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Vol. 76, No. 10 March 6 — March 12, 2008 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-090025 cents

Bill Would Clintonian Loyalty Johnson Create Public Announces Financing of Campaigns Support of Law Intended to HB 32 Limit Influence of Legislation Will Allow Money in Politics FILE PHOTOS Greater Use of MAIF (left to right) U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Treasurer Nancy Kopp, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, and Gov. Martin By KELLY WILSON Press Information Officer O'Malley Capital News Service Office of the County Executive ANNAPOLIS - In an attempt to Clinton's Maryland Supporters Remain Steadfast UPPER MARLBORO, MD - limit the influence of money in Prince George's County Executive state politics, legislation before the By WILL SKOWRONSKI Brown will campaign for Clinton you go to battle and you go to work," Jack Johnson today announced his Maryland General Assembly Capital News Service this weekend in Texas ahead of its Brown said. support for House Bill 32, the would give candidates the option March 4 primary, when Ohio also will If Obama wins the Democratic Maryland Automobile Insurance of running publically financed WASHINGTON - If the careful hold its vote. nomination though, Brown, who like Fund (MAIF). If passed, the bill will campaigns. enthusiasm of Maryland's leaders is "Clearly, Sen. Obama is the fron - Obama is African-American, said the allow Maryland residents who use Modeled after similar laws in an indicator, Sen. Hillary Clinton's trunner in the race," Brown said. nominee will get the same support as MAIF to pay their premiums in Maine and Arizona, the Public campaign still has its base, even "Texas and Ohio are the make or Clinton. monthly or quarterly installments Campaign Financing Act is though it's lost some steam as the break primaries." "Maryland is a solid blue state on instead of having to pay annual pre - intended to limit the effect of lob - presidential primary season moves to the national level," Brown said. "All miums. byists and wealthy interests on Texas and Ohio. of us, the leadership, will rally behind "The current requirements are just candidates' campaigns. Much of the state's political hierar - "The most important Senator Obama if he's the nominee plain wrong and they do not make and do our very best to deliver The law would bring "ordinary chy, including Gov. Martin O'Malley, any sense," Johnson said. "We are thing is that the Democrats Maryland." people" who are not able to donate U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Rep. one of the wealthiest states in the win the White House and And Brown doesn't think Obama large sums of money back into the Dutch Ruppersberger, Lt. Gov. country and this fund has excess clean up this mess that will hold any grudges against the political process, said Nick Anthony Brown and Treasurer Nancy funds and we can do this, so I am Maryland leadership if he wins. Nyhart, president and CEO of the Kopp, has backed Clinton throughout President Bush has made." supporting House Bill 32." Democrats are like a family, he said. advocacy group Public Campaign. the race. Their support hasn't The bill is being sponsored by Nancy Kopp "Once the family decides who's sit - The bills are sponsored in the wavered, even after Sen. Barack Prince George's County Delegate State Treasurer ting at the head of the table, we all act House and Senate by Delegate Jon Obama passed Clinton in the delegate Marvin Holmes and a corresponding count with a 10-contest win streak like a family," Brown said. Senate Bill, 603, is being sponsored that began in early February, included O'Malley endorsed Clinton almost by Baltimore City Senator Catherine Maryland, and continued with the lat - Brown, a colonel in the Army a year ago, and he has also actively Pugh. Holmes said he has introduced Reserves, said he told Clinton he campaigned for her. See CAMPAIGN, Page A 5 est states of Wisconsin and Hawaii. this bill three out of the six years he "She lost Wisconsin. We thought it would roll up his sleeves and actively "He (O'Malley) came out in sup - has been in the state legislature and it was a little cheesy so we're onto Texas campaign when he gave his endorse - port of Senator Clinton very early in is time it finally gets passed. and we're on to Ohio," Mikulski said. ment. He has already campaigned in her campaign," said O'Malley's press "And we'll keep on duking it out Iowa, South Carolina, Georgia and because there are 17 more states that New Hampshire. have not expressed their preference." "When you sign up and you enlist, See LOYALTY, Page A 3 See MAIF, Page A 5 Senator Angry At Comptroller For Releasing State Employee Salaries By KATE ELIZABETH QUERAM Under the Maryland Public were not out of line. Information Act, state employ - But Joe Shapiro, director of FILE PHOTO Capital News Service Delegate James Hubbard (D) ee salaries are required to be communications for Franchot's District 23A released to the public upon office, said the actual release ANNAPOLIS - Sen. Ed request, but DeGrange said the of the list took place only in DeGrange, D-Anne Arundel, comptroller received no such response to specific requests Thursday slammed State request and instead just offered for it. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot's the information to the media. "We had two requests for release of a list of state "There is a process in place. the information, one from [The employees and their salaries, If you want the information, Examiner] and one from The Doesn't Play calling it a "gross violation of you follow the process," Gazette," he said. "The Gazette trust between employees and DeGrange said. "This informa - requests it every year whether Around With employers." tion was not requested. It was or not the Examiner did it DeGrange has filed a letter offered." because he mentioned it, I can't with the State Ethics DeGrange was referring to say." Toy Safety Commission accusing Franchot's appearance before Franchot, a Democrat, has By VEENA TREHAN Franchot of releasing the infor - the Senate Budget and angered several members of Capital News Service mation for his own political Taxation Committee last week, his own party by taking the gain. where he was questioned about opposing viewpoint on major WASHINGTON - Maryland Franchot released the list three of his deputies who each legislative issues, including tax FILE PHOTO State Comptroller Peter Franchot angered some fellow state and national lawmakers are after being questioned about make around $150,000. hikes and the ongoing debate Democrats after his office released of a list of state employ - leading efforts to get the lead and the salaries of three of his Budget analysts said this over slots. ees and their salaries. other toxins out of children’s play - deputies during a recent Senate seemed a relatively high salary In a written statement, committee hearing. A Franchot for deputies in state agencies. Senate President Thomas V. things. troubling. I think he should spokesman said nothing Franchot replied that he had a Mike Miller Jr., D-Calvert, “Maryland is in the front of a apologize to the people of group of states that wants to protect improper took place. list showing those salaries called the list's release "very See SALARY, Page A 7 its citizenry,” said Delegate James Hubbard, D-Prince George’s. He’s the sponsor of two of three bills making their way through the Maryland General Assembly to ban Musicians Want to Stop INSIDE toxic chemicals from toys. The bills would lower the per - Impersonators In Concert Neighbors Columns: Prince Hall Masons are missible amount of three chemicals LAURA SCHWARTZMAN groups from the 50s or 60s. By Morningside, proud of their 183 years in children’s products: lead, recent - Capital News Service Bill supporters say it's a of existence in the state Brandywine, Clinton ly found in paint on toys; phtha - form of identity theft that of Maryland lates, a chemical used to make Suitland and “Open to ANNAPOLIS - The next cheats music legends out of Opinion , Page A4 vinyl more flexible; and bisphenol time you buy concert tickets, their legacies and dupes pay - The Public” A, an organic compound used in ing audiences. Neighbors, Page A2 make sure you're seeing the Arts District of beverage containers, including band you're paying for. In the past two weeks, PGCC Celebrates Hyattsville is hosting the baby bottles. That's the advice Jon Bauman, chair of the Truth In Prince George’s County Police Inauguration of Dr. First Annual Downtown A Maryland bill to immediately "Bowzer" Bauman, formerly Music Committee of the Chief Melvin C. High, Inspector Charlene Mickens Hyattsville Arts Festival limit lead in toys to 600 parts per of Sha Na Na, is giving out as Vocal Group Hall of Fame, General, Mark Spencer, District III Dukes. Historic along Route 1 and million passed its House commit - he tours state legislatures has visited lawmakers in Commander, Major Joseph McCann Ceremony Recognizes Longfellow Street in tee on Friday. The same legislation across the country. Bauman is Colorado, Vermont, Indiana and the District III command staff the First Woman downtown Hyattsville is in a Maryland Senate subcom - pushing a bill to crack down and Rhode Island, often held a community forum at Carmody President April 19th, from 12-5 pm on impostor groups without Hills Elementary School. Community, Page A3 On The Town, Page A6 any connection to the original Neighbors . Page A2 See TOYS, Page A 3 artists, usually doo-wop See IMPOSTERS, Page A 5 A2 — March 6 — March 12, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post Towns and N EIGHBORS In and Around Morningside-Skyline by Mary McHale 301 735 3451 Morningsider selected Come for a Carnival night of to sing for the Papal St. Ignatius School set to close traditional Fat Tuesday events on Friday, Feb. 29, from 7 to 9 Mass at Washington Following meetings with parish council, parents and p.m. at the Newton White National's stadium staff, Father Robert Finamore, Mansion in Mitchellville. Steve Dameron auditioned pastor of St. Ignatius Parish in Included will be Cajun and last week, along with more than Oxon Hill, has announced that Creole food, music, satirical 550 others, in hopes of being they will close the parish school theatrics and other entertain - chosen to sing for the Papal at the end of the academic year. ment, as well as a special trib - Mass on April 17. Pope The reason is falling enroll - ute to the survivors of Benedict XVI will celebrate the ment, now down to 120 stu - Hurricane Katrina. All ages are Mass at the newly-constructed dents, preschool through eighth welcome—and it’s free! Call Nationals’ ballpark on South grade. The students will be 301-249-1604 for more infor - Capitol Street. able to transfer to other mation. At the audition he (and all Catholic schools, including St. others auditioning) sang one John’s in Clinton, St. Philip’s in May they rest in peace verse of “All Creatures of Our Camp Springs, Mount Calvary Robert Beaton Sr., of God and King.” He was also in Forestville, St. Mary’s in Clinton, Senior Executive and given voice exercises to deter - Piscataway, or St. Thomas hydrographer for the Defense mine his upper and lower More in Southeast Washington. Mapping Agency, died Feb. 12. PHOTO BY ranges and was asked to sight- When he retired in 1986, a Capt. Harper welcomes District III community member. read a short music piece. seamount in the Hawaiian- He received an email on Neighbors More changes at the Emperor chain was named for Feb. 17 from Thomas V. Stehle, him. (A seamount is a moun - District III Residents Attend Community Forum Music Director, who wrote, “ I Morningside Police tain rising from the ocean floor Prince George’s County, Maryland… Prince Chief High said “This is all about partner - am pleased to offer you a place Department: Sgt. Murphy, who that does not reach the water’s George’s County Police Chief Melvin C. High, ships. You, the citizens, are a critical component in the Tenor section of the has been with the department surface.) A native of Inspector General, Mark Spencer, District III for our success in the reduction of crime. We Papal Mass Choir.” for two years, has transferred to Massachusetts, he graduated Commander, Major Joseph McCann and the cannot do it alone.” Those chosen for this particu - the Mount Rainier Police from the University of Maine District III command staff held a community Major Joseph McCann said, “The community lar choir number 250. Department. Oscar Reyes, who with a BS in Wildlife forum Thursday evening at Carmody Hills is so important to us; because they’re our eyes Rehearsals begin March 10 has been with the District Conservation and went to work Elementary School. and ears. Overall crime continues to decline in at St. Mark’s Church in Heights P.D. for two years, has for the Navy Hydrographic Approximately 100 residents from District III the county, but we have to continue working Hyattsville. Instructions been hired by Morningside. Office. After serving with the attended the forum, the second on a series pre - together to keep the trend going in that direc - included practicing parts His Spanish will be helpful Navy in World War II, he joined sented by Chief High and every district com - tion.” beforehand and being on time. since we have a growing the Hydrographic Office in mand. The forums are designed to keep residents Mallory Johnson, President of the District III Steve lives on Pickett Court Hispanic population. Suitland. He was a founding informed about what resources are available to Citizen’s Advisory Council, said “These forums in Morningside with his wife Former Skyline residents, member of St. Philip’s Church them, include community members into the provide us with the information we need to fight Lenora and children, Kyle and Diane Cummings Zoukis, from which he was buried. He department’s policing strategy and improve on crime. Our communities have wonderful Kara. His formal musical stud - Donna Zdobysz Miller and was the husband of the late communications between communities and the Neighborhood Watch programs and we have ies began at Suitland High Cheryl Wright Swanson coordi - Agnes Beaton and father of police department. great communication with our police leaders.” School where, as a member of nated a 30-year reunion for the Central High School Class of Robert Jr. He is also survived the Class of 1974, he sang in by two grandchildren and a sis - the Concert Choir and the 1977 last October at the Comfort Inn in Bowie. Diane ter. Madrigals. During those years Maurice W. Street Jr., of he performed in musicals, not reported that between 65 and 70 Brandywine-Aquasco turned out and had a great time. Skyline, died Jan. 14. He was only at Suitland, but at La the son of Mary E. Street and Reine High School and District They are already talking about by Ruth Turner 301 888 1139 a 35-year reunion. the late Maurice W. Street Sr. Heights Theater of the Arts. Survivors include his sister Scholar of the Week will be powered by the cure all page. Please call 800-829-1040 The shows included Brigadoon, I had a call this week from longtime Morningsider Edythe Sheila Street-Council and Crossland High School because of you. Cal1-888-540- for needed publications. Showboat, Carousel and brother Michael E. Street Sr. Senior Charlinda Sims is schol - Walk for additional informa - Community Tax Aid, a tax- Anything Goes. Neale. She and Bob recently moved to a Senior Living facil - ar of the week with a GPA: tion. exempt and non-profit organi - At the University of 4.35. Charlinda academics zation provides free federal and Maryland he was a voice major ity in Lewes, Del., after living Milestones include AP Literature 12, AP Palm Sunday Brunch state income tax preparation for two years, performing with on Poplar Road in Morningside A special Happy Birthday to since July of 1947. She report - Gerry Jolliffe, formerly of Psychology, Computer You are invited to a Palm services to individuals with the University Chorale, before Networking (Technical income up to $22,00 and fami - switching to a degree in busi - ed that Bob is recovering from Suitland. He’s the only person Sunday Brunch on March 16, a broken hip suffered when he I know born on Leap Day. Academy). She is a member of 2008 to be held at Clinton lies (with three or more mem - ness. He “bounded around” Prince George’s County Youth bers) with income up to with a couple of rock and disco fell in December. Since he came into the world on American Legion P0259 from ‘Get well wishes to Mary Feb. 29, 1952, he is either 56 – Commission, Student Page 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Donation $40,000. Families and individ - bands before taking a job at (Annapolis MD), a member of uals can have no more than Fannie Mae. He retired in Gaither, formerly of Auth or 16. $6.00 adult, $3.00 children 6 Village and now of Solomons. Happy birthday to Winifred the Principal’s Leadership years and under. $1,000 from interest, dividends 2007. Team, Future Business Leaders and capital gains. Since 1998 he has sung and She is recovering from recent Lanehart and Charlie Fortner, The Brunch includes all you surgery. March 1; Karen (Elborne) Stern of America, Gem Peer Tutor can eat consisting of pancakes, played guitar with the choir and (sponsored by Delta Sigma folk group at St. Philip’s, has Condolences to Peggy and Harold Titus, March 2; eggs, bacon, sausage, home Hours for tax preparation Nanney, of Morningside, on the Jennifer Vilky, March 3; Amy Theta Sorority, Inc.). fries, milk, juice, coffee and assistance are Mondays, March been a cantor and has played Charlinda plans to attend for weddings, funerals and sudden death of her godson Schlor, March 4; and Liz toast. 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7 6:00 Jamie White, of Harper, March 5. Howard University and major PM –8PM. other special events. in accounting. She has been a Of the audition, he said, Mechanicsville. Happy anniversary to my Ham and Cabbage Dinner If you need further tax assis - I’ve just learned of the death neighbors Freda and Michael recipient of the Crossland High Come and enjoy a Ham and tance contact IRS Taxpayer “The most fun I had was talking School’s Outstanding with the other singers while of Morningsider James Gatta McDonald, their 28th on Feb. Cabbage Dinner on St. Assistance Center (Services and will write about him in next 28; Tom and Sarah Shipman, Achievement Award grades 9- Patrick’s Day (March 17, Provided) at 8401 Corporate waiting to audition. It was 11. Charlinda has maintained a great to meet so many people week’s column. their 48th on March 4; and 2008). Ham or Corned Beef, Drive, Landover, MD, Larry and Susan Frostbutter, on GPA of 4.0 or higher since mid - Red Potatoes, Cabbage and Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM like myself who sing God's dle school. praise and glory every chance Newton White Mansion March 5. Corn Bread will be served. The –4:30 PM. Telephone (202) we get.” hosts free event dinner will be held at American 927-9361 for additional infor - Avon Walk (Reminder) Legion. The cost of each dinner mation. May 3-4, 2008 come out and is $8.50 and will be served participate in the Avon Walk from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 2008 School Calendar Dates Clinton Conversations For Breast Cancer in May 28 is Memorial Day Washington, DC Taxes 2008 (Schools and Offices closed). Norma Fazenbaker 301 579 6116 By participating in this Your 2008 Maryland and June 6 is the last day for stu - by walk, you’ll allow medically Federal Tax Forms can be dents and end of fourth quarter. Adoption Support state of Maryland issues personally with their under-insured women and men picked up at any local Library. June 9, 2008 is the last day for Group Provides own lender or other qualified to receive the screening, treat - Some of the Libraries have a teachers. June 9-12 inclement independent loan counselors. Information Prince George's County ment and support they require. master set of reproducible weather make up days. June 16 Attendees should bring all rel - fourth quarter report cards will Bowie, MD- Diakon Free Homeownership Walk makes a difference. forms and instructions that can evant income and expense Leading-edge research teams be photocopied for 15 cents per be sent to the mailroom. Adoption Services will hold and Foreclosure information such as a current monthly support groups Prevention Clinic household budget. throughout Maryland for fami - UPPER MARLBORO, MD - For more information about lies who have adopted children, To help reduce the number of this event, foreclosure preven - "Six Steps that are waiting to adopt, or are foreclosures in Prince George's tion or to learn what lenders Count to Fight interested in possibly becoming County, the Housing Authority will be at the forum, call 301- foster and/or adoptive parents. of Prince George's County 883-HOME or visit Kidney Disease" The next support group (HAPGC) will hold a free www.princegeorgescountyha.o March 6, 2008, 7:30 scheduled in Prince George's Homeownership and rg. County will be held March 13 Foreclosure Prevention Clinic am – 2:00 pm, at at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 PGCC,Prince Court Appointed 6600 Laurel-Bowie Rd., beginning at 2:00 p.m. George’s Community Bowie. The group will meet The Foreclosure Clinic will Special Advocate from 6 to 8 p.m. and will meet consist of two sessions: 2 p.m. (CASA)/ Prince College, Largo the second Thursday of every - 5 p.m. and 5p.m. - 8p.m. George’s County Student Center month. The event will give Prince Do you have desire to help (Conference Rooms All support groups are free George's County residents the abused and neglected children 2&6), 301 Largo Rd, and open to anyone interested opportunity to attend several in our community? For infor - in adoption. Light refreshments educational sessions that will mation, visit our website at Largo, MD 20774. and free childcare will be avail - help them better understand www.pgcasa.org or call 301- Parking is available able. Additional support groups mortgage options. Participants 209-0491. onsite. will be held throughout the also can discuss mortgage March 6 — March 12, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A3 COMMUNITY Hoyer Lauds Opening of New Women’s Resource Center Practical Money Skills Facility to Offer Enhanced Services Aimed at Opening More Doors for Women By Jason Alderman CAMP SPRINGS, MD –Congressman The Women’s Resource Center is a part - Steny Hoyer (D-MD) gathered today with nered operation between the Prince government officials and leaders in Prince George’s County Department of Family George’s County to celebrate the opening Services and the Commission for Children, of the County’s new Women’s Resource Youth and Families. The purpose of the If a Layoff Looms, Center. The new center will provide a mul - center is to empower women by providing titude of resources and services to empow - assistance, education and community ser - Be Prepared er more women in the County to reach vices, as well as a place where women can higher levels of personal and professional learn from and teach one another in an The days when most achievement. atmosphere of mutual respect. Participants folks joined a company “The women of Prince George’s County will work to cultivate partnerships with right out of school and play a remarkable and valuable role within existing public institutions, community- remained until retirement our community and contribute greatly to based organizations and individuals are long gone. Today, peo - the overall vitality and health of our focused on enhancing the overall personal, ple intentionally change region,” stated Hoyer. “In business, in edu - social, economic and educational lives of jobs numerous times during cation, in services and in leadership, women. their lifetimes. women are at the forefront of making our “It is important that we continue work - Unfortunately, such county work. Unfortunately, women are ing to open more doors of opportunity for changes aren't always vol - still not enjoying the level of opportunity women in our society,” said Hoyer. “I am untary, as anyone who's they should be entitled to in the workplace, proud of Prince George’s County for offer - been laid off knows. nor the level of recognition they deserve.” ing this resource center and am pleased to If you've recently been tion and employee rights Hoyer continued, “This center we are be here to celebrate this truly grand open - laid off or fear one is around (www.aarp.org/money/caree rededicating today will help women to col - ing.” the corner, here are a few rs/jobloss). laborate with one another as they access The Women’s Resource Center is locat - ways to cope with what lies Apply for unemployment government and community programs ed at 6420 Allentown Road in Camp ahead: benefits. If you become available to promote their goals for Springs, Maryland 20748. The Program FILE PHOTO Rein in expenses. It may unemployed and meet cer - achievement.” Coordinator is Faith C. Anderson-Leak. Congressman Steny Hoyer take months to find another tain eligibility requirements, job, which could wipe out you may qualify for unem - your savings. If you don't she would back Obama if he superdelegates, meaning they the situation is in August," ployment insurance while LOYALTY from A 1 already have one, create a wins the nomination. aren't pledged to vote for a can - Kopp said. "I'm waiting to see looking for a new job. Go to budget and stick to it like secretary, Rick Abbruzzese. "I think Senator Clinton is didate at the convention, but how this whole thing turns out." www.servicelocator.org/OW glue. Know exactly how "He continues to support Sen. the best candidate and will be can vote their own choice. The The people, Mikulski said, SLinks.asp for details. much money you have and Clinton." the president, and I'm support - superdelegates could dictate the should chose the candidate, but Polish your resume. You track all expenses. Postpone For Clinton to win, Kopp ing her," Kopp said. "The most race if it's still close at the start made clear she believes Clinton may be competing against major purchases (car, vaca - said, she has to win most of the important thing is that the of the convention in August. isn't out yet. hundreds of other job appli - tion, new clothes) and trim remaining primaries. Democrats win the White Even though Kopp and "I'm hoping that the cants, so make sure your smaller expenses: Avoid "It clearly looks like there's House and clean up this mess Mikulski are Clinton support - superdelegates will be a mute resume stands out from the restaurants and cook at momentum" for Obama, Kopp that President Bush has made." ers, they weren't sure what role point," Mikulski said. "When crowd. It should accurately home; cancel cable TV; wear said. O'Malley, the state's they would play at the conven - Teddy Kennedy changes from reflect your accomplish - a sweater and turn down the Kopp, like others, remained Democratic members of tion in Denver. Barack, I'll change from ments and show potential thermostat - there are hun - supportive of Clinton, but said Congress and Kopp are "I think we have to see what Hillary." employers you have the dreds of ways to save experience and qualifica - money. just 15 inspectors to screen a by the European Union, Japan tion” from higher standards. tions they seek. Use concise, TOYS from A 1 Have a rainy-day fund growing number of toy imports. and California. Toy manufacturers and strong language and an orga - you could live off for at least mittee, and both are expected to “It is neither reasonable nor David Kosmos, a program retailers also weighed in on toy nized appearance. It's a good three months. pass. responsible to task an agency associate at Maryland Public safety after a year of record toy idea to update your resume Curtail retirement sav - The moves are partly in with a job as important as pro - Interest Research Group, said recalls. Toys ‘R Us and Wal- regularly, especially after a ings. If you're still employed response to a series of massive tecting the public health with - research into the effects of Mart, two retailers that com - promotion or changed job but fear the worst, this may toy recalls last year, largely out providing the resources phthalates on the body have prise just under half the U.S. responsibilities. be the one and only time it focused on the use of lead in necessary to accomplish that lagged behind studies of other toy market, last week Alert your network. Let makes sense to temporarily U.S. toys by Chinese manufac - task,” said Van Hollen in a toxins. announced steps to rid their family and friends know halt your 401(k) plan contri - turers. statement. “Phthalate research is a products of problem chemicals. you're looking; they may butions. You may need that The solution to making toys The federal and Maryland point now that lead was in the The two companies operate know about opportunities or money to survive the next safer, the lawmakers and others legislation targets children’s late 1970s and 1980s,” he said. more than 25 stores in spread the word on your few months and early 401(k) said, will likely require cooper - products because the young are “The science is emerging and Maryland. behalf. Seek out networking withdrawals come with ation from toy manufacturers believed to be uniquely vulner - we should do something now.” Starting March 1, the retail - events sponsored by the steep penalties. Besides, you and retailers as well as greater able to these toxic substances Legislation to limit lead poi - ers are setting a higher standard Chamber of Commerce, may be able to make a lump- federal funding and legislation. that can have a lasting effect, soning 10 years earlier would than one expected to pass local colleges, trade associa - sum contribution later if it “We are talking about a according to experts. have saved a lot of lives and Congress for lead on the sur - tions or other business and was a false alarm. Consult a major chasm in our system that Lead, contained in paint and trouble, said Kosmos. face paint for toys. The compa - social organizations - even financial professional about absolutely must be addressed gas, for decades has been Kosmos also said the switch nies are also phasing out chem - volunteer work. your particular situation and by every party involved,” said known to cause learning dis - to other chemicals is feasible. icals found in vinyl. Track job-search expens - if you don't know one, Maryland Rep. Elijah abilities. Phthalates, included in “Factories in China make Toys ‘R Us said this and es. If you itemize income tax www.plannersearch.org is a Cummings, D-Baltimore, at a soft vinyl toys like teething phthalate-free toys for half of other recent safety initiatives deductions, many job- good place to start your December news conference rings, have been tied to kidney the world and toys with phtha - demonstrate their commitment search-related expenses are search. addressing high levels of lead and liver problems. Bisphenol lates for the other half of the to children. “The bar can never deductible, including Ask about severance ben - in children’s toys. A, that can leak out of baby bot - world to save a few pennies,” be too high for safety,” said resumes, business cards, efits. If you're laid off, find The news conference fol - tles when they are heated, may he said. company spokeswoman phone calls, unreimbursed out what benefits are avail - lowed his letter to Mattel’s CEO disrupt hormones, critics The hottest debate of Kathleen Waugh. job interview trips and able. Many employers offer calling on the company to stop charge. Wednesday’s hearing came on Hubbard framed these initia - career counseling. severance pay or help with producing toys with lead and to “We can take some progres - bisphenol A. No states or tives as a reaction to percep - For more tips on what to COBRA health insurance recall two toy blood pressure sive steps to remove toys or pay nations have banned the chemi - tions among consumers. Polls do if you lose your job or premiums; however, they cuffs with several times the lead consequences later on down the cal, although several U.S. states show a dramatic rise last year in during other unexpected life have no legal obligation to level for a recall. On Jan. 30, road in mental health, special have introduced legislation to those concerned about the safe - events, visit Practical Money do so. Many companies also Cummings, joined by 56 repre - education services, or in some phase it out. ty of Chinese-made toys that Skills for Life, Visa's free provide outplacement coun - sentatives, including Rep. Al cases, institutional costs,” said Julie Goodman, a scientist at make up 80 percent of the total. personal financial manage - seling, which may include Wynn, D-Mitchellville, sent a Hubbard. Gradient Corporation, said her “Their actions are driven by ment site professional assistance with similar letter to the company. Maryland is well ahead of review of the research shows economics,” said Hubbard. (www.practicalmoneyskills. resume writing, interview Also at the federal level, the the pack in regulating the other current uses of bisphenol A are “They are responding to a mar - com/unexpected). skills and job searches, or House of Representatives potentially harmful compounds safe. Goodman also said, when ketplace that’s scared to buy Being laid off can be very even office equipment passed legislation, cosponsored in toys — plastic softeners. questioned, that her firm’s their toys by virtue of what stressful, but if you're pre - usage. by Cummings, Wynn, and Rep. The General Assembly’s clients include several in the they’ve heard and read.” pared with a good game If your company doesn't Chris Van Hollen, D- Health & Government chemical industry. The toy recalls of last year plan, you can minimize the offer outplacement, visit Kensington, to reduce lead con - Operations Committee on State action is necessary, may spread to other products time you are out of work - www.careeronestop.org, a tent to 600 parts per million Wednesday heard a bill to ban backers of the legislation told made in China, said Eric and the pain that goes with U.S. Department of Labor- immediately, lowering it to 300 the manufacture or sale of chil - the committee, because federal Johnson, a professor at the it. sponsored website featuring parts per million two years after dren’s products with phthalates legislation is often delayed and Tuck School of Business at and bisphenol. it’s important for Maryland to Dartmouth. career resources and connec - Jason Alderman directs bill enactment and 100 parts per “I think Maryland will be a lead government in protecting “Many of these things we’ve tions to local career centers Visa's financial education million in another two years. leader on the East Coast of this citizens. been talking about with toys that provide employment programs. To participate in Similar Senate legislation is country with relationship to Hubbard said the govern - we’re going to be talking about and training opportunities. a free, online Financial expected to pass early next phthalates this year,” said ment often steps in only after with other products because AARP also has a compre - Literacy and Education month, but it also boosts fund - Hubbard, who first introduced several states pass competing they see a lot more scrutiny hensive guide to surviving Summit, go to ing for the Consumer Product job loss, including discus - www.practicalmoneyskills.c Safety Commission, which has the bill three years ago. standards and industry asks the than other products coming out sions about age discrimina - om/summit2008 been weakened by cuts and has Phthalates have been banned federal government for “protec - of China.” A4 — March 6 — March 12, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post COMMENTARY

THE PRINCE GEORGE ’S POST Open to the Public NPS PHOTO. A Community Newspaper for Prince George’s County The Home of Frederick Douglass, the Leading African American Spokesman of the 19th Century The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the most famous 19th century African American. His Prince Hall Masons: life was a testament to the courage and persis - tence that serves as an inspiration to those who In Existence For 183 Years struggle in the cause of liberty and justice. Prince Hall Masons are proud of their 183 African Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Visitors to the site learn about his efforts to abol - years of existence in the state of Maryland In 1876 First Colored Grand Lodge merged ish slavery and his struggle for rights for all Having formed a Lodge of African American with another grand lodge of African Americans oppressed people. Freemasons on February 2, 1825, the Prince Hall Masons which was under authority of the In 1877 Frederick Douglass purchased the home which he named Cedar Hill. This location Masons are proud of their 183 years of existence National Grand Lodge. On September 12, 1876, was authorized Sept. 5, 1962, as Frederick in the state of Maryland. the two Grand Lodges merged. In 1878, the name Douglass Home; and re-designated Feb. 12, 1988 The First African Independent Grand Lodge was changed to The Most Worshipful United as the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. of North America No. 1 of the State of Grand Lodge of the State of Maryland. In 1947, Frederick Douglass' life spanned nearly Pennsylvania, whose own authority came direct - the name of the Grand Lodge was again changed eighty years, from the time that slavery was uni - ly from Prince Hall, warranted the first lodge of to The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland and versal in American states to the time it was black Masons constituted in the state of its Jurisdiction, Inc., which name it still bears. becoming a memory. Douglass freed himself Maryland on February 2, 1825. This lodge was The current Grand Master is the Honorable from slavery and through decades of tireless styled as African Friendship Lodge of Baltimore Shelton D. Redden. efforts he helped to free millions more. No. 6. Thereafter the same authority warranted Currently there are one-hundred and two Saint James Lodge and Enterprise Lodge. In (102) constituent lodges that constitute Maryland 1845, again with the able assistance of and its jurisdiction. Seventy (70) are within the Pennsylvania, these three (3) subordinate lodges state of Maryland, twenty-two (22) are in formed the First Colored Grand Lodge, Ancient Germany, six (6) are in England, three (3) are in Free & Accepted Masons of the state of Italy, there is one (1) in Belgium and one (1) in Child Watch Maryland, with Rev. James A. Handy as Grand Iraq. Maryland Prince Hall Lodges look back by Marion Wright Edelman Master. with pride to their Mother Lodge and to Prince Prince Hall Masons in Maryland trace their Hall's life and leadership. history to Massachusetts and to Prince Hall, who They each regard themselves as descendants is believed to have been born in 1735, and died from the Grand Lodge of England, from which Hilda Mason - Educator, Activist and on December 4, 1807. On March 6, 1775, Prince Prince Hall received his own authority more than Hall and fourteen others were initiated into a mil - two centuries ago. Washington, D.C.’s Grandmother itary Lodge at what is now Fort Independence, When I think of the many and teachers. In the mid-1960s, were great patrons of the insti - Massachusetts. On March 2, 1784, Prince Hall For additional information please visit us on- people, of all ages, who became she organized a rent subsidy tution. They contributed large petitioned the Grand Lodge of England for a war - line at www.mwphglmd.org/howtojoin2.htm or lost or troubled where I grew up project and summer enrichment sums to provide scholarships rant or charter authorizing that a regular Lodge send an email to in Bennettsville, South program for children in the for students attending the be constituted. It was issued on September 29, [email protected] or write to Carolina, I also think of the pool neighborhood around All Soul’s school. In 2004, the Board of 1784, but not received until May 6, 1787, at Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland, Attn: of community co-parents and Church. Trustees of the school honored which time African Lodge No. 459 was formed. Emanuel J. Stanley 1307 Eutaw Place, elders who were always there to In 1971, Hilda was elected to them by naming its library the On June 6, 1791, the lodge was erected into the Baltimore, MD 21217 help them and guide them in the the D.C. Board of Education Charles N. and Hilda H. M. right direction. Hilda Mason, where she fought for better Mason Law Library. Her heart teacher, civil rights activist and access to early childhood edu - was always open to those in city council member, was just cation for needy children, need, and Hilda Mason was By the Maryland Society of Accountants, Inc . such a leader here in reduced class sizes and parity of always there for the children. Washington, D.C. In her later resources for schools in low- She attended as many public Donald R. Hull, Executive Director years, she would introduce her - income neighborhoods with school graduations as she could self as everyone's "grandmoth - prosperous ones. During this and encouraged young people er" — because that's what she time, she became an ally of from foster homes and group became. She died on December Council Member Julius homes to call her "grandma" so Tax Tips from the Maryland Society 16, 2007, and with her passing Hobson, a leader of the DC they felt someone loved them we lost a great soul. Statehood Party. Like so many and was interested in their wel - of Accountants, Inc. Born in a split log cabin in residents of Washington, D.C., fare. 1916 in rural Campbell County, Hilda was outraged that Hilda Mason did these things The tax deadline is right around the corner, available this year for certain higher education Virginia, Hilda Mason strove American citizens in the because they were the right and many people don't know how to begin orga - expenses. Be sure to check it out to see if you are from an early age to overcome nation's capital did not have full things to do. She did them nizing their personal finance materials to present eligible for any of these credits. her humble beginnings. She voting representation in the because if there was an injus - to their accountant in order to get their taxes done • Did you give any money to charity? Or did first became a teacher of "col - United States Congress so she tice, she felt compelled to cor - in a timely manner. Giving their receipts to their you donate clothes or household goods to a rec - ored" students in racially segre - pushed for the District to rect it. She did them because accountant in a shoebox isn't the way to do it! ognized charity? If you have a cancelled check gated Altavista, Virginia, in the become the 51st state. When she really did see herself as the Here are some tips from the Maryland Society or received a receipt for the goods, you may be 1930s and ‘40s. After moving to Julius Hobson died in 1977, she District’s Grandmother. I cele - of Accountants, Inc. on how to organize your able to write those off if you itemize your deduc - the District of Columbia, she was elected to his at-large seat brate her life and the lives of so financial documentation to get ready to prepare tions. That helps the bottom line of your taxes. taught in the public schools on the City Council and was many other elders and grand - your taxes: Another hint about charities – if you drove your which, through the 1950s, also reelected in 1982, 1986, 1990 mothers who continue to help • Put together your W-2 information. You car for a charity and were not reimbursed for gas were segregated. Determined to and 1994. troubled young people in our should have received your W-2s from your or mileage, you can deduct $.14 a mile for each impress upon her students high She lost her bid for a sixth communities. employer by January 31st so have them all mile you used for charity. You had to keep track academic standards, Hilda com - Council term in 1998 but she Marian Wright Edelman is together in one envelope or folder. of those miles but they certainly add up! pensated for the lack of didn't retire from helping peo - President of the Children's • Have the year-end statement from your • Don't forget that diet programs are a legiti - resources in her classroom by ple. Hilda and Charlie contin - Defense Fund and its Action mortgage lender ready if you own a house. You mate medical expense and can be deducted on purchasing special supplies and ued their long-time practice of Council whose Leave No Child may be able to deduct your real estate taxes and your tax return. You can also deduct parking at equipment and supporting field making "loans" to young people Behind® mission is to ensure your interest if you end up itemizing your deduc - the doctor's office and mileage to and from med - trips out of her own pocket. to help with college costs and to every child a Healthy Start, a tions. If you have a second mortgage or a home ical appointments at the rate of $.20 per mile. In 1957, Hilda met Charles families struggling to buy food Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe equity loan, put those papers together with your • Did you have any business expenses that Noble "Charlie" Mason, Jr., a or pay utility bills. The couple Start and a Moral Start in life mortgage information as well. If you refinanced weren't reimbursed by your employer? Pull wealthy, White Mayflower was instrumental in establishing and successful passage to adult - you home during 2007, bring the HUD-1 form together those receipts! The mileage deduction descendant, at All Souls the University of the District of hood with the help of caring (settlement sheet) with you to your accountant. is similar to the charitable mileage deduction – if Unitarian Church, which was Columbia School of Law and families and communities. There may be items on the form which can be you weren't reimbursed for gas or mileage, you then and remains a center of deducted on the 2007 tax return. can write it off on your taxes. The good news is progressive activism in • Did you pay any child care expenses in that for business expenses, it's a whopping $.485 Washington. In between picket - 2007? That includes payments to anyone who per mile. Thank goodness the IRS took into ing the D.C. Transit Company The Prince George’s Post watched your child while you worked. Many account the fact that gas went up this year! to demand an end to its racist The Prince George’s Post people don't know that if both parents worked, • And finally, you can get your refund faster if hiring practices and protesting P.O. Box 1001 15207 Marlboro Pike that can include a day camp or an accredited you file electronically and have the IRS deposit the Whites-only membership after-care program. Be sure to have the full any overpayment directly into your checking or policy of the YMCA, Hilda and Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3151 names, addresses and tax ID numbers for each savings account. It's much faster than waiting for Charlie engaged in a long Phone 301-627-0900 Legal Fax • 301-627-6260 provider ready because you'll need them for the the old method of waiting for the check from the courtship and married in 1965. I Editorial Fax • 301-627-8147 forms. 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Prince George's Community College Celebrates Business Exchange Inauguration of Dr. Charlene Mickens Dukes by William Reed Historic Ceremony Recognizes the First Woman President Courtesy Press Officer are free and open to the public. ceremony on Friday, Mar. 28, there is an Bush’s Good News Trip Conversations with Dr. Dukes, a stu - Inaugural Reception in the Inaugural P.G. Community College dent reception, is Wednesday, Mar. 26, 1- Pavilion adjacent to the Queen Anne Fine To Africa 3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. in Marlboro Gallery. Arts Building. LARGO, Md. - Prince George’s American President George US. Students are invited to interact with Inaugural activities are one of a series Community College hosts the inaugura - Bush and First Lady Laura While Bush touts $30 billion in President Dukes and share their aspira - of educational, cultural, arts and dance tion of Charlene Mickens Dukes, eighth Bush are traveling to five aid packages, the Chinese have tions. events that Prince George’s Community president of the college, Friday, Mar. 28, 1 African countries: Benin, guaranteed the Africans $1 tril - The Prince George’s Community College is hosting throughout the year in p.m. in Queen Anne Fine Arts Building. Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and lion in trade support. China’s College Alumni Association Invitational celebration of its 50th Anniversary culmi - The community is invited to share in the Liberia, Feb. 15th to Feb. 21. growth and close economic ties Art Students’ Exhibition runs Mar. 10 nating with an anniversary gala in fall celebration of the first woman president in Although his administration is in Africa now negate America’s through Apr. 10, Monday-Friday, 8:30 2008. the college’s 50-year history. viewed with suspicion among and the European Union’s abil - a.m.-5 p.m. Titled “Then and Now,” the For more information on inaugural "Dr. Dukes wants to include communi - the continent’s diverse popula - ity to influence politics in many exhibition highlights artwork of when activities, please call 301-322-0853. ty members, faculty, staff and students in tions, Bush says he is visiting of the 54 countries on that con - alumni were students through present day. the inaugural events," says Lynda Logan, Africa because “important tinent. Africa is home to almost An Inaugural Gospel Concert is Prince George's Community College is dean of learning resources and co-chair of progress” is occurring there in a billion people. The average Thursday, Mar. 27, 7 p.m. in the Queen a comprehensive, public, post-secondary the inaugural subcommittee. “This is regards to economic growth, African’s income is $600 per Anne Fine Arts Building. The concert fea - institution that provides high quality aca - about Prince George's Community democratic reforms, and efforts year; and to increase standards tures Stephen Hurd, gospel artist; Korey demic instruction, workforce development College and its contributions to Prince to battle HIV/AIDS. In his of living in their countries Dean, soloist; and Largo High School and continuing education to the citizens of George's County and for Dr. Dukes, the 2008 State of the Union many leaders are more in favor Choir and Kettering Baptist Church Praise Prince George's County and surrounding focus must be broad and inclusive." address, Bush asked Congress of Chinese policies and trade Team, local gospel groups. Guests are areas. The college awards associate’s In addition to the inaugural ceremony, to double current aid to Africa alternatives than ours. invited to a pre-concert reception at 6:15 degrees, letters of recognition and pro - the college is hosting the following week- to $30 billion over the next five China is a good example of p.m. gram certificates. For more information, long series of inaugural activities, which years. what an increased trading pos - Immediately following the inaugural visit the college Web site at www.pgcc.edu. “Human assistance” pro - ture can achieve in Africa. grams have been the focus of China pulls one percent of its Now that this is no longer from A 1 US policy toward Africa. population out of poverty each MAIF necessary, Johnson and legis - Under that rubric, Bush will be year. This is a country that less lators say it is only fair that visiting countries his adminis - than 7 years ago was a net "The time has come and MAIF customers be allowed tration deems “successful” in recipient of foreign aid. this is the right thing to do," to pay in installments. implementing grant/aid pro - Similar “good news” that can Holmes said. "MAIF cus - Currently, there are 23,650 jects. President Bush’s trip occur in Africa. Africa tomers should be able to pay county residents using MAIF. coincides with the 50th accounts for less than 2 percent their premiums in install - Approximately 95 percent of anniversary of the founding of of world trade. But, a 1 percent ments." all MAIF customers finance the Department of State’s increase in trade from Africa Founded in 1972, the their payments through pre - Africa Bureau, and that may be would be the equivalent of 5 requirement that all premiums mium finance companies and the source of the problem. times the amount of aid the be paid annually was put in where they are forced to pay Bush has a $30 billion purse continent currently receives. place because of a need for high interest rates. PHOTO BY STAFF for countries he determines China’s economic growth capitalization for MAIF. Jack Johnson announced his support for House Bill 32. “can continue supporting the allows it to accelerate trade development of democracies, engagements with Africa in a come mostly from the sale of for the general election. If the Progressive Maryland, said from A 1 human rights, free trade and ways that the EU and the U.S. Campaign abandoned property. The plan seat were uncontested the can - this system would provide a economic investment”. But, don't. Africa supplies a third of Cardin, D-Baltimore County, is expected to cost at least didate would get $10,000 for "double hurdle" and keep all what Africans want is “trade, China's oil. Overall, its trade and Sen. Paul Pinsky, D- $7.5 million each year. the primary and $6,000 for the but serious candidates from not aid.” Ugandan President with China rose 40 percent last Prince George's, respectively. Residents would also have general election. receiving public funding. Yoweri Museveni, for example, year and by 6,000 percent since In 2006, their legislation the option of an income tax The National Institute on Pinsky said any resistance says: “rich and middle-income the 1990s. passed in the House but fell "checkoff", which would send Money in State Politics to the bills is likely due to nations to stop wasting Africa's Regional African powers one vote short in the Senate. $5 of their taxes to the Public reports that, on average, each some legislators' wariness of time with aid pledges and such as: Nigeria in the West, Candidates would not be Election Fund. Senate candidate in Maryland change. instead open their markets to Kenya in the East and South forced to enter the public The amount of money raised $92,114 and each can - "Raising money has been African products. Rich nations Africa are missing from the financing system and could given to candidates would be didate for the House of part of their lives," he said, such as the US and European president's itinerary. And, instead raise money the old higher for Senate races than Delegates raised $39,623 in and it may be difficult for Union countries give aid with countries critical for Africa’s fashioned way. for House races and higher for the 2006 election. some to let go of the old habit. one hand while refusing to cut stability - Sudan, Libya, Supporters referred to an contested races than for To be eligible for the fund - In the end, Pinsky said, subsidies and tariffs with the Zimbabwe, the DRC - are "per - October 2007 poll by uncontested races. In uncon - ing candidates would be politicians should overcome other, making it impossible for sona non grata" to Bush & Co. Gonzales Research & tested races more money required to gather donations their fears and pass the bills poor countries to compete. The But, Bush’s policymakers for Marketing Strategies showing would be given to candidates of at least $5 from about 350 because the current system Europeans waste a lot of our Africa have yet to fully grasp 72 percent of Marylanders during the primary than dur - constituents, plus another puts potential candidates with time coming here talking about the fact that positive transfor - favor the legislation, which ing the general election. $6,750 under existing poorer constituents and fewer aid." If you talk about aid, I go mation of the continent will received little opposition in For example, a candidate fundraising rules. connections at a disadvantage. to sleep," says Museveni. come from increased trade hearings this week. for a contested Senate seat Sean Dobson, executive "It is an issue of fairness," Except for the people on the activities to, and among, will - Funding for the plan would would receive $50,000 for the director of the advocacy group he said. US’s dole in Africa, America’s ing partners. primary and another $50,000 “good news” and impact Traditional Western prac - among the 54 countries on the tices toward Africa haven’t from A 1 Bauman, who claims doo-wop lions trying to stop impostors. present, none of whom chal - continent are on the decline. worked; African leaders say Imposters music is especially popular on "It hurts," said Charlie lenged the bill. For the first time since the era past US/EU/World Bank car - breaking out into song in the the Eastern Seaboard. Thomas, formerly of the Bauman said the laws have of the slave trade, Africa’s trade rot/stick policies failed miser - process. It was uncommon to see Drifters. "It’s simple as that, it been highly effective in other is going “East” instead of ably. He visited a Senate Finance doo-wop performers' faces hurts." states. Although many groups “North”, replacing America and If he just talks “aid,” the Committee hearing during the genre's peak, which The Drifters were a 50s get shut down, Bauman said the European countries’ check - Africans may sleep on Bush. Wednesday, amusing lawmak - is why impostor bands can get doo-wop band with a fractured acts can be redubbed as trib - ered past in trade practices with African Americans need to ers with a capella riffs and away with mimicking "old history. Several members have utes and are completely substantive Chinese investment wake up assure that the piquing interest in the bill. timers," Bauman said. left the group since its incep - acceptable and legal under the and trade. Africans trade their way into The bill is law in 18 states He added that more modern tion. bill, which proposes fines of US practices with Africa more global markets and pros - and has been introduced in 12 artists like Frankie Goes to Thomas joined the group in $5,000 to $15,000 in have been wrong-headed and perity. others, said Sen. Mike Lenett, Hollywood are struggling with 1958 after the previous Maryland. heavy-handed. Trade, not aid” (William Reed – D-Montgomery, the bill's the problem as well. Drifters were fired and claims "The deterrent effect of the is what Africa needs from the www.BlackPressInternational.com) sponsor. Bauman said some per - to be the only original Drifter bill itself has been really grati - "Maryland is at the top of formers, including Herb Reed currently performing the fying," Bauman said. our list right now," said of the Platters, have spent mil - band's songs. Groups with at least one He tours worldwide with original member would not be Charlie Thomas' Drifters, a affected by the bill. name he uses to distinguish his A handful of fans gathered group from impostors. around Bauman and Thomas "I'm not in a singing mood," for autographs after the hear - Thomas said, choking up as he ing, but the subject can be explained how the fakes can incredibly painful for artists steal jobs from original artists. trying to make a living. He eventually let up and "This is my life," said belted out a few lines, to the Thomas. "I’m an entertainer delight of committee members and I’m a Drifter." A6 — March 6 — March 12, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post

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TOWN County Events March 7 - March 13 First Annual Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival Arts District Hyattsville is craft and food vendors will The afternoon will feature hosting the First Annual gather along neighborhood performances by musicians, Downtown Hyattsville Arts streets in Arts District dancers, and performers, and Festival along Route 1 and Hyattsville – the DC area’s guests can stroll the side - Longfellow Street in down - hottest new community walks to view and purchase town Hyattsville. EYA and inspired by the talented arts original artwork by local The Gateway Community community in Hyattsville. It D.C. and Prince George’s Development Corporation is also the future home of the County artists. The team to present this inaugural newest location for Busboys Hyattsville Community event on Saturday, April 19th, and Poets – a regional Artists Alliance and Joe’s 2008 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. favorite restaurant, café, Movement Emporium will Local visual and per - bookstore, and performance also provide art activities in forming artists, along with venue. The Lustine Center.

PHOTO COURTESY HOME & GARDEN The 48th Annual Washington Home & Garden Show (the largest on the East coast,) opens at the Washington Convention Center Thursday, March 13 and runs through Sunday, March 16. Movie Review 48th Annual Washington Home And Garden Show Kicks Off March 13-16 Will Be Spring in The Convention Center WASHINGTON, DC--The home. They include a hobby can learn about new and unique surest--and most spectacular— garden, complete with a work - techniques, the latest products sign that spring has arrived ing railroad, a golfer’s dream and the hottest trends. blossoms into full and fantastic garden featuring a putting The show runs from bloom when the 48th Annual green, an entertainment garden Thursday, March 13 thru Washington Home & Garden which will include a state-of- Sunday, March 16. Hours are Show opens Thursday, March the-art outdoor kitchen, a back - 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday & 13 and continues through yard wildlife habitat to remind Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday Sunday, March 16 at the you of the wonders of nature and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Washington Convention and an escape-the-summer- Adult tickets are $10, kids ages Center. heat garden with cascading 6-12 are $5 and 5 & under are Two dozen full-sized land - waterfalls and cooling ponds. free when accompanied by a scaped gardens and over a mil - At the ever-popular Garden paying adult. 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Ignore all of the critics who characters, is used to maxi - previous assassination attempt, are lining up to tell you how mum effect by director Pete Thomas is still shell-shocked awful VANTAGE POINT is. Travis. and, some believe, not quite I'm here to tell you that VAN - As the movie opens, the ready for action again. Three Young Women Take Crowns at the TAGE POINT is an absolutely world is watching Salamanca, Assisting Thomas is his friend terrific thriller, which is as Spain. After another terrorist and co-worker Secret Service intelligent as it is high action. I bombing, the world leaders Agent Kent Taylor (Matthew 17th Annual Miss College Park Pageant was quite literally on the edge have had enough. They are all Fox, "Lost"). Together they A crowd of three hundred Ryann Richardson, a Bowie Jessica Bermudez, a UMCP of my seat for all of its light - there in Salamanca to sign a will stand beside the president persons cheered, stomped their resident, was crowned Miss Freshman, who performed ning fast ninety minutes. It's joint pact to work together on the podium with their eyes feet and screamed the names of Prince George’s County 2008. Chopin’s Opus 23 on piano for not just merely good -- it's against the "global terror" scanning the large crowd and their favorite contestants as 16 Ms. Richardson, a Freshman her talent portion. nothing less than one of the threat. As you might guess, the the supposedly emptied build - beautiful young women com - studying fashion merchandis - The Second Runner-up, also best pictures of the year. I've terrorists are ready with an ings in front of them. peted Saturday evening for the ing at Philadelphia University, a pianist from the University of got a spot reserved for it now elaborate -- but quite believ - The script wastes no time in crown and title of Miss College delivered her heartfelt version Maryland College Park, was on my 2008 top ten list. able -- plan to bring down the getting to the disaster, and, as I Park 2008. of “I Have Nothing,” and also Lucia Qian. For her selection, Using some of the time U.S. president and, with him, said previously, it comes back The evening proved to be a shared the Top Interview award she performed Liszt’s sequence tricks that MEMEN - the effective ability of the to it, again and again, shocking fast paced, fun filled, exciting with Miss Molnar. Paraphrase of Ernani. TO most recently popularized, world to fight back. In addi - us each time in the process. competition and when the five The third title, Miss Capital The Miss College Park the structure of VANTAGE tion to the assassination by a Along the way, there are many judges’ ballots were finally tal - Region 2008, was won by a Scholarship Pageant’s main POINT is based on a rewind lone sniper, there are also well-executed twists and turns. lied, three young women were Senior at Eleanor Roosevelt sponsor is College Park Unit scheme. bombings to add to the confu - And, with one notable and smiling with new gleaming High School. Taryn Williams 217 American Legion We witness the assassina - sion and mayhem. needless exception, all of the crowns perched on their heads. not only won the Miss Capital Auxiliary. Several other busi - tion of a president, played Sigourney Weaver plays twists come as real surprises. Heather Molnar, a student Region 2008 crown, but she nesses and organizations in the skillful as always by William Rex Brooks, who works I'm at a loss to explain why one from the University of also won the Top Talent Award College Park area, along with Hurt, and then see it again and behind the scenes as a televi - important twist is so recklessly Maryland Eastern Shore, with an incredible dance perfor - many individuals, also serve as again, each time setting the sion news producer who telegraphed in advance, but it wowed the crowd at the Jim mance that made the audience sponsors for the pageant. The clock back to noon. But each directs the camera operators doesn't detract from the enjoy - Henson Auditorium at think they were watching a Miss College Park Pageant is replay, which takes ten to and the newscasters who are ment. Northwestern High with her scene from the Disney an official local preliminary for twenty minutes, shows the trying their best to follow the I liked the way too that the version of the country classic, Broadway Musical, “The Lion the Miss Maryland/Miss events from a different charac - fast moving events. At first action was frantic and the chas - “Cry.” This was enough for King.” Miss Williams also won America program. ter's perspective. calm and collected, Rex es fast, but the movie avoids Miss Molnar to capture the the Top Newcomer Scholarship The three young women This technique was first used, becomes as shocked by the the use of the shaky-cam that Miss College Park 2008 crown. that was donated by Miss who won their titles on as far as I know, back in 1950 horror as everyone else but drives me literally up the wall. Miss Molnar also won the Sue Maryland 2005, Marina Saturday evening will now in director Akira Kurosawa's quickly regains her composure, Never did I get seasick, as I Ann Hefferin Community Harrison, and won the Top begin preparing for the Miss RASHOMON, a film every trying from her trailer to keep have done in so many other Service Award and tied for the Newcomer Talent Award. Maryland competition that will critic likes to reference but this breaking story on the air. high profile action films. Top Interview Award. The First Runner-up was be held in Hagerstown in June. probably few modern viewers Academy Award winner By the time the film was have probably ever seen. Forest Whitaker (THE LAST over way, I was exhausted. While VANTAGE POINT cer - KING OF SCOTLAND) gives Scary and realistic, this was a SUBSCRIBE tainly isn't in the classic league a particularly poignant perfor - movie that really got to me. It TODAY! of RASHOMON, it is, mance as Howard Lewis, a literally gave me goose bumps. Call 301-627-0900 nonetheless, absolutely great in tourist with a camcorder who VANTAGE POINT runs or Mail Your Name its own right. happens to be in the right spot 1:30. It is rated PG-13 for One might guess that the at the right time. Brave and "sequences of intense violence and Address to: The story's telling and retelling resourceful, Howard helps out and action, some disturbing Prince George’s Post, would reduce its power, but it the Secret Service, as well as a images and brief strong lan - P.O. Box 1001, Upper doesn't. I had cold chills going little Spanish girl he happens guage" and would be accept - Marlboro, MD 20772 up and down my spine the to meet just before the disaster able for kids around 10 and up. whole time. An extremely strikes. March 6 — March 12, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A7

Public Service EARTH TALK Notices The Counseling Corner Meals On Wheels Needs by the American Counseling Association Food Packaging is a Big Problem in North Volunteer Drivers Columbia, MD – The America as Well as Elsewhere Around the World Howard County Meals on Wheels program, the pro - gram that delivers meals to Do Kids Need To Laurel residents who are homebound, is in need of volunteer drivers and substi - Hear Bad News? tute drivers on Thursdays. Every family must face bad news at one time or another. Drivers would pick up the From economic issues to marriage problems, there are numer - meals at approximately ous negative issues that can affect a family and trouble our chil - 11:15 a.m. at the Phelps dren. Senior Center, 701 Often, a parent’s natural reaction is to “protect” the children, Montgomery Street, Laurel, especially younger ones, from such bad news. Unfortunately, MD 20707. The delivery the experts say keeping kids uninformed often does more harm routes take approximately an than good. hour and a half to complete. One problem is that kids are usually more in tune with fam - To volunteer, call Karen ily life than parents realize. They may not know details, but are Saul, 410-730-9476, or e- often aware when something unpleasant is happening to the family. mail [email protected]. Mom or Dad may seem more upset, or tired, or be acting unusually. They may overhear bits of arguments, or realize a Court Appointed Special discussion stops when they enter the room. A child will sense a Advocate (CASA)/ Prince problem and without solid information will begin to fill in his George’s County or her own details. Do you have desire to help The results can be disturbing for children. They may imag - abused and neglected chil - ine the situation to be far worse than it really is. Or they may dren in our community? decide that they’re the reason for the problem, feeling guilty Court Appointed Special because they’re to blame. The result can be a stressed or Advocate (CASA)/Prince depressed child, not knowing exactly what’s wrong or how to George’s County is recruit - fix it, but believing he or she is at fault. No, we don’t want to burden our children with all our prob - ing volunteers to advocate lems, or all the sordid details of work, money or relationship for the needs of abused and issues. But it is important to keep the kids informed to an appro - neglected children living in priate degree when events are impacting their lives. foster care. CASA provides A good starting point is letting children know, in an age training and supervision to appropriate manner, that there is a problem, but making clear volunteers who spend about it’s not their fault. Just simply saying, “You may have noticed 10 hours per month getting I’ve seemed a little angry lately, or more tired than usual, but it to know a child and what is isn’t your fault,” can help reassure and open needed conversa - in that child's best interest. tion. PHOTO mattieb, courtesy Flickr. Volunteers submit reports to Your children should know the adult world does have prob - One way to reduce food packaging waste is to buy in bulk. Most natural foods stores have help the courts better under - lems, but also that it’s okay to ask questions when they sense large bulk-buying sections, like the one pictured here, so you can haul away in large bags the something is wrong. Tell them that even Mom and Dad can stand each individual child equivalent of many containers of beans, pastas, rice or other staples. need an extra hug at times. Such conversations will help your and collaborate with family children feel included and less stressed. members, teachers, social Dear EarthTalk: Everybody One way to take a bite out of easily be recycled into new Children who are appropriately informed are less likely to workers and others to ensure draw the wrong conclusions or blame themselves for the prob - says stop using plastic bags, but packaging is to buy as much in steel and are collected univer - that the child’s needs are lem. Keeping them informed helps them develop a realistic what about all the plastic, cel - bulk as your family can keep up sally by municipal recycling met. Applications for day view of the family and the world, a necessary ingredient for lophane, cardboard and other with. It may take longer to get programs. And while you’re and evening training ses - growing into healthy adults. materials used for packaging through that gigantic box of buying soup, opt for the family sions are now being accept - the food itself? What can we do cereal you got at Costco, but size cans and save leftovers ed. For more information, “The Counseling Corner” is provided as a public service by to reduce how much of this think of all the cardboard and instead of buying single-serv - please visit our website at the American Counseling Association, the nation’s largest orga - unnecessary stuff comes plastic your bulk purchase ing containers. Even when www.pgcasa.org or call 301- nization of counseling professionals. Learn more about the wrapped around our food? saved over buying several small packaging material is recy - 209-0491. counseling profession at the ACA web site, -- Sunil Sreedharan, boxes. Similarly, instead of clable, there’s no reason to www.counseling.org. Mumbai, India sending the kids off to school waste it, as even recycling uses Prince George’s every day with a new juice box resources and costs money. Community College Offers Yes, food packaging is a big in the lunch bag, how about a Beyond shopping and sort - Free Tax Preparation problem in North America as safe metal or plastic reusable, ing more responsibly, individu - Prince George’s Community Change Your Clock, well as elsewhere around the washable container that you can als also have the power of their College’s Volunteer Income world, with landfills filling up refill each morning from the voices to pressure food makers Tax Assistance (VITA) pro - and recyclers facing a glut of gallon jug you keep in the to cut back on packaging. You gram provides free tax Change Your Battery materials to process. It’s hard to fridge? can also try to persuade your preparation to assist county It may be hard to believe, but, The State of Maryland – say just how much of the 130 Another way to forego pack - elected officials to look into the residents with basic income Spring is in the air!!! Spring into Office of the State Fire Marshal million tons of paper, plastic aging is to reduce time spent in feasibility of enacting “produc - tax returns. For additional action and remember to change recently released their report on and metals that get tossed or large supermarkets, where er pays” laws in your communi - information or to schedule the batteries in your alarms when Fire Deaths – 2007. In the report sorted for recycling in major wasteful product packaging ty, city or state. And you can an appointment, call (301) you change your clocks. it is stated: U.S. cities is from food packag - rules. Most natural foods stores talk to co-workers, friends, rel - 583-5254. Firefighters know the importance “Six fire victims died in sepa - ing, but the percentage is no have large bulk-buying sections atives and others about the of home fire safety. That's why the rate fires reported in Prince doubt sizable. The main prob - so you can haul away in large importance of buying in bulk Laurel Museum Hosts men and women of the Prince George’s County during 2007, lem is in the psychology of paper or plastic bags the equiv - and reducing waste. "Kids Day" George’s County Fire/EMS one more than the five fire victims marketing: Manufacturers alent of many containers of Laurel area children are Department urge you to change reported in 2006. Both totals rep - know that products in big beans, pastas, rice or other sta - CONTACTS: European invited to visit the Laurel all of your smoke alarm and car - resent a significant decline from flashy-looking packages attract ples. Frequenting local farmers’ Union Packaging and Museum, 817 Main Street, bon monoxide (CO) alarm batter - the 15 fire victims who died in 11 more buyers. markets—armed with your Packaging Waste Directive, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 9 ies when you move your clocks fires during 2005, and from the 19 A 1994 European Union reusable shopping tote, of http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/e and discover what life was forward to Daylight Savings fire deaths reported in 2004. Two directive requires companies course—is another way to keep n/lvb/l21207.htm; Local like in the 1840s with an Time, Sunday morning, March 9,. victims died in separate electrical operating in its 27 member food packaging out of your Harvest, www.localharvest.org. afternoon of hands-on-activ - Firefighters and paramedics fires in residential structures nations to take back and recycle home. The website Local ities. Children will take part are currently conducting a including an 8-month-old baby (or otherwise deal with, taking Harvest offers a free searchable Got an Environmental in "life at home", Proactive Residential Information who died in an apartment fire. the burden off of local commu - database of farms across the Queston? "life in the Mills" and "a Distribution Effort (PRIDE) Separate smoking-related fires nities) at least 60 percent of U.S. that run Community Send it to: EarthTalk, c/o river walk" if weather per - whereas every home in Prince resulted in the death of three their packaging waste, includ - Supported Agriculture (CSA) E/The Environmental Magazine, mits. Kids will have an George’s County will be visited. adults. The exact cause of one fire ing that used for food items. programs and participate in P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT opportunity to do crafts at Fire safety information will be has yet to be determined.” But no such “producer pays” farmers’ markets. 06881; submit it at: the Laurel Municipal Pool laws, which provide incentive It’s worth noting that we discussed and smoke/CO alarms Smoke/CO Alarm Tips www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/ meeting room across the for manufacturers to cut back tend to toss way too much food will be checked and if needed, Follow manufacturer’s thisweek/, or e-mail: earth - road as well. Reservations on waste to begin with, exist in packaging where a quick rinse one will be installed, free of instructions on replacing aging [email protected]. are required, cost is $5 per the United States or Canada. As would make the same cans, jars charge. We are currently in the alarms. Smoke alarms should be child. Call 301-725-7975 or such, it falls to consumers to and jugs useful storage contain - third year of this four-year effort. replaced every 10 years and CO Read past columns at: email to patronize stores and manufac - ers or quality recycling fodder. A new law went into effect in alarms every 7 years. www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/ [email protected]. turers that minimize packaging. Soup cans, for example, can Prince George’s County in Test your alarms monthly. archives.php. January 2007. This new law Replace batteries twice-a-year. requires any new home permitted Never disconnect your alarm for construction to have a CO or remove the batteries. alarm installed. Install alarms on every level of Laurel Honors America's Favorite Pastime This law is similar to our smoke your home, especially Baseball was a popular ing a Diamond-studded evening teams. alarm and residential sprinkler in the hallway near sleeping areas. leisure time activity for every - as the LHS holds its annual If you want to be part of this requirements. Prince George's Consider installing a battery one in Laurel, and was the site fundraising gala April 5 at The celebration you have to send in County is currently the only coun - powered alarm if yours is current - of its own sandlot teams, the Carriage Room at Laurel Park. your reservation now. The ty in the State to have legislation ly connected directly to your Laurel White Sox and the The "Diamond-Studded” evening includes dinner, danc - requiring all three life-saving homes electrical system. Laurel Stars that played their evening honors the men who ing and a silent auction to devices; smoke alarms, CO Fire Chief Lawrence H. games at Laurel’s Grove neigh - played in Laurel's sandlot base - include special baseball memo - alarms and residential sprinkler Sedgwick, Jr. stated, “Having a borhood. ball, and the Negro League rabilia. requirements. “Our continuing working smoke alarm in your The Laurel Historical when other sports avenues were Tickets are $85 per person. efforts to keep our citizens and home increases your chances of Society wants you to take part closed to them to the Bowie To attend or to donate items for residents safe from tragedies asso - surviving a home fire by over in honoring Laurel's rich base - Baysox, Baltimore Orioles and the silent auction, call 301-725- ciated with fire and CO has been 50%.” ball history and our national Washington Nationals to our 2675 or email lhscelebra - evident over the past two years as Citizens and residents can pastime in Maryland by attend - local community Little League [email protected]. we developed a Departmental have an alarm installed in their philosophy of Prevention Before home, free of charge, by contact - Response,” stated Fire Chief ing the Fire/EMS Department at Ethics Commission, saying that mitted an ethical breach, but said. "Anyone who requests from A 1 Lawrence H. Sedgwick. Jr. 301-864-SAFE. You may also SALARY "by using and publicly releas - has violated the public trust." information from the comptrol - “Smoke and CO alarms have visit our website at Maryland, and particularly our ing the names and salaries of Shapiro shrugged off these ler's office will get it if it's fol - played a large role in supporting http://www.goprincege orgescoun state employees, whose trust he 4,678 state employees to justify claims. lowing the law. We have never our efforts, the difference in life or ty.com/Government/PublicSafe has violated." the salaries of individuals "I would refer Senator released salary lists just to death could be a working smoke ty/Fire- DeGrange echoed the senti - working in [his] office, the DeGrange to the Maryland release them, and we never alarm.” EMS/inspection_request.asp. ment in his letter to the State Comptroller not only has com - Public Information Act," he will." A8 — March 6 — March 12, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Mount Ephraim First Baptist Church of Higher Place of UNITED METHODIST HEMINGWAY THE SANCTUARY AT College Park CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER Baptist Church INGDOM QUARE Welcomes You Where Jesus K S (FPormrearlyiCsheristMian TianberinsactlerCiheurs ch) 1901 Iverson Street MEMORIAL A.M.E. Christ Is Lord and King “A Church That’s Alive - A Congregation Seeing the Need, Seeding Temple Hills, MD 20748 Stephen L. Wright, Sr., Pastor (301) 894-8622 Fax (301) 894-7641 CHURCH Into the Future, A Prophetic Voice for this Is Worth the Drive” Praise, Worship, Prayer, “Raising the Standard And Serving the Savior Time and Season Study, and Service 610 Largo Road Upper 5018 Lakeland Road God’s Way” Marlboro, MD 20774 9033 Central Avenue, College Park, MD 20740 Dr. Jacqueline McEwan Church School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-474-3995 6330 Gateway Blvd., Elder Leander McEwan Thursday Bible Study 7:00 p.m Church Sunday Sc hool: 9:15 Office: (301)333-9033 www.fbc-cp.org Senior Pastors Thursday Noon Day Prayer District Heights, MD 20747 a.m. www.atthesanctuary.org Reverend Vera Mitchell, Pastor Sunday School 9:30a.m. e-mail: UMCR@ wmconnect.com (301) 568-9127 Morning Worship: 7973 Parston Drive Sunday Worship 11a.m. “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Celebrations Forestville, MD 20747 Holy Communion 1st Sunday and Open Doors” Sunday Worship : 7:00am and 10:00am Prayer/Praise: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7-8p.m. Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Wednesday Prayer Service 8p.m. Salvation Class: Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Morning Dew Prayer 9:00 am Wednesday Services: 5:00pm every 1st Sunday Sunday School 9:30 am Pastor’s Bible Study: Christ United 7:00 p.m. New Members Orientation: Sunday School Hour “Hour of Power”: 12:00 noon Sunday 9:15 a.m.. Morning Worship Service Methodist Church 9:30am-10:30am COMMUNITY CHURCH 11:00 am Thursday Services: Baptismal Service: 22919 Christ Church Rd Men of War Bible Study: Wednesday Prayer & Worship First Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Communion Every 1st Sunday Aquasco, MD 20608 7:30p.m. 7:00pm 301/888-1316 Church: 301-808-1584Fax: 11:00 am Rev. Samuel E. Bible Institute Class WORD OF GOD Sunday Worship Service 301-808-3243 Hayward III, Pastor 7:00pm - Tuesdays and Thursdays COMMUNITY CHURCH Call Church for 9:45a.m. www.hemingway-ame.org Rev. Joseph A. Gilmore, Jr. 12:00 noon - Wednesdays “The Church Where Everybody is Somebody and Weekly Services and Classes Church School 10:00a.m. Jesus is Lord Rev Robert E. Walker, Jr., Pastor 4109 Edmonston Road Bladensburg, MD (301) 420-2466 Pastor Anthony G. Maclin, Pasto r (301) 864-3437 Intercessory Prayer:Sundays - 8:30 a.m. BAPTIST Church School : - 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship Celebration- 10:30 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study - 7:45 p.m. Nottingham-Myers Elder Willie W. Duvall, Pastor United Methodist Church WESTPHALIA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BAPTIST BAPTIST OF HIGHLAND PARK A Christ Centered Church, United Methodist With a Christ Centered Message Church ‘A Bible Based, Christ FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST “A CHURCH ON THE REACH FOR GOD” Centered & Spirit Led Rev. Dr. Michael C. Turner, Sr., Pastor 15601 Brooks Church Road Congregation’ 8511 Westphalia Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 6801 Sheriff Road Landover, MD 9161 Hampton Overlook ~ Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Upper Marlboro, MD 20785 (301) 773-6655 (301) 888-2171 Sunday Biblical Institute: 301-350-2200 ~ Website: fmbc111.com Union Two Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. United Methodist Church 8 and 10:30 a.m. www.gbgm.umc.org/nnumc Sunday Worship: Sunday Morning Worship: 7:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 7:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 6:00 p.m. e-mail:[email protected] Communion Every 1 st Sunday 14418 Old Marlboro Pike, ‘WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS (301) 735-9373 Sunday School: 9:10 a.m. Upper Marlboro, MD WITH JESUS’: Adult Sunday School: 8:30 a.m. Fax: (301) 735-1844 12 noon (The Power Hour) and 6:45 Monday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Youth Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. pm Church (301) 627-5088 Rev. Timothy West, Pastor “A Time of Prayer, Praise, Tuesday Prayer & Praise Service: 7:30 p.m. Sunday School : (Youth/Adults) - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Rev. John B. Pinkney Assistan t Worship, & The Word” Sunday Worship : 10:a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME Dr. Henry P. Davis III, Pastor “A Church Where Preaching is Intentional; Bible Study is Essential Rev. Dr. Michael A. H. McKinney, www.fbhp.org Pastor: Rev. Thomas N. Austin III and Singing is Empowering and Inspirational.” Pastor Web Site: www.westphaliaum.org CLAS SIFIE DS

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