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showing at The Anacostia
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Selected Works by Self-taught Artists” features six
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wide range of artistic venues. “The Art of Charles Smith” showcases 23 of his sculptures, some of which have practical uses while others
pay tribute to African American historical events.
And, last, but not least, “In Celebration of Black
Men—The Quilt.” In 1995 thirteen African American
DC area artists each created a patch representing a
stage of passage from teenage to manhood. These
patches were assembled into the quilt. Next week’s
issue will highlight these exhibits.
Top left: Piano Playing Cow—I Give Better Buttermilk,
Ruby Williams; top right: Tupac, Charles Smith;
bottom: In Celebration of Black Men—
The Quilt (photo by Steven M. Cummings)
VOLUME XIV, NUMBER 4
Carroll County
Howard County
Baltimore
Annapolis
Montgomery
County
Loudoun
County
Fauquier
County
Fairfax
County
Prince
William
County
Anne
Arundel County
D.C.
Arlington County
Prince George’s
County
Alexandria
Spotsylvania
County
Stafford
County
Fredericksburg
Charles
County
Westmoreland
County
Richmond
Imaging the Politics, Culture, and Events of Our Times
January 28, 2005
Opera Legend
Marian Anderson
28th in the
USPS
Black Heritage
Stamp Series
arian Anderson (1987–
1993) was one of the
greatest opera singers
of the 20th century.
She was a symbol of
integrity in the face of
racial hatred and an important figure in the
struggle of black Americans for racial
equality. On January 27, the U.S. Postal
Service honored her with a new stamp as
part of its Black Heritage Series. The stamp
honoring Anderson is 28th in the series.
The first-day-of issue ceremony took
place at 11AM at DAR Memorial
Continental Hall at Constitution Hall,
O’Byrne Gallery, 17th & D Streets, NW,
Washington, DC.
“It is an honor to celebrate the life and
legacy of Marian Anderson,” said
Postmaster General John E. Potter, who
dedicated the stamp. “Her powerful
voice and quiet determination helped in
bringing down the walls of inequality and
injustice during a time of great challenge
for our nation. It was Anderson’s
spectacular combination of talent and
perseverance that made her such a
powerful messenger for America’s civil
rights movement.”
Presley Merritt Wagoner, President
General of the Daughters of the American
Revolution; mezzo-soprano Denyce
Graves; Allan Keiler, musicologist and
author of the biography, Marian
Anderson: A Singer’s Journey; Anderson’s
nephew, Oregon Symphony music
director James DePriest; and performers
from the Duke Ellington School of the
Arts joined the dedication ceremony.
Renowned soprano Kathleen Battle
and a representative from the University
of Pennsylvania were also among the
many honored guests.
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January 28, 2005
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Editorial
N
o
government
can
jail
a
free
mind
me great concern. In her public
statements, she clearly overstated and
exaggerated the intelligence concerning
Iraq before the war in order to support the
president’s decision to initiate military
action against Iraq. Since then, Iraq has
run into great difficulty, she has also
attempted to revise history as to why we
went into Iraq.”
If nothing else, the Senate open
hearings on Dr. Condoleeza Rice’s
nomination to become the next Secretary
of State has refocused America on the
reason for attacking Iraq.
Every American should be thanking
the Congress and especially Senator
Richard G. Lupar (R-IN) chairman of the
Foreign Relations Committee for
allowing an open debate on the
Condoleeza Rice nomination for the post
of Secretary of State.
It
is
unAmerican
not
to
question
our government
in
time
of
war
If
America
is
passionate
about
patriotism
it
ought
to
be
pastorate
about
our
stewardship
of
our
democracy
I think America could have dealt
with the truth. Since 9–11 America is no
longer a nation of sheep . . . nor will we
ever be again . . . but
Dr. Rice’s Senate confirmation
hearings are seen around the world as an
open process in the way that democracy
should work . . . but it also has exposed
the achilles heel of the openness of
America being selectively shrouded in
the hallowed halls of our government.
Perhaps even more importantly are the
words spoken by Senator Carl M. Levin
(D-MI) “Dr Rice’s record on Iraq gives
why
half-truths
are
also
half-lies . . .
America in her recent past to her current
moments have been blessed with more
Nobel Prize winners than almost any
other country in the world and its because
they always ask:
It does not matter if it is in science,
medicine, literature or for the best effort
for peace . . . Alfred B. Nobel was trying
to save humanity from itself by
encouraging the purist of truth through
debate.
PDD
THE METRO HERALD
January 28, 2005
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AROUND THE REGION/AROUND THE NATION
January 28, 2005
MICHELANGELO’S
DOME OF
ST. PETER’S COMES
TO WASHINGTON, DC
THE EARTH AS ART
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ichelangelo’s
original
model of the dome of St.
Peter’s Basilica in Rome
will be on exhibit at the Pope John
Paul II Cultural Center February 1
through May 31, 2005. The exhibit
includes more than 140 original architectural drawings and other artifacts,
which are on loan from the Vatican.
“This is a fascinating exhibition
from many points of view—architecture, physics, art, history, religion,
mathematics—that appeals to a wide
audience from school children to
scholars, to the casual viewer,” said
Msgr. William A. Kerr, Cultural
Center director.
The exhibit, “Creating St. Peter’s:
Architectural Treasures of the Vatican,” traces the design, construction
and evolution of St. Peter’s Basilica.
The centerpiece of the exhibit is a cutaway section of the 17-foot wooden
model of the Dome, designed by
Michelangelo. The double-shelled,
interior and exterior dome with 16
corresponding ribs, creates two different effects. The model was invaluable
throughout the centuries in analyzing
later problems in maintaining the
Dome and finding the means to
strengthen it.
“This exhibit of the Dome model
and the artifacts accompanying it tell
the story of the people behind a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture
as well as the manner in which St.
Peter’s has evolved,” said Penny
Fletcher, Cultural Center deputy director and COO,
The exhibition is organized
around several themes:
• The design and construction of
St. Peter’s and its dome
Michelangelo's 17-foot model of the dome
of St. Peter's highlights this extraordinary
exhibit.
• The moving and raising of the ancient obelisk in St. Peter’s square
• The ceremonial candlelight illumination of St. Peter’s
• The tomb of St Peter beneath the
basilica’s main altar
• The church’s bell tower
• The evolution of St. Peter’s Square
from Bernini’s original design
through 20th century refinements.
Other pieces in the exhibit include
a scale model of St. Peter’s basilica
that preceded the current church; 17th
century engravings; papal portraits, a
16th century compass; and an oak
winch, one of 40 original winches
that were used to raise the massive
obelisk in St. Peter’s square and other
heavy weights in the basilica.
All are on loan from the Fabbrica
di San Pietro in Vaticano, the Vatican
office that maintains and preserves
St. Peter’s Basilica.
Admission to the Pope John Paul
II Cultural Center is by donation. For
group information, please call 202635-5475. Hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 10AM–5PM. Sunday noon–
5PM. Parking is free. For more information call 202-635-5400 or visit
www.jp2cc.org.
“HOUSE OF CARDS” AT THE
DEL RAY ARTISANS’ GALLERY
G
et ready for February when
the Del Ray Artisans’
gallery is transformed into a
floor-to-ceiling showroom of one-ofa-kind, handmade greeting cards.
The opening reception Friday,
February 4, 7:00–10:00PM, will
not only be a visual delight, it will be
an opportunity to have your choice
of distinctive and unusual cards.
Some will tickle your funny bone
while others will embrace the valentine romantic, celebrate birthdays or
please the “all occasion” seeker.
Card connoisseurs will find that
“House of Cards” will offer the
chance to send a mini work of original art to that special someone. And
with Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s
the perfect way to say, “I’m thinking
of you.” It’s also the ideal time to
stock up for a year’s worth of birthdays and other special occasions.
Decoupage, stamping, sewing, paper
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layering, hand painting and embossing are among the techniques being
used to create the cards. Some will
also feature unusual 3D elements
added to them. No mass-produced
cards here!
Cards will be priced starting from
$3 up to $50, as some will include
hand-crafted jewelry, magnets,
bookmarks and other small items incorporated into the designs. The
House of Cards exhibit will run
through Sunday, February 27, at
the Del Ray Artisans Gallery,
Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704
Mt. Vernon Avenue in Alexandria.
For more information, call the
gallery at 703-838-4827 or visit
delrayartisans.org. Gallery hours
are Saturdays 10:00AM–4:00PM,
and Sundays 12:00 noon–4:00PM.
The exhibit is free, open to the public, and wheelchair accessible.
he Library of Congress,
in collaboration with the
National Aeronautical
and Space Administration and
the U.S. Geological Survey,
commemorate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Earth
Resources Technology Satellite
(ERTS) with an exhibition titled
“The Earth as Art.” ERTS was
the first satellite launched by the
United States whose specific
purpose was to record imagery
of the earth’s surface.
The exhibit features 30” x 30”
high-resolution prints of images
from LANDSAT 7, the current
successor to the original ERTS
platform. Each of the 41 images
has been selected for its artistic
appeal rather than for its scientific significance. Some of the
landmarks featured in “The Earth
as Art” are the Ganges River
Delta, Mt. Kilimanjaro, the center-post irrigated farms of Garden
City, KS, and the Everglades.
Also on display is a model of the
northern metropolitan area of the
Los Angeles and the adjacent San
Gabriel Mountains.
The exhibition is on view
from 8:30AM to 5PM,
Monday–Friday, in the corridor
outside the Geography and Map
Reading Room on the B level of
the Madison Building.
REENTRY WEEK 2005
eentry Week, January 29–
February 4, raises awareness
of the needs of prisoners returning from incarceration to the District of Columbia. It is sponsored by
the CSOSA/Faith Community Partnership, an innovative collaboration
between the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA)
and the city’s faith institutions.
Founded in 2001, the Partnership
seeks to increase resources and opportunities available to returning offenders by linking the offenders with
the support, services, and fellowship
of strong community institutions.
Over the past four years, the Partnership has achieved:
services. The support offered by
faith institutions and their members
is critical to the returning offender’s
success in building a new life and
avoiding the cycle of substance
abuse and crime that has claimed so
many of our city’s residents.
• Membership of over 40 interdenominational faith institutions
throughout the city.
• A collaborative mentorship program that includes CSOSA training and support,
• Over 200 mentors have been
trained, and over 100 offenders
have been placed.
• Offender referrals to a network of
faith-based support services, including job training, transitional
housing, substance abuse counseling, and family support.
• Outreach to the Federal Bureau of
Prisons to begin reentry support
prior to release.
Open House
DC Reentry Service Center, 609
H Street NE, 10:00AM–1:00PM
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Please join us in growing the network of participating institutions and
REENTRY WEEK EVENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
Previously Incarcerated Persons
Community Forum
DC Youth Facility, 1000 Mt. Olivet
Road NE, 9:00AM–1:00PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30:
Reentry Worship Services
(Christian)
MONDAY, JANUARY 31
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Employment Open House
Bellevue Center, 4415 S. Capitol
Street SW, 1:00PM–4:00PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Citywide Assembly
St. Luke Center, 4923 East Capitol
Street SE, 6:30PM–9:00PM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Reentry Worship Services (Muslim)
For additional information, contact Len Sipes, Senior Public Affairs
Specialist, 202-220-5616. For details, visit our web site: www.
csosa.gov and click on “Offender
Reentry” or call 202-220-5320.
BISHOP HARRY JACKSON
LAUNCHES MORAL VALUE SUMMIT
FREE TRAINING
WORKSHOP
FOR TEACHERS
A
free training workshop for teachers on
Maryland’s antebellum African-American history will be held on Saturday, January 29 from 10AM
to 12PM at the Maryland
Historical Society located at
201 W. Monument Street,
Baltimore, MD. To register
call 410-685-3750 x326 (registration is requied).
All participants will receive a free copy of a brand
new book entitled African
American Leaders Of Maryland. The book features biographical information and images of 45 African American
leaders, including Benjamin
Banneker, Eubie Blake,
Isaac Myers, Lillie Carroll
Jackson, Carl John Murphy,
Thurgood Marshall, and
many more!
Teachers will receive content information about Maryland’s African American
community—free and enslaved—prior to the Civil
War. In addition, teachers will
receive free primary source
documents from the MdHS
archives and will learn how to
incorporate these resources
into effective lessons.
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ishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr.,
a national evangelical Christian leader, launched a new
national nonprofit organization recently called the High-Impact Leadership Coalition. The new grassroots
nonprofit organization’s mission is to
help educate and empower church,
community and political leaders in
urban communities across America
regarding moral value issues important to us all, especially among
African Americans.
“I have been praying, preaching
and talking about these issues locally
for many years, said Bishop Jackson,
senior pastor of the nearly 3,000
member Hope Christian Church just
outside Washington, D.C. “Our nation
is in a moral crisis and the Church
must lead the way to healing our nation. It is time for both righteousness
and justice to reign in America and
strong biblical principles must lead the
way,” continued Bishop Jackson,
chairman of High-Impact Leadership
Coalition. One of the issues Bishop
Jackson will continue to speak out
about is the importance of the biblical
definition of marriage, which is the
marriage between one man and one
woman. However, Bishop Jackson
and the Coalition have five other important moral value issues they believe are as important as the biblical
definition of marriage for all.
As a result, the Coalition has developed a Black Contract with
American on Moral Values, which
will be released to the nation at a
press conference in Los Angeles on
Tuesday, February 1, 2005. The
press conference will kick-off the
first of many moral value summits in
key urban areas across the nation.
The Los Angeles summit will be
lead by Bishop Harry Jackson and
take place at Dr. Fred K.C. Price’s
Crenshaw Christian Center and include many other Christian, community and government leaders. Citizens from the Los Angeles area are
also encouraged to attend.
The High Impact Leadership
Coalition will also give awards to
key leaders in the Los Angeles area
who exemplify moral courage and
leadership within the community. In
addition, Bishop Harry Jackson and
other leaders from the summit plan
to visit key government leaders in
Los Angeles who both agree and disagree with their position regarding
biblical moral values. Upcoming
summit cities in 2005 also include
Miami, New York, Chicago, Atlanta,
Houston and Washington, DC.
For more details and summit
registration, visit the High Impact
Leadership Coalition website online
at www.himpactus.com or call 240416-7708.
THE METRO HERALD
January 28, 2005
THE METRO HERALD
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INSIGHTS & VIEWPOINTS/CAPITAL COMMENTS
January 28, 2005
28 DAYS OF PEACE
Witness for Justice
BERNICE POWELL JACKSON
Executive Minister
UCC Justice & Witness Ministries
I
t’s a vision of peace—peace in
the community. It’s a vision of a
man of peace who understands
the community and understands the
need for peace. What if for the 28 days
of the month of February there were
no crime in the communities of Cleveland? What if there were no arrests?
That’s the vision of Rev. Mark
Olds, a minister at Cleveland’s Eagle
Rock Covenant Assembly and five
other Cleveland pastors and congregations. That’s the vision of some
citizens and a coalition of leaders
from the faith, criminal justice, law
enforcement, government and media
communities. They believe if we can
do it in Cleveland, 28 Days of Peace
can go on the road.
“The time has come to confront the
behavior which destroys our youth and
any hope of a peaceful way of life,”
said Rev. Olds. His vision includes a
month when amnesty is given for
weapons surrendered, when amnesty
is offered for non-violent misdemeanors and probation violations,
when churches pray four times every
day for peace. His vision includes a
mutual display of respect by citizens
and police officers. His vision includes
a month of abstaining from violent or
degrading forms of entertainment.
Remarkably, the criminal justice
community of Cleveland has embraced this vision. The Cleveland
Police Chief has announced that anyone wanting to turn in a weapon may
do so anonymously at five different
churches or any police district during
February, “No questions asked.”
In addition, the city has invited an
estimated 35,000 citizens facing arrest for nonviolent misdemeanors to
skip the $25 warrant fee and arrange a
settlement with the Cleveland Municipal Court, as long as the charges are
minor, such as traffic violations or
violating probation, city officials
promise no arrest. Those accused of
domestic violence, multiple parking
tickets or a felony will not be eligible.
The amnesty was negotiated over
a six month period by Rev. Olds.
PAY PARITY FOR ALL
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
C
ongressman Jim
Moran, Virginia
Democrat,
renewed his annual call for
the Bush Administration
to support providing pay
parity for all military and
federal employees.
In a letter to President
Bush, Congressman Moran
and other members of the
Washington area delegation wrote to ask that the
President’s fiscal year
2006 budget embrace the
principle of pay parity.
Rep. Jim Moran
Historically, Congress has
(D-VA)
expressed strong bipartisan
support for parity in pay
adjustments between our military and federal civilian
sectors.
Moran states, “To continue attracting the best and
brightest talent, the federal government must be able
to provide salaries that are competitive with the private sector. It is also the case that many of our federal
civilian employees work side by side with military
personnel at the Pentagon and Homeland Security in
the effort to keep our country safe and secure.
“As the President and his advisors work to put
the final touches on the budget, I would urge that
they not overlook the vital services provided by federal employees and provide a level of compensation
on par with that of the military.”
The President’s fiscal year 2006 budget is traditionally released on the first Monday in February.
Last year, the House overwhelmingly passed a resolution (H. Res. 581) by a vote of 299–126, which reiterated the body’s long standing support for pay parity. The pay gap between federal employees and their
private sector counterparts is roughly 32 percent.
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“Weapons in the wrong hands and
with the wrong motives will never
lead to an elevated life,” he explained.
His own life experience tells him that
is true. An ex-felon himself, he served
time for involuntary manslaughter
and armed robbery before he found
the Lord in prison in 1979.
That’s why he understands the
power of faith to change things.
That’s why the foundation of his 28
Days of Peace is the church. That’s
why at the heart of the plan are prayer
vigils and worship services, to be held
each day in February at the six sponsoring churches, starting with a 6AM
morning prayer service and ending
with a 7PM Evangelistic Service.
Rev. Olds hopes that his 28 Days
of Peace will be a way for everyone
on the streets of Cleveland to participate in Black History Month. Hoping to build on the success of his
Cleveland initiative, he is currently
in conversations with clergy in
Lynchburg, VA; Raleigh, Durham,
Chapel Hill and Goldsboro, NC;
Atlanta, Covington and Conyers, GA
and Columbus, Toledo and Cincinnati, OH. The best way to celebrate
Black History is to make some—
here’s one positive way to embrace.
•
•
•
For more information on 28 Days of
Peace, contact Dr. Mark Olds at
440-498-0021 or Dr. A.L. Owens at
216-391-2100.
HOYER FIGHTING
FOR HUBBLE
SERVICING MISSION
GOVERNOR
WARNER ON
PHASE OUT OF
CAR TAX
Mark Warner (D)
Governor of Virginia
G
overnor Mark R. Warner issued the following statement
on a suggestion from the
House Republican Caucus to continue
to phase out the car tax over six years.
“From day one, my focus has
been to make fiscally responsible decisions that allow Virginia to meet its
basic commitments to education,
health care, public safety, and other
core services. Today’s proposal to
restart the car tax phase-out places
that at risk. What is being proposed
would put in place a substantial outyear obligation, which would be sustainable only as long as we see exceptional revenue growth. It would
almost certainly condemn us to repeat the same mistakes we’ve spent
three years trying to fix. In one
ALLEN ANNOUNCES $11 MILLION
IN FUNDING FOR HEAD START
C
ongressman Steny Hoyer
(D-MD) released the following statement condemning reports that the Bush Administration is eliminating funds
and scuttling all proposals to repair
the Hubble Space Telescope. The
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Hubble Space Telescope is man(D-MD)
aged and operated by the Goddard
Space Flight Center which is located in Congressman
Hoyer’s district.
“I am very concerned about reports that the Bush
Administration may eliminate federal funds to repair
and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope from its
budget for fiscal year 2006. Since its launch in 1990,
the Hubble Telescope’s state of the art technology has
dramatically changed our understanding of the universe
and produced thousands of extraordinary discoveries.
“Last year, the National Academy of Sciences
made it clear in its evaluation of the Hubble Space
Telescope that the Hubble discoveries are ‘among the
most significant intellectual achievements of the
space science program,’ and NASA should commit to
a servicing mission to preserve Hubble.
“The recommendation by the National Academy
of Sciences is a clear recognition of the unique role
that the Hubble Space Telescope plays in broadening
our scientific understanding of the observable universe and the importance of taking the appropriate
measures to ensure Hubble remains viable.
“Furthermore, nearly $300 million was included
in the fiscal year 2005 Omnibus Appropriations bill
for a servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope—a clear indication by the Congress that it is
committed to preserving Hubble. I also worked to
include a provision that would prevent the use of
these funds to de-orbit Hubble
“I urge the Administration to provide sufficient
funding in the budget for a servicing mission to repair
Hubble and I will fight to ensure that a new servicing
mission is adequately funded and supported.”
stroke, it would create an entitlement
that would quickly grow to be larger
than everything we now spend on all
our state colleges and universities
combined, and larger than everything we spend on law enforcement
and prisons combined.
“Last year, I put forward a tax reform plan that phased out the car tax,
with identified revenues to pay for it.
That was not part of the compromise
reached after 115 days of debate. The
cap that was placed on the car tax at a
dollar figure at half again the price tag
promised in 1997 would provide predictability, and was cited by Wall
Street as a key factor in preserving our
best in the nation Aaa bond rating.
“Everyone was on the same page
for many months in support of fiscal
restraint. I guess election year pressures are mounting, and Virginians
should be wary of a predictable onslaught of promises of a free lunch
once again.”
“I am hopeful that members of
the General Assembly will keep their
focus on critical needs in transportation, economic development, and the
need to sustain our rebounding
economy.”
Sen. George Allen
(R-VA)
S
enator George Allen (R-VA)
announced today that the U.S.
Department of Health and
Human Services has awarded a grant
in the amount of $11,505,564 to
fourteen Virginia programs for the
continuation of their work with children and parents involved with the
Head Start program.
“These groups and schools are
making a significant impact on families in their respective areas through
the Head Start program,” Senator
Allen said. “A quality education is
the foundation for our children’s future success. Head Start affords
children the opportunity to build a
solid set of skills so they can better
compete and succeed in life.”
The following organizations and
school districts received Head Start
grants:
• Augusta County Public Schools,
Fisherville, VA (Augusta Co.),
$922,335
• Buchanan Co. Board of Supervisors, Grundy, VA (Buchanan
Co.), $560,682
• Dinwiddie
County
Public
Schools, Dinwiddie, VA (Dinwiddie Co.), $264,483
• Eastern Shore AAA/CAA, Inc.,
Belle Haven, VA (Accomack
Co.), $831,321
• Hanover County Public Schools,
Ashland, VA (Hanover Co.),
$414,292
• HOPE Community Services, Inc.,
Farmville, VA (Prince Edward
Co.), $1,810,099
• Hopewell City School Board,
Hopewell, VA, $837,147
• Lee County School District,
Jonesville, VA (Lee Co.), $620,073
• Northern Neck Alliance, Inc.,
Colonial Beach, VA (Westmoreland Co), $882,722
• People, Inc of Southwest Virginia, Abingdon, VA (Washington
Co.), $1,798,577
• Prince William County Public
Schools,
Manassas,
VA,
$1,034,592
• Quin River for Community Action, Inc., Charles City, VA
(Charles City Co.), $889,051
• STEP, Inc., Rocky Mount, VA
(Franklin Co.), $640,190
More specifically, Head Start
grants allow groups and schools to
continue their comprehensive childfocused development programs that
are designed to serve the children of
low-income families. In all its programs, Head Start focuses on incorporating parents, community and
students as partners in education.
THE METRO HERALD
CHINESE NEW YEAR 2005—YEAR OF THE ROOSTER
January 28, 2005
CHINESE NEW YEAR 4702—
YEAR OF THE ROOSTER
PLANTS AND FLOWERS
T
he Chinese calendar dates
back centuries before the Julian calendar we use at the
present day. It measures time based
on the astronomical observations of
the movement of the Sun, Moon and
stars, and is highly accurate. Chinese
New Year’s Day in 2005 is on
February 9th.
CHINESE NEW YEAR
DECORATIONS
Prior to New Year’s Day, Chinese
families decorate their living rooms
with vases of pretty blossoms, platters of oranges and tangerines and a
candy tray with eight varieties of
dried sweet fruit. On walls and doors
are poetic couplets, happy wishes
written on red paper. These messages
sound better than the typical fortune
cookie messages. For instance, “May
you enjoy continuous good health”
and “May the Star of Happiness, the
Star of Wealth and the Star of
Longevity shine on you” are especially positive couplets.
Every traditional Chinese household should also have live blooming
plants to symbolize rebirth and new
growth. Flowers are believed to be
symbolic of wealth and high positions in one’s career. Lucky is the
home with a plant that blooms on
New Year’s Day, for that foretells a
year of prosperity. In more elaborate
settings, plum blossoms just starting
to bloom are arranged with bamboo
and pine sprigs, the grouping symbolizing friends &endash; the plum
blossom also signifies reliability and
perseverance; the bamboo is known
for its compatibility, its utility and its
flexible stems for furniture and other
articles;the evergreen pine evokes
longevity and steadiness. Other
highly prized flowers are the pussy
willow,azalea, peony and water lily
or narcissus.
The Chinese firmly believe that
without flowers, there would be no
formation of any fruits. Therefore, it
is of the utmost importance to have
flowers and floral decorations.
They are the emblems of reawakening of nature, they are also intimately connected with superstition
and with the wish for happiness during the ensuing year.
ORANGES AND
TANGERINES
Etiquette dictates that you must
bring a bag of oranges and tangerines
and enclose a lai see when visiting
family or friends anytime during the
two-week long Chinese New Year celebration. Tangerines with leaves intact
assure that one’s relationship with the
other remains secure. For newlyweds,
this represents the branching of the
couple into a family with many children. Oranges and tangerines are symbols for abundant happiness.
CANDY TRAY
The candy tray arranged in either a
circle or octagon is called “The Tray
of Togetherness” and has a dazzling
array of candy to start the New Year
sweetly. After taking several pieces of
candy from the tray, adults places a
red envelope (lai see) on the center
compartment of the tray. Each item
represents some kind of good fortune.
• Candied melon—growth and
good health
• Red melon seed—dyed red to
symbolize joy,happiness, truth
and sincerity
ª Lychee nut—strong family relationships
• Cumquat—prosperity (gold)
• Coconut—togetherness
• Peanuts—long life
• Longnan—many good sons
• Lotus seed—many children
PUBLIC LIBRARIES PRESENT LUNAR NEW YEAR PROGRAMS
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leven Montgomery County
Public Libraries will welcome the Year of the Rooster
with a variety of programs in January and February marking the New
Lunar Year 4702.
Music, dance and special performances will feature the sights, sounds
and cultures of China, Korea and
Vietnam. Programs will include introduction to customs behind the Lunar
New Year, traditional dances, handson art activities, puppet shows, healing and martial arts demonstrations
including tai-chi and kung fu, calligraphy, crafts, customs, Chinese yo-yo,
workshops and children’s activities,
topped off with the traditional Chinese lion dance to chase away evil
and usher in a year of good luck.
Lunar New Year, which starts
with the new moon on the first day of
the New Year and ends on the full
moon 15 days later, falls this year on
February 9. It is an important celebration in the Asian culture. Programs will be held according to the
following schedule:
CALENDAR OF
SPECIAL EVENTS 2005
• Saturday, January 29, 11:30AM
—Gaithersburg Library
Celebrate the Year of the Rooster
with Naichang Gong, a Master of
Chinese Portrait Finger Painting.
Children and adults may color their
own Lunar New Year pictures or take
home New Year messages written by
the Chinese artist. All ages.
• Saturday, January 29, 2PM—
Quince Orchard Library
THE METRO HERALD
Li-Ming Chinese School will
present a Lunar New Year program,
Year of the Rooster, featuring a lion
dance with four lions, a puppet show
about the Lunar New Year customs,
a folk dance and more. All ages.
• Saturday, January 29, 1:30PM
—Aspen Hill Library
Explore Korean culture, cultural
performances, dance and music, court
dance, fan dance, drum harmony, martial arts, chopstick demonstration and
other activities by Lisa Mi Hee Seo
and the Korean American Association
of the State of Maryland. All ages.
• Saturday, January 29, 2PM—
Silver Spring Library
Celebrate the Lunar New Year
with Chinese Folk Tales!—“The
Twinbrook Tellers,” a storytelling
group from the Twinbrook Library
shares its talents. For ages 6 and up.
• Tuesday, February 1, 7PM—
Potomac Library
Chinese Book Discussion—“Wo
Men San Ren” or “We Three” by
Jiang Yand.
• Saturday, February 5, 11AM—
Chevy Chase Library
Chinese lion dance performed by
the Chinese Youth Club. Sponsored
by the Chevy Chase Friends of the
Library.
• Saturday, February 5, 11:30AM
—Gaithersburg Library
Lunar New Year—Celebrate the
Year of the Rooster with the Chinese
School of the Chinese Christian
Church of Greater Washington D.C.
Chinese orchestra, tai-chi, Chinese
calligraphy, hands-on arts and crafts
activities, paper-cutting, etc. All ages.
TRIUMPHANT FINALE OF
AWARD-WINNING USPS STAMP SERIES
• Saturday, February 5, 2PM—
Wheaton Library
Lunar New Year program featuring the Mei-Hwa Chinese School.
Continuous activities from 2 to 3PM.
All ages.
• Saturday, February 12, 11:30AM
—Long Branch Library
Celebrate Lunar New Year with
the Vietnamese American organization Boat People S.O.S. Introduction
to Vietnamese culture, folk and
dance music, traditional instruments,
arts and crafts displays and other activities. All ages.
• Saturday, February 12, 2PM—
Fairland Library
Celebrate with the Chinese School
of the Chinese Christian Church of
Greater Washington D.C. All ages.
• Monday, February 14, 1PM—
Quince Orchard Library
Chinese Book Discussion—
“Problems Within a Party” by Li
Zhuyao. Political fiction.
Celebrate the Year of the Rooster
with the Kuang Chi Chinese School
featuring folk dance, dragon dance,
hands-on arts activities, painting and
calligraphy. All ages.
The programs are sponsored by the
Offices of the County Executive, Multicultural Library Advisory Committee, Montgomery County Friends of
the Library, and several organizations
and schools representing the Chinese
American, Korean American and
Vietnamese American communities.
For more information, call Yuli
Estler at 240-777-0024. For a complete schedule of special events, visit
www.montgomerycountymd.org/
library
T
he strikingly beautiful Lunar
New Year Stamp series designed by world-renowned
artist Clarence Lee was dedicated recently at a ceremony in Honolulu, HI.
“I’m delighted to help celebrate
the vibrant tradition of the lunar new
year, and the creative genius of
Clarence Lee, with the dedication of
the beautiful Lunar New Year stamp
series,” said Azeezaly S. Jaffer, vice
president, Public Affairs and Communications, U.S. Postal Service,
who dedicated the souvenir sheet.
“His work captures perfectly the
sense of wonder and renewal that
families and individuals around the
world experience as they gather to
enjoy this venerable Asian custom.”
Joining Jaffer for the dedication
ceremony was Lee. “During the creation of the Lunar New Year stamps,
and with this beautiful souvenir
sheet, my enthusiasm and pride in
this hallmark collection knows no
bounds,” said Lee. “The stamps and
souvenir sheet bring honor to the
Asian community, and I am grateful
for my part in their design.”
To commemorate the Chinese
Zodiac, Lee created an intricate papercut design honoring each animal mentioned in an ancient Chinese fable.
The stamp designs also include
grass-style calligraphy by Lau Bun
that translates into English as “Year
of the (animal),” and the greeting
“Happy New Year!” in English.
Lee, an American of Chinese descent, was born in Honolulu. where he
opened his own design firm in 1966.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
is a family affair that holds great importance to those of Asian descent
around the world.
To see the Lunar New Year
souvenir sheet and other stamp designs, go to the Postal Service’s online store at www.usps.com/shop,
and click on “Release Schedule” in
the Collector’s Corner.
MAKING A CHINESE
NEW YEAR DRAGON
M
ake
your
dragon
as short or as long as
you wish. You can add
jewels or sequins to dress it
up.
This project is rated EASY to do.
WHAT YOU NEED
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Paper egg carton
Scissors
Hole punch
Yellow craft paint
Black craft paint
Paint brush
Paint with daubers (or BINGO
marking paints); or craft paint
and paint brushes
7mm Wiggle eyes
1/4” White pom-pom balls
Red felt scrap
Tacky glue
2 Jingle bells (1/2”)
Ribbon (we used 1/4” wide)
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Cut the cups apart on the egg
carton. Even out the edges so
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the cup will sit evenly upside
down on the table.
2. Paint the inside of one cup
black for the inside of the
mouth. Paint the outside yellow.
Using as few or as many cups as
you wish, paint the outside of
the cups yellow. Let dry.
Using the daubers, let the children paint different color dots
on the yellow cups. Let dry.
Hole punch 2 holes in each cup
directly across from each other.
Lace the ribbon through the
holes to tie the dragon together.
Tie a jingle bell on each end of
the ribbon.
Glue the head on the dragon.
Note: You may need to “prop”
the head up while it dries.
Cut a red tongue out of felt and
glue inside of mouth.
Glue 2 pom-poms on top of the
head and then glue 2 wiggle
eyes attaching them to the pompoms. Let dry.
If you like, you can add a
“leash” through the hole of the
dragon to walk it around.
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GROUNDHOG DAY 2005
January 28, 2005
THE TRUTH ABOUT
GROUNDHOG DAY
GREETINGS FROM PUNXSUTAWNEY!
T
he big day is getting close!
We’re just days away from
Punxsutawney Phil’s annual
prediction, and you’re invited to
attend!
Groundhog Day is Wednesday,
February 2nd, and there will be fun
events for the whole family leading
up to Phil’s prediction. A partial
schedule of events is given below.
Also, if you’re planning to visit
Punxsutawney for the fun, please
check out the Groundhog Day 2005
Guide for tips.
For more information visit www.
groundhog.org, the official site of
the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.
{ARTIAL SPECIAL EVENTS
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
3:00AM (Gates open)
119th Trek to Gobbler’s Knob
for Phil’s Official Prognostication!
Live entertainment, music, fireworks
and fun with the Groundhog Club
Inner Circle. Phil’s official prediction at daybreak (approximately
7:25AM) No alcoholic beverages or
illegal substances are permitted on
the premises. Gates open at 3:00AM
Dress for the weather! Fireworks
sponsored by: Jefferson Machine
Company, Inc., and the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
8:00AM–2:00PM
7th Annual Woodchuck Whittle,
Punxsutawney Area Community
Center, 220 N. Jefferson Street. Enjoy
watching carvers and whittlers work
their craft. Carvings for sale. This
Project was made possible through
the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts
(PPA), a local decision-making program of the Pennsylvania Council on
the Arts (PCA), a state agency.
8:00AM–2:00PM
Phil Phind III Scavenger Hunt,
Community Center Cafeteria, 220 N.
Jefferson St., downtown. Embark on
an adventure and track down Phil.
Featured in this years hunt will be
the new Phantastic Phils. Complete
the hunt and receive a prize. Sponsored by: S & T Bank.
9:30AM–til
it’s
all
gone!
(judging at 10:00)
2nd Annual Phil’s “Anything
Goes” Chili and Wings Cook-off,
Punxsutawney Christian School Cafeteria, 216 N. Jefferson Street. 25 cents
per taste; proceeds benefit the Punxsutawney Christian School. Call Gene
Roberts to enter: (814) 938-0404
8:00AM–2:00PM
Groundhog Day in the Park,
Barclay Square, downtown Punxsutawney.
• Phil’s Walk in the Park, approximately 20, 4ft. Phils decorated in
various ways line Barclay Square.
Come and vote on your favorite
Phil. Bid on a Phil at the silent
auction and possibly get a Phil of
your own. Proceeds to benefit
future Groundhog Day Celebrations.
• Sleigh Rides by Stoney Run
Stables—A beautiful sleigh on
wheels for rides even on nonsnowy days.
• Chain Saw Carver Jacob
Marzullo will carve logs into
beautiful sculptures.
• Metal Arts Competition. Come
and see students from Jeff Tech
construct metal sculptures to be
judged. Sponsored by IUP Punxsutawney Campus
• Food Vendors
• Ice Carving Exhibit, Sponsored
by Pennsylvania American Water.
8:00AM–2:00PM
Groundhog Treasures Crafts
and More, E. Mahoning Street,
below the Pantall Hotel. A variety of
vendors share their crafts.
9:00AM–12:00PM
Wacky Weather Walk, Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center,
201 N. Findley Street. Take a wacky
walk through the seasons at the
Weather Center and the Community
Center. Get your weather card
stamped at each stop and enjoy a
seasonal activity and snack. $5.00
per person, family discounts offered.
Proceeds to benefit the Weather Center Exhibit Fund.
9:00AM–12:00PM
Art Show and Auction, Jefferson County Housing Authority Social Hall (across from the Community Center). Brought to you by the
Punxsutawney Arts Association, Inc.
Free to the public.
9:00AM–1:00PM
Storytelling Festival, 105 W.
Mahoning Street, PSC High School.
Nationally known storytellers bring
stories to life as they weave their enchanting tales with gestures, voice,
drawings and audience participation.
Great for visitors of all ages. Sponsored by McDonald’s Restaurant and
Stewart’s Drugs.
10:00AM–2:00PM
Phil’s Fun and Games, Punxsutawney Christian School Gym,
216 N. Jefferson Street (right next to
the Community Center). Kids stop in
for lots of fun! Games and prizes!
Ages 3–11.
12:30PM
Crowning of Little Mr. and Miss
Groundhog, Civic Center Complex
(at “Phil’s Wedding Chapel”). The
Kindergarten boy and girl that were
chosen prior to this day receive their
crowns and prize. Sponsored by the
Punxsutawney Young Women’s Club.
2:00PM
Groundhog Day the Movie, Jackson Theater, Punxsutawney Community Center, 220 N. Jefferson Street.
GROUNDHOG DAY POETRY
T
he connection between
Groundhog Day and poetry
is strong. For hundreds and
even thousands of years Candlemas
Day and Groundhog Day have been
celebrated in verse.
SOME SAMPLES OF
GROUNDHOG DAY POETRY
From Mrs. Matash’s 3rd graders
at Susquenita Elementary School in
Pennsylvania:
Will he, will he, will he come out
Will Punxsutawney Phil come out
Will he run into his hole
Will he run out?
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By Jessica
Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day!
Don’t you wish spring
Would come our way?
I could imagine it every day.
Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day!
6 more weeks will not be fun.
If he sees his shadow,
I’m going to run!
By Meghan
Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day!
If the leaves are shinning
I will scream
Hurray, yipped hey
Winter is staying!
By Colby
Now it’s your turn. Create a two
to four stanza poem that talks about
Phil, groundhogs, the six weeks of
winter, prognosticating, shadows,
the weather and more. Selections
will be posted on the www.
groundhog.org website. Send
entries to Inner Circle member Ben
Hughes aka, Fog Spinner—
[email protected].
MORE FUN FACTS
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could
chuck wood? Based on the typical
burrow a woodchuck digs, a scientist
at Cornell University estimated the
answer would be close to 700 pounds.
The name woodchuck comes
from a Cree Indian word, wuchak,
which was used for several different
animals of similar size and color, including other marmots.
This very vocal animal carries the
nickname “whistle-pig” for the various hisses, squeals, growls, barks
and teeth chattering noises it emits.
The elaborate architecture of a
woodchuck burrow includes spyholes, a toilet chamber, nest and
nursery, and the burrow can stretch
to lengths of 20 or 30 feet.
During hibernation, the body temperature of a woodchuck drops from
97°F (36°C) to less than 40°F (4°C).
Its breathing slows to once every six
minutes, and its heartbeat slows from
100 beats per minute to four.
Though “Phil” has been around for
more than a century, the normal lifespan of a woodchuck is only five years.
Groundhog Day developed from
the European tradition of Imbolc and
Candlemas Day, marking the day between Winter Solstice and Spring
Equinox. On that date, good weather
meant more winter was on the way,
bad weather meant the end of the
cold season. This tradition was first
linked to the appearance of the
groundhog February 2, 1886, when
Punxsutawney Spirit editor Clymer
Freas reported the furry creature had
not seen his shadow, thus an early
spring was in the forecast.
For a field guide to the woodchuck visit www.enature.com. For
more information about the study,
contact Stam Zervanos, 610-3966166 or [email protected].
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National Wildlife Federation is
America’s conservation organization
protecting wildlife for our children’s
future.
GROUNDHOG COOKIES
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If the sun is blinding
Winter will stay.
Will spring come
Will winter stay
Will it be sunny
Will it be gray?
N
ational Wildlife Federation—Punxsutawney Phil’s
February forecast may have
more to do with Valentine’s Day than
predicting the length of winter.
Apparently, America’s most famous weather forecaster has other
things on his mind when he emerges
from his home in early February.
According to an upcoming issue of
National Wildlife magazine, Punxsutawney Phil is not looking for his
shadow. He is looking for love.
After tracking the movements of
32 groundhogs for more than four
years, Stam Zervanos, a biology
professor at Pennsylvania State University’s Berks-Lehigh Valley College, concluded that the real reason
for the early February appearance is
in fact somewhat of a dating game.
Groundhogs—which are actually
male woodchucks—awake after
three months of hibernation and seek
out a female within their territory.
They select a female with whom to
spend a night, and this sleepover acts
as a first date, allowing the woodchucks time to get to know each
other before the start of mating season the following month.
After meeting and greeting two or
three females, males return to their
burrows to sleep until March. When
they awake and revisit each of the females, the original meeting allows
the woodchucks to skip the small talk
and get right down to the copulating.
Zervanos’s discovery is significant because this type of courting ritual has not been found to occur in
any other animal species.
He believes it is connected to the
small window of time during which
offspring must be born for survival. A
baby groundhog that enters the world
too early may not be able to find
enough food. One that arrives too late
may not be able to build up enough
fat layers for winter hibernation.
The new behavioral findings have
Zervanos eager to learn more. His
next step? Figuring a way to set up a
camera inside the woodchuck’s burrow that won’t result in a mud-covered lens.
cups sifted flour
teaspoon salt
teaspoon baking soda
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon ground ginger
teaspoon ground cloves
teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup soft butter
1
cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1
egg yolk
1
egg, slightly beaten
Currants or raisins
Sift together first seven ingredients. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar
until fluffy. Blend in molasses and yolk. Stir in flour mixture and mix
well. Form into a ball.
Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill overnight, several nights or freeze.
Place small amounts of dough on a sheet of plastic wrap, and cover
with plastic wrap. Roll 1/8 inch thick. Cut out cookies with lightly floured
cutter.
Place cookies on greased baking sheet. Brush with slightly beaten egg.
Decorate with currants or raisin eyes. Repeat until all dough is used.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes in a preheated 350° oven. Cool slightly
before removing from cookie sheet. Makes 72 or more medium-sized
groundhogs.
THE METRO HERALD
EDUCATION
January 28, 2005
AFRICAN-AMERICAN TEENS SAY
AMERICAN DREAM IS ACHIEVABLE TODAY
A
ccording to a new poll from
the Job Shadow Coalition and
Harris Interactive, 72 percent
of African-American teens say the
American Dream is achievable today,
compared to 73 percent of White and
75 percent of Hispanic teens surveyed.
Eighty-two percent of African-American teens say some level of Higher
Education is essential, compared to 64
percent of White teens and 73 percent
of Hispanic teens. The poll of 644
teens between the ages of 13 and 18
was conducted in December 2004 and
has a margin of error of +/- 4%.
Nearly half of the African-American teens surveyed (46%) defined
the American Dream as “Simply
Being Happy, No Matter What you
Do,” consistent with responses from
White teens (48%) and Hispanic
teens (43%).
The poll was conducted in support of Job Shadow Day 2005. On
February 2, 2005, more than one
million young people will have a
chance to explore their futures when
they “shadow” workplace mentors as
part of the eighth annual Groundhog
Job Shadow Day initiative.
Job shadowing is a yearlong
national effort to enrich the lives of
students by acquainting them with
the world of work through on-thejob experiences and a carefully
crafted school curriculum that ties
academics to the workplace.
National job shadowing is a
coordinated effort of America’s
Promise, Junior Achievement, the
U.S. Department of Education and
the U.S. Department of Labor. ING
is the national title sponsor of Job
Shadow Day 2005. Nelnet and
Valpak are co-sponsors.
Last year, more than one million
of America’s youth were able to experience more than 100,000 workplaces
throughout the nation. For additional
information including a How-to
Guide, brochure, and an online training presentation on how to coordinate
job
shadowing,
visit
www.
jobshadow.org. For more information contact [email protected].
SUMMER SEARCH 2005
CATALOGUE AND MEETING
T
he Division of Family and
Community Partnerships will
host the 2005 Summer
Search Family Night on Wednesday,
February 2, from 7:00–9:00PM, at
the Carver Educational Services
Center Auditorium, 850 Hungerford
Drive, Rockville.
The Family Night is designed to
acquaint parents and students with a
wide range of enrichment opportunities available to students during the
summer months, including internships, courses, camps, travel experiences, and other educational programs. Attendees will be able to
meet program directors, get application packets, learn about scholarships, and get a copy of the Summer
Search 2005: Expanding Educational Horizons catalogue with more
than 200 programs listed.
Many programs are free of
charge, while others have tuition
and/or travel costs attached. A majority of the programs offer scholarships and other financial assistance.
College credit is available for some
senior-level program offerings.
Now in its 19th year, Summer
Search helps students to develop
skills, broaden personal and career
interests, and enhance the educational experience they receive during
the school year.
For more information, call the
Division of Family and Community
Partnerships at 301-279-3100.
SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
TO HOST OPEN HOUSE
T
he School of Art and Design
at Montgomery College will
host an open house and portfolio day for prospective students on
Saturday, February 5, from
11AM–4:30PM, at 10500 Georgia
Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. The open
house will provide prospective students with the opportunity to learn
about the School of Art and Design’s
programs, as well as admissions procedures, financial aid, and portfolio
requirements for the associate of fine
arts degree. Currently enrolled students will conduct tours of the facilities. In addition, faculty members
will individually review the art portfolios of prospective students and answer questions.
The School of Art and Design,
formerly known as the Maryland
College of Art and Design, became
part of Montgomery College in the
fall of 2004. The School of Art and
Design at Montgomery College offers a two-year intensive art program,
designed for students who want to
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transfer to a four-year art school. To
apply for the program, students must
submit a portfolio of their work along
with an admissions application, letter
of recommendation, and copies of
their transcript. Students in the program can major in either studio art or
graphic design. They have the opportunity to graduate with an associate
of fine arts (AFA) degree.
Advance registration for the February 5 open house and portfolio day
is required. Prospective students are
asked to sign up for one two-hour
session. To register or receive additional information, contact Maggie
Noss in the School of Art and Design
Admissions Office at 301-649-4454
or visit: www.montgomerycollege.
edu/schoolofartanddesign.
For disability-related accommodations, please contact Maggie Schmid,
dean of the School of Art and Design,
at 301-649-4454 or Maggie.schmid
@montgomerycollege.edu at least
two weeks before the open house and
portfolio day.
SACRAMENTO
NEIGHBORHOOD
CENTER HELPS
TEENS BE
TOBACCO-FREE
T
he Sacramento Neighborhood Center (SNC) is offering the Missing Link
in Prevention Curricula, targeted
at keeping 6th–12th grade youth
from engaging in unhealthy
habits and teaching them tools
for dealing with peer-pressure.
The curricula will be presented in
4 sessions, during which, youth
will learn:
• How to stay in control when
asked to engage inn behavior
that is unhealthy
• How to avoid potentially dangerous activities initiated by a
friend
• Their perceptions about social
norms may be inaccurate
The seminars will be presented at the SNC on February
3, 10, 17 and 24 from 5PM to
6PM by Janet Young, Smoking
Prevention Program Coordinator
for the Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services.
The SNC is located at 8972
East Sacramento Drive, Alexandria. For additional information
about the event, please contact
the SNC Center directly at 703619-2964.
FREE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE AT
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
A
re you concerned about how
to pay for college? Do you
know if you are eligible for
financial aid, or know how to apply
for it?
Learn the answers to these questions and more at Prince George’s
Community College’s financial aid
workshops.
The college hosts workshops to
answer questions about financial aid
and help college-bound students and
their parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) form. The workshops are
free and open to the public. Students
who are interested in attending Prince
George’s Community College but
have not completed the FAFSA form
are strongly encouraged to attend.
Students and their parents or
guardians should bring the 20052006 FAFSA form; proof of 2004 income such as completed IRS federal
income tax returns and W-2 forms; a
benefits statement from the Social
Services Agency for 2004, if applicable; any other income documentation
for 2004 and a pen or pencil.
These workshops provide information on the entire financial aid
process, particularly the importance
of completing the FAFSA form.
Approximately two-thirds of all
student financial aid comes from the
federal programs administered by
the U.S. Department of Education’s
Federal Student Aid Office, which
issues the FAFSA form. The form is
required by Prince George’s Com-
munity College and other colleges,
universities and private career
schools across the country to qualify
for scholarships, grants and loans.
The workshops are scheduled for
the following dates, times and
locations.
Date
Time Room Location
Jan. 30
2 p.m. Community
Rooms A, B
and C
Feb. 15
6 p.m. University Town
Center (6505
Belcrest Road,
Hyattsville, Md.)
Feb. 17
7 p.m. Conference
Rooms 3 & 4
March 10 7 p.m. Conference
Rooms 3 & 4
April 11
7 p.m. Rennie Forum
May 12
7 p.m. Rennie Forum
May 23
7 p.m. Rennie Forum
Prince George’s Community College is a comprehensive, public, postsecondary institution that provides
high quality academic instruction,
workforce development and continuing education to the citizens of Prince
George’s County. The college awards
associate’s degrees, letters of recognition and program certificates. For
more information, visit the college
website at www.pgcc.edu.
AAF INCREASES NUMBER OF
MOST PROMISING MINORITY STUDENTS
T
he American Advertising
Federation (AAF) Most
Promising Minority Students
(MPMS) program is providing the
highest level of qualified minority
candidates in its history to corporations seeking top-tier advertising and
marketing talent. Increasing by 60
percent in the last two years, the
2005 MPMS program is the advertising industry’s largest and most comprehensive diversity hiring solution.
This year’s 40 graduating minority
advertising seniors, an increase from
the program’s initial 25, represent 33
colleges.
The AAF has amplified its list of
candidates to 40 Most Promising finalists and 35 Most Promising honor
roll students in response to increased
corporate demand for hiring solutions that will broaden their employee diversity. In a recent survey of
AAF executives, more than 80 percent of advertising leaders say
attracting and retaining multicultural
TOWN MEETING ON ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE
A
Before and After School advisory committee appointed
by the City Manager is
seeking input from City residents on
a series of recommendations regarding possible changes in the way the
City delivers Before and After
School services to children in
kindergarten through fifth grade.
Meetings will be held as follows:
Monday, January 31—JeffersonHouston School for Arts & Academics, 1501 Cameron Street at
6:00–8:00PM; Tuesday, February
1—Patrick Henry Elementary
School, 4643 Taney Avenue at
6:00–8:00PM; Wednesday, February 2—Mount Vernon Community
School Auditorium, 2601 Commonwealth Avenue at 6:00–8:00PM.
Please RSVP 703-838-0701 if
you plan to attend. If you are unable
to attend, but would like to comment on the recommendations,
email your comments to: paulette.
[email protected] or by
regular mail to School Age Child
Care Comments, 2525 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301.
The City of Alexandria complies
with the terms of the Americans
With Disabilities Act (ADA). An
individual with a disability who
wishes to request an accommodation may contact the Office of
Aging and Adult Services at 703838-0920, TTY 703-836-1493.
Please provide at least seven calendar days advance notice
talent is extremely or very important.
The AAF is responding with its
largest Most Promising Minority Student program ever, to be held February 8-10, 2005, at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. The
Most Promising program, managed
by the AAF Mosaic Center on Multiculturalism, has provided an unprecedented 247 minority candidates in its
nine-year history by connecting recruiters with advertising students that
demonstrate excellence.
“The AAF’s academic network is
providing record numbers of outstanding young graduating advertising students to the industry,” said
AAF President and CEO Wally Snyder. “We are really pleased to present this year’s outstanding minority
candidates to the eager recruiters we
know will be in attendance.”
This year’s presiding luncheon
chair is Frank Cooper, VP-marketplace initiative development, PepsiCola Company and Most Promising
principal underwriter, and co-chairs
are Sheena Payne, manager of advertising and promotions, American
Airlines and Most Promising official
airline, and Jill Manee, vice president/publisher, The Ad Age Group
and Most Promising trade media
partner.
Contact Mary Hilton, 202-3712306 or [email protected] for more
information.
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TODAY’S WOMAN
January 28, 2005
NATIONAL WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER OFFERS
MAC USERS TRAINING ON THE NEWLY UPGRADED
QUICKBOOKS® 2005 FOR THE MAC
T
he National Women’s Business Center, Inc. (the Center), a non-profit organization serving entrepreneurs at all
stages of business development, will
offer a two-day seminar for MAC
users on the features and benefits of
the recently upgraded version of
QuickBooks® 2005 for the MAC.
A powerful tool for small businesses,
the “Introduction to QuickBooks®
2005 for the MAC,” course will provide hands-on instruction on how to
strengthen a company’s financial
management capabilities.
“This course really spells out the
advantages of using QuickBooks® in
your business operations,” explained
Penny Pompei, President of The National Women’s Business Center. “Instructor Mary Longacre is a wiz at
QuickBooks® for both PCs and the
MAC and when you leave her course
you have a real grasp of how this
software product will help you improve your accounting practices.”
Limited to eight students, Ms.
Longacre provides personal training
on the use of QuickBooks®. She will
demonstrate the basics and share key
features of the software and how the
product support’s various accounting
needs. Founder of Custom Accounting Solutions, LLC, Ms. Longacre
has been using the QuickBooks product line for years and is highly proficient with the newly released 1005
versions. She is experienced with
previous versions of QuickBooks®
for MAC computers. Having taught
QuickBooks® courses since 1999,
Ms. Longacre is highly regarded in
the accounting industry for her exceptional bookkeeping skills and is
sought after to manage business finances by a number of companies.
The two-part seminar will be held
on February 1 and 3 from
6:00PM–9:00PM at the National
Women’s Business Center offices at
1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.,
Suite 919, Washington, DC. Cost of
the seminar is $130. To register, call
the Center at 202-464-1400, send an
email to [email protected] or sign up
online at www.wbiznet.biz/pandw/
courses/quickbooksmac.htm.
NOTE: A laptop is required for this
class. A free trial version of the updated software is mailed in advance
for loading prior to the course.
WORLD’S FIRST BACK FAT
SMOOTHING BRA, SASSYBAX
I
f one of your New Year’s resolutions was a vow to trim off
those extra holiday pounds at
the local gym, help comes in the
form of a revolutionary new bra,
Sassybax. (www.sassybax.com).
Sassybax won’t undo any of the
THE ART OF SNACKING SENSIBLY
GETTING BACK TO YOUR ROOTS
Dear Betty,
I had some delicious winter vegetables at a restaurant, but I’m not
familiar with them or how to fix
them at home. Please fill me in.
Atlantic City, N.J.
inter or root vegetables
are old-fashioned mealtime mainstays being
rediscovered by a new generation
of cooks and chefs! Appreciated for
their flavor, texture, color and versatility, root vegetables are available year-round, but they’re especially delicious when served with
heartier winter fare. Some root
vegetables are:
Beets. Their ruby-red—or
golden-yellow—color
alone
brightens a winter meal. Boil fresh
beets until fork tender, peel, slice
and serve simply with butter, salt,
pepper and a pinch of orange zest.
Or toss them in a sweet-sour glaze.
In a saucepan, stir together 2 tablespoons each of cornstarch and
sugar with 1 teaspoon salt and a
dash of pepper. Gradually stir in
1-1/3 cups water and 1/2 cup vinegar. Stir constantly until the glaze
thickens and boils. Boil for
1 minute, then add sliced beets.
Parsnips. Looking like ivorycolored carrots, parsnips are pleasantly sweet and a tasty accompaniment to pork. Use them as you
would carrots in stews and soups.
Rutabagas. Sometimes mistaken
for turnips, rutabagas are large, round
and pale yellow. Boil or steam them,
then mash as you would potatoes.
Stir in minced garlic or chopped
green onions to dress them up.
W
Turnips. Beet-like in shape,
turnips are creamy white with purple-tinged tops. Choose smaller
turnips for the best flavor and texture. Try cubing them for stir-fries
or cut them into strips and toss with
field greens.
I asked my friend Art Smith,
Oprah’s personal chef, how he
likes to prepare root vegetables. He
prefers keeping it simple, such as
roasting.
Roast root vegetables in a hot
oven—400 to 450°F. Cut a medley
of peeled parsnips, carrots, potatoes and turnips into 1- to 2-inch
pieces and place in a single layer in
a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with
olive oil and, if you like, toss with
finely chopped garlic and dried
rosemary or herbes de Provence.
Roast, stirring once or twice, until
the veggies are tender when poked
with a fork, about 20 minutes.
Dear Betty,
What’s the best way to store potatoes?
Wolf Point, Mont.
hen storing potatoes,
shun the sun! Exposed
to light for a long time,
potatoes can develop a greenish
tinge. Cut or scrape it off before
cooking. Potatoes will keep for at
least two weeks if stored in a cool,
dark, well-ventilated place. But
that doesn’t mean the fridge. If refrigerated, they’ll turn dark when
you cook them. And if your storage
spot is too warm, they’ll sprout and
shrivel.
W
Send questions to “Ask Betty Crocker,”
One General Mills Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55426;
toll-free: 1-888/ASK BETTY or visit
<www.bettycrocker.com>.
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(NAPSI)—
Looking
and
feeling your best
doesn't have to
mean giving up
the foods you
enjoy. Experts
say including favorite snacks in
a balanced diet
will help you
create a plan you
can stick with for a longer period of
time.
Today's cookie and cracker aisle
offers choices such as pre-portioned
packages that can help you snack
and still stay on track with sensible
eating habits. And, of course, to
achieve success, regular physical activity is a must!
Here are a few tips to help you
achieve your food and fitness goals.
1. Take a “power” lunch during the
workweek. Take a walk for 30
minutes around the area.
2. Think of snacks as a way to provide nourishment and help sustain energy throughout the day.
3. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Drink
plenty of water every day, even in
cold weather.
4. Practice portion control. Think of
and eat your “fun snacks” like
cookies and crackers in 100–150
calorie portions.
5. Knowledge is power! Read the
nutrition facts panel on your foods
so you can make sensible, balanced choices throughout the day.
6. Remember, frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as
fresh—so stock up the freezer
and incorporate them into a
variety of different recipes.
7. Dining out? Choose menu items
listed as baked, broiled, grilled,
poached or roasted.
You can find other great healthy
living tips on pouches of 100 Calorie
Packs and by visiting www.
100caloriepacks.com.
damage from those gingerbread cookies, but it deftly
smoothes the extra
curves that managed
to sneak up as visions of sugar
plums danced in
ones
head. Recently seen on
“Good
Morning
America” and recommended by Lucky
Magazine as the “best
cure for back fat,”
Sassybax comes in a Bralette and the
Torso Trimming Camisole. Sassybax’ brisk first year sales of over
$1.5 million retail sales has attracted
distribution in Neiman Marcus,
www. neimanmarcus.com, Bloomingdales Direct, Boston Proper catalogue, www.herroom. com, and
over 400 specialty stores nationwide.
Sassybax comes in black, white,
pink, pale and dark nude. Tangerine
and apple green colors will be introduced in the Spring.
“Sassybax makes it easier to fit,
right now, into the sexy new fashions
Santa brought,” said designer
Amanda Kennedy. “In January,
women join gyms to work off their
sins of the holidays. I used to do that
and then never go! That’s why I created Sassybax.”
Sassybax was created by former
Miss Texas and actress Amanda
Kennedy, (aka Barbra Horan, star
of NBC’s “BJ & the Bear” and seen
on “Remington Steel,” “Hart to
Hart,” “Cheers” amongst other TV
shows). Sassybax is a microfibernylon-spandex seamless bra with
slimming magic that makes it possible to wear even the most body
skimming fashions.
Visit us on the web at
www.metroherald.com
HEART HEALTH FOR
AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
(NAPSI)—It’s important for African-American women to take care of
their heart health. But when asked by the American Heart Association
what they considered their biggest health threat, 61 percent said cancer.
The reality, however, is that women are twice as likely to die from heart
disease as they are from cancer-and African-American women are the
highest risk group for death and disability from heart disease and stroke.
A new book helps teach women how to improve their lives through
good heart health. Called “The African American Woman’s Guide To A
Healthy Heart” (Hilton Publishing, $16.95), the easy-to-read guide helps
women understand the function of the heart and how changing their
lifestyles can help it work better. The book covers such topics as:
• How to assess your personal heart disease and stroke risk factors
• How to recover from heart disease or stroke
• The roles that high blood pressure, obesity, tobacco and diabetes play
in the development of heart disease and stroke
• How to stay healthy if you don’t have heart disease
• How to help families—especially inactive children—lead a hearthealthy life.
The book was edited by Anne L. Taylor, M.D., Director of the Association of Black Cardiologists Center for
Women’s Health. The group is dedicated to reducing cardiovascular disease in the African American community.
For more information, visit www.hiltonpub.com.
THE METRO HERALD
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
January 28, 2005
MCLEAN HEALTH & BEAUTY EXPO
TO SHOWCASE THE LATEST AND
GREATEST HEALTH & BEAUTY
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
T
he third annual McLean Health
& Beauty Expo will be held
from 11AM to 4PM on Saturday, February 5, at the McLean Community Center. Admission is $5 at the
door; however, a $1 discount coupon is
available on the Center’s Web site:
www.mcleancenter.org. The center is
located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue. The
event is produced by Target Market
Communications in cooperation with
the McLean Community Center.
The only event of its kind in the
area, the McLean Health & Beauty
Expo will feature the latest beauty and
health-enhancing techniques, products
and services. Participants with an opportunity to have all of their questions
answered about such topics as massage therapy, spas, exercise, weight
control, Pilates, cosmetics, skin care,
holistic healing, Reiki, acupuncture,
Feng Shui, microdermabrasion, laser
hair removal, electrolysis, cosmoderm, fat injections, chemical peels,
body wraps, Restylane, Obagi,
NuDerm, teeth whitening, and the
lastest wigs. In addition, screenings
for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI) and
glaucoma will be available.
Limited exhibit space is still
available. For more information, call
Sandy at Target Market Communications, 703-794-9400, or visit:
www.mcleancenter.org,
VIOLIGHT TOOTHBRUSH SANITIZER
COMBINES GOOD HEALTH
WITH GREAT DESIGN
OP-ED
T
he theory of “use it or lose it”
when it comes to your brain is
popular among senior health
experts, and several recent studies
support the idea. Among the more
effective means of keeping one’s
mind sharp are acquiring additional
skills or exploring new hobbies. The
start of the new year can provide just
the motivation to try different activities and preserve their memories.
For many seniors, now is the perfect time to pursue the interests they
previously never had time for.
More importantly, learning something new can help improve memory
and how well the brain functions.
Scientists have found that seniors
who constantly stimulate their minds
by reading, playing music, and enjoying board games had lower rates
of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In general, seniors who make
the effort to keep learning tend to retain more of their mental abilities as
they age. Beginning a hobby or taking a class to learn something new
are great ways for seniors to keep
sharp. Computers, dancing, cooking, musical instruments and photography are popular options.
Activities involving language and
music are especially beneficial. Recent research has indicated that people fluent in more than one language
NEW ACTIVITIES OFFER OPPORTUNITIES
FOR SENIORS TO KEEP SHARP IN 2005
Mark L. Turner
Special to The Metro Herald
and those who devoted time to cultural interests performed better on demanding memory tasks. Seniors can
take advantage of discounts at local
museums and galleries, or explore
different musical genres by borrowing some music from their family and
friends or their local libraries.
Other important aspects of maintaining mental function are companionship and physical activity. Interacting with others offers powerful mental
stimulation, while exercise can help
keep your brain physically healthy.
Why not combine them both? Walking with a friend or caregiver, volunteering with young people, or participating in low-impact sports all
contribute to improved memory.
Whatever new activities seniors
pursue in 2005, they should remember that with every learning experience comes the opportunity to improve their minds and preserve their
memories
•
•
•
Mark L. Turner is owner of Right at
Home franchise—703-538-4584.
RED CROSS ISSUES PLEA
FOR IMMEDIATE BLOOD DONORS
T
he Greater Chesapeake and Potomac (GC & P) Region of the
American Red Cross is reporting a shortage of lifesaving blood
products for local patients in need.
Whole blood donors are urged to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE for appointments and apheresis donors can call 800-272-2123.
DONORS MUST
• Be generally in good health;
• Be at least 17 years of age, or in the state of Maryland only, 16 years
of age w/written parental consent;
• Weigh no less than 110 pounds;
• Have NOT received a tattoo within the past year;
• Have NOT donated whole blood within the past 56 days.
Visit us online at www.my-redcross.org.
HOW DOES VIOLIGHT
WORK?
Y
our toothbrush cleans your
teeth—but what cleans your
toothbrush? A recent U.S.
Surgeon General’s report reveals that
most toothbrushes in an average
household bathroom can harbor millions of harmful bacterial microorganisms—bacteria that can cause illnesses if not kept in check. Now a new
product called the VIOlight Toothbrush Sanitizing System has been
launched to help consumers keep their
toothbrushes disinfected and virtually
germ-free in homes nationwide.
The VIOlight merges consumer
functionality with the beauty of
world-renowned designer Philippe
Starck’s works. The patent pending
VIOlight Antibacterial Toothbrush
Sanitizer & Storage System is a new
family health accessory that
uniquely sanitizes toothbrushes, yet
is attractive and aesthetically pleasing enough to actually add beauty to
the bathroom of a home.
THE METRO HERALD
Adults and children alike simply
place their toothbrushes in the
VIOlight and, at the push of a button,
the unit begins its unique sanitizing
work. The VIOlight uses Germicidal
UltraViolet Technology that has been
lab-tested and eliminates up to 99.9%
of most germs and bacteria it comes
into contact with on a toothbrush
within ten minutes. Germicidal UltraViolet Technology is a proven technology that is used in hospitals &
dental offices and physically destroys
the DNA of harmful microorganisms.
Once sanitizing is complete, the VIOlight shuts off automatically after
10 minutes and keeps toothbrushes
bacteria free until the next use. The
VIOLIGHT sanitizes up to four
toothbrushes at one time, including
electric toothbrush heads. Additionally, the VIOlight prevents cross contamination from one toothbrush to
another. It even offers a removable
drip cup for easy cleaning.
“Studies have shown that poor
oral health can lead to other more
serious medical conditions, so we
wanted to create a product that
would give consumers a boost in
their oral care,” says Jonathan
Pinsky, VIOlight President.
The VIOlight sells for $49.95 and
is available online through www.
violight.com and will be available in
retail stores in Spring of 2005.
For more details go to www.
violight.com.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2005
January 28, 2005
“EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW” 2005 D.C. LOTTERY
BLACK HISTORY POSTER COMMEMORATES BOLLING V. SHARPE
LEGENDS UNITE FOR A CAUSE
REDISCOVERING ALEXANDRIA’S
HIDDEN BLACK HISTORY
A TOUR CELEBRATING
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
N
WHAT:
Join City Archaeologist
Dr. Pamela Cressey for a
two hour guided tour of
Old Town Alexandria
celebrating the City’s rich African
American history.
WHO:
This walking tour is open
to the general public.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 5
10:00AM to Noon
WHERE:
Tour begins at the
Alexandria
Archaeology Museum,
Torpedo Factory Art Center,
Studio #327,
105 North Union Street,
Old Town Alexandria
COST:
FREE!
Reservations are required.
INFO:
For additional information,
contact
Alexandria Archaeology
at 703-838-4399
C
elebrate the victory of Bolling
v. Sharpe throughout the entire year with the D.C.
Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board. This historic case that
ended segregation in the District of
Columbia public schools is the theme
of the Lottery’s 2005 Black History
Poster, which became available on
January 10.
The posters will be at two locations:
1. D.C. Lottery and Charitable
Games Control Board
2101 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
2. D.C. Lottery Claim Center
2000 14th Street, N.W.
Frank D. Reeves Municipal
Center, Lobby Level
Washington, D.C. 20009
Requests of 25 or more posters
must be submitted in writing on business letterhead. Please be sure to include how many posters are needed
and fax the information to: Communications Department at 202-6981938. For more information about the
2005 Black History Poster, contact
the D.C. Lottery’s Communications
Department at 202-645-7900.
Since 1986, the D.C. Lottery and
Charitable Games Control Board has
$1 MILLION PLEDGE IN SUPPORT OF THE
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
NATIONAL MEMORIAL PROJECT FOUNDATION
A
flac Incorporated announced
a gift of $1 million toward
the construction of a national
memorial commemorating the life
and work of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Aflac Chairman and CEO,
Dan Amos made the announcement
during his presentation of the Martin
Luther King, Jr. Unity Award at the
19th annual MLK Unity Breakfast
held at the Columbus Convention and
Trade Center.
“We must always remember the
magnitude of Dr. King’s contribution
to this country,” Amos said. “Aflac is
proud to support the building of the
King Memorial as a tribute to Dr.
King’s untiring work for social
change. This project is a wonderful
way to honor his legacy and the sacrifices he made.”
Following more than 10 years of
lobbying before Congress, Public
Law 104-333 was passed in 1996
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authorizing the collection of funds to
construct a national monument in
Washington, DC honoring the revered
civil rights leader.
Chartered in 1998, the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr.
National Memorial Project Foundation has raised more than $33 million
toward construction of the memorial.
In support of its crusade, the organization will launch a new media campaign in February, featuring Tavis
Smiley, Morgan Freeman, and other
celebrities in radio and television
PSAs.
“The Washington, D.C. Martin
Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
Project Foundation is honored to accept this significant gift from Aflac.
This organization has shown its commitment to sustaining the legacy of
Dr. King, as well as his vision for
America, by honoring him with this
substantial contribution toward the
Memorial Project,” said Foundation
President, Harry E. Johnson.
The landscaped memorial covering a four-acre triangle will be built
on the National Mall and located on
the shore of Washington’s Tidal
Basin. The monument will be constructed between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and next to the
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial.
The memorial is envisioned as a quiet
and receptive space, yet powerful and
emotionally evocative, reflecting the
spirit of the message Dr. King delivered and the role he played in society.
The groundbreaking is scheduled
for December 2006 with a goal of
dedicating the Memorial in December 2008.
In 2002, Aflac donated $1 million
to the creation of the National Museum of African American History
and Culture in Washington, D.C.
been producing a Black History
Calendar/Poster to highlight African
Americans and their contributions to
America in such areas as education,
arts, entertainment, communications,
business, and the military. The posters
are free and proudly displayed at
numerous locations throughout the
District of Columbia.
Posters are available only while supplies last. To learn more about the D.C.
Lottery, visit www.dclottery.com.
BLACK
HISTORY MONTH
CELEBRATION
Saturday, February 12
Family Day
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
African American
Pioneers in Aviation—
National Air and Space Museum
National Mall—Admission: Free
T
his special family day
event will highlight the
many great achievements
by African American men and
women who pioneered the skies
and strove to overcome the challenges of segregation in the mid1900s. Visitors will learn about
the Tuskegee Airmen and the first
African American to receive a
pilot’s license, Bessie Coleman,
through storytelling, tours, and
hands-on activities. In addition,
Bobby Felder and his Blue Notes
band will perform music from the
1940s.
T
hroughout February, Ultra
Sheen will be giving away superstar memorabilia to celebrate Black History Month. Every
day, one lucky person will win a memento from an African American pop
culture icon. Prizes—donated by the
Magic Johnson Foundation—include
autographed photographs, basketballs, CDs and accessories from
celebrities such as Magic and Cookie
Johnson, Alicia Keys, Dr. Cornel
THE WALTERS HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
T
his February the museum
will host a number of programs that celebrate Black
History Month, ranging from films
and gallery tours to a free family
festival.
In collaboration with the Maryland
Film Festival, The Walters celebrates
Black History Month with a look at
African American women, both behind and in front of the camera. Lift,
a film by DeMane Davis and Khari
Streeter (2001) is a provocative, lyrical film that takes the viewer into the
world of “boosters” or shoplifters.
Showing on Friday, February 18 at
7:30PM, it offers a family melodrama, a critique on materialism and a
heist movie all rolled into one. On
Friday, February 25 at 7:30PM, the
film, Chisholm ’72—Unbought and
Unbossed by Shola Lynch (2004), is
the first historical documentary on
Brooklyn Congresswoman Shirley
Chisholm and her campaign to
become the Democratic Party’s
presidential nominee in 1972. Both
films will be on view in the Graham
Auditorium. Admission is $8 per film
for members, seniors (65+) and students and $14 for a full series pass;
non-members pay $10 per film and
$18 for a full series pass.
The museum continues its tradition of family festivals with a free
African American Family Day on
Saturday, February 19 from
10:00AM–4:00PM. This day-long
festival features African American
THE METRO HERALD
HIV/AIDS AWARENESS &
INFORMATION DAY
artists from every discipline who will
join together to create a dynamic celebration of art in the African tradition.
The African American Family Festival is generously funded by the
Palmer Foundation.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Auditorium:
• 11:00AM Schroeder Cherry and
his puppet theatre
• 1:00PM Tewodross Melchishua,
film artist
• 3:00PM The Wild Zappers, deaf
dance group
Sculpture Court:
• 12:00PM African Heritage
Dancers and Drummers
• 2:00PM Keter Betts Trio
Studio A:
• 10:00AM-4:00PM Sonya Clark,
The Beaded Prayer Project
Studio B:
• 10:00AM-4:00PM Art Activity
Time to be determined: Monalisa
DeGross—Reading/Book Signing of
Granddaddy’s Street Songs
Gallery Tours during the month
will focus on the museum’s Ethiopian
and Egyptian collections. Tours are
held on select Saturdays at 1:00AM
and Sundays at 2:00PM and are free
with museum admission.
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Walters Art Museum
Tour Schedule:
• Saturdays, February 5 and 12
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
• Sundays, February 6 and 20 The
Image of the Black in Art
• Saturday, February 26 Highlights for Families
• Sunday, February 27 Ages of
Faith: Ancient Egypt and Ethiopian
Christian Art
The Walters Art Museum is
located in Baltimore’s historic Mount
Vernon Cultural District at North
Charles and Center streets. Its permanent collection includes ancient art,
medieval art and manuscripts, decorative objects, Asian art and Old Master
and 19th-century paintings. Peabody
Court is the official hotel of the
Walters Art Museum. For hotel reservations, call 800-292-5500.
West, Michael Vick, Cedric the Entertainer, Russell Simmons, Viveca
A. Fox, Spike Lee and Gloria
Gaynor.
“Everyone at The Magic Johnson
Foundation is extremely excited to
partner with the classic African American brand, Ultra Sheen, on this initiative,” said Magic Johnson.
“Our collective achievements as
African Americans are a part of all of
our histories and sharing these items
helps to celebrate our heritage together.” To further celebrate Black
History Month, Ultra Sheen will also
donate $75,000 to the Magic Johnson
Foundation, an organization which
helps provide quality health and educational programs to urban neighborhoods, as well as scholarships and
grants to individuals and community
groups.
To enter the contest for a chance to
win a unique piece of African-American history, log onto www.
ultrasheen.com beginning February
1st and *enter the UPC code found on
any Ultra Sheen product. A complete
list of the items to be given away can
also be found on the site.
This year, you can remember
heroes of the past and present—from
the fields of sports, music, movies
and literature—by making their memorabilia a part of your future.
*Must be 16 years of age to enter. Offered to legal residents in 48 contiguous U.S. States (exc. FL) & DC.
Void in AK, FL, HI, PR & where
prohibited by law.
Visit us
on the web at
www.metroherald.com
ational Black HIV/AIDS
Awareness & Information
Day (NBHAAD), a mobilization effort designed to encourage
African Americans across the
United States and Territorial Areas
to get educated, get tested and get
involved with HIV/AIDS, will be
observed on February 7, 2005.
Special events such as free
HIV/AIDS testing, prayer breakfasts, commemorative walks and
memorial services will be held in
every corner of the nation.
“We want blacks throughout
America to know all of the facts
about this disease as it continues to
destroy our communities,” stated
Deborah Fraser Howze, Executive
Director of The National Black
Leadership Commission on AIDS,
Inc., (NBLCA), the lead NBHAAD
sponsoring organization.
While African Americans represent approximately 12 percent of the
U.S. population, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) reports that the group accounts for more than a third (38 percent) of the nation’s AIDS cases.
CDC figures also show that in 2002,
AIDS was the leading cause of
death for African Americans between the ages of 25 and 44; and in
the same year African Americans
accounted for more than half (54
percent) of estimated new HIV infections in the United States. During
the same year, figures indicate that
49 percent of all AIDS cases reported among adults and adolescents were in blacks, and the AIDS
diagnosis rate among African Americans was almost 11 times the rate
among whites.
CDC statistics also show that
since 1994, African Americans have
had the poorest survival rates of all
racial and ethnic groups, with 55
percent surviving after nine years
compared to 61 percent of Hispanics, 64 percent of whites, and 69
percent of Asian/Pacific Islanders.
“As the figures plainly show,
African Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV/
AIDS since the epidemic’s beginning,” said Mark Colomb, Executive Director of My Brother’s
Keeper, co-sponsor of the event. “If
we increase the dialogue and get
everyone involved, we will be able
to galvanize our communities to
take action and stop the spread of
HIV/AIDS,” says Dr. John Robertson, President of the National Black
Alcoholism and Addictions Council,
another co-sponsor of the event.
While NBHAAD is a nationwide
movement, organizers are focusing
efforts in 18 targeted cities where
HIV/AIDS prevalence is highest.
These cities include Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas,
Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles,
Miami, New Orleans, Newark, New
York, Oakland, Philadelphia,
Raleigh-Durham, San Francisco,
Trenton and Washington, D.C.
“NBHAAD is thrilled to have
several community leaders and
celebrities lend their name and time
to serve as spokespeople for this important day,” said Howze.
Among the confirmed spokespersons to date include: U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings; Sr.
Pastor of World Changers Church
International, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar;
Indianapolis Colts Head Coach
Tony Dungy; New York Jets Head
Coach Herman Edwards; Bishop
T.D. Jakes, Sr. Pastor of The Potter’s House; U.S. Congresswoman
Eddie Bernice Johnson; Syndicated columnist and newspaper editor Roland Martin; U.S. Congressman Kendrick P. Meek; U.S.
Congressman Charles P. Rangel;
HIV/AIDS activist Roy Simmons,
and U.S. Congresswoman Maxine
Waters. The National Urban
League and the Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc. have also partnered
with NBLCA for this effort.
NBHAAD is made up of fourteen national organizations commonly referred to as the Capacity
Building Assistance Providers
(CBAs). The National Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and
Abbott Laboratories are the major
funders of the event.
For more information on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness
& Information Day 2005, visit the
web site at www.blackaidsday.org.
WAL-MART HONORS AFRICAN-AMERICAN
HISTORY WITH INSPIRATIONAL PUBLICATIONS
D
uring the month of February, Wal-Mart presents a nationwide program in celebration of Black History Month. Wal-Mart shoppers
will have the chance to take home free copies of unique, inspiring
and educational publications for the entire family to enjoy.
“At Wal-Mart, we celebrate diversity 365 days a year,” said Esther SilverParker, vice president diversity relations. “We are proud to offer these special publications in honor of Black History Month, to provide a combination
of information and inspiration as well as useful and practical resources to empower families to chart their history and preserve their heritage.”
These publications include the all-new “Profiles in Pride” booklet
featuring African Americans who have made significant contributions to
society. New this year is the exciting “Milestones in History” Timeline. The
timeline unfolds to nearly five feet in length and can be displayed to show
a proud history. One side of the “Milestones in History” Timeline highlights
African-American political and social history as well as scientific and
cultural milestones. The reverse side features a family heritage timeline that
can be filled in with meaningful milestones and memories. Visit www.
walmart.com for more information.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2005
January 28, 2005
ARENA STAGE PRESENTS INTIMATIONS
FOR SAXOPHONE, THE WORLD PREMIERE
OF LOST PLAY BY SOPHIE TREADWELL
(Illustration by Jody Hewgill)
A
rena Stage presents the
world premiere of Intimations for Saxophone by
Sophie Treadwell, adapted over the
past 14 years by Arena’s former senior dramaturg Michael Kinghorn.
One of the country’s most influential
directors, Anne Bogart and SITI
Company apply The Viewpoints, the
company’s innovative signature
technique, to this production. Set in
the life-of-excess Jazz Age, the play
focuses on a young woman whose
marriage of convenience falters
amidst the rapidly changing world
around her. Intimations for Saxophone runs on the Fichandler Stage
through February 27. The production is sponsored by Wendy and
Frank Raines, Sue and Steve
Bralove, and Dick and Katie Snowdon; is produced in association with
AT&T:OnStage®, administered by
Theatre Communications Group;
and is sponsored, in part, by the
National Endowment for the Arts.
“With the lost-and-found Intimations for Saxophone, Arena Stage
proudly continues its commitment
to lost American work by great
writers—as with our recent productions of Zora Neale Hurst’s Polk
County and Frank Loesser’s Senor
Discretion Himself,” said Artistic
Director Molly Smith. “Director
Anne Bogart is the perfect match for
this project; in her gifted hands, this
new adaptation by Michael Kinghorn will be something special.”
THE ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY
MUSEUM HOSTS DYLAN PRITCHETT—
“THE STORYTELLER”
Dylan Pritchett
T
he Alexandria Black History
Museum presents a Family
Storytelling Program with
Dylan Pritchett on Saturday, February 5 at 11AM. Admission to the
event is free, but due to limited seating, reservations are requested.
Pritchett has been a full time storyteller since 1990, taking his
African and African-American folktales to hundreds of schools throughout the country. He enjoys a close,
nine-year, professional association
with the John F. Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts, where he per-
forms and leads workshops for
teachers on using storytelling in the
classroom.
Drawing on his experience in historical research, he has also created a
classroom presentation called
“Scraps of History,” which uses real
documents from the 18th and 19th
centuries to weave African-American history into the fabric of the
American past. His work extends beyond the classroom to museums, arts
centers, historical sites, television
and recordings. In addition to recording several albums of folktales, he
has created the voices of many historical characters on museum recordings and exhibits.
The Alexandria Black History
Museum is located at 902 Wythe
Street in Alexandria, Virginia. Ample
street parking is available. The museum is also located 5 blocks from
the Braddock Road Metro Station on
the Yellow Line.
The Museum complies with the
terms of the ADA. Persons needing
special accommodation should contact museum two weeks prior to the
event. For more information, call
703-838-4356.
HBO’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
HIGHLIGHTED BY WORLD PREMIERE OF
HBO FILMS’ LACKAWANNA BLUES
H
BO is celebrating Black
History Month with the
world premiere of the
music, dance and energy-filled HBO
Films’ Lackawanna Blues February
12, 8:00PM ET, the story of an extraordinary woman whose strength
and dignity made her the backbone
of the community and a source of inspiration for those who knew her.
Lackwanna Blues is based on the
critically acclaimed autobiographical
one-man show by Ruben SantiagoHudson, who also wrote, executive
produced and stars in the film adaptation. Directed by the Tony®–
winning director George C. Wolfe
and co-executive produced by
Oscar®-winning actress Halle
Berry, Vincent Cirrincione and
Shelby Stone. The film features a
stellar ensemble cast including S.
Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl
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Franklin, Mos Def, Carmen Ejogo,
Louis Gossett Jr., Macy Gray, Terrence Dashon Howard, Delroy
Lindo,
Rosie
Perez,
Live
Schreiber, Jimmy Smits and Jeffrey Wright.
“HBO’s 2005 Black History
Month celebration pays homage to
the ties that bind the Black community, especially it’s sense of family
and music,” said Olivia Smashum,
executive vice president, affiliate
marketing at HBO. “The film follows
the HBO tradition of bringing stories
that capture the heart and vitality of
the African American culture.”
In keeping with the spirit of the
film, HBO is offering an exciting
music-fueled sweepstakes that gives
consumers a chance to honor and
celebrate Black music at the Essence
Music Festival 2005, July 1–3 in
New Orleans, LA. The grand prize
will include roundtrip airfare for
two, with accommodations for four
days and three nights, and $250
spending money. Two first prize
winners will receive a Lackwanna
Blues cast-signed Gibson guitar,
courtesy of Gibson Guitar Corporation, and 50 second prize winners
will receive a Lackwanna Blues
soundtrack CD, courtesy of Vanguard Records. HBO is a sponsor for
the festival.
Consumers can enter the sweepstakes, which is only open to U.S.
residents 21 years or older, between
now and February 28, with a limit
of one entry per person/household.
To enter, consumers should visit
www.HBO.com and click on the
sweepstakes link and follow the onscreen instructions. Winners will be
selected in a random drawing on or
about March 4 and will be notified
by mail. No purchase is necessary,
but other restrictions may apply.
HBO and ESSENCE Magazine
are also partnering to offer a free
one-year magazine subscription to
new HBO and ESSENCE subscribers. To be eligible, new subscribers must order HBO online or
through a local service provider by
March 15. For more information
consumers can visit www.HBO.
com/essence or call 800-797-7636.
Additionally, HBO Video will
pay tribute to Black History Month
with the re-pricing and promotion of
several historically significant titles
from its DVD catalog including Boycott (Jeffrey Wright), Tuskegee Airmen (Lawrence Fishburne), The
Josephine Baker Story (Lynn Whitfield), Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (Halle Berry), Miss Evers’
Boys (Alfre Woodard, Lawrence
Fishburne) and Soul of the Game
(Delroy
Lindo,
Mykelti
Williamson, Blair Underwood).
HBO Video will also release America’s Dream, for the first time on
DVD, January 25. Starring Wesley
Snipes and Danny Glover, the film
adapts three short stories from
legendary authors Richard Wright,
John Henrik Clarke and Mayo
Angelou.
For more insight and background
on HBO Films’ Lackwanna Blues,
consumers can visit www.HBO.com
or read the February issue of
ESSENCE magazine.
NEW EXHIBIT
TRAVELS
ROCKVILLE’S ROAD
TO BROWN
P
eerless Rockville’s traveling exhibit, “Rockville on
the Road to Brown:
Schooling Our children from
Segregation to Integration,” is on
display in Rockville. The new
exhibit explores a century-long
journey from the first segregated
schools for white and black students after the Civil War through
completion of the integration
process in 1961, as well as the
role of Rockville people and
places in the landmark 1954
Supreme Court decision, Brown
vs. Board of Education.
“Rockville on the Road to
Brown” draws on a diverse array
of resources, including public
documents, school records, photographs and maps, and personal
narratives of area residents who
attended or taught in segregated
County schools.
The exhibit is organized into
six thematic sections and includes a timeline of events that
connects local history with
broader national movements toward school integration and
racial equality. A history of segregated education underscores
Rockville’s critical role as the
County seat and largest town.
Text and images highlight the
importance of education to
Rockville’s black community
and its long-standing push for
suitable facilities. The section
entitled “Separate and Unequal”
documents the chronic substandard conditions of the black
schools and efforts to compensate through collective action.
The 1936 case led by NAACP
attorney Thurgood Marshall, is
featured as paving the way for
Brown and its implementation in
Rockville. The concluding section highlights educator Nina H.
Clarke, who has devoted her retirement to speaking with citizens and schoolchildren, ensuring that the story of the struggle
for equality passes to a new generation.
This project was made possible by grants from the Carl M.
Freeman Foundation, Joan Zenzen and Stuart Weinstein, and
the Maryland Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. It opened recently at
two historic educational venues:
Montrose School on Randolph
Road and Lincoln High School in
Lincoln Park. In February it will
exhibit at Rockville High School
and then Lake Forest Mall.
A complete schedule is posted
at www.peerlessrockville.org.
Call 301-762-0096 for additional
details or to schedule the exhibit.
It is free and suitable for all age
groups.
Peerless Rockville is an awardwinning nonprofit, communitybased organization founded in
1974 to preserve buildings, objects
and information important to
Rockville’s heritage.
THE METRO HERALD
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2005
January 28, 2005
GEORGE MASON
UNIVERSITY AFRICAN
AMERICAN STUDIES
AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Presents
Freedom’s Journey
The Niagara Movement:
Reflections on the Talented Tenth
A BLACK HISTORY MONTH
CELEBRATION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2005
8:00PM
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
M
ontgomery County Public
Libraries will celebrate
the African American
Heritage and culture with a variety
of programs for the entire family
during the month of February.
Highlights of the celebration include an African American Film
Series, adult book discussions,
songs, storytelling, and a Read-athon, according to the following
schedule:
Tuesday, February 1, 8 and 22
Featuring
The Duke Ellington School
of the Arts Show Choir,
cast members of
Open the Door, Virginia!,
and director/creator,
choreographer of
Open the Door, Virginia!,
Dianne McIntyre.
Silver Spring Library—“Shadows on the Wall” African American
Film Series. Silver Spring Library
African American Film Circle hosts
an independent, international or feature film revealing social issues, cultural ceremonies, and pivotal historic
events. 7PM. For a schedule of
screenings, call 301-565-7689.
Mason student vocal
performances by
David Hughey,
Melanie Campbell, and
Sequina Dubose,
and a dance performance
choreographed by
Michelle Funderburk.
Silver Spring Library—African
American Book Group. “Dreams
From My Father” by Barack Obama,
will be discussed. Book available at
the Circulation Desk. Newcomers
welcome. 7PM. Call 301-565-7689.
For more information call
703-993-4080 or visit
www.gmu.edu.
THE METRO HERALD
Wednesday, February 2
Dorothy Height. 7PM. For more information, call 240-777-0200.
Saturday, February 5—
Bethesda Library—Songs and
Tales of Americans. Noted author
and storyteller Alice McGill (“Sure
as Sunrise: Stories of Bruh Rabbit
and His Walkin’ Talkin’ Friends”;
“Molly Bannaky” ) draws from a
broad repertoire of stories, chants,
songs, and rhythms, especially those
from African American culture, to
illustrate the commonality of folk
traditions in many ethnic groups.
3PM. Call 240-777-0970.
Edwidge Danticat. Books will be
available for participants. 7:30PM.
To register, stop by the library at
18330 Montgomery Village Ave. or
call 301-840-2515.
Wednesday, February 16
White Oak Library—Book Discussion, “Love” by Toni Morrison.
7:30PM. Call 301-622-2492.
Thursday, February 17
Rockville
Library—African
American Book Discussion, “Quitting America: The Departure of A
Black Man From His Native Land”,
by Randall Robinson. 6PM. 2nd
floor Board Room. Contact Dianne
Betsey at 240-777-0078 or Lisa
Navidi at 240-777-0166.
Saturday, February 19
Kensington
Park—Read-AThon For African-American Heritage Month. Hear stories, watch
book-based films, read books, and
enjoy refreshments. For families and
children four and up. 11AM to 2PM.
To volunteer to read or tell a story
from selected materials, call the
library at 301-897-2211.
Saturday, February 12
Silver Spring Library—Love
Your Library Month Celebration.
Master storyteller Diane Macklin
presents folktales with African roots.
For ages five and up. This program is
supported by the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.
11AM. Valentine making and bake
sale sponsored by the Friends of the
Silver Spring Library from noon to
3PM.; book sale, 12:30 to 4PM.
Call 301-565-7689.
Thursday, February 3
Wednesday, February 16
Quince Orchard Library—
African American Book Group.
“Open Wide the Freedom Gates” by
Gaithersburg Library—African
American Book Discussion, “The
Farming of Bones”, a novel by
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
January 28, 2005
CIVIL WAR
BALL AT
GADSBY’S
E
njoy an evening from the
1860s at historic Gadsby’s
Tavern Museum’s Civil
War Ball from Saturday, January 29 8 to 11PM. Doors will
open at 7:30PM for dance warmups.
This unique event will include
live music, dance instruction,
and period desserts. Tickets are
$30 per person in advance and
$40 at the door.
Period attire, either civilian or
military, is encouraged. Advance
reservations are highly recommended. Call 703-838-4242 for
more information.
VA OPERA’S
HANSEL AND
GRETAL AT
ALDEN
THEATRE
S
pecial student matinees of
The Virginia Opera’s production of Hansel and
Gretal will be presented at
McLean’s Alden Theatre at
11AM and 1:30PM on Tuesday,
February 1. Tickets are $7, $5
for McLean tax district residents.
The Alden Theatre is housed in
the McLean Community Center,
1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Based on the favorite Grimm
Brothers fairy tale, Hansel and
Gretal is one of the most beloved
works in the operatic repertoire.
This musical spectacle, loved by
children as well as adults, features favorite characters Hansel,
Gretel, their mother, the fairy, the
sandman and of course the witch.
This production is recommended
for children age 5 and older.
Tickets are on sale now! To
purchase tickets, stop by the
Alden Theatre Box Office, or to
charge tickets by telephone, call
TICKETMASTER at 703-573SEAT. For more information,
call 703-790-9223, or visit:
www.mcleancenter.org
MOSTLY WATERCOLORS:
AN EXHIBITION BY ELSIE ILGNER
W
atercolors generally bring
to mind images of
dreamy, slightly out-offocus images. Elsie Ilgner’s watercolors, however, haven’t a trace of
fog or fuzziness. Instead, her paintings combine the crisp lines and clarity usually found in graphic illustrations with the translucent light of
watercolor. Ms. Ilgner’s watercolors
will be on display at the RCC,
Hunters Woods from February 1 to
February 28.
Elsie Ilgner has been sketching
all her life, but her interest only recently turned to watercolors. Her
RCC show will feature portraits of
family and friends often accompanied by photographs that illustrate
Ms. Ilgner’s remarkable talent for
capturing an accurate likeness of her
subjects. Florals and landscapes
gleaned from a life of travel will also
be on display.
During her travels in Europe, Ms.
Ilgner first encountered the word
“vernissage.” “Vernissage” is a
French word that originally referred
to the day before an exhibition opening when the artists would varnish
and put the finishing touches on their
paintings while entertaining friends.
In hopes of reviving the custom,
she is inviting the entire community
to a free vernissage on Sunday, February 6 from 2–4PM at Hunters
Woods.
While there will not be any varnishing, there will be refreshments
and Ms Ilgner will be on hand to celebrate the opening of the exhibition
with the public.
Community Center at 703476-4500 (V/TTY) or visit
the website at www.
restoncommunitycenter.
com.
The Reston Community Center, Hunters
Woods, is located in the
lower level of the Hunters
Woods Shopping Center,
2310 Colts Neck Road,
THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING
famous by the late Ethel
Waters. Tony Award
winning director Marshall W. Mason leads
this production, which
includes
Nathalie
Nicole Paulding as
young Frankie Addams,
the role immortalized by
Julie Harris. The Member of the Wedding is on
stage at Ford’s from
February 4–27, 2005.
As a special tribute to
this masterpiece Ms.
Harris, a five-time Tony
Award winner and one of
America’s most celebrated actors, will attend
Ford’s opening night
performance
on
Wednesday, February
9, 2005. Ms. Harris
earned critical acclaim
for her performance in
The Member of the Wedding on Broadway and in
“The Member of the Wedding,” Ford’s Theatre, seated,
Lynda Gravátt as Berenice Sadie Brown; standing,
film. Her wide ranging
Nathalie Nicole Paulding as Frankie Addams
career includes the outstanding roles of Sally
ord’s Theatre continues its Bowles in I am a Camera, Abra in
2004–2005 season with Car- East of Eden, Mary Lincoln in The
son McCullers’s highly ac- Last Mrs. Lincoln and Emily Dickclaimed drama, The Member of the enson in The Belle of Amherst.
In conjunction with Ford’s
Wedding, starring Lynda Gravátt as
Berenice Sadie Brown, the role made production of The Member of the
F
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Ms. Ilgner has lived in Reston
since 1970. Now retired, she formerly was a teacher of gifted and talented students in the Fairfax County
Public School System. Ms. Ilgner’s
show at RCC is her first solo exhibition. She has previously exhibited at
the Vienna Art Society show.
For further information, directions, or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Reston
Wedding, Ms. Harris will appear at
the Smithsonian Resident Associates
in An Evening with Julie Harris (interviewer: Marshall W. Mason) on
Thursday, February 10, 7:00PM.
For ticket information, call the
Smithsonian Resident Associates at
202-357-3030.
Ms. Gravátt received a Helen
Hayes Award (2004) for her performance in Crowns, Arena Stage.
Most recently, she appeared in Polk
County, at the McCarter Theatre in
New Jersey and the Berkeley Rep in
California. Last summer, she was
featured Off-Broadway in the awardwinning production of Intimate
Apparel.
Other cast members (in alphabetical order) include Doug Brown (T.
T. Williams); Beth Hylton (Janice);
James J. Johnson (Honey Camden
Brown); Nina Kauffman (Helen
Fletcher); Alexander L. Lange
(John Henry West), the role played
by Brandon de Wilde, in the original production; John Lepard (Royal
Addams); Jewell Robinson (Sis
Laura); Lee Aaron Rosen (Jarvis
Addams); Kyle Schliefer (Barney
MacKean); Kimberly Schraf (Mrs.
West); Ellen Warner (Doris).
For more information on Ford’s
Theatre, please call 202-347-4833 or
visit www.fordstheatre.org.
SHAKESPEARE
THEATRE
NEWS
Monday,
February 7, 2005, at 7:30PM
A Busy Day
by Fanny Burney
directed by David Muse
A
sharply observant satire
of society in Regency
London, “A Busy Day”
tells the story of two heiresses,
one from old money and one
from new, who wish to marry the
same man. Commissioned by
Richard Brinsley Sheridan, the
play was written by novelist,
playwright and diarist Fanny
Burney, who in her time was
more widely read than the author
she inspired, Jane Austen.
After lying neglected for
nearly 200 years, Burney’s work
has received new interest as readers and scholars discover her biting wit and shrewd social commentary.
RSVP online at
www.shakespearetheatre.org/
rediscovery.html
or call 202-547-1122 option 4.
THE METRO HERALD
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
January 28, 2005
RICHIE HAVENS
GRACE OF THE SUN
Ritchie Havens
R
ichie Havens appears at The
Barns of Wolf Trap located
at 1635 Trap road, Vienna,
VA on Thursday, February 3rd at
8:00 PM. Tickets are $25.00. For
tickets and more information, please
go to www.richiehavens.com.
Richie Havens first emerged from
New York City’s Greenwich Village
folk scene in the early 60’s, and in
1969 inspired and electrified an
audience of over half a million with
his legendary three hour opening
performance at Woodstock.
Four decades later Richie Havens
remains one of the most recogniza-
ble voices and universal lyricists in
popular music. A truly timeless performer, and a man before his time,
today this Brooklyn Native celebrates the release of his 26th album,
Grace of the Sun, on his own Stormy
Forest record label.
A testament to Havens’ continued
evolution as an artist, Grace of the
Sun is being hailed as one of his most
worldly and relevant albums to date.
Billboard says, “. . . this acoustic
soul giant truly seems to be getting
more inspiring and graceful with
age,” and Guitar Player echoes, “. . .
as vibrant and purposeful as ever.”
Produced by Havens, Grace of the
Sun features Groove Armada percussionist Patrick Dawes, Havens’ longtime guitarists Walter Parks and Bill
Perry, and world musicians Badal
Roy (tabla) and Jorge Alfano
(shakuhachi, fretless and electric bass).
Richie Havens’ live performance
is as captivating as always; a passionate and inspiring display of timelessness and spirit. His concerts include music from Grace of the Sun
as well as a broad selection of songs
from his extensive repertoire.
For more information visit www.
richiehavens.com.
ACTCo PRESENTS PECAN TAN
Ticket Prices for general admission (weekdays)
$25; (weekends) $30; senior citizens/students w/ID
(weekdays) $20; (weekends) $25; (Group rates for
parties of 10 or more—
please call Willette at 202529-5764).
For tickets call 800-4948497 or visit www.
africancontinuumtheatre.
com.
Theatre is Metro accessible via X2 (Benning
Road) Metrobus—H Street
Left to right: Willette Thompson, Randall Shepperd,
Line from Gallery Place
Lynn Chavis and guess who (?) in Tanya Barfield’s
Chinatown Metro Stop.
Pecan Tan, presented by the African Continuum Theatre
For more information
Company (ACTCo) (photo by Clifford Russell).
call ACTCo at 202-5295764.
he African Continuum TheFamily challenges make for
atre Company continues its sparkling comedy in ACTCo’s
winning ways this season Pecan Tan production. Darrell
with Pecan Tan by Tanya Barfield! Jerome is married, living with his
Find out what happens when one wife and mother-in-law in South
Carolina. When he discovers he has
man discovers he has a daughter he
a grown child from a past relationnever knew about, setting off a hilar- ship, he believes it is an opportunity
ious spectacle of familial antics and for personal redemption and celebrapreparations for her imminent ar- tion. A hilarious spectacle of familrival. However nothing will prepare ial antics is set off for Darrell, his
this family for who will actually wife, her mother and brother as they
make preparations for the impending
walk through the door.
Playing at the H Street Playhouse, arrival of their new family member.
1365 H Street, NW, WDC. Directed However, nothing can prepare them
by Jennifer L. Nelson. Runs from for who will actually walk through
February 3 through February 27, the door!
Randall Shepperd who appeared
2005. Previews February 3 at 8PM;
in ACTCo’s productions of Two
opening night February 4 at 8PM; Trains Running and Joe Turner’s
other performances February 4, 5, Come and Gone will lead the cast,
10, 11,12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 (all which also includes Lynn Chavis
at 8 PM); matinees on Saturdays (From the Mississippo Delta) and
February 19, & 26 at 2PM; Sundays Willette Thompson (Wedding
Dance and Gris Gris).
February 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 2PM.
T
THE METRO HERALD
INSPIRATION
AND GENIUS
AT THE CENTER
I
n celebration of Black History
Month, the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center presents
a cappella ensemble The Princely
Players in an evocative and stunning program on Thursday, February 3 at 8PM. Through costumes, poetry, song and narrative,
the eight-member group explores
our nation’s history from the earliest African-American music to that Tom Nelis as Leonard Bernstein
of the Civil War and civil rights
movement.
The Princely Players perform the
sacred texts of an earlier time—the
music that fueled the quest for freedom. The program begins with two
selections performed by The Suitland High School Visual and Performing Arts Chamber Choir. Program and features a variety of work
songs, spirituals, songs of freedom,
and hymns, including “Amazing
Grace,” “Steal Away,” “Swing Low
Sweet Chariot,” “Go Down Moses”
and “Wade in the Water.” Representing hope and freedom, these
songs served as a galvanizing force
in the struggle against oppression,
and still resonate powerfully today.
Tickets to this special performance are $30 ($7 students).
Don’t miss a rare opportunity to
see the SITI Company’s dramatic
snapshot of Leonard Bernstein—
the man and his music. Award-winning director Anne Bogart helps to
bring Bernstein’s larger-than-life
personality back to the stage in a solo
performance by Tom Nelis. Constantly in motion, Nelis’s balletic
movements reflect the charisma and
passion of the conductor/composer—his flamboyance as well as
his multi-faceted personality as educator, showman, activist, bon vivant,
and an artist with a considerable ego.
Spend an evening with genius
when SITI Company performs
Score in the Kay Theatre on Thursday, February 3 through Friday,
February 5 at 8PM. Tickets are
$30 ($7 for students).
Clarice Smith Performing Arts
Center University of Maryland,
Stadium Drive and University Blvd.
entrance on campus, www.
claricesmithcenter.umd.edu, 301405-ARTS.
The Princely Players
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
January 28, 2005
WOLF TRAP PRESIDENT
RECEIVES TOP HONOR
RAISE THE ROOF CELEBRATION
T
From left to right: Tim Van Leer, Executive Director, The Leid Center for Kansas,
Sandra Gibson, President and CEO, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Terrence D. Jones, President and CEO, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, and
Sir James Galway (photo by Miriam Berkley)
T
errence D. Jones, Wolf Trap
Foundation for the Performing Arts’ President and CEO,
honored with Fan Taylor Distinguished Service Award at the 48th
Annual Association of Performing
Arts Presenters’ Conference
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce
that Terrence D. Jones, president and
CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation for the
Performing Arts, has been awarded
the Fan Taylor Distinguished Service
Award for Exemplary Service to the
Field of Professional Presenting. The
Association of Performing Arts Presenters presented the award at their
48th Annual Member Conference in
New York, NY on January 10, 2005.
The award honors an individual
whose outstanding service, creative
thinking, and leadership have had a
significant impact on the profession
of arts presenting.
Terrence D. Jones has served as
president and CEO of the Wolf Trap
Foundation for the Performing Arts
since 1996. During that time, he has
positioned the organization as an international leader in the integration of
performing arts, education, technology, and community. Under Jones’
leadership, Wolf Trap has reached
several milestones, including completing the national Center for Education at Wolf Trap; reaching its five
highest-grossing seasons in the history of the Filene Center at Wolf Trap
National Park for the Performing
Arts; commissioning more than 30
new works; and expanding Wolf
Trap’s innovative, arts based education programs. Jones’ distinguished
career in theater and the performing
arts, as well as his artistic vision and
commitment to the commissioning of
new works, have advanced Wolf
Trap’s leadership role in the national
and international communities.
Upon accepting his award, Jones
said, “I am honored to be recognized
with such a prestigious award, although I certainly have not done it
alone. My service to the field would
not have been possible without the extraordinary collaboration of so many
colleagues. I particularly want to
thank the artists, for without them and
the art they create—art that enlightens, entertains, and engages—our
work would not exist and our world
would be a much poorer place.”
Prior to joining Wolf Trap, Jones
made significant contributions while
serving as the chief executive officer
and artistic director at the Krannert
Center for the Performing Arts at the
University of Illinois, and while serving as the general manager of Clowes
Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
The Association of Performing
Arts Presenters is a national service
and advocacy organization with
more than 1,700 members worldwide dedicated to bringing artists
and audiences together through presenting and touring.
AT THE FUNK BOX
T
he Funk Box is located at 10
E. Cross Street in Baltimore,
MD. Tickets for all shows
available at the “BOX OFFICE”
from 11AM–Midnight. To charge by
phone, call the box office at 410625-2000 or Ticketmaster (www.
ticketmaster.com) at 410-481SEAT (Maryland), 703-573-SEAT
(Virginia), or 202-432-SEAT (DC).
Saturday, January 29 at 9PM
EKOOSTIK HOOKAH
Big Pool Featuring Bill Burke
$15
WTMD Presents
Sunday, January 30 at 8PM
CHUCK PROPHET
June Star
$10
18
Tuesday, February 1 at 8PM
AFROMAN
Tangled Thoughts
$12
Wednesday, February 2 at 8PM
“TASTE THE COLOR OF
SOUND: A NIGHT OF MUSIC,
VIDEO AND BELLYDANCING
WITH TELESMA AND FRIENDS”
$7
Thursday, February 3 at 8PM
BROTHERS PAST
Basshound
$10
Baltimore Blues Society Presents
Friday, February 4 at 8PM
THE TOMMY CASTRO BAND
The Crawdaddies
$17 advance; $20 day of show
he Wolf Trap Foundation for
the Performing Arts celebrates the release of its first
self-produced audio CD, Raise the
Roof—A Retrospective: Live from
The Barns at Wolf Trap, Friday,
February 4, 2005 at 8PM at The
Barns at Wolf Trap. The celebration
will include a champagne toast at intermission, Raise the Roof CD giveaways, and a full evening’s performance by Raise the Roof contributors,
The Iguanas. Additional Raise the
Roof musical contributors Tom Paxton, Deanna Bogart, The Grandsons, Cathy Fink and Marcy
Marxer, and Cravin’ Dogs will also
be in attendance to help with the celebration. Tickets are $18 and can be
purchased online at www.wolftrap.org or by calling 800-9555566.
Raise the Roof, a rare example
of a live compilation audio CD
produced and distributed by a performing arts organization, contains
sixteen live tracks epitomizing The
Barns at Wolf Trap concert experience. Recorded from 1991–2004,
Raise the Roof includes performances by Nils Lofgren, Tom Paxton, Chris Smither, BeauSoleil,
Eddie From Ohio, Fighting
Gravity, The Iguanas, Saffire –
The Uppity Blues Women,
Roomful of Blues, Cravin’ Dogs,
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer,
SGG&L, The Grandsons, John
McCutcheon, Deanna Bogart
Band, and The Nighthawks.
Raise the Roof will be on sale at
Washington D.C. area Olsson’s
Books and Records and Tower
Records in February, 2005. Currently, the CD is available for purchase at www.wolftrap.org, via CD
Baby, the premier online independent music distributor; at all Barns
performances; at The Barns box office during its performance season,
M–F from 10AM–6PM and Sat/Sun
from 12PM–5PM; and at the Center
for Education at Wolf Trap, M–F
from 9AM to 5PM.
All of the artists included on the
Raise the Roof generously donated
their sound recordings to support the
Wolf Trap Foundation’s nonprofit
Education Programs. More information on Raise the Roof can be
found
at
www.wolftrap.org/
performances/barns_cd.html.
The Iguanas
WORLD OF WHEELS SHOW
RETURNS TO BALTIMORE!
WHAT:
The 46th Annual
World of Wheels Show
Import Tuner’s X-treme
Street Exhibit
WHERE:
Jesse James 2004 El Diablo II
Custom Bike
Baltimore Convention Center
(One West Pratt Street)
Jesse James 2001 El Diablo Custom
Bikes race car
WHEN:
Friday,
February 4, 5:00PM to 10:30PM
Saturday,
February 5, 10:00AM to 10:30PM
Sunday,
February 6, 11:00AM to 7:00PM
ADMISSION:
Tickets can be purchased
at the door.
General admission: $12
Children: 6–12—$5
Children: 5 and under—FREE
Discount Coupons available at local
Dairy Queen stores
FEATURES INCLUDE:
Street Rodder Magazine’s 50 years
of Chevy Small Block Hertiage
Super Chevy Magazine’s
Street Heat
Posie’s “Thunderoad” from the
cover of Rod & Custom
GUEST APPEARANCES
INCLUDE:
·Dora the Explorer and
SpongeBob Squarepants
(From TV’s Nickelodeon).
Appearing all three days.
Jesse Metcalfe
(“John” from the hit TV show
“Desperate Housewives”)
Saturday only: 1–4PM & 7–9PM
CONTACTS:
Baltimore Convention Center
410-649-7000
WEBSITE:
www.worldofwheels.com
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Dora and SpongeBob Squarepants
(from TV’s “Nickelodeon”)
Friday: 6–9PM
Saturday: 12–4PM; 6–9PM
Sunday: 12–4PM
BMX Extreme Team-High Action
Bikes
Friday: 7PM & 9PM
Saturday: 12PM, 1PM, 3PM,
6PM & 8PM
Sunday: 12PM, 2PM & 3PM
John Metcalfe
(“John” from the hit TV show
“Desperate Housewives”)
Saturday 1–4PM, 7–9PM
Lita (WWE Super Star)
Saturday only: 1–3PM
Lita (WWE Superstar)
Saturday: 1–3PM
BMX Extreme Team-High Action
Bikes (Riding demonstration)
Appearing all three days.
February 4–6, 2005 • Baltimore
Convention Center • 1 West Pratt
Street • www.worldofwheels.com.
When responding to an ad, tell them you saw it in The Metro Herald
Continued on page 19
THE METRO HERALD
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
January 28, 2005
WHAT: Air Force Band Chamber Players Series
WHO:
An Evening of Vocal Chamber Music
WHERE: John Addison Concert Hall
Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD
WHEN: Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 8PM
WHAT: Air Force Band Chamber Players Series
WHO:
An Evening of Music for Tuba and Euphonium
WHERE: George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA
WHEN: Friday, February 4, 2005 at 8PM
NOTE:
These FREE concerts are offered as a public service; no
tickets are required. For more information about programs
presented by The USAF Band, please call the 24-hour
Concert Line at 202-767-5658, or visit our web page:
www.usafband.com.
METROPOLITAN EBONY
THEATRE PRESENTS
“FREE JUJUBE BROWN!”
T
he Metropolitan Ebony Theatre (MET), a professional
theatre in residence at Prince
George’s Community College, presents “Free Jujube Brown!,” a multicharacter driven solo show. Using
the hip-hop movement and musical
compositions, Free Jujube Brown!
tells the story of a young writer who
is provoked to shoot and accidentally
kill a police officer. Free Jujube
Brown! is written and performed by
hip hop artist Psalmayene 24.
Tickets for the general public are
$20. Discount tickets for students,
seniors, Prince George’s Community
College alumni and groups are $15.
To reserve tickets, call 301-3220444.
Directed by Cheryl Collins, the
MET at Prince George’s Community
College features local actors committed to exploring the African
American experience.
The show runs February 3–20,
2005. Thursdays—February 3, 10
and 17 at 7:30PM; Fridays—February 4, 11 and 18 at 7:30PM; Saturdays—February 5, 12 and 19 at
2:30PM, and 7:30PM; Sundays—
February 6, 13 and 20 at 2:30PM
at the Rennie Forum, Largo Student
Center, 301 Largo Road, Largo, MD.
For more information, visit the
college website at www.pgcc.edu.
CRAFT WORKSHOPS
AT THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
T
he Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) is offering craft
workshops for adults in conjunction with the exhibit American
Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts.
The MdHS celebrates the craftspeople of the American Fancy movement with a series of craft workshops for the adult learner. Beginner
and intermediate skill levels welcome. The program will include a
continental breakfast and an optional
tour of American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts, following the workshop. Each workshop is $40/Nonmembers and $35/MdHS Members.
Advance registration is required.
Call the Box Office at 410-685-3750
ext. 321 for registration information.
The MdHS is located at 201 West
Monument Street, Baltimore, MD.
structor at the MdHS for a hand
building clay project designed for
those with beginner to intermediate
skill levels.
PAINTED SCREENS
WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 19, 9AM–1PM.
Dee Herget, master screen
painter and member of the Painted
Screen Society of Baltimore, will
lead this class in the authentically
Baltimore folk art of screen painting.
Bring your own window screen;
other supplies provided.
American Fancy: Exuberance in
the Arts 1790–1840, a special touring exhibition open December 4 to
March 20, 2005, is a groundbreaking exhibition that will define a previously unexplored art in a historical
style and identify its relationship
with important cultural developments in early nineteenth century
America. The early nineteenth century was an age in which the delights
of the imagination held sway over
popular taste. Featuring more than
200 of the most ornamental and
emotionally engaging artifacts—including furniture, ceramics, textiles,
metals, glass and paintings, the exhibition explores how the exiting objects were purposefully designed to
activate the senses and express literary, philosophic, and political views
of the time.
CLAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, February 19,
9AM–1PM.
Try your hand at creating with
clay. Join a Baltimore Clayworks in-
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are available at
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AT THE FUNK BOX
Continued from page 18
Saturday, February 5 at 8:30PM
NRBQ PRESENTS . . .
BABY MACARONI FEATURING
JOEY TOMMY AND JOHNNY OF
NRBQ—Table Top Poets
$15
(Advance tickets
$12 for Table Top only)
Tuesday, February 8 at 8PM
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO
Just Added! Kelly Bell Band
$15 advance; $17 day of show
Wednesday, February 9 at 9PM
DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND
Just added! deSoL
$15 advance; $17 day of show
Thursday, February 10 at 8PM
BLACKED-EYED SUSAN
Modern Groove Syndicate
$7
Friday, February 11 at 9PM
PAPA GROWS FUNK
AND ANDERS OSBOURNE
$20 advance; $23 day of show
Saturday, February 12 at 9PM
THE PIETASTERS
The Players
Riki Rocksteady
The Harmonics
$12 advance; $14 day of show
ALL AGES!!!
Sunday, February 13 at 7PM
DONOVON FRANKENREITER
State Radio
$12
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COMMUNITY NEWS
January 28, 2005
ALEXANDRIA
NEW REFUSE AND
RECYCLING
EXPANSION SCHEDULE
A
lexandria residents and businesses who receive refuse
and recycling collection
through the City of Alexandria are
reminded that a new collection
schedule begins next Monday,
January 31. Residents and businesses who have a new refuse collection day were notified by mail in
early January and will receive a door
hanger with the information this
week. New collection day information may also be confirmed by visiting www.alexandriava.gov/tes/sw.
Residents and businesses may enter
their address and the new collection
day for that address will be provided.
In addition to the new collection
day, residents will also be able to recycle office paper and corrugated
cardboard curbside. “Office paper”
includes office and computer papers
of all colors, junk mail, and writing
papers. Office paper can be mixed
with newspapers, magazines, and
catalogs in brown paper bags and set
next to the yellow bin. Cardboard
must be flattened and placed under
the yellow bin. The City has hired a
private company, Century Disposal
of Maryland, to provide the expanded recycling collection.
For additional information, or to
confirm the new collection day, call
the Solid Waste Division of Transportation and Environmental Services at 703-751-5130 or visit
www.alexandriava.gov/tes/sw.
CELEBRATTION OF
BEATLEY’S FIFTH
ANNIVERSARY
T
he Alexandria Library and
Alexandria Library Foundation invite you to the naming
of the William J. Birchler Periodical Room. Please join us on January
30, at 2PM, for the naming ceremony. Refreshments served from
1 to 5PM.
Contact Mark Schwartz at
[email protected]
or 703-519-3498.
18TH CENTURY
SWORDPLAY AT
GADSBY
J
oin Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
for a unique living history program as you learn a skill all
18th century gentleman must
know—swordplay. The program includes re-enactment of 18th-century
swordplay and a display and discussion of 18th-century weapons. This
popular family event is suitable for
all ages and will include some audience participation as you practice
your new-found talents.
This program, Saturday, February 5, 11AM–4:30PM, is open to
the general public and is a great
scout activity. Demonstrations last
1 hour; last tour starts at 3:30PM.
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is
located at 134 North Royal Street,
Old Town Alexandria. Cost is $5 per
person, ages 5 and up. Special scout
patch available for $3. Reservations
required. Visit www.gadsbystavern.
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org or call for more information,
703-838-4242.
FAIRFAX COUNTY
AARP DRIVER SAFETY
PROGRAM AT RCC
E
ven if you’ve never been involved in a traffic accident, it
may be time to review your
driving skills. With aging, changes
occur in hearing, vision, flexibility
and reaction time. You can learn to
adjust your skills to compensate for
those changes at RCC’s AARP
Driver Safety Workshop, which will
be held at the RCC, Hunters Woods
on Monday and Tuesday, January
31 and February 1 from 10AM to
3PM, and repeated Tuesday and
Thursday, March 22 and 24.
The workshop is designed to help
participants:
1. Improve driving skills and update
knowledge of the rules of the road.
2. Learn about normal age-related
physical changes, and how to adjust driving to allow for these
changes.
3. Reduce your traffic violations,
crashes, and chances for injuries.
4. Drive more safely.
5. Get an insurance discount. Auto
insurance companies in most
states provide a multiyear discount to AARP graduates.
The workshop covers:
• Maintaining proper following
distance at all times,
• Changing lanes and making turns
at intersections safely,
• The effects of medications on
driving,
• Minimizing the effect of dangerous blind spots,
• Limiting driver distractions such
as eating, smoking and cell phone
use,
• Using safety belts, air bags, and
anti-lock brakes properly,
• Maintaining physical flexibility,
• Monitoring driving skills and capabilities.
This course is intended for persons age 50 and older. Registration is
required in advance. You may register either in person or by faxing a
completed RCC Registration form to
703-476-8617. A check for $10
payable to AARP is due to the instructor on the first day of class.
For further information, directions, or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Reston
Community Center at 703-476-4500
(V/TTY) or visit the website at
www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
RCC’S CLASSIC MOVIE
SHOWCASE
T
ravel back in time with
RCC’s Senior Classic Movie
Showcase. See the
films you love in the comfort of
RCC CenterStage from 10AM to 12
noon. A free continental breakfast is
served to movie-goers at 9:15AM.
This season’s movie schedule is
as follows:
January 31: The Manchurian
Candidate (1962). Starring Frank
Sinatra and Laurence Harvey. Psychological thriller about a brainwashed Korean War veteran who is
brainwashed into becoming a political assassin. Angela Lansbury is
also a cast member.
February 28: An American in
Paris (1951). Gene Kelly and Leslie
Caron discover Art and Love in Gay
Paree. Directed by Vincente Minnelli; written by Alan Jay Lerner.
March 21: Mutiny on the Bounty
(1935). Clark Gable and Charles
Laughton in a classic tale of adventure and mayhem on the high seas.
April 18: His Girl Friday (1940).
A newspaper editor uses every trick
in the book to keep his ace reporter
ex-wife from remarrying in this
romantic comedy starring Cary
Grant and Rosalind Russell.
May 16: The Searchers (1956).
One of the greatest Westerns ever
made. John Wayne plays Ethan Edwards, a Civil War veteran who
searches the West for his niece who
was captured by the Indians. In the
course of the film, it becomes difficult to determine whether he intends
to rescue her or kill her. Directed by
John Ford, co-starring Jeffery
Hunter and featuring an 18-year old
Natalie Wood.
This film series is intended for
people age 55 and older. For further
information, directions, or to request a
reasonable accommodation, contact
the Reston Community Center at 703476-4500 (V/TTY) or visit the website at www.restoncommunitycenter.
com. The Reston Community Center,
Hunters Woods, is located in the lower
level of the Hunters Woods Shopping
Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road,
Reston, VA.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
FREE POSITIVE
PARENTING CLASSES
S
outhern Maryland Hospital
Center offers Positive Parenting classes facilitated by The
Family Tree. Classes run from Friday, February 4th through Friday,
April 22nd. All classes meet at
6:00PM–8:00PM in Southern
Maryland Hospital Center’s Library.
It is dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and
neglect and is open to anyone interested in learning positive parenting
practices. A certificate is awarded
upon completion. Free. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION.
To register, or for more information about services offered, call
Karen Newsome at 301-909-2318
or 2319, 24-Hour Family Stress Line
800-243-7337. The Southern Maryland Hospital Center is located at
7503 Surratts Road, Clinton, MD
20735.
WASHINGTON, DC
SAMHSA MEDIA ROUND
TABLE IN WASHINGTON
C
o-occurring substance abuse
and mental disorders are
more common than most
professional counselors, medical
personnel or the general public realize. Few individuals suffering from
these co-occurring illnesses are
treated for both illnesses, even
though outcomes are enhanced when
both illnesses are addressed, and
leaving one disorder untreated can
cause both to get worse.
The Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) will hold a press round
table to discuss co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders
and unveil its new Treatment Improvement Protocol, Substance
Abuse Treatment for Persons with
Co-Occurring Disorders, TIP 42, on
January 31 at 9:30AM at the
National Press Club, 14th and F
Street, NW, Washington, DC, Murrow Room.
PRAYER VIGIL AT
IRAQI EMBASSY
T
he Christian Defense Coalition, National Association of
Evangelicals and the National Clergy Council is calling for
72 hours of nationwide prayer and
fasting regardig the upcoming Iraqi
elections this Sunday.
The prayer vigil will be held
Friday, January 28, at 11:15AM in
front of the Iraqi Embassy located at
1801 P St. NW in Washington, D.C.
Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, states, “We urge all Christians
and people of good will to unite for a
time of prayer and fasting concerning God’s protection and blessing
over the Iraqi elections. Regardless
of one’s past views of the war, it is
essential that differences be put aside
as Americans pray for freedom and
democracy to take hold in Iraq and
for the violence to end.”
For more information contact
Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney at 540-3738099.
REGIONAL REALITY
CHECK SUMMIT
N
early 300 elected officials
and community, environmental, housing and business
leaders from Washington and more
than 20 jurisdictions around the Beltway will attend a unique one-day exercise—known as Reality Check—to
envision how the region will absorb
another 2 million people and 1.6 million jobs over the next 25 years. The
event, the first of its kind in the
Greater Washington region, will be
held Wednesday, February 2nd,
2005 at the Ronald Reagan Building
and International Trade Center.
Through discourse and negotiation, all 300 participants will propose
alternative growth scenarios by
placing LEGO® blocks representing
a certain amount of households and
jobs on a grid-covered map of the region. The results of this work will
set the groundwork for needed regional dialogue and future action to
accommodate growth in a way that
leverages resources, adds value to
our communities, and protects our
environment and quality of life.
The exercise has been designed to
accomplish four tasks:
1. Provide a region-wide awareness
of the level of growth that is
coming
2. Allocate projected housing and
job growth throughout the region
3. Recognize the legitimate points
of view of different stakeholders
4. Lay the foundation for the development of a concrete list of next
steps to assure quality growth to
meet the region’s needs over the
next two decades
For more information, visit
www.RealityCheckWashington.
org or contact Beth Offenbacker at
703-683-4815 x202.
IKE LEGGETT FOR MONTGOMERY
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
I
ke Leggett recently announced the start of his
campaign for Montgomery County Executive.
Council President three times,
Leggett served for 16 years on
the Montgomery County
Council and for the last two
years as Chair of the Maryland
Democratic Party.
The campaign begins with
the mailing of a letter including a statement of issues page
and a testimonial page to thousands of friends who will recognize that Leggett has exceptionally strong and deep
qualifications for this position.
Leggett has for 25 years
Ike Leggett
demonstrated unusual leadership in bringing people together to help solve the County’s problems. He has attracted strong
support from other leaders, reflected in quotes even from those with
differing views on issues such as former County Executives Sid
Kramer and Neal Potter. The Leggett campaign already has participants from varied backgrounds, occupations and interests beginning
to build a broad coalition of supporters from all over the County.
Please visit Ike’s website at www. ikeleggett.org for more information on his qualifications, and to review his stand on the issues that
are relevant to this campaign.
THE METRO HERALD
SPORTS AND RECREATION/TSUNAMI RELIEF
January 28, 2005
44TH ANNUAL
WASHINGTON
BOAT SHOW
CAMPING WORLD CUSTOMERS PREPARE
TO “TRAVEL ACROSS AMERICA”
F
ebruary promises exciting
things for Camping World customers nationwide. During the
weekend of February 17–21, Camping World stores will be conducting
the “Travel Across America” game.
Camping World customers are invited to visit any Supercenter for a
chance to spin the prize wheel in an
effort to move their miniature RV
game piece across a United States
map. If the RV is successfully moved
across the country in 4 spins or less,
the customer will be awarded a valuable Camping World prize. Additionally, each customer that spins the
wheel will be eligible to enter a drawing for a $100 Camping World merchandise certificate to be awarded in
each Camping World store.
As an added bonus, all Camping
World stores will hold 5-day only
specials on select merchandise during the weekend of February 17–21.
Camping World has 40 retail
locations and 2 collision repair centers. The nationwide retailer offers
8,000 products geared toward the
RVing community through its retail
stores, extensive mail-order catalog
and online shopping network. Camping World repair and service centers
staff trained professionals adept at installing or repairing any product purchased at Camping World stores such
as accessories, appliances and other
equipment for RVs or towed vehicles.
For more information visit
www.campingworld.com.
BENEFIT CABARET FOR
TSUNAMI RELIEF
I
t’s much more affordable than
you think. There’s no better
family activity. And it’s the perfect time to begin the adventure that
you’ve always dreamed about as the
44th Annual Washington Boat Show
sails into the new Washington Convention Center on February 9–13.
This Washington tradition presents
over eight acres of displays that highlight the pure joy of owning a boat or
simply enjoying the boating lifestyle
of spending time on the water. More
than 500 boats of all shapes and
sizes—express cruisers, motor
yachts, runabouts, fishing boats, family boats and more—will be available
for purchase at special show prices
starting as low as $10,000 for an entry
boat, motor & trailer.
Among the featured attractions of
this year’s show are:
• Queen of the show 55-foot Sea
Ray 500 Sundancer (priced @
$1,200,000)
• Fastest boat in the show/Cigarette
39 Top Gun Unlimited (clocked
@ 85 mph)
• Mid-Atlantic debuts of the Chaparral 216 Sunesta and the Chris
Craft 19 Speedster
As a complement to choosing the
right boat, the show also presents opportunities to learn about financing,
insurance, maintenance/repair and
power and sailing schools that teach
you how to handle your dream boat.
Jeffrey Carlson
Hundreds of display booths will offer
a “boater’s paradise” of accessories,
including the latest in electronics,
nautical clothing, boating gadgets and
gizmos, new products and services.
The Washington Boat Show—
presented by SunTrust Marine Lending—runs Wednesday, February 9
–Sunday, February 14. Show hours
are 12:00 noon–9:30PM Wednesday–Friday, 10:00AM–9:00PM
Saturday and 11:00AM–6:00PM
Sunday. Adult tickets are $10, children 6–12 are $4 and kids 5 and
under are free with a paying adult.
For the first time, advance tickets
can be charged through Ticketmaster
202-397-SEAT (7328) or online at
www.ticketmaster.com. Discount
coupons good for $2 off Wednesday
–Friday admission are available at
area Safeway stores.
The Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW is
easily accessible by Metro—the Mt.
Vernon Square/7th Street Station
(Yellow/Green lines) is located right in
the Convention Center. Parking is free
at Metro-operated lots on weekends.
For additional information, visit
www.washigtonboatshow.com.
Robert Cuccioli
Featuring cast members of Lorenzaccio and special guests
Monday, January 31, 2005
Cocktails at 6PM
Performance at 6:30PM
Mimi’s Bistro • 2120 P St. NW
Tickets: $100*
J
effrey Carlson (Broadway’s “Taboo” ) and Robert Cuccioli
(Broadway’s “Jekyll and Hyde” ) are among the “Lorenzaccio” cast
members and guest cabaret artists performing to benefit UNICEF.
For more information and/or to order tickets online, call The Shakespeare Theatre Box Office at 202-547-1122, option 3.
*Ticket is 100% tax deductible
ICE SKATING PAVILION FUNDRAISER
FOR TSUNAMI RELIEF
R
eston Town Center’s Ice
Skating Pavilion will host a
three day fundraiser to benefit tsunami relief in South East Asia.
Starting Monday, February 7
through Wednesday, February 9th
from 11AM–9PM, 50% of Ice
Skating proceeds will be donated to
the South Lakes High School
fundraising effort for this cause.
Everyone is invited to come and
skate with the Washington Capitals
mascot, Slapshot, who will be at the
rink from 5–7PM each evening with
prizes and entertainment.
Students from the South Lakes
High School Leadership Class/
Student Government, SLICE International Club, the National Honor
Society, and the Fellowship of Chris-
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tian Athletes are very involved. “I
believe the neatest part of this story
is that our multi-cultural community
of students has stepped up to the
challenge,” stated Jamie Petrik, faculty member in charge of helping to
organize the fundraising. The
proceeds raised by the South Lakes
High School effort will be donated to
World Vision.
The Ice Skating Pavilion, operated by Lance Curran, has supported many local schools, scout
troops and community groups
through fundraisers over the years.
For Ice Skating hours of operation and admission rates please call
the skating hotline at 703-709-6300
or visit www.restontowncenter.
com.
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CLASSIFIED ADS/BIDS & PROPOSALS
January 28, 2005
Only $250 buys a
25-word classified ad in
98 newspapers
across Virginia.
Call: The Metro Herald at
703-548-8891
OR
Virginia Press Services at
804-521-7571
to place your ad in the
AD NETWORK
CLASSIFIEDS
NEED JOB? CRST TRANSPORTATION. NO EXPERIENCE? NO PROBLEM!
Truck
Driver
Training
$400–$700/week. No Credit Check. No
Monthly Payments. HIRING IN YOUR
AREA. 1-877-443-8289.
Excellent coverage. No limitations,
includes Dental, Vision, Pre-existing
Conditions OK! Call WCS 1-800-2889214 ext. 2321.
ADOPTION
ADOPT: Young, happily married couple
longs to adopt newborn. We will provide
a home filled with love and laughter.
Expenses paid. Sue & Eric 800-7712696.
AUTO SALVAGE FOR SALE
AUTO SALVAGE YARD—1,200 OLD
CARS. Numerous trucks, buses,
tractors, bulldozers. Tons and tons of
metal. 60 years of collection. Selling to
settle estate. Also farmland and timber.
434-376-2473.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE. Do you
earn $800 in a day? Your own local
candy route. Includes 30 Machines and
Candy. All for $9,995. 1-800-814-6047.
Are you making $1,710 per week? All
cash vending routes with prime
locations available now! Under $9,000
investment required. Call Toll Free
(24–7) 800-637-7444.
EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
• • ANNOUNCEMENT • • NOW HIRING For 2005 Postal Jobs $17.50–
$59.00/Hour. Paid Training. Full Benefits. No Experience Necessary. Green
Card OK. Call 866-399-5718 Ext. 154.
Fee.
• • Government & Postal Jobs • •
Public Announcement. $12–48/hour.
Now Hiring: BENEFITS & RETIREMENT. Application and Info: 866-2429091 Dept. P-882. 8a.m.–11 p.m.
7 days. Fee.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
SAWMILLS—$2,695.00—Lumbermate-2000 & LumberLite-24. Norwood
Industries also manufactures utility ATV
attachments, log skidders, portable
board edgers and forestry equipment.
www.norwoodindustries.com—Free
information: 800-578-1363 ext. 300N.
FINANCIAL SERVICES/
MONEY TO LEND
ANY CREDIT RATING! 1ST & 2ND
Mortgages Fast! Low Rates! Easy
Payment Plans! No Upfront Fees! Apply
Free/Call Charles Toney or Kim
Patterson (804) 364-3666 or toll-free
(800) 401-1011. Aggressive Mortgage.
$$ As seen on TV. Cash now for your
future Settlement payments, Annuity
payments, Lottery payments. www.
ppicash.com. Don’t wait for your $$$
CALL (800) 509-1607 Now!
HEALTH/BEAUTY
Family Health Care w/Prescription
Plan! $69.95/month: Best network,
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HELP WANTED
EDUCATION
TEACHER RECRUITMENT FAIR—
Western Virginia Public Education
Consortium—Friday, February 4, 2005
(4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Saturday, February 5, 2005 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)—
Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard,
Salem, VA. Participating School Divisions will solicit applications to fill 800+
vacancies. For a uniform job application
and information visit www.wvpec.org—
Job Fair or call (540) 831-6399/(540)
831-6414. Participating Virginia school
divisions: Alleghany, Bath, Bland,
Botetourt, Carroll, Covington, Craig,
Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Roanoke City,
Roanoke County, Salem, and Wythe.
GREAT VIRGINIA TEACH-IN 2005—
Virginia’s Teacher Recruitment Job Fair.
Over 100 school districts represented!
Greater Richmond Convention Center
(March 5, 2005). Call toll-free (866) 79TEACH or visit www.doe.virginia.gov.
SALES
Virginia Press Services Inc., located
in Glen Allen, VA, has an immediate
opening for a seasoned sales representative to sell newspaper advertising in
the Virginia/DC territory. We are seeking
a high-energy team player. Previous
sales experience necessary. VPS offers
an excellent compensation and benefits
package. Position is salary plus commission. If you thrive in a sales environment in which you have an unlimited income based on your own sales, please
email your resume for consideration to:
[email protected] (EOE).
Drivers/OTR—Tanker looking for Professional drivers! NEW 2005 Equipment, Top Pay, BONUSES, Prepass &
EZ Pass, Rider Program & Much more!
North American Tank Lines 866-7486285.
65 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! No
experience needed! Learn to drive a
truck at Shippers Choice! Job ready in
4 weeks! Good pay & benefits! 1-800874-7131.
LOTS AND ACREAGE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
19
ACRES—WEST
VIRGINIA—
$59,990. On top of Short Mountain.
Incredible Views. Near Baker, in Hardy
County. Utilities to lot. Two hours
from DC. 304-856-2957. www.
melbourneproperties.net.
FREE 4-ROOM DIRECTV SYSTEM
includes standard installation. 3
MONTHS FREE HBO & Cinemax!
Access to over 225 channels! Limited
time offer. S&H, restrictions apply.
1-800-270-4654.
MEDICAL
Power Wheelchairs, Scooters and
Hospital Beds at absolutely no cost to
you. Call Toll Free 800-708-9301.
SWIMMING POOLS $697. Save $$$
On New, Huge 19’x31’ Pools! Complete
with Sundeck, Safety Fence, Ladders,
Liner and Filter. Factory Installation
Required. Call Today! 24 hours. 1-800447-7207. Limited Area.
DRIVER—HUGE DRIVER SHORTAGE!!! CDL TRAINING FOR CLASS
“A” OR CLASS “B”. Local and O-T-R
jobs available for CDS Grads! CDS
Tractor Trailer Training 1-800-646-2374.
15% pay raise! $.46/mile-OTR!
$.44/mile-regional plus home most
weekends. $.91/mile-Operators plus
fuel stabilization! Because our drivers
deserve the best! HEARTLAND
EXPRESS 1-866-282-5861 www.
heartlandexpress.com.
Drivers—Contractors: If the high cost
of fuel has you in a bind, make a break
for lower prices with our FUEL
DISCOUNT. This program ensures you
save 40% or more on each gallon!
When the pump price reads $2.20 per
gallon, you pay just $1.31—Incredible
savings plus 85 cpm, loaded or empty!
Paid plates & permits, no forced dispatch. Weekly settlements, full benefits
available 877-452-5627. 3 months
experience required.
Drivers: Did you resolve to find a better
job in ’05? NOW is the time, HERE is
the job: Run OTR, be home every 14
days and earn up to 43 cpm. You’ll have
an assigned truck that goes home with
you for time off, a full benefits package &
a steady paycheck each week. Monthly
bonuses also offered. Fulfill your New
Year’s resolution—call now: 877-4525627. Orientation starts next week!
EOE.
Drivers: Owner Operators; Fleet Owners; Tractors $1.53, Straight Trucks
$1.15–$1.35. free Qualcomm/Trip Pak.
Call Tri-State Expedited 888-320-5424.
TRUCK DRIVERS
ADVANCE YOUR DRIVING CAREER!
Increase in Pay Package. Contractors &
Company Needed. Flatbed—Refrigerated—Tanker. Over-the-Road. Some
Regional. Commercial Driver’s License
Training.
1-800-771-6318.
www.
primeinc.com.
Owner Operators! Average Weekly
Pay $2500–$3000, Pay On Demand,
Free Base Plates, Currently Paying 19
cpm Fuel Surcharge. Call Now 800-283PATH. www.pathtrucklines.com.
COMPANY DRIVERS WITH MINIMUM
1 YEAR OTR EXPERIENCE, $.35 CPM
AND $1500 SIGNING BONUS, EAST
COAST
OPERATION,
WILLIAM
EDWARDS, INC. 1-800-876-3436.
EPES TRANSPORT, NEW Pay
Package 2005. No NYC/Canada.
Drivers home every weekend. Company
drivers 1 year OTR experience required.
CDL-A. O/O paid base plates, permits,
liability insurance, fuel tax, fuel
surcharge. Benefits program available.
30-month zero out Lease Purchase
program.
1-800-948-6766
www.
epestransport.com.
Driver—COVENANT TRANSPORT.
Excellent Pay & Benefits for Experienced Drivers, O/O, Solos, Teams &
Graduate Students. Bonuses Paid
Weekly. Equal Opportunity Employer.
888-MORE PAY (888-667-3729).
LAND FOR SALE
20+ acres. Creeks, usable mountain
property, 50 mile views. All 2 hours
from DC. Minutes from C&O Canal/
Potomac River. www.landneardc.com
800-888-1262.
2 hours DC. 1,600’ CREEK
FRONTAGE. 20 + Acres—$109,900.
New to market. Rare, usable mountain
property with long range views. Low rate
financing. Call before it sells 800-8881262.
Minutes to C&O Canal. 50 Mile Views.
20+ Acres—$119,900. Gently rolling
terrain. Close to 3 state parks! Enjoy
boating, golfing, fishing, hiking, biking,
rock climbing & horseback riding. All
within 1 hour of property. Excellent
financing. Call now 800-888-1262.
Near Romney, WV. Best of Both
Worlds CREEKS/VIEWS. 20+ Acres—
$139,900. Enjoy end-of-road privacy. 50
mile, east/west views! Bonus: Over 800’
creek frontage! Will sell fast! Only one!
Excellent financing. Call 800-888-1262.
ASHEVILLE, NC AREA. Spectacular
Mountain View & River Lots. Paved
roads, clubhouse & more. NEW
RELEASE! POSSIBLE $5k DISCOUNT!
Bear River Community. Call 866-4115263.
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CLASSIFIED ADS/BIDS & PROPOSALS/BUSINESS NEWS
January 28, 2005
SCHOOLS/INSTRUCTION
EARN YOUR DEGREE—Online from
home. Business, Paralegal, Computers,
Networking and more. Financial Aid
available, job placement assistance,
and computers provided. Call free (866)
858-2121.
AIRLINE MECHANIC—Rapid Training
for a high paying career—Aviation
Maintenance. FAA predicts severe
shortage. Financial Aid—Job Placement
assistance (888) 349-5387. AIM—6
locations.
HUGE Savings! 20x24, 30x60, 35x50.
Perfect Garage/Workshop/Barn. Call
1-800-341-7007. www.SteelMasterUSA.
com.
TIMBER FOR SALE
TIMBER SALE—Sealed Bid Opening
5:00p.m. Friday, February 25, 2005. 154
acres—Pine & Hardwood. Naruna, VA.
Call 434-376-2473 for appointment or
location. Good Road.
VACATION PROPERTIES
STEEL BUILDINGS
Steel Arch Buildings! Genuine SteelMaster® Buildings, factory direct at
MYRTLE
BEACH/NORTH,
SC—
OCEANFRONT! To $150 Discount
Summer Beach Rentals. Private
homes/condos. Spring/Summer Get-A-
Ways! Free Brochure. Call 866-8782797, or www.elliottrealty.com—Preview Properties!
WORK FROM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES
DATA ENTRY Work from home. Flexible Hours! $$$ Great Pay!$$$ Personal
Computer required. 1-800-873-0345
ext. #201.
$600.00 PER WEEK possible mailing
our simple postcards from home.
Supplies & training provided. Genuine
opportunity. FT/PT FREE Information
package. Call 708-231-7373 (24-hour
recording).
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK
AND PLANNING COMMISSION (M-NCPPC)
hereby invites sealed bids from interested parties for IFB No. B25-149
for Providing PBX Services at Various Locations in Montgomery
County, Maryland, in accordance with the specifications to be
furnished by the Purchasing Division, 6611 Kenilworth Ave., Suite
300, Riverdale, Maryland 20737. Each bid must be submitted to the
Purchasing Office at the above address. Bids must be received before
11:00AM, Friday, Februay 11, 2005. Request for copies of this
solicitation and any questions regarding this bid may be directed to
Tina J. Baham, Procurement Specialist at (301) 454-1602, TTY
(301) 454-1493. All bids and associated documents will become the
property of the M-NCPPC and will be considered public information.
The Commission is an E.O.E. with special procurement rules for
Minorities, Females, and the Disabled.
JAY TIMMONS TO LEAD TEW CARDENAS
DOMESTIC ADVOCACY GROUP IN DC
Jay Timmons
T
ew Cardenas LLP Partner Al
Cardenas recently announced the addition of Jay
Timmons to the Tew Cardenas
Advocacy Group in Washington, DC.
Timmons most recently served as
Executive Director of the National
Republican Senatorial Committee
(NRSC) during the 2004 election
cycle.
Jay was one of the most sought
after senior public officials in Washington DC after the November 2004
elections. His judgment, experience
and know-how will make him an immediate key participant in Washington's lobbying community,” said
Cardenas, who oversees the Governmental Affairs practice in the firm's
Washington, Miami and Tallahassee
offices.
Timmons will serve as Senior
Director to head the firm’s growth of
the Federal Domestic practice area.
“We are committed to devote the resources necessary in creating one of
Washington’s top advocacy practices,” said Cardenas, who served as
Florida Co-Chairman of the Bush
Cheney 2004 campaign.
As Senator George Allen’s (RVA) Executive Director at the NRSC
during the 2004 election cycle, Timmons served as a valuable member
of the Senate Republican Leadership
staff, advising Senators and their
senior aides on policy and campaign
issues.
TWO SPRINT EMPLOYEES CHOSEN FOR
THE 50 MOST IMPORTANT BLACKS
IN TECHNOLOGY
T
he editors of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine have selected
Paget L. Alves, president—Strategic
Markets, Sprint Business Solutions,
and Vallerie Parrish-Porter, vice
president—Enterprise
Services,
Sprint, for the prestigious 50 Most
Important Blacks in Technology list
for 2005.
Honorees are chosen for this annual list based on their work in making technology part of global society.
During the year that the list is publicized, its members are presented to
young people as role models, and
their accomplishments are upheld as
examples of the important contributions made on a daily basis by the
millions of Blacks in high-tech jobs
around the world.
Sprint is extremely proud to have
two notable employees selected for
the 50 Most Important Blacks in
Technology list. “As a leading global
communications company, Sprint
embraces a culture of inclusion that
brings to bear the best of every employee’s capabilities and potential,”
says David Thomas, chief diversity
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officer—Sprint. “This acknowledgment exemplifies Paget’s and Vallerie’s efforts to foster an environment of creativity and innovation
that help Sprint sustain a competitive
advantage, fuel growth and achieve
superior market performance.”
The 50 Most Important exemplars will gather for a colloquium
and awards dinner where increasing
Black entrepreneurship, executive
development and educational readiness for the “Digital Economy” will
be discussed. The event will be held
on Friday, February 18, 2005, in
Baltimore, MD.
The honorees will also be featured in the January/February
2005 edition of US Black Engineer
& Information Technology magazine, which is distributed to the top
engineering campuses and IT professionals all over the country.
For more information on Sprint’s
diversity and inclusion initiatives,
please visit www.sprint.com/
diversity . For more information
about the US Black Engineer &
Information Technology magazine
visit www.blackengineer.com.
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