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Vol. 76, No. 4 January 24 — January 30, 2008 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents

State Officials Grapple MD Kids With Foreclosure Crisis Have By LAURA SCHWARTZMAN Maryland had 6,969 foreclo - to keep their houses. Capital News Service sures in October and November Foreclosure spikes across Lowest 2007 alone, said Department of the country are the fallout from ANNAPOLIS - A dramatic Labor, Licensing and a boom in subprime lending rise in foreclosures and related Regulation Secretary Thomas where borrowers were offered Poverty scams is expected in Maryland Perez, in a briefing this week loans beyond their means, said in the coming year, prompting before the House Economic Bruce Marks, chief executive Fewer Maryland the governor and the General Matters Committee. The fore - officer of the Boston-based Assembly to roll out several closure rate statewide increased Neighborhood Assistance Children Under initiatives intended to help peo - by 639 percent between the Corporation of America. The Five Are Poor ple keep their homes and avoid third quarter of 2006 and the loans quickly became unafford - mortgage fraud. third quarter of 2007, he said. able and homeowners lost their By BEN MEYERSON Gov. Martin O’Malley this Foreclosures not only hurt houses. Capital News Service the individual homeowners, “These mortgages were week proposed a set of emer - WASHINGTON - Maryland they also affect the state’s tax structured to fail,” he said. gency regulatory reforms and had the lowest percentage of revenue, further straining an Several of O’Malley’s emer - bills to target predatory lending children younger than 5 living already tight budget situation. gency regulations are aimed at and mortgage fraud, more effi - in poverty of any of the United Officials are not optimistic tightening licensing require - ciently inform homeowners States in 2005, according to about 2008, with Perez predict - ments for mortgage brokers. about foreclosures and create new estimates from the Census ing more than 23,000 foreclo - One would require more expe - stricter licensing regulations. In Bureau. sures this year. Others are con - rience for mortgage lender addition, there are at least five PHOTO BY STAFF The survey said 12.2 percent cerned that scam artists will use more foreclosure-related bills Governor Martin O’Malley talks with Chris Eddings, of children under 5 lived below the crisis to prey on vulnerable that have originated in the leg - President of the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association. the poverty line in Maryland, homeowners who are desperate islature this year. See CRISIS, Page A 7 compared to a national average of 21.3 percent, according to a survey released by the Census Bureau’s Small Area Income MD Education System In Top Three and Poverty Estimates pro - gram. School Superintendent Has Lost The Support of Top Elected Officials Maryland also had the sec - ond-lowest overall poverty rate By VEENA TREHAN vice chairman of the Maryland Senate Nancy Grasmick in a prepared statement. in the nation, as well as the sec - Capital News Service Education, Health and Environmental Last month, the state’s top three elected ond-highest median household Affairs Committee. “We have achievement officials opposed her reappointment. Now income, according to the sur - WASHINGTON - A well-known national gains spanning from pre-K to 12th grade.” they are considering ways to rescind her vey. education survey ranked Maryland among In the category specifically measuring K- new term. But on Wednesday Grasmick The state moved up the lad - the top three states at a time when the 12 education, Maryland earned the second- took credit for the survey accolade. der in each of these categories PHOTO COURTESY INFORMATION school superintendent has lost the support highest grade in the nation, a B versus the “I think it represents a very sustained from 2004’s survey, which OFFICE of Maryland’s top elected officials. D+ national average. Maryland ranked effort that has occurred in Maryland over a might lead some to believe the National Harbor is an enor - Education Week’s “Quality Counts” sur - above the average for transitions and align - long period of time,” said Grasmick. “It’s a state’s welfare programs are mous dream, coming true vey grades all states on their performance ment (between different school levels) and tribute to the State Department of over the next few years. outcomes and policy efforts. The annual school finance. Maryland was below the Education which set in place the policies survey, considered one of the nation’s most average in a category that measures teacher which yielded these results.” comprehensive, uses six categories contain - attraction, recruiting, and retention. In June, Grasmick will start a fifth term, a See POOR KIDS, Page A 7 ing more than 100 total measures. Maryland was among the top six in “chance feat attributed to what many consider her National Overall Maryland received a B, along for success,” a measure started last year that unusual political savvy. with Massachusetts and New York. The evaluates the importance of education from Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley has Harbor average grade for all states was a C. “cradle to career.” been clear that he wants Grasmick out of “Learning that Maryland schools are “Our education system’s strength augurs the job she’s held since 1991. Today he ranked among the top in the nation gives us well for continued state job growth through Little Grants all a reason to be very proud of our school base realignment and other business opportu - Announced system,” said Sen. Roy Dyson, D-Calvert, nities,” said Maryland Schools Superintendent See EDUCATION, Page A 7 Gym Of Courtesy Press Office Community Foundation Wynn Advocates Whistleblower Protection Bill The Prince Clinton George’s Community The Legislation Would Improve The Existing “No Fear Act of 2002” Foundation Announces year-old Bernice King, when recess. National Harbor Grants 2007 talking about the obstacles to The No Fear Act was a Opens LANDOVER, MD — — The her success. good start, Wynn’s Press The Franchise Prince George’s Community His dream hasn’t come Secretary Eriade Hunter said, Foundation (PGCF), a regional true in her own experiences, but it’s vague and workers are Owners Are affiliate of The Community Berry said, because the U.S. still complaining about discrim - Foundation for the National Patent and Trademark Office ination and retaliation. Fletcher And Capital Region, has approved fired her twice for what she “Yes, it’s on the books. 30 grants totaling $329,000 thinks was discrimination and But, it’s not being enforced vig - LaSonya White Press Office from the National Harbor retaliation. orously enough,” Hunter said. Courtesy Southeastern University Community Outreach Grant “Here we are in the 21st “There’s a gap there, and it fills Fund for 2008. The grants, century and it’s like the tables in the gap.” ranging from $5,000 to have turned backward,” Berry Wynn’s bill calls for complaint Washington, DC— Two $15,800, will support 30 non - said. “It’s no longer the glass cases to be sent directly to fed - alumni from Southeastern profit organizations in the areas ceiling. You hit a concrete eral court, ensuring each work - University’s Center for of workforce development, arts wall.” er is provided legal counsel, Entrepreneurship and new fran - and culture, education, recre - Berry is one of several whistle - and tripling plaintiff awards for chise owners, Fletcher and ation and social services for blowers who joined Rep. Albert damages and attorney fees. LaSonya White, credit the children, youth, young adults Wynn, D-Mitchellville, at a Agencies will also be required launch of their own business, and senior citizens. PHOTO BY STAFF The Little Gym of Clinton, Congressman Albert R. Wynn news conference Tuesday intro - to release how much they spend Artis Hampshire-Cowan, ducing legislation to improve addressing workers’ com - Maryland, to the help and President of PGCF’s board By WILL SKOWRONSKI four children would be judged an existing whistleblower pro - plaints. encouragement they received remarked, “As a Board of Capital News Service on the content of their charac - tection law for federal workers, Berry began work as a patent from their Washington, DC Directors, we are very proud to ter, not the color of their skin. the No Fear Act of 2002. Wynn examiner in 1996 and said she alma mater. The door of their be a part of the important WASHINGTON - Martin Renee Berry, of Washington, announced the bill in new franchise, The Little Gym movement of helping organiza - Luther King Jr. is often remem - D.C., brought up the speech and December, but is drawing atten - tions reaching out in our Prince bered for his “I Have a Dream” said she’s the same age as tion to it now that the House is George’s County neighbor - speech and the hope that his King’s youngest daughter, 44- back in session after its holiday See WYNN, Page A 7 See GYM, Page A 5 hoods to better serve our peo - ple in need. The National Harbor Community Outreach Grant Fund helps us to expand INSIDE our services to nonprofit orga - nizations. We are grateful to our County Executive, Mr. Jack Neighbors Columns: Going Green in the Bedroom— Environmental Defense “The Bucket” List Could Johnson, our County Council Morningside, Brandywine, Where We Spend a Third of Appeals Intercounty Have Been Titled Grumpy under the leadership of Ms. Clinton And Suitland Our Lives Makes Sense. Connector Ruling Old Sick Guys Neighbors Page A2 Community , Page A3 Business, Page A5 On The Town, Page A6

See HARBOR, Page A 3 A2 — January 24 — January 30, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post Towns and N EIGHBORS In and Around Morningside-Skyline by Mary McHale 301 735 3451 “Steadfast, outspoken California, Connecticut, Admission is $30 at the door, or Republican” honored on Virginia and Maryland to honor $25 if reserved earlier. Call their “Patriarch.” 301-868-2550. his 80th birthday It was a delightful celebra - Alfred “Al” Cordero, of tion, Al. Happy birthday. And Check out Outdoor Skyline, was guest of honor at many more! the Morningside Fire House Expo Dec. 8 when his children— Anglers, sailors and Karen, Cathy and Tim—hosted Neighbors hunters can browse and shop an awesome 80th Birthday I have just learned of the for everything from boats to Celebration for him. As Al’s death of Ed Kozireski, former beef jerky at the Chesapeake wife Helen says, “Months of commander and current senior Fishing and Outdoor Expo at planning were obvious from the vice commander of VFW Post the Show Place Arena in Upper success of the celebration and 9619, Morningside, on Jan. 10. Marlboro this weekend. the turnout of more than a hun - A service will be held at Hours are: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 dred who have been a part of Cheltenham on Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 Al’s life.” I’ll pay tribute to him in a future p.m. Call 301-952-7999 for Tim served as Master of column. admission information. Ceremonies and presented his Mary Roxanne Soraci, of Sharing stories (Roxanne Taylor in foreground) at the Barack Obama party in Brandywine, “Pops” with an autographed Oxon Hill High School, has May they rest in peace Prince George's County, Maryland. picture of the 1951 National been named VFW District William “Bill” Lewis, 45, a League winning Home Run for One’s Teacher of the year. longtime resident of Suitland the New York Giants, The Shot This is the second time she’s Road in Morningside died in Brandywine-Aquasco Heard Round the World. It was won the award, both times November. In recent years he signed by Bobby Thomson who sponsored by Post 9619. lived in Riverdale and worked by Ruth Turner 301 888 1139 hit the home run. Teresa C. Chambers, former - as a mail-carrier for the U.S. ly of Temple Hills, has been Among the presentations Postal Service. He was the son lot of programs to offer to the show will be held on February appointed head of the Riverdale CHRIST UNITED were a birthday card from the of Billie Lewis and the late community. The programs 1, 2, 3 at the Show Place Arena Park police department. She METHODIST White House; a proclamation Patricia Lewis. In addition to offered at Bethel House are located at 14900 Pennsylvania was dismissed as chief of the from County States Attorney his father, he is survived by his CHURCH Helping Hands Teen Program Ave., Upper Maryland, MD. U.S. Park Police after publicly Glenn Ivey; a testimonial from sister, Ruth Griffin; brothers Ash Wednesday Services Participants Updates and There will be hundreds of calling for more officers and the Berwyn Rod & Gun Club, Michael, Brian and Mark. will be held Wednesday Comment, Parents and exhibits. You will be able to increased funding. Prior to presented by Vice President Martin John Riordan, 82, a February 6, 2007-7:30 PM at guardians. If you need addition - save thousands on your home that position, she was chief of Chris Buss; a presentation by White House Police Officer Christ United Methodist al information please call 301- improvement projects. police in Durham, N.C., and an Vincent and Roberta Roper, of who served under Presidents Church, Aquasco, Maryland. 372-1700 or 301-372-1796. Admission: $9.00 for adults, officer in the Prince George’s the Maryland Crime Victims’ Eisenhower, Kennedy, under 16 free. There is plenty County Police Department. By Resource Center, acknowledg - Johnson, Nixon and Ford PRINCE GEORGE’S of parking. Hours: Friday 11 the way, she was among the CLEARWATER ing Al’s years of volunteering before retiring in 1976, died COMMUNITY COLLEGE AM-10 PM, Saturday 10 AM- guests at Al Cordero’s 80th NATURE CENTER with the Stephanie Roper Jan. 6. After retiring, he joined Prince George’s Community 10PM, and Sunday 10 AM-6 birthday party. Saturday, March 29, 2008 Committee as their “first com - NASA. He was a longtime College’s Alumni Association PM Don and Betty Sanborn, for - from 10 Am until 4 PM come puter geek.” resident of District Heights and Invitational Art Students merly of Suitland, came from out and enjoy scheduled Carmen Camacho, of the member of Mount Calvary Exhibition and Art Scholarship New Hampshire for Al’s 80th. demonstrations of beading, BLACK HERITAGE Republican Central Committee, Parish before moving to Auction Reception will be held The Sanborns are Tim cabochon making, wire wrap - CELEBRATION got a laugh from the crowd Annapolis 17 years ago. A Friday, March 14, 2008 from Cordero’s godparents, and ping, faceting, and many more The Jubilee Majestic when in her remarks she native New Yorker, he played 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. Closed Betty is a childhood friend of activities. Shop from a largo Concert Choir presents a Black referred to Al as a “steadfast, basketball at Manhattan March 17-23 for Spring Break. Helen’s. collection of jewelry, fossils Heritage Celebration Saturday, outspoken Republican.” College, and served with the Snow Date: Friday, March 28, St. Philip’s School Choir and minerals. Fee: $2.00/ ages February 2, 2008 at 5:00 PM. Among the presenters were Marines during WWII. 2008 from 6:30 PM until 8:30 will sing Sunday at the 9 a.m. 7 and up; Free ages 6 and The celebration will be held at daughter-in-law Rebecca Survivors include his wife of 59 PM. Exhibition closes at noon Mass in preparation for their under. The center is located at the Theatre, 1901 Mississippi Cordero, grandchildren Soraya years, Catherine “Kay” on the final day. The exhibition trip to Hershey Park’s “Music 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, Avenue, SE Washington, DC. and Cordero Pracht, and Riordan; four sons; two daugh - will be held at the Marlboro in the Parks” Festival. Maryland, Please call 301-297- Please call Angela Jones 202- nephew Joe Ramos. Rounding ters; and five grandchildren. Gallery located on the College Soraya Pracht, granddaugh - 4575: TTY 301-699-2544 if 373-9804, Veronica Edmonds out the presentations, nephews Father Michael C. Kidd, 77, Campus, Largo, Maryland. Angel Martinez and Frankie ter of Al and Helen Cordero, is who years ago was associate additional information is need - 202-399-8964, Debbie Clark playing varsity basketball at ed. 202-396-4068 and Kirdell Somohano, both military veter - pastor at St. Mary’s Church in BETHEL HOUSE, INC ans, presented their uncle with Northern High School in Upper Marlboro, died Dec. 30, Minor 202-635-7170 if addi - Bethel House located at an American Flag which had Calvert County. appropriately the feast of the SHOW PLACE ARENA tional information is needed. I enjoyed a visit last week 6810 Floral Park Road, flown over the Capital. Holy Family, as he was retired Suburban Maryland Home Brandywine, Maryland have a Cathy Pracht spoke loving - from Sharon O’Rourke and her as pastor of Holy Family Parish ly about the life of her father children, Sydney and Brandon. in Mitchellville where he had beginning with his days grow - She grew up in the house across served for 23 years. He was ing up in New York City, and the street from me, the daughter born in Ireland, ordained in Suitland Beat Karen Cordero did a Power of Patricia and the late John Kilkenny in 1954, and was Point presentation with pho - Thompson. Sharon and her noted for his ready sense of by Janice Euell 301 736 3481 tographs and music—two awe - husband Greg live in humor. some tributes to the guest of Glenwood, Md. She teaches He served as chaplain to the Attention, parents! This is and eighth graders. meeting. honor. music and band for Knights of Columbus and was a an issue that affects your chil - The question is, do you think “Schools can’t achieve their The Morningside VFD gen - Montgomery County Schools founding member and chaplain dren’s future at Drew/Freeman that’s a great idea? If you dis - ultimate success without direct erously let the family use the and plays percussion (bells) in for the John F. Kennedy Middle School. Proposed agree with the proposed parental involvement,” com - hall at no cost, to honor the the Washington Redskins Division of the Ancient Order boundary changes for school changes and would like your mented Venus Drummond, many years Al volunteered at Marching Band. of Hibernians. zoning could bring more than opinion heard, it’s not too late. Parent Liaison for Monday night bingo. The 300 additional students to Please call the Board of Drew/Freeman Middle School. excellent food was provided by Come to the Oyster & Milestones Drew/Freeman for the 2008- Education office at (301)952- Parents please don’t wait until 2009 school year. Those 6308 to register to speak at the the proposed changes are a Adams Ribs; cookies were Bull Roast Saturday Happy birthday to Nikial M. changes could result in the next meeting scheduled for reality before you get involved. made by Hazel Somohano; and American Legion Post 259, Boston, Jan. 17; Dennis school being 76 students over January 24th, at 7:00 pm in Your child’s future depends on two birthday cakes by Gaye Clinton, invites you to enjoy Seaman, Gus Steinhilber and its capacity, while other middle Upper Marlboro. you being proactive and being a Houchens. Beverly Palau oysters—steamed, fried or raw- Linda Cullinan, Jan. 19; June schools like Andrew Jackson The website on which you part of the process before taped the event, a gift from on-the-half-shell; steamed Nicholson, Waverly Miller and are 149 students under their can find additional information changes are made with which daughter Cathy. shrimp; roast beef and all the Gina Glagola Hull, Jan. 20;and capacity. on the boundary changes is you adamantly disagree. Among the attendees were trimmings at their annual Roast, Mark Foland, Jan. 23. As you know, the proposal www.pgcps.org. Please visit Ms. Drummond can be government VIPs. Saturday, from 2 to 6 p.m. Happy 37th anniversary to for next year is to combine that site so that you can be well- reached at (301)817-0900 for And a special surprise for Al There’ll also be adult games, Ernest and Margaret Vilky on sixth graders with the seventh informed before you attend the additional information. were relatives who came from free beer and fountain sodas. Jan. 23. Clinton Conversations by Norma Fazenbaker 301 579 6116 Since we have been so lucky card bill, not to mention the help you sleep better. Begin by Bring a not-too-compelling with the weather, I am afraid horrible day you will have setting the stage for sleep. book to bed with you and read we are going to have to pay for tomorrow if you do not get a Limit caffeine and alcohol, for 15 or 20 minutes. The it some time. It may be that we good night’s rest. In a recent exercise at least four hours newer sleep medicines, which will end up with some bad stuff survey done by the National before bedtime and avoid large are known as hypnotics, work in March, but if we do, it sure Sleep foundation, 54% of meals before bed. Write down by reducing the brain’s alert - won’t be the first time. I would adults said they experienced your concerns and problems, ness so you can fall asleep. still rather be in a place where insomnia at least a few nights a along with possible solutions, They can be very helpful for we have seasons. week. Dr. Ramadevi Gourinni, and then tell yourself you won’t insomnia in the short term. But After you have had your a neurologist at the think about any problems until most sleep experts agree that warm bath, brushed your teeth, Northwestern University the next day. Consciously relax medications should be used as put on your comfiest pajamas Feinberg School of medicine in your body. Create a comfort - part of a larger-sleep-improve - and slipped between your high- Chicago says Insomnia is a able sleeping environment. ment plan, which includes thread-count sheets, it is amaz - classic mind-body disorder. Unwind your mind. Visualize behavioral treatments as well. ing how often you still cannot Fortunately, the mind is mal - yourself in a peaceful and Talk with your doctor if you sleep. You can’t stop thinking leable enough that with some relaxing place, and then zero in think you might need medica - about work, that squabble with simple cognitive-behavioral on details such as what you tion to help you get through your best friend, or your credit- techniques, you can retrain it to might be hearing or smelling. some sleepless nights. January 24 — January 30, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A3 COMMUNITY

Our Health: The Counseling Corner Going Green by the American Counseling Association In The Bedroom Improving Parent-Teen With all we know today sitivities to synthetic chemicals Communications about synthetic chemicals and might want to consider greener If there’s a teenager in your house, odds are pretty good that their effects on our health, bedding options. Luckily, there there are also communication issues. Parents want to know what going green in the bedroom— are many varieties to choose their teens are doing, thinking, and feeling, but often all they hear where we spend a third of our from. PHOTO COURTESY THE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE are grunts, complaints and single word responses. lives—makes more sense than Some very affordable green Affordable Green mattresses and bedding is available. A great deal of parent-teen communication issues derives from ever. mattress options are available a teen’s desire to be more independent. A ten-year old may share Traditional mattresses and from manufacturers like ing the need to ship products Naturals and Under the all the highs and lows of the day’s events, but a fifteen-year old bedding contain a slew of Lifekind, Cozypure, long distance. Canopy, among many others. knows not telling all is a way to be more independent, plus avoid potentially harmful chemicals Vivetique/Dreamlite, Royal- As for bedding, environ - Most environmentalists parental criticism, judgements and advice. that can “off-gas” from fabrics, Pedic, Greensleep/Vimala, mentalists’ main bugaboo is the embrace wool blankets for their There’s no easy fix to this communication gap, but some steps padding and framing and get EcoChoices and Keetsa. Most use of traditional cotton, which warmth and breathability, may make it less problematic. inhaled or ingested. One of the of these companies make mat - requires huge fertilizer and pes - although sustainably harvested Start by accepting that your teen will talk to and share feelings most harmful is formaldehyde, tresses with natural latex cores, ticide inputs to grow and causes down in organic cotton duvets with friends more than with you. Why? Friends are usually less which is used in many adhe - wrapped in naturally flame- pollution during the industrial provides a viable green alterna - critical, less judgmental and more likely facing the same issues. sives and can cause eye and retardant cotton and/or wool. bleaching process. But with tive as well. Online retailer And friends don’t try to parent, but you do. throat irritation, headaches and Online retailer Gaiam carries consumer demand for greener Greenandmore.com has a wide While you can’t give up your parenting role, you can tone it nervous system disorders. And some of these brands, and Ikea products through the roof, selection of environmentally down a bit to encourage more communication. Start by investing carcinogenic flame-retardants also now offers PBDE-free organic unbleached cotton is friendly and hypoallergenic time in your teen’s friends, music, video games, TV and other known as PBDEs, many of mattresses that just about any - becoming more widely avail - down comforters, as do many interests. Encourage inviting friends to the house and actually lis - which are now banned in one can afford. Also, many able. Some leading organic cot - local green stores. ten to some of your child’s favorite music. Europe and some U.S. states, independent green stores are ton bedding labels to look for Once you’ve banned syn - You don’t have to like any of it, or even those friends, but you still turn up in some sleep prod - sprouting up in communities include Cozypure, Lifekind, thetics and chemicals from the want to demonstrate that you understand and respect your teen’s ucts. Most people fare just fine around the country and are Holy Lamb Organics, Mary bedroom, no doubt you and choices in these area. on their mattresses despite probably the first place to look Jane’s Farm, The Green Robin, your whole family will rest a You also want to offer communication opportunities. Yes, that proximity to such offensive in the interest of supporting Jan Eleni, Kushtush Organics, little bit easier. means being available and actively asking questions, but it also substances, but those with sen - local merchants and minimiz - Native Organic, Northern means learning to listen. When your teen has something to offer, don’t immediately offer advice or criticism. Instead, show you writing their proposals, said of 7 and 18 Prince George’s Tennis and from A 1 really understood what was said. Giving your opinion or sugges - Harbor Griffin-Moore. Education Foundation tion, without being asked, will often just shut down communica - PGCF is committed to helping From Rags to Riches Inc. Largo, MD Camille Exum, and Mr. Milt tion again. nonprofits build their capacity Riverdale, MD $10,000 Peterson, Founder of The And while, as parents, we want to protect our children, we also to secure funding from a range $10,000 To support tennis instruction, Peterson Companies, for agree - want them to learn to evaluate situations, make decisions and face of sources. Along with the To support community-based fitness training, academic assis - ing to the management of the the consequences. When your teen realizes that you respect him or Washington Regional supervision and therapeutic ser - tance and college preparation fund by The Prince George’s her as a person, and that you’re willing to allow his or her own Association of Grantmakers, vices to female ex-offenders in training to 450 youth Community Foundation. The decisions, you’re more likely to find that your advice is actively PGCF has initiated the Prince George’s County fund has been managed in a sought when there’s a difficult or confusing situation to confront. Partnership for Prince George’s Reaching Objectives Through professional manner and with The goal is for your teen to see you not just as a parent, but also County. This is the first time Functional Fitness 4 Kids, Joint Action complete transparency. We as someone who respects him or her and is willing to listen with - that PGCF has been engaged in Inc. Suitland, MD congratulate the organizations out giving instant advice or commands. Achieve that and teen- a strategic effort to galvanize Fort Washington, MD $15,000 that were best able to meet the parent communications should begin to improve. criteria and we look forward to local and regional philanthropic $14,680 To support academic programs continued excellent programs support of the county’s non - To support providing a safe, fun and activities for youth and par - profit community. and nondiscriminatory environ - ents from low-income house - “The Counseling Corner” is provided as a public service by in our county.” the American Counseling Association, the nation’s largest organi - “The application review was The ultimate goal is to help ment in which children can holds Prince George’s County non - exercise, build relationships zation of counseling professionals. Learn more about the counsel - rigorous,” noted PGCF ing profession at the ACA web site, www.counseling.org. Executive Director Desiree profit organizations grow and gain nutritional informa - Shabach Ministries Griffin-Moore. “We received stronger and obtain significant tion Landover, MD 223 proposals submitted by financial support for their pro - $5,000 grams from many of the larger Housing Initiative To support educational and GLADYS NOON SPELLMAN SCHOLARSHIP large and small nonprofit orga - APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE nizations, requesting a total of corporate and philanthropic Partnership, Inc. enrichment opportunities for organizations throughout the Hyattsville, MD youth in the graphics produc - UPPER MARLBORO, MD - The Prince George's County $5 million. With $329,000 Women's History Month Committee has established a scholar - available, the selection process area. $10,000 tion industry To support the improvement ship in the memory of Congresswoman Gladys Noon Spellman. was very tough.” Proposals Ms. Spellman was a celebrated public servant of Prince were received from a wide The following is a partial list of and expansion of the Family St. Ann’s Infant and 2007 National Harbor Literacy Program, which serves Maternity Home George's County for more than two decades. array of organizations working Applications are now being accepted with the following crite - in the areas of recreation, edu - Community Outreach Grant primarily African immigrant Hyattsville, MD Fund grantees. and Latino children from low- $10,800 ria for interested candidates: cation, social services, leader - Candidate must be a Prince George's County resident. ship development, and arts and income households To support comprehensive resi - Accokeek Foundation dential services to young, sin - Candidate should be in the 12th grade (already accepted into culture, among others college). The most important criteria Accokeek, MD Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation gle mothers in Prince George’s $15,000 of Maryland, Inc. County, MD Candidate should be planning to major in government, criminal were based upon standard justice, political science, public administration, Fire Science or “indicators of effectiveness”, as To support expansion of the Hyattsville/Landover, MD African American interpreta - $6,000 Donald M. Taylor a health related field. defined by Grantmakers for Candidate should have outside interests and activities, includ - Effective Organizations. The tion program at National To support implementation of Aeronautical Academy Colonial Farm the Saturday Academy A-MAN Fort Washington, MD ing community service. indicators utilized to evaluate Candidate must be in good academic standing and demonstrate proposals included: 1) a sound Program at the Samuel Massie $10,000 Big Brothers Big Sisters of School in Forestville, MD To support the implementation financial need. strategy for achieving realistic Candidate must be able to attend the Annual Women's History goals; collaboration in the the National Capital Area of formal planning pertaining to Lanham, MD Little Foot Daycare, Inc. staff, curriculum design and luncheon at 11:30 on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Martin's delivery of services; 2) leverag - Crosswinds. ing support so that resources $15,000 Accokeek, MD selection of instructional mate - To support one-on-one mentor - $10,000 rials and resources Applications must be received by Monday, February 25, 2008. can be maximized; 3) leader - During the luncheon, County Executive Jack B. Johnson will ship and governance that reflect ing and family support services To support purchase of a van for transporting children to Top Banana Home Delivered present the Gladys Noon Spellman Award and scholarships. sound management practices; The Women's History Month Luncheon is made possible by the 4) outcomes that are specific, Christmas in April Prince recreational, cultural and arts Groceries, Inc. George’s County activities Brandywine, MD support of local businesses. measurable, achievable, realis - To obtain an application contact Ms. Ola Hill at (301) 952-3755 Clinton, MD $15,000 tic, cost effective and relevant; or download the application, available as an Adobe PDF or $10,000 Minority Access, Inc. To support helping more than 5) an evaluation process that Hyattsville, MD MSWord file. measures and maintains out - To support the purchase of sup - 200 Prince George’s County plies and materials needed to $12,500 seniors maintain involvement comes and accomplishments; To support two, three-week arts and 6) sound financial health repair the homes of elderly in community life and/or disabled homeowners camps that reflect a realistic budget Training Source and organizational systems that Seat Pleasant, MD Community Legal Services of Our Black Authors are in compliance with state, $10,000 Prince George’s County, Inc. Foundation federal and foundation report - To support the planning and Hyattsville, MD Largo, MD ing systems. implementation of an eight- $5,000 $10,000 In addition, in 2007 PGCF held week Life and and Ability To support free legal advice to To support expansion of the an informational meeting on Skills Training Program assist - residents of Oxon Hill, MD, writing camp and other writing September 20th and a daylong ing developmentally disabled and legal representation to spe - activities, including web plat - technical assistance session on youth who are exiting the pub - cial education students, ensur - forms and technology, for 80 September 29th. Close to 200 students lic schools participants attended each ses - ing appropriate school place - sion. Organizations learned ment Prince George’s Child United Communities Against Poverty, Inc. about the National Harbor Fund Cultural Academy for Resource Center, Inc. Capital Heights, MD grants program and its expecta - Excellence Largo, MD $5,800 tions, providing nonprofits with Hyattsville, MD $10,000 To support adult basic educa - best-practices information and $12,500 To support eight, 10-week tion, job readiness and job standards for writing grant pro - To support a music-based acad - series of Baby Arts Play and search assistance to unem - posals. “We felt that it was crit - emic and life skills enrichment Wolftrap Residency at the orga - ployed and/or underemployed ical to offer technical assistance out-of-school program for 80 nization’s Adelphi/Langley residents ages 17 to 24 to organizations seeking help in at-risk youth between the ages Park Family Support Center A4 — January 24 — January 30, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post COMMENTARY

Open to the Public

Benjamin L. Cardin United States Senator for Maryland

The U.S. Has An Opportunity to Lead the World in Reducing Global Warming Global warming is real and it is affecting the Electricity generating companies and major Montpelier Arts Center Earth. Earlier this year, I traveled with my industries would initially get modest, free alloca - The Arts Center which opened in 1979 houses three galleries, artist’s studios, and classrooms. Senate colleagues to Greenland where we saw tions to help them transition to cleaner technolo - Exhibitions include cutting edge work as well as more traditional approaches and feature both emerg - dramatic evidence of retreating glaciers and ris - gies. These free credits would gradually be ing and established regional, national and international artists. ing sea level caused by global warming over the phased out, providing strong incentives for last decade. cleaner and more efficient energy production and This year, a U.N. panel on climate change conservation, which would also help us toward released a report providing strong scientific evi - our goal of energy independence. dence that carbon dioxide and other heat-trap - The Committee-approved bill also included Child Watch ping greenhouse gases from human activity have my amendment that would boost funding for by Marion Wright Edelman caused substantial global warming since the mass transit systems by an estimated $46 billion 1950s. over the life of the bill. A Model For Academic Achievement Locally, we can see the effects of global With transportation emissions currently Excellence Charter School - warming. Global warming pollution has risen by accounting for 30% of all greenhouse gas emis - One of the greatest life pursue independent reading graders were the first in the 55% since 1960. The Blackwater Wildlife sions in the United States, a major boost in mass changers is a college education. after school. The students also school to take the standardized Refuge on the Eastern Shore, and Smith Island, transit will yield big benefits. For so many young people, col - have two classes of mathemat - New York State Math and situated in the Bay, have both lost approximately The legislation also strengthens energy effi - lege is a vehicle that allows ics each day, and Excellence Language Arts Exams. Their 30% of their land to rising sea levels. ciency standards for appliances and buildings in them to reinvent themselves in works on helping them reach performance was superb. The United States has an opportunity to order to address commercial and residential-sec - the image of their own dreams. their full potential in the areas Ninety-two percent of the stu - become a world leader in the fight against global tor demand not directly covered by the cap. It also empowers them to of leadership, creativity, team dents earned advanced or profi - warming. I have co-sponsored the Lieberman- In 2007, the Environmental Protection become assets to their families work and self-expression. A cient scores in language arts, Warner Climate Security Act, S. 2191, which Agency (EPA) found that if the United States and contributors to their com - sense of responsibility for one’s and 100 percent received requires a 70% reduction in greenhouse gases by cuts emissions to levels specified in the bill, and munities. But many young peo - community is established early advanced or proficient scores in 2050. S. 2191 sets short-term and long-term other nations make modest reductions as well, ple are precluded from higher as fourth grade big broth - math. ?Excellence Charter goals for reducing emissions, particularly carbon then greenhouse gas levels will be low enough to education, not because some - er/mentors are paired with sec - School is clearly a model that dioxide from most sectors of the economy, recent - avoid catastrophic impacts. one is standing at the university ond graders, and third-graders works. It is an antidote to the ly passed the Senate Environment and Public This climate change measure is not perfect, door barring their admission, are similarly paired with first- dysfunctional approaches to Works Committee, of which I am a member. but it is a very good beginning. If enacted, it but because they didn't receive graders. education in too many schools S. 2191 would reduce greenhouse gases by would be the strongest climate change law in the the most basic academic foun - Excellence provides a safe around the country. It has taken instituting a free-market system of “cap and world. Global warming is real and it’s increas - dation that elementary school haven from negative social a few basic components — trade” in which the government would allocate ing. It’s time to move aggressively to implement should have provided. In New pressures and stereotypes. It is quality teachers, a strong cur - shares of emissions credits. A similar cap-and- a policy that will help us, and the world, tackle York, one of a number of a place where it's "cool" to be riculum, character develop - trade system is used to control acid rain, and has this looming threat to our environment. schools addressing that lack of smart and excited about learn - ment, high expectations for per - proven successful. preparation is the Excellence ing. The school's teachers and formance and incentives for Charter School of Bedford staff are reliable and consistent achievement — and is using Stuyvesant, which serves adults who provide support, them to make fine men of these Jamail Larkins minority students from low- guidance, tutoring and encour - boys. income families who live in agement — especially to those This model must be replicated was appointed the some of Brooklyn’s most eco - students who need a refuge in thousands of school districts first Ambassador nomically depressed neighbor - from an abusive family life. in depressed urban and rural hoods. Each week ends with a Friday communities across our nation. for Aviation & Modeled after other high Community Meeting where stu - Our political decision makers Space Education performing charter schools, dents celebrate their accom - seem to have no problem find - Excellence Charter School plishments. Here they can ing the money and resources to for the Federal opened in 2004 as an all-boys shine as they sing songs, recite reproduce juvenile detention Aviation school dedicated to developing poems, share what they've centers in cookie cutter fashion. the knowledge, character and learned and exhibit exceptional Why not reproduce programs Administration, by leadership skills that students school work. The students also that help develop our children need to thrive both academical - perform a skit each week that into strong, self-sufficient, con - Administrator ly and as "honorable citizens demonstrates and reinforces tributing adults? Marion C. Blakey. and courageous leaders." one of the eight core values of For more information on the Students at Excellence are the Excellence School — schol - Children's Defense Fund, go to taught that through hard work arship, brotherhood, honesty, http://www.childrensdefense.or they can achieve anything. The justice, respect, hope, courage g/. school currently has 220 boys and love. At the meeting, the Marian Wright Edelman is The Wild Blue Yonder Needs You in grades K-4. Each year an Spirit Stick is presented to the President of the Children's additional kindergarten class student who best exemplifies Defense Fund and its Action I’ve been involved with and enamored by avi - the end of 2008, 27% of the current industry will be added until the school the goals and values of Council whose Leave No Child ation for 12 years, beginning at age 12 when I work force will be eligible to retire. This will cre - includes grades K-8 by school Excellence. He then has the Behind® mission is to ensure took my first flight. Although I loved flying and ate tremendous opportunities for newcomers to year 2011-12. Significant honor and responsibility of car - every child a Healthy Start, a the joy it brought me, it never occurred to me at the industry - beginning now. resources have been marshaled rying the Spirit Stick through - Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe that time that I would spend my entire working A wide range of different career fields are to enable Excellence students to out the week and serving as a Start and a Moral Start in life career in it…and earn a decent living by it. available in the aviation and aerospace industry. reach the school’s high expecta - role model to the other students. and successful passage to For the past three years, I’ve been traveling Traditional careers such as pilots (military, air - tions. The students attend a Excellence's success is mea - adulthood with the help of car - the country speaking to thousands of middle line, corporate) air traffic controllers, and longer than average school day, surable. Last year, the third- ing families and communities. school kids about aviation and careers it offers. mechanics are available. But there are a sub - from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., My alma mater has been sponsoring these 20-city stantial number of careers that most people do not and they benefit from small tours since I was a junior at Embry-Riddle consider, such as aeronautical engineering, air - classes as well as a Saturday The Prince George’s Post Aeronautical University. I’ve been telling these port management, aviation medical examiners, Tutoring Academy and a sum - students, as I share my story, that a career in avi - aviation attorneys, plus a wide range of other mer remediation program. A The Prince George?s Post ation is possible and attainable. career opportunities. So, while prime ingredient of the school’s P.O. Box 1001 15207 Marlboro P I recently read that aviation is in need of pilots employment numbers seem to be tottering in success is its corps of highly Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3151 and air traffic controllers; that there is a world - many industries, opportunities qualified teachers. Excellence Phone 301-627-0900 Legal Fax ¥ 301-627-6260 wide shortage of pilots. As evidenced by some abound in the aviation sector. employs a rigorous screening Editorial Fax ¥ 301-627-8147 airlines canceling flights, the shortage is here and Critical to a career in aviation is getting an process to select teachers who Contents ' 2004, The Prince George?s Post now. education that is focused on the business. That’s are committed to urban educa - In early 2000, aviation and its related eco - my mantra in speaking to sixth, seventh and tion and bridging the achieve - nomic activity was $976 Billion, which, at the eighth grade children. In order to become a Editor/Publisher Subscriptions ment gap. Teachers typically Legusta Floyd Anna Curry time, was greater than the gross national product competent member of in the aviation industry, stay late to prepare for the next of all but the US, Japan, Germany, France, UK, additional or ‘focused’ schooling is vital. General Manager/ Acting Editor day's classes and many tutor Italy, and China. It is a very large, diverse, and Today I am involved in the business side of Legal Advertising Manager Suzanne White students on Saturdays and after Brenda Boice exciting industry. The industry employs almost aviation. For the past three years I’ve been an school. 11 million people, who earned $278 billion in Ambassador for the Federal Aviation Legal Advertising Assistant Web Manager The heart of the school's cur - Kyler Quesenberry wages and salaries in the early 2000’s, and the Administration with a focus on safety and Robin Boerckel riculum is its emphasis on read - industry as a whole has a tendency to provide careers. And when I encourage young people to ing and mathematics. Each day, higher wages than other industries. pursue their studies and consider aviation, I every student has three hours of Prince George’s County, Md. Member National Newspaper Publishers In addition, very few industries are so assure them that opportunity really is a reality language arts instruction (phon - Association, and the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Press Association. involved in national pride (Apollo Missions), and available for all. As an African American, I ics, reading comprehension and The Prince George’s Post (ISSN 10532226) is published every Thursday protection (defense), and economic activities can attest to it. My greatest joy is still piloting a writing). Parents must sign a by the New Prince George’s Post Inc., 15207 Marlboro Pike, (general aviation and airline passenger and plane through the wild blue yonder. daily log book to certify that Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. freight operations). Jamail Larkins is national spokesperson for Subscription rate: 25 cents per single copy; $15 per year; their child has completed his There will always be a need for the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FAA $7.50 senior citizens and students; out of county add $1; out of state add homework and that he has read Aviation/Aerospace Industry; we will always Ambassador for Aviation & Space Education, $2. Periodical postage paid at Southern Md. 20790. with the family for at least 20 need people to fly and maintain aircraft. and a consultant to several aviation organiza - Postmaster, send address changes to Prince George’s Post, P.O. Box minutes. The goal is to develop Therefore, there is significant job security. By tions. He still flies as an aerobatic air show pilot. 1001, Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. a love of reading and a desire to January 24 — January 30, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A5 BUSINESS

Practical Money Skills Environmental Defense Appeals By Jason Alderman Intercounty Connector Ruling Make A Will Before Challenge Focuses on Alleged Clean Air Act Violations By Press Office tion standard for tiny particu - argue that the court unlawfully ways such as I-95, I-270, and I- It’s Too Late Environmental Defense late matter (2.5 millionths of a allowed the agencies to ignore 370. You’d never want to meter or less in diameter), a the public health impacts of air “In his written opinion, the dangerous pollutant that is pollution within the zone where judge admitted that our argu - compound your loved Environmental Defense associated with heart attacks, highway emissions have been ments that air pollution moni - ones’ misery should you today filed an appeal of a feder - irregular heartbeat, asthma shown to impair lung develop - tors miles away from I-95 did become seriously ill or al judge’s ruling in favor of attacks, reduced lung function, ment among children, and exac - not fairly represent pollution die, but that’s exactly government agencies that bronchitis, and premature erbate the serious danger to next to the road had ‘resonated what might happen if you approved the proposed death. The region also violates health from asthma and heart with the court,’ but then pro - haven’t adequately Intercounty Connector . The the federal standard for ground- attacks. ceeded to give deference to the planned for your future Audubon Naturalist Society has level ozone, a major component The ICC is a proposed six- agencies to disregard these seri - care and the distribution decided not to file an additional of smog. lane, 19-mile toll highway con - ous problems,” concluded of your possessions. appeal of the issues it had “The court’s ruling falls necting I-95 and US-1 in Prince Replogle. “The flaws in this Fewer than half of raised in the case, choosing to woefully short of the bar and George’s County with I-270/I- legal opinion leave us with no Americans have drafted a support the claims based on the fails to address the serious 370 at Shady Grove in alternative but to appeal this will, and fewer still pos - state’s failure to prevent the health threat of air pollution Montgomery County. The decision in the hope that the sess a living will or serious air quality and human generated by traffic on the ICC agency approvals assumed that higher court will more effec - durable powers of attorney for health care and finances. health threats raised in the and other roads,” said Michael monitors located more than 1.5 tively consider clear Clean Air Do you think you haven’t enough money to worry about appeal by Environmental Replogle, a civil engineer, miles from major highways Act requirements that would a will or other end-of-life documents? Think again. Even Defense, and a separate appeal transportation director for could represent the pollution better protect the health of the those with very modest assets need to plan in advance or by Sierra Club based on the Environmental Defense, and a levels experienced by neighbor - thousands of people living risk leaving their family and friends with a legal night - National Environmental Policy former consultant for the hoods, schools, and parks in close to the proposed ICC and mare to sort out. Act. Federal Highway close proximity to major high - I-95.” Here are several documents to consider, depending on The appeal seeks review in Administration . “The court’s your age, health, financial situation and family status: the U.S. Court of Appeals for ruling gave unwarranted defer - A will. This document states how your assets should the Fourth Circuit of the ence to government agencies to be distributed after death. Without a valid will, every - November 8 ruling by Judge ignore what the law requires.” thing usually goes to your surviving spouse, children or Alexander Williams, Jr. of the Environmental Defense other relatives, while friends, charities or other organiza - United States District Court for maintains that ICC approvals tions will get nothing. Basically, the state will decide, the District of Maryland, violated federal law because the despite your preferences. Greenbelt Division. It main - agencies based their assessment Do-it-yourself will kits are available, though if trusts, tains that agencies violated the of compliance with air quality complex estates or large amounts of money are involved, Clean Air Act and other federal standards on measurements consider using an attorney who specializes in estate law laws when they approved the made well beyond the zone of to draw up the will. ICC. The Washington, DC- impact where highway emis - A few other important considerations: Maryland-Virginia area already sions would violate the national PHOTO COURTESY MEDIA RELATIONS SHA Before assigning an executor, make sure that person violates the Environmental standards. Appellants also will Description(E): Design and construction of the ICC from is up to the task. Protection Agency’s air pollu - Name an alternate executor, in case something hap - I-95 to US 1. Approx. 0.9 miles of four/six-lane highway pens to the primary. Make sure your will agrees with any beneficiary Science in Marketing and his riculum that compliments a approximately 1,000 students, from A 1 forms you’ve signed for retirement plans, IRAs, life Gym Associate’s degree in Business child’s natural curiosity and most of whom are from the insurance policies and other assets. Often, those forms of Clinton at 8887 Woodyard Management from classes that are infused with age District of Columbia, with oth - will take legal precedence. This is especially critical if Road, opened on January 14. Southeastern University, where appropriate music, activity, and ers from around the world. The you’ve divorced, remarried or had additional children The two parents became he also sought help from and skill development emphasizing University is located at 6th and and never changed beneficiaries. inspired by seeing their then 18- attended classes at the Center physical, intellectual, emotion - I Streets in the Southwest quad - Financial durable power of attorney. This document month-old son Fletcher Jr. gain for Entrepreneurship. Mrs. al, and social development. rant of Washington, DC. specifies who will have the legal authority to pay your confidence and develop social White obtained a Master of Southeastern also provided Southeastern’s Center for bills, manage assets and conduct other financial matters and cognitive skills through Business Administration in the Whites with another oppor - Entrepreneurship Workforce if you become incapacitated and are unable to do so games and activities when he Financial Management from tunity. When Southeastern’s Development Program was yourself. If sibling rivalry might become a factor, con - was enrolled in The Little Gym Southeastern University in President Dr. Charlene Drew established to develop the skills sider a trusted friend, financial advisor or bank trust in Waldorf, Maryland in 2004 2002, and has a Bachelor of Jarvis heard about the Whites’ of individuals seeking to department. and 2005. Finding the programs Science in Accounting from business venture with The Little improve their job performance Health care durable power of attorney (health care rewarding and fun, they decid - Norfolk State University in Gym, she forwarded their or general understanding of a proxy). This document assigns someone to make med - ed to open their own gym fran - Norfolk, Virginia. With her 12 names to IBM who offered topic via seminars, clinics, short ical decisions for you if you’re unable. Make sure you chise to serve children, ages 4 years of consulting experience, them an opportunity to test for and certificate level courses. assign someone who would closely follow your wishes months to 12 years, in southern she works as an associate senior the IBM and the World Bank’s These specialized programs are and can make tough decisions. Prince George’s County. financial lead at Booz Allen International Financial designed based on industry Living will. Also called a health care directive, this Fletcher White, a 235-pound Hamilton in McLean, Virginia. Corporation’s (IFC) Small and demands. The Center for document tells doctors your wishes regarding which former linebacker, is the full - In recalling how the Center Medium Enterprise Toolkit, Entrepreneurship, established medical treatments and life-support procedures you do or time gym director, and he will of Entrepreneurship helped which offers online business in 2003, has already responded don’t want. Have your doctor put a copy in your medical also train children. along with him, Mr. White said, “The tools and templates to help with programs in addition to a file. his wife LaSonya how to do Center for Entrepreneurship has small businesses expand and certificate program for potential With all of these documents, make sure you sign and cartwheels on the balance been a major resource of infor - grow. Impressed by Mr. White’s business owners and workshops date them properly and have them witnessed and nota - beam, flip on the parallel bars mation for me both in class feedback about the tools, he and courses to prepare more rized, when appropriate. Create a master file with these and do hand stands, just as they studies and in the real world.” was asked to be in IBM’s com - successful entrepreneurs. and other important documents and tell your kids where learned by attending The Little Mr. White continued: “I mercial and was interviewed by In response to rapid growth it is. Documents might include birth and marriage cer - Gym’s boot camp in Scottsdale, keep in touch with Professor several local and national in the demand for health ser - tificates, employment, military and tax records, bank and Arizona. He also plans to go out Telaekah K. Brooks reporters. vices, the Center for investment accounts, real estate and automobile titles, to the community and visit [Department Chair of Business About Southeastern Entrepreneurship successfully medical and insurance policies, contact information for schools, daycare facilities and Management and Public University and the Center for developed the Center for Allied your doctors, lawyer and financial advisor. Consider parent organizations to pitch the Administration and founder of Entrepreneurship Health Education (CAHE), stashing a back-up copy in a safe deposit box. mantra of “motor skill devel - the Center of Entrepreneurship] Southeastern University located in the heart of the There are dozens of variations on these and other opment made fun builds confi - and consider her to be my Small (www.Southeastern.edu) is a District’s Ward 8 at the Greater legal documents you should know about. AARP dence that leads to a lifetime of Business and Professional private, non-profit institution of Southeast Community Hospital. (www.aarp.org/families/legal_issues) provides detailed success.” While his wife will Services subject matter higher learning offering under - Students are trained and educat - information, including an extensive glossary of legal keep her current job, she will resource. Through her I’ve graduate and graduate degrees ed in four high growth fields— terms. Another good resource is Practical Money Skills also handle the financials and found a Certified Public in business management and medical assisting, medical lab for Life, a free personal financial management site creat - do some weekend training. In Accountant for my business and technology, with a focus on technology, cardiovascular ed by Visa, which features information on many issues addition, the couple has hired gained valuable knowledge in regional economical develop - technology, and medical coding related to elder care and financial planning seven coaches with back - how Small Business ment. and billing. (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/elder). grounds in gymnastics, cheer - Administration (SBA) loans are Founded by the YMCA in These fields are experienc - Nobody wants to think about their own mortality, but leading, and athletic manage - structured.” 1879 and chartered by Congress ing severe shortages across the you can spare your family a lot of grief in the future by ment. What first inspired the in 1937, Southeastern has a his - region and provide livable planning now. The enthusiasm of the new Whites to open a franchise of tory of tailoring programs to wages. The CAHE has received Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education business owners is paired with The Little Gym is also central meet the needs of contemporary funding from the DC programs. To sign up for a free monthly personal their solid education and to the gym’s purpose. The Little businesses in order to provide a Department of Health’s Primary finance e-Newsletter, go to employment background. Mr. Gym, which started in 1976, qualified pool of local employ - Care and Prevention www.practicalmoneyskills.com/newsletter. White received his Bachelor of offers an ever-changing cur - ees. Southeastern enrolls Administration. A6 — January 24 — January 30, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post

OUT ON THE TOWN Movie Review County Events January 24 - January 30

The Bucket List AFTERNOON TEA: JAN PROKOP & FRANK PONZIO Thursday, January 24 (2 pm) Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd, Ft. Washington. What happens when Bach meets Porter, and Rodgers & Hart team up with Ellington? Jan Prokop and Frank Ponzio, with their careful - ly honed artistry, exuberance and charm, create a chemistry that's exudes sheer elegance and wit. ($) 301-203-6070. www.pgparks.com.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE CHAMBER BAND Friday, January 25 (8 pm) Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd, Ft. Washington. Bolling Air Force Base Chamber Players continues its series of delightful chamber music sessions. Throughout this season, please join us in welcoming some of Washington, DC’s best musi - cians to our state – ALL FOR FREE! A perfect family out - ing! 301-203-6070. www.pgparks.com.

R&B CONCERT: SKIP MAHONEY & THE CASUALS Sunday, January 27 (8 pm) Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd, Ft. Washington. DC’s leg - endary 70’s R&B group in concert. ($) 301-203-6070. www.pgparks.com

JOHN HADFIELD'S SCIENCE SHOW Sunday, January 27 (11am, 1pm & 2:30 pm) College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park. Annual favorite at the Aviation Museum. An ener - PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROS. getic mix of science, singing, music and magic. Children The Bucket List: Starring Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Sean Hayes, and Rob Reiner. © Warner Bros. must be accompanied by adult. ($) 301-864-6029. www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com.

2007 CHOREOGRAPHER’S SHOWCASE Sunday, January 27 (8pm) Clarice Smith Performing Arts Could Have Been Titled Center, University of MD, College Park. This annual showcase delights audiences with diverse perspectives in modern dance. Performances are selected by nationally renowned adjudicators. ($) 301-405-ARTS. www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu GrumpNicyholsonOand lhdis co-sStar iMcorgakn list wGith a muixtureyof ns oble and picturesque By Steve Rhodes Freeman, those fans so dyed-in-the-wool things he wants to do before he “kicks the Freelance Writer MARYLAND CUP: CHEER & DANCE COMPETITION that they even like seeing their favorite bucket.” Edward, the guy in the next bed, Saturday & Sunday, January 27-28 (Sat. 10-3 pm, Sun. 9-5 RATING (0 TO ****): ** movie stars in very lame movies. takes Carter’s list and embellishes it with pm) Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper While the morose Edward has never want - more daring items from sky diving to “kiss - Marlboro. As many as 100 school, recreational, and all- “I run hospitals, not health spas,” Edward ed for anything in his life, except friends, ing the most beautiful girl in the world.” star cheer and dance teams will compete in this annual Cole (Jack Nicholson) says, explaining his Carter Chambers (Freeman) is a happy They will eventually do it all before they event. ($) 301-952-7999. www.showplacearena.com. business operating philosophy, “two beds working class stiff with a large body of die, leaving bad jokes all along the way. A to a room, no exceptions.” A tough-as- family and friends. The two of them are warning is in order. You may leave the ANNUAL BRIDAL EXPO nails zillionaire, the ever lonely Edward has complete opposites, except that they’ve theater with a guilty conscious, having Monday, January 28 (1-4 pm) Newton White Mansion, a hidden heart of gold. But, while his heart both been given only months to live. hoped that both of them would just go 2708 Enterprise Rd, Mitchellville. Plan your wedding from may be golden, his brain has cancer. A But, this being a movie, and a very sappy ahead and die in order to put you out of start to finish. Meet vendors who can make your day spe - man who has had four wives but only one one at that, our two sick patients go from your misery. cial. ($) 301-249-1604. www.pgparks.com. successful marriage — to his business — appearing deathly ill to having boundless THE BUCKET LIST runs too long even at he finds himself trapped by his own rules, energy so that they can go on a worldwide just 1:37. It is rated PG-13 for “language, BLACK JOURNEY since he is hospitalized in a shared room. tour to do all of the things they want to do including a sexual reference” and would be Thursday, January 31-February 1 (10:15 am & 12 pm) THE BUCKET LIST, which might as well before they die. During this last act of acceptable for kids around 9 and up. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly. have been titled GRUMPY OLD SICK their lives, they appear to be some of the The film opens nationwide in the United American Family Theatre celebrates 200 years of African- GUYS, is directed by Rob Reiner healthiest old people on the planet. That is States on Friday January 11, 2007. In the American heritage told with chants, jazz, blues, rock, rap (RUMOR HAS IT…). The film’s target until, as promised, they keel over and die. Silicon Valley, it will be showing at the and gospel. ($) 301-277-1710. www.pgparks.com. demographics appear to be people seventy- The title’s bucket list is made at first by AMC theaters, the Century theaters and the five and up. Or for some types of fans of Carter. An auto mechanic, he starts off his Camera Cinemas. White House Says No to Denzel Washington's 'Great tion. Book Review By Roger Friedman Freelance Writer Ironically, Laura Bush gave a speech in March 2005 at an Novel Brings to Light Some of the One Golden Globe nominat - Atlanta high school praising ed movie that won't be shown at urban debate programs at an the White House this month: event called "Helping Denzel Washington's "The America's Youth." Challenges ostofry abtouht praeyer anVd humianerejtecntion.am Vet "How is debate helping chil - Courtesy Marketing Representative Great Debaters." Tate Publishing and Enterprises Author, Sarah Wind lives with her The highly praised film, dren in Atlanta?" she said then. husband, also a Vietnam vet, and chil - starring Oscar winners "Debaters learn how to identify Mustang, OK- Author Sarah Wind, dren in Tucson. She has enjoyed writ - Washington and Forest a good argument and reject a of Tucson, AZ has brought the plight of ing for many years and is a gifted sto - Whitaker, was just nominated bad one, so they're better the homeless vet to life by putting a ryteller. She and her family are active in for eight NAACP Image equipped to deal with the haz - face on him and exposing an issue that their local church where Sarah is Awards. ards of negative peer pressure." won't go away in her book "From the involved in the church’s prison ministry But a memo from the White Dennard, of the White Jungle to My Heart". Although John correspondence courses. Sarah and her House's Paris Dennard, which House's office of Legislative had faced nightmares and doubts about husband conduct Bible studies in their this column has seen, says that Affairs, told me when I spoke his Creator for years, God had never home. "there will not be a screening to him this morning that "there forgotten about John. 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Schultz, senior adviser for con - 2008) – In honor of Black influence in American music. invite students to address the Giant’s Martin Luther King Jr. O’Malley also wants to sumer protection initiatives in History Month, Giant Food is It features profile articles on six question, “How can service to Essay Contest, visit your local require that mortgage origina - the Department of Labor, proud to celebrate the contribu - African Americans who have others make you great?” Each Giant or go to the company’s tor licensees track rates of Licensing and Regulation. tions of African American made significant contributions essay submission will be website at www.giantfood.com. default and foreclosure. Five foreclosure bills are musical artists with the release to the genres of Gospel, Blues, judged on the basis of original - Services would be required to pending in the legislature, of its annual Profiles in Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Rock ity, creativity and adherence to About Giant Food report fraud, theft, forgery and including a measure to allow Excellence brochure. The and Hip Hop. the essay topic. One winner Giant Food LLC, headquar - other financial crimes within homeowners to stop the sale of brochure, which recounts Giant distributes the free will be selected from every tered in Landover, MD, oper - five days of discovery or con - their foreclosed property within African American heritage by brochures in its stores and also grade level and each winner ates 186 supermarkets in viction. three days of a sales contract. highlighting significant accom - provides free copies to local will be awarded a $250 savings Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, “In Maryland, it’s far more Another measure, co-spon - plishments and milestones schools and community organi - bond. Entry forms are available and the District of Columbia, difficult to become a barber sored by Delegates Melvin achieved by African zations. Reproducible copies of at all Giant stores and on its and employs approximately than a broker,” Perez said. Stukes, D-Baltimore City, and Americans, will be available in the brochure are also available website. Entry forms and 21,000 associates. Included The governor also has four Barbara Robinson, D- all Giant stores, while supplies on Giant’s website essays must be postmarked or within the 186 stores are 166 legislative proposals which are Baltimore City, urges Congress last, beginning Feb. 1, 2008. (www.giantfood.com). Jeanine received via email by Feb. 15, full-service pharmacies. For expected to be introduced to to establish a federal agency to This will be the 16th year the Jones, Director of Diversity for 2008. more on Giant, visit the legislature this week. oversee mortgage matters and company has published Profiles Giant Food, commented, “The For additional information www.giantfood.com. Among them is a credit reg - declare a temporary moratori - in Excellence. Giant will also Profiles in Excellence ulation bill requiring mortgage um on foreclosures. celebrate Black History Month brochures have exceptional originators to more closely “Millions of Americans and Martin Luther King Jr. Day value in educating and increas - scan borrowers’ ability to repay could face foreclosures and the by sponsoring its second annual ing awareness about the loans. One bill creates a crimi - loss of their homes in the com - Martin Luther King Jr. Essay achievements and contributions nal mortgage fraud statute, and ing months,” the bill states, Contest which will be open to that African Americans have another seeks to reduce the suggesting the national econo - all students in grades 6 to 9. made throughout history. We number of times a foreclosure my could suffer a collapse The essay contest will begin are honored to be able to cele - advertisement must appear in a worse than the one that caused Jan. 15, and run through Feb. brate the legacy of those who newspaper - a move designed the Great Depression. 15, 2008. have contributed to the rich his - to ease advertisement costs on This year’s edition of tory of our country.” homeowners. — Capital News Service Profiles in Excellence is a cele - Giant’s Dr. Martin Luther Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977) “The bills are part of the reporter Kelly Wilson con - governor’s package of reforms tributed to this story. Poor Kids from A 1 issues going on in Baltimore,” poverty rates don’t surprise him. said. “If you really factored that where the survey said the over - But, he said, the surveys in, you’d find there are many, Binta Robinson, 35, has doing well, according to all poverty rate was 22.2 per - shouldn’t necessarily be taken many more families affected.” Wynn from A 1 Daraius Irani, director of cent. The state average was 8.3 at face value. Advocates for Maryland’s shift could also be worked at the patent office for applied economics at the percent. Children and Youth periodical - attributed to a change in the had received good ratings and about nine years and said she Regional Economic Studies Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., ly calculates the cost of raising main source of the survey’s productivity awards. In 2000, has filed five or six discrimina - Institute at Towson University. agreed that while the survey is a family in Maryland, and data, Census Bureau Survey the patent office even paid for tion and retaliation complaints But Irani said the state should encouraging, it’s not yet time to Joseph said the group found it’s Statistician Craig Cruse said. her to go to The Catholic stemming from 2004 when a be wary of how it interprets the declare a victory. significantly higher in “We have a data source that’s University of America previous supervisor repeatedly survey. “We have quite a distance to Maryland than the federally- much more rich and robust,” Columbus School of Law at gave her work bad marks. “Arguably, if you’re looking go . . . before every child across established poverty line, which Cruse said, to the tune of rough - night. Robinson also testified during at data that says programs our state and across the country is $20,650 for a family of four. ly 3 million people surveyed as The patent office fired Berry the No Fear Tribunal in May we’ve been putting in place are obtains the health care, nutri - “Maryland is one of the high - opposed to 100,000. “It gives for low productivity and incor - and hopes Wynn’s effort will successful, it could say that we tion, education, housing and est-cost states in the country to us a source of much more reli - rect work on Jan. 6, 2006, a bring change. don’t need to increase them,” overall support they need to ful - live in,” Joseph said. “Depending able and accurate data.” year and a half after she gradu - “They have a pattern of doing Irani said. fill their basic needs and reach on the jurisdiction, (the cost of As for the delay in the report’s ated from law school. “That this to a disproportionate To change more than that, he their greatest potential,” Cardin living) could be two to three release, Cruse said his program improvement wasn’t appreciat - amount of black people,” said, would be a mistake. said in an e-mailed statement. times the federal poverty level.” hopes to publish two year’s ed,” Berry said. Robinson said. “It just seems “We wouldn’t want this to be Matthew Joseph, executive Consequently, the data could worth of surveys in 2008 to Berry challenged her termina - like if someone doesn’t like taken as a sign we should cut director of Advocates for be deceiving, he said. catch up. tion and returned to work in you they could ruin your career poverty programs in Children and Youth in “It’s not really as accurate to “Up to this date, it’s just been August 2006 as part of a settle - and there’s very little you could Maryland,” he said. “Hopefully Maryland, said that because of look at a national standard a matter of getting all the data ment with the patent office. do.” this doesn’t mask some of the the state’s wealth, the low given the higher cost,” Joseph together.” But Berry was fired the second The patent office doesn’t com - time in November, she said, ment on staff issues, but after contacting Congress spokeswoman Jennifer Byrne EDUCATION from A 1 change that. Reinhard, spokesman for the over 11 low-achieving middle members and testifying at a No said complaints are taken very Last month, House Speaker Maryland State Department of and high schools in Baltimore FEAR Tribunal about the retal - seriously. called her a ‘poster child’ for Michael E. Busch, D-Anne Education. while O’Malley was Baltimore iation she faced after being “USPTO management is com - President Bush’s “No Child Arundel, and Senate President The record of Maryland mayor, but she was rebuffed. rehired. The patent office again mitted to a workplace free of Left Behind” law and “a pawn” Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., D- schools is mixed. Montgomery Consistency is difficult to said it was for low productivity, discrimination and retaliation, of the Republican Party, Calvert, sent a letter urging the County schools have long been achieve in any state, said she said. and to ensuring that all employ - according to the Associated state board to not reappoint ranked among the best in the “Quality Counts” Project “This is an abuse of power and ees are aware of their rights as Press. Grasmick. Grasmick was also nation, with three schools plac - Director Chris Swanson. when you report to Congress, well as the safeguards that are O’Malley cannot change her opposed by former Democratic ing among the top 50 public “The big challenge we see for your hands get chopped off,” in place to protect them,” reappointment by the State Gov. Parris Glendening. high schools nationwide in the high-performing states is they Berry said. “They know we’re Byrne said in an e-mail. Board of Education, which was Wednesday, her administra - last US News and World Report fail to continue to do well for all naked and have no protection Berry is now challenging her dominated by outgoing board tion touted the long runs of the listing. students,” said Swanson. whatsoever.” second termination through the members from Republican superintendents in the top three However, many Baltimore “The high-performing states The new legislation, Berry Equal Employment Gov. Robert Ehrlich’s adminis - ranked states. “This sort of con - schools are violent and perform do very well overall but they said, will let workers speak out Opportunity Commission, and tration. However he has said sistency breeds excellence in well below expectations. (also) have very poor-perform - about discrimination without hopes she can get her job back, that he’ll push for legislation to the state system,” said Bill Grasmick attempted to take ing schools.” fear of retaliation. again. A8 — January 24 — January 30, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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