, the hour, back-to-back compilation of p.m. ET/PT highlighting the escapades played with 8 men on each side California to Texas and now to See Blackbirds, Page A9 episodes from the show's five seasons. of Yin and Yang's arch enemy Carl the The Marathon concludes with an Evil Cockroach and his mother, Edna exclusive 5:00 p.m. airing of "The the Dragon. In and Around Morningside-Skyline The New Prince George’s Post By MARY MCHALE Grove Drive and have been active in more as a Councilmember. She lives 301.735.3451 the town and with the Morningside with her husband Terry and her two The Prince George’s Post Editor/Publisher Seniors. Jim did the brickwork for the sons on Maple Road. P.O. Box 1001 Legusta Floyd Five Candidates (Two Write-ins) in Glaubitz memorial at the town circle on Elizabeth “Liz” Long was the 15207 Marlboro Pike Advertising the Running for Town Council Maple Road. He has served several Administrative Clerk for Morningside Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3151 Brenda Boice There was a good turnout Sunday terms on the council and is currently the from 2004 to 2006, during which time Phone 301-627-0900 for Morningside’s first Greet-Your- acting mayor. He writes, “This is the she “kept in contact with all necessary Legal Fax • 301-627-6260 Graphic Designer Kyler Quesenberry Candidate event at the Morningside community that I live in and love.” business and government officials to Editorial Fax • 301-627-8147 Contents © 2004, The Prince George’s Town Hall. Candidates for mayor and Regina “Gina” Foster has served as keep the town operational.” She’s run- Editorial Assistant Post the town council shook hands and Police Clerk for the Morningside Police ning for office because she says she has Emily Apatov answered questions. Punch, cookies Department since 2001. She is an “the knowledge of how Morningside and political handouts were available. active member of the Recreation has been managed and how it should be Prince George’s County, Md. Member National Newspaper Publishers Association, In my April 19 column, I profiled Council and has been the president of managed.” She has lived on Randolph and the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Press Association. Morningside’s two mayoral candidates, that organization. Regina is a karate Road for more than 20 years. The Prince George’s Post (ISSN 10532226) is published every Thursday by the New Karen Rooker and Kerry Thomas. mom, a tee ball coach, a Santa’s helper Two others, Sheila V. Scott and Prince George’s Post Inc., 15207 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. Subscription rate: 25 cents per single copy; $15 per year; $7.50 senior citizens and Now I will describe the candidates hop- and a We Care deliverer. On occasion, Edith James, are running as write-in students; out of county add $1; out of state add $2. Periodical postage paid at ing to fill Morningside’s two empty she has filled in as Town Clerk. candidates. Sheila has been a Southern Md. 20790. Council seats. Claiming to have “attended every meet- Morningsider for more than 20 years Postmaster, send address changes to Prince George’s Post, P.O. Box 1001, Upper James “Jim” Ealey and his wife ing and function that the Town has and has previously served on the Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. Selaine are longtime residents of Pine sponsored,” Regina would like to do See Morningside, Page A10 May 3 - May 9, 2007 — The Prince George’s Post —A3 COMMUNITY

County Residents Continue Showing Holiday Spirit Year-Round

Christmas from A1 coordinators trained in home approximately 25 others, The organization raises repair appraisal, assess how according to Keary. funds and recruits volunteers to much work can be completed in This year the PGPD over- work in homes across the coun- a day’s time, how much skilled saw the rehabilitation of 8 hous- ty for a day in the last week in labor and how many volunteers es. April in what James Keary, will be needed at the site. Commander of the Communications Director for “The people of Prince Community Policing Institute the Office of the County George’s County come out in Major Everett Sesker said, Executive, describes as a “fix- force to donate their time to “Police work is often about up blitz” to make homes inhab- help people in need,” said making a difference in people’s itable for county residents with County Executive Jack B. lives. Our recruit officers are the greatest need. Johnson. excited to be a part of this event This year, Christmas in Among the volunteers this because their work will really April took place on Saturday, year were representatives from make a difference.” April 28. Between 3,000-3,500 the Office of the County Members of the volunteers from across the Executive and representatives Community Policing Institute county helped repair 84 homes from the Prince George’s aided in the reparation of a according to Executive Director County Police District (PGPD), home in Landover, MD. of Christmas in April Mary the Fire /EMS Department, the The Fire/EMS Department Kucharski. Kucharski estimat- Sherriff’s Office, the took responsibility for renovat- ed that the group provided Department of Corrections, the ing 5 homes. county residents with $950,000 Department of Housing, and the Since the inception of the in home improvement goods Department of Environmental program in the county in 1989, and services this year. Resources, according to 53,000 volunteers have com- To have one’s home con- Kucharski. pleted over $13 million in sidered for repair, a homeowner This year, the Office of the repairs. may apply or can be nominated County Executive sponsored a Rebuilding Together, a for an appraisal by a Christmas house on Sansbury Road in national organization that spon- in April volunteer. The volun- Upper Marlbroro. Derrick sors similar events across the teer assesses the needs of the Coley from the Office of the country, also celebrated homeowner and makes recom- Chief of Staff and Edith Christmas in April on April mendations to a board which Chatman from the Office of 28th, revitalizing homes and willl ultimately decide if that Community Relations served communities nationwide. homeowner will see Christmas as House Captains. Coley and Rebuilding Together shares the PHOTO BY MIKE YOURISHIN/OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE in April. The board selects Chatman received help from 15 mission of the Prince George’s Smiling, County Executive Jack B. Johnson holds a Christmas in April t-shirt up to Eugenia House Captains who, with the employees from the Office of County organization, but the Bryant of Upper Marlboro Saturday. Volunteers helped to repair Bryant’s front porch, assistance of volunteer area the County Executive and two are organically separate. repainted and redecorated her bathroom, performed yard work, and aided Ms. Bryant with general house cleaning. Council Confirms Celebrating the Arrival of Spring at Personnel Nominees Farm Festival in Accokeek Council from A1 holds an Associates Degree in Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center Is Host to Free Opportunity Employment Business Management from Specialist with the National Prince George’s Community Spring Farm Festival in Accokeek Institute of Health. College. Yvonne Walker resides in Iris Lee resides in Clinton Courtesy ALICE FERGU- Visitors of all ages will hills, farmland, Mount Vernon The Alice Ferguson Bowie and she has more than and she is a retired Human SON FOUNDATION find fun and unique activities and the Potomac River; lis- Foundation operates the Hard Services Specialist. She 30 years experience in the to enjoy, including barnyard ten to music from a variety of Bargain Farm Environmental Human Services field. She holds a Bachelor of Business The Alice Ferguson animals and demonstrations of performers including the DC Center. Each year, more than worked for the office of Civil Administration Degree from Foundation invites you to the activities including cow milk- Dirty River Band. Shop for 8,000 school children from the Rights for 10 years and she Averett University and is a Hard Bargain Farm ing, butter churning, sheep unusual spring and summer region have the opportunity to received a Bachelor’s Degree candidate for a Master of Environmental Center for its shearing and wool spinning. greenery, flowers and other spend one or two days at the in Psychology from Howard Science Degree in free Annual Spring Farm Children will enjoy live animal garden specialties at the Plant Farm. Here they discover the University and a Masters Management from Regis Festival and Plant Sale on demonstrations, including live Sale, perfect for the start of wonders of the natural world Degree in Psychology from University, Saturday, May 5, from 11 a.m. raptor (birds of prey) shows, spring. by participating in environ- Temple University. A resident of - 4 p.m. hay wagon rides to the river There will also be an mental education programs and Mitchellville, Sybil Wiggins All are invited to come and boardwalk, and the opportunity expanded arts and craft show learn also where the food celebrate the arrival of spring to create nature art and other featuring wood-crafters, origi- comes from. at the 350-acre farm on the crafts. nal watercolors, homemade For more information shore of the Potomac in There will be refreshments baskets, handcrafted soaps, about the event, the center, or Hospice Recognizes Accokeek, MD. Come enjoy and delicious food by Bear pottery, ceramics, stained glass, the Alice Ferguson Foundation, live music, BBQ, animal Creek BBQ. Picnic with ice and more. call 301.292.5665 or visit their exhibits, arts, crafts, and old- cream and baked goods while Parking and admission website at www.fergusonfoun- Willie and Elaine Gee time farm tradition. overlooking the Farm’s rolling will be free. dation.org. Hospice from A1 Willie and Elaine Gee of Katherine Mandrin. Prince George’s County. The Nominations for this award Spirit of Hospice Award was are made by Hospice of the inaugurated in 2007 to 2007 Richard Gregory Freeland II Chesapeake staff. Mr. and acknowledge the commitment Mrs. Mandrin select the recip- of volunteers who do not assist ient who exemplifies what it directly in patient care. The Scholarship Deadline Approaching means to be a patient care vol- assistance they provide in var- unteer. ious departments is seen as Importance of Education is Recognized Through Late Son of Freelands New this year, the Spirit vital to carrying out the mis- of Hospice Award went to sion at the Hospice. Courtesy STEVE YOUNG achievement, leadership, gram has funded $137,000 in The first Freeland extracurricular activities, and scholarships for 31 students Scholars are expected to gradu- The family of the late service to the school and com- attending colleges and univer- ate with the class of 2008. The Richard Gregory Freeland rec- munity. The scholarships will sities such as the University of deadline for submitting a com- ognizes the importance of edu- be awarded again this year to Maryland at College Park and pleted application is May 5. cation for the next generation. those applicants who meet the at the Eastern Shore, North All pertinent information The Freeland family has estab- and/or exceed the eligibility Carolina Chapel Hill, about the scholarship is online lished an educational scholar- criteria. Morehouse College, North at: http://www.bisa- ship fund in memory of their Each recipient will receive Carolina A&T, University of hq.org/freelandscholarship. 50 day old son who passed a scholarship ranging from Virginia, Howard University, For more information away in 1992. $1,000 - $2,500. Delaware State, Florida A&M about the scholarship and fur- The scholarship is award- Over the past three years, University, Tufts University, ther details, contact Steve ed on the basis of scholastic the Freeland Scholarship pro- etc. Young at 301.868.0456. A4—May 3 - May 9, 2007 — The Prince George’s Post COMMENTARY

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The Counseling Corner Simple Steps for Better Test Scores By the American Counseling Association

While the end of the school year has most and energy drinks may make you feel alert, but students looking forward to summer break, it can also leave you jittery and nervous, making also has many dreading those end-of-year concentration more difficult. exams. While taking course exams and state- Stay focused. Taking a test is seldom mandated standardized tests may never be fun, enjoyable. Your mind wants to wander. Don’t there are many things every student can do to let it. Keep your eyes on your paper, ignore reduce stress and maximize test performance: classroom distractions and pay attention to the Plan ahead. Last minute cramming sel- test material. dom improves test grades, but it does raise test Relax. In the days before a test, practice anxiety. Instead, start your studying early and relaxing by closing your eyes, taking a deep Think of Your Health on spread it over a number of days. breath and thinking positive thoughts about Anticipate. No test covers everything how well you’re going to do. Do the same about a subject. As you review your notes or thing at test time. If you get nervous during the Prepare for Mother’s Day text book, look for areas that seem to be the test, take a few deep breaths and actually think most important and the most likely to be cov- about that air flowing into and out of your By Douglas W. Laube, MD ered on a test. Think about what the teacher lungs. Then focus calmly back on the test. has emphasized. If you’ve been given a study Remind yourself it’s only a test, not life or President, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guide, use it. Pay attention when a teacher death. reviews material – the instructor will focus on Doing well on tests isn’t magic. It takes the things most likely to be tested. planning, studying and relaxing. But if doing On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the special more about achieving and maintaining overall Be rested. It’s just common sense. all that doesn’t help, you may suffer from women in our lives—mothers, sisters, daughters, good health. You’ll feel better. Plus, a well-rested mind severe text anxiety. In such cases, talk to your and friends—and all that they do for us. But it is National Women’s Check-Up Day on May does a much better job of pulling up those school counselor, or consider seeing an out- also a time when women should focus on their 14 highlights the importance of regularly sched- obscure facts you forgot were even there. side counseling professional for help with health, for their benefit and for those they love. uled doctor’s visits. Most women know that stay- Eat right. Your brain requires good nutri- overcoming the problem. Mother’s Day kicks off National Women’s ing current with routine and preventive health tion to do its job. Skipping breakfast impairs “The Counseling Corner” is provided as Health Week (NWHW), an initiative sponsored screenings is one of the best ways that they can brain function. Eating a healthy breakfast a public service by the American Counseling by the federal Office on Women’s Health that protect their bodies now and in the future. improves it. Avoid junk food and foods Association, the nation’s largest organization encourages women to take simple steps to Routine screenings, such as Pap tests, clini- loaded with sugar. Crashing from a sugar high of counseling professionals. Learn more improve their health and increase their longevity. cal breast exams and mammograms, diabetes and during a test won’t help your grades. You also about the counseling profession at the ACA In recent years, new research has advanced colon cancer screenings, and blood pressure tests, want to limit caffeine. Coffee, caffeinated soda web site, www.counseling.org. the study of women’s health tremendously, and help doctors find problems early or prevent them women are living longer, healthier lives because before they occur. Regular face-to-face visits also of it. NWHW celebrates these positive steps and strengthen the doctor-patient relationship and educates women about what the research is teach- give women the opportunity to ask questions and ing us. address health concerns. The NWHW website Have you been to the doctor lately? Check The Government We Deserve (www.womenshealth.gov/whw) provides impor- your records to be sure. If you haven’t been to the tant information on conditions affecting women, doctor in the past year, try to schedule an appoint- such as cancer, lupus, HIV and other STDs, car- ment soon. And remind your friends and relatives Wanting George W. Bush to Succeed diovascular health, menopause, and sleep disor- to make an appointment. Taking an active inter- By Gene Steuerle, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury ders. est in safeguarding your health and the health of Participating organizations from across the the other special women in your life is the first country will hold health events and expos where step in ensuring that you’ll be able to celebrate Watching presidents go into free fall near tax, health, pensions, retirement, homeland women can get free health screenings and learn Mother’s Day for years to come. the end of their tenure makes me quite nervous. security, or anything else—are seldom made Not so much for their sake, but for our own. better by explosions. Think of problems Several presidents ago, while still early in exposed in New Orleans before Katrina—the LETTER TO THE EDITOR my years as a Treasury public servant, I under- inadequacy of the levees and lack of insurance went such a change in bosses at the top. We for buildings in high-risk disaster-prone areas. were called on once again to write memos as a Should Democrats be happy that these failures primer to one in a long string of novices—as happened on a Republican president's watch? Hats Off to Veterans For Treasury secretaries almost always are—on the Or Republicans rejoice if a Democratic mayor department's role, the issues that would con- is blamed? Such self-serving doesn't serve the front him, and possible options for legislative common good. Military Appreciation Month action. Blaming or delighting in leaders' failure My first instinct was to ask myself why I isn't just a policy game. Real people stand to Dear Editor: help a Veteran, but are often limited in the forms should care. Then it quickly struck me that the get hurt. Even minor policies inadequately of assistance they can provide. person in the office was not the issue at hand. I designed, implemented, or enforced can harm Civilians coping with the demands of every- To bridge this gap, Manhattanville College had the privilege of working for the American thousands of people and cost billions of dollars. day life often forget the sacrifice of our soldiers. created a program called Hats off to Veterans people. That was my commitment. Whether he And victims of policy failures should not be As we pay the rent and go shopping and raise our ("Hats Off"). Hats Off promotes recognition to had earned my respect or not, he deserved my callously written off as nothing more than col- children, we take for granted our relative security veterans especially for those home- or hospital- support. I wanted the Treasury secretary to suc- lateral damage in a bigger political fight. and prosperity compared to the rest of the world. bound due to injury while serving our country. ceed. Nor does it make good sense to give Soldiers, however, know all too well the chaos When a person enrolls in the "Hats Off" program, So it must be with any president. All of us Icarus's temporary wings to broken or unsus- and turmoil of trouble spots because they wit- they agree to mail or deliver a respectful greeting should want our leader to succeed. I have tainable policies—along the way misleading nessed it firsthand. May is National Military and note of encouragement to a hospitalized watched us time and again put presidents on a those who plan their lives around such policies. Appreciation Month and a fitting time to recog- Veteran. They sign up at www.mysoldier.com to pedestal, crown them, and—within a few Think about Americans retiring today in their nize the sacrifices American service members and receive a "Hats Off" starter kit containing Veteran years—tear them apart and drag them down. early 60s, often preparing inadequately for the their families make for freedom. contact information, guidelines for letter writing The news media goads us by thriving on con- last years of their lives when they may well be Furthermore, our Veterans deserve, and many and optional care package preparation, a My troversy to attract viewers and readers. This is in their 90s, and yet relying on unknown Social desperately need, continuing confirmation of the Soldier bracelet (to wear in support of Veterans not, however, a recipe for good governance. Security and Medicare and Medicaid long-term value of their service as they cope with the after- and American service men and women) and a It doesn't matter whether a president is care benefits since these programs must be math of war. If the United States wishes to remain specially designed My Soldier baseball hat to popular or brings glory to his office. It doesn't reformed. Or ponder the plight of the many a society of justice and opportunity, we must con- include with the greeting they send to their matter whether he has failed in the past. health care workers who will be bounced tinually find ways to support the people who laid Veteran. The program and kits are free to all who Wanting a president to succeed does not mean around once an unsustainable health policy their life on the line to preserve it. In addition to register, but donations are appreciated. voting for him, nor does it mean abdicating any structure is taken off artificial life support. Or providing adequate healthcare, and educational Participation is not limited to Manhattanville belief that others might do a better job. consider the thousands of people already losing benefits we must tend to psychological needs as College, but is open to the public. In fact, it is There's a danger in wishing for a presi- their homes because some egregious forms of well. Faced with budget cuts and swelling admis- the goal of the program to have participants from dent's failure. Forget partisanship for a moment lending in the subprime mortgage market sions, VA Medical Centers are not always able to all 50 states. We hope every American registers or who might be the next officeholder. Our escaped the oversight required for traditional fully address these psychological needs on an to use "Hats Off" to honor, support and thank a political parties' inability to work together now lenders. individual, veteran-by-veteran basis. Veteran. It's an easy way for anyone to do his or toward common goals only makes it harder for The point is simple. We should want our A chasm exists between Veterans with needs, her part to recognize and cheer a hospitalized them to work together later—almost no matter president, and all our elected officials, to suc- and independent citizens who are willing to pitch Veteran. how the next election and the one after that turn ceed. History counsels that we're not going to in, but don't know how. On the one hand, many out. get good government simply by waiting to Veterans would like to participate in special out- Sincerely, Problems left to fester intensify. Systems appoint another person Queen (or King) for a reach programs but are unable to find a sponsor. Richard A. Berman, about to blow up—whether they be related to Day. On the other, individuals and groups would like to President, Manhattanville College

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MARBIDCO Announces New Financial Assistance Programs Will Stimulate Growth, Energy Efficiency in Agriculture Combination of Loans and Grants to Preserve Maryland’s Rural Landscape, Moderate Energy Consumption

Courtesy MD DEPART- ment and marketing, smaller the preservation of Maryland's The Maryland Resource- required to make an equal complete with a copy of an MENT OF AGRICULTURE scale secondary wood products rural working landscape of pro- Based Industry Financing Fund financial commitment. MAR- energy audit report provided by manufacturing, and business- ductive farms and forests. will offer low-interest loans to BIDCO will also take second a qualified third-party consul- On Friday, April 27, the related technology enhance- Maryland Farm and established agricultural, position on the collateral secu- tant, is June 1. Maryland Agricultural and ments (especially those related Producer Viability Program is forestry or seafood businesses rity. The application deadline MARBIDCO is also work- Resource-Based Industry to energy efficiency). designed to improve the finan- for the purchase of land and for this loan is June 1. ing with the Maryland Development Corporation The Corporation's mission cial viability of capital equipment for produc- Rural Business Energy Agricultural Land Preservation (MARBIDCO) announced it is to help agricultural and producers/processors or assist tion and processing activities, Efficiency Grants and Loan Foundation to institute an would make low-cost financ- resource-based businesses fledging rural entrepreneurs or environmental enhancement Interest Rate Buy-Downs helps Installment Purchase ing programs available to farm- innovate, diversify and exploit through specialized business projects. Priority will be given established firms and producers Agreements Program to enable ers and other rural business emerging market opportunities planning assistance. The pro- to value-added and niche mar- purchase equipment or technol- landowners that sell agricultur- owners to assist with entrepre- in food and fiber production gram aims to help early stage ket-oriented projects and begin- ogy related to lowering farm al property easements to the neurial or innovative business and in rural tourism and recre- enterprises with operational ning or transitioning producers and business-related energy State (or county governments) activities. ation. MARBIDCO's program- and market risk assessment and and processors. MARBIDCO consumption. Grants of up to to use tax-advantaged financial Examples of innovative ming is also designed to with enhanced business plan will provide up to 50% of the 10% of a project's cost (maxi- arrangements structured to ben- business activities include on- increase rural business sustain- development. Applications for financing needed for a project; mum of $5,000) are available. efit both landowners and the farm and value-added food pro- ability and profitability while at the 2007 pilot program are due a commercial lender and/or a The deadline to submit an public. This program will be cessing, niche product develop- the same time contributing to May 18. public instrumentality will be application for this program, available this summer.

Practical Money Skills Jack Johnson Makes By Jason Alderman a Healthy Lunch Basil Court Grill at Radisson Hotel The Best Mother’s Day Names Club After Johnson Gift: Financial Security your behalf.” By EMILY APATOV “He said, 'That would be an Mother's Day has been insurance. If you're self-sup- PG Post Staff Writer excellent idea, I love to eat around in one form or anoth- porting it's particularly healthy.' So, we said, 'Well, what's er since ancient Greece. important to be covered (LARGO, MD) - When the your favorite sandwich?' And he Mothers (and wives and against accidents or disabili- Basil Court Grill at the Radisson said, 'Turkey sandwich.' And we grandmothers) deserve heart- ty, since even a brief period Hotel in Largo unveiled its new said, 'Would you mind if we dedi- felt thanks for tackling one of without income could deplete menu featuring healthy Southern- cated a new healthy turkey club in the hardest jobs on the planet. your savings. style cooking on Monday, April 30, your name?' He said 'That's excel- But rather than simply taking Practical Money Skills it also announced a new menu item lent, but you've got to make it with them out for Sunday brunch, for Life, a free personal to honor County Executive Jack B. mustard instead of mayonnaise.'" why not give the moms in financial management site Johnson and his healthy eating Under the leadership of your life a present with more sponsored by Visa USA, con- habits: the Jack B. Johnson Turkey Marcus Hopson, restaurant manag- lasting meaning: the gift of tains a detailed guide to Club. er, the Basil Court Grill now fea- financial security anticipating unexpected Jason Harris, contractor, tures signature Boar’s Head deli Women - especially events such as disability, loss explained the history of the sand- meats carrying the stamp of those at retirement age - often of employment or the death wich at the Radisson Hotel in approval of the American Heart face greater financial diffi- of a spouse (www.practical- Largo on Monday. Association. PHOTO BY EMILY APATOV/PRINCE GEORGE’S POST culties than men: moneyskills.com/unexpect- "We were chatting with Mr. The Basil Court’s Grill The signature Jack B. Johnson Turkey Club comes on • Women live an average of ed). Johnson, and we said it would be upgraded menu offers more salads wheat bread with mustard instead of mayonnaise; seven years longer than men, Plan ahead for retirement. great if we could dedicate some- and soups for the health conscious tomatos are optional, Harris said, because the County so their retirement savings Time is your biggest ally thing healthy to our new menu on diner. Executive only prefers tomatos some of the time. often must last longer. when it comes to retirement • On average, women earn savings. Compound earnings, only about three-fourths of where the interest income what men do. This discrepan- earned by your savings in Gaylord National Resort and Convention cy can really add up, since at turn generates additional retirement most people live earnings, can make a huge off the money they've accu- difference over time, so start Center to Open in April 2008 mulated over a lifetime of setting aside savings as soon work. as possible. County to Become Host of Largest Convention Resort on Eastern Seaboard • Because women are more Many investment likely than men to take time experts recommend estab- Courtesy OFFICE OF THE ing the fact that construction National Resort towers over- bors Old Town Alexandria and off work to raise children, lishing a retirement savings COUNTY EXECUTIVE has reached the highest point of look the National Harbor com- Washington, D.C. their Social Security and account, whether an IRA, the project. Now standing at plex, the Potomac River and Construction of the resort employer-provided retire- 401(k), or other plan, even (NATIONAL HARBOR, 20 stories tall, the Gaylord Prince George’s County neigh- See Gaylord, Page A9 ment benefits are often much before starting a child's col- MD) – Prince George’s County smaller. lege fund. Executive Jack B. 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I am *Real Estate Investing Branch Instructors: Kevin Bryan financial future for your It's imperative to have a really excited for the people of Tuesday, May 8, 2007 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. mother, your wife or your- handle on how much money Prince George’s County,” Instructor: James Clarke self? Here are a few tips: is coming in and going out, Johnson said. For so many Expect the unexpected. otherwise you can quickly years, we have wanted a first - 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. * Doing Business w/the *Steps to Successful An untimely illness, burn through retirement sav- class facility like the Gaylord Government Entrepreneurship accident or death can devas- ings. Many tools are avail- Hotel that would provide won- *Intro to Marketing Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Boost Your Business tate a family's finances. If able to help with budgeting. derful service, great restaurants Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Instructor: Fred Hargrove Wednesday, May 23, 2007 you depend on someone Your mom gave up a lot and entertainment. That Instructor: Dena 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Prof. Richard else's income - especially if for you when you were grow- dream is now a reality.” Newman Lowery, III you have children - make ing up: now's your chance to Johnson was joined by 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. *Health Insurance 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. sure you both carry adequate do something valuable in John Caparella, executive vice Options life, health and disability return. president and chief operating *Understanding Your Wednesday, May 16, 2007 *Advertising – Design for officer, Gaylord Hotels; Milt Credit Score Instructor: Greg Tarver Success Peterson, founder and chair- man, The Peterson Companies; Thursday, May 10, 2007 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007 and Gaylord National Resort Instructor: Carolyn Instructor: William and Convention Center Vice Mobley *Basic Bookkeeping Maxwell President and General Manager 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sheldon Suga. Instructor: Dawn Tucker During a dramatic *Writing Your Business 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. To register, please email “Topping Off” ceremony, a 15- Plan Terri Harrison at: foot-tall Gaylord Hotels signa- Monday, May 14, 2007 *Payroll Taxes [email protected] ture “G” logo was raised to the top of the hotel, commemorat- A6—May 3 - May 9, 2007 — The Prince George’s Post Out on theT OWN Jindabyne is ‘Mezmerizing’ Announcement narrative. Based on Raymond Carver's short story "So Much Water So Close to Home," the movie has a Notice of Election lot on its mind. The City of District Height s will hold an election for the pur- As Stewart's wife Claire, Laura pose of electing two commissioners, one from each Ward I Linney plays an interesting woman and Ward II. still haunted by old demons. For eighteen months after their son was born, she went AWOL. One might The election will take place on: assume that this was because of post- Monday, May 7, 2007 partum depression, but the film is Polls Open: 10am to 8pm good about giving us enough infor- E. Michael Roll Municipal Building mation to let us be curious, while not feeling the need to spell out the 2000 Marbury Drive details. District Heights, MD 20747 A key part of the tale concerns the race of the deceased, an attractive The following candidates have been certified to run for the young woman named Sussan (Tatea Office of Commissioner in the City of District Heights: Reilly). An aborigine, Sussan's death raises racial tension in Jindabyne, a "tidy town" according Ward I to the signpost on the way in. It is Edith R. Robbins - Worthy (Incumbent) also a relocated village, since it was PHOTO COURTESY WWW.ROTTENTOMATOES.COM moved to higher ground in 1964 Ward II On an annual fishing trip, in isolated high country, Stewart, Carl, Rocco when a new dam flooded the old town and Billy ('the Kid') find a girl's body in the river. The fishermen, their in order to create a lake. Eddie L. Martin (Incumbent) wives and their children are suddenly haunted. Public opinion builds As this character study works its against the actions of the men, who continued fishing after having found the dead bodies. They cannot undo what they have done. way toward an ending but not really a conclusion, per se, where it is going is not particularly interesting. What By STEVE RHODES encounter the partially nude body makes the movie is how it gets there, Upcoming Events www.InternetReviews.com floating in the water, they don't see revealing subtle nuances in every- any reason to cut short their weekend one's character. And with the film's Stewart Kane (Gabriel Byrne) fishing excursion. Even if she had sweeping cinematography and great Saturday, May 12: From noon - 4 p.m., introduce your children to the and his fishing buddies are having a been sexually assaulted, they didn't do and haunting soundtrack, you'll be lifestyle of residents living on a mid-18th century tobacco farm at Children’s great trip, fly-fishing in a very remote it, and, waiting for a day or two to with it all the way. Day at the National Colonial Farm at 3400 Bryan Point Road in Accokeek. mountain stream in New South Wales, hike out and notify the authorities JINDABYNE runs 2:03. It is Friday and Saturday, May 18-19: From noon on Friday to Saturday at Australia. The weather is perfect, surely isn't any big deal, they reason. rated R for "disturbing images, lan- noon, the scientific community will join residents for BioBlitz, a program and they catch some large and beauti- JINDABYNE is a slow but mes- guage and some nudity" and would be where kids and scientists will identify and catalogue as many living organ- ful fish. As male bonding goes, it merizing film directed with a deft acceptable for teenagers. isms as they can find in Rock Creek Park. Volunteers are needed to help count couldn't be better. Well, almost. hand by Ray Lawrence (LANTANA). The film opens in limited release species! The kick-off ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the The newspaper headlines will The discovery of the body and the in the United States on Friday, April Rock Creek Nature Center located at 5200 Glover Road, N.W. Pre-registra- later blast their actions -- "Men fish firestorm generated by the thoughtless 27, 2007. tion is required. To register, visit www.nationalgeographic.com/bioblitz. For over dead body." But when they first men's actions is but one part of the RATING (0 TO ****): *** more information, call 202.775.6186. May 3 - May 9, 2007 — The Prince George’s Post — A7 SPORTS Top Kick Returner Chosen in Round 2 of NFL Draft Wilson of Upper Marlboro Graduates from UM, Joins Ranks of Pro Football Players from PG County

By JAMES PROCTOR was a surprise because they had ent that has emerged from Special Writer only limited contact with Prince George’s County. The Wilson. Charger’s All Pro Shawne Draft Day preparation paid Seattle was in need of a Merriman came out of Douglas off well for Josh Wilson. He cornerback with Kelly High School and the University had a chance to enjoy good Herndon coming off a broken of Maryland. Brian food and quality family time ankle and Marcus Trufant a Westbrook, a star running back before being selected 8 hours knee injury. The section of with the Eagles, is a fellow and 40 minutes into the 2007 Wilson gives them quality, alum of Wilson’s from De NFL Draft. depth, and extreme speed. In Matha High School. The first round lasted a addition to his speed, Wilson is Prince George’s County record 6 hours and 4 minutes notable for his durability, does not have a shortage of

PHOTO COURTESY PGCPS pushed his second round selec- appearing in 46 of 48 possible football talent in the pipeline Eleanor Roosevelt HS 4 x 800 team (L-R): Tasha Stanley, Marika Walker, Tameka Jameson tion towards 9:00 p.m. He was games during his college either. Quinton McCree and and Dominique Lockhart. For full story, see front page. the 6th cornerback selected in career. Wilson has also been Taylor Watson and Adrian the draft but the first selection noted for his ability to deliver Moten from Gwynn Park HS by the Seattle Seahawks. hard hits. are at the University of Being the Seahawk’s first Even with all of his talents, Maryland. They are joined selection will enable him to making the Seattle roster was- there by Trey Covington, receive the type of attention n’t a given. Wilson’s desire to Olufemi Akinwande and Colin DC Divas Debut in New afforded a first round selection. strike a decisive blow some- Nelson from Eleanor Roosevelt Best of all, Josh will be going times leaves him out of posi- HS. Joe Hayden, who starred to a team that is only one year tion. Even with his great on Friendly’s Maryland 2006 League a Runaway Success removed from being in the speed, NFL receivers will take 2A State Championship Team, Super Bowl. Seattle is a advantage of any miscues and is now a part of the 2006 Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Home perennial playoff contender, turn them into scores or big College 1A Champion Florida to 2006 National Women’s Football Champions coached by potential future yardage. Gators. It is almost certain that Hall of Fame Coach Mike Once Wilson makes the there will be Prince George’s Courtesy DC DIVAS Independent Women's Football the visiting New England Holmgren. Seahawk’s roster he will join County athletes in the NFL League, the 2006 National Intensity, 70-0. The selection by Seattle the list of high quality NFL tal- Draft through 2011. (LANDOVER, MD) -- Womens Football Association The Divas scored on five Long before the final gun champions proved they are as consecutive possessions to start tle apprehensive at first. New know better than to let this go cal running game that rolled to sounded Saturday night, the formidable a team as ever. In the game, amassed 432 total league, new team, we didn't their heads." over three hundred total yards. D.C. Divas had made an front of a raucous home crowd yards of offense and didn't know exactly what to expect," The game MVP on offense Rachelle Peckovsky-Bentley emphatic statement: we came at the Prince George's Sports allow New England to cross said Head Coach Ezra Cooper. was awarded to the Divas’ led the way with 10 carries for to play. Competing for the and Learning Complex, the midfield until the second half. "But we were ready. We have a entire offensive line. Together, 107 yards, including a bruising very first time in the Divas thoroughly dominated "I think everyone was a lit- good, veteran team. They they paved the way for a physi- See Divas, Page A9 A8 —May 3 - May 9, 2007 — The Prince George’s Post COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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HEMINGWAY First Baptist Church of UNITED METHODIST College Park Union Nottingham-Myers MEMORIAL A.M.E. WORD OF GOD CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER Welcomes You Where Jesus United Methodist Church United Methodist CHURCH Christ Is Lord and King COMMUNITY CHURCH 1901 Iverson Street Church “The Church Where Everybody is Somebody 14418 Old Marlboro Pike, “Raising the Standard Stephen L. Wright, Sr., Pastor Temple Hills, MD 20748 and Upper Marlboro, MD Jesus is Lord (301) 894-8622 Fax (301) 894-7641 God’s Way” A Christ Centered Church, 5018 Lakeland Road 4109 Edmonston Road Bladensburg, MD Praise, Worship, Prayer, Study, and Service Church (301) 627-5088 With a Christ Centered Message 6330 Gateway Blvd., College Park, MD 20740 (301) 864-3437 Church School: 9:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer:Sundays - 8:30 a.m. Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. District Heights, MD 301-474-3995 Sunday School: (Youth/Adults) - 8:30 a.m. Church School: - 9:15 a.m. Thursday Bible Study 7:00 p.m 15601 Brooks Church Road Morning Worship Celebration- 10:30 a.m. Thursday Noon Day Prayer Sunday Worship: 10:a.m. 20747 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Wed. Night Bible Study - 7:45 p.m. Reverend Vera Mitchell, Pastor Rev. Dr. Michael A. H. McKinney, Pastor Sunday School 9:30a.m. Elder Willie W. Duvall, Pastor (301) 568-9127 e-mail: UMCR@ wmconnect.com (301) 888-2171 Sunday Worship 11a.m. “Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors” www.gbgm.umc.org/nnumc Holy Communion 1st Sunday e-mail:[email protected] Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. UNITED METHODIST : 7:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7-8p.m. Sunday Worship HIGHER PLACE OF Adult Sunday School: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 8p.m. PRAISE MINISTRIES Youth Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Services: Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Pastor’s Bible Study: 7:00 Christ United WESTPHALIA Pastor: Rev. Thomas N. Austin III p.m. “Hour of Power”: 12:00 noon Mount Ephraim Methodist Church Higher Place of United Methodist Church Thursday Services: Baptist Church Men of War Bible Study: 22919 Christ Church Rd Praise Ministries THE SANCTUARY AT 7:30p.m. Aquasco, MD 20608 “A Church That’s Alive - (Formerly Christian “A CHURCH ON THE REACH FOR GOD” KINGDOM SQUARE 301/888-1316 8511 Westphalia Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD A Congregation Seeing the Need, Two Worship Services: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Rev. Samuel E. Is Worth the Drive” Tabernacle Church) Seeding Into the Future, And Serving the Sunday Worship Service Sunday School: 9:30 Hayward III, Pastor A Prophetic Voice for this 9:45a.m. (301) 735-9373 Fax: (301) 735-1844 Savior 9033 Central Avenue, www.hemingway-ame.org 610 Largo Road Upper Time and Season Church School 10:00a.m. Rev. Timothy West, Pastor Marlboro, MD 20774 Rev. John B. Pinkney Assistant Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Office: (301)333-9033 Church Sunday School: Dr. Jacqueline McEwan Rev Robert E. Walker, Jr., ALL ARE WELCOME www.atthesanctuary.org 9:15 a.m. Elder Leander McEwan Pastor Web Site: www.westphaliaum.org BAPTIST Morning Worship: Senior Pastors Sunday Worship Celebrations 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. 7:00am and 10:00am Prayer/Praise: Tuesday 7:30 p.m. 7973 Parston Drive Lord’s Supper Forestville, MD 20747 5:00pm every 1st Sunday FIRST BAPTIST Salvation Class: Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Sundays Sunday School Hour 9:30am-10:30am CHURCH OF HIGHLAND New Members Orientation: Morning Dew Prayer 9:00 am Wednesday Prayer & Worship PARK Sunday 9:15 a.m.. Sunday School 9:30 am 7:00pm Baptismal Service: Morning Worship Service Bible Institute Class ‘A Bible Based, Christ Tuesday prior to the 11:00 am 7:00pm - Tuesdays and Thursdays Centered & Spirit Led First Sunday - 7:30 p.m. Communion Every 1st Sunday James E. Jordan, Jr., Pastor 12:00 noon - Wednesdays Congregation’ 11:00 am 6200 Riverdale Road 6801 Sheriff Road Landover, Church: 301-808-1584 Call Church for Riverdale, MD 20737 Anthony G. Maclin, Pastor MD 20785 (301) 773-6655 Fax: 301-808-3243 Weekly Services and Classes 301-277-2020 Sunday Biblical Institute: Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Gilmore, (301) 336-2466 Sunday Worship: 7:45 a.m. and 11 9:45 a.m. Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: Wednesday Services: 7:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 6:00 p.m. ‘WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS Monday thru Friday: Noon Day Prayer Advertise Your WITH JESUS’: Refreshing Spring Church of God in Christ in committed to equip- Church in 12 noon (The Power Hour) and 6:45 Advertise Your Church in ping the Saints for the work of the ministry to the WHOLE MAN pm (spirit, soul, and body) by touching the lives of people with the The Prince George’s “A Time of Prayer, Praise, The Prince George’s Post power of God. Post Worship, & The Word” Superintendent James E. Jordan, Jr., Pastor Dr. Henry P. Davis III, Pastor Call 301.627.0900 www.rscogic.org Call 301.627.0900 www.fbhp.org ALL ARE WELCOME CLASSIFIEDS

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Blackbirds from A2 fall, he was working out with a to make it happen next year?" ITALIAN BUFFET Blackbirds are winless and start-up indoor team in Prince Simpson and Austin agree 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM have the league's worst record. George's County. Austin left that there is a market for arena Romaine and Mascilin Salad Austin is undeterred. He the team, which folded shortly football in Baltimore and they Penne Pasta w/ Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce & Topped with Grilled Chicken Strips notes that the Blackbirds had afterward, but the seed for the say there is no reason an area Fresh Baked Egg Plant Parmesan less time to prepare for its sea- idea that would become the as "sports-crazy" wouldn't Home Made Vegetable Lasagna son than the other teams. The Baltimore Blackbirds had been have room for just one more Ravioli with Seafood in a Marinara Sauce team also changed players and planted. team. Spaghetti & Italian Sausage w/ Sweet Bell Peppers, Mushrooms and Tomato Sauce personnel during the first few "Sometime around that According to Simpson, Breadsticks months before only recently September, I said to myself, 'I game attendance averages settling down with their cur- know if I had my own team I about 4,500. Simpson predicts Dessert rent staff. could put a good product on they can boost that figure to Tiramisu, Cannoli, Assorted Cakes and Pies Austin himself pursued the field,'" he said. "I didn't about 8,000 or more next year. professional football after know what it all entailed but Although maybe not going as Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Iced Tea graduating from Towson in that's kind of when the idea far as MudCats owner Todd Adults $13.95 Children (4-12) $6.95 Under 4 Free 2001, but says he struggled to sparked." Ellis, who has vowed to shave For Reservations: (240) 493-1019 Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM stay afloat financially. He had The AIFA was to begin its his head at the next home game or workouts with NFL teams and inaugural season in February if attendance breaks 7,000, (240) 493- 1025 after 4PM & Weekends stints with other indoor foot- and after Austin won approval Austin said the Blackbirds’ Walk-ins Welcome ball teams around the country, from the league for a new team next three home games will all but the money he earned was - which was granted in be theme nights, beginning 6400 OXON HILL ROAD not enough to pay the bills December - a scramble ensued with College Night on April OXON HILL, MD 20745 year-round. to fill out a 30-man roster, hire 28. (301) 749-9400 "That's why I got into real coaches and staff, find a prac- Austin and others agree estate," he said, citing the flex- tice facility, design uniforms, that one of the biggest frustra- ible hours and good income. sign sponsors and tend to thou- tions they face is knowing that He said he approached the real sands of other details. their players have talent and estate business the same way "On December 1st, I can't not seeing it reflected in the Divas Taking the Field he took the field before a game tell you how high that moun- team's record. Austin said he is - studious but aggressive. tain looked," Austin said. "The still adjusting to the manage- Divas from A7 The Divas will attempt to able on-line at http://www.dcdi- "You've got to constantly powers that be just looked out ment aspect of football and 26-yard touchdown run. accomplish an unparalleled feat vas.com. educate yourself and that's for us. We just knuckled up watching the losses from the The Divas defense also in 2007: back-to-back champi- The Divas are comprised what I never want to stop and did it." sidelines can be particularly shined. The New England run- onships in two completely dif- of women of varied profession- doing," Austin said, adding And through it all the team difficult. ning game went backward all ferent leagues. The quest will al and athletic backgrounds that he looks up to people like has remained optimistic. "It's been tough some- night, accounting for negative continue on May 5th in their from all over the Washington Donald Trump and U.S. Austin said that surrounding times - you still have the itch to 24 yards. The Intensity could next game against the New metropolitan area. Together, Senator and presidential candi- himself with capable coaches play," he said. manage only 27 meager yards York Sharks. The next home these brave pioneers continue date Barack Obama, D-Ill. and businessmen has alleviated And despite his youth, of total offense. Divas Rookie game against the Detroit to shatter traditional sports In 2004 he completed his some of the stress. Austin says he is in its for the linebacker Alissa Imbragulio Demolition is scheduled for stereotypes, while advancing first deal and one year later "It's been a process," said long haul. was named the most valuable June 2nd, 2007, versus. athletic opportunities for started his own company, Simpson, a 20-year veteran "I'm not in this for the player on defense. DC Divas tickets are avail- women everywhere. Austin Development, LLC, coach. "The great thing about money, I'm honestly not....I located in Upper Marlboro. our organization is we learn love the game of football," he Subscribe to The Prince George’s Post But football always was in the from our mistakes. If we can't said. "You don't have to pay me forefront. As recently as last do it this year, what can we do for it." Call 301-627-0900 Gaylord Hotel in PG Gaylord from A5 January 2008. During that time, Visit Historic Farms and Properties is on schedule and has reached a Gaylord plans to hire more than critical point. Over the next few 1,500 STARS (employees) to Tour from A1 on the property until estab- elegance, coupled with witty that sits on the piano – one of weeks, workers will begin staff the resort. When fully The gracious home was lishing the neighborhood of touches and fun collections only 50 produced as an award installing the 50-ton, 240-foot operational in April 2008, the designed and built in an earli- Grovehurst in 1995. from a range of eras and to the countries top dealers; steel trusses that will stretch from resort will employ more than er Federal style, typical of The house, now secluded styles. Included in this very antique Limoges fish and one side of the resort to the other, 2,000 full-time, part-time and on- homes throughout the region. within five wooded acres still creative couples collections game plates grace the dining creating the framework for a call personnel. Originally a 52 acre working has the feel of a quieter time, are furnishings like the 1910 room walls and the library spectacular glass-enclosed atri- “Gaylord understands the farm set amidst thousands of with its wooded site, the aza- Steinway piano and artwork, displays restored Stations of um. To date, more than 1.8 mil- importance of being a good cor- acres of rolling farmland in leas and gardens, the homes including the much earlier the Cross that formerly lined lion man hours have been spent porate citizen and a wonderful the still relatively undevel- columned front portico and paintings – St Catherine of the woodlands, as well as on the project. employer. That is why they call oped Prince George's County, rear columned two story Alexandria (circa 1670) and antiques recovered from old With “Reaching for the their employees ‘stars,’” Johnson The house was positioned on veranda welcome guests at Coronation of the Virgin churches. Stars” as the theme for the event, said. “We welcome the Gaylord the highest part of the proper- the many parties and fund (circa 1740) and 1940’s stan- Drawers and shelves are Gaylord also announced plans for family to Prince George’s County ty and overlooked a natural raisers this couple hosts. John dard issue tables and chairs in filled with antique linens and a mass Grand Hire event in with open arms.” spring fed pond. Large trees Petro and Kathleen Litchfield the basement that came from china. Entertaining is often and azaleas graced the prop- are active in many local and the Pentagon .Instead of the themed, as music from the erty and long winding drive, professional organizations typical Home theater John has appropriate era fills the Livable Communities along with a hillside packed such as IFDA, ASID, and the created a 1930’ style projec- rooms- from big band sounds densely with ferns and spring Prince George's County tion room in the basement, to swing or 50’s rock. flowers Historical Society. John is using a projector that came In addition to all the Meet Veterans’ Needs The property abuts the currently serving as president from Marjorie Merriweather novel and unique furnishings Vouchers from A1 ciency. famous Belt Woods, a 40 acre and participated in planning Posts’ in the house, John and Communities Initiative, the goals At a later date, the Housing protected woodland that has this year’s Prince George's Hillwood House in Kathleen’s collections include of the Veteran Rental Assistance Authority will provide informa- experienced little artificial County Home & Garden Washington DC.and a antique sprinklers as accents Program will include but not be tion on how veterans may apply disturbance for hundreds of Tour. speakeasy bar area for enter- to the garages that house any limited to veterans obtaining and for housing assistance through years. This land treasure con- The homes interesting taining. of a number of antique vehi- remaining in permanent housing, the Veteran Rental Assistance tains some of the largest un- architectural features include The home’s design has cles. You may see parked a increasing life skills and/or Program. timbered Tulip Trees on the four fireplaces with ornate caught the eye of several loca- 1971 Silver Shadow Rolls income, and achieving self-suffi- east coast. Each spring this fire backs – based on fantasy tion scouts and has been used Royce, a 60’s London Taxi, a stand of Tulip-trees and mythological art. The den for photo shoots, movies and stretch Checker Limo, or a (Liriodendron tulipifera) buds fire back has three witches TV commercials .Throughout vintage Volkswagen convert- much as it did before stirring a cauldron; in the liv- the house visitors find a wide ible. And in the yard - a Columbus sailed to the New ing room you will find Zeus, variety of fascinating objects whimsical sculpture, from World 500 years ago. The riding a serpent and the mas- and furniture such as “ Harry” the“Big Heads” series by Ed density of birds breeding at ter bedroom fire back features a Smithsonian – quality pea- Bisese shown at the opening Belt Woods is among the Medusa, one of the Gorgons, cock that belonged to a neigh- of the Katzen Center at highest observed on the East with her hair of snakes. The bor; a collection of toys that American University. Mr. Coast. The State Threatened entry hall ceiling and trim and line the study’s shelves; and Bisese is a College Park, Glade Fern (Diplazium pyc- the dining room corner cup- old neon signs like the Maryland based figurative nocarpon) and the State boards, were copied from Pincus Liquor store sign that artist, Endangered Wister’s Tulip Hill, a grand Georgian came from the landmark So while not a histori- Coralroot (Corallorhiza wis- estate on the Anne Arundel Brentwood , Maryland store cal house in the typical teriana) grow here County tour this year. along with the speakeasy door sense , this home is never the John Petro purchased the One of John’s favorite that came out of this same less filled with history… and property in 1979 for his land- eras is the Hollywood store . Other furnishings even today as John and scape and sod business. In the Glamour style of the 30’& include school wall maps that Kathleen often use their home ensuing years John and his 40’s, so John and Kathleen once pulled down above old to host parties that are wife Kathleen Litchfield ran have personally created an blackboards, a porcelain den- themed to the 30’s or 40’s Petro Design Build a land- interior style that is an eclec- tal cabinet from the 1930’s, a –you might even swear you scape and architectural firm tic mix of 1930’s and 1940’s Bronze “Rolls Royce” statue had gone back in time. A10 —May 3 - May 9, 2007 — The Prince George’s Post Morningside-Skyline

Morningisde from A2 Feb. 24, 2007. The con- Grand Canyon to say it’s so furnishings and decoration for Council. Edith has lived in cert will be in the Main deep I shouldn’t ever go there. the Museum. Tickets cost Morningside for three years. Auditorium of Bishop (I do not like heights.) $45 per person. Reservation The polls will remain McNamara High School at 7 Members of Beta Sigma and payment in advance is open from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 Phi celebrated the 75th required. For more informa- Monday, May 7, at the p.m. Admission will be anniversary of the sorority’s tion or to register, call Morningside Town Hall. $8.00. founding with a luncheon at 301.952.8010. Remember to vote! The Benjamin D. Foulois Mama Stella’s Restaurante on May They Rest in Peace Have You Seen Fe-Fe? Elementary PTA has April 28. Beta Sigma Phi is Margaret Louise Fe-Fe, a seven-year-old announced new officers for an international women’s Willinger Lau, age 100, died shitzu, disappeared from near the upcoming year. They friendship network, the April 18. She had been an by the gas station at the corner are: Sabrina Vann, president; largest organization of its Oxon Hill resident and in 4640 Forbes Blvd, Suite 202, Lanham, MD 20706 of Suitland and Randolph Carla Fortune, vice president; kind in the world. recent years lived at Villa 301-918-2671 PH · 301-918-2675 FAX roads last Friday. Fe-Fe is and Sara Gray, treasurer. Do You Have a Will? Rosa. She was the widow of [email protected] mostly white with a fluffy tail Following a recent The Prince George’s William Franklin Lau and and a lot of black around her School Board decision, County Registry of Wills is mother of five. Survivors Kathy Coligan head. I have spoken with Fairmont Heights High hosting a Will & Estate include 20 grandchildren, 40 her heartbroken owner who School will be replaced with a Planning Workshop on great-grandchildren and one EXPERIENCED FORECLOSURE cried through the whole con- school on a new site. The Saturday, May 19, at St. great-great-grandchild. Settlement Officer versation. The family wants project will cost at least $70 Philip’s Parish Hall on 5414 Condolences to Lina The title company used in a purchase or refinance Fe-Fe home. They’ve tacked million and it will bring a Henderson Way, just off Auth Maralit on the death of her is the BUYER’S CHOICE by law. Be a smart up dozens of posters around major change for one of the Road in Camp Springs. The aunt, Maria Galvez, in investor and choose a title company WORKING Morningside. If you’ve seen county’s oldest, most historic workshop begins at 10:30 Manila. this little wayward dog, call schools. The 57-year-old a.m., with coffee and donuts Milestones FOR YOU not your loan officer or 202.678.3150 or 202.431. building is the only surviving available at 10:00. Happy 90th birthday to real estate agent. 4223. A reward is being high school built for black Colonial Gaming Night May Whittington on May 1. offered. students before the Brown v. “The Rules of Play” And happy day to Kathryn Expedited Processing & Quick Recording Andrews’ Air Show Coming Board of Education (1954) recreates the spirit of a late Deaver, Ann Lacey, Ernestine To save you money! Andrews AFB hosts its desegregation case. 18th century gaming party on Taylor Wood, Dante Ross Jr. annual Joint Services Open I will be running names, May 19 at Darnall’s Chance and Janet Booth Kaye, May 2; House & Air Show May 18- schools and plans of 2007 House Museum in Upper our daughter Sheila Mudd and **MENTION THIS AD FOR $295 CREDIT ON 20. For more information, graduates. To honor your Marlboro. Period re-enactors Lori Williams, May 3; India YOUR PURCHASE TITLE SERVICES** call 301.981.5665. graduate, call me or e-mail will act as dealers. Guests Goodall and Gerri Alexander, It’s Academic me at [email protected]. will play both original and May 4 ; Donald Young, Jim The McNamara Spring Neighbors modern forms of 18th century Henderson and Marlyn Meoli, Band Concert—featuring the My son, John McHale, games of chance. May 5; Ethel Belinky, May 6; Jazz Ensemble & Wind his wife Michelle, and their At the end of the evening, Dwight “Chipper” Holloway, Ensemble—is dedicated to girls, Samantha and Sarah, of guests’ winnings will be May 7; Nora Harvey and the memory of Robert John Columbia, MD., are visiting turned in for raffle tickets to Brandi Jeter, May 9. Antonetti Sr., who directed my two other sons, way out win fabulous prizes! Hors Special greetings to Raiders Track Make the band in the 1960s and west—Mike in El Paso, TX, d’oeuvres and drinks will be Gretchen Ennis, of District 1970s. “Brother Bear” (as he and Brian in Tehachapi, CA. served. All proceeds will go Heights, who turns 94 on May was known back then) died John called me from the towards purchase of period 6. Sports History

Aquasco-Brandywine Bridge from A1 grams in the area. The six girls who competed Under the current leadership Aquasco from A2 May 6, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 Did you know that a Beware of the Deer in the race on Friday included: of Coach Desmond Dunham, the contact the Center at p.m. at Baden Firehouse in woman is diagnosed with Deer are still on the Tasha Stanley, junior; Dominique girls’ team continues to add to its 301.899.6030. The Center Baden, MD, for food and fel- breast cancer every two min- loose, so be careful because Lockhart, junior; Tameka already enormous trophy wall serves students 5 years old lowship. For more informa- utes? they will run across your vehi- Jamison, senior; Takecia including 13 outdoor Maryland and up. tion, call Thomas Contee at Consider donating your cle when you least expect. Jamison, senior; Marika Walker, state team titles, 18 indoor titles, Car and Bike Blessing 301.888.1898 or Walter vehicle to the United Breast There are a lot of them lying senior, and Doris Anyanwu, and five cross-country titles. This Come and join men of Mozee at 301.579.9664. Cancer Foundation to help on the side of the road, evi- sophomore. is the team’s first Championship Nottingham/Myers United United Breast Cancer further the research to find a dently hit by an automobile. Eleanor Roosevelt has one of of America. Methodist Church on Sunday, Foundation cure for breast cancer. the most dominant running pro- Legals

COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, L.L.C. Attorneys at Law COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, L.L.C. 600 Baltimore Avenue, #208 Attorneys at Law Towson, MD 21204 COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, L.L.C. 600 Baltimore Avenue, #208 Attorneys at Law Towson, MD 21204 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED 600 Baltimore Avenue, #208 REAL PROPERTY Towson, MD 21204 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED 8708 BRAZKE COURT REAL PROPERTY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED CLINTON, MD 20735 REAL PROPERTY 1793 COUNTRYWOOD COURT Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Lori HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785 3400 ANDOVER PLACE Bledsoe and Anthony J. Bledsoe dated June 11, 2004 and recorded in SUITLAND, MD 20746 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Liber 19730, Folio 562 among the Land Records of Prince George's Tanya D. Stewart dated January 10, 2005 and recorded in Liber 21174, County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $48,000.00, Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Folio 614 among the Land Records of Prince George's County, and an original interest rate of 9.500, default having occurred under the Charles Carrol dated April 12, 2006 and recorded in Liber 25336, Folio Maryland, with an original principal balance of $147,600.00, and an terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at 14735 582 among the Land Records of Prince George's County, Maryland, original interest rate of 6.500, default having occurred under the terms Main Street (and specifically at the entrance to the secured portion of with an original principal balance of $256,000.00, and an original inter- thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at 14735 Main the parking garage, immediately next to the Bourne est rate of 8.075, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Street (and specifically at the entrance to the secured portion of the Wing/Commissioner's entrance, designated by the presence of the pic- Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at 14735 Main Street (and parking garage, immediately next to the Bourne nic table), Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772, on MAY 22, 2007 AT 11:07 specifically at the entrance to the secured portion of the parking Wing/Commissioner's entrance, designated by the presence of the pic- AM. garage, immediately next to the Bourne Wing/Commissioner's nic table), Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772, on MAY 22, 2007 AT 11:05 ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements entrance, designated by the presence of the picnic table), Upper AM. thereon situated in Prince George's County, MD and more fully Marlboro, Maryland 20772, on MAY 22, 2007 AT 11:06 AM. ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Prince George's County, MD and more fully a dwelling. thereon situated in Prince George's County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to condi- described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. tions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and a dwelling. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to condi- with no warranty of any kind. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to condi- tions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and Terms of Sale: A deposit of $5,000.00 by cash or certified funds is tions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. required at the time of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $16,000.00 by cash or certified funds is cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Terms of Sale: A deposit of $26,000.00 by cash or certified funds is required at the time of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in Prince George's County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase required at the time of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for money at the note rate from the date of sale to the date funds are cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Prince George's County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement Prince George's County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of sale to the date funds are is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. Real money at the note rate from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement estate taxes to be adjusted as of the date of sale. All other public received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. Real charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes to be adjusted as of the date of sale. All other public condo/HOA dues, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all estate taxes to be adjusted as of the date of sale. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. Cost of charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA dues, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall condo/HOA dues, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. Cost of be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtain- other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall ing physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtain- loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtain- ing physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of Purchaser agrees to pay to the Sellers' attorneys at settlement, a fee of ing physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. $295.00 for review of the settlement documents, and an additional fee loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Sellers' attorneys at settlement, a fee of of $295.00 for review of any motion which may be subsequently filed Purchaser agrees to pay to the Sellers' attorneys at settlement, a fee of $295.00 for review of the settlement documents, and an additional fee with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. $295.00 for review of the settlement documents, and an additional fee of $295.00 for review of any motion which may be subsequently filed If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails of $295.00 for review of any motion which may be subsequently filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. to go to settlement within ten days of ratification of the sale, the with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal reme- If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten days of ratification of the sale, the dies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the to go to settlement within ten days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal reme- risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. In such event, the defaulting Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal reme- dies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the pur- dies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. In such event, the defaulting chase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney's fees, risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the pur- and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages. purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the pur- chase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney's fees, The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits chase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney's fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages. resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees can- and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits not convey insurable title, the purchaser's sole remedy at law or in The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees can- equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees can- not convey insurable title, the purchaser's sole remedy at law or in confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer not convey insurable title, the purchaser's sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and deposit without interest. prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his This property will be sold subject to one or more prior liens, the the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. amount(s) of which will be announced at the time of sale. deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, and Richard J. Rogers, Substitute Trustees and Richard J. Rogers, Substitute Trustees and Richard J. Rogers, Substitute Trustees

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