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Vol. 76, No. 49 December 4 — December 10, 2008 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents Cardin Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect Retirement Savings Student Debt Recovery Act Would Place a Moratorium on Required Minimum Distributions Grows; Financial BY WRITER Grassley (R-IA), Senate HELP markets. It also will help reduce the Capital News Service Committee Chairman Edward real fear many retirees are feeling as Kennedy (D-MA) and Ranking they see their IRA balances go down Aid Application WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Member Mike Enzi (R-WY). It is sim - and down further.” Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), a mem - ilar to legislation then-Congressman Current law requires that seniors Rates Rise ber of the Senate Budget Committee, Cardin sponsored in 2005 while a who reach the age of 70 must begin to today voiced his support for the member of the House Ways and take a required minimum distribution Student Loans Were Worker, Retiree and Employer Means Committee. from their individual retirement Recovery Act of 2008 (S. 3361), “American seniors should not be accounts. Up Over Last Year which will protect the savings of penalized for our nation’s economic With the state of the financial mar - By ALLYSON DICKMAN downturn. Forcing seniors to take a kets, such mandatory cash-outs could America’s seniors with a one-year Capital News Service moratorium on the required minimum loss on their investments just because result in a loss of thousands of dollars they reached age 70, after they for up to 400,000 retirees in Maryland distributions (RMD) from individual WASHINGTON - worked hard all their life to save for who are over age 70. retirement accounts (IRAs). Already high student loan rates are going The legislation Senator Cardin is co- retirement, is simply unfair,” said In addition to critical modifications FILE PHOTO to go up even more because of the bad sponsoring was introduced by Finance Senator Cardin. “This bill will help Senator Benjamin L. Cardin economy, according to the Project on Committee Chairman Max Baucus secure seniors’ savings during such a (D-MD), Senate Budget Student Debt, a group focused on cost- (D-MT) and Ranking Member Chuck volatile time for worldwide financial See RECOVERY, Page A 3 Committee effective education. "Student debt was a big burden even before this economic downturn," said Edie Irons, communications director for The Project on Student Debt. "With Frank Kratovil unemployment on the rise ... and wages not keeping up with the costs, it's certain - Joins Capitol ly going to be that much harder for stu - dents graduating now to stay afloat." Crowd, Seeks In total dollars, student loans were up 17 percent over last year. Maryland saw Free Applications for Federal Student Aid Capital Ideas increase by 26,247 compared with last year. Nationally, almost 1.3 million more By CHRISTOPHER WEAVER FASFA's were submitted, according to the Capital News Service Information for Financial Aid Professionals Library, a government orga - WASHINGTON -Congressman- nization. elect Frank Kratovil stole a moment The nation's credit crunch will likely Thursday to corral his four young cause another increase. One-third of par - boys and chat with his wife, Kim, in ents are slowing college savings because the lobby of the Hyatt Regency, of declining home values and rising where new members are lodged. unemployment, leaving students with less After finally winning the drawn- money, according to a survey by TD out race for Maryland's 1st District Ameritrade Holding Corporation, an last week, the Kratovils plunged into PHOTO COURTESY Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's MetroAccess service for disabled passengers has improved. investment firm. Washington for a grueling week of The United States is losing 200,000 congressional orientation. Even Kim jobs per month, according to Jared Kratovil has attended "spouse" Disabled Transportation System Remains Troubled Bernstein, an economist at the Economic meetings, the new congressman Policy Institute. Graduates of all degree said, though, "We haven't even had MetroAccess is Inefficient and Frustrating for Users, Says Study time to talk about what it was about." Another thing Kratovil hasn't had By DAVID HILL switch to door-to-door service rather An 18-mile trip to work sometimes See DEBT, Page A 3 time for, he said, is to reflect on his Capital News Service than curb-to-curb. takes as long as two hours, he said. victory, and why he began the jour - The study by TranSystems Corp. "That's unconscionable," said ney to Congress in the first place. presented to the Metropolitan Snider, who is blind. "The drivers Over the next few weeks, before The Washington Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments often get lost. And even when we Kratovil is sworn into office on Jan. Area Transit Authority's found improvements in have other passengers on board, the Mandated Health 4, his to-dos include setting up an MetroAccess service for disabled MetroAccess' on-time performance drivers get doubly lost." office, vying for the best committee passengers has improved, but it for pick-ups from 91 percent in 2006 The lack of experienced drivers Insurance Would seats, planning a legislative agenda, remains inefficient and frustrating for to nearly 96 percent in 2008, but could be due to high employee courting heavy-hitting congressional users, according to a study released found that drop-offs were frequently turnover. The turnover rate for dri - mentors, and finding an effective Wednesday. late or excessively early. vers was 111 percent in the 12-month Decrease College staff. But perhaps the most urgent The service has long been plagued Of trips with appointment drop- span from June 2007 to July 2008. task at hand will be finding Frank by complaints of overly long trips, off times, 19 percent of riders were This means that the number of dri - Enrollment Kratovil. erratic pick-up and drop-off times dropped off late and 53 percent were vers who left the position in that span By JENN BOGDAN "Up until Obama, whether people and high employee turnover. dropped off more than 30 minutes was 11 percent greater than the num - Capital News Service agree with him," in terms of a sense Problems arose with MetroAccess early. ber on staff. The rates for reserva - of public service, a sense of a new and its contractor MV Transportation Harold Snider, chairman of the tionists and dispatchers were 121 ANNAPOLIS - More than 250,000 Inc. in 2006 when service quality Montgomery County Commission on Maryland adults under age 30 lacked came into question. Metro imple - People with Disabilities, usually health insurance in 2006, prompting See KRATOVIL, Page A 8 mented several changes, including a rides MetroAccess six times a week. See ACCESS, Page A 5 health care officials to call for mandatory coverage for all college students during a House committee hearing Wednesday. But representatives from Maryland's colleges and universities told the Health INSIDE and Government Operations Committee Marylanders Negotiate Government Rules to that requiring health care coverage for stu - Neighbors Columns: dents would raise the cost of higher edu - Install Windmills for Energy Efficiency Morningside/Skyline, cation and hurt enrollment. Brandywine/Aquaso, "Many of our institutions that are By ELIZABETH M. PIAZZA that hopes to become a leader in ener - Clinton dependent upon tuition have serious con - Capital News Service gy efficiency, people like the Flesches are discovering that obtaining approval Neighbors , Page A2 cerns that if they don't meet their enroll - to install turbines is difficult. ment targets within the next few years, ANNAPOLIS - In response to ris - The struggle is not with the state or Congressman Steny H. that really could have the serious implica - ing utility costs and encouraged by the even the power companies. The strug - Hoyer (D-MD) is call - tion of causing some of these institutions state's desire to lower its carbon foot - gle is with county and local govern - ing on Treasury to fail," said Bret Schreiber, vice president print, Jeane and Joseph Flesch thought ments - many of which do not have Department Secretary of the Maryland Independent College and it would be ideal to install a small wind laws in effect to deal with wind tur - Henry Paulson to take University Association. turbine next to their remodeled farm - bines. immediate action to Studies in the Journal of Higher house on two-and-a half acres in "Montgomery County has no writ - deploy a portion of the Education suggest that for every $100 Clarksburg. ten regulations on wind energy and Troubled Asset Relief increase in college tuition for undergradu - "There is a lot of active farmland you can't get a permit for the turbine," Program to stem the ris - ates, enrollments decline by 2 percent, around us and we are zoned as a cow Jeane Flesch said. "You have to get an ing tide of foreclosures officials said at the meeting. pasture," Jeane Flesch said. "We have accessory structure permit and that's Opinion, Page A4 College and university officials touted land, live on a hill and have tons of part of the problem - they haven't dealt PHOTO BY BOB AND NADIA flickr numerous other reasons not to mandate lowers the carbon winds coming from the north and with it." The windmill (M-NCPPC) has begun student health insurance, including one northwest." The county initially gave verbal footprint. preparation of a new study suggesting that individuals who earn The Flesches are among a growing approval for a 60-foot turbine pole, but Sector Plan and a bachelor's degree are highly likely to number of Marylanders who are work - after filing the paperwork, the Flesches generating approximately 100 fewer Sectional (Zoning) Map obtain coverage after they graduate. ing to install small wind turbines on were told the maximum height was 50 kilowatt-hours per month. Amendment (SMA) for That explanation didn't appease Rep. their properties in order to lower utility feet. An appeal could take several the Central US 1 James Hubbard, D-Prince George's. He bills and reduce their dependence on years. Corridor said today's young adults do not under - power plants. Despite living in a state The 10-foot difference would mean See WINDMILL, Page A 5 Business, Page A5 See INSURANCE, Page A 3 A2 — December 4 — December 10, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post Towns and N EIGHBORS

In and Around Morningside-Skyline Fire/EMS Department Announces Promotions by Mary McHale 301 735 3451 Prince George’s County Former music teacher at week. She reported the incident. an old ballot she found among Fire Chief Lawrence H. Suitland and Maryland Park “I have non-lethal weapons,” she her mother’s papers. Her mom, Sedgwick, Jr. announced sev - told me, “that I will not hesitate Claire C. Richardson, was an dies at 103 eral promotions of Fire/EMS to use should a similar situation election supervisor—along with Dorothy S. Pelling, a much Department personnel that occur” in the future. Those who Rosa Collins and Doris beloved music instructor at local will be effective on Sunday, remember her know “you’re in Young—for the May 1, 1972 high schools, died Nov. 20 in October 26, 2008. While trouble if you mess with Judy.” Town Election. Annapolis. She was 103. using the new District Heights The Morningside Fire Gerald Glaubitz beat out She was born January 31, Community Fire/EMS Station Department announced on its James Michael Schultz 194 to 85 1905 in Paris, Illinois, and #826 as a venue, Chief website that Ricky Walker is to continue as mayor. Winning attended Oxford College in Sedgwick congratulated the graduating from Annapolis City office as Town Council Ohio. She began her long career individuals during a promo - Fire Department Recruit School. Members were: Robert Blythe, teaching at Fort Hill High tional presentation attended by He “started his volunteer career Robert Walker, Lester Ryan and School in Cumberland before all the Fire/EMS Department PHOTO COURTESY FIRE/EMS here at Station 27 where he was William Schaub. The losers moving to Cheverly and teach - Deputy Chiefs and dozens of Promoted to the rank of Fire Fighter/Medic Major Dennis C. Wood a live-in member who con - were William Brady, Floyd ing at Maryland Park and fellow firefighter/medics and tributed a lot of time and sweat Marshall Carson, Isaac Earl Suitland high schools. She also family members. the Departmental promotional judgment for all those under to this department, consistently Everson, Nicholas Hampton, played in recitals all over the During the presentation, process. Your promotion is a your command. I am confident making an impact on incidents Dale Shaner and Joseph Andrew country. Chief Sedgwick stated, "This challenging and demanding that you will meet your new and in the station. He undoubt - There was also a Question: Sue Stine Mason remembers promotion is in recognition of position that bears great responsibilities with the same edly will continue making that “Are you for or against changing what a wonderful teacher she your dedication and commit - responsibility of providing level of enthusiasm and profes - impact with the Annapolis City house numbers and changing was, how “she so positively ment that you have invested in sound leadership and good sionalism that you displayed. affected the lives of me, my sib - Fire Department. street names in the Town of lings and in-laws and so many Congratulations to Ricky and his Morningside, Maryland?” The others.” How she frowned at fellow recruits.” vote was 25 for and 209 against. someone singing off-key and Get well wishes to Margie But the County changed them how she wore “a cardigan Hay, Chester Lanehart III and anyway. Suitland Beat by Janice Euell 240 619 5235 sweater around her shoulders.” Kevin Sample. May they rest in peace How her chorus performed the By now, all of you have feasted to reach the 25 book mandate by the success. Coming up for Christmas Hallelujah Chorus for Christmas Rosa Longo, 80, of for Thanksgiving and are already State of Maryland as part of the Much appreciation is expressed concerts. Sue sings along when - The National Ballet (founded Mechanicsville and formerly of on your way to the stores to America's Choice Book Challenge. to: Pastor Harold Hayes of Hunter ever she hears it. in District Heights by the late Lori Street in Skyline, died Nov. start/finish your shopping for the The initiative will also offer incen - Memorial AME Church in She mentioned that her broth - Helen Moore about 50 years 18. She was the wife of Frank D. Holidays. I hope that you enjoyed tives for youth in other organized Suitland, Pastor Welton Fields of er Edward Stine—sporting the ago) is presenting The Longo; mother of Teresa your turkey and that the economy groups to read more. Statistics Southern Friendship Missionary traditional fake mustache and Nutcracker at the Bowie Hickman, Betty Mangold, has not affected your pocketbooks show that reading and math are the Baptist Church in Temple Hills for arm bands—sang and played Performing Arts Center Dec. 3 Angela O’Neill, Rose McLellan. like it has for the multi-billion dollar two subjects in which our children having the vision to involve their piano for Mrs. Pelling’s barber - through Dec. 7. For more infor - Bill, Frank, Joe and the late corporations that are also suffering. are not excelling. congregations in the formation of shop quartette at Maryland Park, mation, visit nationalballet.com. Michael Longo; sister of Angie You now have affirmations that the ROJA and its partners are work - this initiative. Both of them realize before Suitland High was built. The 21st Annual Winter DiCamillo, Lucy Hudgens, consumer is indeed powerful. ing on solutions. This is definitely a the importance of youth expanding He went on to become an Festival of Lights is open at Tony, and Vincent DiCamillo. When something is wrong with us, time for change. If we continue to their horizons through books and accomplished pianist. Watkins Park, 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. She is also survived by eight it affects the entire world. If we do the same thing, the same way, being able to comprehend what Mrs. Pelling lived in nightly through New Year’s Day. grandchildren and six great- don't have dollars to keep our econ - the same results are going to be they read to achieve success. Annapolis the last 29 years and Admission is $5 per car or van; grandchildren. Funeral services omy strong, no one wins. Just achieved. Our youth can be moti - Special thanks to Cleda enjoyed boating on the $10 for a transferable multi-visit were at Lee Funeral Home with remember that when there is a point vated to achieve. Williiams, President/CEO of Chesapeake with her husband pass good for three visits. Free burial at Resurrection Cemetery. we need to make and no one will They need positive affirmation and ServiceMASTER by America's and buying antiques. on Christmas Day. If you can do Bernard A. “Bernie” Flynn, listen. want praise for their accomplish - Restoration Service in Capitol Survivors include her hus - so, you are asked to bring dona - of Camp Springs, died Nov. 18 All we have to do is get united and ments like adults. It is the commu - Heights, Kojo Trowel, Owner/CEO band of 65 years, Edward S. tions of canned food which help Survivors include his wife Neila we can make change happen,. nity's responsibility to make sure of Supreme Cutz Barber Shop in Pelling; five great-nieces and feed needy families through I. Flynn; son and daughter-in- There was jubilation, songs, they get the tools they need to meet District Heights, Samuel Crump, nephews and four great-great- local food banks. For informa - law, Bernard III and Amy Flynn; dance and many cries for unity and tomorrow's challenges. Owner, Abb's Tours of Beltsville, nieces and nephews. tion, call 301-699-2456. grandson, Jackson Flynn; sib - solutions! It was a mini-kickoff for The Youth Changers Success Eondia Brown, student at Bowie A memorial service was held lings, Brian, James and Rita. Reaching Objectives through Joint Club is going to be a place that High School and ROJA volunteer, Tuesday at Ginger Cove in Changing landscape Mass of Christian Burial was at Actions (ROJA), "Movement youth can call home. It is ROJA's John Anthony McCain, ROJA vol - Annapolis. Circuit City, near Marlow St. Philip’s with burial at Fort Toward the Positive: Youth intention to make resources and unteer, Justin Barlow, ROJA volun - Her grateful students from Heights, is one of 155 the com - Lincoln Cemetery. Changers Success Club" The event incentives available to youth so that teer, throne Children, Program years past may want to make a pany is shutting down. Milestones was held at Drew/Freeman Middle they do not feel hopeless about their Manager, Parkway Terrace After contribution in her name to the A rezoning application has School to meet with a group of 50, future because they do not know School Learning Center, Meneta Happy birthday to Thomas Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. been approved for 325 resi - composed of church officials, busi - where to find the help they need. As Wyatt, Program Manager, Parkland Shipman, Sr., Nov. 28; Devin dences and up to 50,000 square nesses, nonprofit organizations, par - the concept is further developed, Village After School Learning Kane Blade, Nov. 29; Neighbors feet of retail on 13 acres, east of ents and youth. The purpose of the ROJA will have a major kickoff in Center and all of the others that Ramona Britt, Patricia Eugene and Rosetta the intersection of Branch event was to discuss possible solu - 2009 of this initiative after data has made this a successful event. Stay Branch and John Duncan, Nov. Henderson, of Lori Street, cele - Avenue and Allentown Road. tions that will help motivate youth been collected to further support its tuned for details as they materialize. brated their Golden Anniversary Some of my leaves were vac - 30; Mary Doyle, Susan McKay on June 21. They have lived in uumed up while I was writing and Jon Foster, Dec. 1; John Skyline since 1980. Rosetta this column on Monday. Will Anthony Jr., Vonn Branch and travels often to Louisburg, N.C. the truck return when I finish Tyonda Simms-Taylor, Dec. 2; Brandywine-Aquasco to check on her mother, Mamie raking? That is the question. By Al Cordero, Louise Lantz, Mary Green, who is 107 years old. the way, no announcement signs Straud and Sen. Mike Miller, by Ruth Turner 301 888 1139 Judy Hansel Waby, former were tacked up. Dec. 3; Henrietta Tretler, Mark Skyline activist, emails that a Witherow Jr. and La’Keshia ST. PHILIP’S TRIP Please bring canned goods. BOARD OF EDUCATION Johnson, Dec. 4 male employee at the hotel Morningside memories ECW Dancers sponsors a trip They will be accepted nightly for MENTOR PROGRAM . donation to local food banks. Male Mentors are needed for where she is staying tried to Former Morningsider Peg Happy anniversary to Gary to Atlantic City, New Jersey Your donations of canned food Board of Education Program. force his way into her room last Richardson sent me a copy of and Ivy Kline on Nov. 28. (White Star Tours) May 11-12, 2009 two days and one night. help feed many needy families The Prince George’s County The cost of the trip is $170.00 through local food banks. For Board of Education is seeking per person-double occupancy. A information please call 301-699- nonprofit organizations and com - Clinton Conversations $25.00 deposit is due by 2456, TTY: 301-218-6768. munity partners to provide men - by Norma Fazenbaker 301 579 6116 December 31, 2008. A $50.00 The Winter Festival of Lights tors for Prince George’s County is at Watkins Regional Park locat - Public school students. The Go Green This Holiday Season grocery store, 14100 Baltimore property, the repair, which can be payment is due by March 1, ed at 301 Watkins Park Drive/RT. Board of Education, in collabora - and “Can” the Greese Avenue in Laurel. costly, is the responsibility of the 2009. Final payment of $45.00 is 193 in Upper Marlboro, tion with the Prince George’s Seven Area Agencies Join The seven agencies, with homeowner. due by April 1, 2009. Maryland. Please call 301-699- County Public Schools (PGCPS) Forces Urging Residents: customers in seven counties For additional information on 2456 and 301-218-6786 if addi - Division of Student Services, is “Help Protect the Environment, and the District of Columbia, · Never pour kitchen package and reservations please tional information is needed or hosting the Mentor Orientation Do Not Dump Grease Down the all face the same problem… grease or oils down the drain. call Ruby Hinnant on 301-627- visit us on line at; sessions. For more information, Drain” grease blockages in their sewer 1235, www.pgparks.com contact Judith James, Executive The Washington Suburban lines. As of September, there · Fats, oils and grease Director of the Board of Sanitary Commission (WSSC) were more than 500 sewer line can clog sewer pipes, leading to WINTER FESTIVAL OF ANNUAL PRAYER Education, by calling 301-952- and six other area water and backups in 2008 caused by basement back-ups and sewer LIGHTS BREAKFAST 6333 or e-mailing wastewater utilities teamed up grease in the District of overflows that can damage your The Maryland-National [email protected]. today to get out a very impor - Columbia, Anne Arundel, home and the environment. Capital Park and Planning Reminder tant green message just in time Baltimore, Charles, Frederick, Commission’s 22nd Annual It’s the time for our Annual NOTTINGHAM MYERS for the holiday cooking season: Howard, Prince George’s and · Pour cooled grease into Winter Festival of Lights in Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, UNITED METHODIST Do not let sewer backups ruin Montgomery counties. a can (a soup can works great) Prince George’s County is Friday, December 13, 2008 CHURCH your holiday by pouring grease A master plumber, who is an and throw it in the trash. November 28, 2008- 8:30 AM at St. Philips’ down your drain. inspector with the WSSC FOG Thursday, January 1, 2009 Church, Baden Parish, Baden, Nottingham Myers Ushers Representatives from the (Fats, Oils and Grease) unit was WSSC is the 8th largest from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM nightly. Maryland sponsored by the 40th Anniversary to be celebrated WSSC, Anne Arundel County at the Safeway to describe how water and wastewater utility in Light up your holiday season Women of St. Philip’s Church. on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Department of Public Works, grease builds up in sewer pipes the nation, serving more than and create holiday fun for the Brother Dean Brooks from 4:00 PM had to be cancelled Baltimore County Department and hurts the environment. 1.8 million residents in Prince whole family. Don’t miss this Asbury United Methodist Church because of construction with our of Public Works, Charles Grease blockages can cause George’s and Montgomery spectacular holiday drive through will deliver the Spiritual church parking lot. County Department of Utilities, manholes to overflow, sending counties. We operate and main - display, featuring more than one Message. Our Usher’s Anniversary will the Frederick County Division sewage into streams and ulti - tain seven water and waste - million twinkling lights. The cost for each adult is be celebrated during our morning of Utilities & Solid Waste mately the Chesapeake Bay. water plants, over 5,500 miles Admission is $500 per car or $10.00 and $5.00 for children 12 worship service at 10:00 AM at Management, the District of The proper disposal of grease is of fresh water pipeline and van. $10.00 multi-visit, transfer - and under. Baden Firehouse located at Columbia Water and Sewer not only crucial for the health more than 5,300 miles of sewer able Pass for cars and vans (3 vis - Please contact chairpersons 16608 Brandywine Road, Authority, and the Howard of the environment it can also pipeline. In our 90-year history, its), $25.00 per bus. Free on Shirley Cleaves, Deborah Butler Brandywine Maryland. Please County Bureau of Utilities held save you lots of green! If there’s we have never had a drinking December 25, 2008. Multi-visit and Janel Butler for more infor - come and celebrate with us on a media event at the Safeway a sewer line blockage on your water quality violation. passes on sale nightly at the gate. mation. this day. December 4 — December 10, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A3 COMMUNITY

Practical Money Skills Prince George's County Educator By Jason Alderman Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award Helping Others When Milken Family Foundation Bestows National Award to 80 of America's Elementary Educators Money is Tight By JOHN WHITE enhance her student's pals can be recommended with - PGCPS Communications strengths," said Dr. Grasmick. out their knowledge. The During the holiday sea - "She clearly understands the Milken Foundation makes a son, many people reflect on importance of individualizing final decision on its Award what they can do to help BOWIE, MD (November 21, instruction according to each recipients. those less fortunate. In 2007, 2008) – When Shannon student's needs. Shannon is "Nothing in America's k-12 caring Americans gave a Landefeld attended a morning opening the window of learning schools has more influence on record $306.4 billion in char - assembly at Tulip Grove for her 1st –grade students giv - student learning than the quality itable donations – which Elementary School this morn - ing them the confidence to want of the classroom teacher," said doesn't even include the ing, she had no idea that she was to succeed in school. Mr. Milken. "Highly effective countless hours spent on vol - the guest of honor and that she "We are extremely proud to teachers are the bedrock in con - unteer activities. would walk away with a have one of our exceptional structing a world-class educa - But during this recent eco - $25,000 award. Surprised, in teachers honored through a tion system that meets our chal - PHOTO BY PGCPS nomic turmoil, many folks are being forced to cut back on front of students, faculty, and national awards program," said lenges and opportunities in this Shannon Landefeld, 4th contributions as they themselves face increasing hardships. staff, the 1st-grade teacher at the Verjeana M. Jacobs, Esq., 21st century. It is a national grade teacher at Tulip Grove This is particularly bad timing since food banks, disaster relief Prince George's County public Prince George's County Board imperative that we attract, retain Elementary School. organizations and other charities need our help now more than school, graciously accepted the of Education Chair. "A teacher's and motivate people of talent to ever. Milken Award from Jane Foley, successes are significant and the profession. America's pros - group of distinguished educa - So what can you do to help others while safeguarding your Senior Vice President of the lasting for our students and for perity depends on it." tors, whose expertise serves as a own family's well being? Here are a few ideas to stretch your Milken Educator Awards and the future of our county. This year's honorees will valuable resource to fellow edu - charitable contributions: Maryland State Superintendent Hailed as "the Oscars of propel the ranks of recipients to cators, legislators, school Donate your time. Charities always gladly accept cash, but of Schools Nancy S. Grasmick, Teaching" by Teacher more than 2,300 with financial boards and others shaping the many run on shoestring budgets with minimal staff, so your during a surprise school assem - Magazine, the Milken Educator prizes topping $60 million. future of education. time and expertise may be just as valuable. Numerous organi - bly. Landefeld, an educator for Awards were conceived by Established in 1985, the Award "Tulip Grove is a great zations can match you up with local charities that suit your nine years, is free to use the no- Lowell Milken, chairman and alternates yearly between ele - school with an 'all star cast' but interests, including Network for Good strings attached cash prize in co-founder, to recognize the mentary and secondary educa - no one in Prince George's (www.networkforgood.org), Volunteer Match any manner she chooses. She importance of outstanding edu - tors. County shines brighter than (www.volunteermatch.org) and Volunteer Solutions will receive the actual monetary cators and encourage talented The 2008 recipients will Shannon. She is a model teacher (www.volunteersolutions.org). award this spring at the Milken young people to enter teaching. actually receive their $25,000 for all the others," said Brian Although you can't take a federal income tax deduction for National Education Conference Unlike most teaching awards, checks during the Milken Baudoin, Principal of Tulip your time, you can deduct mileage and certain expenses relat - in Los Angeles. the Milken Educator Awards National Education Conference Grove Elementary School. "She ed to your volunteer activities at IRS-qualified, tax-exempt "I am truly impressed by have no formal nomination or held April 17-19 in Los really understands how children organizations. IRS Publication 526 explains how tax deduc - Shannon Landefeld's teaching application process. Each year Angeles. They will also join the learn which makes her an out - tions for charitable contributions work and Publication 78 lists style that incorporates technolo - exceptional teachers and princi - Milken Educator Network, a standing teacher." all IRS-approved organizations (www.irs.gov). gy, art, music, and writing to Bang for your buck. Make sure any non-profit organiza - tions to which you donate are well-run and contribute at least from A 1 changes to pension require - December 2007 and the House package, and allows companies 75 percent of contributions they receive to programs that serve Recovery ments for businesses, as well as in March and July of this year. to write off a greater percentage their beneficiaries, as opposed to being spent on their own to pension distribution require - provisions included in the The bipartisan package also of their investments in business salaries and expenses. Several online rating services can help ments for seniors, the Worker, Pension Protection Technical extends for one year business- assets to free up cash for pay - you research potential recipients of your generosity, including Retiree and Employer Correction Act of 2008, origi - tax relief that was included in roll and other expenses. www.charitynavigator.org, www.guidestar.org and the Better Recovery Act of 2008 includes nally passed by the Senate in the first economic stimulus Business Bureau (www.give.org). Non-cash contributions. If you're strapped for cash, there are many other valuable items you can pass along to charity. Insurance from A 1 that student health insurance is ing so many students to remain had a hard time trusting the data For example: not necessarily a top priority. uninsured was simply not an that suggested student insurance Clean out your closets and donate unneeded clothes, appli - stand the value of health insur - One list of health concerns gen - option. premiums, estimated to cost ances, furniture and other items to non-profit organizations that ance and would be more likely erated by the American College She argued that since inter - $1,000 a year on average, would sponsor thrift shops, like Goodwill Industries to maintain coverage if it's made Health Association listed stu - national students and student change a student's mind about (www.goodwill.org) or your local religious or AIDS service an early priority. dent insurance as 10th on a list athletes are currently required to college since the cost would organizations. Just be sure they're on the IRS-approved list "Most people who are young of priorities, behind immuniza - have insurance, all college stu - only account for a fraction of above. adults, educated or not, who are tions and sexual health, he said. dents should be held to the same total tuition. "I can tell you Many organizations accept donated frequent flyer miles. very healthy, don't want to buy "Getting students health care standard. that $1,000 a year was not going One great program, the Make a Wish Foundation health insurance today," said is important, but it's not leading Maryland's NCAA athletes to make a difference for me," (www.wish.org), estimates it needs over 2.5 billion miles a Hubbard. "They want to wait the hit parade of all the other are required to be insured under Pena-Melnyk said of her own year to fulfill the travel needs of the sick children they help. until they get married or have college health issues that stu - association guidelines. experience paying for college. Check airline websites for links to organizations that accept their first baby or turn 30." dents will be dealing with," said International students are "I hope that you are open to their miles. Andy Clark, director of leg - Clark. required to be insured under some compromise because we Local food pantries and homeless shelters always need food islative affairs for the University Rep. Joseline Pena-Melnyk, immigration law. need to take care of those people contributions, especially around the holidays. Many also will System of Maryland, argued D-Prince George's, said allow - Pena-Melnyk also said she that are not covered." accept and distribute toiletry items, so the next time you buy two-for-one toothpaste, set one tube aside for a needy family. school right now, you can at In 2007, Maryland had 55 vate loans aren't guaranteed by Adopt a family. Numerous social and religious organiza - Debt from A 1 tions sponsor programs that will align you with a family in cri - least stay out of the job market percent of graduates facing an the government and have fewer sis. You can provide services as wide-ranging as helping them levels will be 8 percent less like - and hope it will get better when average debt of $17,243, protections. to pay rent to educational tutoring to playing Santa Claus for ly to be hired compared to last you get out. I'm banking on according to a study by The Universities often add pri - homeless children. year, according to a study by the that." Project on Student Debt, a vate loans automatically to aid Tap your employer. Many companies will match a portion Collegiate Employment Nina Wu, a third-year stu - group looking at cost-effective plans to cover unmet need, Irons of their employees' donations to IRS-approved non-profit Research Institute at Michigan dent at the University of education. Nationally, 60 per - said. Meanwhile, crushed by organizations or educational institutions. Ask your Human University. Maryland Law School in cent of graduates had debt aver - debt, graduates may face a harsh Resources department if your company offers such a program. With money tight, students Baltimore, estimates she will aging $22,700, according to the reality of bad credit reports and Scam alert. Be wary of unsolicited calls or emails seeking are relying on private and feder - have $84,000 of debt by gradu - College Board. lower wages. contributions to organizations that sound legitimate but may al loans to get them through ation. She wants to work in pub - While 6 percent more stu - "There have been studies not be. Visit the organization's website independently (not school, but fear graduation and lic juvenile law. dents were in debt in 2007, showing people with heavy through an email link) and look them up on the online rating paying off their debt. "It will require a lot of sacri - starting salaries rose only 3 per - loads of student debt are buying services mentioned above. And never give out your credit card Yael Hartmann, 31, from fices," she said. "The extreme of cent, according to the Project on homes less, people are going to number or personal information unless you initiated the con - Bethesda, took out a $60,000 it is I might have to move in Student Debt. Its report also grad school less ... they put off tact yourself. loan for Columbia University's with my parents." said debt is rising faster than having families," Burd said. One last suggestion that won't cost a dime: Donate blood. I School of International Public Wu said her classmates are tuition. The credit crunch may pro - can't think of any better way to literally save lives. Affairs, a master's program. giving up dream jobs in public The biggest problem is pri - vide a silver lining to financial Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education pro - "I'm worried I'm not going to service for jobs that pay more. vate loans, which have aid. Students will have to grams. Sign up for his free monthly e-Newsletter at be able to take a loan out next For example, her roommate uncapped interest rates and rigid choose affordable schools, and www.practicalmoneyskills.com/newsletter. year because of the financial sit - turned down a family law job repayment plans. colleges may reconsider raising uation," she said. "Even if I do, because the $37,000 salary "Private loans are a terrible tuition. my interest rates will go up." wouldn't cover her debt and cost tool for promoting college "Colleges are being forced to But getting a second loan is of living. access," said Stephen Burd, a help students afford to attend," just the start of her worries. "Student debt is a deterrent senior fellow at the New Burd said. "If colleges are seri - SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 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Open to the Public Cong. Steny H. Hoyer House Democratic Majority Leader

TARP Funds Should be Used to Curb Foreclosures Seabrook Schoolhouse Treasury Authority Exists to Provide Significant Foreclosure Relief WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman Steny H. through TARP to provide significant foreclosure Hoyer (D-MD) is calling on Treasury Department relief: Secretary Henry Paulson to take immediate action FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair has proposed a to deploy a portion of the Troubled Asset Relief broad program to modify and provide credit guar - Program (TARP) to stem the rising tide of foreclo - antees for troubled mortgages that could prevent an Seabrook Schoolhouse, 6116 Seabrook Road, Lanham, MD 20706?301-464-5291; TTY 301- sures that are at the center of the financial crisis. estimated 1.5 million foreclosures in the next year 699-2544: The Seabrook Schoolhouse was built in 1896 by the residents of the Seabrook Rep. Hoyer made the case for greater foreclosure alone. Chairman Bair believes that the authority community and provided education for grades one through eight until the early 1950s. This mitigation efforts and homeowner assistance in a already exists to run such a program through TARP one-room schoolhouse is one of the few surviving one-room schoolhouses in Prince George's. meeting this week between Democratic leaders and under Section 109 of the legislation. The building is unique in that it was built to resemble the Victorian Gothic architectural Secretary Paulson. At a hearing held by the House Financial style of the cottages that were originally built in the community. The schoolhouse has been “When Congress passed the economic recovery Services Committee this week, economist Martin restored and continues its legacy of education. For further information, call Marietta House package, we instructed the Administration to help Feldstein proposed a “mortgage replacement pro - Museum at 301-464-5291. at-risk homeowners whose ability to finance their gram” allowing the government to substitute new mortgages is integral to stabilizing the economy,” loans for portions of existing troubled mortgages. stated Rep. Hoyer. “I commend steps already taken These new government loans would replace 20% to streamline the mortgage modification process, of the borrower’s existing loan, with the remaining but much more needs to be done to stem foreclo - private mortgage (now for 80% of the original sures and address the struggles of average amount) being “full recourse,” giving the creditor Americans in the weak economy.” access to the borrower’s assets beyond the security Child Watch The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act value of the home itself. enacted in October requires the Treasury to modify This will lower borrowers’ monthly payments by Marion Wright Edelman troubled loans wherever possible to help at-risk and provide protection against falling into nega - homeowners. It also directs other federal agencies tive-equity positions that encourage default and to modify loans that they own or control. Last foreclosure. A Time for Thanksgiving week, the Federal Housing Administration’s Hope The recently approved changes to the FHA for Homeowners program announced regulatory Hope for Homeowners program, as noted above, The past year has been a a single handshake when I with my loves, my desires, my changes to help at-risk borrowers modify loans will help enhance participation. However, Treasury tumultuous and uncertain one feared the step before me in the gifts; The restlessness which held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. These should augment these changes by using TARP for many Americans. Each day's darkness; The whisper in my bottoms all I do with its stark changes, authorized by Congress under the TARP funds (under the authority in Section 109) to headlines brought worrisome heart when the temptation was insistence that I have never done legislation, should help expand use of the program. reduce the high level of upfront and annual fees news: the collapse of Wall fiercest and the claims of my best, I have never reached “The mortgage meltdown is at the heart of this required under Hope for Homeowners loans. These Street; massive home and job appetite were not to be denied; for the highest; The big hope economic slowdown, and while we work to stabi - high fees are depressing program use, and using losses; and a spreading global The crucial word said, the sim - that never quite deserts me, that lize our financial system, funds should be dedicat - TARP funds to pay them down could significantly economic crisis. We all felt ple sentence from an open page I and my kind will study war no ed to mitigating the estimated 4 to 5 million fore - increase the number of foreclosures averted. enormous fear and insecurity for when my decision hung in the more, that love and tenderness closures that will otherwise occur over the next two TARP also mandates that Treasury implement a our family's and children's balance. and all the inner graces of years,” stated Rep. Hoyer. “The streamlined modi - plan to maximize modifications to mortgages that futures. Yet a bright rainbow of For all these I make an act of Almighty affection will cover fication process is a constructive development, but it acquires. Because mortgages in danger of default hope broke through the clouds Thanksgiving this day. the life of the children of God as the severity of the crisis calls for greater mea - clearly qualify as “troubled assets” Treasury should of despair with the election of I pass before me the main - the waters cover the sea. sures.” begin buying whole loans on a large scale for the Senator Barack Obama as 44th springs of my heritage: The All these and more than mind Congressman Hoyer identified at least four pro - specific purpose of modifying those loans and President of the United States 45 fruits of the labors of countless can think and heart can feel, I grams or proposals that could fund and operate keeping the borrowers in their homes. years after Dr. Martin Luther generations who lived before make as my sacrament of King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" me, without whom my own life Thanksgiving to Thee, Our speech at the Lincoln Memorial. would have no meaning; The Father, in humbleness of mind I thank God that America has seers who saw visions and and simplicity of heart. climbed another rung up the lad - dreamed dreams; The prophets So let us all be grateful for all To Be Equal der towards freedom and justice who sensed a truth greater than the miracles in our lives and go for all; that her dream has risen the mind could grasp and whose forth with faith, courage and Marc Morial, President and CEO above the rubble of war, the words could only find fulfill - determination as our President- National Urban League quicksand of greed, and the ment in the years which they Elect did. For more information chasms of racial, religious and would never see; The workers about the Children's Defense class strife. And I thank God for whose sweat has watered the Fund, go to kindling hope among our chil - trees, the leaves of which are for http://www.childrensdefense.or dren and all of us. I especially the healing of the nations; g/. Giving Thanks! thank God for the vision, The pilgrims who set their sails Many of you may be reading this column also have much to be thankful for today. Our pro - courage, and hard work of for lands beyond all horizons, Mrs. Edelman's Child Watch between the last bite of turkey and the first screams grams, policies and publications are touching the President-Elect Obama, who whose courage made paths into Column also appears each week of "touchdown" on Thanksgiving Day. If so, that lives of more than 80 million men, women and chil - called us to become our best new worlds and far-off places; on The Huffington Post. is reason enough to be thankful. My job as presi - dren. The work we have done just this year has selves, and that we answered. The saviors whose blood was Marian Wright Edelman is dent of the National Urban League is to be a con - helped more than 1.3 million people find jobs, save I share again the beautiful shed with a recklessness that President of the Children's stant advocate for change that will better the lives of their homes from foreclosure, expand businesses or prayer of Black theologian only a dream could inspire and Defense Fund and its Action millions of our brothers and sisters who are strug - begin college. Howard Thurman, A Litany of God could command. Council whose Leave No Child gling for a seat at the table in this land of plenty. As an organization, we are structurally and finan - Thanksgiving, which my family For all this I make an act of Behind® mission is to ensure But today, I just want to take a moment to join with cially strong and poised to be an even greater force reads together each Thanksgiving this day. every child a Healthy Start, a you in giving thanks for all that we have and all that for good in the coming year. Thanksgiving. Notice how few I linger over the meaning of Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe we have achieved together this past year. Finally, as we enjoy the long Thanksgiving hol - of the things he talks about cost my own life and the commit - Start and a Moral Start in life I am not suggesting that we ignore the news iday weekend, I ask you to consider the words of money: ment to which I give the loyalty and successful passage to adult - about our flailing economy and record job losses. I our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who in the Today, I make my Sacrament of my heart and mind: The little hood with the help of caring simply ask that we pause to remember that a 6.5 midst of the Civil War and in the same year of his of Thanksgiving. I begin with purposes in which I have shared families and communities. percent unemployment rate means that 93.5 percent Emancipation Proclamation, decreed a national the simple things of my days: of us are still working. Let us remember that just a Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated on the final Fresh air to breathe, Cool water few months ago, many of us were wondering how Thursday of November, 1863: to drink, The taste of food, The Prince George’s Post we were going to fill up the gas tank to get to grand - " The year that is drawing towards its close, has The protection of houses and mother's house this year. Today, gas prices in some been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and clothes, The comforts of home. 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M-NCPPC Begins Preparation of New

ACDeesnigntranad lDeUvelSopm1entCChoarrertteifdorothre CSomemcuntiotyrwilPl bleaHen ld in the Area To The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Subscribe Maryland-National Capital Park Our subscription price and Planning Commission (M- NCPPC) has begun preparation is $15 a year. of a new Sector Plan and Sectional (Zoning) Map Amendment (SMA) for the Central US 1 Corridor, general - ly located within and immedi - Call 301.627.0900 ately adjacent to the City of or send us an email College Park. 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Major public meetings Avenue, Riverdale. properties located in the goals, concepts and guidelines that have been scheduled during · Wednesday, December Hollywood community at the for the plan; obtain the most Payment: the charrette include: 10, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Work intersection of Rhode Island current information on the plan; · Friday, December 5, in Progress Presentation and Avenue and Edgewood Road. participate in online discussion We accept Visa and MC; 2008, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wrap-up, School of The sector plan will include forums; and register to be added Kick-off Presentation and Architecture Auditorium, comprehensive planning poli - to the project mailing list. (you will need to call us to Overview, School of University of Maryland, cies for land use, the environ - An area-wide meeting to pre - Architecture Auditorium, College Park. (Parking available ment, public facilities, trans - sent and discuss preliminary pay). University of Maryland, in Lot 1). portation, parks and recreation, concepts, alternatives and rec - College Park (Parking available The new Central US 1 and urban design, as well as rec - ommendations will be held in in Lot 1). Corridor sector plan is generally ommendations for implementa - early 2009. · Saturday, December 6, defined by the city boundaries tion. The Prince George’s You may also 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., of College Park to the north and County Council is expected to For additional information, Hands-on Design Session, Paint the southern limit of mixed-use approve this sector plan in contact Chad Williams, Project choose to be billed Branch Elementary School, properties south of Guilford approximately one year. Manager, M-NCPPC, Prince 5101 Pierce Avenue, College Road to the south. It follows the Residents and property own - George’s County Planning We will Park rear line of commercial, mixed- ers in the area are invited and Department, Community · Monday, December 8, use, vacant and related proper - encouraged to participate Planning North Division at mail the invoice to you. 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Charrette ties fronting or oriented to US 1 actively in the December design [email protected] Working Studio/Open House to to the east and west, including charrette, and the entire plan - g, 301-952-3171, or visit the View Work in Progress, M- established residential areas ning process. Those interested project web site at NCPPC Parks and Recreation along Guilford Drive, Knox are also invited to log on to http://www.mncppc.org/cpd/Ce Administration Building Road, and Cherry Hill Road, http://www.mncppc.org/cpd/Ce ntral_US1. LEGALS atively low fringe benefits, rela - Metro work with MV continue to improve its service Access from A 1 Evan J. Krame tively low pay and also that Transportation Inc. to improve for the disabled, even as rider - SMALL ESTATE 11300 Rockville Pike, Ste. 405 percent and 89 percent respec - these jobs are very difficult to employee conditions, tighten ship grows. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Rockville, MD 20852 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 301-4683360 tively. do," Klancher said. on-time performance standards "It has been a challenge for NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS These were about four times All of these problems are and employ more than one con - us in some ways to keep up NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT higher than typical rates, exacerbated by increased rider - tractor. with the demand even as we TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED NOTICE TO CREDITORS according to Klancher. The ship. MetroAccess now makes MetroAccess Director make improvements," he said. IN THE ESTATE OF NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS DEBORAH ANN NEAL study blamed the high rates on about 8,000 trips per day, com - Christian Kent called the report "I look forward to working with TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED difficult work conditions. pared to 6,000 two years ago. "a very fair and balanced Metro on implementation of the Notice is given that Ida Gerald, IN THE ESTATE OF whose address is 616 Goldleaf DEANGELO ALSTON "The report does identify rel - The study recommended that review." He said Metro would recommendations." Avenue, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743 Notice is given that Antwon and Jessie Thompson, whose Alston, whose address is 912 Marcy turbine on his waterfront lot. trated in states that have the best Robinson a variance to apply for address is 7800 Castle Rock Drive, Avenue, Apt. T4, Oxon Hill, MD Windmill from A 1 Clinton, MD 20735, were on 20745 and Ebony Alston, whose Motsko doesn't require a lot of policies in place, said Ron the building permits to begin November 18, 2008 appointed co- address is 5504 Livingston Terrace, After agreeing to use a 50- energy, but after paying $3,500 Stimmel, small wind advocate construction. personal representatives of the Apt. 202, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 foot pole, the Flesches were told small estate of Deborah Ann Neal were on November 18, 2008 in oil bills so far this year, and for the American Wind Energy Some counties have already who died on June 21, 2008, with a appointed co-personal representa - they needed to get a Maryland another $500 by year's end, Association. dealt with the issue. Carroll and will. tives of the estate of Deangelo contractor to approve the 8- Further information can be Alston, who died on November 9, Motsko is fed up. Oregon, California, Kent Counties have small wind 2008 without a will. square-foot cement base. Then, obtained by reviewing the estate He and another Ocean City Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin, turbine ordinances. Frederick file in the office of the Register of Further information can be there was an issue over the depth resident, Larry Layton, submit - New York, New Jersey, New County is in the process of con - Wills or by contacting the co-per - obtained by reviewing the estate of the trenches for the electrical sonal representatives or the attor - file in the office of the Register of ted proposals to the city's Hampshire, Vermont and ducting public hearings. ney. Wills or by contacting the co-per - lines. Planning and Zoning Arizona already have small tur - Commissioner David Gray of All persons having any objection sonal representatives or the attor - ney. An accessory structure is the Commission to approve wind bine laws. Many of those states Frederick has seen no resistance to the appointment shall file their only thing that windmills can fall objections with the Register of Wills All persons having any objection turbines on their properties. have a model zoning law on to passing necessary zoning within 30 days after the date of to the appointment shall file their under, said Delvin Daniels, per - A small wind energy system which each county or jurisdiction laws. publication of this Notice. objections with the Register of Wills mitting services specialist for the All persons having an objection to on or before the 18th day of May, draft ordinance passed the Ocean can base their laws. "I'm all for doing everything the probate of the will shall file 2009. Montgomery County City Planning and Zoning There are a lot of communities we can to enhance sustainability their objections with the Register of Any person having a claim Department of Permitting. This Wills within six months after the against the decedent must present Commission on Nov. 18, but still that don't know what to do with and they're (wind turbines) an date of publication of this Notice. the claim to the undersigned co- means they would be subject to needs approval from the mayor this and a lot of communities have asset on the landscape rather than All persons having claims against personal representatives or file it the developmental standards in the decedent must serve their with the Register of Wills with a and city council. come to us looking for guidance, a detriment, so why not?" Gray claims on the undersigned co-per - copy to the undersigned, on or regards to height, setback and lot Joseph Ianni, president of said Brandon Farris, the said. "You know, I'm excited sonal representatives or file it with before the earlier of the following coverage. the Register of Wills with a copy to dates: ReDriven Power, Inc., an Maryland Energy about it. I'm a tree-hugger any - the undersigned on or before the (1) Six months from the date of "When these codes were writ - Ontario-based manufacturer and Administration's director of poli - way, a Republican tree-hugger." earlier of the following dates: the decedent's death, except if the ten, people weren't talking about (1) Six months from the date of decedent died before October 1, distributor of wind turbines, is cy and legislative affairs. We have For the Flesches, the end is in the decedent's death, except if the 1992, nine months from the date of windmills," Daniels said. finding growth in the market as worked with the industry to put a sight. After a minor misunder - decedent died before October 1, the decedent's death; or The owner of Potomac Wind 1992, nine months from the date of (2) Two months after the co-per - prices for turbines drop and model wind ordinance on our standing about whether their decedent's death; or sonal representatives mail or other - Energy, Carlos Fernandez, who states and the federal govern - website, based upon best prac - home was located in a historic (2) Thirty days after the co-per - wise deliver to the creditor a copy has been helping the Flesches sonal representatives mail or other - of this published notice or other ment implement tax credits and tices compiled from other states, district, their permit was wise deliver to the creditor a copy written notice, notifying the credi - gain the necessary approval, said other incentives. he said. approved last week. of this published notice or other tor that the claim will be barred that even though there has been written notice, notifying the credi - unless the creditor presents the "What we're getting from "Somebody honestly has to "Everybody's talking green, tor that the claim will be barred claims within two months from the steady progress in the wind tur - people is a desire of wanting to go first," said Ken Robinson, but there's a lot of red tape in the unless the creditor presents the mailing or other delivery of the bine market, many local govern - claims within thirty days from the notice. be independent of price increases who is in the process of obtain - government," said Fernandez, mailing or other delivery of the A claim not presented or filed on ments are unprepared. of power plants," Ianni said. ing permits to install a 33-foot the owner of Potomac Wind notice. or before that date, or any exten - The Flesches are not alone in Any claim not presented or filed sion provided by law, is unenforce - The small wind market grew turbine on his Swan Point prop - Energy. "We need to put some within that time, or any extension able thereafter. Claim forms may be their struggle. 14 percent in 2007, according to erty in Charles County. green tape on the government." provided by law, is unenforceable obtained from the Register of Wills. Ocean City resident Jim thereafter. the American Wind Energy The Charles County Board of ANTWON ALSTON Motsko is trying to install a wind Association. Growth is concen - Zoning Appeals recently granted IDA GERALD EBONY ALSTON JESSIE THOMPSON Co-Personal Representatives Co-Personal Representatives CERETA A. L EE CERETA A. L EE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR REGISTER OF WILLS FOR PRINCE GEORGE ’S COUNTY PRINCE GEORGE ’S COUNTY P. O. B OX 1729 P. O. B OX 1729 UPPER MARLBORO , MD 20772 UPPER MARLBORO , MD 20772 Estate No. 79417 Estate No. 80407 92087 (12-4) 92088 (12-4,12-11,12-18)

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STEVE RHODES ON THE SITLVER SCROEEN WN County Events December 4, - December 10, 2008

Movie Review Thursday, December 4-Sunday, December 7, and Thursday, “Twilight” December11-Sunday, December 14, 12 noon-5 pm "TWILIGHT" This is a somber teen romance 9th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show Grade: B- that happens to have some vam - This popular, annual show delights children of all ages as they Rated PG-13 for some mod - pires in it. Little attempt is made marvel at the creativity and talent of local bakers. Visitors have erate violence, a bit of mild to establish the mythology of the opportunity to vote for their favorite adult and child entries sensuality the bloodsuckers, and the super - in the Viewer’s Choice Award competition. 2 hrs., 2 min. natural elements are down - Fee: $1/person played -- a wise move, since the Darnall’s Chance House Museum Look, I know the drill. If any special effects, when they are 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro element of the "Twilight" movie necessary, are at about the level Information: 301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544 varies even slightly from the you'd expect from a movie that way you pictured it in your is more focused on romance Friday, December 5, 10:15 am & 12 noon head, then it is the worst film than sci-fi action. Babes in Toyland ever made and you hate it and Broadway for Kids by the American Family Theatre presents Catherine Hardwicke has ruined OTHER NEW RELEASES the ageless Victor Herbert musical about toys coming to life. your childhood. Or, alternative - Films opening today or that Period costumes, beautiful music and dance production num - ly, you've built up so much have been reviewed since we bers set the stage for this holiday classic. anticipation for the movie that last spoke. All ages welcome. you're going to love love LOVE Tickets: $5/person it no matter what, even if it's "BOLT" Prince George’s Publick Playhouse bad, you don't care, you refuse (1 hr., 36 min.; rated PG for 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly to listen to any criticisms LA mild action violence) PHOTO COURTESY ROTTENTOMATOES Information: 301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312 LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU. I Grade: B Twilight Pictures: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy know how it goes. Burke, Peter Facinelli Fridays, December 5, 12 & 19, 12 noon-2 pm & 3-5 pm The book's most devoted Remember when you saw Super Saver Ice Skating fans are seeing the film anyway, "The Truman Show" and It's only when Bolt (voiced by and is thrilled beyond measure Go ice skating for a discounted fee during public sessions. Fee so I guess I'm talking to every - thought, "Gee, this would have John Travolta) accidentally to assist his hero in a real live includes skate rental. one else -- those who haven't been better if instead of Jim winds up in New York and must caper. All ages welcome. read the book, or who (like me) Carrey it was a dog"? Well, the trek across the country to get The action scenes are won - Fee: Resident $4; Non-Resident $5 read it, mostly enjoyed it, then fellows at the Disney animation home to his beloved Penny derfully fluid and exciting, par - Tucker Road Ice Rink didn't give it another thought. Is studios have taken your desires (Miley Cyrus) that he realizes ticularly in 3D, and there are 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington the "Twilight" movie of any use to heart and created "Bolt," a he's just an ordinary ol' dog. A many good laughs to be had. Information: 301-265-1525; TTY 301-203-6030 to those people? Or, as a friend jaunty action comedy about a cynical alley cat (Susie Essman) The story is shamelessly deriva - asked me, does it work purely Hollywood pooch who has helps Bolt deal with reality, but tive and needlessly complicated Fridays, December 5, 12 & 19, 7-10 pm as a vampire movie? lived his entire life thinking he the film's real star is Rhino (the reason for Bolt's "Truman Parents Night Out – Pajama Night Fridays Oh, heavens, no. Noooooo. actually has the mighty powers (Mark Walton), a hamster fan - Show" existence is lame), but Treat yourself to a night out on the town or go holiday shop - This is not a vampire movie. of the superdog he plays on TV. boy who loves Bolt's TV show you won't mind much. ping – drop off your child and we’ll supervise their night of fun. They’ll enjoy an evening of ice- skating, crafts, and games. Ages 6-12 Fee: Resident $7; Non-Resident $9 Wells Ice Rink 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park Third Annual Big Apple Classic Set for December 6 Information: 301-277-3717; TTY 301-454-1493 Howard University Takes on Hampton and Bowie State University Meets Virginia Union Saturday, December 6, 9 am-6 pm WASHINGTON, D.C. - If than ever. guests, alumni, students, and Square Garden at 4:00pm and Jamfest Cheerleading Competition you love college basketball, The 2008 Big Apple Classic friends will pack Madison tip off for VU v. Bowie is at Watch cheering and dance competition at its best. drum lines, and partying in will feature a match- up Square Garden on December 6, 5:00pm and Howard v. Call for admission information. New York City, The Big Apple between long standing rivals: 2008 for an experience like no Hampton is at 7:00pm. Show Place Arena Classic is just for you. On Howard University and other. 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro December 6, 2008, in NYC'S Hampton University in their A portion of the proceeds For information, visit Information: 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998 famous Madison Square on-going battle over who is the from the 2008 Big Apple www.thebigapplclassic.com or Garden, thousands will come real "HU," and fierce Division Classic will benefit the contact Loren Williams at 804 644- Saturday, December 6-Sunday January 4, 10 am-5 pm, seven out in support of their favorite II competitors Virginia Union American Cancer Society. 8515 email at days a week HBCU basketball team as they University and Bowie State Doors open at Madison [email protected] Montpelier Resident Artists Exhibition take part in the competition of a University will also take center See works created by artists who have studios at Montpelier. lifetime. Howard University, court. All ages welcome. FREE Hampton University, Bowie But the 2008 Big Apple Montpelier Arts Center State University, and Virginia Classic is not just about basket - 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel Union University will all par - ball. We're bringing the down Information: 301-953-1993, 410-792-0664; TTY 301-490-2329 ticipate in the third annual Big south college experience to the Apple Classic Tournament. The "Big Apple" and participants Sunday, December 7, 12 noon-5 pm event has become a holiday sea - can expect a step show, drum 6th Annual Holiday Studio Artists Open House son staple in NYC and this year line competition, college fair Take this opportunity to visit the studios, meet the artists, and promises to be bigger and better and much more. Celebrity shop for art especially made for giving at this holiday time. Resident artists’ work will be on view in the Resident Artist Gallery. All ages welcome. FREE Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel?Information: 301-953-1993, 410- 792-0664; TTY 301-490-2329?

Monday, December 8, 12 noon-3 pm Winter Fest Shake off the winter chill. Sip on hot cocoa and nibble on homemade s’mores. Build a snowman, and create snowflakes PHOTO BYkcjc009 E FLICKR that will last longer than the winter season. The Bowie State University Bulldogs basketball team and All ages welcome. cheerleaders will take on the Virginia Union University Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 Panthers and their cheerleaders in the third annual Big Apple Harmony Hall Regional Center Classic Tournament . 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington Information: 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030

Wednesday, December 10, 1-2 pm Puppet Show Enjoy a seasonal-themed puppet show, meet a live animal, and make a craft. Reservations required. Ages 2-10 Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 WHAT: Two Nights of One-Act Plays, Tragedy and Comedy. Friday, a Watkins Nature Center night of tragedies: Women of Troy, The Lottery; Saturday, a night of 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro comedies: Mr. Winkler's Birthday Party; PVT Wars (PVT Wars recom - Information: 301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544 SMARTlink mends parental guidance for language and sexual content). Tickets are $8 for adults, children 12 and under are $6. #130349

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, Dec 12th and 13th at 7:30pm. House opens at 7pm.

WHERE: All four plays will be held in the Chesapeake Room of the New Building.

WHO: All plays are performed by Fairhaven School students and some staff.

Fairhaven School is located in Upper Marlboro, on 12 acres of woods, fields and playing areas. For more information, call Fairhaven School at (301)249-8060 to talk to our students and staff or arrange to take a tour of our campus. December 4 — December 10, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A7

Starting a School Environmental Club The Counseling Corner EARTH TALK - " " by the American Counseling Association Dear EarthTalk:

I’m thinking about starting an Taking Steps To Keep Worry environmental club in my middle school. Can you give me some Under Control ideas about how to start? Can you connect me with other school If there’s one thing most of us are not lacking, it’s opportuni - clubs? ties to worry. From economic problems to family issues to our -- Rosemary, Andover health, there’s an endless list of things that can cause worry. Township, NJ Worrying about real things in our lives it isn’t always a bad thing, though perhaps not a very enjoyable one. Being worried performs a needed function, getting us to focus on an issue and, Starting an environmental hopefully, to take action. club at school is a great way to get But we can also suffer from needless worry. This is worry students energized about taking about things that are imaginary or out of our control. Such worry care of the Earth and helping their is harmful as it raises stress levels, yet comes from things we can community while learning about do nothing about. some of the most important issues StepItUp Excessive worry is not only unpleasant and stressful, but can facing the world in the 21st cen - PHOTO BY , COURTESY FLICKR Starting an environmental club at school is a great way to get fellow students involved in environ - lead to very real health issues. Worrying stimulates our bodies to tury. mental issues. Pictured: students and an advisor from REEF, an environmental club at Rye Neck (NY) produce various chemicals, such as adrenaline, that cause physi - EarthTeam, a non-profit envi - high school in front of the banner they made for "Save Our Shoreline," a rally held on the shores of Long ological reactions, such as muscle tension, increased blood pres - ronmental network for teens, Island Sound. sure and higher heart rates. teachers and youth leaders, offers The physical reaction to constant worry can result in many tips on how to start an envi - ronmental club. First and fore - time to hold the club’s first offi - planting day, or a field trip to a that both stimulate and enlighten headaches, back pain and stomach problems. There’s evidence it cial meeting, which should be local wetland, zoo or nature participants while helping the also affects our immune system, leaving us more vulnerable to most is to make sure there are at least a half dozen or so other stu - advertised as widely as possible reserve. Another popular idea is local community. The website viruses and bacteria, and perhaps even cancer, and appears to to other students who may be to hold an Environmental also provides links to several part - increase the risk of heart attack and strokes. dents interested in forming such a club to begin with, and then also interested in finding out what the Awareness Day to educate the ner non-profit groups with club- So how can you reduce worry in your life? Start by analyzing group is about and how they can entire student body about relevant worthy activities. how real the source of your worrying is. If it’s something over finding a teacher, community leader or parent who is willing to get involved, too. green issues. which you have control and can do something about, then chan - The next step, according to EarthTeam is also a network - CONTACTS: EarthTeam, nel your worry into action. Develop a plan for dealing with the serve as an adult sponsor. The sponsor’s role is to provide advice EarthTeam, is to forge an action ing platform so clubs can work www.earthteam.net; Greenspan cause of your worry, and then carry it out. plan that focuses on one group- together and share experiences Environmental Club Network, But if your source of worry is outside your control, it will con - along the way and to help ensure the stability of the group from oriented, year-long project that with each other to help get a sense www.greenspanworld.org/enviro tinue to cause you emotional and physical problems without has measurable benefits to the of the bigger picture beyond one nmental_club_network.htm; U.S. allowing you a way to deal with the problem. year-to-year given that all of the students, even the founders of the school or community and that can individual school’s locale, given EPA Student Center, Your goal is to stop such needless worry before it takes con - keep the interest of the student the global nature of most environ - www.epa.gov/students. trol of your emotions. One way is to rechannel your thoughts. A club, will eventually graduate, or move on to other interests or members—who will no doubt be mental issues. Another great net - simple diversion, such as music, a book, talking to a friend or get - spending long hours volunteer - working resource is the GOT AN ENVIRONMEN - ting some exercise, can often help. It takes practice to refocus endeavors. Once the core membership ing. Whatever project(s) the Greenspan website, which lists TAL QUESTION? Send it to: your thoughts away from needless worry, but it can be done. group decides on, members clubs in 21 different U.S. states as EarthTalk, c/o E/The Once the worry is under control, then think about how real the and adult sponsor have been established, EarthTeam suggests should develop a timeline that well as in Australia, Canada, Environmental Magazine, P.O. source of that worry is and whether it’s something you might bet - clearly lists goals, dates and Japan, Ghana and Malaysia. Box 5098, Westport, CT 06881; ter ignore, rather than letting it control you. all sitting down together to decide on the club’s vision (“Why are we responsibilities. Another great resource for submit it at: If you find that chronic worry, especially over things you can’t In addition to undertaking the those starting up new or manag - www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/t control or influence, is negatively affecting your life, consider here?”) and to brainstorm about possible activities or projects to one major project, clubs can also ing existing school environmental hisweek/, or e-mail: earth - talking to a counseling professional who can offer a variety of host or sponsor special events for clubs is the U.S. Environmental [email protected]. Read past ways to help reduce the worry in your life. undertake (“What do we want to accomplish?”). Once these ques - extra visibility. EarthTeam sug - Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) columns at: tions have been answered, it’s gests getting students outside for Student Center website, which www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/a “The Counseling Corner” is provided as a public service by a river or beach clean-up, a tree offers dozens of ideas for projects rchives.php. the American Counseling Association, the nation’s largest orga - nization of counseling professionals. Learn more about the coun - seling profession at the ACA web site, www.counseling.org. Fire/EMS Department Awards Public Service Notices Winter’s Eve at the National Colonial Farm Young Samaritan Saturday, December 13, 2008, 5-8 pm, Light Rain or Snow Flurries Pennsylvania Avenue for a under very challenging and and 2 brothers were provided Admission is a canned food item for a local food pantry or $2 The Prince George’s pedestrian accident. Upon intimidating circumstances. a tour of the County’s newest per person. Join us for a festive evening of holiday cheer at the County Fire/EMS arrival, paramedics found a You provided help to a facility and their fire/EMS National Colonial Farm. Indulge in a cup of delicious hot cider, Department presented the 20 year-old-male injured as a stranger where others may apparatus. cookies, and popcorn, stroll the illuminated path to the season - Fire Chiefs Award to, what is result of being struck by a car. have been afraid to do so. The crew provided the ally decorated 18th century farmhouse and sing carols by the believed to be the youngest Paramedics had difficulty in Your ability to communicate Curry family with transporta - fire. ever, Good Samaritan in the communicating with the with an injured victim proved tion to and from the recently The evening’s entertainment includes performances by local Departments history. In an patient and assessing his immensely important in a cor - opened District Heights musical groups, and a reading of our own special “A Colonial event hosted by the injuries as he was hearing rect assessment and course of Community Fire/EMS Station Christmas Carol.” During the intermission of Winter’s Eve Firefighter/Medics assigned impaired. Despite the intimi - action by paramedics. As a and treated everyone to a entertainment, Accokeek resident Vincent Colley will present to the Accokeek Foundation a painting by artist Houston Hancock. to the District Heights dating scene you bravely young man of 8 years-of-age, pizza party. And be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to pick up Community Fire/EMS stepped up and alerted para - your actions speak highly of District Heights Station some unique holiday presents in the Museum Gift Shop. Station, 8 year-old Isaac medics of your ability to use your good nature. You are Commander, Fire Captain Curry was awarded a plaque sign language and offered to truly a Good Samaritan and Robbie Steele, stated that he Cultural Holiday Festival and mementos recognizing help."??He continued to say, your actions are worthy of was proud of crews for initiat - National Park Service Hosts Cultural Holiday Festival at him for his bravery in step - "Your communications this recognition. Please ing the effort to recognize Oxon Hill Farm, Oxon Hill, Maryland – The National Park ping up to assist paramedics between the patient and para - accept my sincerest congratu - Isaac Curry, organize the Service will host a Cultural Holiday Festival at Oxon Hill Farm in communicating with victim medics was invaluable in lations on a job well done! I event, and pay for the snacks, located in Oxon Cove Park, Sunday, December 14, 2008 from of a pedestrian crash. assessing his injuries. More hope you continue to remain a pizza and sodas out of their 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. In making the presenta - importantly, you helped to fine upstanding individual own pockets. Some of the This year’s festival will feature living history presentations tion, Fire Chief Lawrence H. calm the patient down as he willing to help when the time personnel came in on their by living history interpreters representing African, Native American, and European cultures that influenced the area. Oxon Sedgwick Jr. stated, “On was now able to communi - comes.” day off. He stated, “The Hill Farm was known as Mt. Welby during the early part of the October 31, 2008, units from cate. You remained on the During the award presenta - crews felt that what Isaac did 19th century. Interpreters will demonstrate how each culture the Prince George’s County scene until the patient was tion, Isaacs’s older brother, was so well above what is celebrated the holiday season. Fire/Emergency Medical loaded into an ambulance for Isaiah, signed for his mother, expected of someone of his At 12 noon visitors can ride in a horse drawn wagon, partic - Services (EMS) Department transport to a hospital. You Yvette Curry, who is hearing age that they felt compelled to ipate in 19th century parlor games and cider pressing, and listen responded to the intersection are hereby awarded for your impaired. recognize him.” to music and storytelling. Come out and bring the entire family of Walters Lane and bravery in stepping forward Master Curry, his mom, to celebrate an old fashioned holiday season at the farm. Light refreshments will be served. Oxon Hill Farm is located at 6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland. For further information, please call the farm directly at 301-839-1176 or visit us on the web at www.nps.gov/oxhi.

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Mount Ephraim First Baptist Church of Higher Place of HEMINGWAY THE SANCTUARY AT College Park Christ United Baptist Church INGDOM QUARE Welcomes You Where Jesus MEMORIAL A.M.E. K S (FPormrearlyiCsheristMian TianberinsactlerCiheurs ch) Christ Is Lord and King Methodist Church CHURCH “A Church That’s Alive - A Congregation Seeing the Need, Seeding Stephen L. Wright, Sr., Pastor A Prophetic Voice for this “Kingdom Power, through Word, Is Worth the Drive” Into the Future, 22919 Christ Church Rd Worship, Work, and Witness” And Serving the Savior Time and Season Acts 1: 8 5018 Lakeland Road Aquasco, MD 20608 610 Largo Road 9033 Central Avenue, College Park, MD 20740 Dr. Jacqueline McEwan 301/888-1316 6330 Gateway Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Sunday Worship Service www.mountephraim.org Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-474-3995 Elder Leander McEwan District Heights, MD 20747 9:45a.m. Office: (301)333-9033 www.fbc-cp.org Senior Pastors (301) 568-9127 Church Sunday Sc hool: www.atthesanctuary.org Church School 10:00a.m. www.hemingway-ame.org 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30a.m. 7973 Parston Drive Rev Robert E. Walker, Jr., Sunday Worship 11a.m. Pastor Morning Worship: Sunday Worship Celebrations Forestville, MD 20747 New Summer Schedule Holy Communion 1st Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. 7:00am and 10:00am 8:00 a.m. - Church School Wednesday Bible Study 7-8p.m. Sundays Lord’s Supper 8:00 a.m. - Discipleship Classes Prayer/Praise: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 8p.m. Morning Dew Prayer 9:00 am 7:00pm every 1st Sunday Sunday School 9:30 am 9:00 a.m. Worship Service Salvation Class: Tuesday 7:30 p.m. WESTPHALIA (One SERVICE through Sept. 14, 2008) Sunday School Hour United Methodist New Members Orientation: Morning Worship Service 9:00am-10:00am COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Wednesday Sunday: 9:15 a.m.. 11:00 am 12:00 Noon – Noon Day Bible Study Wednesday Prayer & Worship Baptismal Service: Communion Every 1st Sunday “A CHURCH ON THE REACH FOR GOD” 7:00 p.m. - Pastor’s & Youth Bible Study 7:00pm First Sunday - 11:00 a.m. 11:00 am 8511 Westphalia Rd. Thursday Upper Marlboro, MD Bible Institute Class WORD OF GOD 7:30 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study Church: 301-808-1584 12:00 noon - & 6:00pm- Wednesdays Fax: 301-808-3243 COMMUNITY CHURCH Call Church for Two Worship Services: “The Church Where Everybody is Somebody and Rev. Samuel E. Hayward III, Weekly Services and Classes 8 and 10:30 a.m. Senior Pastor Rev. Joseph A. Gilmore, Jr. Jesus is Lord Anthony G. Maclin, Pasto r 4109 Edmonston Road Bladensburg, MD (301) 420-2466 Sunday School: 9:30 Pastor (301) 864-3437 Intercessory Prayer:Sundays - 8:30 a.m. (301)735-9373 BAPTIST Church School : - 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship Celebration- 10:30 a.m. Fax: (301) 735-1844 Wed. Night Bible Study - 7:45 p.m. Nottingham-Myers Elder Willie W. Duvall, Pastor United Methodist Church Rev. Timothy West, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BAPTIST BAPTIST Rev. John B. Pinkney Assistan t OF HIGHLAND PARK A Christ Centered Church, ALL ARE WELCOME With a Christ Centered Message FAITHMISSIONARYBAPTISTCHURCH Web Site: www.westphaliaum.org ‘A Bible Based, Christ UNITED METHODIST Centered & Spirit Led Rev. Dr. Michael C. Turner, Sr., Pastor 15601 Brooks Church Road Congregation’ Upper Marlboro, MD20772 6801 Sheriff Road Landover, MD 9161 Hampton Overlook~Capitol Heights, MD20743 20785 (301) 773-6655 (301) 888-2171 Attend Sunday Biblical Institute: 301-350-2200~Website: fmbc111.com Union 9:45 a.m. United Methodist Church Sunday Worship: Sunday Morning Worship: 7:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. www.gbgm.umc.org/nnumc 7:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 6:00 p.m. e-mail:[email protected] The st 14418 Old Marlboro Pike, ‘WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS Communion Every 1 Sunday Upper Marlboro, MD WITH JESUS’: Sunday School: 9:10 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 8:30 a.m. 12 noon (The Power Hour) and 6:45 Monday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Youth Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Church pm Church (301) 627-5088 “A Time of Prayer, Praise, Tuesday Prayer & Praise Service: 7:30 p.m. Sunday School : (Youth/Adults) - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Worship, & The Word” Sunday Worship : 10:a.m. Of Your Dr. Henry P. Davis III, Pastor “A Church Where Preaching is Intentional; Bible Study is Essential Rev. Dr. Michael A. H. McKinney, www.fbhp.org Pastor: Rev. Thomas N. Austin III and Singing is Empowering and Inspirational.” Pastor Choice CLAS SIFIE DS

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