A NEW FLAG POLE was installed beside the Town Tree on Queens Chapel Road -- just T()W,... M~~TI""C3§ in time for the annual tree-lighting ceremony. 4""U §V~(:14L U4T~§ When all the electrical work is completed, the flag will be lit and may be displayed after JAN 1 - New Year's Day sundown. (Town Office closed) The 58th annual tree-lighting ceremony JAN 8 - COUNCIL WORK SESSION on December 9th was a huge success. Nearly JAN 10 - NEWSLETTER Deadline for the 175 residents were present to witness the February 2007 issue. NOON lighting. Santa Claus was escorted into Town for a visit via a red fire truck, and presents JAN 15 - Martin Luther King. Jr. Day were distributed to all the children who (Town Office c10sedl attended. Both the "Music at Riverdale" concert and the holiday pot luck dinner that JAN 22 - COUNCIL MEETING preceded the tree-lighting were very well attended. A big THANK YOU goes to Town meetings begin at 7:30 PM at Riverdale Presbyterian Church and the the University Park Elementary School. University Park Civic Association for All interested residents are encouraged organizing and hosting these events and to to aTtend. Interpreting services will be provided With a request made ten days the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department for assisting Santa. I in advance. Agenda for the Council 1 Meetings are posted on the Town's website and on the Town Hall bulletin The Town is moving forward rapidly on board the Friday before each Meeting. purchasing and installing TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES for Sheridan & Tuckerman Streets L and 43rd & 44th Avenues in the south-east corner of Town. The Town had requested FROM THE MAYOR that Potomac Development and EY A present JOHN ROGARD TABORI their plans and thoughts for improving the Baltimore Avenue and East-West Highway December brought cheer and good interchange at the December 18th Town news to University Park. A SECOND BUS Council meeting. Their presentation materials, SHELTER was Installed on Baltimore Avenue as well as a sample of the proposed speed near its intersection with Tuckerman Street. tables, are available for inspection at the Not only are these shelters utilitarian. Town Hall. providing a place for passengers to escape the rain, snow, and wind, but also, they add a bit fJinaM:;, ~ at tIie 5'own !Jlai1 of architE~ctural class to the route. wf.}~ tpJu a iWonde4ul ££ :Jlapplf .Neat ?Jewt! FROM THE CHIEF (. And as always, be aware of what is MICHAEL WYNNYK happening in your surroundings whether you are at home, work, school, or traveling.

THE UPPD E-lIST: This e-mail service The men and women of the University is used to give residents crime alerts for Park Police Department hope that everyone incidents soon after they happen. To be added had a safe and joyous holiday season. As a to the E-List, please provide the UPPD with new year is upon us, we encourage each of your name, address, e-dress, and a contact you to be safe in your daily routine by using phone number. After you provide this infor­ good common sense to provide a secure mation (by mail, e-mail or telephone), you will environment for yourself, your family, and our be added to the E-List. community. A STEERING WHEEL CLUB can help PLEASE CONSIDER THESE POST­ deter your vehicle's theft. They still are avail­ HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS: able for FREE. Please contact the UPPD if you'd like one, while they last. •:. When returning gifts, park in well­ lighted areas, or shop during the day. REGISTRY OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS: .:. Don't advertise the new items in There are registered sexual offenders in the your home by leaving their empty boxes on UP zip code, 20782. To see this information, the curb for trash collection. Crush and you may go online at the following website: recycle them if possible, or place them inside http://www.dpscs.st8te.md.us/onlineservs/sor/. your trash receptacle or recycling bin. NOTE: You now can be placed on a "sexual .:. Always LOCK your gifts (new offender alert line." The State of Maryland is bicycles, wagons, chain saws, kayaks, etc.) providing this service free for any resident. inside your garage or shed. Then, LOCK your Call 1-866-559-8017 to be placed on the list garage or shed regardless of whether or not to receive automatic notification if a sexual they hold any new gifts. offender moves into your neighborhood. •:. Always LOCK the doors of your (new?) car and use a secondary security UPPD, 6724 Baltimore Ave., UP, MD 20782 device (like a FREE steering wheel club from (301-277-0050 or cell, 240-375-1077) 1:..J:i. the UPPD). County Dispatch (301-333-4000) and ask for .:. Never leave any of your new toys in a UP officer to respond - Chief Mike Wynnyk plain view inside your vehicle. These toys (301-277-0051 or [email protected]). might include cell phones, laptops, CD players, MP3 players, purses, wallets, coins, jewelry, etc. Always keep your vehicle The following crimes occurred in November: LOCKED, even when you're in it. .:. Document and save the serial CRIME STATISTICS (Nov 1st to Nov 30th) numbers of your new purchases, or etch a serial number on the item if it doesn't have DATE CRIME BLOCK/STREET one. Use your driver's license number, IlillLeI Nov 15t Stolen Auto-1 4000 Beechwd use your Social Security Number. Nov 3-7 Theft from Auto-1 6900 Pineway .:. Check your credit card statements Nov 8th CDS Arrest 3900 Underwd very carefully to be sure the purchases match Nov 9-11 Stolen Auto-2 4400 Underwd your bills. Statements may seem more con­ Nov 11 th Robbery 3900 Tenny5n fusing when returns are deducted from your Nov 15th B&E 6900 Well5Pky account, so re-check them thoroughly. Nov 19th Theft from Auto-2 4300 Cig-Pnwy CRIME STATISTICS NOTES: NOTE: Anyone with information concerning these or any crimes committed in University Stolen Auto-1: Between midnight and Park should contact the UPPO immediately; all 6: 10 AM, suspect/s stole a 1998 Chevy Astro information will be kept strictly confidential. minivan that was parked next to the vehicle­ PLEASE: Remember to keep all your sBrial owner's home. The vehicle was recovered in numbers. and to 10 all your valuable property. Edmonston, MD the following day. No sus­ pects were located. Theft from Auto-1: Between 3 PM on the 3rd and NOON on the 7th, suspect/s entered an unlocked 1999 Subaru Legacy and stole the faceplate from the vehicle's radio TOWN HOLIDAY***SCHEDULES and a Radio Shack cassette player. No sus­ pects were located. CDS (controlled dangerous substancel Iki" Both Mondays, January 1st (New AU..B..s.1: At 10:50 PM, Cpl. Alford stopped an Year's Day) and January 15th (Martin Luther adult female from College Park who was King, Jr. Day) are legal Town holidays. The driving the wrong way on Underwood Street. Town Office will be closed and thl~ Town The suspect was found to have an open Shuttle Bus will not be in service. warrant and was placed under arrest. Further investigation revealed that she was in The holiday trash pick-up schedule for possession of marijuana, and the suspect was both Mondays, January 1st and 15th, is as charged appropriately. follows: Monday's trash will be collected on StolBn Auto-2: Between 11 PM on the Tuesday; Tuesday's trash will be collected on 9th and 1 PM on the 11 th, suspect/s stole a Wednesday; Thursday's and Friday"s trash 2000 Honda Civic that was parked around the collection schedule will remain unchanged. corner from the residence. No suspects were located. B.Qb..hill.¥: At 1:35 AM (just off of Adelphi Road), two male subjects had stopped their vehicle to repair a flat tire. While waiting HOLIDAY RECYCLING for friends to return with tools, a vehicle with four individuals inside approached the subjects Christmas trees (and other natural and asked for directions. After providing the holiday wreathing, garlands, and decorations) directions. the front seat passenger, a male as well as leaves, brush, and grass clippings suspect, displayed a handgun and robbed the can be recycled. Simply place trees by the victims of a cell phone, cash, and some credit curb on yard waste recycling day (a.n¥ cards. The victims, who were not Town Wednesday). Please note: trees and wreaths residents, were not injured. No suspects were must be free of tinsel and other decorations. located. The Prince George's County Police The trees are shredded into mulch (instead of Robbery Unit is conducting the follow-up being land filled) thereby creating a reusable investigation. by-product as well as saving tipping fees and B & E: Between 9 AM on the 15th and landfill space. 9 AM on the 22nd, suspects entered an unlocked garage and stole a Sears lawn­ Holiday wrapping paper, gift boxes, mower. No suspects were located. greeting cards, and envelopes also can be Theft from Auto-2: Between 11 AM and recycled by placing them in your blue bin with 5 PM, suspect/s stole the front tag from a your usual mixed-paper recycling. Recycled 2004 BMW X5 while the vehicle was parked mixed paper is used to make fiberboard items in the driveway. No suspects were located. (such as shoe boxes and pizza boxes). Or, instead of recycling them, reduce nated with food particles are .D.Q1 acceptable. the amount of holiday wrappings and boxes Please place the bin at the curb before 7 AM. you discard by reusing the boxes and the larger pieces of wrapping paper. Craft new .:. YELLOW BINS (Thursday): Yellow decorations and gift tags from the fronts of bins are for all non-paper recyclables. Put your holiday cards and save them to use on glass, metal & aluminum cans, and plastic next year's gifts. containers #1 and #2 in this bin and place it at the curb on the Town-wide Thursday recycling day. Please place bin at the curb before 7 AM .

ITEMS TO REMEMBER •:. TRASH TOTERS & RECYCLING BINS: Remember not to put out these items earlier .:. PICK UP YOUR HOLIDAY "FREEBIE": than the day before your scheduled pick-up Blue and white "UP" stickers are available time. Likewise, it is the responsibility of each FREE at the Town Hall with proof of residence resident to return these items from the curb and your car's registration. All Town resi­ on the same day following your pick-up time. dents are asked to display a "UP" sticker on NOTE: If stored outside, toters and bins the driver's side of either their car's back must be placed out of view from the street at bumper or low on the back window. These the side or back of one's home. stickers are an important part of our Neighborhood Watch program as they allow our Town police officers and other residents to recognize a UP vehicle immediately. Town Hall hours are M-F, 9 AM to 5 PM. LEAF DISPOSAL -A FINAL REMINDER .:. YARD WASTE: Wednesday is the day designated for all yard waste collection in "Leaf Season" generally lasts through UP. Since yard waste is composted rather the month of December or early January. The than taken to the landfill, it is important to Town greatly appreciates the cooperation and keep it free of trash, rocks, and other debris understanding of its residents during this that might damage the machinery. To keep busy time of year. Please continue to keep our Town looking beautiful, only put out yard the following in mind: waste on the day before collection. Rake leaves ONLY UP TO CURB EDGE. •:. BULK TRASH: Please call the Town Do not park cars near raked leaf piles. Hall to arrange for a pick-up time and day. Exercise caution when raking to avoid Please wait to place the items at the curb until contaminating leaf piles with rocks, metal, your designated day. NOTE: A $20 disposal brush or yard waste. fee is assessed on llil.C.h item that contains Freon (air conditioners, refrigerators, etc.) .

•:. BLUE BINS (Thursday or Friday): Blue Bins are for newspaper and mixed paper SNOW REMOVAL recycling. Put telephone books, magazines, paper boxes, envelopes, cardboard AND .:. When there is a chance of snow, NEWSPAPERS in this bin and place it at the please use your driveway or garage to park curb on your Thursday (or Friday) mixed-paper your vehicles. Having fewer vehicles parked recycling day. NOTE: Waxed paper, Styro­ on our streets enables our Town Public Works foam and any paper food containers contami- crew to clear the streets of ice and snow more effectively and quickly. .:. Residents are requested to keep thfir of two other highly-qualified individuals whom sidewalks and front walks free of snow and the Mayor will contact. The Mayor has ice. This thoughtful way to show consid­ registered as the party of record for the Town eration, and possibly prevent injury, benefits in regard to changes at the Route 1/E-W one's neighbors, mail carriers, public service Highway intersection. This will allow him to employees, seniors, and others. Most juris­ participate in all hearings and permitting dictions ask that sidewalks be cleared within concerning the proposed Wachovia Bank and 24 hours after a snowfall. any future development on the Cafritz and Turtle Creek properties.

Important discussion ensued between CORRECTION TO HIGHLIGHTS OF THE - the Mayor, Council Members, and Attorney OCTOBER 30th COUNCIL MEETING Ferguson concerning the approval last month of a non-conforming 6-foot fence on Adelphi In the paragraph under "building Road. There is concern that a patchwork of permits approved unanimously" in the 6-foot fences is appearing throughout Town. December 2006 issue that read, "(2) Five and six-foot fences tend to connote constructing an addition at 6518 40th "keeping people out" and an alienated Avenue (The owner explained that more neighborhood. The Mayor feels they indicate room was being created for a new a sense of fear; and once a fence is erected, babv. The construction will add another the property owner has the right in perpetuity room and new basement space. There to rebuild the fence. CM Winton added that will be interior basement walls of the various approvals and exceptions are a concrete, drywall interior finish, and challenge to enforcing Town regulations. white vinVI exterior siding.); ... Attorney Ferguson said other towns are 1 having similar challenges in enforcing a ! The address should have been restriction below the County 6-foot permit ~sted as: "3905 Beechwood Road ..." level. Our Town legislation requires zoning approval from the District Council (DCL which has the power to overturn a decision. One option might be for the Town to propose 5­ foot fence limits with no exceptions, and then HIGHLIGHTS OF THE see if the legislation would pass the District NOVEMBER 20th COUNCIL MEETING Council's approval process. The DC commit­ tee that oversees this legislation is Parks and Present were lV1ayor Tabori; Council Facilities. CMs Carpenter, Jackson, and Lucas rJiembers Carpenter, Jackson, Lucas, offered to participate on this committee. McPhersorl and Winton; Chief Wynnyk, Treasurer Baden, and Attorney Ferguson. CM Lucas said a potential liability issue has arisen regarding the CERT's right to cut The Mayor reported that the Town has off water and gas service at street level during contracted to ofte; an employee assistance an emergency. The Mayor will follow up with program to all Town employees. The cost is Washington Gas and WSSC to find out if the $1.85 per employee/per month and covers a CERT is allowed possession of the necessary full spectrum of assistance. It could be tools to do this, and whether they may use extended to Council Members, if desired. them during an emergency.

Concerning contracting Dr. Reed Ewing, Under public comment, a Queens a recognized expert traffic engineer, Dr. Ewing Chapel Road resident requested action has i'elocated to LA but provided the names concerning two trees located in the public right-of-way that are obstructing the view of Mayor Tabori invited discussion on on-coming traffic from his driveway: a large posting the unapproved drafts of Council pine with limbs touching the ground and a Meeting minutes on the Town website when mature Bradford pear tree. The Town Arborist they were received. CMs Carpenter and advised the resident to consult the Council Mallino supported the idea. The web minutes Tree Committee that next meets (monthly) on would be clearly marked as "DRAFT" and any December 7th; the Arborist will concur with changes would be made immediately follow­ the Committee's recommendation. ing formal approval.

The Mayor added that during the next Because engaging a traffic engineer three months, about 50 Town trees will be may take two months, the Mayor asked Mr. replanted, under warranty, because either the Jim Cook of Queens Chapel Road to conduct trees had died or they were not the species a traffic count in Wards One and Two on that had been ordered. He also said the Town Tuckerman, Underwood, and Van Buren Arborist recommended removing all mature Streets, and Wells Parkway. A traffic count Bradford pears over 50 years old. Because will be made at each location for three days. these trees are at the end of their life span, Mayor Tabori noted that Mr. Cook now has they will be replaced as the opportunity arises. equipment that will allow him to track where vehicles turn after they enter University Park. The Chief reported that all the Ward 2 parking signs had been installed and they had The Mayor is arranging for the Council made a noticeable difference in the number of to see a demonstration of "movable" speed cars parked along Tennyson, although several tables. Depending on their cost and usability, cars had adapted by parking further down as many as eight devices might be purchased. Queens Chapel Road. Mayor Tabori said he would introduce One Consent Agendum was approved legislation at the December 18th Council unanimously to replace a 4-foot fence at 4210 meeting (1) to implement time-controlled Van Buren Street. access to UP, through signage, at Sheridan and Tuckerman Streets and (2) to allow the Two six-month on-street parking Town Hall to issue permits for large storage waivers were approved unanimously for (1) up containers to have access to Town streets. to five vehicles at 6704 40th Avenue and (2) up to three vehicles at 4429 Underwood Concerning the budget for FY 2007-08, S1Ne.1. Mayor Tabori invited Council's feedback and suggestions on the following items: (1) It was approved unanimously to maintaining the Town's tree canopy, and (2) introduce Legislative Resolution 06-06 keeping the Town streets in good repair. The (Standardizing All Town Parking Times). The bridge span on Queens Chapel Road has meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM. concrete flaking and scaling occurring; a potential estimate is $30,000-40,000 including the required engineering studies. The Mayor also said that once spring arrives, he vigorously will petition Washington Gas for a permanent repair of the road surfaces torn HIGHLIGHTS***OF THE up on Queens Chapel Road during the gas line DECEMBER 4th WORK SESSION replacement.

Present were Mayor Tabori; all Council Concerning the Town's street lights, (1) Members; and Chief WYnnyk. although Pepco has been paid for the lighting the Town ordered, the lighting has not been installed (the same appears to be true for A motion was passed unanimously to other municipalities as well), and (2) the Town approve a contribution of $300.00 to the received a bid for $174,000 from Pepco to University Park Woman's Club for their 2006 upgrade our existing street lights with the new Holiday Decoration Contest awards. The high-pressure sodium bulbs. Although the meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. Mayor has worked diligently for several months to contact the Pepco representative, the individual has not been responsive. CM Mallino recommended not pursuing the new *$* lights until a 1\110 Municipal League initiative is NEW ORDINANCES INTRODUCED resolved. MML is proposing that non-Pepco entities be allowed to maintain lights originally On November 20, 2006, Ordinance installed by Pepco, which will allow compe­ 06-06 was introduced. This ordinance would tition Into what currentlv is a monopoly. amend Chapter 9, Article 1, Section 9·104 of the Code of Ordinances to standardize the ChiHf Wyrmyk reported that he met with permit parking system for the Town. The Ms. Kim Lugo, the coordinator for Prince meeting set for January 22, 2007 is the first George's County's Neighborhood Watch meeting at which the ordinance could be program. They discussed various ways that adopted. program and crime prevention awareness could be supported in University Park. On December 18, 2006, Ordinance 06-07 was introduced. This ordinance would A rnotion was passed unanimously to grant a cable communications franchise to approve an appeal to validate the existing Verizon Maryland, Inc. and approve a fran­ conditions And variances of one-foot left-side chise agreement. The meeting set for January yard wicth and two-feet right-side yard width 22, 2007 is the first meeting at wtlich the at .44Q~_'lLillLBJJL.ell..51IB.e.1. ordinance could be adopted.

A building permit Ifvas approved On December 18, 2006, Ordinance unanirrlOusiy :() repair an existing porch and 06-08 was introduced. This ordinance would concrete front steps at Ji6~Welis Parkway amend Chapter 9, Article 1, Section ~3-1 06 of (Normally this v'/ould have been a simple the Code of Ordinances to prevent entry onto Consen' Agendum. it was being handled Sheridan and Tuckerman Streets trom Route 1 und8r Nevv Business because work had begun from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday through before the Tovvn Permit was granted, which Friday, to prevent a left turn onto Route 1 added an administr2tive fee.) from Sheridan Street, and to prevent entry onto 44th Avenue at its intersection with A buiidinq permit was approved Sheridan Street from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and unanimously to construct a screened porch 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. and wooden deck at fiB.QQ Forest Hili Drive. The meeting set for January 22, 2007 is the (Permission was granted to begin digging the first meeting at which the ordinance could be footer holes in preparation for the County adopted. inspection.)

A motion was passed unanimously to approve the 2006 special holiday com­ ~O whAt !Iou eAOI pensation for Town employees in the amount of $300.00 net of deductions for each With whAt !Iou hAvel current, active employee as of December 1st ~19ht where !IOU Are. of that year. - Theodore Roosevelt On a different note: This speaks to all residents who have a gas or wood fireplace. NEW CERT***LEADER When was the last time you had the chimney cleaned and inspected? If you can't remem­ A new CERT leader has stepped up to ber, please call a certified chimney inspector carry the torch for UP -- Art Garroway of who is a member of the Chimney Safety Clagett Road. "I would like to thank Tom Institute of America (CSIAl, 800-227-5395; Stickles for managing the University Park or for more information, you may contact Community Emergency Response Team http://www.csia.org/index.htm. What you do (CERTj for the past year. Tom has done an not need is to light up the wood and hear a outstanding job of pooling and pulling together freight train in your chimney. Chimney fires members and resources to bring the UP team are not a good way to ring in the new year. up to the level at which it is functioning More tips for safer living will be presented today. I am looking forward to my turn at each month. carrying the torch. "

The University Park CERT has about nine members and is looking for more bodies NEW CERT TRAINING SCHEDULE and minds. They can use old or young bodies, and old or young minds. Do you ride This 6-week course will be held at the a skateboard, a dirt bike, or roller blades? Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, conven­ They need YOU. Are you retired from the iently located at 4500 Paint Branch Parkway military? They need YOUR skills. Do you in College Park. Anyone who is interested have the skills to deal with a lot of medical should contact Tonya Hairston (301-583-1899 situations at once? YOU should step right up. or [email protected]) to register. Is your life boring? Do you need something else to dot They really need Y.QJ1. If your life The six CERT classes, as described, will is full but something feels missing, all you be held on the following dates: need -lQ. do IS contact Art Garroway ([email protected] or 301- 864-4550) .and. January 23rd, 7-10 PM: Disaster Preparedness SQY...1hat you'd like to learn more or help. - CERT Exercise January 30th, 7-10 PM. Disaster Medical A new CERT training schedule has been Operations announced for January/February (see the February 3rd, 8 AM-3 PM: Fire Safety - Ll.ght following article). The training is free. "And Search & Rescue -- CERT Organization you will be given a nifty green helmet, a February 6th, 7-10 PM: Disaster Psychology fantastic glow-in-the-dark vest, and even a February 13th, 7-10 PM: Terrorism & CERT color-coordinated green backpack! Univer­ - Course Overview sity Park residents, we NEED your bodies and February 18th, * 8 AM-3 PM: Disaster S!!:DJ.llit:. minds. The UP CERT is a group who really 1illn *NOTE: This is a Sunday appreciates the unique things that you know and you can do, and we need YfljJJ"

Completing a list of six classes being offered at the training academy will qualify CONGRATULATIONS you to become a CERT member. If attending six classes over a 6-week period is too much .:. To Susanna Brockman of Queens of a commitment, in the near future, the Chapel Road who spent her junior year County is planning to offer a consolidated studying in London before she graduated cum course where all six classes can be completed laude in European history from Barnard in a three-day-Iong weekend. College, COIU:Tlbia UIli1iersity in !\!lay 2006. broadcast of "The X-Files" (Episode 17, "Ail Susanna interned at the New York location of Things"). Besides creating art, Chris is the the famous auction house Christie's, and now author of his unpublished novel "Black Book," is a Gallery Relations Manager dealing in art, the first book in a science fiction series about furniture, jewelry, and other collectibles at the "conversionists" and "anti-conversionists." Potomack Company, a new auction house in Chris divides his time between University Park Alexandria. Her proud parents are Melanie and Nelson, Wisconsin where he spent his and Rock Brockman of Queens Chapel Road. youth. Much of his art can be seen on his website: www.gchris.com. •:. To David Cron of Underwood Street who graduated from the University of Mary­ .:. To Maureen Fiedler, a resident of land, CollElge Park in December 2006 with a Underwood Street since 2000, who recently major in sociology. He was a 2002 graduate was named the new NPR host for "Interfaith of North'vvestern High School. David and his \/oices." This timely new discussion and parents, Carol and Michael Cron, also of dialogue show airs on WAMU (88.5 FM) each Underwood Street, celebrated David's college Thursday at 10 PM. The show also is heard graduation with a 3 %-vveek trip to New on 43 other stations around the U.S. and Zealand visitinq ,Annette and Stephen Silcock. Canada. Maureen, a Sister of i_oretto Roman (Annette (Jray Silcock was an American Fie!d Catholic nun, interviews her guests about Service exchange; stlident in 1972-1973 at current issues in religion, spirituality, and Northwestern High SchOOl. She had lived with ethics, and how those Issues impact on our Carol's familY', Martha and Victor Parker, in politiCS and culture. The show seeks to University Park,) Tfjis spring, David will provide its listeners with a way to uilderstand assume the pusition of Assistant General different faith traditions at a new depth. Manager of Ilis narents' new restaurant, a Listener comments or ideas for topics/guests Three Brothers :u·JlitH1 Restaurant franchise to may be sent to: [email protected]. be iocated Hl the ne'N U:liversity Town Center. Maureen also works part-time for Weight Watchers, leading meetings in Bowie Eiild New .:. To Gary Chris (GChris) Christo­ Carrollton. (Ed.Note.: Here's another reason to pherson, c, resident artist of Clagett Road, congratulate Maureen: In 1987-88, she suc­ \/vho rece"tiy c,oenc;d the "Gehris Art Gallery cessfully lost 85 Ibs with Weight Vvatchers!) and Studio" :)n J~:llbarton Street in the heart of C3eorgetovvn. influenced by the work of Alexander CClider since the 1980s, Chris has been creening unique stabiles and mobiles using natural materials, primarily American COMMUNITY WISH LIST hardwoOdS and copper. .) FOUND: A trick-or-treater left what Many UP r8sidents may have noticed looks like a much loved, small stuffed animal the two stabiles in his front yard: the striking (perhaps a reindeer?) on a front porch on 5'x6' "in defense of child's play" created in Woodberry Street on Halloween. The resident the 80s and the large 1O'x12' "fragility of the would like to return this little stuffed friend to monolithic" created in the 90s. The "neat" its owner. Please call Neil (301-405-5896). thing about Chris' art is that when one gets close to it, movement! sound, and shadow .:. The University Park Woman's Club come to life. Some sculptures will move as wishes once again to thank all Town residents you blow or gently touch them; some cast for their generosity in supporting the Club's moving snadows on nearby walls; and some scholarship fund raisers. "We try to provide make sounds dS the copper pieces interact. festive events for our fellow Townspeople while at the same time being able to benefit SiX pieCE'S of Chris' artwork were local education. Through your generous borrowed for use in the April 9, 2000 support, we again will be able to offer our In 1957, Mr. Pickett received anA.A. annual scholarships and school donations. " from George Washington University, and in 1959, his B.A., cum laude. From Georgetown The Club also had a very good response University Law Center, he received a J.D. in to their poinsettia sale; many of those who 1962 and his LL.M. in taxation in 1963. He made purchases said they appreciated having was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta them delivered to their homes. "We hope Phi, Pi Gamma Mu, and Phi Eta Sigma. He everyone will keep us in mind for next year was admitted to the Maryland bar in 1962, to and let their friends and neighbors know how the U.S. Court of Military Appeals and the easy it was to order and receive the beautiful U.S. Tax Court in 1970, and to the U.S. holiday flowers you bought. Thanks to Supreme Court in 1971 . everyone who bought a plant for making the sale such a successful endeavor. " Mr. Pickett was preceded in death by his wife Vivian Wolfe Pickett, his parents Irene The Club also wants to extend a special and Basil Pickett, his brother Melvin Basil public thank you to the Essexes, the Pickett, and his stepfather Percy Lawhorne. Freemans, the Harmans, the Horans, the Survivors include his daughters Shannon Kasischkes, the Morgans, and the Nestlers for Stanlee Pickett, Stephanie Pickett Wikberg opening up their homes for the annual (and Terrence J. Wikberg), and Stacy Pickett Candielight Tour, and to the Yde-Elders for Trimble (and David C. Trimble, M.D.); and four hosting the Holiday boutique. This year's grandchildren. Contributions may be made in response to the call for tour homes was Mr. Pickett's memory to the Sloan-Kettering exceptional and the Club looks forward to Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, having many more residents consider show­ NY 10021. casing their homes in the future. They also v\lould like to mention their appreciation to GEORGE EDWARD MURRAY, 86, a everyone who set aside some of their busy resident of Van Buren Street for 39 years, holiday time to tour the seven lovely tour died on November 29, 2006 from homes. "The Club truly enjoys hosting this complications of surgery at Johns Hopkins event each year and we were so pleased at Hospital, Baltimore. the number of people who participated (over 200). Besides seeing the uniquely-decorated Mr. Murray was born in Mayfield, PA. homes, it's always fun to see so many friends After high school, he enlisted in the Navy and and neighbors during the evening. Again, the then transferred to the Army Air Force. UPWC thanks everyone for their continued During World VVar II, he flew more than a support. " hundred missions on a B-17 Flying Fortress serving as a ball turret gunner. Tragically, .:. A Clagett Road resident is looking near the end of the war, he lost a brother who for someone who could teach a few specific also had enlisted. techniques in Photoshop Elements 4.0. Hopefully only a couple of hours of instruction In 1949, he received a B.S. in will be needed. Please call 301-864-4550. architecture from Catholic University. He served as president of his senior class and also played varsity baseball. After graduation, he apprenticed to the design office of Hot OBITUARIES Shoppes, Inc. and to the architecture firms of Corning & Moore and the George M. Ewing STANLEY SINCLAIR PICKETT, 69, a Company. In 1959, he established his own former Woodberry Street resident, died of firm, George Murray and Associates, in cancer on October 17, 2006. downtown Washington, D.C. Some of his commissions included projects for the Navy, for the State Department, the U.S. ,6,rmy Although dessert and coffee/tea will be Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Department of provided, everyone is asked to bring a bag Commerce, and the Brandywine Apartments lunch. The highlight of January's fun-for-all complex. program/fund raiser will be the auctioning of everyone's best White Elephant/s. All atten­ In 1969, he began a partnership with dees are encouraged to bring what might John W. Gilder; Gilder-Murray & Associates seem to be an "unnecessary, tacky, dated, existed for 25 years and specialized in totally-clashes-with-my-decor" kind of White. commercial restaurant and airport facility de­ Elephant to them, BUT, what may turn out to sign for corporations such as Marriott and be a "beautiful. heirloom, out-of-print. I've­ McDonald's. Mr. Murray's talent also was been-searching-Ebay-for-that-very-thing" kind responsible for several religious buildings, of White. Elephant treat to someone else. including Parkvvay Baptist Church in District Place your White Elephant/s on the auction Heights, Mount Vernon Baptist Church in table when you arrive so everyone will have a Arlington, and the B'nai B'nth Office and chance to scope out the goodies. All pro­ Museum Building in Washington, D.C. One of ceeds from the auction will benefit the Club's his most notable designs was the chapel for scholarship funds. the Academv of Mount St. Ursula, New York's oldesr continuous CatllOlic high school for girls Take a moment to mark youf-.!::alendars located in the Bronx. Forty years after the to save Monday afternoon, FebruarY-.51b to chapel's constl'u,;tion, at the school's 150th attend a fascinating presentation of sllides and anniversarv celebration in 2004, Mr. Murray's commentary by the noted travel-narrative chapel still was acclaimed for its "stunning author Faith Stern. Should you be interested modernisnl' " in attending a UPWC meeting and/or would like more information, please call the Club Mr. Murray was a long-time member president, Michelle Stawinski (240-304-6487). and supporter of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hyattsville.

Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his dauqhter ;~nge!a Murray in 1965. LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Teresa Cain Murrav of Crownsville, MD; his children: The Takoma Park Farmers Market is Michael Murray of Baltimore, Molly Murray of located along the 6900 block of Laurel New York, Tim Murray and Pat Murray, both Avenue. For their 27th year, this producers­ of Durham, NC, Dan Murray of Ellicott City, only market is offering produce grown locally Colleen Murray of Hyattsville, Margaret within a 125-miles radius. It is open every Lamarre of 'Woodbine, Brendan Murray of Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM year round. To Severna F'ark, and Tara Perry of Dublin, Ohio; see what is available at the 23 stalls, please and twelve grandchildren. visit www. takomaparkmarket. org/.

UPWC: WHITE ELEPHANT PROGRAM TWELFTH NIGHT CELEBRATION The next meeting of the University Park Woman's Club will be held at NOON on a On January 7th from 7:30-10 PM, the different day, Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in exceptionally popular "Twelfth Night Ball" will BiveLd..a.~ Custis Hall at Presbyterian Church. be held at Riversdale House Museum, CHECK NO W to see if space still is available. With • On Sunday, January 21st at 7 PM, guests decked in their finest Regency wear (or JOin the CPAE Science Fiction Book Club as black tie), there will be period-inspired light they discuss great science fiction authors at refreshments and, in keeping with the Twelfth their bi-monthly Book Club (meets the third Night tradition, a king and queen chosen to Sunday every other month). The Club is led lead the late-18th and early-19th century by CPAE board member Jen Cook, also of dances. Instruction will be offered from 7:30 Vertigo Books. January's focus will be on SF to 8 PM for those who are unfamiliar with the luminary Arthur C. Clarke. Attendees should dances -- so no experience is necessary! re-read and/or re-watch 2001: A Space Music will be provided by John Ward and Odyssey, or another classic Clarke novel, or Friends. For ticket information and reserva­ some of Clarke's short stories to discuss while tions, please call 301-864-0420. enjoying refreshments and great conversation! Please contact CPAE to RSVP.

• CPAE will host a 3-week series of latin dance classes from 3-5 PM on Saturday JANUARY***FUN WITH CPAE January 27th, February 3rd, and February 10th. There is no need for either a partner or Ail College Park Arts Exchange previous experience, but bringing a friend "Connecting People through Arts Experiences" would result in more fun! Ballroom instructors (CPAE) events a[~free and held at the College from the University of Maryland will teach ParLOld Pa~House unless otherwise noted adults and teens a new dance basic each (corner of Knox Road and Dartmouth Avenue). week. Learn some new moves in time for For more information, to register, or to remit Valentine's Day! The fee is $5 per session or fees for special activities, please contact 301­ $10 per series. Register by January 20th; 927-3013 or [email protected]; or you may visit send your check to College Park Arts Ex­ www.cpae.org for more information. change, PO Box 784, College Park, MD 20740.

• On Monday, January 8th at 7 PM, • On Sunday, January 28th from 2-4 adults and teens are invited to celebrate the PM, the Kids Arts Drop-In will have out-of-this­ beginning of a new year with an exciting world fun when they create their own UFOs evening of free instruction in Afro-Caribbean and spaceships. Arts Drop-In instructor Aaron Springer will lead another imaginative and dance! Award-winning performer and teacher creative free-form arts afternoon that both Olu Yemisi will lead this fun and entertaining children and parents will enjoy. The free pro­ workshop, Olu teaches cultural and popular gram is ideal for children ages J- 8. All children dances, and her choreography includes must be accompanied by an adult. Caribbean, Latin, African, and African­ American dance forms. Although a partner is not required, feel free to bring a friend for even more fun. Please contact CPAE to RSVP .

• The College Park Youth Choir will give BOOKS AND AUTHORS its Winter Community Concert on Tuesday, January 9th at 8 PM in Berwyn Presbyterian "7he worst thing about new books is that they keep usfrom reading the old ones. ,­ Church (6301 Greenbelt Road, Berwyn Joseph Joubert Heights). The concert is free and open to the public. CPYC also will participate in a Tribute .. During January, the Hyattsville to Dr. Martin luther King, Jr., on Saturday, Branch library (301-985-4690) will continue January 13th, from 2-4 PM at the UM Clarice its newly-formatted evening group, bialogues!, Smith Performing Arts Center. and its chess club meetings. • For all ages/levels, the Chess Club .:. The Sorosis Reading Society, the meets at "7 PM on the second and fourth University Park Woman's Club's book group, Thursdays of each month (January 11th and always is open to new participants; Club 25th) with instructor Ted Fagan. membership is not a requirement. Their 2006­ 2007 season continues on January 24th at btalogut~! • The Hyattsville Library's 12:30 PM when they will discuss "The new bi-monthly evening book discussion Mermaid Chair" by Sue Monk Kidd. The group focuses on a series of "dialogues" reviewer will be Mollie Huitema. Please call about issues of current concern. Participants Rachel Mayo (301-864-5351) if you would are asked to read two suggested books plus like to attend. At their February 28th meeting, anything else they feel might be relevant to they will be discussing "Through )~ Glass the subject. This type of group offers a stimu­ Darkly" by Donna Leon. lating, exciting discussion format for book lovers who prefer reading for more than merely entertainment! *$* SOARING INTO JANUARY On January 11th at 7:30 PM, the topic will be Gb..alLe.nging Childhoods. Discussion The College Park Aviation Museum will focus on Laura Schlessinger's "Bad (1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, CP, 301­ Childhood, Good life" (tackling the issues of 864-6029) will begin a new teen movie night hoV\! one effectively can move beyond the and host their annual Hadfield science show. injuries of a bad childhood) and Jeannette A t all the events, children must be Wall's "Glass Castle" (chronicling a child's accompanied by an adult. Unless otherwise upbringln(] in the hands of eccentric nomadic stated, program fees are included within the parents) , "New faces and viewpoints greatly regular museum admission. PLEASE; NOTE: en/Jance the rneetings; consider a visit!" On The Museum will be closed New Year's Day. March 8th, the theme will be "The Clash Between East and West." The suggested • Teen Movie Nights - From January books are "Journey of the Jihadist" by Fawaz through May, teens are invited to a monthly A. (Jerges dfld "Genetics and Genetic Engin­ "Teen Movie Night." The Janual'y 12th eering" bv Barbara Wexler. selection for CPAM's first Friday evening feature will be "Harry Potter and the • The Morning Book Discussion Group Sorcerer's Stone." This 2 %-hour movie is is on its winter break. The 10:30 AM group rated PG for some scary moments and mild discontinues their meetings during December, language. The movie was made from the first January. and February. Their regular meet­ book in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. ings will resume in March 2007. The doors will open at 7 PM; the show will start at 7:30 PM. Free with Museum entrance. •:. The After Eight Book Club, "--.__--,, a group open to all University Park • On Saturday, January 27th at 11 AM adults - men. women and couples ­ (barcode 95455), 1 PM (barcode 95459), and continues their 2006-2007 Club year 2:30 PM (barcode 95457), John Hadfield January 16th at 8 PM to discuss returns to CPAM with his popular, much­ their biography selection "Galileo's anticipated "Science Show," filled with an Daughter" by Dava Sobel. Please energetic mixture of science, singing, music, call Leila Steiner (301-779-7295) if you'd like and magic. Tickets are $5 for all ages and are to attend. The selection for their February 20th available for advance purchase through meeting will be "Cry the Beloved Country" by SMARTlink; just use the barcode listed after Alan Paton. New members may join any month. your desired performance time. *$* *$* .JANUARY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT UPHPA NOBEL AWARD PROGRAM

University Christian Church (301-864­ All Town residents and their friends are 1520, 6800 Adelphi Road) offers fI..e..e. invited to the Tuesday, January 16th meeting Saturday-night movies monthly for the of the University Park Historic Preservation surrounding community. Light snacks are Association (UPHPA). Attendees will have a provided at 6: 30 PM and the movies begin at unique opportunity to hear a first-hand 7 PM. "uee enjoys offering family-oriented account of the December 10, 2006 Nobel entertainment to University Park and hopes its Prize award ceremony and festivities in residents continue to take advantage of being Stockholm, Sweden. The program will be held able to view top-quality movies conveniently at Riverdale Presbyterian Church at 7:30 PM. close to home. " It is hoped that the Nobel winner for On January 13th, families have the Physics, John C. Mather, a senior astro­ choice of seeing either the documentary physicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight "Paper Clips" (G) or the animated movie Center, will be able to attend and give a short "Curious George" (G). presentation. Two members of Dr. Mather's team also live in the area and have been "Paper Clips" takes place in Whitwell invited to attend: Bob Silverberg of College Middle School in rural Tennessee and Heights Estates and Harvey Moseley, a UP concerns an extraordinary experiment that resident on Adelphi Road. Dr. Moseley will was used to educate the students about the talk about the science behind this year's Prize Holocaust. Struggling to grasp the concept of for Physics and his wife Sarah Moseley will 6-million victims, the students decided to present pictures she took at the Nobel Award collect 6-million paper clips as a way to help Ceremony and describe what it was like to visualize the enormity of the calamity. The attend this year's historic event. film details how the students met Holocaust survivors from around the world and how the The 2006 Nobel Award for Physics was experience transformed them and their shared by Dr. Mather and George F. Smoot, III community. "Paper Clips" was named a "top of Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. They won documentary of 2004'" by the NBRMP. the Prize for their leadership of the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) program, which "The man in the yellow hat," aka Ted made the first precision measurements of the (Will Farrell), tries his best to tame "Curious Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, George" in an animated version of the beloved which is the residual light from the Big Bang. children's series by Margaret and H.A. Rey. The measurements they were able to make Museum guide Ted travels to Africa to find a leave no credible alternative theory for the priceless artifact but returns with an origin of the universe except the Big Bang. In inquisitive little chimp instead. George effect, they have provided us with a "baby (literally) paints the town red and is ever the picture" of our universe only 380,000 years lovable troublemaker. The great soundtrack is after its origin (its current age is 13.7 billion by Jack Johnson; other voices include Drew years) ! Barrymore, Eugene Levy, and Dick Van Dyke. Drs. Moseley and Mather have been The UCC movie for February 10th will friends and co-workers over the past 25 be "The Gospel," rated PG. years. As a member of the 19-person, country wide U.S. team, Dr. Moseley exclaimed what a really remarkable group achievement it was to design and build the and dancing at the Calvert House Inn on Rte 1 COBE satellite. It involved approximately in Riverdale. Enjoy Tom Ruggieri on sax, 1500 person years of engineering effort! The Vince McCool on flugel horn and trumpet, Eric CO BE project also can be regarded as the Shramek on bass and, of course, Tuckerman starting point for cosmology as a precision Street resident Julie Parsons on keys and science. vocals. For more information, please call 301-314-8170 or the Inn (301-864-5220). The Moseleys are looking forward to sharing their memories and experiences from .:. The Robert E. Parilla (Montgomery the Award Ceremony. They hope Dr. Mather College) Performing Arts Center (MCPAC) will be able to join the meeting, but are aware continues its 2006-07 season with two that his time is not really his own these days. performances from its Guest Artists Series. The UPHPA is looking forward to presenting a For information or tickets, please call 301­ singularly informative and exciting program. 279-5301, M-F, 10 AM-6 PM.

• The Acting Company is presenting the American premiere of Polly Teale's ground breaking adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's KATRINA RELIEF UPDATE "Jane Eyre" on Thursday, January 18th at 8 PM. Founded in 1972 by John Housernan and TllE~ University Park Katrina Relief current producing director Margot Harley (and (UPKR) committee will hold its quarterly with members of the first graduating class of meeting ,'It thi:~ UP Church of the Brethren Julliard's Drama Division), The Acting (Tuckerman Street and Route 1) on Wednes­ Company brings a touring repertory of day" January 17th at 7:30 PM, The commu­ classical productions, talented younQl actors, nity is invited to attend the short meeting to and teaching artists into communities across discuss ongoing assistance for the Jones­ America. In 2003, they won the Tony Honor Evans family. for Excellence in Theater. Members include Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Jessie L. Martin, We have been most fortunate that the Lorraine Toussaint, and David Ogden Stiers. membership of the Church of the Brethren has "Jane Eyre" is being performed at UM after an allowed UPKR to house the family in a home acclaimed run in London's West End. owned by the Church and extend the use of the home beyond the original one-year lease. • The Bulgarian State Opera will perform During the year, additional members of the Mozart's "le Nozze Di Figaro" (The Marriage Jones-Evans extended family. have joined of Figaro) on Saturday, January 27th at 8 PM. Elaine and Mike and now seven family Founded in 1996 by Ivan Kyurkchiev, the members share the home as they struggle to Bulgarian State Opera is now one of the recuperate from the devastation of the leading operatic companies of Europe. Their hurricane For more information, please call creative achievements have gained John Elder (30'1-887-1091) or Dave Brosch international recognition on many of the (301-779-3168). world's most prestigious opera stages; this is the company's fourth tour of the United States.

•:. All Town residents are invited to join ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN the Side Door Coffee House Players of Riverdale Presbyterian Church on January .:. The Cheek to Cheek Jazz Quartet 27th for a triple feature night. The three plays will be playing tor the New Year's Eve buffet were produced by three of RPC's young adults. The first play, "Jabuti," directed by • "2007 Choreographers' Showcase" Josie Brown of Underwood Street, asks if on January 27th at 8 PM in Kay Theatre ­ you have ever wondered how the birds got Nationally-renowned adjudicators have chosen their colors and what a turtle had to do with seven diverse performances in modern dance it? The second play, "Why the Moon is Free," choreography. One of the acts, "Kids & Sci­ also was directed by Josie and asks the ence" was choreographed by former Under­ question, "Did you ever try to dress the wood Street resident Noopur Singha. moon?" The final play, "Saving Grace," was written and directed by Meghan McNeilly of • "Santiago Rodriguez, Piano" at 3 PM University Park and Debbie Bouwkamp of on January 28th in Gildenhorn Recital Hall ­ Adelphi: "It is Emily's first 'OUCH' convention Hailed by the New York Times, Mr. Rodriguez (Open Unification of Clumsy but Hopeful is devoting his artistry to benefit UM's Individuals). She has a lot to learn, but with International Piano Archives with a solo recital the sounder Hortenso's help, Emily will of special selections from his varied repertoire. discover who she really is." FREE (but tickets required)

The doors open at 6 PM; complete performances are given at 7 and 8:30 PM. While admission is free; proceeds from enjoying the delicious refreshments will help UPCA VOLUNTEER***OF THE MONTH benefit Help-By-Phone of Prince George's County, For more information, please call The University Park Civic Association 301-927-0477. would like to thank its "Volunteer of the Month," Dana Campbell of 41 st Avenue. •:. The University of Maryland Clarice Dana planned and coordinated the Town Smith Performing Arts Center (CSPAC) is Holiday Party. Everyone enjoyed the results offering several intriguing free and ticketed of her hard work...the music, the crafts, the programs this month. For more information, food, all culminating with the lighting of the reservations, or a catalog of the 2006-2007 Town Tree. season, please call 301-405-8169 or contact www. claricesmithcenter. umd. edu. Thanks also to those who helped Dana make the 2006 party so successful: Jeff • "Exhibition -- Jim Henson: Performing Bender and Reese Madsen of Sheridan Street, Artist" through June 30th in the Michelle Lynn Butler and Maxie Phillips of Queens Smith Performing Arts Library - Explore the Chapel Road, Rachel Griffin of 41 st Avenue, career and innovations of UM alumnus and Sarah Heitkemper of Woodberry, Kathrin former University Park resident Jim Henson Herberholz and JoHannah Hurtt of Beechwood through a gallery exhibition that includes Road, Michelle Hermanson of Wells Parkway, behind-The-scenes photography, sketches, Karin Horn of Underwood, Meagan Hurley of handwritten production notes for new Clagett Road, Leslie Krauland of Tuckerman, puppeteers joining Henson's Company, and and Melinda Moore, Leila Steiner, and Sherry six original Muppets: Scred (from the first Waldrep of 44th Avenue. season of "SNL"), Mokey (from "Fraggle Rock"), Marvin Suggs and Mildred (from "The All UP residents: Please plan to join the Muppet Show"), and Java 1 and Java 2 (two UPCA for their next monthly meeting on early Henson characters). In addition, more Tuesday, January 30th at 7 PM in RPC. They than 70 digital full-length videos spanning 35 will be finalizing their annual calendar of years are available for viewing at public events and your input would be welcome and computer stations in the MSPA Library as well important. You can check out their new as other libraries on campus. website at www.upcivicassociation.org. The UP NEWSLETTER does not publish political or commercial advertising. Letters of AND THE***WINNERS ARE•.. opinion or suggestions for the Town of University Park should be sent or e-mailed to Most winners of the University Park the Town Hall: Woman's Club's 2006 Holiday Home Decorating Contest display their "colors" UP NEWSLETTER: [email protected] through the first week of January. Why not UP Town E-mail: townhal/@upmd.org plan to drive around Town now to view this UP Mayor's E-mail: [email protected] year's "oohs" and "ahhs:" UP Police Department: [email protected] UP Town Web Page: www.upmd.org DOOR category: 1st place: NOVELLO­ UP Cable TV Channel: 71 BAGLIERE residence, 7035 Hunter Lane, CHE; 2nd place: MOONEY residence, 4001 Remin­ gton Court, CHE; and 3rd place.: WHELTON residence,4115 Woodberry Street. The Town of University Park encourages the involvement and participation of Individuals with disabilities in all its programs and services. RELIGIOUS category: 1st place: BALL Please let the Town know how it can best meet your needs: (i.e. sign language interpreters, residence,4322 Sheridan Street; 2nd place: adaptive equipment or other assistancel. FENSTER residence,6906 Wells Parkway; and Inquire at the Town Hall: 3rd place: GOLDSTEIN residence, 6900 Wells 6724 Baltimore Avenue. UP J Parkway. 1301-927-2997/TDD 1-800-735-2258)

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DIRECTORY o , University Park Mayor John Rogard Tabori, 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 Tabori's home phone: 301-699-3928

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