5.30.13 - Prince George`s Post
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5.30.13 - Prince George`s Post
The Prince George’s Post A CommuniTy newsPAPer for PrinCe GeorGe’s CounTy Since 1932 Vol. 81, No. 22 May 30 — June 5, 2013 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents O’Malley, Miller, Busch Sign Transportation Act Legislation Supports More Than 57,200 Jobs, Invests $4.4 Billion in Projects Statewide By PRESS OFFICER Office of the Governor CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE PHOTO BY YAGANA SHAH Mike Williams explains a homework assignment to Brianna McKinney, a junior at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, during an AP World History class. Complexion of Maryland Teaching Corps Fails to Reflect Student Body By YAGANA SHAH Capital News Service WASHINGTON - Mike Williams recalls having only one, black, male teacher during his K-12 education in Montgomery County. “I felt a bit isolated. That’s coming from me, and I was fairly popular. I was an athlete,” said Williams, 43, now a social studies teacher at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda. He is among the 3.7 percent of black, male teachers in Maryland Public Schools teaching a student body that is nearly 18 percent black and male. The state continues to recruit a teaching corps to try to accurately reflect its student population because experts say it's good for students to be taught by a diverse faculty. Maryland has managed to boost Asian and Hispanic representation in its teaching corps over the past decade, but still has seen a fall in the representation of black teachers. “There’s been a conscious effort. We want our teaching population to reflect our student population. Now that’s a very lofty goal,” said Jeff Martinez, director of staffing at Montgomery County Public Schools. The percentage of black teachers in Maryland Public Schools has dropped more than 4.5 points to 16.57 percent over the past decade, while the percentage of Asian and Hispanic teachers has grown relatively sharply along with their respective student populations, according to a Capital News Service analysis. The percentage of Asian students has grown 1.1 percentage points, from 4.85 percent in 2003. The percentage of Hispanic students has grown even more sharply -- more than doubling from 6.39 percent in 2003 to 12.86 percent for the current school year. (The Maryland State Department of Education added Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and two or more races as self-reporting categories in 2010, which may contribute to a small degree of variation.) Diversity in the teaching corps is crit- ical in many ways, education experts say. “When we look at this particular issue, not only in the state of Maryland but across the country, one of the things we have to understand is that the picture for students of who is in front of the classroom sends a very important message about what they can be when they grow up,” said Chance Lewis, professor of urban education at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, who has authored several books on diversity in education. That message is one that Williams said he received growing up and stayed with him until he got to college. “It was going to Howard University and seeing others like me...other black males, despite what you saw in the media, despite all the negative images, I saw how brilliant and sharp black men were,” Williams said. Those examples of outstanding black men at Howard University instilled extra See DIVERSITY, Page A3 ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 16, 2013) – Governor Martin O’Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., and House Speaker Michael E. Busch, joined by Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, today signed the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013 (Transportation Act). The legislation will support thousands of jobs and invests an average of $800 million a year at full implementation and a total of $4.4 billion over the next six years (FY 2014 - FY 2019). As a result of the passage of the legislation, Governor O’Malley was able to announce today the first round of highway and transit projects to be funded with money generated by the Transportation Act. “Working together with Senate President Miller, Speaker Busch and the members of the General Assembly, we have guaranteed a sustainable transportation funding source that will support more than 57,200 jobs, create a safer, more efficient transportation network, and spur economic development,” said Governor O’Malley. “This historic transportation bill allows us to move forward with the first new major transportation projects in more than eight years and get our construction industry back to work. Today, I am pleased to announce $1.2 billion for key new highway and transit See TRANSPORT, Page A5 Mikulski, Congressional Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat Sexual Assalt in Military By PRESS OFFICER Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s Office Bipartisan Senate-House Bill Creates Transformational Change Needed for Real Accountability In Military Justice System by Removing the Chain of Command From Decision Making Over Whether Serious Crimes Are Prosecuted, Also Reforms Article 60 so Commanders Cannot Overturn Jury Verdicts for Serious Crimes According to DOD Estimates, More Than 26,000 Incidents of Sexual Assault or Unwanted Sexual Contact occurred in 2012; Overall Reports Increased 37%; Sexual Assault Crimes Increased 6% to 3,374 Reports; Only 238 Convictions WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (DMd.) joined Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) to announce new bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would reform the military justice system by removing the prosecution of all crimes pun- See ASSAULT, Page A3 Japanese Cars Represent Prince George’s County Launches Best, Worst of Maryland Property Standards Anti-Blight Plan Auto Emissions Tests By PRESS OFFICER County Executive’s Office By JEREMY BARR Capital News Service WASHINGTON -- Marylanders looking to purchase an environmentally friendly car should look east, Far East, new data shows. Japanese automakers Lexus, Subaru and Honda had the lowest failure rates on emissions tests in Maryland in 2010 and 2011, according to a Capital News Service analysis of more than 3 million test records obtained through a Public Information Act request. Lexus, at 4.8 percent, was the only automaker with a failure rate under 5 percent. Subaru and Honda followed closely, with 5 percent and 5.1 percent failure rates, respectively. Even more impressive, Japan produced the nine car models with the lowest failure rates on the On Board Diagnostic (O) Test, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of all emissions tests in Maryland. But a Japanese automaker also ended up on the bottom on the heap. If you drive an Isuzu – a Japanese vehicle manufacturer that produced automobiles with General Motors -- and had your vehicle emissions-tested in Maryland in See EMISSIONS, Page A7 Twenty-five point plan released amid backdrop at house demolition site LARGO, MD – On Wednesday, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, and Prince George’s County Council Chair, Andrea Harrison, along with Department of Environmental Resources (DER) Acting Director Adam Ortiz and other County officials, formally announced the launch of the Property Standards Reform Action Plan; a 25-point agenda outlining code enforcement services PHOTO BY COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, County Councilmembers Andrea Harrison, District 5 and Mary Lehman, District 1 and other government officials pose with happy community residents. designed to enforce the County Code and improve the quality of life in See BLIGHT, Page A7 INSIDE Fallen Heroes Memorial In conjunction with Police Week 2013, the Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff officially dedicated its “Fallen Heroes Memorial” memorializing the lives and service of Deputy First Class Elizabeth Magruder and Sergeant James Arnaud who were killed in the line of duty on August 29, 2002. Community, Page A3 My Tea Party Comment ... When I told MSNBC's Thomas Roberts on May 14th that the Tea Party was "the Taliban wing of American politics", a firestorm erupted. Arguing the IRS was correct to target them for extra scrutiny, I also said, "Here are a group of people who are admittedly racist, who are overtly political" and therefore worthy of IRS concern. Opinion, Page A4 Purple Line Industry Forum Seeking best practices and innovative approaches to building and financing the Maryland National Capital Purple Line, Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Transit Administration hosted an industry forum that drew more than 300 people including construction industry leaders from across North America. Business, Page A5 Movie Review “Frances Ha,” Twentysomething drifts aimlessly, tries to figure out what to do with his or her life. That one-line summary is practically its own genre in independent filmmaking. Plenty of movies dealing with the subject have been just fine, the sub-par entries that clog festival schedules make it hard for the truly special ones to be heard. Out on the Town, Page A6 Earth Talk Dear EarthTalk: I'm concerned about toxic ingredients in my cleaning supplies, especially now that I have young children. Where can I find safer alternatives? -- Betsy E., Hartford, CT Features, Page A7 A2 — May 30 — June 5, 2013 — The Prince George’s Post Towns and NeighborS In and Around Morningside-Skyline by Mary McHale 301 735 3451 Memorial Day at American Legion, Resurrection Cemetery, & Rolling Thunder The Memorial Day service at American Legion Post 259, in Clinton, was held May 27. Twin doctors who grew up in the area, both of them Army lieutenant colonels, were guest speakers, along with Sen. Mike Miller and other Maryland dignitaries. Memorial Day Mass at Resurrection Cemetery, in Clinton, was on May 27 , honoring loved ones buried there. Msgr. Barry Knestout celebrated the Mass. Meanwhile at the VFW in Morningside, Rolling Thunder thundered in on Friday, May 24. The motorcycles arrived from all over the U.S. to participate in Memorial Day services at Arlington Cemetery and throughout the Metro area. The VFW gave them a good send-off, with a spaghetti dinner on Friday, 5-to-7 p. m. Applause Congratulations to Albert Lewis, 8th-grade language arts teacher at Walker Mill Middle School in Capitol Heights, who has been chosen Prince George’s County Teacher of the Year. Angela Andress and Yvette Coley, teachers at Imagine Foundations at Morningside Morningside (formerly Elementary), were among the nominees for County Teacher of the Year. Congratulation to the Eleanor Roosevelt High School softball team, the Raiders, on clinching the County 4A League title. They’ll face Glen Burnie in the state semifinals this week. I’m proud of granddaughter Claire Mudd, freshman left-fielder for the Raiders. Xscape Theatres open in Brandywine Xscape 14 Theatres have opened on Matapeake Business Drive near the Brandywine Crossing shopping center. You can see “42” at 10 a.m. or “The Great Gatsby” at 10:15 a.m. for about $5—morning showings are much cheaper. Changing landscape The National Aquarium is closing September 30. Last week I took grandson Richard and daughter Kathleen to the aquarium and we realized what a treasure Washington will be losing. The aquarium has been around since the 1930s in the basement of the Commerce Department at 14th & Pennsylvania Avenue. The building will undergo renovation and the 1,500 fish will be moved, many to the aquarium in Baltimore. Posted on the building— which was Andrews Manor Theatre back in the 1960s— there’s a sign announcing ShopSmart. Do you know what kind of business this is? There was a hearing May 16 regarding the conversion of a warehouse into a school in Andrews Manor Shopping Center. The warehouse, I believe, is adjacent to the Have a Heart Ministry. Strayer University has been okayed for a preliminary plan of subdivision for a building on 5.4 acres at Auth Place and Brittania Way in Camp Springs. A site plan has been approved for 208 multifamily residential units at 4500 Telfair Blvd., off Auth Way in the Chelsea East project. Jacob & Sophia—again For the last two years, Jacob has been the most popular name for boys and Sophia has been the top name for girls. Jacob has been number one for 14 straight years, followed by Mason, Ethan, Noah and William. This is the second year in a row for Sophia, followed by Emma, Isabella, Olivia and Ava. The Social Security Administration’s Website lists the top 1,000 baby names each year dating back to 1880 when John and Mary were each number one. Now, John is 28th on the list and Mary is 123rd. May they rest in peace Carl C. Burger, 69, longtime resident of Woodland Road in Morningside and a member of the Morningside Sportsmen’s Club, died May 4. He and his late wife Denise held several offices in the Sportsmen. Survivors include his children, Anna Fox, Diane M. Pierpont, Cherie Marquart, Michael A. Burger and Carl C. Burger Jr.; 12 grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and a special friend, Edna Seeney. Services were at Cedar Hill Funeral Home. Arthur Fridley, D.D.S., 60, a dentist with offices in Temple Hills, died in Annapolis on May 7. He had been a 10-year resident of Shady Side and previously of New Carrollton. He was past president of the Maryland State Dental Association, a member of the International College of Dentists and other dental organizations. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River. His wife Valerie; daughter, Stacey Rainbold; and a sister, Donna Lilly, survive him. Milestones Happy birthday to Dennis Cook, Norma Edwards and my son John McHale, May 25; Christopher Nichols, May 26; Gary Lewis, Sr. and Steven Busky, May 27; my longtime next-door neighbor Teddy Burke and Kevin Nichols, May 30. Counseling Corner from the American Counseling Association Understanding Teenage Depression Virtually every teenager will have his or her moody moments. Parents may find their teenage child withdrawn, difficult to talk to, or even openly hostile. It can be frustrating for parents and sometimes indicates a real problem. It isn't difficult to understand why the typical teenager years can be difficult. For both teenagers and parents those years from 13 to 19 can sometimes seem out of control. There are the ongoing pressures of school work, the normal conflicts of adolescent social life, the physical changes brought on by puberty, and the ever present anxieties of our times, from school violence to terrorism threats. While most teens are able to handle such pressures with only occasional bouts of anxiety and moodiness, there are times when teens may find themselves overwhelmed by what is happening to them. That may result in a few days of your teen being more moody, irritable and withdrawn, or it may turn into a serious issue known as clinical depression. Clinical depression can be difficult to recognize in a teen. While adult depression is usually seen as sadness, teens tend to "mask" what they're feeling. Instead of seeming sad, they may seem constantly bored, irritable and uncommunicative. They may engage in risky behavior and withdraw from activities that they once enjoyed. While it takes a professional counselor or other mental health professional to diagnose clinical depression, there are signs that parents can look for: a prolonged sad, empty or anxious mood; trouble concentrating; eating and sleeping problems; decreased energy; or excessive feelings of guilt and worthlessness. When several of these symptoms are present for more than a few days, it's time for a parent to pay attention and take action. A starting point is simply encouraging your teen to share feelings and thoughts. Your job is to listen without being judgmental while acknowledging the reality of what your teen is feeling. Most importantly, take any references, threats or attempts at self-hurt seriously. Teen suicides are this nation's third leading cause of death for young people. If what you're hearing sounds serious, and if you've been seeing signs of depression for some time, seek out professional help. It might be your teen's school counselor or an outside professional counselor specializing in adolescent and family issues. The right help can do much get your teenager back on track and fully enjoying his or her adolescence. "Counseling Corner" is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to [email protected] or visit the ACA website at counseling.org Neighborhood Events PGCPS Cheerleaders Receive National Recognition Competing in U.S. Finals Brandywine-Aquasco by Ruth Turner 301 888 2153 YARD SALE Clinton United Methodist Women’s Sale will be held on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 8:00 AM. Table cost is $15.00 each. Our church is located at 10700 Brandywine Road. Church telephone number is 301-868-1281. Please call Carol Hughes (301) 780-3633 or Judy Jones-Terry (202) 8322850 to reserve a table or if you have any questions. Refreshments will be on sale. U.S. CHEERING and DANCE COMPETITION Prince George’s County Public Schools earned National Recognition in U.S. Cheering and Dance Competition. These cheerleaders completed against cheerleaders from across the United States in various areas of cheer superiority. Winning PGCPS cheerleaders included Walker Mill Middle School, Crossland High School, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Gwynn Park High School and Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School. UNION BETHEL CHRIST- IAN EDUCATION MINISTRY Come join us at Summer Camp from June 10, 2013August 14, 2013. Hours of Operation will be 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can register now. Call 301-372-8374 for more information. Program Director is Mrs. Anita S. Matthews. The Camp will include Field Trips, Guest Speaker, Computer Lab, Reading and Math Tutoring. There will be lots of Creative Art and Culinary Delights. Summer Camp address is 6810 Floral Park Road Brandywine, Maryland 20613. 1ST DMV CORVETTE SHOW Come out on July 27, 2013 and enjoy a fun filled day with live local jazz music. There will be a generation of Corvettes and an array of classic cars for all car lovers. There will also be a Corvette judged show for anyone who wants to enter their Corvette. The show will be held at the Lions Club in Brandywine Maryland on July 27 and July 28 at 9:00 AM. The cost is $20.00 and kids under 12 free. SUMMER DAY CAMP 1,2,3 Go Summer Fun at Day Camp at Camp Aquasco, Maryland for girls entering K through 6th grade who are members of the Girl Scouts. The Camp will be from June 17-21, 2013 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. The fee is $40 per girl (nonrefundable). This fee includes snack, tshirt and bus transportation. There will be games, songs, crafts and adventures. Financial assistance is available upon request. For more information contact: Association 21 Membership Specialist 301638-5353 extension 4021 or visit [email protected]. Registration deadline is June 4, 2013. HAT AND HEELS BRUNCH New Hope Fellowship (NHF) located at 15601 Brooks Church Road Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 presents Hat and Heels Brunch on June 8, 2013 from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM. Cost of ticket is $30.00. Telephone number is 301-8882171. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Call 310-627-0900 UPPER MARLBORO, MD - Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) middle and high school cheerleaders competed this month at the U.S. Finals Cheerleading and Dance National Competition in Virginia Beach, VA. The U.S. Finals Cheerleading and Dance National Competition is a culminating year-end event aimed at crowning champions in cheer in all divisions of cheer and dance in the United States. PGCPS cheerleaders competed against cheerleaders from across the United States in various areas of cheer superiority, including Varsity and Junior Varsity (JV) Advanced, as well as Varsity and JV Intermediate. Winning PGCPS cheerleaders include: • Walker Mill Middle School: 1st Place in the Middle School Intermediate Division and 1st Place in the Middle School Advanced Division • Crossland High School: 1st Place in Varsity Intermediate • Eleanor Roosevelt High School: 1st Place in JV Advanced • Gwynn Park High School: 1st Place in Varsity Advanced and 1st Place in JV Intermediate • Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School: 2nd Place in JV Advanced and 2nd Place in Varsity Advanced On the national scale, Walker Mill Middle School placed in the top ten amongst all nationally competing cheerleaders in their category. Competing PGCPS high schools placed in the top five amongst all nationally competing cheerleaders in their category. PGCPS cheerleaders ranked as the following in the U.S.: • Walker Mill Middle School: 8th in Intermediate Junior High School; 2nd in Advanced Junior High School • Crossland High School: 1st in Varsity Intermediate • Eleanor Roosevelt: 1st in JV Advanced • Gwynn Park High School: 1st in Varsity Advanced; 1st in JV Intermediate • Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School: 4th in Varsity Advanced; 2nd in JV Advanced About PGCPS: Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), one of the nation's 25 largest school districts, has 204 schools, approximately 125,000 students and nearly 18,000 employees. With an annual budget of $1.6 billion, the district serves a diverse student population from urban, suburban and rural communities. PGCPS is nationally recognized for its innovative programs and initiatives, including the expansion of Advanced Placement courses and partnerships with businesses and institutions of higher learning. May 30 — June 5, 2013 — The Prince George’s Post —A3 CommuNiTy Practical Money Skills By Jason Alderman Avoiding Hidden Flight, Hotel Fees By PRESS OFFICER County Executive’s Office The last few years have been tough economically for people. many Unemployment fears combined with plunging home, stock and retirement account values caused many to forgo big vacations – even though stressful times are when we most need to recharge our batteries. But with the economy turning around, many families are cautiously dipping their toes in the travel pool once again. Hotel occupancy rates have risen in many areas and airports are as crowded as ever. Airlines and hotels are notorious for tacking extra charges onto their bills. Here are a few to watch out for: • A few airlines allow one free checked bag (Southwest still allows two), but most charge up to $25 for the first checked bag each way, and even more for additional pieces. Plus, most now tack on hefty fees for overweight and over-sized checked and carry-on luggage, so measure and weigh your luggage carefully. • Expect to pay extra for things like changing flights, extra leg room, priority boarding, unaccompanied minors, pets, Wi-Fi access and food. Some airlines even charge extra to speak to a live person or to buy your ticket at the airport counter or by phone. • Airfarewatchdog.com, Travelnerd.com and Kayak offer great fee comparison charts for various airlines; but always double-check the airline’s own posted rules before booking your flight. • Some hotels charge extra if you check in before a certain time. Ask whether they’ll store your luggage for free until check-in so you can begin sightseeing unencumbered. • Many hotels charge a hefty penalty if you don’t cancel a reservation 24 to 72 hours beforehand and some also charge an early-departure fee – sometimes the equivalent of one night’s lodging. Read the hotel’s cancellation policy before booking, especially if you’re looking at a discounted, non-refundable rate. • Minibars often have electronic sensors that trigger a charge if you simply move the contents. Also, water or snacks sitting on the dresser may appear to be complimentary, but double-check before consuming. • Hotel parking in major cities can cost up to $50 a day, and many have mandatory valet parking, which means adding a tip on top of that. Research nearby municipal parking lots beforehand, or check the city’s tourism bureau for hotels offering parking promotions. Sometimes using public transportation and taxis is cheaper overall than paying for parking. • Some hotels and resorts automatically add housekeeping or spa gratuities to your bill, so ask first before leaving your own tip – unless of course the service was terrific. • Most hotels charge exorbitant amounts for local and long-distance calls made from room phones, so use your cellphone. • Resorts often charge extra for services they offer – such as gym access or daily newspaper delivery – even if you don’t use them. Find out the policy ahead of time and scrutinize your bill for unused services. • Ask to see your bill the night before you check out, so you can review it carefully for overcharges. • If you’re traveling abroad, be aware that using your cellphone can be mighty expensive. Research your carrier’s international calling plan and ask whether your phone is compatible with foreign networks. 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High, the Deputy Sheriff’s Association President Stanford Moore, family members of Deputies Magruder and Arnaud and members of the Sheriff’s Office were joined by, Prince George’s County & 7th Judicial Circuit Administrative Judge Sheila Tillerson Adams, Mr. Barry Stanton, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety, along with Corporal Vince Canales, President of Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 89 and Mr. John Bartlett, President of the Maryland FOP. In his remarks, Sheriff High said the moment of remembrance was important not only for those who were lost, but as well for the men and women who have served, who currently serve and who will serve. Of the ultimate sacrifice of PFC Magruder and Sergeant Arnaud, High said, “Their sacrifice reminds us that not all people believe in Diversity from A1 motivation in him to achieve. The diversity of teachers, or lack thereof, sends a strong message to students as it did to Williams. “When you look at AfricanAmerican teachers, AfricanAmerican students along with students from other racial Assault from A1 ishable by one year or more in confinement from the chain of command, except crimes that are uniquely military in nature, such as disobeying orders or going Absent Without Leave. “I'm volcanic about sexual assault in our military ranks. From Tailhook to Fort Hood, sexual assault is not an isolated incident, it is a systemic and persistent problem,” Senator Mikulski said. “It's time for real action. This legislation will help change the culture in our fighting forces. It will ensure that victims of sexual assault are not victimized again by commanders that looks the other way. Our fighting women and men in uniform need to know they have a government and leadership on their side, and that sexual assault, rape and abuse will not be tolerated.” PHOTO COURTESY PGC Sheriff Melvin C. High, the Deputy Sheriff’s Association President Stanford Moore, family members of Deputies Magruder and Arnaud and members of the Sheriff’s Office were joined by, Prince George’s County & 7th Judicial Circuit Administrative Judge Sheila Tillerson Adams, Mr. Barry Stanton, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety, along with Corporal Vince Canales, President of Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 89 and Mr. John Bartlett, President of the Maryland FOP the sanctity of human life and thus we are called to protect our society, yet in doing so, on too many occasions, our members must pay a heavy price for safety and freedom.” Judge Adams called Sheriff’s Deputies the guardian angel of the courts. In remembrance of Deputies Magruder and Arnaud, she said “We forget that deputies go into people’s intimate spaces to serve commitments of the courts and we don’t realize how important and volatile that can be.” Mr. Barry Stanton, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety, representing Public Safety and the Office of County Executive Rushern Baker Baker offered remarks and read the Dedication Proclamation Proclamation from the County Executive during the dedication. In his his remarks, Stanton spoke to the difficulty of forging ahead in the aftermath of an officer lost in the line of duty, saying,“We can’t understand how hard it is on those who serve, on those who lead or on those who love.” Deputy Sheriff’s Association President Corporal Stanford Moore called the dedication a very special day, and spoke about a total brotherhood of law enforcement officers, whether deputies, county police officers, fire-fighters, or municipal officers. ”Work and family, we separate the two. That’s what we signed up to do; it’s not for everybody,” he said. Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) 89, Corporal Vince Canales said he remembered the sad day when Deputy Magruder and Arnaud were killed because he was the officer in charge of the investigation. “I walked in today with a sad memory that can now be replaced by a happy memory because of this memorial.” State FOP Maryland President Rodney Bartlett spoke on behalf of the 23,000 law enforcement officers serving in the State of Maryland. Councilmember Mel Franklin read the County Council Dedication Proclamation, followed by Mr. Stanton, after which Chief Asst. Sheriff Colonel Darrin Palmer asked everyone to draw near to encircle the families and President Moore as the memorial was unveiled. The ceremony closed with a benediction by DSA Chaplain Eric Douglas as Retired Lt. Colonel Robert L. Kiker played “Taps”. For more information contact the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Press Information Office at 301-780- 2773. groups see low or no representation and so the perceived ability for African-American students to become a teacher doesn’t become real,” Lewis said. That’s why Williams originally wanted to work for Prince George’s County Schools when he entered teaching in 2002. Black students are 66.1 percent of the population in Prince George’s County Schools, and Williams saw this as an opportunity to serve as a positive role model for them. He ended up landing a job with Montgomery County Schools but quickly came to realize that it’s not only important for black students to see teachers that look like him. “It’s just as important for white, Asian and Latino students to see me as an AfricanAmerican, male teacher,” Williams said. “Diversity across the board is essential because what we’re trying to do is dispel myths that help us to equalize and treat people as people first, as opposed to stereotypes.” “America is home to the world’s best and brightest, brave men and women who join the armed services for all the right reasons – to serve our country, defend all that we hold sacred, and make America’s military the best the world has ever known,” Senator Gillibrand said. “But too often, these brave men and women find themselves in the fight of their lives not off on some faraway battlefield, but right here on our own soil, within their own ranks and commanding officers, as victims of horrific acts of sexual violence. Our bipartisan bill takes this issue head on by removing decisionmaking from the chain of command, and giving that discretion to experienced trial counsel with prosecutorial experience where it belongs. That’s how we will achieve accountability, justice and fairness.” “To be sure, the vast, overwhelming majority of our military personnel are honorable, conscientious, and respectful individuals, not rapists or harassers. It is for their sake that the pattern of covering up, blaming the victim, and failing to provide even the most basic protections that has been all too common for far too long must end,” said Senator Collins. “We must continue to work to ensure that no woman or man who joins the military is denied the justice and the protections available to civilians. Ultimately, the military’s policy of zero tolerance for sexual harassment and assault must become a culture of zero tolerance to prevent these crimes from occurring in the first place.” assaults in the military, only 3,000 were reported and only 300 were prosecuted. That means there are thousands of felons walking around -- free and dangerous -- in the military today,” Senator Boxer said. “This bill will encourage victims to report these heinous crimes and know that they will get swift and fair justice.” “The fact is that out of the 26,000 estimated sexual Also joining Senators Mikulski, Gillibrand, Collins and Boxer were Senators Mike Johanns (R-Neb.), Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Al Franken (DMinn.), Mazie Hirono (DHawaii), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Representatives Dan Benishek (R-Mich.) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), Richard Hanna (RN.Y.) and Kyrsten Sinema (DAriz.) A4 — May 30 — June 5, 2013 — The Prince George’s Post CommeNTary By Julian Bond Chairman Emeritus of the NAACP and a Professor at American University in Washington My Tea Party 'Taliban Comment... When I told MSNBC's Thomas Roberts on May 14th that the Tea Party was "the Taliban wing of American politics", a firestorm erupted. Arguing the IRS was correct to target them for extra scrutiny, I also said, "Here are a group of people who are admittedly racist, who are overtly political" and therefore worthy of IRS concern. I was not prepared for the slew of angry emails, including two from self-identified Black people (your worst nightmare, one said) I received. Many of them suggested I leave the country, reminiscent of the "Go back to Africa" chants racist crowds of Whites shouted at Black protestors in my youth. One said my advanced age - I am 73 - meant I would not be around to make such mischief much longer, and I should prepare for that quick eventuality. A few suggested my employer fire me, not knowing that I retired from that job a year ago. Several of the messages were badly written with misspelled words, including one from a relative by marriage - you can't choose your in-laws - reading "Your calling folks Talabans borders on Traitorism." This same correspondent noted I had been "head of the most classic Racist group in our country," referring to the NAACP, whose board I chaired for eleven years. Others characterized the NAACP, the nation's oldest civil rights group, interracial in membership and dedicated to racial integration since 1909, in the same way. After an exchange of messages with some of them, trying to convince them that while I opposed it, I didn't condemn every member of the Tea Party, the interactions became more civil and less hostile. Some even wished me well. But to a person they rejected the labels "racism" and "racist", even as I thought I had proved that the Tea Party has had racist, anti-Semitic and nativist elements from its beginning until today. One source is a study conducted for the NAACP by the Institute for Research and Education for Human Rights. Their study, called "Tea Party Nationalism", found "Tea Party ranks to be permeated with concerns about race and national identify and other so-called social issues. In these ranks, an abiding obsession with Barack Obama's birth certificate is often a stand-in for the belief that the first black president of the United States s not a "real American." It says Tea Party organizations have given platforms to anti-Semites, racists and bigots and "hardcore white nationalists have been attracted" to Tea Party protests. The link between the Tea Party and the Taliban was made by a prominent Republican office holder. In 2008, the Washington Post reported that former Chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee and present day Congressman Pete Sessions likened the GOP House minority to the Taliban, saying, "Insurgency, we understand perhaps a bit more because of the Taliban." Just as my arguments failed to convince my correspondents, so apparently does the actual evidence: Not the ugly racist signs and placards displayed at Tea Party rallies, not the shouts of the "n" word aimed at members of the Congressional Black Caucus, not the spittle hurled at civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis, not the racists expelled from the Tea Party for their venom, not the association of many members with the Council of Conservative Citizens, a lineal descendant of the White Citizen Council, not the antigay slurs aimed at former Congressman Barney Frank, not the members whose racism, anti-Semitism and xenophobia should be an embarrassment - not all or any of this could get them to acknowledge the label "racist." My Black correspondents even claimed that their race prohibited them from being racists, as if skin color was a proscription against ignorance. And many of my presumably non-Black correspondents accused me of being a racist, so my race apparently offered me no protection from this evil. What is the lesson here? That the label "racist" has become so toxic that almost everyone rejects it? That the toxicity makes the label unacceptable but its actual practice is still tolerable for many? Or that it is a defense against itself? As the relative-I-try-not-toclaim wrote, "I don't know any White people who hate Blacks like you advocate Blacks should hate whites." Or only that while the United States has made much progress in race relations, we still have a long, long way to go? To Be Equal Marc Morial, President and CEO National Urban League Biggest Crisis in America – Unemployment “Too often, our politics aren’t focused on the same things you are. Working hard. Supporting your family and your community. Making sure your kids have every chance in life.” President Barack Obama If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve probably noticed there’s no shortage of scandals or manufactured crises coming out of Washington these days. But the biggest crisis of all – the epidemic of double-digit unemployment and the huge gulf of economic disparities that continue to plague millions of Americans -- seems to be attracting little attention. This week, the National Urban League is shifting the nation’s focus back to the jobs crisis, not by reciting gloomy and well-worn statistics, but by putting a comprehensive solution on the table. On Monday in Cleveland, the National Urban League launched one of the most ambitious economic rescue missions in our history. “Jobs Rebuild America: Educate, Employ, Empower” is a $100 million public-private-nonprofit partnership aimed at putting America back to work and targeting communities where help is needed most. Using a comprehensive community development approach to the nation’s employment and education crises, this initiative brings together federal, corporate and nonprofit resources to create economic opportunity in 50 U.S. cities through the Urban League affiliate network. The program consists of both community investments and grassroots legislative advocacy. The campaign’s five-year, $100 million community investment component includes job training for youth and mature workers, college preparation, a jobs network, entrepreneurship support, small business financing and resources, and tax credits. The campaign’s grassroots advocacy component will focus on federal legislative action in support of a balanced and responsible fiscal plan as well as backing for efforts that spur job creation in hardpressed urban communities. This includes our longstanding support for the passage of the Urban Jobs Act, co-sponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Chaka Fattah, and for the Project Ready STEM Act, sponsored by Congresswoman Marcia Fudge. We stood with Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor Seth Harris, Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, Cuyahoga County Executive Edward FitzGerald and Urban League of Greater Cleveland President Marsha Mockabee to kick-off the Jobs Rebuild America campaign. As a designated Jobs Rebuild America market, the Urban League of Greater Cleveland received $950,000 in community investment competitive grants for three signature National Urban League programs – the Urban Youth Empowerment Program, the Entrepreneurship Center program and Project Ready: Post Secondary Success Program. This funding will help the affiliate expand existing programs and introduce new ones to better serve the needs of the local community, including the design of a new 21st Century workforce development system to reach thousands of job seekers, while targeting some of the most vulnerable unemployed. Since the start of the Great Recession, Urban League affiliates in Ohio and across the nation have served as economic first responders for communities devastated by job loss. For the Jobs Rebuild America campaign, we have put together an expanded coalition of public and private partners who have pledged their expertise and resources. They include the U.S. Departments of Labor, Justice and Treasury and more than 20 major corporations. As America faces the lowest labor force participation rate in almost 35 years and unacceptably high urban unemployment, creating jobs and economically viable communities must involve all of us working together, including the government, corporate and non-profit sectors. It’s time to shift from the debate about the problem of unemployment to taking concrete action to solve it. National Urban League affiliates and our Jobs Rebuild America coalition are primed to do just that. The Train The Train at Watkins Park ANTIQUE CHESAPEAKE CAROUSEL & MINIATURE TRAIN, Watkins, Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 301-218-6761. The park features an authentic, hand-carved, hand-painted, 80-year-old carousel. Featured on the Carousel are 45 animals with a rare combination of kangaroo, jackass, goat and seahorse. Do not miss the train as it passes through the lovely, wooded surroundings. The carousel and train are open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Tues-Sun, 10-7 p.m. ($) Child Watch by Marion Wright Edelman "Tolerance Of Poverty" An edition of UNICEF's report on child poverty showed the United States ranks second out of 35 developed countries on the scale of what economists call “relative child poverty” with 23.1 percent of its children living in poverty. Only Romania ranked higher. It was another shameful reminder that, as economist Sheldon Danziger put it, “Among rich countries, the U.S. is exceptional. We are exceptional in our tolerance of poverty.” For the Lynch family in Columbus, Ohio, headlines like this aren’t news. Lucille Lynch and her children Sarafina, 17, Timeeka, 14, Daisha, 11, and Elijah, 10, live on just slightly over half of the federal poverty level. The family’s only cash income is the combined $1,200 per month Social Security disability checks for Elijah, who has autism, and for Lucille, who suffers from a lung condition, along with occasional and minimal child support. Their family is a portrait of deep poverty in America. In 2010 20.5 million Americans were living on less than half of the federal poverty level. The Lynches live in isolation in a dark house in a dangerous neighborhood between several main roads. A church that helps the family built a chain link fence around the house so Elijah can’t run out into the street. A block and a half away is a group home for sex offenders. Lucille gets advisory flyers in the mail with photographs of the men and their offenses—rape and gross sexual imposition were listed on two of the flyers on the living room table the day Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Julia Cass met the family while on assignment for the Children’s Defense Fund. “It’s scary to know that,” Daisha said. “You don’t want to go out in the street because of them.” Elijah, 10, lives with his mother and three sisters. The family of five receives $583 a month in food stamps. They go to food pantries and raise tomatoes in pots but they often are down to peanut butter sandwiches at the end of the month. Lucille, 47, considers herself lucky she has the house which she inherited from her parents. She left high school in the 11th grade—“It was horrible and I couldn’t learn. There was too much violence.” Later she took classes and became certified as a nursing aide and for seven years she worked in nursing homes bathing, dressing, and diapering patients. But in 2006 she began feeling ill and by the next year, “I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t lift them anymore at all.” She was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, which causes inflammation of the lungs, and had to stop working. She’s done occasional babysitting since then. One of the many sad consequences of deep poverty is that autism often goes undiagnosed longer, which is critical because many therapies for autism are most effective when they begin before age three. Elijah was diagnosed at five. Lucille said she knew something was wrong because “he wasn’t speaking. He wasn’t looking at people.” But pediatricians told her to wait and see if he improved and he wasn’t tested until he reached kindergarten age. When Elijah was eight he began having problems in his special education classroom. Lucille eventually found out a child sitting behind him on the school bus was hitting him and another in his classroom was choking him. She said that school had one teacher and one aide trying to handle two classrooms full of children with different special needs. Lucille took him out of school and enrolled him in Buckeye Online – a statewide private charter school that gives online instruction and receives money from the public education system. The three girls experienced school violence too, and now Sarafina and Daisha also stay at home and study with Buckeye Online, which provided two computers for the family to use. Sarafina was just starting middle school when she had a gun pulled on her. Daisha left school three years ago. “I didn’t really talk to other kids because they were so mean to me,” she said. “I got into a fight once but I didn’t want to fight but I had to because they kept hitting me. Nobody stopped them.” Online schooling means the children are isolated at home. Church is their major outside activity. The family of five receives $583 a month in food stamps. They go to food pantries and raise tomatoes in pots but they often are down to peanut butter sandwiches at the end of the month and regularly eat filling, starchy foods like rice, pasta, and potatoes. Lucille is hoping her children will “do better” than she did. She has the idea that art might help them get ahead because they all have the family talent for it. “There’s a lady See WATCH, Page A8 The Prince george’s Post The Prince George’s Post P.O. Box 1001 15207 Marlboro Pike Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3151 Phone 301-627-0900 Legal Fax • 301-627-6260 Editorial Fax • 301-627-8147 Contents © 2013, The Prince George’s Post Publisher Legusta Floyd Subscriptions/Legals Liz Brandenstein General Manager/ Legal Advertising Manager Brenda Boice Editor Legusta Floyd Legal Advertising Assistant Robin Boerckel Web Manager Kyler Quesenberry Prince George’s County, Md. Member National Newspaper Publishers Association, and the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Press Association. 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Governor Brown and Maryland Transit Administration Host Purple Line Industry Forum Private Sector Best Practices and Innovation Key to Delivering Proposed Light Rail Line County Residents are Encouraged to Register for Emergency Text Alerts In Wake of Deadly Tornado Destruction in Midwest, Residents of Prince George’s County are Encouraged to Register for Emergency Text Alerts, Take an Emergency Preparedness Course, and Create Emergency Kits for the Home and Family Citizens should register for NotifyMe at https://notifyme.princegeorgescountymd.gov or TEXT 411912 Upper Marlboro, MD -- In the aftermath of the Oklahoma City tornado, Prince George’s County is encouraging its residents to prepare and take precautionary measures by registering for NotifyMe, Prince George’s County’s Community Emergency Alert Notification System. Registered subscribers will receive critical, real-time information on situations ranging from weather- related emergencies to traffic alerts. Other notifications include: amber alerts, school and government delays and closings, utility interruptions and emergency preparedness measures. In the event of an emergency, designated personnel in the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) - will send text messages, e-mail alerts and pages directly to your registered devices. Register for NotifyMe Prince George’s today. Be prepared, stay connected and get informed. “As we witness the horrifying destruction from the tornados in the Midwest, we must use this opportunity to make our residents prepared and ready for any natural disasters that may impact Prince George’s County,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III. “I encourage all Prince George’s County residents to sign up for our emergency text alerts, volunteer to take a preparedness class from our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and to make sure that every home in the County has an emergency preparedness kit ready and available if needed.” In addition, Citizens are encouraged to get involved with their local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and become more active in their neighborhoods, communities and workplace. CERT offers a seven-week, 20 hour, instructor-led training course that includes: Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations, CERT Organization, Light Search and Rescue, Disaster Psychology and Terrorism. If you are interested in learning more about CERT or obtaining information regarding upcoming training classes, please contact: · Tonie R. Davis III, President, Prince George’s County Council of CERT Email: [email protected] · Calvin Hawkins, Office of Emergency Management, Prince George’s County CERT Email: [email protected] “Being prepared is one of the most important things you can do,” said Ronald E. Gill, Jr., Emergency Manager for Prince George’s County. “Helping family, friends and communities during times of disasters or other significant events are essential and helps save lives.” Because hazards can happen anytime and anywhere, it is important to have the six basic essentials of your supply kit stocked in your home at all times: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing, bedding and emergency supplies. The Office of Emergency Management encourages everyone to keep the items that you would most likely need in an easy to carry container and ensure that you have enough supplies for three days. OEM Director Ronnie Gill will be featured on WUSA9 this evening at 5:00 p.m. sharing emergency tips and best practices. For more information about emergency preparedness, please contact the Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management at 301-780-8183. HANOVER, Md. (May 15, 2013) – Seeking best practices and innovative approaches to building and financing the Maryland National Capital Purple Line, Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) today hosted an industry forum that drew more than 300 people including construction industry leaders from across North America. Major regional, national and international transportation contractors, engineering firms, rail vehicle manufacturers, financial investment firms, and minority, womenowned, and disadvantaged business enterprise firms were also in attendance. The objective of the forum was for MTA officials to gain valuable private sector expertise on building and maintaining cost-effective, modern transit lines. The forum also provided an opportunity for State officials to present an overview on Maryland’s new PublicPrivate Partnership (P3) law which Lt. Governor Brown led the effort to pass. The P3 law is estimated to create 4,000 jobs annually. “Today’s turnout demonstrates the commitment of the business community to work with the public sector to build the Purple Line and start creating more good paying jobs in Maryland,” said Lt. Governor Brown. “After passing our public-private partnerships legislation and the Transportation Investment Act this Session, we are making progress on putting Marylanders to work building a transportation network that will spur new economic development opportunities, unite our Transport from A1 projects from Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore.” The $1.2 billion in new highway and transit projects are: • $82 M for construction - US 15/Monocacy Boulevard Interchange in Frederick County/Western Maryland; • $125 M for construction - I-270/Watkins Mill Road Interchange in Montgomery County; • $100 M for construction - MD 210 at Kerby Hill Road/Livingston Road Interchange in Prince George’s County; • $20 M for design New Thomas Johnson Bridge in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties/Southern Maryland; • $100 M for MARC Enhancements (Penn-weekend service, Camden-weekday 2 new roundtrips, New locomotives) – Baltimore and Washington, D.C. regions; • $60 M for construction I-695 Leeds Avenue Interchange reconstruction and bridge replacement in Baltimore County; • $49 M for construction - US 29 northbound widening to three lanes from Seneca Drive to MD 175 in Howard communities and create thousands of new jobs” Transportation The Infrastructure Investment Act will support more than 57,000 jobs, while the Purple Line is expected to create 2,600 direct jobs during the six-year construction period. The forum is the Administration’s first outreach effort with the private sector to provide the MTA with valuable expertise as it explores various project delivery methods to build and maintain the transit line connecting Bethesda in Montgomery County to New Carrollton in Prince George’s County. “Our ability to use the private sector as a sounding board is crucial as we determine the best way to move this project forward,” said Acting Deputy Transportation Secretary Leif A. Dormsjo. “No matter how this project is delivered, the Purple Line will help reduce congestion and help enhance neighborhood revitalization and economic development efforts.” The Purple Line Industry Forum will help the State move this key east-west transit line forward by helping MTA frame the financing, construction and operation plans. Above and beyond a traditional project delivery approach, MTA is exploring innovative methods that could result in savings of time and money while ensuring high-quality service into the future. Using Maryland’s new P3 legislation as a guide, forum participants will also explore whether it is advantageous to the State to deliver the project through a public-private partnership. The new P3 law, championed by Lt. Governor Brown and signed into law by the Governor last month, creates an enhanced framework for future P3s that will attract private investment to help build new infrastructure in Maryland. Specifically, the legislation provides the private sector with a stronger, more predictable and streamlined process, protects public assets, ensures a strong workforce, requires competitive bidding for all projects and allows the private sector to submit new “unsolicited” concepts to address Maryland’s infrastructure needs. Initial estimates have found that additional P3s could contribute six to ten percent of Maryland’s $3.1 billion annual capital budget and create 4,000 jobs each year. A similar industry forum for Baltimore’s Red Line is scheduled for Monday, June 10 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Lt. Governor Brown leads O’Malley-Brown the Administration’s economic development portfolio. In addition to his role as Chair of the Joint Legislative and Executive Commission on Oversight of Public-Private Partnerships, the Lt. Governor chairs Maryland’s FastTrack initiative – part of Made Easy Maryland (www.easy.maryland.gov) – to streamline the state permitting process for businesses and developers and serves as Chair of the Governor’s Subcabinet on Base Realignment and Closure. About the Purple Line: The Purple Line is a 16-mile light rail line between Bethesda and New Carrollton. With federal funding approval, the State is targeting 2015 as a construction start date with the goal of having the light rail line complete and open for revenue service after 2020. With an estimated cost of $2.2 billion, the Purple Line will have 21 stations. For more information on the Purple Line, visit the project website at: www.purplelinemd.com County; • $44 M for construction - Aberdeen Proving Ground BRAC Intersection Improvement in Harford County; • $54 M for construction - US 301/MD 304 Interchange in Queen Anne’s County/Eastern Shore; and • Transit Funding for Final Design (Red Line $170M, Purple Line $280M, Corridor Cities Transitway $100M) – Baltimore and Washington, D.C. regions. Over the summer months, the State will continue to review project needs and make investment decisions. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s draft six-year transportation budget will be published on September 3rd. This budget, known as the Consolidated Transportation Program, will provide a full list of the new projects funded by the Transportation Act. This budget will be posted on MDOT’s website at www.mdot.maryland.gov. The Transportation Act allows the State to activate long-term funding strategies to invest in Maryland’s roads and transit systems. By putting people back to work in the transportation industry with this new funding, Maryland will create hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity and provide Marylanders with the transportation infrastructure necessary to grow and prosper for decades to come. “The D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas are the 1st and 5th most congested in the nation,” said Speaker Michael E. Busch. “House Bill 1515 earned the support of numerous business groups and chambers of commerce because our transportation network is the backbone of the State’s economy. We worked hard to balance the impact on the consumer with the urgent need to address the State’s aging infrastructure and relieve road congestion.” “One of the best ways to continue to attract employers to Maryland is to invest in our infrastructure. This legislation will create thousands of jobs and allow Maryland’s economy to continue growing,” said Lt. Governor Anthony Brown. “Combined with the PublicPrivate Partnership law that is estimated to create 4,000 jobs, we're sending a clear signal that Maryland is the best place in America to launch and grow a business.” By creating a sustainable transportation funding source that is sensitive to inflation for the first time in Maryland’s history, Maryland’s Transportation Trust Fund will be able to keep up with the ever-increasing demand for highways, transit and rail and the growing cost of materials and labor needed to build major infrastructure projects. Improving Maryland’s infrastructure is vital to quality of life and economic prosperity. Marylanders commute 32 minutes on average to work, the longest commute in the nation, and lose $6.2 billion each year on our congested and deteriorated roads. Furthermore, 95 percent of goods shipped annually from Maryland travel on state roads, and quality infrastructure is a key factor businesses consider in deciding where to locate, invest, expand and create jobs. (Fast Facts Sheet) In a recently released report, AAA states that average gas prices are down 20 cents statewide and down 22 cents in Baltimore City in the last month alone. Since a year ago, average gas prices are down about 45 cents statewide and in Baltimore City. Bucking normal trends of rising gas prices in the spring and summer, AAA predicts gas prices will continue to decline this summer. Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown PHOTO BY CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE A6 — May 30 — June 5, 2013 — The Prince George’s Post TOWN OUT ON THE ERIC D. SNIDER'S IN THE DARK Movie Review by DAVE ZIRIN “Frances Ha” “Frances Ha,” Grade: ARated R, some strong sexual dialogue, a lot of F-bombs 1 hr., 26 min. Twentysomething drifts aimlessly, tries to figure out what to do with his or her life. That oneline summary is practically its own genre in independent filmmaking, and while plenty of movies dealing with the subject have been just fine, the sub-par entries that clog festival schedules make it hard for the truly special ones to be heard over the mumbling hipster roar. Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig must have known that when they decided to collaborate on “Frances Ha,” especially since several movies of this sort have had their names on them (mostly separately, though Gerwig starred in Baumbach’s “Greenberg”). But they’ve risen to the occasion. Smartly written, expertly acted, and gorgeously filmed (in sumptuous black-and-white), “Frances Ha” could be the post-college-angst comedy of the ’10s. This is what happens when Mumblecore grows up and turns into a real movie. Gerwig, who wrote the with director screenplay Baumbach (“The Squid and the Whale,” “Margot at the Wedding”), brings her considerable everyday charm to the role of Frances, a 27-year-old Brooklyn girl living a carefree bohemian lifestyle with her roommate and BFF Sophie (Mickey Sumner). Sophie works in publishing, while Frances ekes out a living as an apprentice and junior instructor at a dance company. When asked how they know each other, Frances’ stock reply is, “We went to college together, and we’re the same person.” As far as Frances is concerned, this state of prolonged adolescence – of cigarettes on the fire escape, of play-fighting in the park, of skipping around town like characters in a French New Wave film – could go on indefinitely. But this is not to be, as you may have surmised. Sophie’s changing circumstances require a move to Tribeca, and the BFFs are no longer roommates. Thrust from her cozy nest before she was ready to fly, Frances struggles – in that lowstakes, not-life-or-death way that people her age and demographic “struggle” in the big city – to find her place, both literally and metaphorically. She becomes a roommate to fedorawearing Lev (Adam Driver) and spec-script-writing Benji (Michael Zegen), trust-funded kids in their early 20s who can afford to lounge around all weekend drinking, watching movies, and being young. When that arrangement doesn’t work anymore because of Frances’ declining financial situation, she crashes with a fellow dancer (Grace Gummer), a serious woman whose disinterest in nonsense makes her a poor substitute for Sophie, who has become more involved with boyfriend (Patrick her Heusinger). Frances pays a visit to her parents in Sacramento. Then she tries something else. Then something else. And so on. This sounds like a sham- Rep. Steve King: "Why Won't Obama Call Tim Tebow?" ROTTENTOMATOES Frances (Greta Gerwig) lives in New York, but she doesn't really have an apartment. Frances is an apprentice for a dance company, but she is not really a dancer. Frances has a best friend named Sophie, but they aren't really speaking anymore. Frances throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as their possible reality dwindles. Frances wants so much more than she has but lives her life with unaccountable joy and lightness. FRANCES HA is a modern comic fable that explores New York, friendship, class, ambition, failure, and redemption. (c) IFC Films bling, low-budget kind of movie, the sort that uses handheld cameras and has semiimprovised, naturalistic dialogue spoken by actors who are friends of the director’s. In terms of story and characters, it is that kind of movie. But instead of a rough, do-it-yourself look, “Frances Ha” is polished and steady, artfully shot and smoothly edited, with a screenplay that’s loose and funny – it’s alive with crackling, quotable dialogue – while still being structured and purposeful. I can scarcely say enough about Greta Gerwig’s perfectly enchanting lead performance. I was worried at first that Frances was going to be the most manic of pixie dream girls, flitting from one frivolous endeavor to another without consequence. But those fears faded in about The Edge of Sports five minutes: the movie’s point is actually the exact opposite. Frances is lovable and effervescent, but she needs to get her act together. The movie is about her painful process of figuring out how to become a functioning adult without losing her Francesness. As director, Baumbach deserves credit for creating an evocative cinematic version of the “New York in your 20s” subculture that feels strikingly familiar even if you never lived in New York in your 20s. The reluctance to grow up; the feeling of betrayal as friends grow up ahead of you; the desire to live on irony and fun and being frustrated by the need to pay the bills: none of this is new in movies, of course. But Baumbach and Gerwig give it a graceful and poignantly funny new feel. Of the legions of unemployed in the United States, the most famous may be a person best described as, "Tim Tebow: Full Time Icon/PartTime Quarterback." After being released from the New York Jets last week, the man who was the toast of the NFL just one year ago cannot find a team willing to sign him. Even the Canadian Football League, long the refuge for quarterbacks cast out of Babylon, doesn’t want any part of "Tebowmania." We know that Tim Tebow isn’t very good at the whole throwing thing—always a drawback for a quarterback—but he has shown tremendous ability as an athlete and a divine flair for leading dramatic comebacks in the fourth quarter. He also would be an upgrade from several quarterbacks currently littering NFL rosters. There have simply never been so many bad quarterbacks leading NFL teams, yet Tebow’s phone isn’t ringing. His inability to get signed, as Yahoo! Sports columnist Mike Silver laid out very persuasively, owes less to his abilities under center than all the frenzy that surrounds him. Tim Tebow is a neon distraction in a league that prefers the equivalent of men in gray flannel suits. If Tom Brady is the Don Draper of quarterbacks, then Tim Tebow is Megan Draper, flashing some skin and singing French pop songs, equal parts transfixing and excruciating. In other words, even if many an NFL owner shares Tim Tebow’s politics, they don't share is his need for attention. Our pro football bosses like doing their political business in shadows, and Tim Tebow has become a living, breathing avatar for those fighting the Gary Bauer/Focus on the Family culture war like it’s still 1992. Tebow is the only NFL player who can be described as having a base: a group of rabid fans who love him independently of his play and extol his greatness on the basis of his religiosity, his support for Focus on the Family or his wholesome whiteness. His base extends the tentacles of the culture war into any locker room he inhabits, turning any team he's on into catnip for media fiends to follow his every move, which only further alienates his teammates. The most powerful critique of Tebow, in my humble view, is that he has resisted any effort to disavow either his base or media attention, seemingly welcoming the distraction and even trying to leverage it to leapfrog toward more playing time. Your typical control-freak NFL head coach would rather have a player with a communicable plague than a player—especially a quarterback—who welcomed this kind of constant distraction. That's what made Monday's speech by congressional Neanderthal Representative Steve King all the more tragic for the future career prospects of Mr. Tebow. In the well of the House of Representatives, where John Quincy Adams risked arrest and assassination by inveighing against slavery, King decided to talk about his favorite subject, “the gays.” (Dan Savage doesn’t dwell on the “LGBT lifestyle” as much as Steve King.) Normally whenever the Iowa congressman speaks, you roll your eyes, check your phone and, just in case, put the Southern Poverty Law Center on speed dial. But in this case, he invoked the name of Tim Tebow as a contrast to the athlete he sees is “undermining Western Civilization”: Jason Collins. Collins, of course, just became the first active, male, North American athlete to come out of the closet. As King said, "We've got Tim Tebow who will kneel and pray to God on the football field. Meanwhile we have a professional athlete that decides he’s going to announce his sexuality and he gets a personal call from the United States to highlight the sexuality of a professional ballplayer. These are ways that the culture gets undermined, where it gets divided. The people over on this side take their followership from that kind of leadership. One notch at a time, American civilization, American culture, western civilization, western JudeoChristiandom are eroded." First of all, “followership” is not a word. Second, moments like this are precisely why Tim can't find work, and it's a shame. As long as he's not on my team, I actually like Tim Tebow. In the “No Fun League,” the one thing you would never accuse Tim Tebow of being would be boring. But while NFL owners might financially support the Steve Kings of this world, people like him are seen as strangely gauche: the relative you keep locked in the attic when company arrives. Tim Tebow, if he so desired, could disavow Representative Steve King, the same way he cancelled a speaking engagement at a new $130 million Dallas mega church after finding out its pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, believed Jews, Muslims and gay people were going to hell (it's worth noting that Tebow did not condemn these comments and according to Jeffress, has plans to reschedule). But at this point, the former Heisman trophy winner may have better future prospects as a speaker on the evangelical gravy train than as a quarterback, and if there is one thing we know about Tebow Inc., it knows where their bread is buttered. I fear, however, it will soon learn that the true Sunday mega church in the USA is an NFL stadium. Without a team, Tim Tebow in time may find himself, without a flock. May 30 — June 5, 2013 — The Prince George’s Post —A7 Calendar of Events May 30 — June 5, 2013 Down & Dirty Mud Run Ongoing Registration Date & Time: Sunday, July 21 The Merrell National Mud Run Obstacle Description: Course series has finally come to the Washington, DC area! Registration is open now for the July 21 event to be held at Prince George's Stadium. Compete in the pull up contest, test your skills on the 5K or 10K courses, challenge yourself in tunnels, the monkey cross and slippery mountain! Let your child have a ball on the children's course. Location: Prince George's Stadium 4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716 Contact: For more information about registration, pricing, schedules visit www.downanddirtymudrun.com Senior Days Date and Time: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8 am-12 Description: Seniors (Prince George's County residents only) are allowed FREE use of both the fitness center and pool during these times. Cost: FREE Ages: 60 & up Location: Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex 8001 Sheriff Road Landover, MD 20785 Contact: 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483 Fine Wine Fridays Fridays, May 3, June 7 & July 5, 6:30-8 pm Date & Time: Description: Mingle as you enjoy the scenic location of historic Snow Hill Manor while tasting wines provided by some of the best vineyards and wineries in Maryland. Live music and an informative reception will make these summer evenings memorable. May 3: Basignani Wineries June 7: Boordy Wineries July 5: Linganore Winecellars These events are held in conjunction with the Laurel Historic Society. Cost: $25/person Ages: 21 & up Location: Snow Hill Manor 13301 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel 20708 Contact: 301-249-2004; TTY 301-446-6802 LIVE at Montpelier! Dukes of Bluegrass Date & Time: Friday, May 31, 8 pm Description: Bluegrass has its roots in Celtic folk music, but has become a musical genre that covers a vastly diverse pool of musicians. The Dukes of Bluegrass are a high energy bluegrass band that’s a must see for bluegrass lovers. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Montpelier Arts Center Location: 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708 Contact: 301-377-7800; TTY 301-490-2329 New Carrollton 60th Anniversary Celebration Date & Time: Saturday, June 1, 11 am-7 pm Enjoy a day of performances, vendors, sponDescription: sors and more. Cost: FREE admission Ages: All ages Location: Beckett Field 8511 Legation Road, New Carrollton 20784 Live Animal Show Date and Time: Saturday, June 1, 10-11 am Description: Come out to see and meet up close some of the nature center's live animals. You'll have a chance to touch a snake, turtle, toad, or other live animals. Pre-registration through SMARTLink is strongly encouraged. Cost: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 Ages: 2 & up Location: Clearwater Nature Center 11000 Thrift Road; Clinton 20735 Contact: 301-297-4575; TTY 301-699-2544 SMARTlink #: 1144315 New Carrollton 60th Anniversary Celebration Date & Time: Saturday, June 1, 11 am-7 pm Description: Enjoy a day of performances, vendors, sponsors and more. Cost: FREE admission Ages: All ages Location: Beckett Field 8511 Legation Road, New Carrollton 20784 Adelphi Day Date & Time: Wednesday, June 5, 2:30-6:30 pm Description: Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun day of activities including skating, games, face painting and more. Cost: FREE admission Ages: All ages Location: Adelphi Elementary School 8820 Riggs Road, Adelphi 20783 Fine Wine Fridays Date & Time: Fridays, May 3, June 7 & July 5, 6:30-8 pm Description: Mingle as you enjoy the scenic location of historic Snow Hill Manor while tasting wines provided by some of the best vineyards and wineries in Maryland. Live music and an informative reception will make these summer evenings memorable. May 3: Basignani Wineries June 7: Boordy Wineries July 5: Linganore Winecellars These events are held in conjunction with the Laurel Historic Society. Cost: $25/person Ages: 21 & up Location: Snow Hill Manor 13301 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel 20708 Contact: 301-249-2004; TTY 301-446-6802 EARTH TALK ... Alternatives to toxic cleaning supplies. Dear EarthTalk: I'm concerned about toxic ingredients in my cleaning supplies, especially now that I have young children. Where can I find safer alternatives? -- Betsy E., Hartford, CT It is true that many household cleaners contain potentially toxic substances, so parents especially should make an effort to keep them out of the reach of children or, better yet, replace them with safer alternatives. “We use a wide array of scents, soaps, detergents, bleaching agents, softeners, scourers, polishes and specialized cleaners for bathrooms, glass, drains and ovens to keep our homes sparkling and sweetsmelling,” reports the Organic Consumers Association. “But [many] contribute to indoor air pollution, are poisonous if ingested and can be harmful if inhaled or touched.” The group adds that household cleaning products are responsible for almost 10 percent of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. poison control centers, with more than half of cases involving kids under six years old. to the According Washington Toxics Coalition, leading offenders include corrosive drain cleaners, oven cleaners and toilet bowl cleaners. Contact with these chemicals can cause severe burns on the eyes and skin and can damage the throat and esophagus if ingested. The chlorine and ammonia contained in some can each cause similar problems, and the hazardous gases unleashed when they combine Blight from A1 neighborhoods. The five-part action plan addresses key areas that include policy, operations, management, staff, and technology and equipment. “Few functions of the Prince George’s County Government are as critical to our quality of life as our code enforcement programs,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III. “This plan was developed collaboratively with the County Council, County employees, municipal officials, engaged residents, and civic and homeowners Emissions from A1 2010 or 2011, you had a nearly one-in-five chance of failing. Vehicles branded by Plymouth, 15.6 percent, and Mitsubishi, 15.2 percent, had the second- and third-highest failure rates over this period. State law requires vehicles to be tested before registration and every two years. Motor vehicles account for one third of all carbon dioxide emissions in Maryland, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. And excess carbon monoxide or hydrocarbon emissions can cause lasting environmental damage. “The goal behind the Vehicle Inspection Program is to make sure that vehicles are running the way they’re supposed to,” said Tad Aburn, director of MDE’s air and radiation management administration, which oversees the program. “I personally believe it’s worked extremely well.” About 90 percent of days are considered “good” or “moderate” air quality days in Maryland, according to the agency’s 2012 Clean Air Progress in Maryland report, representing a steady increase in the last 10 years. “In Maryland, we have some fairly complicated air-pollution issues. We’ve made tremendous progress over the last 20 years in reducing emissions,” Aburn said. Vehicles can fail the test if CREDIT: EARTH FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Household cleaning products are responsible for almost 10 percent of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. poison control centers. Fortunately, there are plenty of safer alternatives available, from brands like Ecover, Seventh Generation, Green Shield and Earth Friendly Products, pictured here. can be lethal. Other ingredients to avoid for many reasons include diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), 1,4dioxane, ethoxylated alcohols, butyl cellosolve (aka ethylene glycol monobutyl ether), and pnonylphenol. Meanwhile, the fragrances added to many cleaning products can cause respiratory irritation, headaches and other symptoms in those with chemical sensitivities, allergies or asthma. And since fragrance formulas are considered trade secrets, manufacturers aren’t required to disclose constituent ingredients, leaving even educated consumers in the dark regarding what kind of nasty chemicals they may be spreading around their homes just to, ironically, make their cleaning products smell less chemically. Fortunately there are plenty of safer alternatives available today, but deciding which ones are truly healthier or just designed to look that way isn’t so easy. That’s where the Environmental Working Group (EWG) comes in. The group’s “Guide to Healthy Cleaning” rates and reviews over 2,100 household cleaning products on the basis of health and environmental safety. EWG lists top products in each cleaning category—from dishwashing and laundry detergents to kitchen and bath cleaning to floor and furniture care—and also offers a “label decoder” that helps consumers learn how to spot trouble on product labels and ingredient lists. Some of the brands that garner high marks from EWG in more than one category include Ecover, Earth Friendly Products, Seventh Generation and Green Shield. Look for these online as well as at Whole Foods or other markets with big selections of healthy or natural products. EWG also maintains a Hall of Shame where it lists cleaning products that either “greenwash” consumers with misleading label information or contain hazardous ingredients (or are banned abroad but still available in the U.S.). EWG makes all of this information free on its website, but a $5 donation will get you a wallet card packed with tips on how to read home cleaning product labels and shop smarter. associations as well as the business community. It will result in more effective and efficient service of our government for all who live, work, and invest in Prince George’s County.” renaissance taking place across Prince George’s County.” backdrop of a house demolition located at 7003 Hawthorne Street in Landover, a neighborhood within the County Executive’s Transforming Neighborhood Initiative of Kentland/Palmer Park. The abandoned property had received numerous violations and had been cited by DER over many years, resulting in the Department exercising its legal authority to have the property demolished. County Council Chair Andrea C. Harrison (D) – District 5, “Vacant and blighted property has a debilitating effect on communities and the welfare of our residents. The Department of Environmental Resources’ 25point plan provides solutions to help rid our neighborhoods of blighted houses, and prepares communities to share in the DER Acting Director Adam Ortiz also added that the plan reflects the high standards that our community stakeholders pay for, expect and deserve. This initiative is about the standards we see every day. By ramping up demolitions of blighted properties, holding property owners accountable and bringing illegal businesses into line we will restore home values and attract the people and investment we need in our County” he said. The event took place amid the they exceed standards for hydrocarbon or carbon monoxide, according to a guide produced by Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration, which jointly administers the program. Other reasons for failure include: leaks in the exhaust system, improper engine adjustments, a faulty malfunction indicator light on the dashboard, malfunctioning or missing emissions control equipment or an improperly-fitting gas cap. Two Toyota vehicles -- the energy-efficient Prius (.3 percent failure rate) and the Yaris (.4 percent failure rate) had the lowest failure rates of any model tested at least 5,000 times. Just 14 of 5,455 Prius vehicles failed the emissions test. The next-best model performance was turned in by the Lexus ES 350, with a .8 percent failure rate. Overall, 92 percent of vehicles passed the O Test. The other test, the Idle Tailpipe (B) Test, is administered to older passenger vehicles (model year 1977-1995) and the heaviest vehicles. Maryland’s General Assembly toughened emissions standards in 2007, though the change only applies to model year 2011 cars and later. “Maryland is doing a really good job in reducing its emissions,” said Hakob Avetisyan, a civil and environmental engineering doctoral student at the University of Maryland who studies vehicle emissions. The Ford Windstar was the worst-performing model on the O Test, with a failure rate just under 25 percent. The Cadillac Deville (19.9 percent failure rate) and Nissan Maxima (18.9 percent failure rate) also performed poorly relative to other models tested at least 5,000 times over the two-year period. Many Chevrolet models did not fare well on the B Test, as the American manufacturer produced the five vehicles with the highest failure rates among models tested at least 1,000 times. Chevy’s Astro, G20 and G30 vans all failed at a clip of over 30 percent. It was a different story for Chevrolet’s Silverado pickup truck, though, which had the lowest failure rate of any model -- 3 percent. When all models are included, Volkswagen (21.8 percent), GMC (18.2 percent) and Isuzu (17.4 percent) all had higher failure rates than Chevrolet on the B Test. Hummer was the surprising winner, with just a 5.1 percent failure rate, owing largely to the success of its H2 model. “Government officials must ensure that emissions programs are both reasonable and cost effective, and produce the desired emission reductions,” said Ragina C. Averella, a spokeswoman for AAA MidAtlantic, which advocates for motorists. “State programs Organic CONTACTS: Consumers Association, www.organicconsumers.org; Washington Toxics Coalition, EWG’s www.watoxics.org; Guide to Healthy Cleaning, www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners. EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine ( w w w. e m a g a z i n e . c o m ) . Send questions to: [email protected]. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe. Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial. In July 2013, PSD is slated to move to the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE). should be subjected to comprehensive and periodic review to ensure accuracy of the data collection and the EPA’s computer modeling system.” Vehicle age matters, the data shows. The failure rate decreased steadily with each model year, starting at around 20 percent for cars made in 1996 . Just .2 percent of cars made in 2010 failed the test. “It’s all about the technology,” Avetisyan, of the University of Maryland, said. “New technology emits less. They use less energy or they use cleaner types of fuel, like hybrids or electric vehicles.” Aburn agreed. “The general rule of thumb is that older vehicles aren’t as clean as newer vehicles,” he said, adding that the testing system is set up to acknowledge this difference by creating separate standards. Failing vehicles can be retested once for free; after that, owners must fork over another $14 for the test. Vehicles must be retested until they pass or receive a repair waiver, which requires proof that the car underwent at least $450 in emissions-related repair work. But, Aburn said, the test has become far less of a hassle than it used to be, even as standards remain high. “We have continued to evolve the program to simplify it and to make it more streamlined,” he said. “We’re the best.” A8 — May 30 — June 5, 2013 — The Prince George’s Post CouNTy ChurCh direCTory UNITED METHODIST BAPTIST BAPTIST UNITED METHODIST WESTPHALIA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HIGHLAND PARK First Baptist Church of College Park Union Welcomes You Where Jesus Christ Is Lord and King Stephen L. Wright, Sr., Pastor United Methodist Church United Methodist Church “A CHURCH ON THE REACH FOR GOD” 9363 D'Arcy Road Upper Marlboro, MD Two Worship Services: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 ‘A Bible Based, Christ Centered & Spirit Led Congregation’ 6801 Sheriff Road Landover, MD 20785 (301) 773-6655 Sunday Biblical Institute: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (301)735-9373 Fax: (301) 735-1844 ‘WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS WITH JESUS’: Rev. Dr. Timothy West, Pastor 12 noon (The Power Hour) and 6:45 pm ALL ARE WELCOME Worship, & The Word” Web Site: www.westphaliaum.org Dr. Henry P. Davis III, Pastor BAPTIST “A Time of Prayer, Praise, www.fbhp.org BAPTIST Forest Heights Baptist Churh We exist to strengthen your relationship with God. 6371 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 Sunday School (Adults & Children) - 9:30 A.M. Worship Service - 11:00 A.M. Wed. Prayer Service & Bible Study - 7:00 P.M. Office (301) 839-1166 Fax (301) 839-1721 E-mail: Office [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Waymond B. 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