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Vol. 76, No. 40 October 2 — October 8, 2008 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents Stadium Authority Releases Market Study for Possible Soccer Facility By PRESS OFFICER ships, and investment in soccer- County Executive’s Office specific stadiums around the country that have hosted interna - tional events. Factors cited for UPPER MARLBORO, MD - the success of a soccer-specific The Maryland Stadium Authority facility in Prince George's county has released the market and eco - include the existing loyal fan nomic study to determine the base, the ethnic diversity and benefits of locating a soccer sta - other demographic characteris - dium for DC United in Prince tics present in successful fran - George's County. chise bases, and access via mass The study was commissioned transit and highways. These are at the request of Prince George's some of the same factors that County after the team approached make Prince George's County them about the possibility of relo - attractive for other uses of the cating there. DC United has used facility, such as concerts and fes - RFK Stadium, constructed in tivals. 1961 to accommodate profes - A possible concern expressed sional baseball and football, since after an analysis of other facilities PHOTO COURTESY REP. DONNA EDWARDS OFFICE In the wake of four hurricanes that hit Haiti in rapid succession -- major bridges and roads destroyed, water, sewer, and its inception in 1996. DC United, is that a new stadium could com - pete against existing Maryland power infrastructure destroyed, virtually all of the rice and food crop under water, hundreds dead and thousands homeless. at the urging of Major League Soccer, is determined to develop venues for events, sponsors, and a new soccer-specific stadium suite leases. consistent with standards estab - Other attractions in the area, lished by other teams in the such as Six Flags and the new Rep. Donna Edwards Travel to Haiti league. National Harbor, plus proximity The $75,000 study, conducted by to airports and hotel availability, Congressional Delegation Highlight Need for Additional U.S. Aid, Protected Status Crossroads Consulting Services, would make a stadium in Prince By PRESS OFFICER ricanes hit the country in the last several aid back to their country. was authorized by the Maryland George's County a contender for Rep. Donna Edwards’ Office weeks, including the latest Hurricane Ike. To date, the Administration has General Assembly to determine hosting national and international The Congressmembers, along with sever - ignored requests for TPS for Haitians. the extent that Prince George's tournaments. al others, have signed onto a request by According to the very preliminary esti - County and the State of Maryland The size and layout of such a Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) mates, over 600 people are dead and tens would benefit from locating the stadium would also be compati - Donna F. Edwards (D-MD), for immediate disaster relief for Haiti. of thousands are homeless in the impov - team there. ble for lacrosse, which enjoys great popularity in the Mid- Congressman Kendrick B. Meek (D-FL), They also called on the Bush erished country as a direct result of these The study is not site-specific. The study determined that and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clark (D- Administration to grant temporary pro - soccer is an evolving sport, NY) traveled to Haiti to see firsthand the tected status (TPS) for Haitians in the boosted in recent years by televi - situation there after four devastating hur - U.S. to enable them to send money and See HAITI, Page A 5 sion contracts, major sponsor - See STADIUM, Page A 7

INSIDE Children’s Issues MD AIDS Administrator Asks Neighbors Columns: Morningside/Skyline, Brandywine/Aquaso, BY LrINoDSEuY MgcPhHERtSON to FSundp, hoopintg ltoigbrinhg itssues Clinton CBY ongress toDiseaIse nConctrolraned Parevesntieon FHaucuk nsaiddtointheg House Capital News Service such as child poverty, abuse and KARISSE CARMACK Neighbors , Page A2 Capital News Service helps states monitor the Committee on Oversight and lack of health care to the candi - WASHINGTON - Maryland dates' attention. HIV/AIDS crisis. These surveil - Government Reform. The com - The Prince George’s has the lowest child poverty rate "Strong children are the WASHINGTON - More fed - lance programs help track the mittee was trying to determine County Police in the country, with just one out essential building block of a eral funding is needed for the number of new HIV/AIDS how much money CDC would Department kicked of every 10 children falling strong America, and America's fight against HIV/AIDS at the cases, the transmission of the need for HIV prevention. off its Pencil Box below the threshold, according to kids and families are waiting to state and local level, Maryland disease, its risk factors and risk Maryland's surveillance pro - Project Week with a a non-partisan group calling hear from Sen. (John) McCain AIDS Administration Director populations. gram funding has been reduced visit to Langley attention to children's issues in and Sen. (Barack) Obama that Heather Hauck told federal law - "Over the past six years, Park-McCormick the upcoming elections. help is on the way," said Michael makers on Tuesday. CDC funding to state and local Elementary School Funding from the Centers for health departments has But Maryland also has one of Petit, founder and president of See AIDS, Page A 3 in Langley Park. decreased by $30 million," the highest infant mortality rates Every Child Matters. Community , Page A3 and thousands of children with - Petit said his organization out health insurance. produced ads during the pri - Congressman Steny With the economic crisis maries and likely will air more H. Hoyer (D-MD) clouding the country, children before November, asking the and Senators Barbara are becoming more neglected, candidates to address children's Mikulski and child advocates said at the health, education, safety and Benjamin Cardin National Press Club Tuesday. economic issues. announced that the Leaders from 30 national chil - College Park dren's organizations joined the Volunteer Fire Every Child Matters Education See CHILDREN, Page A 3 Department has been awarded a federal grant. Opinion, Page A4 County’s Preparedness African American political icon, 76- Summit Leaves Questions year-old Charles BY JENN BOGDAN ernment in Maryland to create its Bernard Rangel is in Capital News Service own Department of Homeland PHOTO BY CHISTROPHER CAREY, CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE hot water regarding Security in 2003. Renovations at the Maryland State House are expected to cost almost $10 million. The ren - his Chairmanship of NEW CARROLLTON - "I often have sleepless nights ovations are expected to be completed before the start of the 2009 legislative session. the U.S. House of Prince George's County pondering if we are prepared to Representatives’ Homeland Security Director rescue every citizen in Prince State House Renovations Over Budget Committee of Ways Vernon Herron said Thursday George's County in case of an and Means. emergency," said Herron, in his BY CHRISTOPHER CAREY now expected to cost the state almost $10 mil - that without help from an orga - lion and are meant to upgrade the interior pip - (Business Exchange) nized civilian response the coun - opening remarks. Capital News Service He went on to describe how ing that control the heating and cooling systems Business, Page A5 ty does not have the resources to an invitation to the summit for ANNAPOLIS - Renovations at the in the State House. The original contract was save all of its residents during a U.S. Secretary of Homeland Maryland State House, which started in April, for just under $8.4 million. Bowie State catastrophic emergency. Security Michael Chertoff went are running almost $1.6 million over the origi - Work is scheduled to be completed by University will host With Prince George's housing unanswered until a few weeks nal budget, due in part to the discovery of old January, when the state legislature meets for the the Prince George’s national points of interest includ - ago. That's when Chertoff's staff wiring during demolition. 2009 session. Classic Football ing NASA Goddard Space Flight declined and said the invitation The additional costs come at a time when "A project of this magnitude comes with Game On Saturday, Center and Andrews Air Force had gotten lost. Maryland faces a potential budget shortfall of unexpected problems," said Shaun Adamec, a Oct. 4, vs the Base, the county of 850,000 resi - The lesson: "We as local gov - up to $1 billion in the next fiscal year. Lincoln University’s dents is considered a critical area The renovations, administered by the Roaring Lions. for disaster response, officials Out on the Town, Page A3 said at a daylong summit. Prince Maryland Department of General Services, are See RENOVATIONS, Page A 5 George's was the first local gov - See SUMMIT, Page A 3 A2 — October 2 — October 8, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post Towns and N EIGHBORS

In and Around Morningside-Skyline Crossing Guards Honored at 33rd Annual Back to School Night by Mary McHale301 735 3451 She joined at 23, now honored The last day to register to says the hand-breaded, farm- for 60 years of service vote is Oct. 14. raised catfish ($14.99) is his Morningside’s first lady, Jean favorite, but ribs, pulled pork Glaubitz, was honored with the Walls twins baptized and brisket are everybody’s presentation of the 60-year ser - Jayden Anthony and Jordan favorites. vice pin at the 78th Annual Andrew, sons of Joseph and This is a favorite restaurant Convention of the Ladies Kellie Walls of Temple Hills, for the McHale family. Just last Auxiliary of the Prince George’s were baptized by Father Scott week we took our son Mike who County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Hahn during Mass at St. Philip’s was visiting from El Paso. As a Association at their installation on Sunday, Sept. 20. Jayden’s Texan he knows barbecue. of officers on Sept. 19 at the godparents are Frederick and Beltsville Fire Department. Fawn Jordan; Jordan’s are Lisa Coming up She was 23 when she joined Hicks and Aaron Jordan. The The 10th annual Suitland the Morningside Fire twins, born at Washington Festival will be held Oct. 4, 11 Department Ladies Auxiliary. Hospital Center on March 4, a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Suitland At that time she began attend - have a brother Jaaron, 11, and Community Center, 5600 Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Enforcement Division, Major Robert Liberati ing the county meetings and big sister, Kennedi, 5. Regency Lane. The theme: Stop Prince George’s County Police Department’s and Commander of Youth & Family Services, served years ago as an officer. the Violence Through Peace, Youth and Family Services Division celebrated Captain Rex Barrett were on hand to congrat - She was also a delegate from the Neighbors Healing & Empowerment. it’s 33rd annual “Back to School Night” at the ulate the crossing guards. association to the Morningside Dean Rosa drove his mother Activities include a youth art Police Services Complex. “You are a critical part of this agency that pro - VFD. Pat to Middletown, R.I., for the contest, live entertainment, skate The ceremony recognized the Crossing Guard tects our most valuable assets; our children. Her husband Gerald was a birthday celebration of his and step-show demos, family Unit for its service and dedication to the So many of you do a tremendous job in all life member of the Morningside grandmother Rose Rosa. She games and more. Call 202-654- department and children of the community. types of weather to make sure our children our Department, serving often as turned 99 on Sept. 9. Dean, by 4019 for information. Prince George’s County Acting Police Chief safe as they travel to and from school.” stated chief, president or chaplain. He the way, has recently moved to Roberto L. Hylton, Commander of the Patrol Chief Hylton. was past president of the one of the new homes across May they rest in peace Maryland State Fire Association from the Branch Avenue Metro. Anthony J. DiToto, National and the County Volunteer Pat has moved from Skyline to Security Agency retiree and Firemen’s Association, but may Upper Marlboro, and I miss her. longtime resident of Hartford be remembered best as the Former Morningsiders Rose Hills, died Sept. 9. In recent Suitland Beat “mayor for life” of the Town of Hoffman and her son Ricky years he lived in California, Md. by Janice Euell 240 619 5235 Morningside. He died April 26, Bookhultz are taking a harbor His wife Mary Ann preceded 2005. cruise in October aboard the him in death. Survivors include The Prince George’s County ***Real Estate Recovery Prince Georges Coalition for Ann McGill, of the West John W. Brown, one of two six children, Anthony J. DiToto Delta Alumnae Foundation and via Real Estate Investment Homeownership Preservation; Lanham Hill department, was Liberty ships still afloat. Built in Jr., Laura Chapman, Stephen the Prince George’s County Panel members include: Lanta Evans-Motte, Financial sworn in as president. Other 1942, it was—among other mis - DiToto, Diane Zagami, Nancy Alumnae Chapter of Delta April N. Richardson Esq, Consultant, Literacy Institute officers are: Jenniver Gheen sions—part of the liberation Schoelkopf and Daniel DiToto; Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., are Assistant State’s Attorney; for Financial Enrichment, Inc. (Accokeek Dept.), vice presi - force of Southern France during sister, Gloria Gatewood; 18 co-sponsoring a Neighborhood Prince George’s County State’s (LIFE) dent; Marilyn Stadler Operation Dragoon in August grandchildren and four great- and Community Preservation Attorney’s Office; Email: financialforti - (Bladensburg), secretary; Gloria 1944. It’s now a maritime muse - grandchildren. He had been a Forum on Thursday, October 2, Economic Crimes Mortgage [email protected] or call Lowe (Boulevard Heights), trea - um docked in Baltimore harbor, member of St. Philip’s Church. 2008 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Foreclosure Fraud Unit; Kelley 301-292-4937 to register! surer; Nancy Mandragos but still sails the Atlantic coast. Mass of Christian Burial was at at the Prince George’s L. Vaughn, Director of (Baden), chaplain; Elaine Rose says they’ll have President St. Mary’s in Bryantown with Community College, Rennie Outreach, Maryland The Suitland Civic Huttenloch (Forestville), vice Roosevelt, General McArthur burial in the church cemetery. Forum. It is an opportunity to Department of Housing and Association has resumed its chaplain; Jennifer Johnson and Abbott and Costello Rev. Elmer L. "Kim" learn how you and your neigh - Community Development meetings on the third Monday (Forestville), historian; Kristi aboard—re-enactors all. Kimmell, 91, pastor of Bells bors can preserve the value of Donna Hurley, Director, of each month at the Suitland Grinder (Branchville), guard; Former Skyline Citizens United Methodist Church in the your homes and neighbor - Housing Options & Planning Water Tower, 4211 Suitland Lois Hetz (Beltsville) and Kitty president, Stanley Holmes, early 1950s, died Dec. 12, 2007, hoods. Enterprises, Inc. (HOPE) — A Road, at 6:00- PM. PLEASE Garner (Branchville), color bear - emailed from Colorado to say he at his daughter’s home in Milan, A powerful panel will dis - HUD-Certified Counseling NOTE NEW TIME. ers; Vivian Boyd (Capitol remembers Linda Joyce Cordell N.H. A native Washingtonian, cuss a number of topics to Agency The Suitland Crime Action Heights), board member. who one of his teachers years he graduated from Eastern High include: Lisa Butler McDougal, Team meets the first Tuesday at Past President Betty Radisch ago at Skyline School. She died in 1932 and in his teens, was bat - ***Foreclosure Related Executive Director, Sowing 6:00 PM at the Water Tower served as mistress of ceremonies in August and I paid tribute to boy for the Washington Laws and Regulations Empowerment & Economic also. Please mark your calen - for the convention which includ - her in a recent column. Redskins. ***Federal, State, and Local Development, Inc. (SEED)—A dars for these two very impor - ed installation of officers, vari - About 30 members of the After getting his doctoral degree Resources to Preserve HUD-Certified Counseling tant meetings. ous awards and presentations. Irish tour I took last month had a in theology from Boston Communities Agency; and Co-Director, Chaplain Mandragos closed the reunion on Sept. 20 at St. John’s University, he served as pastor in meeting with a prayer and the Church in Clinton with trip Massachusetts and in Baltimore Color Bearers Hetz and Garner leader, Father Charles McCann, and at Chevy Chase U.M. retired the colors. and Father Jeffrey Samaha. We Church where one of his parish - Brandywine-Aquasco viewed a great video of pictures ioners was Vice President Important election info several had taken, put to Irish Hubert H. Humphrey. Survivors by Ruth Turner 301 888 1139 If you have moved and have music. A special treat was a include his wife of 66 years, COMMUNITY AWARENESS Advocate. This event will be 15601 Brooks Church Road, not updated your voter registra - phonecall made to Pat Smith our Gail; three children and three A Crab Feast is being held at held at Clinton United Methodist Upper Marlboro, MD. Please tion to reflect your new address, wonderful bus driver/tour guide. grandchildren. Clinton American Legion in Church, 10700 Brandywine contact the church for informa - do so as soon as possible. You We all had a chance to yell Hello Clinton, MD is sponsoring a Road, Clinton, MD. tion on 301-888-2171. may have a new polling place. to him in Ireland. Milestones Crab Feast all you can eat on There will be a light dinner Also your vote might be chal - Happy anniversary to Alice Saturday, October 18, 2008 that will cost $8.00 per person. CAR SHOW & SOCK HOP lenged because your new Clinton barbecue spot is tops Lucke and Judy Hansel Waby, beginning at 2:00 PM until 5:00 The light dinner will begin at Nottingham Myers United address is not on your voter reg - Texas Ribs and BBQ, 7701 Sept. 27; Tim Ward, Sept. 28; PM. 6:00 PM. Rev. Dr. Pettus Methodist Church will sponsor a istration card. Old Branch Ave. in Clinton, my brother Tom Mudd, Sept. Price includes crabs, corn on became the founder and Sock Hop at Adams Field on Also, if you know someone swept the Maryland State BBQ 29; Peggy Nanney and Jessica the cob, crab soup, hot dogs, President (Nobody but God Aquasco Road in Aquasco, MD who has been a victim of the Championship at the Williams, Sept. 30. draft beer, or fountain sodas, Outreach Ministries) on on Saturday, November 1, 2008 home foreclosure crisis and Chesapeake Bay BBQ Cook-off Happy anniversary to Ken baked beans and much more. Outreach Ministries that pro - from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. they’ve had to relocate, remind and was named Grand and Janet Kaye on Sept. 25; and Price is $35.00. Tickets must be vides counseling and ministries Please call the church for addi - them to update their voter regis - Champion of the event, held in to André and Cynthia Jordan, purchased in advance by support for Domestic Violence tional information on 301-888- tration. July. Manager Michael Evans their 35th on Sept. 28. October 12, 2008. There will be Victims and Survivors through 2171. no door sales. Attend and enjoy. out the nation. The talk will be Cars, Trucks and Bikes can from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. be entered in the Show. The Clinton Conversations ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR To register for dinner and Sock Hop will be for the young by Norma Fazenbaker301 579 6116 Annual Craft Fair sponsored program please call Church and “not so young”. Bring out by the Ladies Auxiliary of office at 301-868-1281. your saddle shoes, penny loafers, County Sponsors Free Fall "Due to the overwhelming invited to meet community Clinton Volunteer Fire Please register no later than ballerina skirts, or whatever it Mulch Giveaway success of our annual Spring resources at the Laurel Museum Department on Saturday, September 26, 2008. takes to establish the mood. The Prince George's County Giveaway and the fact we have and learn about exciting con - October 25, 2008 from 9:00 AM There will also be great food Department of Environmental enough mulch available, DER tests and activities this Fall, to 3:00 PM at St. John’s Church GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT and plenty of refreshments on Resources (DER) is sponsoring is pleased to be able to meet the 3:30 to 6 p.m., Oct. 6. Hall. The church is located on The Joyful Noise Gospel sale. Be sure to put this date on a free Mulch Giveaway for community's request for anoth - Take home ready made les - Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, Choir Concert will be held at your calendar because you won’t county citizens and residents on er event" stated Charles W. son plans and share ideas with MD. Nottingham Myers United want to miss the absolutely awe - Saturday, October 4, 2008. Wilson, director of DER. staff and volunteers of the Rental for tables: $20.00 for Methodist Church on Saturday, some vehicles on display and all The one-day event will run The Mulch Giveaway is Laurel Museum. 8”x 4” (table provided at no November 8, 2008 at 4:00 PM. the fun. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the restricted to non-commercial For more information, call extra cost). For reservations, call Joyful Noise is a multi-denomi - Western Branch Composting vehicles. 301-725-7975, email Linda Clagg on 301-868-2543. national Gospel Outreach group, AARP DRIVER SAFETY Facility located at 6601 S.E. A skid loader is available to [email protected] There will also be a bake sale, made up of singers from many load mulch into residents' pick - g or visit churches all over Southern COURSE Crain Highway in Upper 50-50 raffle. Lunch will be A Driver Safety Course is Marlboro (from Crain up trucks. www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org available. Maryland. Joyful Noise formed Residents loading mulch in 1996, and has brought Gospel being offered at Colony South Highway, proceed on Maude Quilts and the Underground into their cars will need to bring Music to thousands of people in Hotel and Conference Center in Savoy Brown Road and follow Railroad MENTAL HEALTH Clinton, MD. The two-session the Visitors' Center signs to the their own containers and tools. nursing homes, senior centers, The Laurel Museum and the AWARENESS WEEK course teaches motorists age 50 facility). For more information on the churches, festivals, benefits and Laurel Historical Society, Inc. and older how to recognize the In addition to receiving free Mulch Giveaway, contact the In observerance of Mental many civic events throughout invite you to take advantage of physiological changes of age mulch, participants may tour Waste Management Group at Health Week, you are cordially the area. Joyful Noise never the history around your neigh - that affect driving and how to the Visitors' Center to learn (301) 883-5045. invited to attend a free program charges for programs and uses borhood by learning about on Domestic Violence on any gratuities for music, equip - compensate for them. The fee is more about the composting Community Educators Open Quilts and the Underground Thursday, October 9, 2008 with ment and charitable donations. $10.00. Please call for a sched - process and the county's recy - House Railroad. For additional infor - the Rev. Dr. Pettus, Nottingham Myers United ule. To register, please call John cling programs. Community Educators are mation, call 301-725-7975. Domestic Violence and Methodist Church is located at Buchanan at (301) 292-3274. October 2 — October 8, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A3 COMMUNITY County Police Delivers Practical Money Skills By Jason Alderman School Supplies During

Pencil Box Pr(CoRTj) edelcivetredWa trucek eloak d of By MARK BRADY school supplies to the school. PGC/EMS Press Information Don’t Forget Taxes When “I am really proud of the col - laboration between my police Planning for Retirement Prince George’s County, officers and the local business When budgeting how Maryland…The Prince community,” said Major Kevin much money they'll need for George’s County Police Davis, Commander of District living expenses after retire - Department kicked off its I. “Our generous local business ment, most folks generally Pencil Box Project Week with a partners allowed us to com - include things like housing, visit to Langley Park- pletely fill the school’s wish medical expenses, transporta - McCormick Elementary School list, and purchase additional PHOTO COURTESY PGCPD PAO in Langley Park. tion – even food and entertain - supplies for the kids. Students ask questions to Polce Officers at Penicil Box Project “Wow! I think it’s just phe - We literally have a truckload of ment. But sometimes people Giveaway. nomenal that they would do materials and supplies for the forget to factor in taxes, which that for the good of the chil - children and their teachers,” Community Response Team,” strong communities relies heav - can have a substantial impact dren. It warms my heart,” said said Major Davis. Stout said. ily on the Police Department’s depending on where you live three dollars over the earnings Principal Amy Stout. Langley In addition to fifty (50) filled This is the first time the relationship with our children. and what your sources for limit, but in the years after that, Park-McCormick Elementary back-packs, District I compiled Police Department has conduct - This effort sustains our positive retirement income are. there is no reduction. Thus, if School was the first benefactor over $1,000.00 worth of school ed its own County-wide effort momentum.” Plus, many don't realize you think you'll need to contin - of the Police Department’s pen - supplies and materials. When to distribute school supplies. Other elementary schools that if they start collecting ue working to make ends cil box project this week. Four she received the news of the Acting Chief of Police Roberto scheduled to receive school Social Security while still meet, it might be wiser to hold other schools are scheduled to contribution, Principal Stout L. Hylton said, “This is what supplies from the Police receive school supplies working, they may lose a sig - off on collecting Social and her staff were ecstatic. “We public safety is all about: Department include Matthew throughout this week. are looking forward to estab - Supporting the community and Henson, Waldon Woods, nificant portion of their bene - Security until you reach full This morning, District I’s lishing a strong bond with the meeting the needs of our young Beltsville, and James McHenry. fit. retirement age – plus, your Community Response Team District I police officers and its people. Our capacity to build Here are a few things to benefit will be larger. research further before com - Taxes on 401(k) and IRA from A 1 how to work efficiently in an New Carrollton. how that [mock scenario] was mitting to a retirement date: withdrawals. After age 59 ?, Summit emergency. Like others, After the opening remarks, supposed to be useful for me," Taxes on Social Security you can start withdrawing bal - ernment, we as communities, Gunther said the summit didn't more than an hour was devoted said Nancy Williams of the benefits. Most people can ances from 401(k) plans or we as individuals must be pre - adequately address what the to a role-playing scenario of a Little Washington Civic begin collecting Social regular IRAs, without penalty. pared," Herron said. average person could do. terrorist attack within the coun - Association. Security benefits at age 62, However, don't forget that you Despite Herron's calls for "They didn't go into nearly ty in which officials explained Lucy Teagle of the Prince albeit at significantly reduced will pay regular federal (and civilian help, attendees com - enough depth talking about what their emergency response George's Conference and amounts than waiting until full state, if applicable) income tax plained the gathering centered what I can do, but there was a would be as the mock crisis Visitors Bureau, who was hop - retirement age (65 for those on the withdrawals. Plus, too much on how government lot of time spent on how the unfolded. ing to find out more about born before 1938; gradually you'll also have to pay an addi - functions in an emergency and government would handle At one point during the pre - workplace preparedness and older thereafter). Keep in tional 10 percent penalty on included little practical commu - things," said Gunther. "It does - sentation Mount Rainier Mayor evacuation routes in the county, mind, however, that although early withdrawals. nity information. Many wanted n't really add up." Malinda Miles interrupted to echoed the same sentiments. many states don't tax Social Other taxes. Some people to know specific tips, such as More than 200 county resi - ask what the response should be She attended a break-out ses - Security benefits, they are consider moving to another whether they should keep an dents, including representatives from the community organiza - sion on emergency plans for the counted as taxable income by state after retirement to avoid overnight bag at their offices. from civic associations and tions and governments during workplace. the federal government. high taxes. For example, seven Margaret Gunther of the municipal governments, the pretend disaster. She was "At least I thought that's It's a complicated formula, states charge no income tax West Lanham Hills Citizens showed up for the second annu - told she was skipping ahead, what I went to," said Teagle. but basically, if you're single (although another two do tax Association agreed with Herron al Prince George's County and those issues would be "I'm still waiting to hear what and your combined income dividend and interest income). that communities need to learn Homeland Security Summit at addressed later. that workplace plan is." from all sources is between And five states charge no sales the Four Points Sheraton in "Honestly, I didn't really see $25,000 and $34,000, you will tax. But because property be taxed on 50 percent of your taxes and other cost–of–living Social Security benefit. For expenses vary significantly by men, the prison population, "we could spend about $3.5 bil - ing. from A 1 income over $34,000, 85 per - community, such moves AIDS African-Americans as well as lion." While Hauck's agency does cent of the benefit is taxed and should only be made after by 40 percent and no longer Hispanics. "We need to do more than not conduct research, it does below $25,000, none is. For thorough research. pays for HIV drug-resistance There were 32,811 what we're doing right now," data collection and analysis to married people filing jointly, The Retirement Living tests and tracking different HIV Marylanders living with said CDC Director Julie track state trends. the amounts are: 50 percent on Information Center's website strains, Hauck said. HIV/AIDS in 2006, and it Gerberding. In the future, Hauck said she combined incomes of $34,000 features breakdowns of the "Funding has not kept pace," ranked sixth in the nation with Dr. Gerberding said more has "a number of initiatives" to $44,000; 85 percent over various kinds of taxes seniors she said, with the needs of areas 1,626 reported AIDS cases, leaders need to help with com - planned for HIV prevention in $44,000; and tax free under are likely to pay, state by state, most vulnerable to the AIDS according to a CDC surveil - munity prevention and educa - Maryland, such as increasing $34,000. Go to www.irs.gov including taxes on income, crisis, such as Baltimore and lance report. tion efforts. the number of prevention pro - and look up Tax Topic 423 and sales, fuel, property, inheri - Prince George's County, Hauck There were 2,144 new HIV The CDC has provided suffi - grams. Publication 915 for more tances and other items said. cases in the state in 2006, state cient funding for HIV testing One of the initiatives details. (www.retirementliving.com/R The CDC recently records show. and counseling within the state, involves working more closely Impact of work on Social Ltaxes.html). announced there were more At the same hearing, Dr. but not enough for education, with community-based organi - Security. After opting to col - Bottom line: Be sure to than 56,000 new HIV infection Anthony Fauci of the National said Hauck. zations to make sure they have lect a reduced Social Security consult a financial planner cases in 2006. Those who are Institutes of Health said the "We just aren't able to reach the resources to increase pre - benefit before reaching full long before retirement to make most affected by the virus agency spends about $2.9 bil - as many people as we normally vention efforts within their retirement age, some people sure you fully understand all include men who have sex with lion on prevention efforts but reach," she said after the hear - communities. then find they need to continue the many tax and income working to make ends meet. implications. If you don't from A 1 individuals and families to American Academy of she said. "That's true nation - This can backfire: If you earn know a financial planner, Children obtain insurance," his Web site Pediatrics. wide that there's quite a dispari - more than $13,560 a year in www.plannersearch.org is a The ads are funded by non- states. "Compared to adult care, ty. ... Some of it is the demo - wages, you will lose one dollar good place to start your search. profit, non-partisan founda - "An important part of his when we look at the cost, it's a graphic in our state." of Social Security benefits for tions, such as The Atlantic plan is to use competition to bargain," she said. The state is working to pro - every two dollars you earn Philanthropies. improve the quality of health Lack of health care could vide more people with health over $13,560. (Income from Jason Alderman directs Health care is on the fore - insurance with greater variety account for one of the reasons care services to reduce these investments doesn't factor in.) Visa's financial education pro - front of both candidates' plat - to match people's needs, lower the state's child death rates are numbers. In the year you reach full grams. Sign up for his free forms, and children are among prices and portability. Families also high. Maryland has the "We're looking at access to retirement age, the Social monthly e-Newsletter at the millions of uninsured should be able to purchase 10th worst infant mortality rate care, which is obviously an Security benefit reduction www.practicalmoneyskills.co Americans. health insurance nationwide, among the states, with 8.4 important issue," Woods said. drops to one dollar for every m/newsletter. "Barack Obama is commit - across state lines." deaths for every 1,000 births, Though state programs are ted to making sure every child The number of Maryland according to the education fund important, children's issues has health insurance," his Web uninsured children - 137,000 - report. must be dealt with at all gov - Subscribe Today! site states. "Forty-seven million falls in the middle of the states, But the Maryland Vital ernmental levels, Jenkins Americans lack health cover - the education fund reports. Statistics Preliminary Report stressed. Call 301-627-0900 age, including 9 million chil - But the 130,000 who were for 2007 gives the infant mor - "As politicians it's no longer dren. uninsured in 2004 to 2005 has tality rate as 8.0 deaths per good enough just to kiss a baby Obama has a plan to sign increased to 150,000 for 2006 1,000 births. or hold a child in your arms legislation providing quality, to 2007, said Ben Steffen, Race is a significant factor during the campaign - that's not affordable health care to all director for the state's Center when looking at the high infant enough," she said. "You got to Achieve It All. Americans by the end of his for Analysis and Information mortality rate, said Lee Woods, show us that you intend to work Call your local Recruiter! first term. Obama's health plan Services. medical director for the state's for children and children's will mandate coverage of chil - Economically, children's Center for Maternal and Child issues when you get to the state - SFC SAMPSON L. CLARK dren." health care shortages are easier Health. house, when you get to (202) 536-9817 "John McCain will reform to fix than adults', said Renee "A black infant is three times Congress and certainly when [email protected] health care, making it easier for Jenkins, president of the as likely to die as a white one," you get to the White House." 1-800-GO-GUARD.COM A4 — October 2 — October 8, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post COMMENTARY

THE PRINCE GEORGE ’S POST Open to the Public By Edward Johnson President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving the Greater Metro Washington, D.C. Region

Voter Registration and Identity Theft The right to vote is something that should be at www.mybbb.org and obtain information in the embraced and acted upon. It represents a distinct “for Consumers” All voters, though, need to be privileged and with the presidential election aware of the following ways ID thieves might try PRINCE GEORGEʼS STADIUM HOME OF THE BOWIE BAYSOXS nearly upon us, interest in the race peaking and to get at their personal information this election both political parties are pushing for maximum season. voter registration in the coming weeks. While many Americans are showing their civic pride E-mail and engaging in the political process, scammers Phishing e-mails are spam that attempt to and ID thieves see an opportunity to ply their coerce sensitive information from the recipient. trade. Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) is When it comes to voter registration scams, recip - Child Watch warning Americans to be extremely cautious ients may get phishing e-mails that appear to be by Marion Wright Edelman with their personal information this election sea - from a government agency and claim that the son to avoid phony voter registration drives that recipient must click on a link in the message to are designed to steal their identities. register to vote or resolve a registration issue. The New York Times puts the potential num - These links will actually redirect recipients to ber of new voters into the millions and according Web sites that install viruses or malware on their Invest in Children Not Prisons—Stop Prop. 6 to the Pew Research Center, if the current level of computers or ask for personal information such Every election year, politi - funding leads to less money for and early intervention, rather voter engagement continues up to the election, as Social Security or bank account numbers. cians talk about getting tough on education, health and other pro - than punishment, the policy—in the nation could experience historically high crime. One easy and politically grams. California and across America. voter turnout this November. Unfortunately, a On the Phone popular strategy is to show voters Proposition 6 includes no pro - The Children’s Defense Fund projected increase in voter turnout also means Similar to phishing e-mails, a voter might you are tough on crime by spend - vision for new revenue yet supports a federal gang, delin - there will be a lot of people registering who are receive an unsolicited call from someone claim - ing billions of dollars sending requires new spending of more quency, and crime prevention unfamiliar with the process, and who may be ing to work for a government agency or one of people to prison. This requires than $500 million each year for and intervention bill called the easy prey for ID thieves. the presidential campaign offices. The caller may more prisons to be built to keep law enforcement personnel and YOUTH PROMISE ACT, which While pundits are concerned about voter fraud claim that there is a problem with the voter’s reg - the ever expanding incarcerated prisons. It also mandates $500 addresses the root causes of and its potential to skew election results, ID istration and they need to confirm their identity population behind bars and million for new prison construc - youth and gang violence before thieves are taking voter fraud in a different direc - by providing personal information such as Social reduces the money available for tion. There is no requirement to crime occurs. Rather than creat - tion by trying to get their hands on new voters’ Security, bank account or credit card numbers. investment in health care, educa - measure the effectiveness of ing additional and duplicative personal information, such as Social Security or Voters need to know that state government offi - tion, work force development, these provisions and no plan to punitive approaches that do little bank account numbers. Voter registration laws cials do not contact voters by phone if there is an and early childhood development re-evaluate or re-focus state to prevent youths from engaging vary by state and changes take place regularly, issue with their registration, nor do they need to prevent children from going efforts at some later date. in delinquent conduct, the which creates the confusing environment that ID bank account or credit card numbers to confirm a into the Pipeline to Prison. Proposition 6 specifically YOUTH PROMISE ACT builds thieves thrive on. Voters can go to the U.S. voter’s identity. The Children's Defense Fund weakens community efforts to upon evidence-based and Election Assistance Commission Web site at works nationally to stop "lock help at-risk youths. Despite promising practices to reduce www.eac.gov/voter for information on state voter In-Person 'em up" legislation that favors research that shows how commu - youth violence and delinquency. registration guidelines and other advice on how Local voter registration drives often rely on punitive measures for children nity workers and organizations All communities should be to navigate Election Day. individuals who set up in common public areas and youths over preventive are a key component of crime free of gangs and gun violence. ID theft under the guise of voter registration or go door-to-door to register voters. Would-be investments. This year our fight reduction strategies, Proposition All children should be safe. can be perpetrated through e-mail, on the phone, voters should always ask individuals for proof of is not limited to federal legisla - 6 explicitly removes community Proposition 6 is not the way to and even in person. And younger voters and first- which organization the volunteer is with before tion. In the coming weeks we members from county Juvenile make that happen. You and I time registrants need to be especially wary. providing any information. While some states also will focus on defeating Justice Coordinating Councils. must demand that our nation stop According to the 2008 Identity Fraud Survey require Social Security numbers to vote, states Proposition 6—a horrendous Community leaders currently criminalizing children at younger Report by Javelin Strategy and Research, those in never require bank account or credit card infor - California ballot initiative that provide crucial oversight over and younger ages and instead the 18-24 and 25-34 year-old age demographics mation to confirm the voter’s identity. would criminalize youths how laws are enforced and how institute policies that place all have the highest incident rates for ID theft in through massive revisions to the limited resources are distributed. children on a path to productive America. Edward Johnson is President & CEO of the state's juvenile justice codes. Their representation on these adulthood. We cannot allow To protect yourself from ID theft –or you Better Business Bureau serving the Eastern and Under the pretense of creating Coordinating Councils promotes Proposition 6 to become law. Do think you are a victim—go to the BBB web site Northeastern Pennsylvania region. "safer neighborhoods," community involvement that is everything you can to make sure Proposition 6 changes current necessary to assist youths who that Californians vote to reject it. law to require that more children, are discharged from juvenile To learn more about CDF as young as 14 years old, are facilities without the tools they California's work to defeat Prop. Hoyer, Mikulski and Cardin tried and sentenced as adults. need to re-enter their community 6, visit http://www.cdfca.org/. This despite the fact that a feder - and succeed. For more information about Announce Grant for College Park al Centers for Disease Control Nearly one in five children in the Children's Defense Fund's and Prevention report found that California is poor. More than America's Cradle to Prison youths sentenced to adult prison 80,000 California children are in PipelineSM report, go to Volunteer Fire Department commit more crimes and more foster care, many of them facing www.childrensdefense.org/CPPr serious crimes after release com - tragically negative educational eport. WASHINGTON – Congressman Steny H. jobs safely and efficiently.” pared to their counterparts in the and economic prospects, and Hoyer (D-MD) and Senators Barbara Mikulski Grant funds made available through the juvenile justice systems. Trying more than 750,000 California Mrs. Edelman's Child Watch and Benjamin Cardin announced that the College Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program are children as adults is inappropri - children lack health coverage. Column also appears each week Park Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) has been awarded to fire departments and EMS organiza - ate for developmental reasons (a Even before the billions of dol - on The Huffington Post. awarded $140,980 in federal grant funds through tions across the nation to enhance their response 14-year-old's brain is not the lars in new spending that Marian Wright Edelman is the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) capabilities and to more effectively protect the same as an adult's brain) and is Proposition 6 would make neces - President of the Children's Program. The funding will be utilized to pur - health and safety of the public and emergency also an ineffective crime preven - sary, California already spends Defense Fund and its Action chase new portable and mobile radios and other response personnel. Since 2001, AFG has pro - tion strategy. We should not more than 20 times as much on Council whose Leave No Child accessories. vided more than $50 million in assistance to first- abandon thousands of youths to each youth in a state juvenile Behind® mission is to ensure With the awarded funds, every firefighter rid - responder organizations in Maryland for the pur - lives spent going in and out of a facility as it spends on each stu - every child a Healthy Start, a ing position and rig will be equipped with a radio chase of personnel protective gear and response revolving door to prison. dent in public school. This is a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe to increase communication and safety on the equipment and vehicles. Proposition 6's sweeping revi - completely backwards human Start and a Moral Start in life streets. The radios will operate on the new 700 Ty Dickerson, Fire Chief of the College Park sions target at-risk Black and and economic investment policy. and successful passage to adult - MHz system that is currently being installed in Volunteer Firefighter Department, stated, “First Latino youths in socio-economi - It's time for a new strategy hood with the help of caring fam - Prince George’s County as well as the 800 MHz responders in College Park will soon be able to cally disadvantaged communi - and vision that makes prevention ilies and communities. system used in surrounding jurisdictions such as make significant strides in firefighter safety and ties, making it especially danger - Montgomery County. survival. Technology provided by this grant will ous for young people who are “Every day, our first responders show up to enable us to provide additional portable radios already struggling to stay on the The Prince George’s Post the firehouse prepared to make the ultimate sac - for each firefighter on the emergency scene and right track. For example, rifice to save the lives of others. Providing them at the same time increase interoperability with Proposition 6 puts youths at risk The Prince George’s Post with much needed equipment is the least we can surrounding jurisdictions and other public safety of a new jail sentence for infrac - P.O. Box 1001 15207 Marlboro Pike do to show our appreciation for their heroic ser - partners when the need arises.” tions as minor as failing to pro - vice,” said Congressman Hoyer. “I am pleased Peter Piringer, President of the College Park Upper Marlboro, MD20772-3151 vide local officials with their cur - that funds from the Assistance to Firefighters Volunteer Firefighter Department, stated, “With Phone 301-627-0900 Legal Fax • 301-627-6260 rent address. Another provision Grant Program will help College Park VFD more this grant and the continued support of our entire subjects families receiving feder - Editorial Fax • 301-627-8147 efficiently and safely undertake their mission.” community, particularly Senators Mikulski and al housing assistance to yearly Contents © 2004, The Prince George’s Post “I know how important this funding is to Cardin and Congressman Hoyer, our members’ criminal record checks for all Maryland communities – often it’s the difference efforts to respond safely, quickly and with effi - residents, including children. If a Publisher Subscriptions between life and death. First responders protect ciency is more possible.” youth has been arrested for cer - Legusta Floyd Anna Curry our homes and communities, and the federal gov - As co-chair of the Congressional Fire Caucus, tain crimes, the family would ernment has a responsibility to protect them by Rep. Hoyer took a lead role in helping establish General Manager/ Editor lose housing assistance; this providing them with the tools they need to do the AFG Program and has been an annual leader Legal Advertising Manager Legusta Floyd places entire families at immi - their jobs safer and smarter,” said Senator in fighting against attempts to cut funding for the Brenda Boice nent risk of homelessness. It Mikulski. “Every day when our first responders program in the federal budget. Last year, after the Legal Advertising Assistant Web Manager would also make it impossible report for duty, they don’t know what they will Bush Administration proposed a 55 percent cut to Robin Boerckel Kyler Quesenberry for many youths who have face. hat’s why I fight every year for the equip - the AFG program for FY 2008, Congress served their time to move back ment, training, and staffing our protectors and restored funding to $570 million. Under the home with families who receive communities deserve.” leadership of Rep. Hoyer and Maryland’s sena - Prince George’s County, Md. Member National Newspaper Publishers Association, federal housing assistance. “First responders have always been on the tors, Congress also restored funding for the and the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Press Association. In a state like California, front lines, keeping our families and our neigh - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency The Prince George’s Post (ISSN 10532226) is published every Thursday where elected officials have not borhoods safe from harm. I thank these brave Response Firefighters (SAFER) Program, which by the New Prince George’s Post Inc., 15207 Marlboro Pike, been able to raise new taxes men and women for their continuing service and helps fire departments that are currently operat - Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. because of a "supermajority" sense of duty to our community,” said Senator ing short of staff to train, hire and retain career Subscription rate: 25 cents per single copy; $15 per year; requirement for passing tax mea - Cardin. “I am proud to support federal invest - and volunteer firefighters. $7.50 senior citizens and students; out of county add $1; out of state add $2. sures in the state legislature, any ment through local grants like this, which is Once again this year, President Bush has pro - Periodical postage paid at Southern Md. 20790. initiative that creates new pro - essential to ensure our community heroes have posed deep cuts to AFG and the elimination of Postmaster, send address changes to Prince George’s Post, P.O. 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Md. Boy Joins Celebration of Disability Rights Passage Business Exchange BY DAVID HILL he participated in Kids Speak Capital News Service Up!, an annual epilepsy aware - by William Reed ness conference held in WASHINGTON - Joshua Washington. He was one of Danoff is a typical 12-year-old - fewer than 50 children chosen - he has homework and chores to represent the more than What of Uncle Charlie’s and plays the clarinet. 300,000 nationwide who have He also has epilepsy. epilepsy. Joshua told his story Ways and Means ? That's led the Reisterstown and spoke personally with law - What if the nation’s most pow - report ownership of a Florida eighth-grader to be an activist, makers. erful African American politician condo, and assessing the value of raising awareness of the neuro - "It's good that I can make had to step down from his high his Caribbean rental home at logical disorder and encourag - something good out of the situ - government post simply because $250,000 one year and $40,000 ing those who have it. ation," he said. "I can use it to of slovenly behavior? another - and not reporting it at all "People with epilepsy can do help others." African American political in a third tax year. More galling is whatever they want," said Joshua first showed symp - icon, 76-year-old Charles Bernard his four rent-stabilized apartments Joshua. "Because epilepsy isn't toms of epilepsy when he was Rangel is in hot water regarding in Harlem and apparent failure to who you are." about 18 months old. He would his Chairmanship of the U.S. report income from the sale of a Joshua and his mother, make strange faces and fall to House of Representatives’ home he owned in the District of Claudia Danoff, were in the ground. His parents thought PHOTO BY CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE Committee of Ways and Means. Columbia. In the face of Harlem Washington Wednesday to cele - he was "clowning around" until Joshua Danoff is a typical 12-year-old, and Rep. Steny Hoyer Harlem’s Congressman heads the residents seeking affordable hous - brate the U.S. Senate and it became more serious. celebrate the U.S. Senate and House's passage of the 110th Congress’ chief tax-writing ing, Rangel rents four apartments House's passage of the "That's when we thought Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act. committee. The U.S. Constitution in the Lenox Towers, three of Americans with Disabilities there was something wrong," requires that all bills regarding which he uses as a residence and Amendments Act. said Claudia Danoff. wouldn't have these issues any - Despite the return of his taxation originate in the House of the other as a campaign office. The bill's chief House spon - Even with medication and more." seizures, Joshua has continued Representatives, and House pro - Because the units are rent-stabi - sor is Majority Leader Steny doctor's trips, the seizures con - The surgery appeared suc - to take things in stride. He must cedure is that all bills regarding lized, Rangel's monthly payments Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville. tinued. In 2003, at age 7, he cessful. Joshua was seizure- avoid strobe lights and be care - taxation must go through Rangel’s are well below market rates. President Bush plans to sign the went in for brain surgery to free and off medication. But ful when exercising, but he oth - committee. The 19-term But, if you thought Rangel was bill, which calls for broader remove a benign tumor that three years later, he got a erwise leads a relatively unen - Congressman is accused of irresponsible regarding his interpretation of the term "dis - doctors believed caused the "funny feeling" one day in gym cumbered life. slovenliness regarding his person accounting practices, the antic that abled," allowing more seizures. class. "My case is less severe, but financial and tax filings and real has Washington bureaucrats hop - Americans protection from dis - "I didn't really understand "I wasn't quite sure what it some other people are less for - estate deals and under pressure to ping mad involves his “vintage” crimination. how life-threatening or what the was," he said. "But I remember tunate," said Joshua. "I can help vacate his high position. Mercedes Benz. Reminiscent of Joshua is no newcomer to risks were," Joshua said. "I was that I always had to look out for them and other people with “Charlie” Rangel was born in rube neighbors that leave junk Capitol Hill. In 2006 and 2007, excited to get it done so I the seizures if they came back." epilepsy." New York City on June 11, 1930 cars on blocks in front yards, and has been a Democratic mem - Rangel used a House of our fellow Americans recover tered across the countryside, what is already a humanitarian ber of Congress representing New Representatives parking garage from A 1 York’s 15th Congressional for years as a free storage space Haiti from Hurricane Ike in Texas hundreds dead and thousands disaster in Haiti will only wors - District since 1971. Even though for his old Benz - in direct viola - and Louisiana, we can not for - homeless. The people of Haiti en and possibly threaten inter - four major storms. his district is the smallest in the tion of congressional rules. The get the pain and suffering of are in desperate need of food, nal stability and security in the Rep. Edwards released the country in geographic size, 1972 silver sedan was parked in a millions of our neighbors to the shelter, medical supplies and hemisphere. ? following statement: Harlem’s Congressman is one of coveted section of an indoor lot south in Haiti who bore Ike's drinking water. “As an additional measure, "Hurricane Ike left its dam - Congress’ most senior and leg - near elevators that led to his office. wrath as the hurricane made its “I join my Congressional the U.S. government should aging mark from the Caribbean endary Members. He became Before it was towed, the car sat way through the Caribbean to colleagues in calling for addi - grant temporary protected sta - to Texas and Louisiana. My chairman of the powerful House covered with a protective tarp and the gulf coast of Texas. In tional resources to help bring tus to Haitians currently in the thoughts and prayers go out to Ways and Means Committee in no license plates. Records show Haiti, I witnessed firsthand the immediate relief to the people U.S. After seeing the situation the storm's latest victims in January 2007 and is the first Rangel's registration on the vehi - destruction left in the wake of of Haiti. I applaud the efforts of on the ground in Haiti, we can Texas and Louisiana. The African-American to chair the cle expired in 2004. four hurricanes that hit Haiti in our service members on the not, with a clear conscience, Congress will make certain that committee. In spite of his missteps, since rapid succession -- major USS Kearsarge for supplying deport these individuals back to sufficient resources are avail - The emperor has no clothes. his chairmanship Rangel has been bridges and roads destroyed, basic necessities to victims in Haiti under the current condi - able for relief, recovery and Rangel was an original founder of one of the Democrats’ top water, sewer, and power infra - the remotest areas of Haiti. tions. The money and supplies rebuilding of these devastated the Congressional Black Caucus, fundraisers. Due to his position, structure destroyed, virtually all They are the Haitians lifeline in they send back to their families areas. but instead of gaining standing as Rangel is flooded with contribu - of the rice and food crop under this crisis. If we do not act is critical to helping Haiti “As we take action to help a paragon of African Americans’ tions from lobbyists and political water, animal carcasses scat - immediately to do even more, recover.” political empowerment, his politi - action committees. Rangel regu - cal chicanery has been more of an larly raises millions for the party, conditioning." century building have also "There were a number of embarrassment. The man who but says that corporate entities from A 1 Renovations Case said that the renova - allowed for work to be done on renovation projects [in the State heads the nation’s tax policies seeking his attention should “sup - spokesman for Gov. Martin tions are currently "65 to 70 returning the State House inte - House], dating back to the admits to a string of errors on his port policies that help mostly O'Malley. percent complete." rior to its original design. 1800s," said Adamec, explain - federal tax returns and congres - African-American and Hispanic In addition to paying for the One of the few major "What we are doing, while ing how wiring from past reno - sional discourse forms that possi - constituencies” in inner-cities. removal of unforeseen wiring, a changes from the renovations is we have the opportunity, is vations had accumulated over bly go back 20 years. Rangel is That’s big talk on his part, but recent $1.2 million change in the removal of the wall between restore some of the historical the years. "[Construction work - being forced to re-do his state and the question of the moment is: the contract covers the con - the Calvert and Silver Rooms to integrity to the space, which ers] were literally pulling out local returns and has hired foren - “Should someone that ethically struction of a women's restroom recreate the Old House of we've wanted to do for years," wads of dead wires from the sic accounting experts to “conduct obtuse continue to sit as chairman and other work. Delegates Chamber. said Elaine Bachmann, a cura - wall." a thorough, independent review” of Ways and Means?” "There may not be a lot of "The only really visible tor for the Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot's of his statements for the last 20 Should blacks blindly support 'wow' factor," said Timothy improvement will be the Archives. spokesman, Joseph Shapiro, years. Rangel to hold his chairmanship, Case, the Department of removal of the wall," said Shutters from an 1876 reno - said that any additional requests The author of “And I Haven’t or hold him to a high standard of General Services chief of con - O'Malley, in an interview in vation, for example, that had for money for the project would Had a Bad Since: From the Streets performance? Friendly fellow struction. "A total renovation is Silver Spring last week. "Most been painted over or nailed shut be "reviewed on its merits." of Harlem to the Halls of that he is, Rangel’s antics, whether not what we undertook here. It's of it is just wiring and pipes." in the Governor's Reception The offices of Senate Congress,” may have to give up simply through slovenliness, an airstrike for heating and air The renovations to the 18th Room, will be "completely President Thomas V. Mike his chairmanship due to “bad neglect, or both, should be restored," Bachmann said, dur - Miller and House Speaker days” of ineptitude the House brought to an end. ing a media tour of the building Michael E. Busch had not Ethics Committee may dredge up Wednesday. received any information examining Rangel’s records. His (William Reed – Adamec said the demolition regarding a possible completion transgressions include failure to www.BlackPressInternational.com) phase of the renovations is now date, only noting that they are finished, and that the bulk of supposed to be moved back into extra funding went toward solv - their offices in the building SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ing unforeseen problems. With before the 2009 legislative ses - demolition complete, there sion begins. Call 301-627-0900 should not be any further issues Adamec said the builders are or Mail Your Name and Address to: that would require an addition "on schedule in terms of the The Prince George’s Post, to the project's budget. expected move-in date." P.O. Box 1001, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 A6 — October 2 — October 8, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post

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ERIC D. SNIDER'S I N T HTE D AOR K WN County Events Movie Review October 2, - October 8, 2008 “Towelhead” "like everyone else in Texas," "TOWELHEAD" Jasira says. He has Old World Fridays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 4:30-5:30 pm, (limited release) ideas about parenting and chasti - Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 24, 1:30-2:30 pm, and ty. When Jasira starts getting her Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Grade: B+ period, he'll only buy her pads, Gymnastics Workshops Rated R for a lot of center - not tampons. Why? "Tampons Looking to do something different with your children? Our fold-type nudity, scattered are for married women." Now gymnastics workshops provide a safe, fun environment for harsh profanity, some unset - you know. children to play, and a great introduction to our gymnastics tling sexual situations Jasira takes a job babysitting facility. These are NOT structured, formal classes. Adults 1 hr., 55 min. Zack Vuoso (Chase Ellison), the must accompany children; a maximum of three children 10-year-old brat two doors As if being an adolescent down. It's Zack's dad (Aaron admitted with each adult. Registration begins ?-hour prior teenager weren't difficult Eckhart) who becomes overly to workshop start time and is on a first-come, first-served enough, Jasira -- the uncertain fond of Jasira, whose mature basis. Ages walking-14 years but strong-willed 13-year-old in beauty and open, hopeful face Fee: $6/child (Adults are FREE and must accompany children.) "Towelhead" -- is also an Arab- make her look like someone Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex PHOTO COURTESY ROTTENTOMATOES American living in Texas in the who can be taken advantage of. 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover Towelhead Pictures: Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette, Maria midst of the 1990 Gulf War. Meanwhile, Jasira is experi - Information: 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483 You want more? The family encing a sexual awakening. She Bello, Peter Macdissi man two doors down has the learns how to have orgasms African-American kid. ble to smile and cringe at the Friday, October 3, 8 pm hots for her. without even really trying and Montpelier Fall Jazz Series: Marcus Johnson How can such stuff be the looks at girlie magazines that His name is Thomas (Eugene same time. Influenced by his D.C. roots in jazz and hip-hop, this basis of comedy? By putting it Zack keeps in his closet. It's not Jones), and he soon apologizes Summer Bishil's perfor - in the hands of Alan Ball, the that she's sexually attracted to and confesses his fondness for mance as Jasira is key. The young pianist plays a blend of styles. writer of "American Beauty" women; it's just that her hor - Jasira. He's a horny teenager, of charismatic young actress con - Tickets: $20/person, $18/seniors & members and HBO's "Six Feet Under." mones are running wild and she course, but he's also respectful veys vulnerability but not weak - Montpelier Arts Center Ball, making his big-screen has no one to talk to about such and kind to Jasira. He is more ness. Even though Jasira is vic - 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel directorial debut, has a good things. concerned about her well-being timized, she does not come Information: 301-953-1993, 410-792-0664; TTY 301-490-2329 track record with suburban All of the adults in Jasira's than Mr. Vuoso, for example, across as a victim, and the view - who simply takes what he er instantly likes and sympa - treachery and social taboos. His life are immature and petty, with Saturday, October 4, 7:30 am-7:30 pm wants. thizes with her. adaptation of Alicia Erian's the exception of the couple next National Apple Harvest Festival Trip novel is often squirmy but never door, Gil (Matt Letscher) and Ball does not shy away from The rest of the cast is good, the details of Jasira's experi - too, with Aaron Eckhart and This festival offers something for everyone, with hundreds exploitative or sleazy. Melina (Toni Collette). Melina of arts and crafts vendors, demonstrations, contests, food Eighth-grader Jasira (played senses inappropriateness ences. Menstrual cycles, con - Toni Collette as the stand-outs. stands, and entertainment. The festival is held in the heart by Summer Bishil, who was 18 between Jasira and Mr. Vuoso doms, the shaving of pubic hair, Peter Macdissi earns laughs as when the film was shot) has and is well aware of Rifat's use - and the physical impact of los - Jasira's bafflingly hypocritical of Pennsylvania's apple country, near Areadtsville. A boxed lived with her American mother lessness when it comes to par - ing one's virginity are all father; I just wish the character breakfast is included. Fee includes transportation, boxed (Maria Bello) for years but is enting. She and Gil offer their addressed as necessary, and it were developed into something breakfast, and snacks. Call for information about departure sent to live with her father, Rifat home as a safe haven if Jasira can be uncomfortable to watch more than just a caricature. location. All ages welcome. (Peter Macdissi), after Mom's ever needs it. at times. Bad things happen in this Fee: Resident $40; Non-Resident $48 boyfriend takes too much of a The young people in Jasira's Yet Ball is clearly on Jasira's film, no question. But Ball is not Natural and Historical Resources Division side. He lets her keep her digni - interested in being shocking just liking to her. life aren't much better. She gets Information: 301-627-0730; TTY 301-699-2544 Rifat lives in Houston, where taunted at school with the title ty at all times, and he gives the for the sake of being shocking. he works for NASA. He is slur and others; in one delight - film an optimistic, twinkling Nothing is gratuitous, and noth - tone. As in "American Beauty" ing is so bad that it can't be over - Saturday, October 4, 11 am-5 pm Lebanese and strict -- not a fully ironic instance she's called 10th Annual Suitland Festival Muslim, though. He is Christian, a "sand n*****" -- by an and "Six Feet Under," it is possi - come in the end. Attend the community event of the year in Suitland! Enjoy the diversity of this wonderful community at this event that features live music and entertainment, food, guest speakers, Bowie State Hosts Prince George’s Classic Football Game games, a health fair, and much more. Watch a parade that LARGO, Md.—Bowie State county’s health department pre - at 1 p.m. in the Bulldog not be permitted to leave the begins at 10 am from Mount Ararat Baptist Church and University will host the finale sents an opportunity for partici - Stadium and showcase Bowie starting point after 10 a.m. Dr. ends at Suitland Community Center. events of the Prince George’s pants to get information on State’s marching band Ian Smith, bestselling author All ages welcome. Nominal fees for food & activities. Classic, a cultural celebration health care and participate in “Symphony of Soul” and and creator of the 50 Million Suitland Community Center held each year in Prince demonstrations. Lincoln University’s “Orange Pound Challenge health initia - 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville George’s County. On Saturday, “We encourage Prince Crush Roaring Lions’ during tive, along with famed DJ Biz Information: 301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030 Oct. 4, the University’s George’s County residents and halftime. General admission Markie, will make special guest Bulldogs football team will those in the surrounding com - tickets are $20 for adults and appearances. Sunday, October 5, 12 noon-5 pm square off against Lincoln munities to visit Bowie State $10 for students with valid 28th Annual Kinderfest 2008 University’s Roaring Lions. University on October 4 to take school identification. For dis - Participants can pre-register Enjoy entertainment, carnival games, pony rides, nature Participants in the 50 Million part in the Prince George’s counted tickets and group sales, for the walk through the Prince programs, a moon bounce, face painting, tattoos, a pumpkin Pound Challenge Walk Classic activities and enjoy our contact John Cunningham at George’s Classic Web site patch, kindercrows (baby scarecrows), interactive exhibits, Presented by State Farm will beautiful campus,” says Mickey 301-860-3744. http://princegeorgesclassic.com food, miniature golf, tennis workshops, rides on the minia - make the 5K walk around the L. Burnim, president of Bowie The 50 Million Pound /schedule.cfm. ture train and antique carousel, and much more. FREE campus and the Health and State. Challenge Walk has brought From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the parking is available. All ages welcome. Wellness Fair presented by the The football game will start national attention to the health health fair will offer free health Admission is FREE; nominal fees charged for activities and and fitness concerns of the screenings, exams, information concessions. African-American community. on disease prevention, exercise Watkins Regional Park The campus walk begins at 9 demonstrations and more. The 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro a.m.; Participants must register deadline for vendor registrations Information: 301-218-6700; TTY 301-218-6768 starting at 8 a.m. Walkers will is Friday, Sept. 19 by 5 p.m. Monday, October 6, 7 pm Financial Planning This general workshop addresses basic concepts of manag - ing your personal finances. Ages 21 & up Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 Harmony Hall Regional Center 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington Information: 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030

Tuesday, October 7 & Wednesday, October 8, 10:15 am & 12 noon San Jose Taiko Drumming Using a broad variety of Japanese drums, this award-win - ning ensemble from California is one of the most celebrat - ed drumming companies in the nation. The audience gets caught up in an athletic musical performance with powerful sounds and hyperkinetic choreography that mixes the rhythms of Japan, Cuba and Africa with American rock and roll. All ages welcome. Tickets: $7/person, $6/groups of 15 or more Prince George's Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly Information: 301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312

Wednesday, October 8 & Friday, October 10, 6-9 pm or Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, October 21, 22 & 23, 1-3 pm Introduction to PC: Level 1. Learn about MS Windows and work with MS Word and MS Excel. Ages 18 & up Fee: Impact Area $38; Resident $50; Non-Resident $60 Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover Information: 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483 SMARTlink #124391 (Wed/Fri class) SMARTlink #124390 (T/W/Th class) October 2 — October 8, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A7 National Children's Museum Presents Jump OFF! The Counseling Corner at National Harbor’s American Market BY PRESS OFFICER open at National Harbor in sent unique performances supplies last. Families can also by the American Counseling Association National Children's Museum 2012) will present an afternoon throughout the day. meet founding celebrity chef of free, outdoor exhibition per - Children will also have an Warren Brown and enjoy cake National Children's Museum formances by three nationally opportunity to make their own samples and a DJ until 3 p.m. Presents First Annual Jump renowned Double Dutch jump- custom jump ropes and learn OFF! at National Harbor’s rope teams. the latest moves, like the “heel When: Saturday, October 4, Giving Yourself Credit American Market. The Greenbelt S.I.T.Y. exchange” or the “leg-over 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Performances Three award-winning jump- (Sensational, Inspiring, cross,” from the jumping per - will take place from 10 a.m. to rope groups will entertain and Talented, Youthful) Stars, a formers. Families may also 1:30 p.m. For Doing Well teach families. world-wide award-winning experience artwork, fashion, National Harbor’s new jump-rope team from Prince crafts, produce, pastries, and Where: American Market at The world can be a pretty harsh place. People can be criti - “Cake Love” to offer kids free George’s County, Md., that more from regional vendors at National Harbor, across from cal or unappreciative of what we do or how hard we try. Even mini cupcakes appeared in the original Disney the Market. Gaylord National Resort & worse, however, is when we are our own harshest critic. Families across the movie, “Jump In”; Kangaroo In addition, as part of the Convention Center, located at: Many people have trouble believing they've done well, even Washington, DC region are Kids, an experienced precision festivities and to celebrate the 201 Waterfront St., National when told so by others. They dismiss such compliments, feel - invited to experience the jump-rope team from Howard grand opening of Cake Love at Harbor, MD 20745 ing like a failure or knowing they could have done better. National Children's Museum’s County, Md., that has competed National Harbor, from noon to National Harbor is directly The problem is that such an overly critical attitude makes it first annual Jump Off! at in the Junior Olympic Games; 2 p.m., the bakery is offering all accessible from the Capital difficult to find the pleasure and joy in your life and accom - National Harbor’s American and the DC Retro Jumpers, an kids ages 12 and under who Beltway, I-95, I-495, I- 295, and plishments. Counselors refer to this as "minimizing the posi - Market this fall. adult Double Dutch team from “jump” down to the new store, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, as tive" or "telescopic thinking." Like looking through the wrong The Museum (scheduled to Washington, DC, will each pre - one free mini cupcake, while well as via Metrobus. end of the telescope, it makes your accomplishments look smaller, rather than magnifying them. It can be a difficult problem, but one that can be solved. A starting point to break that cycle of negative thinking is simply to remind yourself of your positive strengths. Stadium Authority Releases Market Study One helpful exercise is to take a piece of paper and make a list of five things you know you do right. They don't have to be things you do perfectly, just ones you do well. for Possible County Soccer Facility Your list might include, "I work hard to be a good mother (or father)." Or "I care about my friends and try to help them Stadium from A 1 ties is estimated between by access to public transporta - cific site for the facility. 680,000 - 841,000. tion and sufficient area to "We are pleased to furnish when help is needed." Atlantic region. Job creation is another factor accommodate ancillary mixed Prince George's County with If you're currently overly critical of yourself, it might seem The study based its findings evaluated in the study. Based use development. this comprehensive market and difficult to find five items for your list. But take your time and on construction of a profession - on the number and size of The study concludes that economic study," said Frederick think about those things you care about and try to do well. If al soccer-oriented facility that events, the study calculates total partnering with DC United on a W. Puddester, Chairman of the you come up with more than five items, write them all down. would also be able to accommo - employment to be between soccer specific stadium would Maryland Stadium Authority. This is a private list, one meant to help you appreciate date regional tournaments, 1,080 and 1,320 FTE jobs. give Prince George's County "These findings will help them "you." Put your completed list in your wallet or purse. Then, community activities, and large Total earnings related to sta - the ability to attract new events make an informed decision scale entertainment events over the next couple of weeks, whenever someone compli - dium operations range from to Maryland on the collegiate, about whether or not to move when not being used for profes - ments you and you find yourself thinking the praise wasn't approximately $25.2 million to national and international lev - ahead in their negotiations with sional soccer. The presence of $30.8 million. els. It would capitalize on the DC United to relocate the fran - deserved, pull out your list. Rather than convincing yourself the stadium as a home base for a you really didn't do well, look at those things where you know Incremental annual tax rev - popularity and corporate sup - chise to Maryland." professional team would likely enues from stadium operation port of one the MLS' most suc - "I would like to thank the you succeed, and remind yourself that you actually are a per - grow the State's significant range from $1.8 million to $2.2 cessful franchises, which has a General Assembly and the son deserving of praise and compliments. You might even want youth soccer programs, the million for Prince George's commitment to supporting Stadium Authority for their to add the latest compliment to your list. study suggests. County and $3.2 million and youth soccer programs near respective roles in moving the If such exercises don't help, and you find you can't break Considering these and other $3.9 million for the State of their home. process forward," said Prince that cycle of excessive self-criticism, talk to a counseling pro - factors, and assuming a 24,000 - Maryland. If Prince George's County George's County Executive fessional. A counselor can offer techniques to help you stop 27,000 size, this soccer-specific The study examines other decides to proceed with the pro - Jack Johnson. "Being the home magnifying the negative and to discover a life that is more pos - stadium could expect to stage regions in the country where ject, the next steps are to reach of a Major League Soccer team between 54-63 events annually, itive and enjoyable. major league soccer stadiums an agreement with the team for can create great economic including the 15 homes games have been built and determined a lease and financial interest in opportunities for Prince for DC United. Cumulative their success were determined the project, and designate a spe - George's County." "The Counseling Corner" is provided as a public service by annual attendance for all activi - the American Counseling Association, the nation's largest organization of counseling professionals. Learn more at the ACA web site, www.counseling.org. LEGALS LEGALS

COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, L.L.C. COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, L.L.C. Attorneys at Law Attorneys at Law Public Service Notices 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, Maryland 21204 Towson, Maryland 21204 Free Community Fall Festival SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED Grace Presbyterian Church in Davidsonville, MD will host a REAL PROPERTY REAL PROPERTY Fall Festival for the community on Saturday, October 4, from 4930 PRINCE GEORGES AVENUE 4707 TECUMSEH STREET, UNIT 104 10 am-4 pm. This large-scale, free event will feature a car BELTSVILLE, MD 20705 BERWYN HEIGHTS, MD 20740 show, live music, moonbounce, pony rides, food, drinks, farm Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from animals, straw bale maze, face painting, door prizes and a host Vincenzo Marra, Francesco Marra and Emiliano Marra dated August James W. Lee, III dated November 10, 2006 and recorded in Liber 11, 2006 and recorded in Liber 25852, Folio 597 among the Land 27320, Folio 321 among the Land Records of Prince George's County, of other attractions designed for the entire family. Everything is Records of Prince George's County, Maryland, with an original princi - Maryland, with an original principal balance of $193,474.00, and an FREE! The beautiful rural farmland of Davidsonville provides pal balance of $297,200.00, and an original interest rate of 6.875, default original interest rate of 5.625, default having occurred under the terms having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at 14735 Main the perfect setting for a Fall Festival. For more information sell at public auction at 14735 Main Street (and specifically at the Street (and specifically at the entrance to the secured portion of the please visit www.graceep.org or call 410-798-5300. entrance to the secured portion of the parking garage, immediately parking garage, immediately next to the Bourne next to the Bourne Wing/Commissioner's entrance, designated by the Wing/Commissioner's entrance, designated by the presence of the pic - presence of the picnic table), Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772, on nic table), Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772, on OCTOBER 21, 2008 Quilts and the Underground Railroad OCTOBER 21, 2008 AT 11:12 AM. AT 11:13 AM. The Laurel Museum and the Laurel Historical Society, Inc. ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Prince George's County, MD and more fully thereon situated in Prince George's County, MD and more fully invite you to take advantage of the history around your neigh - described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by borhood by learning about Quilts and the Underground a dwelling. a dwelling. Railroad. Is it a message or a myth that quilts were used to give The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to condi - 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 tions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and signals on the Underground Railroad? Come to the Laurel with no warranty of any kind. with no warranty of any kind. Historical Society's Lecture Series featuring Susan Soderberg, Terms of Sale: A deposit of $31,000.00 by cash or certified funds is Terms of Sale: A deposit of $20,000.00 by cash or certified funds is 7 p.m., Oct. 8 at the Laurel Municipal Pool Meeting Room, 9th required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court an Main Streets, Laurel. for Prince George's County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase for Prince George's County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase The program will delve into the history of quilting in America money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date and the history of the Underground Railroad and has a surprise funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of ending with an entirely new theory! interest. Real estate taxes to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure interest. Real estate taxes to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure For additional information, call 301-725-7975 or visit auction. All other public charges or assessments, including auction. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA dues, whether water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA dues, whether www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org incurred prior to or after the foreclosure auction, and all other costs incurred prior to or after the foreclosure auction, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. Cost of all docu - incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. Cost of all docu - Community Educators Open House mentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne mentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical Community Educators are invited to meet community possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or dam - possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or dam - resources at the Laurel Museum and learn about exciting con - age to the property from the date of foreclosure auction forward. age to the property from the date of foreclosure auction forward. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Sellers' attorneys at settlement, a fee of Purchaser agrees to pay to the Sellers' attorneys at settlement, a fee of tests and activities this Fall, 3:30 to 6 p.m., Oct. 6. Take home $295.00 for review of the settlement documents, and an additional fee $295.00 for review of the settlement documents, and an additional fee ready made lesson plans and share ideas with staff and volun - of $295.00 for review of any motion which may be subsequently filed of $295.00 for review of any motion which may be subsequently filed teers of the Laurel Museum. For more information, call 301- with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails 725-7975, email [email protected] or visit to go to settlement within ten days of ratification of the sale, the to go to settlement within ten days of ratification of the sale, the www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org. Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal reme - Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal reme - dies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the dies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, in which case the purchaser risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, in which case the purchaser Second Tuesday Lecture at Belair Mansion agrees to pay attorneys fees of $1,250.00, plus costs, to the Trustees. agrees to pay attorneys fees of $1,250.00, plus costs, to the Trustees. On October 14, at 7:30 p.m., the Belair Mansion offers “Soldiers Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate Aid Societies of the Civil War Era” for the monthly Second designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by Tuesday lecture. regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be Civil War history books generally discuss about what men in liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs blue and gray did on the battlefield, or the tactical operations of and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney's fees, and all other charges and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney's fees, and all other charges the war . There was, however, a lot more to the War than battles. due and incidental and consequential damages. The purchaser shall due and incidental and consequential damages. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any For those left behind – the women and children of both sides of resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insur - resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insur - the conflict – there arose need to contribute to the war effort. able title, the purchaser's sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the able 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 confirmation and return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and Civil War Historian Colleen Formby, president of the Atlantic audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not Guard Soldiers Aid Society, will discuss how women formed limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any soldiers' aid or relief societies. These groups often grew from repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's ladies sewing circles at local churches that had first been set up sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without before the War to help the poor. After War came, they helped interest. interest. soldiers instead. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, The bundles of comforting goods they assembled became Richard J. Rogers and Ronald S. Deutsch, Substitute Trustees Richard J. Rogers and Ronald S. Deutsch, Substitute Trustees America’s first “care packages.” Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC The Second Tuesday Lecture series is a cooperative project 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206 Towson, MD 21204 Towson, MD 21204 between the City of Bowie Museums at Belair Mansion and the (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com Robert Bowie Chapter of the NSDAR. The lecture is free. Belair 91723 (10-2,10-9,10-16) 91724 (10-2,10-9,10-16) A8 — October 2 — October 8, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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