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OMMUNITY EWSPAPER FOR RINCE EORGE S OUNTY SINCE A C N P G ’ C 1932 Vol. 87, No. 12 March 21 — March 27, 2019 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents Statement: Council Chair PGFD Fire Investigator Graduates Todd M. Turner on Police Academy With Distinction Proposed F Y 2020 Budget By Mark e. braDY physical Fitness, sergeant F. Gaughan Me - Fire/eMs Department’s office of the Fire Prince George’s County morial award for achievement in Criminal Marshal. Council Begins Budget Review Process Following Fire/EMS Department law and the sergeant Joseph k. brown “i could not be more proud of Fire in - Receipt of County Executive’s Proposed Spending Plan Memorial award for the Highest academic vestigator Villasenor. Her achievements larGo , Md. (March 13, 2019)—a prince Class average (97.8%). “i am impressed during her time at the police academy re - By anGela roUson George’s County Firefighter/Medic joined and honored to have a Fire/eMs Depart - flect favorably upon her as an individual Prince George’s County Council Media the County police basic Training academy ment member graduate with such high ac - and on the Fire/eMs Department as a Class 138 in order to qualify for the position colades,” said Fire Chief benjamin M. whole,” said Fire Chief barksdale. Upper Marlboro (March 14, 2019)—[on March 14], the of Fire investigator. Fire Fighter/Medic barksdale. Deputy Chief alan Doubleday who over - prince George’s County Council received an overview of the Fiscal andi inez Villasenor graduated [March 13] Joining Fire Chief barksdale at the grad - sees the office of the Fire Marshal said, Year 2020 operating and Capital budget proposals from County with her class and did so with distinction. uation ceremony in largo were Deputy Fire “Fire investigator Villasenor is joining a executive angela alsobrooks. addressing the County’s budget pri - Villasenor was presented with three top Chief alan Doubleday, assistant Fire Chiefs talented group of personnel. Her skills and orities in Fiscal Year 2020 demands efficient and effective manage - honors during the ceremony including; ser - bJ Harris and Gary krichbaum as well as talents will be put to good use as a member ment of the County’s finances and we appreciate the great vision, geant robert J. Talbert Memorial award for the majority of the personnel from the of the office of the Fire Marshal.” focus and diligence of the executive branch in formulating this proposed spending plan. This Council is committed to an open, inclusive and participatory budget process, and we look forward to working collaboratively with County executive alsobrooks and her budget team, County residents, and all stake holders to produce a final spending plan that reflects our shared priorities for education; crime reduction and safe neighborhoods; economic development; quality of life; transporta - tion; infrastructure and the environment. The 2020 Fiscal Year begins July 1, 2019. pursuant to the County Charter, the County Council, in its role as fiscal steward over tax - payer dollars, must adopt a balanced spending plan for prince George’s County on or before June 1. over the next few months, the County Council will engage in a careful and deliberate review of the FY 2020 budget proposal. This process includes work through the Council committees, staff reviews, and vitally important public engagement. The Council will hold several public meetings and hearings regarding the budget before it is adopted. Citizens and residents are strongly encouraged to attend the following County Council public Hearings on the proposed FY 2020 County budget.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Budget—April 9, 2019, 2:00 p.m. Community Development Block Grant—April 16, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Budget—April 23, 2019, 7:00 p.m. FY 2020 County Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program—April 29 and May 7, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

all Council budget public hearings will be held in the Council Hearing room, First Floor, County administration building, 14741 Gov. oden bowie Drive, in Upper Marlboro. To testify, contact the Clerk of the Council at 301-952-3600, TDD 301-925-5167. public hearing dates and times are subject to change. all Council meetings, including budget sessions, are live-streamed and available via the Council’s website, https://pgccouncil.us, for on-demand viewing. For updated information on the Council budget process, pHoToGrapH CoUrTesY prinCe GeorGe’s CoUnTY Fire/eMs DeparTMenT committee work sessions and public hearings, visit the Council’s Fire Investigator Villasenor has the honor to present the class flag of Police Basic Training Class #138. FY 2020 budget portal. Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration Honors Year of the Veteran By elYzabeTH MarCUssen a time of fellowship and a warm and of Vets, Honor salutes led by Fort George Hospice of the Chesapeake hearty welcome at its 5th annual Wel - G. Meade’s Garrison Command sergeant come Home Vietnam Veterans Day Cel - Major brian s. Cullen and the premier pasaDena, Md. (March 13, 2019)— ebration. The event will be held from 4 of an inspirational video about the im - last month, Governor larry Hogan pro - to 7 p.m. March 29 at baltimore bWi portance of volunteering to care for and claimed 2019 the Year of the Veteran in Hilton Hotel, 1739 W. nursery road, honor veterans. The event is sponsored Maryland. The proclamation raises linthicum, Maryland. by TowerCares Foundation and bill and awareness of the service of Maryland’s The doors will open at 4 p.m. so Viet - rose lovelace. 380,000 veterans as well as highlights nam Veterans can enjoy hors d’oeuvres Tickets are required to attend and several significant military anniversaries. and beverages while catching up with fel - can be obtained online at https:// at the top of that list is the fifth anniver - low brothers and sisters of the war. The www.hospicechesapeake.org/ sary of the first piece of legislation signed 90 minutes prior to the start of the pro - 2019-whvvd/. They are free for Vietnam into law by Hogan which established gram also will be a time to visit with rep - Veterans and one guest. all others may Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. resentatives from a number of agencies attend for $30 per person. Hospice of the Chesapeake is honored and organizations dedicated to assisting With offices in pasadena and largo, to be part of that historic moment, as it veterans. Maryland, the nonprofit is a Commemo - was at the nonprofit’s request that the The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. rative partner in the United states of legislation was introduced by state sen. and will feature remarks from Dr. scott america Vietnam War Commemoration pHoToGrapH CreDiT: JiM WelDaY John astle in 2015. The intent of the law shreve, national Director of Hospice and as well as a level 5 partner in the We (March 29, 2018) Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Bobbi Hovis shows off her Woman was to celebrate and acknowledge every palliative Care for Veterans affairs and Honor Veterans program, a national hos - Veteran hat as she attends her fourth Hospice of the Chesapeake Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran and give them the warm retired army sgt. Major rodwell l. pice initiative honoring the men and Vietnam Veterans Day. Hovis was the first Navy nurse to volunteer to go to Viet - welcome and gratitude they deserved five Forbes, Fort George G. Meade’s former women from all branches of the military nam in 1963. decades ago. Garrison Command sergeant Major, who have served our country. Just as they have done the last four among others. other highlights will in - journey with illness and loss. For more Editor’s Note: see page a8 for infor - years, the nonprofit invites Vietnam Vet - clude patriotic music performed by the For 40 years, Hospice of the Chesapeake information, please visit www.hospice mation on the 9th annual Maryland Vet - erans and their guests to find resources, U. s. naval academy band and Voices has been caring for life throughout the chesapeake.org. erans Creative arts Festival in bowie.

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To Be Equal : Doctors Community Hospital’s Coalition Vows to Reform Dark Movie Review: Earth Talk College Admissions Scandal Four-Star Quality Rating Highest Underbelly of Timeshare Industry Green Book Dear EarthTalk: Highlights Rampant Inequality in in Prince George’s County “The timeshare is expensive, and Whatever flaws the film has, its two I saw a news item about overhaul - Educational Access according to medicare.gov, the maintenance fees continue to in - leads are well-matched, with an easy - ing classic old cars with electric Given the outrageous advantage “Health Compare has information crease,” said Tanyelle Dyson. going rapport. and there’s an undeni - engines, and wondering if this wealthy families already legally have, about the quality of care at over 4,000 “every time i try to book something able thrill to seeing racist crackers get can be done with any old car, the cheating scandal throws new light Medicare-certified hospitals, includ - there is nothing available and i’m their comeuppance, no matter how con - such as my 1999 Subaru on the disparity of opportunity for ing over 130 Veteran administration not able to go on any vacation.” trived or manipulative it may be. Outback? low-income students and children of (Va) medical centers, across the —Tim st. Germain, boise, iD color. country.” Commentary, page a4 Community, page a5 Business and Finance , page a5 Out on the Town , page a6 Features , page a7 A2 — March 21 — March 27, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post TOWNS and NEIGHBORS In and Around Morningside-Skyline by Mary McHale 301-735-3451 Around the County Mary’s life and times, or how are newsletter in 1970 and writing this col - seven-month renovation to upgrade its Local Students Honored things going so far? umn in 1976. i continue to do both. entrance, increase usable outdoor space i turned 90 last week. i was feted and its community garden. The Museum, Maryland Students Among Fall 2018 Graduates with a big family bash at daughter And now… at 1901 Fort place se, opened in 1957. elaine’s Turning pointe Dance studio in 2004 i lost my Jack and in 2016, Of Fort Hays State University in Hanover. it was great fun. my son brian. i miss them so much! Morningside Memories: HaYs, kan. (March 12, 2019)—local and area students from Maryland but, to start at the beginning: i was My children—kathleen, Mike, 49 years ago are among the 867 who completed associate, bachelor’s or graduate degrees born March 12, 1929 at Henry Ford Therese, John, elaine and sheila—did benjamin D. Foulois Junior High at Fort Hays state University, Hays, kan., in the fall 2018 semester. Hospital in Detroit to Dr. richard a remarkable job putting together my school was dedicated March 10, 1970 Graduates are listed with their degrees and majors and, in parentheses, Mudd, an intern from Washington D.C., 90th celebration. Most of my grand- with Harold e. bayes, principal. Fr. areas of concentration. and rose krummack Mudd, a nurse and great-grandchildren and my sister Francis Dolan, assistant pastor at st. Upper Marlboro: Julie Ann Gordon , a bachelor of General studies from nebraska. i grew up in Dearborn, stella were there. all told, about 40. philip’s Church, gave the invocation. (literature). Cincinnati and saginaw, Michigan, and less than a year later, on Jan. 31, The university conferred 222 graduate degrees (master’s, education got my education with the nuns at But there was an unexpected 1971, Fr. Dolan suffered a massive cere - specialist and Doctor of nursing practice), 625 bachelor’s degrees and 20 Catholic elementary schools. guest… bral hemorrhage while playing basket - associate degrees. by 1941 america was at war. Dad Flu! about a quarter of those who ball with teens during open Gym, at Fort Hays state, one of six public universities in the kansas board of moved us to kelly Field in san antonio attended came down with it. Me, too. Foulois. He died. He was 42. regents system, does not release degree lists until transcripts have been where he headed the medical depart - i’m typing, still coughing and sneezing, verified as having met all requirements for graduation. ment and i attended our lady of the but enjoying sharing my life with you. Dick Krueger, CIA Director, —University Relations and Marketing, Fort Hays State University lake High school. World War ii ended, Broad Creek activist and the Mudds—Mom and Dad and Neighbors and other good people richard a. “Dick” krueger, of Fort Salisbury University Celebrates Student Success seven kids—house-trailered back to The Morningside Volunteer Fire De - Washington and former Director of the saginaw. partment has been all Volunteer for six Central intelligence agency, died Jan. salisbUrY, Md. (March 13, 2019)—salisbury University is celebrating i went off to st. Mary’s College in years now and continues to do a great 15. During his 40-year intelligence ca - the following student success: south bend, majored in spanish, mi - job. The 2018 numbers are impressive: reer, he was advisor to U.s. presidents, senior Lauren DeLong nored in journalism and edited the 95,200 hours of participation with 7,562 served in Japan, iran and australia, and of Laurel, MD , president of school paper. st. Mary’s was just across responses. met with such interesting people as the sU’s american society for the road from the University of notre The knights of Columbus in shah of iran and einstein. He played a biochemistry and Molecular Dame. That changed my life. Forestville honor some of their mem - role in designing the U-2 spy plane. biology (asbMb) student bers each month: Tom Corbett was but he always returned to southern chapter, recently was fea - And then… named January knight of the Month Maryland where he lived in Glassmanor tured in the organization’s i met Jack McHale at a tea dance. and Dave Cropper, February knight of before moving to broad Creek. He was national magazine, ASBMB (They really had those back there, but the Month. Carl & opal Crawford were a founding member of the indian Head Today . tea was never served. instead we gath - named Family of the Month for January, Highway area action Council, chair - she discussed how she ered in the social Hall, with a Victrola and George & ruth Hoehl, Family of man of the broad Creek Historic Dis - began her sU experience as and stack of big band records. and we the Month for February. trict advisory Committee, and active a high school student, danced.) He was a notre Dame jour - Morningsiders go to the polls the member of the agricultural preservation reaching out to ask profes - nalism major from Houston, Texas. in first Monday in May to elect a Mayor Work Group, county Department of sors about their research. 1950 we both graduated. on Jan. 3, and two Council Members. i’ll soon public Works and Transportation Com - once enrolled, she became 1951, we wed at st. Mary’s Cathedral have a list of who’s running. munity Group to redesign oxon Hill, involved in undergraduate in saginaw, packed the car with all my Community liaison and architectural research. Upon graduating, earthly belongings and motored to Changing landscape review board for the District 7 police she hopes to pursue a ph.D. pHoToGrapH CoUrTesY salisbUrY UniVersiTY Houston. burlington is hosting its Grand station. He was a great friend of st. in molecular biology and Jack was a reporter for The Houston opening in Clinton, and with any pur - John’s episcopal Church. molecular genetics, aspiring Lauren DeLong press but soon joined the Fbi. We chase, they’ll gift you with a free um - Mary, his wife of 50 years, prede - to become a professor. drove to Washington for Fbi training brella, though March 31. The new store ceased him. survivors include children For more information and to meet Mr. Hoover. Jack’s first is just off route 5 at 8831 Woodyard Mark and Jack krueger and karen Dug - call 410-543-6030 or visit the sU website at www.salisbury.edu. office was los angeles, then san Fran - road. Hours: 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., ex - gleby, and seven grandchildren. —Kathryn Sullivan, Salisbury University cisco, before transfer in 1958 back to cept sunday when it closes at 10. info: Washington. We settled in skyline 240-318-9372. Milestones Salisbury University Fall 2018 Grad List where we raised our seven children. i a replica of air Force one, the pres - Happy birthday to ruth anthony, my salisbUrY, Md. (March 14, 2019)—some 17 prince George’s County still live in the same house. ident’s plane, is now the centerpiece of great-grandson Jack McHale and Hud - students recently graduated from salisbury University. They were among as my children grew up and moved an exhibit at 801 national Harbor blvd. son Murphy Glaubitz, March 23; ken the 714 students who received 606 bachelor’s degrees, 107 master’s degrees away, i became involved in st. philip’s in oxon Hill. Tours are available from kyser and Jay rollins, March 25; Gina and one doctoral degree during a ceremony at the Wicomico Youth & Civic school library and continued my edu - 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. For infor - Foster, March 26; Center. cation by earning a master’s in library mation, call 844-302-1379 or www. Walter Dimes, March 27; robert Clinton area residents include Derick Boyd , b.s., information systems; science at Catholic University. i retired airforceoneexperience.com. Hay, Jr. and David righter, March 28. Sonaya Caldwell , b.s., exercise science; and Eric Spangler , M.s., applied from st. philip’s library in 1999. The smithsonian’s anacostia Com - Happy anniversary to Terry and Gina health physiology. i had started editing the skyline munity Museum closed March 13 for a Foster on March 26. Greenbelt area residents include Abigail Flores-Cruz , b.a., psychology; and Njei Teke , b.s., interdisciplinary studies. laurel area residents include Brian Hammond , b.s., physical education; Brandywine-Aquasco Jordan Lew , b.a., political science; Victoria Myles , b.a., sociology; and Martina Maya-Callen , b.F.a., magna cum laude, b.a., conflict analysis by audrey Johnson 301-922-5384 and dispute resolution, magna cum laude. other area residents include Treasure Thompson , b.a., sociology, of MARCH BIRTHDAY GREETINGS “pretty high, i’m excited, “she said before rehearsal. “i’ve accokeek; Nicholas Thompson , b.F.a., of bowie; Azia Terry , b.s., ex - Happy birthday to elizabeth Davis, brewer Clark, Mar - always been someone who enjoyed singing along at all sport - ercise science, of Capitol Heights; Tajeh Frazier , b.s., early childhood quis Wallace, shirley brown, Dezmond Wood, anthony ing events,” especially at UMes volleyball matches when education, of District Heights; Jordan Burrows , b.s., business economics, oghogho, elena Gatling, safiya Terry-Joseph, brittany baker, she was an undergraduate majoring in math. of Fort Washington; Adijat Adeyemi , b.s.n, of Hyattsville; Myles Jackson , Denise reid bourne, Mildred edwards, Vedall Grant, lloyd Chanda brown-Wilson, UMes class of 2010 who lives b.s., exercise science, of springdale; and Charyssa Norris , b.a., music, brown, patricia stephens, Tina Fields, Maya stammer, aja in Clinton, Maryland delivered a flawless rendition at Home - of Temple Hills. laylonie bell, Henry Thomas, bonnie Fauber, shirley Jack - coming, drawing a robust round of applause from an appre - —Raven Collic, Salisbury University son, Dr. kenneth newby, Judy Jones-Terry, amiya knight, ciative audience. singing has been a part of her life since her shonnel noel, Daniel Jones, Daniel Glee who are Clinton youth; she attended suitland High school in suitland, Mary - United Methodist Church members celebrating birthdays land because the school had a performing arts magnet pro - Davon Carroll Competed in during the month of March, 2019. gram with voice training and continued singing while a UMes student under the tutelage of Dr. sheila Harleston. NCAA Indoor Track and Field “OH, SAY” CAN SHE SING THE “she was very nurturing, and concerned for each student,” piTTsbUrG, kan. (March 9, 2019)—bowie state University freshman NATIONAL ANTHEM brown-Wilson said of Harleston. “she took the time to ex - Davon Carroll was the lone competitor in nCaa Division ii indoor Track basketball fans who were in their Hytche athletic Center plain the content of the music, which i really appreciate.” and Field Championships held in pittsburg, kansas at the robert W. plaster seats early to take in the 2019 homecoming games February brown-Wilson, who has worked in business development Center. 16 against Coppin state were treated to a rare, live perform - and is a praise-worship leader at her church, Metropolitan in Carroll first competed in the men’s 60-meter dash and the first-year ance of the national anthem. Chanda brown-Wilson, UMes largo, describes her national anthem singing style as a mix runner placed 15th with the time of 6.93 in the preliminary race. class of 2010, sang “The star-spangled banner” a cappella, of gospel and inspirational. The goal is to deliver it in about “i’m so proud of this freshman Davon Carroll who had a choice to go creating an instant buzz among fellow alums and adding to two minutes “give or take”. “it’s not as easy as it may anywhere, and he chose bowie state University. He is a humble young her growing resumé of public performances of the tricky sound,” she said. “i want to be known for producing quality man that doesn’t let his wins go to his head. Davon was a stellar high song. work.” UMes alumni at Homecoming 2019 would say she school athlete and this year as a freshman, he was able to perform well to a year ago, brown-Wilson answered an open audition delivered. not just qualify for nationals but make it to the big dance,” said bsU track call by the Washington nationals baseball team, which gives i really enjoyed meeting Chanda at Homecoming. it was and field coach Michelle latimer. polished local singers a chance to perform the pre-game tra - indeed a pleasure to sit at the table with this young lady in the 200-meter dash preliminary race, Carroll was timed at 21.87 and dition. she impressed the judges and earned the chance to during halftime at the game and fellowship. Chanda, good finished 15th to end his nCaa Championship bid. appear on the field at an early season game april 9, a per - luck in all your future endeavors. “Coach Dennison long prepared him [Carroll] for the dance to be one formance that boosted her confidence to pursue singing pro - of the top sixteen in Division ii in the nation, but Davon fell short. He ran fessionally. 2019 CLUBHOUSE SUPER SUMMER CAMP his slowest time out of the past three meets,” said Coach latimer. “What i With support and guidance from friend kris Hicks, who Worldview Clubhouse 2019 super summer Camp will be liked about it was when he came to stand; he was able to critique his on 60. posted a recording of the 2018 baseball game performance June 17 –august 30. 2019. our activities include devotions, in the 200-meter dash, he said wow, they got out. Davon had his first-ever on social media, brown-Wilson has since done encores at academics, field trips every day, sports camp and other ac - race on a 300-meter track, so it was a different race.” other public events, including D.C. Mayor Muriel bowser’s tivities. The camp is open to ages 3 –teens. Weekly cost is “i told Davon to forget the race, forget the defeat and let’s prepare to get inauguration and the national park service’s 2018 Juneteenth $130 w/out lunch. sign up today. please call for more in - back here in outdoor and work towards a better outcome. if i could do celebration on Theodore roosevelt island. ‘‘Those were all formation 301-372-0053 or visit our website something different as a head coach for this young man and anyone else on pretty exciting opportunities,” brown-Wilson said. How www.wvelc.com. registration for the 2019 –2020 before & the team that qualifies for indoor is to keep them in competition mode be - does being invited to sing for a UMes homecoming rank? after Care program is now open. enroll today. cause waiting almost three weeks to perform is hard on any athlete. i believe in prayer, patient and time will help us achieve more. i’m proud of pUbliC serViCe annoUnCeMenT : over the last several years drug overdoses have continued to increase. at this point, the this Davon Carroll and Coach long,” stated latimer. surgeon General has issued a statement for all communities to increase narcan availability since research shows when com - bowie state [opened] its outdoor Track and Field season March 14th at munities increase education and availability, the number of overdose deaths decrease. For more information, visit: https://www. the alan Connie shamrock invitational in Myrtle beach, s.C. narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/where-to-get-narcan.htm. Addiction Screenings: narconon can help you take steps to —Gregory C. Goings, Bowie State Sports Information overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 1-800-431-1754 March 21 — March 27, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post — A 3 A4 — March 21 — March 27, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post COMMENTARY

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County Council Formally Welcomes Amazon HQ2 to the Region; Council Letter to Amazon Says County Is Ready For Partnership Opportunities By karen D. CaMpbell Council Chair Todd M. Turner says the Council positioned to assist amazon in the creation of the source to help address amazon’s workforce hous - Prince George’s County Council Media looks forward to amazon’s future in the region neighborhood it seeks in the Greater Washington ing needs. and potential opportunities in prince George’s region,” citing housing opportunities for employ - The letter also shares a conclusion of the Upper Marlboro , Md. (March 15, 2019)— County. ees and growth and development opportunities County’s economic Development policy “a Tar - The prince George’s County Council, during ses - “We stand ready, along with the County exec - for ancillary businesses. geted economic Development strategic plan for sion on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, unanimously utive, our economic Development Corporation specifically, the letter references the County’s prince George’s County,” that the County has a voted to authorize a letter welcoming amazon and our private sector partners, to help amazon strategic focus on Transit-oriented Development, diverse, high-value economy, with numerous as - HQ2 to the Washington Metropolitan region. The explore opportunities in prince George’s County the County’s General plan 2035, zoning ordi - sets that would be attractive to amazon—federal Council letter also echoes County executive an - now that the decision has been made to come to nance rewrite process, economic Development installations, institutions of higher learning, a well- gela alsobrooks’ sentiments in her February cor - the Washington, D.C. region.” incentive Fund, and the Comprehensive Housing developed transportation and mass transit network, respondence to amazon, announcing the County’s addressed to Worldwide economic Develop - strategy, as seeds for growing ancillary and en - a highly-educated workforce pipeline, and avail - readiness to partner with the multinational ecom - ment Director Holly sullivan, the Council letter trepreneurial enterprises that will emerge from able land for development at highly-competitive merce company. notes that prince George’s County is “uniquely amazon HQ2 presence in the region, and as a re - real estate costs.

The Prince The Prince George’s Post Benjamin L. Cardin The prince George’s post George’s Post p.o. box 1001 15207 Marlboro pike United States Senator for Maryland Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3151 phone: 301-627-0900 • legal Fax: 301-627-6260 email: [email protected] Cardin Statement on the Terrorist Attack Contents © 2019, The prince George’s post Publisher/Senior Editor Editor On Mosques in New Zealand legusta Floyd lisa Duan Your Newspaper WasHinGTon (March 15, 2019)—U.s. sena - life because of their faith. Compassion, freedom, General Manager/ Administrative Assistant/ of Legal Record Legal Advertising Manager Billing tor ben Cardin, a senior member of the senate and love for thy neighbor must win out over brenda boice Julie Volosin Foreign relations Committee and osCe parlia - prejudice and xenophobia. 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March 21 — March 27, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post — A 5 COMMUNITY The American Counseling Association’s Doctors Community Hospital’s Four-Star Counseling Corner Quality Rating Highest in County By anGela Wilson lights our tradition of delivering quality open communication that allows us to reg - Benefitting From The Silence Doctors Community Hospital medical and surgical services to the com - ularly identify improvement opportunities.” munity.” stated Dr. sunil Madan, chief medical and as you’ve probably noticed, it’s a noisy world. all our tech - lanHaM , Md. (March 12, 2019)—Doc - according to medicare.gov, “Health population health officer. nology helps ensure we’re never sitting in silence. but experts tors Community Hospital earned a four- Compare has information about the quality as mentioned by Down, “our excep - advise that may not be the best thing for us. star quality rating from Hospital Compare. of care at over 4,000 Medicare-certified tional team passionately cares about the silence and solitude have been shown to improve our physical This rating was the highest among all hos - hospitals, including over 130 Veteran ad - health and well-being of area residents. and mental wellbeing. and gaining the benefits of silence in our pitals in prince George’s County. Hospital ministration (Va) medical centers, across They can continue to count on us to provide lives really isn’t that difficult. Compare was developed by the Centers for the country.” This online resource rates high-quality services that save lives and researchers found that even a quiet walk in a park can stim - Medicare and Medicaid (CMs) in collabo - how well healthcare providers deliver the strengthen the community.” ulate brain growth in the hippocampus, leading to better memory. ration with other organizations and federal right patient care at the right time by as - They found that three walks per week of forty minutes were agencies to help consumers make well-ed - sessing various key indicators: mortality enough to stimulate such growth. Doctors Community Health system is a net - ucated decisions about where to seek qual - rates, safety of care, readmission rates, pa - The noise of our lives has a measurable effect on our brains. work of medical and surgical services pro - ity medical services and encourage tient experiences, effectiveness of care, sounds we hear cause our bodies to react, stimulating the release vided throughout Prince George’s County and providers to improve their delivery of care. timeliness of care and efficient use of med - of stress hormones. silence has an opposite effect. one study in Anne Arundel County. At the heart of this “We are honored to contribute to the ical imaging. found silence could reduce tension after just two minutes. silence network is its flagship—Doctors Community health and well-being of the tens of thou - a component of Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, Maryland. To comple - was more relaxing than music, helping lower blood pressure and sands of residents who choose Doctors Hospital’s quality assurance strategy in - ment the hospital’s high-quality and compre - improving blood circulation in the brain. silence has also been Community Hospital each year for great cludes nurturing a culture of quality. “We hensive services, the system has more than a shown to benefit the body’s immune systems, reduce plaque for - care. our receiving CMs’ four-star rating value accountability, transparency and col - dozen centers of care in Bowie, Camp Springs, mation in arteries and help fight insomnia. was achieved because of our dedicated laboration at our hospital. by continuously Crofton, District Heights, Greenbelt, Hy - so how do you reduce the noise in your life? it starts with a team of doctors, nurses and healthcare pro - educating employees about their quality- attsville, Lanham, Largo, Laurel, Riverdale conscious choice to seek the silence. You need to put away the fessionals who prioritize the care and com - related roles and sharing assessment data, and Temple Hills. Also, the hospital is a pri - tech devices, escape from the demands of family, friends and fort of our patients.” stated phil Down, we have developed an engaged culture that mary stroke center as designated by the Mary - work, and instead find silence, even if only in small bites of president, Doctors Community Hospital. embraces the adoption of industry best land Institute for Emergency Medical Services quiet time. “We are proud of this recognition that high - practices. at the same time, we welcome Systems. one easy way is to get outside in nature and take a walk. if you want to walk with someone else, that’s fine, but just agree that at least part of the walk will be in mutual silence. You might also start off your day with a five-minute delay in getting out of bed. Use the time to awaken slowly, enjoy the early morning quiet, and think warm, pleasant thoughts rather than rushing into the worries and pressures of the day. Governor Hogan Statement on Trump another simple way to focus on silence is with deep breathing exercises during the day. Focusing on your breathing, even for Administration’s Cuts to Chesapeake Bay Program just a minute or two, can help calm your mind and shut out the By sHareese CHUrCHill one of my top priorities. The epa admin - continue to urge our federal partners to noises of the world. Office of the Governor istrator himself called the Chesapeake bay protect these critical investments into on - Meditation is another path to silence for many. Whether you program a ‘high priority,’ making going bay restoration efforts and work with teach yourself, use an online app or take a class, it can help you annapolis, Md. (March 13, 2019)— this week’s cut in the budget a total be - our congressional delegation to restore silently focus on your thoughts. Governor larry Hogan today issued the trayal. These cuts are potentially devastat - funding. silence may seem hard to find at times, but putting some si - following statement on the Trump admin - ing to restoration efforts at such a critical “The Chesapeake bay is a state and na - lence in your life can bring you considerable benefits. istration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2020 time. tional treasure, and federal support is es - budget, which would drastically cut fund - “Here in Maryland, leaders from both sential to improving the waterway’s health. ing for Chesapeake bay restoration: sides of the aisle have taken a strong stance We will not allow several decades of envi - Counseling Corner is provided by the American Counseling As - “as Governor of Maryland and Chair - on environmental conservation, and we ronmental restoration to be dismantled. We sociation. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@ man of the Chesapeake executive Council, hope our leaders at the federal level will will continue to fight hard against any cuts counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www.counseling.org. protecting the Chesapeake bay remains do the same. as i have every year, i will to the cleanup program.” BUSINESS AND FINANCE Social Security Matters Coalition Vows to Reform Dark Ask Rusty : Underbelly of Timeshare Industry Maximizing Social Security Benefits By branDon reeD By rUssell Gloor, aMaC Certified social security advisor , Association of Mature American Citizens founder of The Coalition to Reform Timeshare Dear Rusty: i am currently 68 and am waiting to take maximum benefits at age 70. i have been retired for 3 and a The timeshare industry is infamous for “We went through a significant hardship half years. My wife turned 62 in February of this year. she stopped working around 1994. What is the best perceived high-pressure sales techniques, and they offered to help us out,” lashawn way to maximize our ss benefits? both of us have longevity on our side. My wife’s parents lived into their for locking millions of people in perpetuity said. “We did all this paperwork and they 80s, her grandmother lived to 96. My mother lived to 84, my father to 98. We are both very active, no big with noncancelable contracts, and for prac - still denied us and said there was nothing health issues. Signed: Planning Ahead tices that can make it difficult for owners else they could do.” to vacation where and when they want. “We just need out…” lashawn added. Dear Planning: You’re already on a path to maximize your benefits by waiting until you are 70 to claim. Dozens of lawsuits have alleged that con - Tanyelle Dyson, from Upper Marlboro, Given that both of you are in good health and assuming you both live a long life, maximizing your wife’s sumers are subject to fraud, deception, prey - Maryland, is stuck in a different, but equally benefit will yield you the most in cumulative social security benefits. ing on the elderly, and violations of numer - disappointing, situation. assuming you are the higher-earner, your wife’s highest benefit will probably be her benefit as your ous local, state and federal regulations. “The timeshare is expensive, and the spouse, so maximizing her spousal benefit would be an excellent strategy. although your wife is eligible to now, the Coalition to reform Timeshare maintenance fees continue to increase,” said collect her own ss benefit at age 62, if she does so her eventual spousal benefit will be reduced to (CrT) has been launched to advocate for Tanyelle. “every time i try to book some - something less than 50% of your full retirement age (Fra) benefit. the rights of over 9 million thing there is nothing avail - Here’s how that works: a spousal benefit, if taken at one’s full retirement age (66 ½ for your wife), is timeshare owners in the U.s. able and i’m not able to go on 50% of the higher-earning spouse’s benefit at his full retirement age (not the increased benefit you get by The Coalition to “The timeshare industry any vacation.” waiting until age 70). but if the spousal benefit is taken earlier than full retirement age it is reduced Reform Timeshare has a dark underbelly and it is lashawn and Tanyelle are actuarially according to the number of months before Fra it is claimed. if your wife claims her own ss is inviting individual time for reform,” said bran - not alone. according to an au - benefit at age 62, her eventual spousal benefit will be less than 50% of your benefit, because the spousal timeshare owners don reed, a founding member gust 2017 Timeshare exit boost is added to her early benefit amount. said another way, any time a social security benefit is taken and organizations to of the Coalition. “The Coali - become members to Team brand awareness and earlier than one’s full retirement age it is reduced. in your case, when you claim your benefits at age 70, tion to reform Timeshare will share personal sentiment survey, 47 percent your wife will be 63 ½. if she is already receiving her own ss benefits she will be automatically deemed to be forcefully advocating for a stories of problems of timeshare owners want out be filing for a spousal benefit at that time, and the amount of her spousal benefit will be reduced due to strict code of ethics for time - with timeshare of their contract because of starting it earlier than her Fra. share companies, transparency ownership and bring money-related issues. How - However, if she is not yet receiving her own ss benefit, she will not be deemed as filing for her spousal in their sales techniques, and change to the ever, the resale market for benefit until she files for her own ss on her own work record. The only way your wife can get the full 50% for the rights of all timeshare industry. timeshares is virtually nonex - of your Fra benefit amount is by waiting until her full retirement age to claim her benefits. and if you are owners.” istent. a quick search on both in good health and expect to live at least until your mid-80’s, your wife waiting until her Fra to apply large numbers of timeshare owners re - the internet shows that hundreds of time - will give you the most in cumulative lifetime benefits (as well as the highest combined monthly benefits). gret their purchases. Contributing to this shares are listed on ebay for as little as a but keep in mind that the decision of when to claim benefits must always take into account current fi - dissatisfaction are the financial burdens of penny. nancial needs, current health and lifestyle, and anticipated longevity. if you don’t need the money right steadily growing maintenance fees that av - “Together, we are going to change the now, and if you’re both in good health and expect a long life, then maximizing both of your benefit erage almost $1,000 a year, high interest way the timeshare industry works by finally amounts as described above would be a very sound strategy. rates on financing, a virtually nonexistent holding the big developers’ feet to the fire The 1.7 million member association of Mature american Citizens (aMaC) (https://www.amac.us) is a vibrant, resale market, and the inability for owners of honesty and consumer fairness,” said vital senior advocacy organization that takes its marching orders from its members. We act and speak on their to ever cancel their timeshares, according reed. behalf, protecting their interests and offering a practical insight on how to best solve the problems they face to recent industry reports. The Coalition to reform Timeshare is today. Live long and make a difference by joining us today at https://amac.us/join-amac. lashawn Gaines, from Clinton, Mary - inviting individual timeshare owners and This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the land, recently tried to get out of a timeshare organizations to become members to share opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association contract that she and her husband sebastian personal stories of problems with timeshare (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration Gaines, were sold, but found it would be ownership and bring change to the industry. or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/social-security- advisory) or email us at [email protected]. nearly impossible, locking her into a finan - To join the Coalition or share your story, cial burden she can no longer afford. go to www.reformTimeshare.org. A6 — March 21 — March 27, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post OUT on the TOWN

Events at The B&O Railroad Museum Women’s History Month Spotlight By Dana kirn Day Out With Thomas™: The Steam Team Opening Reception for “Hometown Girl: B&O Railroad Museum Tour 2019—Thomas & Friends’ Most The Quilts of Mimi Dietrich” Date and Time: saturday, March 23, 2019, 2 p.m. Autism Friendly Program Now Offered Exciting Year Yet! Description: This yearlong exhibition features traditional and The first of these Sensory Friendly Days is scheduled for Enjoy a day of family fun with Thomas The Tank Engine™ on contemporary quilts by Mimi Dietrich and the personal stories Sunday, March 24 April 26–28 and May 3–5, 2019 behind them, along with historic quilts from the MdHs collection. balTiMore , Md. (March 10, 2019)—The b&o railroad Museum balTiMore , (February 11, 2019)—all aboard! Thomas the Tank Mimi is a Maryland-born quilter, teacher of quilting and honoree announced today that it is now an autism friendly museum, offering engine invites little engineers to go full steam ahead for a day of en - in the Quilters Hall of Fame. a series of sensory Friendly Days for its guests with autism spectrum gaging activities and fun adventures at Day out With Thomas: The Cost: $10/mbrs; $15/nonmbrs, wine & cheese reception Disorders (asD) and sensory processing differences. The first of steam Team Tour 2019. Children are invited to spend the day with ages: adults these sensory Friendly Days is scheduled for sunday, March 24. their friend Thomas when the #1 engine pulls into baltimore april location: Maryland Historical society, 201 West Monument The Museum will open early that morning at 10 a.m. to accommodate 26–28 & May 3–5, 2019. Day out With Thomas: The steam Team st., baltimore, MD 21201 guests who may need smaller crowds or specialized activities with Tour 2019 is presented by Mattel. Contact: 410-685-3750 less sound and light stimuli. Day out With Thomas is a fun-filled event that provides children Arrive early; “On Some Auspicious Day”: kris Hoellen, executive Director of the b&o railroad Museum, of all ages the opportunity to climb aboard and take a ride with limited Antonia Ford Willard and the Civil War commented “our goal at the b&o railroad Museum is to create a Thomas as well as participate in Thomas & Friends™ themed activ - seating. welcoming and inclusive environment for all our guests. We are ities. The tour, now in its 24th year, will make 37 stops across the saturday, March 23, 2019, 4 –5:30 p.m. thrilled to make our museum more accessible and enjoyable for U.s. and Canada, and is expected to welcome nearly one million Description: Celebrate Women’s History Month with the story of our asD guests, and look forward to bringing the magic of trains passengers in 2019. For two back-to-back weekends at the b&o antonia Ford Willard, who gained notoriety in 1863 for her suspected alive.” railroad Museum little engineers and their families are invited to involvement in a Confederate raid on her hometown of Fairfax b&o personnel completed their sensory awareness training take a 25-minute train ride with their favorite engine, Thomas the Courthouse, Virginia. imprisonment led to romance and marriage through the program’s sponsor: the autism society of baltimore- Tank engine, meet sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the railway and to Union Major Joseph C. Willard, leading to a life mixed with Chesapeake. Certified museum staff will wear “autism Friendly” enjoy a day of Thomas & Friends fun with crafts, photo ops, and Confederate and Union sympathies. Michelle krowl of the library lapel pins to make guests aware that they are in an environment more. of Congress will examine how living and loving on both sides of that is respectful of their sensory needs. For the first time, children will be able to meet Thomas’s new the divide affected Willard, her family, and her communities. autism society of baltimore-Chesapeake president and program friend nia in the form of a ten-foot inflatable—perfect for photo ops! Cost: Free trainer Debbie page revealed that when her son was first diagnosed nia appears in the Thomas & Friends episodes as one of the newest ages: all ages are welcome with autism, the b&o railroad Museum and its Day out With members of the steam Team, joining Thomas, percy, and the other location: surratt House Museum, 9118 brandywine road, Thomas the Tank engine event gave him an outlet to express his engines at Tidmouth sheds. nia is always a helpful friend, and espe - Clinton, MD 20735 joy and excitement, because trains were his “passion.” Ms. page cially loves to help animals. Contact: 301-868-1121; TTY 301-699-2544 went on to add that “Trains are a passion of many autistic children, Train rides with Thomas depart every 45 minutes, rain or shine. because they are structured and have predictability.” Departure times begin on Fridays at 10 a.m. through 1:45 p.m., sat - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC now Debbie page’s son and other asD guests of the b&o urdays at 9:15 a.m. through 4:45 p.m., and sundays 9:15 a.m. through railroad Museum have the tools, quiet rooms and sensory signage 4 p.m. each day of the event. Tickets for Day out With Thomas are they need to explore the museum. additionally asD guests may $22 –$26 for ages two and up. use sensory kits stationed throughout the Museum’s campus that Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.dayoutwith - will provide them with feeling charts, break timers, fidgets, stress thomas.com or by calling Ticketweb toll-free at 866.468.7630. For balls, and noise canceling headphones. more information and directions, contact the b&o railroad Museum Guests who pre-register with Museum educator rebecca Funk at 410-752-2490 or www.borail.org. will also receive a specialized sensory story that will help them Thomas the Tank engine™ is the star of Thomas & Friends the prepare for their sensory Friendly Day visit on sunday, March 24. award-winning global brand franchise enjoyed by families in more rsVp to rebecca Funk at [email protected]. than 160 territories and in over 55 languages across multiple touch- b&o railroad Museum is located at 901 West pratt st., balti - points and formats more, MD 21223, 410-752-2490 / www.borail.org. admission: For general information about the tour or to find a Day out $20 adults, $17 seniors (60+), $12 children (ages 2 –12), free for with Thomas: The steam Team Tour 2019 event near you, b&o Members. visit www.dayoutwiththomas.com. Surratt House Museum

pHoTo CoUrTesY WikiMeDia CoMMons LAN HEAD P A Surratt House Museum is open to the public mid-January through mid-December. Walk-in tours are available with costumed guide on The Power of the Ballot—Meet the Author Event Cost: Free of charge; donations appreciated. Space is Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 11 a.m. –3 p.m. and on Sat - Date and Time: Thursday, March 28, 2019, 6 –8 p.m. limited; registration recommended: urdays and Sundays from 12 noon –4 p.m. Weekday group tours for Description: Join us as Dr. ida e. Jones shares her revealing re - www.lilliecarrolljacksonmuseum.org 10 or more are available by appointment by calling 301-868-1121. search on baltimore Civil rights leader, Victorine Q. adams. ages: all ages are welcome Surratt House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. book signing to follow the lecture. Dr. ida Jones is the University location: lillie Carroll Jackson Civil rights Museum, Admission is $5 per adult, $4 for Seniors (age 60+), $2 for students archivist at Morgan state University. she has served the exec - 1320 eutaw place, baltimore, MD 21217 ages 5 –18, and free to children under 5. utive Council of the association for the study of african amer - Contact: [email protected], 443-885-5300 ican life and History and is a former national Director of the Surratt House Museum: 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton, MD 20735 • 301-868-1121 • http://www.surrattmuseum.org association of black Women Historians.

lives in an apartment ERIC D. SNIDER’S IN THE DARK above Carnegie Hall, is initially humorless and Movie Review guarded, though he warms up over time as he and Tony spend two months on the road, guided by the negro Motorists’ Green book, Green Book which told african americans in the seg - regated ’60s which ho - Green book often deadly in real life, told from tels and restaurants Grade: B- the perspective of the white guy were safe to patronize. Rated PG-13, a lot of profanity who overcomes his own preju - Their odd-couple dy - including two F-words dice, not the black guy who actu - namics, made more 2 hrs., 9 min. ally experienced it. as likable as amusing by Tony’s ob - the movie is, i couldn’t shake the vious discomfort at be - racism is solved one moron feeling that shirley’s story would ing a black man’s at a time in “Green book,” a light - have been so much more interest - flunky, give way to mu - hearted, vaguely true story set in ing than Tony’s. tual respect: Don helps 1962, with bigoted bronx-italian not that Tony isn’t an intrigu - Tony write letters meathead Tony “lip” Vallelonga ing character himself (at least the home; Tony helps Don (Viggo Mortensen) hired as chauf - way he’s depicted here). a sly, learn how to be black. feur and bodyguard for refined streetwise opportunist who tries Trained in classical mu - black concert pianist Dr. Don to ingratiate himself with the sic before being forced shirley (Mahershala ali) as he mobsters who frequent the club to shift to jazz (people tours the racist Midwest and the where he’s a bouncer, he’s the sort wouldn’t accept a black roTTenToMaToes.CoM raCisT-racist south. Forced to of striver who enters (and wins) a guy playing Chopin), When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to see firsthand how racism affects hot dog eating contest when funds Don has heard of little drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep an actual black person, Tony soft - are low. His racism, suggested by richard and aretha South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe ens his own prejudice and be - the language he uses, is firmly es - Franklin but doesn’t for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger—as well as unexpected humanity and humor— comes a defender. tablished when he throws away know their music until they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime. That’s basically the whole the water glasses that his wife Tony introduces him to movie, but i haven’t spoiled it for (linda Cardellini) let the black re - it. He’s never eaten fried chicken, the character. ali’s performance this. The film begins with the seen is true. it revokes, some - you. How else was this story go - pairmen use while working in either, and must be taught how is richer, though, embodying Don words “inspired by a true story,” what, the artistic license, leaving ing to play out? Touring with a their apartment. later, when Dr. by Tony. This is cringeworthy, shirley’s loneliness and repressed and we recognize that “inspired less room for excuses when we black man makes Tony dislike mi - shirley interviews him for the but it leads to one of Tony’s best anger (not to mention his musical by” grants filmmakers more learn (for example) that shirley norities even more than before? chauffeuring job and asks if he dumb-guy lines as he relishes a prowess, which ali fakes ad - artistic license than “based on,” was never estranged from his (please do not make a movie like would have a problem working dining opportunity in a particular mirably). Whatever flaws the film which implies fidelity to the brother and certainly did not that.) Directed by peter Farrelly for a black man, Tony assures him state: “kentucky Fried Chicken! has, its two leads are well- truth. and that’s fine. but then have to be taught by a white (his brother bobby sat this one he wouldn’t. “Just the other day in kentucky! When’s that ever matched, with an easygoing rap - the film ends with photographs dude how to eat fried chicken. it out) from a screenplay by Tony my wife and i had a couple of col - gonna happen?!” port. and there’s an undeniable of the real Don shirley and Tony adds to the slightly sour taste we lip’s son nick Vallelonga and ored guys over,” he says. “For Mortensen’s excellent per - thrill to seeing racist crackers get lip, with onscreen titles telling already had in our mouths be - brian Currie, it’s a pleasant, hu - drinks.” Good thing Viggo is formance makes Tony slightly their comeuppance, no matter us about the rest of their lives. cause of the movie’s point of morous movie, affable but ex - charming or his character would more than just a stereotype, his how contrived or manipulative it This undercuts the “inspired by” view, making it seem all the tremely shallow. it provides a be despicable. spot-on accent and mannerisms may be. disclaimer and leaves us with the more like a well-intentioned but glossy look at the racism that was The elegant Don shirley, who supported by the hint of depth in but i keep coming back to impression that what we’ve just rather clueless feel-good effort. 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Earth EV Swap: Convert Your Old Junker Calendar of events TALK ™ March 21 –March 27, 2019 Into an Electric Car? Dear EarthTalk: Puppet Show I saw a news item about overhauling classic old Date and Time: saturday, March 23, 2019, 10 –10:45 a.m. cars with electric engines, and wondering if this Description: Join the naturalists as they present a seasonal-themed can be done with any old car, such as my 1999 puppet show and then meet a live animal featured in the show! Subaru Outback? If this is feasible, maybe I should afterward, kids can try their hand at puppetry in the kid-friendly reconsider my plan of trading up for a new Prius. puppet theater in our exhibit hall. —Tim st. Germain, boise, iD Cost: resident: $3; non-resident: $4; purchase online through parks DireCT! it’s true that there’s never been a better time to ages: 2–10 convert an old gas guzzling car into an emissions-free location: Watkins nature Center, 301 Watkins park Drive, electric vehicle (eV), but some makes and models are Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 better suited for a so-called “eV swap” than others. Contact: 301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544 Michael bream of san Marcos, California’s eV West, which made news recently with its conversions The Chemistry of Spring of old VWs and porsches into eVs, says you could Date and Time: s aturday, March 23, 2019, 11 a.m convert a ‘99 subaru—but eV swaps are typically Description: learn about the botany of spring vegetation and reserved for classic cars. “a newer subaru has a UleV the natural chemistry that brings leaves to the trees of the Green - certified (low emission) engine, so it’s not as bad a CreDiT: ToDD lappin, FliCkrCC belt forest. look at leaves under a microscope to see sap flow polluter as a classic car, and doesn’t suffer from relia - You never know these days whether the engine inside an old VW bus or and the green of chlorophyll. Meet at the ranger station. bility and power issues that classic cars typically suffer Cost: Free other classic car is the original gas guzzler or a new “restomod” all-electric from,” he says. “a typical conversion of a subaru one—unless you hear it rumbling at a stop light. ages: 8 and above. would cost about the same with parts and labor as a location: Greenbelt park, 6565 Greenbelt road, Greenbelt, brand-new all-wheel drive Tesla Model 3, so unless Maryland 20770 your vehicle is extremely well loved, or you can’t stand the thought eVW, the operating costs of driving a prius hybrid ($0.14/mile) Contact: 301-344-3944, http://www.nps.gov/gree of selling it, then it might be a better solution to buy or lease a are about four times what it costs to get around in an eV (whether new eV.” native or a conversion). “in addition to the fuel savings, electric Beech Tree Puppets and the Calyx Players present eV West is one of a handful of garages across north america cars do not need oil changes, spark plugs, distributors, timing “The Fisherman and His Wife” now specializing in eV conversions. some others include: zelec - belts, etc.,” eVW adds. 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(Crystal river, Fl). rials for and building another brand-new prius. location: old parish House, 4711 knox road, College park if you don’t want to wait to get your car converted by one of MD 20740 these shops, you’ll just have to do it yourself (or find a local me - CONTACTS: eV West, www.evwest.com; zelectric Motors, Contact: [email protected] chanic looking for an interesting project). luckily lots of compa - zelectricmotors.com; Make Mine electric, makemineelectric.com; nies now sell eV conversion kits (Canadian electric Vehicles, electric Vehicles of Washington, www.electricvehicleswa.com; (In)justice Systems electro automotive, Wilderness electric Vehicles, DiY eV, eV epic Car Conversions, epiccarconversions.com; Green shed Con - Date and Time: Monday, March 25, 2019 (to May 18), 10 a.m. –4 p.m. source, Metric Mind Corporation, eV Drive) that include new versions, greenshedconversions.com; eVrater, evrater.com/build- Curated by erin Devine, associate professor of art History, engines, batteries and components. expect to spend at least $8,000 your-own-ev; Mechanic Doctor, www.themechanicdoctor.com/ northern Virginia Community College, this exhibition presents on all the parts needed for the job (and tack on an additional ~50 convert-car-electric-vehicle; eV4U Workshops, ev4unow.com/ the investigations of a group of contemporary artists as they ex - percent more if you opt for longer-range lithium ion batteries). eVWorkshops.html; Canadian electric Vehicles, canev.com; electro plore the impact of mass incarceration on prisoners, families, The labor will be up to you. DiYers should check out automotive, electroauto.com; Wilderness electric Vehicles, and communities in the United states—which holds the highest eVrater.com’s “How to build Your own electric Vehicle in 5 e-volks.com; eV source, evsource.com; Metric Mind Corporation, incarceration rate in the world. The exhibit also seeks to provide easy steps” or Mechanic Doctor’s “How to Convert Your Car to metricmind.com; eV Drive, evdrive.com. a space for broader meanings of “incarcerations” that are global, an electric Vehicle” for step-by-step instructions. Meanwhile, racial, and gendered, with works that engage community action, California-based eV4U runs “3-Day Hands-on Conversion Work - spatial concepts, and history. shops” near sacramento for $495. EarthTalk ® is written and edited by roddy scheer and Doug Moss Cost: Free With a new base model prius starting at $23k, you may well and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine ages: all ages are welcome be better off doing the eV swap on your old car. according to (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: [email protected]. location: brentwood arts exchange, 3901 rhode island avenue, brentwood, MD 20722 Contact: 301-277-2863; TTY 301-699-2544 PLAN AHEAD Brown Bag Book Talk: “Maryland: A History” Date and Time: Monday, March 25, 2019, 12 p.m. CeeLo Green to Headline CITY OF SEAT PLEASANT Description: in celebration of Maryland Day, the Maryland His - 2019 Cherry Blast at NOTICE OF A PROPOSED torical society is hosting a free brown bag lunch & learn lec - MGM National Harbor ture by Jean russo, co-editor and co-author of the Johns Hopkins oXon Hill, MD (March 15, REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE press’s “Maryland: a History.” Gallery tours will take place 2019)—Cherry blast, one of the after the lecture. national Cherry blossom Festi - Cost: Free val’s premier celebrations, will ages: adults The Mayor and City Council of seat pleasant propose host five-time Grammy award- location: Maryland Historical society, 201 West Monument winning Ceelo Green as the to increase real property taxes. st., baltimore, MD 21201 headliner of its 2019 event, tak - Contact: 410-685-3750 ing place at MGM national Har - • For the tax year beginning July 1, 2019 the estimated bor saturday, March 30. Com - Community in the Courthouse pletely transforming the intimate Date and Time: Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 8:30 –10 a.m. real property assessable base will increase by 5.7% Theater at MGM national Har - Description: Community in the Courthouse is a monthly event bor, Cherry blast will immerse where members of the community can come to the courthouse from $ 285,961,067 to $ 302,366,631. guests in an instagram-worthy and learn firsthand about the justice system in the County. it secret garden with cultural per - • if the City of seat pleasant maintains the current tax brings concerned members of the community together to learn formances, multiple DJs, food & about the court system, the operations of the state’s attorney’s beverage offerings, art installa - rate of $.58 per $100 of assessment, real property tax office and other County agencies. participants engage with pros - tions and more. ecutors about how rulings, sentences, and various outcomes of revenues will increase by 5.7 % resulting in $ 95,152 “We are honored to be the cases affect the rights of all residents of the County. in addition, Host sponsor for this year’s na - participants are invited to witness courtroom proceedings to hear of new real property tax revenues. tional Cherry blossom Festival, actual cases. as well as to have the incredibly Cost: Free • in order to fully offset the effect of increasing talented Ceelo at The Theater ages: adults at MGM national Harbor,” said assessments, the real property tax should be reduced location: prince George’s County Courthouse, 14735 Main Chris Gumiela, vice president of street, room M0421, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 brand and national marketing for to $ .5485, the constant yield rate. Contact: http://sao.mypgc.us., http://twitter.com/pGsaoneWs MGM national Harbor. “Cherry • The City is considering not reducing its real property blossom season is an iconic time Dine ‘N’ Learn Healthy Cooking Demonstration: of year for the Capital region, Root Vegetable Salad tax rate enough to fully offset increasing so we look forward to welcom - Date and Time: Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 11 a.m. –12 noon ing fans to this unique and gor - Description: March is national nutrition Month! learn how to assessments. The City proposes to adopt a real geous party.” prepare delicious, healthy meals and snacks in these step-by- Tickets start at $25 a person, property tax rate of $.58 per $100 of assessment. step cooking demonstrations. enjoy a sample of the delicious including an open bar from 7 –8 creations and take home new recipes! no registration required. p.m. Vip tickets, priced at $125, This tax rate is 5.7 % higher than the constant yield Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather. Call 301- include access to the exclusive 927-0822 for weather-related cancellations. tax rate and will generate $ 95,152 in additional Vip suite level, curated by MGM Cost: Free Japan an all-inclusive open bar for ages: all ages welcome property tax revenues. the duration of the event; dedi - location: langley park senior activity Center, cated seating; and authentic 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783 Japanese cuisine such as a sushi a public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate Contact: 301-446-6800; TTY 301-699-2544 buffet, tonkatsu sandwiches, a cherry blossom-themed dessert increase will be held at 6:30 pm on april 8, 2019 at City Women of Color in Legislative Roles buffet and assorted mochi . Date and Time: Thursday, March 28, 2019, 6 –8 p.m. During his DJ performance, Hall, 6301 addison road seat pleasant, Maryland Description: Join us for a panel discussion with expert women Ceelo will perform a few of his legislators as they share their experiences and encourage other 20743. unforgettable songs. born in at - women of color to seek roles in legislative positions. This event lanta, Ceelo has been hailed as will take place in Verda Welcome Hall in recognition of Maryland’s an acclaimed singer-songwriter- The hearing is open to the public and public testimony first female african american, state senator, the Honorable Verda producer, television personality, Freeman Welcome. Come be empowered and encouraged; you actor, entrepreneur and a pop is encouraged. persons with questions regarding this don’t want to miss this event. culture and fashion icon. Cost: Free, Register at: bdmuseum.maryland.gov/ Guests must be ages 21+ to hearing may call adeoye-aganga Williams, Chief events/ attend. The event will run from ages: adults Financial officer at (301) 336-2600 for further 7–11 p.m., with Ceelo set to location: banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin street, take the stage at 10 p.m. Tickets annapolis, MD 21401 information. can be purchased at MGM Contact: 410-216-6180 nationalHarbor.com. A8 — March 21 — March 27, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post

Kaiser Permanente- COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY Holy Cross Health Launch Unique UNITED METHODIST BAPTIST BAPTIST UNITED METHODIST Joint Residency Program

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