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Vol. 75, No. 45 November 8 — November 14, 2007 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents ACOMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Since 1932 The Prince George’s Post The National Commander of the American Legion writes with punch and passion about our veterans. A4 INSIDE OUT ON THE TOWN ‘Bee Movie’ All the Buzz Tribute to Our Veterans Jerry Seinfeld is the witty voice behind a clever little bee named Barry B. Benson in this animated film. A6 COMMENTARY Wynn, Edwards Push Toward February Primary Donna Edwards U.S. Rep. Albert Wynn Both Office Seekers Share 2006 Campaign Sameness Candidates Collect Money From Different Ends of Spectrum Sharing Teacher Pension Costs Being Considered Counties Luke Warm to Idea, Lawmakers Eye Suggestion ANNAPOLIS – Not all the measures being considered by lawmakers would raise taxes to close the state’s looming budget deficit — some would cut spending. But they’re not much more popular than the tax bills, if hear- ings last week are any indication. One bill, to save the state $334 million a year by requiring counties to pay half the costs of teacher pensions, got a scathing review from groups representing teachers and county executives. “I can’t begin to tell you how devastating this would be to school employees,” said Clara Floyd, president of the Maryland State Teachers Association, at the Thursday hearing before the House Appropriations Committee. Critics said that passing the bill on to local governments might “solve it (the deficit) at the state level,” but it would force county governments to raise property taxes or cut funding for other programs in return. “When county governments decide to pony up and come up to the plate, what happens to other services? The money is going to have to come from somewhere else,” said Michele Lewis, leg- islative director for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. But lawmakers said sharing costs with the counties at least has to be considered, as the state looks at ways to rein in increas- es in education funding. “We’ve got to equalize things here,” said Delegate John Bohanan, D-St. Mary’s. “What’s a way to share some of the costs?” Education funding has increased by $1.3 billion since 2002 under the so-called Thornton plan, which aimed to equalize edu- cation spending between rich and poor counties in the state. But while the plan mandated increases in education funding, lawmak- ers did not include any new funding sources when they passed it. According to the Department of Legislative Services, ONE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Prince George’s Goes Green Tattoo Artists, Others Say Tax Proposal Targets Them ANNAPOLIS – An unlikely alliance of tat- too artists and interior designers testified against a proposal to extend the sales tax to their ser- vices, one of dozens of revenue-generating bills heard by a House committee. The bill, co-sponsored by Delegates Justin Ross, D-Prince George’s, and Anne Kaiser, D- Montgomery, would also declare body piercing, tanning salons, home-moving services, and swimming pool and hot tub cleaning as “taxable services” subject to the sales tax. Ross said after the hearing last Saturday that he chose these services because he considers them “luxury” services. “Most folks would agree that those are ser- vices that are not necessities. If people choose to use them, fantastic — but it’s an economic choice,” he said. Taxing those services would raise about $13 million a year for the state, according to legisla- tive analysts, although they said the amount from tattooing and body piercing was too small to be estimated. Ross said that at a time when Maryland is facing a budget deficit of $1.7 billion next year, luxury services are fair game for new taxes. “We’ve got to find revenue wherever we can,” he said. But interior designer Diane Gordy bristled at the “luxury” designation after the hearing. UPPER MARLBORO – Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson has signed an executive order to establish the county’s first Green Building Program which requires more efficient buildings, recycling and litter reduction efforts. “Our natural resources are so limit- ed. Improving the energy efficiency of public buildings and help residents reduce their energy consumption is a way that we can ensure that our natural resources are available for our children, our grandchildren and their grandchil- dren,” Johnson said. The executive order requires the county to reduce energy consumption in all existing county buildings by 20 per- cent by 2015 and new county buildings and schools will be constructed with energy saving techniques so as to com- ply with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System Silver Rating. The executive order signed by Johnson also adopts the county’s Green Steering Committee recommendations which will establish incentives for pri- vate businesses to achieve a LEED Silver Rating, establish a green building education and outreach program and ensure that a sufficient number of development and permit review staff possess LEED accreditation. The county’s efforts to clean up the environment also include single-stream recycling, cleaning up the county water- ways, litter-reduction and illegal dump- ing efforts. The Green Building Task Force is made up of representatives from the Office of the Prince George’s County Executive, Office of Central Services, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, County Public Schools, County Health Department, DER, DPW&T and the Prince George’s County Council. Representatives from the building industry have also served on the task force. WASHINGTON – The race for Maryland’s Congressional District 4 seat has gone nation- al, as U.S. Rep. Albert Wynn and competitor Donna Edwards vie for endorsements and cash to fill their war chests. Edwards’ receipts total $214,365 with more than three months to go until the February primary. Much of her money comes from out-of-state philan- thropists like Lynde Uihlein, heiress to the Schlitz Brewing fortune, and singer Barbra Streisand. “That kind of money does- n’t normally intervene in a pri- mary,” said Frances Lee, a University of Maryland, College Park professor of gov- ernment and politics. “It’s not your run-of-the- mill primary in that sense,” she said. “There’s more ideological By DANIELLE ULMAN Capital News Service See CANDIDATES, Page A7 WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Albert Wynn vowed to change after he narrowly beat Donna Edwards in 2006, but the voters’ opinion of the trans- formation won’t be registered until the next primary election results are counted. Wynn eked out a win over Edwards by 2,725 votes out of 82,165 cast in the last primary election. Voters will have the same choice on Feb. 12 in the 4th Congressional District, which spans parts of Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. The narrow victory sur- prised Wynn, who had not had a credible primary challenger since 1992, when nine candi- dates ran for office and he received 28 percent of votes. Following his electoral scare, Wynn pledged to hold more town hall meetings, and By DANIELLE ULMAN Capital News Service By RICK DOCKSAI Capital News Service Courtesy OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE By RICK DOCKSAI Capital News Service See CAMPAIGN, Page A7 See PENSION, Page A7 See TAXABLE, Page A7 Tattoo artists, tanning salons and other services could feel tax pinch if bill is passed. PHOTO COURTESY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson signs an executive order that will put the county on the fast track for going green environmentally.

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Page 1: The Prince George’s Post · Vol. 75, No. 45 November 8 — November 14, 2007 Prince George’s County, Maryland ... al, as U.S. Rep. Albert Wynn and competitor Donna Edwards

Vol. 75, No. 45 November 8 — November 14, 2007 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents

A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Since 1932

The Prince George’s Post

The National Commander of the American Legion writeswith punch and passion about our veterans.

A4

I N S I D E

OUT ON THE TOWN‘Bee Movie’ All the Buzz

Tribute to Our Veterans

Jerry Seinfeld is the witty voice behind a clever little beenamed Barry B. Benson in this animated film.

A6

COMMENTARY

Wynn, Edwards Push Toward February Primary

Donna Edwards U.S. Rep. Albert Wynn

Both Office Seekers Share 2006 Campaign Sameness

Candidates Collect Money FromDifferent Ends of Spectrum

Sharing TeacherPension CostsBeing ConsideredCounties Luke Warm to Idea,Lawmakers Eye Suggestion

ANNAPOLIS – Not all the measures being considered bylawmakers would raise taxes to close the state’s looming budgetdeficit — some would cut spending.

But they’re not much more popular than the tax bills, if hear-ings last week are any indication.

One bill, to save the state $334 million a year by requiringcounties to pay half the costs of teacher pensions, got a scathingreview from groups representing teachers and county executives.

“I can’t begin to tell you how devastating this would be toschool employees,” said Clara Floyd, president of the MarylandState Teachers Association, at the Thursday hearing before theHouse Appropriations Committee.

Critics said that passing the bill on to local governmentsmight “solve it (the deficit) at the state level,” but it would forcecounty governments to raise property taxes or cut funding forother programs in return.

“When county governments decide to pony up and come upto the plate, what happens to other services? The money is goingto have to come from somewhere else,” said Michele Lewis, leg-islative director for the American Federation of State, County andMunicipal Employees.

But lawmakers said sharing costs with the counties at leasthas to be considered, as the state looks at ways to rein in increas-es in education funding.

“We’ve got to equalize things here,” said Delegate JohnBohanan, D-St. Mary’s. “What’s a way to share some of thecosts?”

Education funding has increased by $1.3 billion since 2002under the so-called Thornton plan, which aimed to equalize edu-cation spending between rich and poor counties in the state. Butwhile the plan mandated increases in education funding, lawmak-ers did not include any new funding sources when they passed it.

According to the Department of Legislative Services,

ONE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Prince George’s Goes Green

Tattoo Artists, Others SayTax Proposal Targets Them

ANNAPOLIS – An unlikely alliance of tat-too artists and interior designers testified againsta proposal to extend the sales tax to their ser-vices, one of dozens of revenue-generating billsheard by a House committee.

The bill, co-sponsored by Delegates JustinRoss, D-Prince George’s, and Anne Kaiser, D-Montgomery, would also declare body piercing,tanning salons, home-moving services, andswimming pool and hot tub cleaning as “taxableservices” subject to the sales tax.

Ross said after the hearing last Saturday thathe chose these services because he considersthem “luxury” services.

“Most folks would agree that those are ser-vices that are not necessities. If people choose touse them, fantastic — but it’s an economicchoice,” he said.

Taxing those services would raise about $13million a year for the state, according to legisla-tive analysts, although they said the amountfrom tattooing and body piercing was too smallto be estimated.

Ross said that at a time when Maryland isfacing a budget deficit of $1.7 billion next year,luxury services are fair game for new taxes.

“We’ve got to find revenue wherever wecan,” he said.

But interior designer Diane Gordy bristledat the “luxury” designation after the hearing.

UPPER MARLBORO – PrinceGeorge’s County Executive JackJohnson has signed an executive orderto establish the county’s first GreenBuilding Program which requires moreefficient buildings, recycling and litterreduction efforts.

“Our natural resources are so limit-ed. Improving the energy efficiency ofpublic buildings and help residentsreduce their energy consumption is away that we can ensure that our naturalresources are available for our children,our grandchildren and their grandchil-dren,” Johnson said.

The executive order requires thecounty to reduce energy consumption inall existing county buildings by 20 per-cent by 2015 and new county buildingsand schools will be constructed withenergy saving techniques so as to com-ply with the Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design Green BuildingRating System Silver Rating.

The executive order signed byJohnson also adopts the county’s GreenSteering Committee recommendationswhich will establish incentives for pri-vate businesses to achieve a LEEDSilver Rating, establish a green buildingeducation and outreach program andensure that a sufficient number ofdevelopment and permit review staff

possess LEED accreditation.The county’s efforts to clean up the

environment also include single-streamrecycling, cleaning up the county water-ways, litter-reduction and illegal dump-ing efforts.

The Green Building Task Force ismade up of representatives from theOffice of the Prince George’s CountyExecutive, Office of Central Services,Maryland-National Capital Park andPlanning Commission, County PublicSchools, County Health Department,DER, DPW&T and the Prince George’sCounty Council.

Representatives from the buildingindustry have also served on the taskforce.

WASHINGTON – The racefor Maryland’s CongressionalDistrict 4 seat has gone nation-al, as U.S. Rep. Albert Wynnand competitor Donna Edwardsvie for endorsements and cashto fill their war chests.

Edwards’ receipts total$214,365 with more than threemonths to go until the Februaryprimary. Much of her moneycomes from out-of-state philan-

thropists like Lynde Uihlein,heiress to the Schlitz Brewingfortune, and singer BarbraStreisand.

“That kind of money does-n’t normally intervene in a pri-mary,” said Frances Lee, aUniversity of Maryland,College Park professor of gov-ernment and politics.

“It’s not your run-of-the-mill primary in that sense,” shesaid. “There’s more ideological

By DANIELLE ULMANCapital News Service

See CANDIDATES, Page A7

WASHINGTON – U.S.Rep. Albert Wynn vowed tochange after he narrowly beatDonna Edwards in 2006, butthe voters’ opinion of the trans-formation won’t be registereduntil the next primary electionresults are counted.

Wynn eked out a win overEdwards by 2,725 votes out of82,165 cast in the last primaryelection. Voters will have the

same choice on Feb. 12 in the4th Congressional District,which spans parts of PrinceGeorge’s and Montgomerycounties.

The narrow victory sur-prised Wynn, who had not had acredible primary challengersince 1992, when nine candi-dates ran for office and hereceived 28 percent of votes.

Following his electoralscare, Wynn pledged to holdmore town hall meetings, and

By DANIELLE ULMANCapital News Service

By RICK DOCKSAICapital News Service

Courtesy OFFICE OF THECOUNTY EXECUTIVE

By RICK DOCKSAICapital News Service

See CAMPAIGN, Page A7

See PENSION, Page A7

See TAXABLE, Page A7

Tattoo artists, tanning salons andother services could feel tax pinch ifbill is passed.

PHOTO COURTESY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson signs an executive order that will put the county on the fast track for going green environmentally.

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Serving Suitland

Michael Powell, assis-tant principal at PatuxentElementary School inUpper Marlboro, is thefocus of a month-long“WETA HometownHeroes” profile airing inNovember on WETA TV26. WETA selected Powellfor his efforts at educatingstudents on environmentalissues through numerousschool programs he createdthat inspire childrenthroughout Prince George’sCounty to recycle, planttrees and respect wildlife.His profile premieredMonday at 8 p.m. prior to“Antiques Roadshow” onWETA TV 26 and repeatsthroughout the month.

Powell, a resident ofPrince George’s County,shares his love for theenvironment with kinder-garten through 6th gradersat Patuxent Elementary.Powell has introducednumerous programs thatinvolve recycling, treeplanting, and other hands-on learning opportunitiesfor students. The plantingprojects he has establishedon school grounds havecreated no mow zones tohelp attract wildlife, alongwith introducing over

1,600 native trees, shrubsand flowers to the region.His work projects alsoinclude the planting ofshade trees to screen theschool in order to reduceenergy consumption andthe use of more environ-mentally friendly productsin the school cafeteria.Powell even has the ambi-tious goal of trying to getthe school off the powergrid by the year 2010.

“At the heart of trueenvironmental stewardshipand sustainability beats auniversal prosperity mes-sage — not found in man-made riches, but in hopefor the future,” saidPowell.

Powell encourages par-ents, colleagues and thecommunity to get involvedwith helping the environ-ment. Each year onGorgeous Prince George’sDay, Powell persuadesmore than 200 students andcommunity volunteers toplant trees and other nativevegetation at the school.

THE CABINESSFAMILY TREE

Will a member of theCabiness family please contactLegusta Floyd Sr. at the Prince

George’s Post Newspaper 301/627-0900.

I would like to return your

“LIFE SIZE” Family Tree Chart.

It sure looks like the Christmas seasonhas started already. The stores have puttheir decorations out. It used to be afterThanksgiving, but it starts earlier everyyear. I have also noticed more toy com-mercials.

My daughter in South Carolina sent mean article that you might be interested inreading. South Carolina’s violet crime ratedropped slightly in 2006, but the state stillholds the unfortunate distinction as thesecond most dangerous place to live in thecountry. The state runs a distant second toD.C. for its violent crime rate.

• The eWomen Network is holding aHoliday Business and Shopping extrava-ganza at Maggiano’s in Tyson’s Corner onWednesday, Nov. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. (doors open at 11a.m. for net-

working). This is a way to learn aboutTysons Corner eWomenNetwork servicesand products through networking andshopping. There will be time to talk, toshare and to shop. If you have products orservices, this is the perfect time to show-case them with a Diva Shopping ShowcaseTable. The purpose of this event is toshare your products/service with othermembers, share business growth and mar-keting strategies, build a stronger teamspirit, and have fun and enjoy each other.Cost for a table is $95, for eWN membersit is $65. Register by phone by calling877-343-2145.

• There are 60,000 jobs coming intoMaryland through the military baserealignment and closure process (BRAC).The Baltimore region’s GDP is growing to$120 and our median household income isnow among the highest in the nation.With this tremendous surge in growth

comes an increased strain on our overbur-dened transportation system. This is achallenge we must meet by increasingtransportation funding by $600 million peryear to maintain and make improvementsto our transportation system. More on:www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-op.abc25oct25,0,2123943,print.story.

• The U.S.House of Representativeshas voted to designate a corridor that runsfrom Gettysburg to Monticello as aNational Heritage Area, over the objec-tions of the Maryland congressman whosedistrict lies at its heart. This wouldinclude Carroll, Frederick and Washingtoncounties in Maryland, taking such historicsites as Antietam National Battlefield, theMother Seton Shrine and Camp David.

Mazine says to take every birthdaywith a grain of salt. And it works evenbetter when accompanied by a Margarita.

By NORMA FAZENBAKER301-579-6116

Because these days, peoplehave so much negative energy,occasions that were intended tolet children have a little cleanfun are not the same. Is it anywonder that our children arefilled with so much anger? Iget on my soapbox every nowand then, I ask your kind indul-gence.

There was a point behindthis one, though. It is becauseof society’s perversions that wehave to find suitable alterna-tives to occasions such as last

week’s Halloween holiday.But thanks to some people whoreally care that all of the funnot be taken from our children,wonderful events such as theone sponsored by HunterMemorial AME Church inSuitland are taking place.

Hunter sponsored“Hallelujah Night” at thechurch on the 31st and washost to hundreds of children inand around the community.

There were games likerelay races, bowling, hot dogs,baked beans and lots of bever-ages. Youth were able to com-pete in the various games and

earn tickets that were laterredeemable for special prizes.It was refreshing to see chil-dren having fun again. Nofights, no screaming at eachother, just everyday plain fun— the way it’s supposed to befor children. Each child wassent away with a bag of candyand goodies that parents couldfeel confident in giving to theirchildren. Thanks to CarolJones, a member of Hunterand a volunteer at ROJA’sAfter School Learning Centerin District Heights, youth wereable to take advantage of thisexciting event.

ROJA sponsored an eventprior to the Hunter event thatentertained more than 40 youthfor three hours with musicalchairs, a game of freeze, a cos-time fashion show, pizza andlots of refreshments anddesserts donated by their par-ents. This was a joint venturethat everyone enjoyed, parentsand children. See what greatthings happen when peoplework together.

Thanks to Pastor HaroldHayes and the Hunter familyfor giving children a chance tobe a child and enjoy life that itwas intended.

By JANUCE EUELL301-736-3481

THANKSGIVING EVESERVICE

A Thanksgiving Eve Service will beheld at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21,at Brookfield United Methodist Churchin Croom.

COLONIAL TIMESBAZAAR AND LUNCHEON

Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. until 3p.m. at Bells United Methodist Church,6010 Allentown Road, Camp Springs.Lunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Everything is homemade. BellRinger Inn Menu includes: chicken

salad, barbecue, hot dogs, potato salad,cole slaw, soup, chicken, vegetables,apple, cherry and pumpkin pies, old-fashioned rice pudding, coffee, tea,sodas and milk. Tables and country storewith baked goods, homemade candy,Christmas decorations, attic treasures,collectibles, plants, book booth, nuts,silent bid items and manicures. CallBells Church at 301-899-7521.

ST. PAUL’S CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S CENTER

Pre-school openings are available St.Paul’s Christian Children’s Center inUpper Marlboro for 3- and 4-year olds.Full-time program (Monday throughFriday) with an early childhood educa-

tion curriculum and a Christian curricu-lum. Call 301-627-4202.

SMHC’S HEALTH EXPRESSFlu shots will be given at Cameron

Grove Resort Center at 1000 CameronBlvd., in Upper Marlboro from 8:30 a.m.to 2 p.m. on Nov. 14; Camp SpringsSenior Center in Camp Springs from 10a.m. to noon on Nov. 15; MarltonElementary School from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.on Monday, Nov. 19; and Clinton Manorat 8500 Mike Shapiro Drive, Clinton,from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 29.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSThis spectacular drive-through dis-

play will feature more than a million

twinkling lights at Watkins RegionalPark, 301 Watkins Park Drive, UpperMarlboro. See the Winter Festival ofLights Friday, Nov. 23 thoroughTuesday, Jan. 1 from 5 to 9:30 p.m.Bring a canned good for donation tolocal food banks. $5 for cars and vans;$15 for mini-buses and limos; $25 forbuses; and $10 for multi-visit passes forcars and vans. Free on Dec. 25. Call 301-699-2456.

FRUIT & NUT SALESt. Paul’s parish will be selling tree-

ripened Florida citrus fruit and packagesof different kinds of nuts. Call WandaGryszkiewicz at 301-888-9217 or MaryJane Wilkinson at 301-579-2230.

By RUTH TURNER301-888-1139

NARFE to Meet Nov. 15

The NationalActive and RetiredFederal EmployeesAssociation(NARFE), SouthernMaryland Chapter,Chapter 1260, willmeet at 1 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 15 atthe Oxon HillLibrary. The library islocated at 6200 OxonHill Road, Oxon Hill.

David Snell,director of retirementbenefits, NAFREHeadquarters, will bethe guest speaker.

Refreshments willbe served during theevent. For moreinformation, call 301-868-0724.

HYATTSVILLE —Maryland Department ofNatural Resources ForestService completed a study ofHyattsville’s 2,900 roadsidetrees and found that the treesprovide valuable ecosystemservices to residents including:

Stormwater management

control by intercepting 10.5million gallons of rainfall at avalue of $104,818; energy sav-ings by reducing the needs forheating and cooling by 310MWh of electricity and 10,625therms of natural gas at a valueof $44,944; annual sequestra-tion and reduction of over 1.1

million pounds of carbon at avalue of $8,428; and air qualityimprovement by annual reduc-tion of over 500 pounds ofsmog (ozone) and 500 poundsof soot (particulate matter) at avalue of $2,706. Eighty-sixpercent of Marylanders live inurban areas.

Hyattsville’sTrees areHelpingCommunity

Remember

Veterans’ Day

is Sunday

EducatorImprovesEnvironmentfor Students

Michael Powell

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COMMUNITY

DAY TRIPS

Pow Wow Trip and LunchIn honor of Native AmericanHeritage Month, HarmonyHaller Senior Citizens willtake a day trip to enjoy theculture, dance and music ofNative Americans at the 5thannual Pow Wow at GeorgeMason University in Virginiaon Thursday, Nov. 8.Participants can bring along abag lunch or purchase theirlunch on the campus. 11 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. Reservations arerequired. Fee: $3/person.Harmony Hall RegionalCenter. 10701 LivingstonRoad, Fort Washington. 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030.

Ready, Set, “Let’s Shop!”Travel to the Potomac MillsOutlets in Prince William, Va.on Thursday, Nov. 8. The feeincludes transportation. Lunchis on your own, and there areplenty of places to grab a biteat the outlets. Reservationsrequired by Nov. 6. 9 a.m.-2p.m. Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $7. Evelyn ColeSenior Center. 5720 AddisonRoad, Seat Pleasant. 301-386-5525; TTY 301-218-6768.

EVENTS

Drifters at La Fontaine BleuEnjoy a buffet luncheon andlisten to the legendary Driftersas they take you on a walkdown Memory Lane.Thursday, Nov. 8.Reservations required. 9:30a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fee: Resident$65; Non-Resident $78. CoraB. Wood Senior Center 3601Taylor Street, NorthBrentwood. 301-699-1238;TTY 301-445-4512.

Apple FestivalEnjoy an apple festivalindoors. Everything is apple atthis fun event, from freshapple cider to yummy candiedapples. 1-2 p.m. Friday, Nov.9. Cora B. Wood SeniorCenter. 3601 Taylor Street,Brentwood. 301-699-1238;TTY 301-445-4512.

Scrapbooking ClubScrapbooking is an ideal wayof preserving a legacy anddocumenting events, activities,trips and milestones. If you’veever wondered about how toassemble and create a scrap-book, now is the time to joinHarmony Haller and scrap

book enthusiast JoanneCunningham for an enjoyableafternoon of scrapbooking fun.Tuesday, Nov. 13. 2:30-2 p.m.Participants in the class mustpurchase their own supplies.No reservations required.Harmony Hall RegionalCenter. 10701 LivingstonRoad, Fort Washington. 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030.

Spanish Club for SeniorsJoin Cuban-born HarmonyHaller, Loly Perez, as shehelps participants to enjoy theSpanish language through con-versation, basic words, sen-tences, common expressions,and more. If you want torefresh your Spanish speakingskills or simply start fromscratch and learn a new lan-guage, this Spanish Club is foryou. No reservations required.Tuesday, Nov. 13. 2-3 p.m.Harmony Hall RegionalCenter. 10701 LivingstonRoad, Fort Washington. 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030.

JUST FOR SENIORS

UPPER MARLBORO, MD –Thirty-three nominees for the YouthCommission were unanimously con-firmed by the Prince George’sCounty Council during a recenthearing.

“I am very pleased that theseyoung people have agreed to serveon the Youth Commission,” Johnsonsaid. “As I have said many times,the youth of today are the leaders oftomorrow, and in looking at theaccomplishments of these individu-als, I know the future of our countyis in good hands.”

The Youth Commission is com-prised of youths ages 15 to18, whorepresent each public and privatehigh school in Prince George’sCounty. The students have an inter-est and background in community-based activities. The commissionworks to increase youth involvementin government affairs and more.

The following students serve onthe commission:

• Marcus Allen, a resident ofForestville, is a senior at Largo HighSchool and honor student in the Bio-Technology Magnet Program andthe Academy of Law.

• A resident of Bowie, BenjaminBarrows is a junior at Bowie HighSchool. He is active in the NationalHonor Society and serves as a lob-byist for the Prince George’sRegional Association of StudentGovernments.

• Tiana Bias, a resident of NewCarrolton, is a senior at New HopeAcademy in Landover Hills. Shehas received the PresidentialEducation Award for maintaining a3.6 grade point average.

• A resident of Hyattsville,Danielle Danger, is a sophomore atNorthwestern High School. Shespeaks Creole as a second language.

• Chuckwunoso Dureke, a resi-dent of Riverdale, is a junior atParkdale High School. He is presi-dent of the Student GovernmentAssociation Executive Board andco-author of a children’s book, “ArtPoems & Stories of the Heart.”

• A resident of Fort Washington,Shaun Goddard is a senior atBishop McNamara High School.He is an executive board member of

the Prince George’s RegionalAssociation of StudentGovernments and an executivemember of the MarylandAssociation of Student Councils.

• Deanna Gonzalez, a residentof Upper Marlboro, is a senior in theInternational Baccalaureate Programat Central High School. She ispresident of the SGA and a memberof the National Honor Society.

• A resident of Suitland, JanelHarper is a senior at Suitland HighSchool where she is an honor rollstudent with a 3.5 GPA andPresident of the SGA.

• Breyana Kelly, a resident ofAccokeek, is a senior at Gwynn ParkHigh School. She has interned forthe chief operating officer of theNBA’s Charlotte Bobcats.

• A resident of Capitol Heights,Sheena King is a senior at Tall OaksVocational High School in Bowie.She plans to attend StaffordUniversity and become a licensednurse practitioner.

• Lamont Kinney, a resident ofForest Heights, is a sophomore atFairmont Heights High School,where he is a member of the GreenLight for Excellence Program andthe Right to Succeed Program.

• A resident of Mitchellville,Stephanie Lipscomb is a senior atCharles Herbert Flowers HighSchool. She is a member of theNational Honor Society, the NationalArt Honor Society and the NationalEnglish Honor Society.

• Gregory Long, a resident ofCapitol Heights, a junior atForestville Military Academy wherehe is the 2nd Battalion Sgt. Majorand president of the junior class.

• A resident of Laurel, CameronMiller is a junior at Laurel HighSchool. He is a teen mediator andfounder of Empire Entertainment, apolitical hip hop organization thatpromotes positive influence andpolitical awareness for youth.

• Quiana Montgomery, a resi-dent of Accokeek, is a senior atFriendly High School where sheholds a 4.0 GPA and is president ofthe senior class and member of theSGA.

• A resident Fort Washington,Brandon Moulden, is a junior atNational Christian Academy in FortWashington. He is the 2007

Youngman of the Year Award winnerfrom Allen Chapel AME.

• David Murray, a resident ofBowie, is a sophomore at EleanorRoosevelt High School in Greenbelt.He is treasurer for the MarylandAssociation of Student Councils andmember of M-MCPPC TeenLeadership Council.

• A resident of Lanham, IfedayoOlasupo is a senior at SurrattsvilleHigh School where he is presidentof the SGA. He has interned in theresearch lab at Walter Reed ArmyMedical Center.

• Chanae Palmer, a resident ofLanham, is a sophomore at DuValHigh School where she is vice presi-dent of the sophomore class and amember of the Student GovernmentAssociation and Junior ROTC.

• A resident of Clinton, AlvinRich is a junior at Grace BrethrenChristian School in Clinton wherehe maintains a 4.06 GPA and is thepresident of the junior class.

• Taylor Scruggs, a resident ofCapitol Heights, is a freshman atJericho Christian Academy inLandover where she is vice presi-dent of the journalism team and amember of the mock trial team.

• A resident of Temple Hills,Charlinda Sims is a senior atCrossland High School where shemaintains a 4.13 GPA. She has beenrecognized for academic achieve-ments since elementary school.

• Cherian Trimble, a resident ofClinton, is a junior at FrederickDouglass High School. She is apeer mediator and active in her com-munity and church.

• A resident of Upper Marlboro,John Webster IV is a junior atRiverdale Baptist School in UpperMarlboro where he maintains a 4.14GPA. He has received the

President’s Education Award forOutstanding Academic Excellence.

• Simone Alcorn, a resident ofBowie, is a senior at Elizabeth SetonHigh School. She is being re-appointed to the Youth Commissionafter first being appointed inNovember 2006.

• A resident of College Park,Korpo Cooper is a senior at HighPoint High School. She is the chairof the Youth Commission’s Programand Events Committee.

• Sydney Gibson, a resident ofMitchellville, is a senior at QueenAnne School in Upper Marlboro.She is a member of the commis-sion’s public relations committee.

• A resident of Brandywine,Amanda Lopez is a senior at HighRoad Academy in Bowie. She is amember of the commission’s pro-gram and events ccommittee.

• Haywood Perry III, a residentof Accokeek, is a senior at OxonHill High School. He is the chair-man of the commission.

• A resident of District Heights,Jada Prince is a senior at CroomVocational High School. She is thesecretary of the commission.

• Brandon White, a resident ofGlenn Dale, is a senior at High RoadSchool of Prince George’s County.He is being re-appointed after firstbeing appointed to the YouthCommission in November 2006.

• A resident of Temple Hills,Dashea Williams is a senior atPotomac High School. She is amember of the commission’s Publicrelations committee.

• Shanita Williams, a resident ofUpper Marlboro, is a junior at Dr.Henry Wise Jr. High School inUpper Marlboro. She is co-chair ofthe commission’s treasury commit-tee.

PHOTO COURTESY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Members of the Youth Commission were wore sworn in by Prince George’s CountyCircuit Court Clerk Peggy Magee.

County Youth CommissionGives Young People a VoiceCourtesy OFFICE OF THECOUNTY EXECUTIVE

The Town of Hyattsvillewill be holding a specialVeterans Day Tribute from10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.,Monday, Nov. 12, HyattsvilleMunicipal Building, 4310Gallatin Street, Hyattsville.After a moment of silence at 11a.m., town Mayor Bill Gardinerwill read a Proclamation ofAppreciation to Hyattsville vet-erans and their families, recog-nizing past and current contri-butions and sacrifices. Honoredguests will be invited to sharetheir service experiences withthose in attendance. The pro-gram will include patrioticmusic and a “Hats Off toAmerica” performance by theNew Dimension Singers.Refreshments will be servedfollowing the presentations.The event is free. If you wouldlike to be a part of the celebra-tion, call Colleen Aistis, officeof volunteer services, at 301-985-5057.

HyattsvilleVeterans DayTribute Setfor Nov. 12By KAREN ROBINSONCity of Hyattsville

Homeless Mini-Walk in SuitlandNov. 17

Suitland High School’sStudent GovernmentAssociation will host a Helpthe Homeless Mini-Walk onMonday, Nov. 12, at theSuitland High School track,5200 Silver Hill Road,Forestville. Registration opensat 9 a.m. The mini-walk startsat 10 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.Fee: $25 adult; $15 youth (age25 and younger). For informa-tion or to register, call LindaCollins at 301-499-2319 orMs. Wilkins at 301-817-0500.More than 100 people havevolunteered to participate inmini-walks in Washingtonmetropolitan area.

Water Woes

A construction crewinstalling guardrailsMonday around 10:30a.m. struck and ruptured alarge water main inBowie. Crews were exca-vating the right shoulderarea of northbound Route301 between Ball ParkRoad and Governor’sBridge Road preparing toinstall new protective rail-ings along the road.

A large diameter water

main was punctured, and ahigh pressure release ofwater occurred. Thegeyser rose 30 to 40 feetinto a wooded area andfortunately drained into asmall stream.

WSSC crews arrivedon the scene of the rupturean hour later to beginrepairs.

– Story and photos by Mark E. Brady

Bowie Water Main Ruptures

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COMMENTARY

GUEST EDITORIAL

OP-ED

As leader of the world’slargest veterans organization, Ioften have the privilege ofmeeting some important peo-ple. No, I am not referring toour elected officials, businessleaders or celebrities. I amspeaking of the members of theUnited States military.

Can any Chief ExecutiveOfficer or distinguished IvyLeague graduate truly claim tobe under more pressure thanthe 21-year-old squad leaderwalking a patrol in Baghdad?Do they really have moreresponsibility than the youngcommander of a nuclear-pow-ered submarine? Do they haveas much on the line as themechanic fixing a $2 billionStealth bomber?

“Nothing in our lives willever be as important as this,”said Lt.Col Henry Mucci, inthe 2005 true-to-life film “TheGreat Raid.” He makes thestatement prior to leading therescue of more than 500American prisoners of war heldby the Japanese.

While Mucci’s mission wasspectacularly successful,America is blessed becausemillions of men and womenrealized – and still realize –that nothing in their lives is asimportant as defending thisnation.

For many veterans, it wasimportant enough to endurelong separations from theirfamilies, miss the births oftheir children, freeze in sub-zero temperatures, bake in wildjungles, lose limbs, and, far toooften, lose their lives.

Sadly, their deeds are fre-quently unappreciated.

In an essay early this year,Army Sergeant Eddie Jefferswrote, “Even thousands ofmiles away, in Ramadi, Iraq,the cries and screams and com-plaints of the ungrateful reachme. In a year, I will be thrustback into society from a lifeand mentality that doesn’t fityour average man. And then, Iwill be alone. And then, I will

walk down the streets ofAmerica, and see the yellowribbon stickers on the cars ofthe same people who compareour President to Hitler.”

Unfortunately, SergeantJeffers won’t get to walk downthe streets of America in ayear. On Sept. 19th, he waskilled in Iraq. He was 23.

This brave hero is not theonly veteran who has heard thescreams and complaints of theungrateful. When Congressrefuses to pass mandatoryfunding for VA health care,veterans are disrespected.When heroes are denied accessto VA facilities, veterans aredisrespected.When schoolstell the mili-tary to keepits recruitersaway, veteransare disrespect-ed. When awartime Armygeneral iscalled a trai-tor, veteransare disrespect-ed. When mil-itary and vet-erans fundingbills are held up because ofpolitical squabbling, veteransare disrespected.

Fortunately, when a soldierwalks into an American Legionpost, he is given the thanks ofa grateful organization. If weput soldiers in boots, and weput those boots in harm’s way,The American Legion familyknows it must support them inevery way.

Not only must we supportthe veteran but we must alsosupport their families, as wedemonstrate through TheAmerican Legion LegacyFund, which provides scholar-ships to the children of heroeslike Sgt. Eddie Jeffers. Wealso show our support throughthe

Family Support Network,Temporary FinancialAssistance and the National

Emergency Fund, just to namea few. We welcome home ourwounded servicemembers withour Heroes to Hometowns pro-gram, which eases their transi-tion to civilian society.

We are committed to find-ing good jobs for Sgt. Jeffer’scomrades by hosting careerfairs and urging Congress tomaintain a strong veteranspreference program for federalemployment. Companiesunderstand that it’s smart busi-ness to hire veterans, and whenmembers of the Guard andReserves deploy, it isAmerica’s business to ensurethat their civilian careers do

not suffer.We must

not forget theunique needsof women vet-erans. Womenare major con-tributors to ourmilitary pres-ence in IraqandAfghanistanand many havegiven theirlives in theWar on Terror.

VA must be prepared to ade-quately treat the special needsof our female veterans.

It is tragic that the men andwomen who allow us to be safein our homes are often withouthomes themselves when theyshed their uniforms.

An estimated 23 percent ofAmerica’s homeless are veter-ans. Of these homelessAmericans, 89 percent werehonorably discharged and 47percent served during theVietnam War. Too often today’stattered citizen of the streetwas yesterday’s toast-of-the-town in a crisp uniform withrows of shining medals.

But all is not grim. Whenmy predecessor, Past NationalCommander Paul Morin, askedAmericans to donate $50,000so wounded warriors atLandstuhl Regional Medical

Center in Germany couldreceive comfort items, TheAmerican Legion family andits friends responded in a bigway – raising more than$300,000 for these heroes.

Moreover, the quality ofhealth care provided at mostVA centers is consistently ratedamong the best in the world.Communities across our greatcountry have recognized thevalue of military service, hon-oring heroes and their familieswith Blue Star salutes. And theAmerican GI consistently topspublic opinion polls and sur-veys as the most respected per-son in America.

Just as Colonel Mucci said,“Nothing in our lives will everbe this important.” Likewise,nothing on a person’s lifetimeresume should trump past mili-tary service.

Pride in ones’ military ser-vice is a bond shared by nearlyall who have served. This prideis on display on every obituarypage in the country, where mil-itary service – regardless ofhow many decades have passedand subsequent achievementsreached – is mentioned withthe death notice of nearly everydeceased veteran.

Although the successfulbusinessman may have closedmulti-million dollar deals andraised a wonderful family,what single accomplishmenttops the decisive actions hetook during the siege of TheSanh, which saved the lives ofseveral of his fellow Marines?

Fewer than 10 percent ofAmericans can claim the title“veteran.” And while VeteransDay is Sunday, Nov. 11, weshould thank our veteranseveryday. It’s the least a grate-ful nation can do for those whoserved.

– Marty Conatser ofChampaign, Ill., is nationalcommander of the 2.7 million-member American Legion, thenation’s largest wartime veter-ans organization.

A Grateful Nation RemembersVETERANS’ TRIBUTE

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Ax Outlandish Salariesand Rein In Spending,Then Cut Your Budget

BALTIMORE – Maryland’s liberal establishment is at itagain. Less than nine months after restoring one party-rule,the liberals in Annapolis are pushing massive tax increasesbased on a revisionist account of Maryland’s budget history.Let me set the record straight.

In 2002, as state revenues steadily dwindled, the GeneralAssembly enacted a $1.3 billion education law. Legislatorspassed it knowing they had no money to pay for it. Theypassed a budget that overspent by $616 million. This newspending, combined with an economic downturn and risinghealth costs, created a long-term deficit. My administrationinherited that deficit in 2003 and, four years later, left stategovernment a budget surplus.

We cut government spending by more than $700 millionin our first six months. We cut the size of the executivebranch workforce by 7 percent. We defeated $7.5 billion inproposed new taxes. We directed state agencies to budgetunder the assumption they would receive 12 percent lessmoney than the previous year. These decisions were wildlyunpopular with the lawmakers who created the budget crisis,but I took these steps to end their “cocktail party” spendingin Annapolis.

We also proposed to place slot machines at Marylandracetracks. Had the leaders of the Maryland House ofDelegates not rejected this bipartisan proposal for fourstraight years, Maryland would be enjoying an estimated$800 million in additional non-tax revenue each year.

Despite inheriting a raft of new spending programs, myadministration left Maryland in strong fiscal health. We near-ly tripled the Rainy Day Fund to $1.4 billion, and at the endof fiscal year 2006, Maryland enjoyed a $1 billion budgetsurplus and remarkably low unem-ployment. As recently as Decemberof 2006, general fund revenues wereup despite high gas prices and aslowdown in the housing market.We also preserved Maryland’s TripleA bond rating, which saves residentsmoney by allowing the state to bor-row at low rates.

Government was leaner andmore effective than it was when weinherited it, which is why I am sotroubled by the administration’splans to enact historic new taxincreases. Maryland’s hard left lead-ers plan to increase the sales tax by20 percent; expand the sales tax tonew services including automotive repairs, real estate ser-vices, and health clubs; increase the income tax burden;increase and index the gas tax; increase motor vehicle fees;create a tax to be paid by new homeowners; and increase thetobacco tax.

Here’s what leaders in Maryland don’t get: We don’thave a revenue problem; we have a spending problem. Withcreativity and slower budget growth, legislators can alignMaryland’s spending with its needs without raising taxes. Yetthey inherently believe that low taxes are a problem thatmust be “fixed” in order to expand government’s reach intoour wallets and our lives.

Nowhere is that more evident than the bloated salariesdoled out to political appointees. The new administrationapproved a whopping 58 percent pay raise for the head of thePublic Service Commission, who then forced a 50 percentincrease in electricity costs on 1,000,000 state residents. Thenew comptroller gave three of his aides salary increases to$150,000 each — on par with cabinet secretaries with infi-nitely greater responsibilities. These raises may be small inthe context of a $30 billion budget, but they speak volumesabout Annapolis’ lack of respect for Marylanders’ money.

So as our government leaders rush to Annapolis thisweek to raise our taxes, ask yourself: Have they made a realattempt to tighten government’s belt? Or are they simplyplaying that old Annapolis routine of “scare ‘em, tax andspend?”

The stakes in Annapolis are high. This is our state. Callyour legislator today. Let your voice be heard. To find outhow to contact your legislator go to mlis.state.md.us/.

EHRLICH’S ADVICE TO O’MALLEY ...

Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich

“We don’t have a rev-enue problem; we havea spending problem.”

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Practical Money SkillsBy Jason Alderman

Spend Less SoYou Can SaveLots More

We all know we should set aside money for a rainyday, a house down payment or retirement, but there arealways a million reasons why we cannot. If this soundsfamiliar, remember this: To get ahead, you either needto earn more income or spend less money – or a littleof both.

You could always ask your boss for a raise or take asecond job, but here are a few suggestions for tacklingthe problem from the spending side.

Brew your own. If you spend $3 a day on coffee,that’s about $1,000 a year. Instead of going out to getcoffee, buy a good coffee maker, a thermos and yourown premium coffee beans. The same goes for bottledwater. Plastic bottles are bad for the environment andyou’re usually just paying for filtered tap water. Buyportable water filters for home and work – you’ll paypennies a day versus dollars.

Kick bad habits. Smoking one $5 pack of ciga-rettes a day costs over $1,825 a year, not to mentionpotentially thousands in additional medical and lost-work costs. Add $10 a week in lottery tickets and that’sanother $520 a year. By investing that same money atan 8 percent annual rate of return, you’ll have morethan $37,000 after 10 years.

Brown bag it. Sometimes going out to lunch is theonly way to escape work. But at $7 a pop five times aweek, you’ll burn through $1,600 a year. Try makingan extra portion at dinner and brown-bagging it thenext day. Then take a walk with friends during lunchhour – you may even drop a few pounds.

Consolidate your errands. Or, better yet, walk orride a bike. Cutting out two gallons of $3 gas a weeksaves $300 a year. And trade in your gas guzzler foreven larger savings.

Go green. By switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs and appliances, insulating your house and lower-ing the thermostat, among other things, you can savebig bucks – and save the environment. Go towww.energystar.gov for more information.

Switch to lower-interest and no-annual-fee creditcards. And, before you sign up for a card that offersrebates on purchases, be sure you have the discipline topay off your bill each month; otherwise you’ll negateany savings.

Shop around for no-fee checking accounts. A $5a month service charge can wipe out any interest youmight earn, unless you carry a high balance. And whileyou’re at it, don’t settle for a savings account with 1percent interest or less when many institutions offer 5percent or more. Compare rates at www.bankrate.com.

Overall, the best thing you can do is make a budgetand stick to it. Track exactly what you’re spendingeach month down to the last penny and look for placesto trim. Many budgeting tools are available. For exam-ple, Money magazine offers Money 101, a step-by-stepguide that can help you set your financial goals, atwww.money.cnn.com/pf/101.

As always, consult a financial professional regard-ing your particular situation.

For very little discomfort, these simple tips cansave you thousands of dollars a year and give you achance to save some money. That beats working a sec-ond job, doesn’t it?

Jason Alderman directs Visa Inc.’s financial educa-tion programs. Get a free finance e-Newsletter atwww.practicalmoneyskills.com/newsletter.

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Alston Receives Performance AwardPITTSBURGH – Kenithia

Alston of Oxon Hill is amongthis year’s eight winners of TheNC Financial Services Group’shighest honor bestowed uponits employees, the PNCPerformance Award.

The award program, now inits 15th year, recognizes PNCemployees who demonstrate apattern of significant achieve-ment and deliver a consistentlevel of extraordinary perfor-mance.

An election committee com-prised of past PNCPerformance Award winnersand leaders throughout PNCchose this year’s honorees fromamong 27,000 employeesacross the country.

“Our company is strongbecause of our people. Theseeight employees embody ourvalues. They make extraordi-nary contributions. They are theheart and soul of our company,”said James E. Rohr, PNC’s

chairman and chief executiveofficer and host of the Oct. 30awards ceremony.

“Through their intensefocus on the customer, theirthoughtful and innovativeapproach to conducting busi-ness, and their extraordinaryservice to colleagues and thecommunity, our award recipi-ents have left an indelibleimprint on our company.”

Alston is a financial salesconsultant at PNC’s Oxon Hillbranch. She has been with thebank for 10 years and serves asthe branch’s primary contact by

extending a caring and personalrelationship to each customer.

In the community, she isinvolved in several organiza-tions for youths, includingJunior Achievement and aspresident of a young adultchoir.

The following employeesare all eight of the PNCPerformance Award winners for2007 (listed alphabetically withtheir hometown and PNC busi-ness division):

Kenithia Alston, Oxon Hill,Md., retail banking; MarloBrown, Maple Shade, N.J.,

retail banking; Barry Gillman,East Brunswick, N.J., legal;Richard Morgan, Wilmington,Del., PFPC; Michelle Ortiz,Philadelphia, PNC WealthManagement; ElizabethProtage, Princeton, N.J., PNCWealth Management; AnthonyTesta, Seven Fields, Pa., trea-sury management operations;and Kenneth Travis, McMurray,Pa., management informationsystems.

UPPER MARLBORO – Prince George’sCounty Executive Jack Johnson announced thatThe Smithsonian Institution will consolidate andrelocate several key programs, housing collec-tions, a library, exhibit production, conservationfacilities and a security training center to a reno-vated 360,000 square foot facility in Landover.

“The Smithsonian’s selection of anEnterprise Zone in Prince George’s County asthe site for the consolidation of several of itsfacilities confirms our understanding that theCounty is an ideal location for businesses andfederal agencies,” Johnson said. “I am pleasedthat the Economic Development Corporationand DCAO David Byrd were able to coordinateour agency responses in a tight time frame,which confirms our position that PrinceGeorge’s County is open for business.”

The programs that are coming to the countyinclude collections from the National Museumof American History, Office of Exhibits Central,the Smithsonian Institution Libraries and theOffice of Protective Services.

The new facility, recently acquired and reno-vated by the Trammell Crow Company, is locat-ed at 3400 Pennsy Drive in Landover. Thefacility allows the Smithsonian to consolidatefragmented and obsolete facilities, and is slatedfor occupancy in October 2008.

“The Pennsy Drive location provides theSmithsonian a facility that meets its growth and

functional needs. The size of the building, thesite’s location near major transportation routes,access to public transportation, and its naturalsecurity barriers made it an ideal location for theconsolidation of collections, conservation, andfabrication facilities,” said Reid Townsend ofthe Trammell Crow Company.

The Smithsonian has office and warehousefacilities throughout the WashingtonMetropolitan area including approximately167,000 square feet at 1111 N. Capitol Street,N.E., Washington, D.C., as well as facilities inSpringfield and Newington, Va. These facilitieswill be vacated as Smithsonian consolidates intothe Pennsy Drive facility.

The new building accommodates long-termstorage needs, office requirements and growthspace for future expansion. A large portion ofthe facility is planned to house the NationalMuseum of America History’s collections aswell as to establish an area dedicated to collec-tion housing. With the establishment of theNational Museum of African American Historyand Culture, the Smithsonian’s 19th museum,the need to expand the collections facilities forthe future has become even more apparent.

Kenithia Alston

“Our company is strong becauseof our people,”

– James E. RohrPNC’s chairman and CEO

Smithsonian Comes to CountyCourtesy COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE New facility in Landover

will house collections from the National Museum of America History

Brandywine Welcomes Retail

BRANDYWINE – PrinceGeorge’s County ExecutiveJack Johnson, along withFaison & Associates, brokeground this week forBrandywine Crossing, a newcommercial development pro-ject in the southern part of thecounty.

“Brandywine Crossing willbe a welcome addition to ourcounty. It is especially whatthe residents in SouthernPrince George’s County havebeen waiting for,” Johnsonsaid.

“Prince George’s County

has led all other counties in theWashington region in newcommercial construction. Thisproject will add to the econom-ic renaissance that is based onfirst class development in thecounty, providing welldeserved quality services toour residents,” Johnson added.

Brandywine Crossing willbe a 750,000 square footregional power center in south-ern Prince George’s County,featuring 83 acres of retailplus a 19-acre office/flex spacecommercial district.

Howard Biel, senior man-aging director of Faison &Associates, noted that there are238,000 people with an aver-

age income of $76,662 withinseven miles of BrandywineCrossing.

“We quickly realized thatPrince George’s County isunderserved by and wellequipped for retail,” said Biel.“Prince George’s County hasbeen good for business and wehave had great success here.”

The initial focus of theBrandywine development willbe on the retail segmentanchored by Target, Costco,and Safeway that is expectedto deliver in the fourth quarterof 2008.

Phase II of the new devel-opment should be completed infall 2009.

Prince George’sChamber of CommerceChamber President andChief Executive OfficerJames A. Dula, Ph.Drecently completed hisfirst year.

It has been an out-standing year of excel-lence and unprecedentedgrowth for the chamber.During that time, therewere 219 new members, arenewal of programs andthe integration of innova-tive strategic planning.

This year has beenpacked with extraordinaryachievement from the“Vision 1000 Initiative,”“Renaissance 2007,”recruitment and retentionof old business members,innovative creation of newprograms such as theJunior Chamber ofCommerce, School TimeProgram, Chamber FirstProgram, Health &Welfare subcommittee,Member to MemberDiscount Program, YouthEntrepreneurialCommittee, YouthCouncil, Women’sLeadership Council andmore.

Dr. James A. Dula

ChamberPresidentCompletesSuccessful First Year

Courtesy COUNTYEXECUTIVE’S OFFICE

Tis the Season to Ship Packages SmartNewsUSA – Along with

the joy of holiday gift givingcomes shipping holiday gifts.Packaging requirements andholiday mailing deadlines canbe dizzying.

Pak Mail, a full-servicepacking, shipping and cratingcenter nationwide, has assem-bled a list of helpful shippingtips.

• Ship early. It can costmore to send a package at thelast minute than a coupleweeks ahead of time. If youare traveling over the holi-days, ship the gifts ahead ofyou to avoid enduring thehassle of airport security.Keep in mind that one 20-pound box costs less to shipthan two 10-pound boxes.

• Ship fragile items sepa-rately. The “Encyclopedia ofWines from Around theWorld,” which weighs morethan 10 pounds, shouldn’t bepacked with crystal wineglasses. Mark the package“fragile.” You may want toconsider purchasing addition-al shipping insurance as well.

• Attention to detail pays

off. It is a good idea toenclose an extra address labelinside the package beingshipped. Should things goawry and the package becomedamaged, it will still reach itsfinal destination. Try to shippackages to a businessaddress so that you canensure that someone will bethere to receive it them.

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Calendar of EventsNovember 9 — November 14

FRIDAY, NOV. 9

Evening CampfireEnjoy a campfire with tales and lore. Marshmallowsprovided. Bring your own hot dogs and drinks. 7-8:30p.m. Reservations required. Ages 2 and older. Fee:Resident $2; Non-Resident $3. Clearwater NatureCenter. 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. 301-297-4575.

Sewing/Knitting WorkshopLearn how to make a hat and scarf to donate to chari-ty. 7-9 p.m. Ages 6 and older. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2. William Beanes Community Center. 5108Dianna Drive, Suitland. 301-568-7719.

Jazz ConcertEnjoy the sounds of the Jazz Ensemble of PrinceGeorge’s Community College and other guests. Lightrefreshments. 7:30-9 p.m. All ages welcome. PrinceGeorge’s Sports & Learning Complex. 8001 SheriffRoad, Landover. 301-583-2400.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10

BirdwatchingIdentify woodland and water birds along the AnacostiaRiver. Binoculars provided. 8-10 a.m. All ages wel-come. (An adult must accompany children 16 andyounger.) Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3.Bladensburg Waterfront Park. 4601 Annapolis Road,Bladensburg. 301-779-0371; TTY 301-699-2544.

MarketPro Computer Show and SaleComputers, hardware, software. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. andSunday, Nov. 11, 9:30a.m.-4 p.m. Call for information.Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue,Upper Marlboro. 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998.

Little Miss PrincessBecome a princess for a day. Girls (ages 10 andyounger) will receive a princess-like makeover andhave their nails done. 2-5 p.m. Light refreshments.Fee: $3/person. Temple Hills Community Center. 5300Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills. 301-894-6616.

SUNDAY, NOV. 11

Traditional Celtic Music Enjoy a live musical performance in our Victorian par-lor featuring traditional Irish tunes sung by vocalist Dr.Elizabeth Barber. 4-5:30 p.m. Reservations required.Fee: $5/person. Marietta House Museum. 5626 BellStation Road, Glenn Dale. 301-464-5291.

MONDAY, NOV. 12

Family Movie Series: Space CampEnjoy popcorn and a flick. 1 p.m. All ages welcome.Fee: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 18 and younger.College Park Aviation Museum. 1985 Cpl. Frank ScottDrive, College Park. 301-864-6029.

TUESDAY, NOV. 13

Northern Peaks Trail HikeJoin a naturalist for a mildly strenuous, 5-mile hike atSugarloaf Mountain in Dickerson, Md. Wear appropri-ate hiking boots and dress. Bring lunch and water. 6a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Fee: Resident $15;Non-Resident $18. Watkins Nature Center. 301Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. 301-218-6702.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14

Holiday Centerpiece WorkshopMake a centerpiece with greens. 6-8 p.m. Reservationsrequired by Nov. 12. Ages 18 and older. Fee: Resident$20; Non-Resident $24. Langley Park CommunityCenter 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville. 301-445-4508; TTY 301-445-4512.

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‘Bee Movie’ comes to us from Jerry Seinfeld with lots of familiar voices heard by the bees. A laugh-filled movie, it will also warm your heart.

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BEEIn a movie land full of handsome stars, a humble bee makes a debut

Bee wise. Bee smart. Beehave, myheart. Apologies for the bee in mybonnet, but I’ve just seen Bee Movie,and I’m bee-sotted.

High time, too. Just when youwere ready to give up movies for Lentfive months early, here, in the middleof an avalanche of autumn violence,war and suicidal depression, comesJerry Seinfeld’s adorable animatedadventure about all those busy,buzzing little fashion statements inblack-and-yellow striped sweaters byRalph Lauren. It is mercifully lessthan 90 minutes long, but make thatan hour and a half of witty, captivatingenchantment. The ad logo thatannounces “Honey Just Got Funny!”pretty much says everything thatneeds to be said. But I will say more.

Premise: On the morning of hiscollege graduation ceremony, a bright,precocious and very amusing little beenamed Barry B. Benson (JerrySeinfeld) rises as usual, his wingswhirring like micro-helicopters, sharp-ens his stinger, spikes his antennaewith trendy fuzz gel, wolfs down abee propolis breakfast shake andmeets up with his best friend Adam(Matthew Broderick), who shares thelatest scoop about the prematuredemise of a classmate. “Everybodyknows you sting someone, you die,”says Barry. “I’m not wasting it on asquirrel!” After graduating with hon-ors (all B’s, natch) Barry is expectedto join Adam and do what everyyoung bee does—go to work forHonex, a giant corporate hive wherebees test technology for survivingbears, insecticides and fly swats.Adam is a conformist. But Barry,appalled by the fact that bees havenever had one day off in 27 millionyears, is restless. To the dismay of hislong-suffering parents (Kathy Batesand Barry Levinson) he doesn’t wantto spend the rest of his life in a honeyfactory. He knows there’s gotta besomething more in his destiny thanbeing part of the most perfectly orga-nized, misunderstood and underappre-ciated species on earth. Hiking a ridewith a gang of macho “pollen jocks,”he leaves the safety of the hive, heads

for Central Park, narrowly surviveshairy encounters with a broom, a taxi,a tennis ball and an overturned bottleof root beer, and ends up breakingevery bee rule by actually talking toVanessa (Renée Zellweger), the nicelady who saves him. Shazam! Sheturns out to be a florist. It’s love atfirst sight, but as the old joke goes, “Abird may love a fish, but where wouldthey live?”

Meanwhile, Barry b-z-z-z’sbetween the drones back in New HiveCity (“Would it kill you to just make alittle honey?” pleads his mom) and hisnew home in Vanessa’s flower shop at67th and Columbus. He discovers aworld of sugar, pie filling and cakefrosting. But he also survives a fewnew horrors dreamed up by humans,like bee-squashing with rolled-upmagazines (“I lost a cousin to ItalianVogue once”), and learns windshieldwipers can be daunting. But the mostcrunching blow of all is the revelationthat people eat honey! Following asupermarket delivery truck to a honeyfarm that is like a Nazi work campstaffed by slaves, Barry is mortifiedby this criminal behavior. “Nobodyworks harder than bees—don’t theydeserve to profit from their ownhoney?” he asks, and convincesV

anessa to help him sue the humanhoney industry in a honey trial in thecourtroom of Judge Bumbleton(Oprah Winfrey). (The evil prosecutorwho hates bees is an obese villainplayed by a hilarious John Goodman.)Barry becomes a world hero and getsinterviewed by a Larry King withwings on BeeNN. His goal: to fix it sothat every time a human walks in andsays, “Honey, I’m home,” he’ll pay aroyalty. Trial witnesses include Sting,Ray Liotta and a hilarious bear wholooks and growls like Vin Diesel inSidney Lumet’s Find Me Guilty. Payspecial attention to Chris Rock as ajive-ass mosquito named Mooseblood.LOL. And the movie whirs on.

Mr. Seinfeld spent several yearscreating this project as a writer, pro-ducer and star. Directing credits go toanimation experts Simon J. Smith andSteve Hickner, but I wouldn’t be sur-prised if Seinfeld didn’t have a handin that chore as well. His stamp is cer-tainly evident in every scene. Barry B.

looks, acts, and moves his eyes andmouth like Seinfeld, whose dry witand sardonic humor provide his beecounterpart with a trove of memorableone-liners. (Looking aghast at anarrangement of artificial flowers, whoelse would say, “Nothing worse than adaffodil that’s had work done.”) AndMr. Seinfeld’s liberal politics are onlythinly veiled. The bees could be anyoppressed minority being cheated, liedto and disenfranchised by disingenu-ous bureaucrats, and it’s no secret thatthe biggest and most evil corporatejuggernaut exposed in the headline-grabbing court case is named“Honeyburton.” The manifesto is“Respect what you don’t understandor face the repercussions down theroad to your own ruin.” Without polli-nation, flowers and fruit trees all die,see. Without bees, it’s the end ofhoney, and what would the Brits dowithout their tea?

I won’t tell you how the bees savethe world with the help of the lastfresh flowers on earth at the RoseBowl Parade in Pasadena. By thistime, the movie has run out of ideasand is just marking time. Since wenever actually see the Rose Bowl

Parade, it looks like maybe they ranout of money, too. A few clarifyingscenes seem to be missing, and I sus-pect there are animation boards in thedesign department at DreamWorksthat remain unused. It is never clearwhere the bees are taking the plane orwhy, but get this for a stinging JerrySeinfeld finale: Barry the Bee, forcingVanessa the florist to take over thepilot controls like Doris Day in Julie:“Doesn’t John Travolta fly a plane?”“Yes.” “Then how hard can it be?”

You have to go away from BeeMovie with a revitalized respect forbees. (I’m talking furry, sluggish bum-blebees who mind their own business,like the ones pictured on bear-shapedhoney jars and tuna fish cans, not theirnasty, worthless cousins, hornets,wasps and yellow jackets.) I haveshared my garden with these miracu-lous critters for years. I know howharmless and wrongly feared they are.But I didn’t know they were so vitaland lovable until Jerry Seinfeld savedtheir reputation for posterity. BeeMovie is bee balm for the masses.

By REX REEDNew York Observer

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Maryland counties haveincreased school system fund-ing by an average 5 percent ayear for every fiscal year since2002. Much of that, accordingto lawmakers and educationofficials, has gone for higherteacher salaries.

The state this year allocat-ed $5.2 billion to K-12 educa-tion, an increase of $680 mil-lion — or 15 percent — fromthe year before. Bohanan notedthat the state “did three timesbetter than” than county gov-ernments did when it came toincreasing school spending lastyear.

“We’ve made an enormoussacrifice with Thornton,”Bohanan said at Thursday’shearing. “I think we’re allgoing to have to figure outhow to step up and solve this.It can’t all be done by thestate.”

Not every delegate wouldgo on record in support of thebill, but many also said some-thing needs to be done aboutthe situation.

“We’re going to have tolook to some help from localgovernments to keep that pen-sion system viable,” said

Delegate Mary-Dulany James,D-Harford, at the hearing.

Delegate Melony Griffith,D-Prince George’s, said thestate cannot continue to fundschool systems at the level it isfunding them now.

“We’ve made a concertedeffort to recruit teachers, andto do that we’ve had to sweet-en the pot,” she said. “But weneed to dialogue with thecounties on what we can con-tinue to afford.”

Appropriations CommitteeChairman Norman Conway, D-Wicomico, said the pensionbill is “an idea that deservesdiscussion.” But he added that,“There are a lot of discussionsabout Thornton.”

Bohanan was skeptical thatthe bill would pass, but he saidthat it raised a crucial debate.

“Part of it was intended toput out the whole notion of‘here is an obligation that weare carrying...at what point doyou say were going to need toshare some of the costs?” hesaid.

But he said that currentlevels of funding are unsus-tainable.

“We can’t continue to dothat. We’re starving many ofour state agencies,” he said.

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“But that doesn’t meanyou can’t save money on ener-gy even during the coldesttime of the year.”

There are several easy-to-implement steps that will keephomes safe and warm, andenergy bills down. Followingthese tips, from Ferrellgas, theNational Propane GasAssociation and the PropaneEducation & ResearchCouncil, can help save moneyon utility bills and keep wearand tear on appliances to aminimum.

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framing that’s drawing people in from aroundthe country.”

Wynn, D-Mitchellville, has raised$592,602, with 49 percent of contributionscoming from political action committees,including those of AT&T and Pepco.

“One issue of great concern to voters dur-ing the 2006 primary were the large amountsof corporate political action committee dona-tions that Al Wynn had accepted,” saidAndrew Kujan, of the Maryland political blogfreestatepolitics.us, in an e-mail statement.

“To this end, the congressman has madeno changes,” said Kujan, who supportsEdwards.

When Edwards lost to Wynn by fewerthan 3,000 votes in the 2006 Democratic pri-mary, she had raised $345,006, and less than10 percent of her money came from PACs.

Wynn raised $566,987 before the primary,nearly half from PACs. This time around,Wynn has the support of House SpeakerNancy Pelosi, who was to stump for him inSilver Spring recently.

Edwards now has the support of left-wingbloggers and a host of influential politicalgroups, like the League of ConservationVoters and Progressive Maryland.

In response to Pelosi’s support ofEdwards, nationally recognized bloggersAtrios, MyDD, Color of Change and DailyKos have teamed up to raise $100,000 forEdwards online over a four-day period thatended last Saturday.

“Our goal is to make change happen interms of folks who are not on the same page astheir constituents,” said James Rucker, execu-tive director of Color of Change, an organiza-tion that voices concerns of the black commu-nity.

Color of Change was planning on doing itsown fundraiser, when Rucker said the groupwas approached to join. As of Friday after-noon, the effort had raised $47,000.

“The reason you see some big out-of-stateDemocratic activists as well as big-namebloggers stepping up to help Donna,” Kujansaid, “is because we see a chance to elect aDemocrat who will work to create a more pro-gressive America with her actions.”

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listen to constituents. And over the past year,the evidence shows he’s done that: He hasheld several campaign-related events at localschools and supporters’ homes, along withsome town hall meetings.

Wynn has been campaigning in his dis-trict, as well as occasionally showing up inRep. Chris Van Hollen’s 8th District. In June,Wynn greeted commuters at the BethesdaMetro station, which does not fall under hisjurisdiction, but is a major job center.

“We have a full campaign ongoing. We’revery active in both Montgomery County andPrince George’s,” said Lori Sherwood,Wynn’s campaign manager.

“We’re very visible and we’re workinghard to be sure we are participating in eventsand attending events that are important to thecommunity,” she said.

Last time, Edwards painted Wynn as anIraq-war supporter and out of touch with con-stituents.

The first criticism doesn’t carry the sameweight in this campaign, especially since hehas changed his position, but Edwards insiststhat her competitor is still not listening to hisdistrict’s voters, where Democrats outnumberRepublicans five to one.

“On some really key issues, CongressmanWynn’s voting record has been so awful andhas been so far afield of where the DemocraticParty has been aligned, and (the people have)decided that Democrats who have voted likethe congressman do not belong in Congress,”she said.

But Wynn’s voting record shows he sidedwith the majority of his Democratic col-leagues 98 percent of the time during this termof Congress.

Wynn was a former target of the CBCMonitor, a watchdog of the CongressionalBlack Caucus, but his voting shift promptedthe group to give him an 80 percent approvalrating this year, far better than his 30 percentrating in 2005.

Constituents soon will have a chance tohear the candidates talk the talk. Wynn,Edwards, George Mitchell and George

McDermott, who also ran in 2006, will debatein Silver Spring on Nov. 8.

The Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce held a previous debate inSeptember, but only Edwards and Mitchell, afirst-time candidate, showed.

“It was unfortunate scheduling,”Sherwood said. “The congressman could notattend because it was a workday and he had tobe on Capitol Hill. He’s very eager to partici-pate in the debates.”

Mitchell, a Prince George’s real estateagent, said the low turnout in the 2006 prima-ry race leaves room for him to run. Of regis-tered District 4 voters, 23 percent voted — atypical number for a primary race.

“We need new representation,” Mitchellsaid. “All it takes is someone who is aggres-sive enough to expose what we do not have.”

The February primary falls just 18 monthsafter the 2006 primary, because it is a presi-dential election year.

The condensed primary leaves less timefor fundraising and stumping. Wynn hasstrong endorsements from local politiciansand Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, andraised $592,602 according to the FederalElection Commission.

Edwards has raised $214,365 and has thesupport of self-styled progressive groups.Both candidates said they plan to raise about$1 million for the primary.

Nearly half of Wynn’s money comes frompolitical action committees, while Edwardshas received donations nationwide from polit-ical activists like billionaire Pat Stryker,singer/actress Barbra Streisand and authorStephen King’s wife, Tabitha, who is also anauthor.

A shortened primary can often help anincumbent and hurt other candidates, butFrances Lee, a professor of government andpolitics at the University of Maryland,College Park said Edwards will not feel animpact.

“Donna Edwards is already pretty wellknown as a result of a better-than-expectedcampaign against Al Wynn last time,” shesaid. “I think that voters are familiar with her,so I don’t think that it would hurt her.”

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In her testimony to theHouse Ways and MeansCommittee, Gordy talkedabout a house that she fittedwith an elevator, wheelchairramp and wall-to-wall handle-bars for the 12-year-old para-plegic who lived in the resi-dence.

“What we do is not a luxu-ry,” she said afterward.

Lobbyist Bruce Bereanosaid the state has no businesscollecting a tax on tattooing orpiercing, which he condemnedin his testimony as a “tax onculture.”

“Since time immemorial,since the time of Adam andEve, when the serpent piercedEve’s ear in the Garden ofEden, people have been tattoo-ing and piercing themselves,”he said. “It’s a culture and a

way of life, and it shouldn’t betaxed.”

Bereano said after hisspeech that he also objects tothe tax because it unfairly sin-gles out a few groups. Henoted that personal trainers anda range of professional ser-vices — doctors, lawyers, den-tists, psychiatrists, engineersand chemists — are not on thelist.

“There is so much that isnot on this list,” he said.

But Chris Costello, whowas outside the hearing room,said tattooing and body pierc-ing could end up being a lucra-tive source of revenue.

“When I was a kid, theonly people who got tattooswere circus performers andsailors who got drunk in thePhilippines,” said Costello, ofthe Public Sector ConsultingGroup.

“It’s a market now.”

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Entrants automatically qualify fora chance to win: a $50,000 grand prizefor a kitchen makeover; 50 first-prizes– free cooking classes (valued at $250per winner); and 500 second-prizes –a Lawry’s holiday gift pack.

The sweepstakes ends November16, 2007, and restrictions do apply.Rules do apply. Visit the websiteabove to learn more about the sweep-stakes.

Tips for Cooking a TurkeyYou’ve got fifteen people coming

for dinner and you don’t have a menuyet; you’re cooking a holiday meal foryour family for the first time or it isThanksgiving morning and your

turkey is still partially frozen. Whilethe holidays are a time for celebratingwith family and friends all too oftenthey are a time of tension and anxiety.

Have no fear, the editors and con-tributors of Fine Cookingmagazine know aboutthe problems and pitfallsof preparing a full-courseholiday meal.

The book, “How toCook a Turkey: and Allthe Other Trimmings,” isa holiday survival guidefor a range of homecooks:

First timers whohave no idea where tobegin and experiencedcooks who, nonetheless, forget everyyear what temperature to cook theirturkey at and for how long.

With more than 100 recipes, thebook covers all the bases for the per-fect meal from start to finish andteaches you how to survive

Thanksgiving (or any other holiday). Tips include: • Be Realistic - take time to plan,

create a shopping list, map out fridgespace, choose dishes that suit your

appliances• Plan Your Day -

don’t leave all the cook-ing for the day of. Planin stages, from wayahead, a few days aheadto the day of preparation

• Set The Stage ForSuccess – look for placesto keep dishes warm,make the table look pret-ty, have nice garnishesmade ahead of time soyou won’t be rushing at

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kitchen mishaps – Turkey that didn’tdefrost, stuffing that isn’t hot enoughand lumpy gravy.

The book offers tantalizingstarters, soups, and salads like Stuffed

Mushrooms with Pancetta and SilkyLeek & Celery Root Soup. Start a newtradition with Maple-Brined, Wood-Smoked Grilled Turkey. Choose a sidelike Sweet Potato-Russet PotatoGratin with Horseradish & a DijonCrust. Delicious desserts includeApple Cider Pie, Bourbon PumpkinTart with Walnut Streusel, ChocolatePecan Pie and Pumpkin BreadPudding. The book includes tips ontime management, so you aren’t slav-ing over the stove and can actually sitdown and eat with your guests.

Good Grades Earn a Free Turkey If you have all A’s on your report

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THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN

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addressed. CASA volun-teers present their recom-mendations about the chil-dren’s needs to the court.CASA is accepting applica-tions for day and eveningtraining sessions. Bi-lin-gual volunteers are encour-aged to apply. Visit ourwebsite at www.pgcasa.orgor call 301-209-0491.

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Salvation Class: Tuesday 7:30 p.m.

New Members Orientation: Sunday 9:15 a.m..

Baptismal Service: First Sunday - 11:00 a.m.

Church: 301-808-1584Fax: 301-808-3243

Rev. Joseph A. Gilmore, Jr.

Pastor

United MethodistChurch

“ACHURCH ON THE REACH FOR GOD”

8511 Westphalia Rd.

Upper Marlboro, MD

Two Worship Services:

8 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30

(301) 735-9373

Fax: (301) 735-1844

Rev. Timothy West, PastorRev. John B. Pinkney Assistant

ALL ARE WELCOME

Web Site: www.westphaliaum.org

WORD OF GOD

COMMUNITY CHURCH“The Church Where Everybody is Somebody and

Jesus is Lord4109 Edmonston Road Bladensburg, MD

(301) 864-3437Intercessory Prayer:Sundays - 8:30 a.m.

Church School: - 9:15 a.m.Morning Worship Celebration- 10:30 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study - 7:45 p.m.Elder Willie W. Duvall, Pastor

FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Dr. Michael C. Turner, Sr., Pastor

9161 Hampton Overlook ~ Capitol Heights, MD 20743

301-350-2200 ~ Website: fmbc111.com

Sunday Morning Worship: 7:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Every 1st SundaySunday School: 9:10 a.m.

Monday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday Prayer & Praise Service: 7:30 p.m.

“A Church Where Preaching is Intentional; Bible Study is Essential and Singing is Empowering and Inspirational.”

UnionUnited Methodist Church

14418 Old Marlboro Pike,Upper Marlboro, MD

Church (301) 627-5088

Sunday School: (Youth/Adults) - 8:30 a.m.Sunday Worship: 10:a.m.

Rev. Dr. Michael A. H. McKinney,Pastor

Christ UnitedMethodist Church

22919 Christ Church RdAquasco, MD 20608

301/888-1316Sunday Worship Service

9:45a.m.Church School 10:00a.m.Rev Robert E. Walker, Jr.,

Pastor

‘A Bible Based, ChristCentered & Spirit Led

Congregation’6801 Sheriff Road Landover, MD

20785 (301) 773-6655Sunday Biblical Institute:

9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship:

7:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 6:00 p.m.‘WONDERFULWEDNESDAYS

WITH JESUS’:12 noon (The Power Hour) and 6:45

pm“A Time of Prayer, Praise,

Worship, & The Word”Dr. Henry P. Davis III, Pastor

www.fbhp.org

COUNTYCHURCH DIRECTORY

UNITED METHODISTCHURCH OF THE REDEEMERHEMINGWAY

MEMORIAL A.M.E.CHURCH

“Raising the StandardGod’s Way”

6330 Gateway Blvd., District Heights, MD 20747

(301) 568-9127

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship:

7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Services:Pastor’s Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

“Hour of Power”: 12:00 noon

Thursday Services:Men of War Bible Study:

7:30p.m.

Rev. Samuel E. Hayward III, Pastor

www.hemingway-ame.org

HIGHER PLACE OFPRAISE MINISTRIES

BAPTIST

BAPTIST BAPTIST

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church ofCollege Park

Welcomes You Where JesusChrist Is Lord and King

Stephen L. Wright, Sr., Pastor

5018 Lakeland RoadCollege Park, MD 20740

301-474-3995www.fbc-cp.org

Sunday School 9:30a.m.Sunday Worship 11a.m.

Holy Communion 1st SundayWednesday Bible Study 7-8p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Service 8p.m.

THE SANCTUARY ATKINGDOM SQUARE

A Congregation Seeing the Need, Seeding

Into the Future,

And Serving the Savior

9033 Central Avenue,

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Office: (301)333-9033

www.atthesanctuary.org

Sunday Worship Celebrations

7:00am and 10:00am

Lord’s Supper

5:00pm every 1st Sunday

Sunday School Hour

9:30am-10:30am

Wednesday Prayer & Worship

7:00pm

Bible Institute Class

7:00pm - Tuesdays and Thursdays

12:00 noon - Wednesdays

Anthony G. Maclin, Pastor

CLASSIFIEDS

COMMUNITY CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST

UNITED METHODIST

Higher Place ofPraise Ministries

(Formerly Christian Tabernacle Church)

A Prophetic Voice for this Time and Season

Dr. Jacqueline McEwanElder Leander McEwan

Senior Pastors

7973 Parston DriveForestville, MD 20747

SundaysMorning Dew Prayer 9:00 am

Sunday School 9:30 am

Morning Worship Service 11:00 am

Communion Every 1st Sunday11:00 am

Call Church for Weekly Services and Classes

(301) 420-2466

A Christ Centered Church,With a Christ Centered Message

15601 Brooks Church RoadUpper Marlboro, MD 20772

(301) 888-2171

www.gbgm.umc.org/nnumce-mail:[email protected]

Adult Sunday School: 8:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Thomas N. Austin III

NO MONEY DOWN

Free List of Properties Available

with No Downpayment.

Up to $10,000 in Closing Cost.

301.459.5040 or

www.princegeorgeshomeinfo.com

AFRICAN METHODISTEPISCOPAL

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHOF HIGHLAND PARK

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