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The Beltsville News
6001 Ammendale Rd.
Beltsville, Md. 20705
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PUBLISHED BY THE BELTSVILLE-VANSVILLE DISTRICT CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.
Vol. 61, Number 4
Beltsville, Maryland
April 2013
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Boy Scout Lawn and
Garden Fundraiser
Submitted by Gary Bauchan, Assistant Scoutmaster
Spring must be right around the corner, as Troop
1033 will hold their 27th Annual Spring Lawn and
Garden Fundraiser on April 13th. Look for order forms
in you doorways the weekend of March 16 & 17. The
scouts are selling top quality mulch, potting mix, topsoil and LeafGro. Again this year, Behnke’s Nursery
products will be sold. There are several advantages to
purchasing from the Boy Scouts. First, we deliver to
your home, saving you time, energy and gasoline and
keeping your car clean. Second, we provide competitive prices because of the substantial discount given to
us by Behnke’s Nursery we can offer the products at
a competitive price. Third, 33% of your purchase can
be deducted from your taxes as a gift to the Boy Scout
Scouts stand ready to deliver various types of mulch and LeafGro, a superior quality compost used as a source of humus for soil improvement.
Beltsville
Briefs
Basket Bingo to Benefit
Mount Carmel House
Come one, come all to an afternoon of fun playing BINGO (Regular and Special Games), 50/50,
Raffles and Door Prizes. Try your
luck at winning from our selection
of filled Longaberger baskets and
pottery on Sunday, April 21, 2013
at Knights of Columbus - Rosensteel Council. 9707 Rosensteel
Avenue, Silver Spring, Md. 20910
(1 1/2 blocks behind Forest Glen
Metro Station; ample parking.)
Doors open at 2 p.m. and activities will be conducted from 3 to
6 p.m., $15.00 for advance ticket
purchase ticket. $20 at the door.
For information and advanced
ticket purchase, contact Dolores
Marinaccio at 301.577.4534.
Basket Bingo
St. Joseph’s Parish will conduct
a Basket Bingo on Friday evening,
May 10, in the Parish Hall at
11011 Montgomery Road from 7
p.m. until 9:30 p.m. (non-smoking). Come join us for this funfilled event. Bingo winners will
receive speciality baskets, pottery
and home accessories. There will
be door prizes and raffles too!
Tickets are available for $12.00
(in advance) daily at the school
and parish offices, or at the door.
BELTSVILLE BRIEFS
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FUNDRAISER continues on page 5
Scouts Reach New Heights
Submissions Due
No Later
Than:
April 17
Paper Out:
April 27
On the Agenda
Submitted by Gary Bauchan Assistant Scoutmaster
The Boy Scouts in Troop 1033 located in Beltsville, Md. traveled to Columbia, Md. to Earth Trek,
which is an indoor climbing facility. The scouts
learned the proper way to put on a harness and helmet, tie themselves in with a proper figure 8 knot
and the correct commands for belaying. The scouts
practiced their skills in the one story instructional
area before they applied their skills in the 3 story tall
climbing walls. The scouts accomplished parallel
climbing while passing a ball to each other up the
wall practicing balance, concentration, and determination all skills which could come in handy in a
rescue situation. Boy Scouts Luis Cabrera-Espinal,
Mory Diaby, Al Diagne, Vlad Kovalsiy, Randy
Nunez, Surya Pukazhenthi, Tyis Robinson, Henry
Saathoff, and Luke Yarmis and Webelo Cub Scouts
Sam d’Eustachio, Daniel Finke, Daniel Saathoff,
and Abel Varghese all reached new heights in learning climbing skills and the trill of reaching the top
of the building.
Next Issue:
Karen Coakley
By President Karen M. Coakley
Scouts give an assist as they reach for the sky at Earth
Trek in Columbia, Md.
Easter
Basket Drive
The Student Ambassadors, a student
service organization
of Beltsville Academy,
sponsored an Easter
Basket drive during
the month of March.
Thirty Easter baskets
filled with goodies
will be donated to
deserving children
and the elderly in our
community. The Easter Basket Drive was
supervised under the
direction of Student
Ambassador Program
Advisors,
Jocelyn
Samuel and Julia
Canty Warrick.
Spring is here! Our April meeting will be on Wednesday, April
17th at 7 p.m. Please give me
a call if you have a question or
concern about Beltsville that you
would like to discuss.
District 6 Police COPS Unit
is hosting their monthly “Senior
Coffee” at the Laurel Senior Center on Thursday, April 4th at 1
p.m. The guest speaker is from
the FBI.
Christmas in April is Saturday
April 27th. The District 6 Police
Cops Unit and Police Explorers
will be working on a home in
Beltsville. We will begin at 8 a.m.
If you would like to help give me
a call.
Crime Safety Alert. Theft
from autos is on the rise again.
DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES
IN YOUR CARS! Laptops, GPS,
CD’s purses, shopping bags etc.....
Take your valuables in or lock
them in your car trunk! Lock your
cars and roll up the windows. I can be reached at 301.937.3490
or [email protected].
25 Years Ago in the Beltsville News
Dr. Shorb Honored
By Phil Whitman
Extracted from the
April 1988 issue
High Point Teacher
Honored
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Carolyn Gwynn Coakley was
inducted into the International Listening Association’s Hall of Fame
on March 12, 1988 in Scottsdale,
Arizona.
Soper Appointed
Dr. Richard S. Soper was
named to coordinate biological control research for the U.S.
Department
of Agriculture
Research Services.
Basketball Star
Pam Boteler of Beltsville was
a member of Elizabethtown basketball team winning the Middle
Atlantic Conference championship with a 25-4 overall record.
Timothy Joseph O’Brien, son
of Francine and Timothy Patrick O’Brien was born on March
3, 1988.
Elizabeth Ann Taylor, daughter of Karla Marie and Robert
Francis Taylor, Jr. on March 14,
1988.
Jessica Rose Ferguson,
daughter of Mona Terri and John
Wayne Ferguson on March 15,
1988.
In Recital
Senior Lisa Mills Borgwardt
and her husband, Alan Borgwardt
would perform a musical recital
on April 12, 1988 at Bridgewater
College.
Victoria Ann Orndorff,
daughter of Vivian Ann and
Gary Allen Orndorff was born in
March, 1988.
Karen Grace Haas was married to Terry O. Mayer on March
20, 1988.
MEDWELL
BELTSVILLE
HEALTH
CLINIC
New Arrivals
Nancy Margaret Cavallo,
daughter of Rebecca Otte and
John Michael Cavallo was born
March 18, 1988.
March Wedding
We now have H1N1 Vaccine in Our Clinic
Mary S. Shorb, a bioscientist
doctor, was honored for her work
with vitamin B-12 during the 100th
anniversary of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station.
Obituaries
Eugene C. Moran, 63, passed
away March 30, 1988.
Robert F. Blanchette passed
away suddenly March 28, 1988.
Katherine K (Kitty) Brown
passed away March 29, 1988.
Lowein H. Matheny passed
away March 31, 1988.
Elsie G. Ziepolt passed away
April 4, 1988.
Michael D. McCoy, Jr. passed
away March 9, 1988.
Agnes B. Hickerson passed
away March 8, 1988.
Sara Dorothy Nash, daughter
of Sandra Levin and Thomas
Joseph Nash was born March 22,
1988.
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Supporting Staff Members: Jim Butcher, Karen Coakley, Ceil Maloney, Elizabeth
Olson, Bill Raulin, Doris Shirey, Nancy Thrush, Ann Wistort, Doris Wray and Ivy
Christoffers.
Circulation
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saturation) and 4,000 pick up copies available at the Beltsville library, community center, selected stores, and churches.
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Erin Kathleen Mellott, daughter of Kathleen Eccard and Patrick Arthur Mellott was born on
March 22, 1988.
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GBBA March Mixer Includes Awards Ceremony for Golf Classic Proceeds
By Leda Rose Rodriguez
a wonderful job of rallying the students, staff and
The Greater Beltsville
parents at High Point,” said
Business Association’s
Zabrina Epps, Member
March 13 Mixer was transof the PG County Board
formed into an awards
of Education, District 1.
ceremony as the GBBA
“And now she is rallying
honored four youth orgathe community. It is great
nizations with funds from
that we have a connection
its successful 1st Annual
with the GBBA.”
Greater Beltsville Charity
The event is a monthly
Golf Classic.
mixer, after all, and after
“The GBBA has chothe presentations business
sen to give this donation to
owners mingled and disHigh Point High School,
cussed ways they could
and other youth organizaoffer their expertise or
tions, because by giving to
experience to High Point
students who are ultimately
and MLK students.
going to be good employees
The Beltsville Rotary
in our local businesses we
Club co-sponsored the
help to ensure the health of
Award recipient Beltsville-Adelphi Boys & Girls Club (Photo by Jay Williams Design Company) Golf Classic, and outgoing
our local economy and our
President Dr. John Moynicommunity,” said GBBA
han of Beltsville Dental
President Buddy Clark.
and the have-nots, and we intend Paul Zurkowski, president at the Care played a key role in the
The award recipients were to bridge that divide by making time of the Sept. 2012 tournament, tournament. Incoming President
High Point H.S., $3,500; MLK computers accessible to more stu- was on hand to congratulate the George Krzywicki and Treasurer
Academic Center, $1,000; PGC dents.”
Howard Phoebus also attended
recipients.
Police Explorers, $500 and the
“This event is a milestone in the Mixer.
“Thank you for your support
Beltsville-Adelphi Boys & Girls and your donation,” said Turner our High Point mission,” said
“The Golf Classic was a treClub, $500.
Mebane, President of the Belts- Zurkowski. “It made all the effort mendous event last year and it is
“Thank you so much from ville-Adelphi Boys & Girls Club. of staging the golf tournament going to be even better this year,”
everyone at High Point, because “We expect to allocate these funds worthwhile. I’m glad we also got President Clark said.
although I am here representing for our hardship cases; for kids a chance to show appreciation to
The 2nd Annual Golf Classic
High Point, I am part of a larger who otherwise would not be able Sharon DeGrouchy, Craig Cooper, will be on Sept. 13, 2013 at Cross
team that made this possible; and to play sports.” Boys & Girls Club the Beltsville Rotary and the rest Creek Golf Club in Beltsville.
now the Greater Beltsville Busi- Board Member Marcus Williams of the GBBA committee that did Long & Foster Realtor Sharon
ness Association has become a (also a GBBA member) and Club all the work for the exceptional DeGrouchy and Craig Cooper of
part of that team as well,” said Secretary Wanda Benson were results by the golf tournament.”
CCI Printing & Graphic Solutions,
High Point Principal Sandra also on hand to accept the $500
“Principal Jimenez has done are co-chairs of the tournament.
Jimenez.
donation.
“We are so touched by the
There is a $50 annual membercommunity and inspired to be able ship fee to join the Boys & Girls
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ber one predictor of the quality of fee of $25 paid to the county to
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Of French origin, the very nature
of the word foyer seems intimidating.
After all, this is where guests garner
their first impression of your home.
In olden days the foyer had a very
practical purpose, to create an
“airlock” to prevent cold air from the
front door from traveling through
the rest of the house. Today, however,
foyers are often decorative, adorned
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Insufficient lighting and cramped
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grasscloth. Dressing up the window
is also essential. A fabric Roman
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Finally, tie in the color scheme with
artwork. Michael has an eye for art
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Tom Howley of Beltsville will
be featured in principal roles in
The Proposal and The Anniversary
by Anton Chekhov in the upcoming production of, “An Evening
with Chekhov” as produced by
Theater Project Beltsville of
The Abiding Presence Lutheran
Church in Beltsville.
Howley holds a BFA degree in
acting and directing from Central
Michigan University and a MFA
in acting from Catholic University
of America. He has lived in the
area for several years, and has
played roles in a large number of
musicals, dinner theatre, and has
been a professional actor in the
past.
Akers is cantor of Abiding
Presence, holding degrees in
music from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, and California State University at Los Angeles. He also holds
an MFA in directing and design
from the George Washington University. He has been a member
of the music and drama faculties
at Los Angeles City College, and
has acted and directed in community theatres around the beltway,
recently directing the acclaimed
Tom Howley of Beltsville in rehearsal with producing director, Franklin Akers
production of “Pippin” for the
Greenbelt Arts Center.
They will be joined in the
Chekhov production by an experienced group of actors from District Heights, Upper Marlboro, the
District of Columbia, and from
as far away as Wheaton and Ellicott City who have performed
with groups around the area such
as Greenbelt Arts Center, Laurel
Mill Playhouse, Cedar Lane Stage,
Prince George’s Little Theatre,
and Bowie Community Theatre in
such well known plays as “Angel
Street,” “Blythe Spirit,” “King
Lear,” and “The Merry Wives of
Windsor,” to name only a few.
Dates and times of the May
production can be found on
the church website aplchurch.
org. or by calling the church on
301.937.7646.
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Scouts with science fair project back boards at the Prince George’s Area Science Fair at Prince George’s Community
College
Scouts Recognized in County Middle School Science Fair
Submitted by Budhan Pukazhenthi, Assistant Scoutmaster
The Boy Scouts of America has
developed an awards program to
promote interest and involvement
in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines.
This year Boy Scout Troop 1033
was well represented at the 65th
Annual Prince George’s Area Science Fair (junior division). Scouts
Vladislav (Vlad) Kovalskiy, Solomon Murphy and Surya Puka-
zhenthi received recognition for
their science projects. Vlad (Beltsville Academy) was awarded third
place for Medicine and Health
Sciences by the County, as well
as, a third place in Microbiology and Health from the Friends
of Agricultural Research Beltsville, Inc. for his project entitled,
“The Cleanest Hand: Sanitizer
or Soap with/without Antibiotics.” Solomon (Martin Luther
Middle School) received an honorable mention in Chemistry for
his project entitled, “Salty Survivors.” Surya (University Park
Elementary School) received the
Meritorious Achievement Award
from the U.S. Public Health Service, District of Columbia Branch
for his project entitled “A Knock
on the Head.” We congratulate
the accomplishments of these Boy
Scouts and their dedicated hard
work, as participation in a science
fair is one of the requirements for
receiving the Boy Scout STEM
award in scouting.
Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union
Prince George’s Community
Federal Credit Union has new
hours at its Beltsville Branch.
We’re not fooling around as
our Beltsville Branch at 6985
Muirkirk Meadows Drive has
NEW Hours effective April 1st. We
will be open Monday thru Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday’s from 9 am to 1 p.m. Our
dedicated and professional staff
is looking forward to providing
exceptional service to the community of Beltsville.
Along with having extended
branch hours, PGCFCU offers
the convenience of banking from
home for FREE. We just recently upgraded our Netbranching to
improve your online experience
with us. If you like to take care
of your finances from home or
the office, Netbranching is a must
have tool.
As a PGCFCU member you
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With shared branching, credit
unions from all over the country
share facilities to give members
thousands of convenient locations
to perform transactions. Whether
you are at work, home, or your
favorite travel destination, your
credit union is always nearby.
To learn more about our
products and services, call
301.627.2666 to speak with a call
center representative. Visit our
website at www.princegeorgescfcu.org. Follow us on Facebook
and Twitter. Stop by our Branch
located at 6985 Muirkirk Meadows Drive, Beltsville, Md.
On March 27th PGCFCU held
its Annual Meeting at the South
Bowie Library and the following
Board of Directors were reelected for three year terms: Charlie
Deegan, Charles Curtis and Steve
Kaplan.
FUNDRAISER
boys remember their entire lives,
and we want the boys to have the
opportunity to attend camp this
year. Your support of our fundraiser will allow this to happen.
In addition, this year’s fundraiser will provide for other activities including overnight camping
trips where the scouts will go
hiking, biking, tubing, and swimming. Please note that all efforts to
organize and operate this sale are
100% volunteered by supporters
of Scouting in Beltsville. See our
web page at www.bsabeltsville.net
for additional information.
continued from page 1
Troop.
The deadline for placing your
order is April 4th. Our goal this
year is to send every scout in our
troop to summer camp. A weeklong Boy Scout camp is what most
Beltsville Briefs
(Cont. from page 1)
Refreshments are available.
St. Joseph’s Community
Art Show Deadline
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
in Beltsville, Maryland will host
a community art show on May
18th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm in the
parish hall at 11007 Montgomery
Road. This free event is open to
everyone in the community. Come
and enjoy the art from Beltsville
residents, and the company of
your neighbors.
If you are interested in displaying your art, we are accepting
entries for this non-juried show,
from those 18 years of age and
older. Entry deadline is April 26th.
All those interested in provid-
ing artwork for the show should
contact the church office at [email protected] or www.
stjos.org/parish/artshow to receive
an entry form.
This show is for artists of all
skill level, and we invite all members of the community to show
their work.
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More than 1,200 visitors joined
the staff and volunteers at the
National Wildlife Visitor Center
in Laurel on March 9 to celebrate
the 110th birthday of the National
Wildlife Refuge System.
Visitors enjoyed live animal
shows featuring many native species including raptors and reptiles
from Watkins Nature Center, kids
crafts and activities, informational
exhibits, outdoor hikes, wildlife
stories read by award-winning
children’s author Jennifer Keats
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System was established on March
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Island Migratory Bird Reservation
along the central Atlantic coast
of Florida. The National Wildlife Refuge System now includes
over 550 national wildlife refuges
encompassing more than 150 million acres of lands and waters
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Tram tour at National Wildlife Center (Photo by Steve Noyes)
Tram Tours of National Wildlife Center
Seasonal tram tours have
resumed on the weekends at the
National Wildlife Visitor Center
(NWVC) in Laurel. Enjoy a halfhour guided tour through forest,
meadows, and wetlands. The tram
is a 40-passenger, all-electric,
open-air vehicle that provides a
unique type of access to wildlife
and their habitats. The tour schedule will be expanded to weekdays
in June. Contact the NWVC at
301.497.5772 for more information.
Rosapepe’s Report to Beltsville
• Abatement of asbestos, window putty, and lead paint
• Scraping and painting metal
windows • Disconnecting, removing and
disposing 2 out of 4 existing serving lines and providing new serving lines
• Boiler replacement
• Fire alarm replacement
• Unit ventilator replacement
• Insulation, pipe replacement,
and replacement of ceiling tiles
and grid
By Senator Jim Rosapepe (D-21)
Reducing Traffic
Congestion
Delegates Barbara Frush, Ben
Barnes, Joseline Peña-Melnyk
and I are working to increase and
improve commuter rail MARC
service on the Camden line in
Beltsville, as well as funding the
light rail Purple Line, connecting Bethesda to New Carrollton
through College Park. We’ve convinced the State Department of
Transportation to include these
important projects, as well as new
investments in road repair, bicycle
access, and pedestrian safety in
the transportation finance package
the legislature is working on. We
won’t know exactly what the final
package will look like until Session ends in April, but I’ll let you
know.
Join the Delegates and
me April 10 at the Calverton Citizens Association meeting
The Delegates and I hope to
see you Wednesday night, April
10th at 7:30 p.m. at Calverton
Elementary School. We’ll be presenting a post-session report on
the legislature’s actions, discussing local issues of concern to you,
and answering your questions. Contact us
Senator Jim Rosapepe
Repairing High Point
High School
Last month, Beltsville’s new
School Board member Zabrina
Epps organized a walk-through
of High Point for elected officials,
school officials, and concerned
community members. Delegate
Barbara Frush, Councilmember Mary Lehman, and I joined
school officials to discuss important short-term improvements, as
well as our support for a study of
updating or replacing High Point.
Specific projects that are in the
works include:
Please let us know if there are
other issues you have questions
or thoughts about. And, of course,
feel free to be in touch if we can be
of help to you. Just email [email protected] or
call 301.858.3141.
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Children’s Corner
By Denita Johnson
Springtime is here, what a
wonderful time of the year. It
brings new beginnings, spring
cleaning and yard work. It
is also the time to think
of ideas to keep our
children creative and
enjoying more outside time. When
you are doing
your
spring
cleaning and yard
work make sure you
involve your children
and make it a fun
learning experience
for them to continue
each year. For the creative side here are a few
ideas to try.
1. Make or paint a birdhouse to hang in your yard to
do some bird watching.
2. Paint flowerpots, put stickers on them or decoupage them
and plant spring flowers.
3. Spring is sports time. Make
baseball cards of the pictures you
are taking or put the pictures on
a homemade sports page when
scrap booking.
4. Make bug crafts, such as egg
carton bugs, antennae headbands,
craft a foam worm bookmark, cut
out bug pictures, glue to cardboard and make into magnets,
make butterflies with your child’s
handprints.
5. Make rainbows using cereal, candy, buttons, paper, yarn or
whatever you can think of.
6. Remember Earth
Day and make
recyclable crafts
then watch Dr.
Suesss Lorax
for a family
movie night.
7. Use jar lids,
bottle caps, plastic
tub lids and frozen
juice can lids for
magnets, pictures,
pins or tacks instead
of just throwing
them away
8. Do you have one sock and
can’t find the match? Use it for a
puppet or make a sock doll.
9. Think of some fun spring
snacks. Try some Jell-O recipes.
They are easy and a very good
snack for everyone.
10. Make a picture book of
spring pictures from bugs to animals to flowers or family.
Enjoy your spring and have
some fun!
Brookside Gardens Conservatory Spring Display and Earth Day
There will be a spring display of flowers at the Brookside
Gardens Conservatory in Wheaton through Sunday, April 14, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is
free. For more information, call
301.962.1400 or visit us online at
www.brooksidegardens.org. The
Brookside Gardens Conservatory
is located at 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902.
On Sunday, April 21, from
noon to 4 p.m. celebrate Earth Day
at the Conservatory. The Friends
of the Brookside Gardens sponsor this series of events. One may
volunteer or participate in walks
and tours, earth friendly activities
and browsing our green craft fair.
You can learn while having fun.
Interactive family-friendly activities include making an earth wind
Behnke’s
Spring
Open
House
kite, going on a tree scavenger
hunt, listening to storytime, and
bringing home your own tree sapling to plant. Back by popular
demand, the “green” vendor and
craft fair will have many beautiful and unique items for sale.
Discover how small changes in
your everyday habits can make a
big impact on improving our environment. The event is free. The
Mosaic Garden Stepping Stone
workshop being held during the
event is a fee-based program and
requires prior registration.
Harlem Nights Celebration in Vansville
The Second Annual “Harlem
Nights Celebration” on February 22, 2013 was a huge success
Renowned hellebore expert David
Culp was featured
at Behnke’s Spring
Open House on
Saturday, March 23.
Mr. Culp gave a presentation on hybridizing hellebores and
followed with a book
signing for his new
book, The Layered
Garden: Design Lessons for Year-Round
Beauty from Brandywine Cottage from
Timber Press.
at Vansville Community Center
(VCC). MC’s Courtney Lancaster
and Rudy Angus had the crowd
of over 300 people thoroughly
engaged throughout the night. The
hard work and dedication from
VCC staff, Vansville Elementary PTA, VCC’s Zumba instructor Shirrita Francis, and DJ Orkie
ensured the spirit of the Harlem
Renaissance was alive and well in
the Beltsville area as acts came to
the stage (after substantial auditions). Performers shook the stage
with singing, dancing, instrumental arrangements and more. We
hope to see you next year for
another successful Harlem Nights
Celebration.
Club News
Butterfly Bounce Dinner Dance at the College Park Moose Lodge
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Saturday, April 20, 2013 is the
date for The Butterfly Bounce
Dinner Dance, a Charity Event for
Mooseheart’s Home for Children,
sponsored by The College Park
Women of the Moose #1262. The
evening will feature a 17-piece
Big Band Orchestra, The Big Band
Traditions, with a female vocalist.
This orchestra plays music from
the 1930’s-1940’s to now.
There will also be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and ballroom
dance performance. A full dinner
including dessert is included in the
ticket price. Dinner is served from
6-7:30 p.m. and music from 8 p.m.
until 11:30 p.m. Ticket price for
all of this is only $25 per person
in advance, or $30 per person at
the door.
This event is open to the public
and it will be a lovely evening.
Please bring your family, friends,
and neighbors to support the Children at Mooseheart. The Chil-
dren come from an unstable home
life and are housed and schooled
through high school and assisted
in finding scholarships to college,
with no cost to their parents. They
need our help!
The College Park Moose Lodge
#453 is located at 3700 Metzerott Road, College Park, Md. For
tickets and information, please call
the Lodge at 301.935.5525, or Pat
Crouse, Chairperson for The Butterfly Bounce, at 301.441.2725.
Las Vegas Night at College Park Moose Lodge #453
Saturday, April 6, 2013 will
feature a Las Vegas Night at the
College Park Moose Lodge #453,
sponsored by the Women of the
Moose. College Park Moose
Lodge #453 is located at 3700
Metzerott Road, College Park, Md.
For tickets and information, please
call the Lodge at 301.935.5525
There will be Poker, Black
Jack, Texas Hold-Um, Big Six
Wheel and Cake Wheel. You can
purchase a horse for only $10,
name it, and cheer for it on the big
Beltsville Lions Blood Drive
The Beltsville Lions cordially invite your participation in their quarterly blood drive on Tuesday,
April 30 from 3:00 to 6:45 p.m. at the Beltsville
Community Center, 3900 Sellman Road. Professional
staff of the Washington Hospital Center, MedStar
will conduct the blood donations.
The donations are done in a very efficient manPage 8 • The BELTSVILLE NEWS • APRIL 2013
screen when it races. You could be
a big winner!
The fun begins at 6 p.m. with
post time at 7 p.m. Food will
be available to purchase. FREE
ADMISSION and OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC.
ner, and waiting time is kept at a minimum. Please
consider donating if you are able to do so. You could
give no better gift to someone in dire need of a transfusion.
If you can do it and are interested in helping
with a blood donation, please call Lion Ted Ladd at
301.937.6796 or e-mail mailto:[email protected]
to schedule a time, or you may just walk in. Appointments are at 15-minute intervals starting at 3:00 p.m.
Club News
Beltsville Strategy Games Club
By John Goon
Thanks to support from the generous Rotary Club of Beltsville,
the staunch members of the Games
Club of Maryland (GCOM), and
the amazing students from the
Parkdale High School Games
Club, the Beltsville Strategy
Games Club’s first ever GAMES
DAY on March 16, 2013 exceeded
all expectations by a country mile.
Over 50 people registered for the
event that saw a healthy mix of
experienced gamers and newbies.
In addition, dozens of non-playing
observers came in to see what the
commotion was all about. The
community center multipurpose
room was jam packed all day.
Beltsville Games Day 2013 demonstrated that gaming events can
succeed with a few bare essential
ingredients, including a variety of
old/new games, players who enjoy
teaching-learning-playing, a goodsized furnished room, supportive
and capable facility staff, volunteers who are willing to get their
hands dirty, and ample funding.
The Beltsville Strategy Game
Club volunteer team included
John Barringer (and son Andrew),
Rembert Shaw, John Webber (host
of the Laurel Games Club and
GCOM Board member), and John
Goon. John Barringer managed
the registration table and the sale
of raffle tickets. Rembert Shaw
and John Weber interacted with
and engaged the main audience
of players. The latter was an especially vital function given the large
number of newbie players that
participated. John Goon acquired
the raffle items, the student incentive games, and snacks/drinks. It
was non-stop busy, and a lot of
fun.
Teacher Susan Bors brought
in a contingent of about 15 of
Parkdale High School Game Club
students. They made a distinctly
favorable impression on the whole
event with their youthful energy
and spirit. It was heartening to see
this positive aspect of our next
generation of citizens.
The GCOM community was
also well represented with several
Board members in attendance. The
older GCOMers jumped into the
thick of things right away and set
a great mentoring example for the
youngsters. The intergenerational
energy was in ultra high flow this
day.
Approximately $680 was spent
for the event. $300 went to raffle prizes and school incentives.
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A view of game strategists at Games Day, sponsored by the Beltsville Strategy Games Club at the Beltsville Community Center on March 16. (Photo by
Michael Hansborough)
$350 was for games to build up
the Beltsville Games Club inventory. $70 went for food. These
costs were offset by the raffle that
brought in $41. That revenue will
be deposited into the Beltsville
Games Club’s WCCB-managed
checking account to support a
future event.
Special thanks are in order to
the Rotary Club of Beltsville that
contributed $500 to the Beltsville
Strategy Games Club as part of
their annual support program
for 2012-2013. The Games Club
relationship with the Rotary Club
began in 2002, and there has been
a grant for every year since then.
The GCOM Board donated
$150 to the Beltsville Games Day
event and their support could not
have come at a better time. For
events like this, every bit helps
and makes the job easier for the
organizers and volunteers in the
long run.
We saw representation from
our sister clubs in Laurel and
Greenbelt as well. John Weber led
the Laurel group. Rebecca Kuipers
came in from Greenbelt.
The Beltsville Community
Center staff excelled with their
support and advice, as usual. Tricia Fancovic and Mike Hanborough made sure to grease the skids
every step of the way. It’s nice to
know that the Community Center
is in the hands of true professionals. It’s one less thing for an
organizer like myself to have to
worry about.
By day’s end, we had left the
multipurpose room the way we
had found it in, clean as a whistle,
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Club News
Beltsville Garden Club
By Melissa Mackey,
Publicity Chair
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The Beltsville Garden Club
will meet on Wednesday, April
24, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the James E. Duckworth
School, 11201 Evans Trail, Beltsville, Md. Master Gardener Janet
Young will present a talk entitled
“Companion Planting: the Real
Story.”
Janet Young’s background
before becoming a Master Gardener in 2011 included earning
a PhD in Genetics from George
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Beltsville
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A St. Patrick’s Day trip to
An Poitin Stil, an authentic Irish
Pub in Timonium, Md. was very
enjoyable. Irish coffee, corned
beef and cabbage, and fish and
chips were a few of the dishes
enjoyed by members. It was a
delightful day and a stop at a
nursery for a short time concluded our trip. Our next meeting will include a visit from
the Sheriff’s department for an
update on what’s happening in
Beltsville.
The BYAH anniversary dinner will be on April 18th at the
center. You will need to sign up.
Health is the greatest gift,
contentment the greatest wealth,
faithfulness the best relationship.
es, and most recently a program
officer at the NIH. Growing vegetables on her seven-acre farm is
her major gardening interest, and
as a Master Gardener she participates in the Olney Plant Clinic,
and helps out at information tables
at community events.
Janet Young’s science background naturally prompted her to
ask, “What exactly do we know
about how companion planting
works?” Many gardeners are
familiar with long lists of suggested companion plants to encourage
plant well being.
While Ms.
Young’s presentation includes a
practical component, her talk pri-
marily addresses what we know
about how some companion plantings actually work, and why sometimes they don’t. She will explore
the history, science, and challenges of implementing this practice in
our own gardens. Please join us to
get “the Real Story”!
Refreshments will be served
after the meeting. Bring a plant
or plant related material for the
club’s door prize table. The public
is welcome and admission is free.
For
additional
information contact Melissa Mackey at
301.509.7629,
or visit our website at www.
beltsvillegardenclub.org.
Women’s Community Club of Beltsville
Our next evening meeting will
be on Wednesday,
April 3rd, 7 p.m. at
Three Brothers in
Beltsville. The next
daytime
meeting
will be on Monday, April 8th, 12:30
p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist
Church. In May we
will only have one
evening meeting, on
May 8th, 6:30 p.m.,
at Three Brothers in
Beltsville.
Women’s Club
Programs include
Food For Beltsville and Holiday
Gift Giving, Scholarship Program,
and Adopt A Road
Women’s Community Club of Beltsville - Keeping Program.
Events we particiBeltsville Beautiful!
pate in are Beltsville
Day, Behnke’s Chili
Cook-off, and Make A Difference
Day.
Please join us in finding ways
to serve our community.
National Active and
Retired Federal
Employees Chapter
1122 Northern Prince
Georges County
The monthly meeting
will be held at 1:30 p.m. on
April 10 at the Greenbriar
Community Center, Terrace
Room, 7600 Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, Md. Call
the office for directions at
301.441.1096, Dial 0. The
speaker will be Kelly Lawson, Public Information
Officer, Greenbelt Police
Department, who will present, “Crime Prevention
Tips.” Refreshments will be
available.
Club News
Round and About Beltsville Rotary
are pleased to be able to
In Jan., Joyce Malin
assist them in their misfrom Hillhaven gave us
sion. Over the years we
an update on the finalized
have funded scholarships
MOLST form. This form
and sent students to The
details a person’s choices
Rotary Youth Leadership
for health care, whether
Awards Programs. There,
in crisis or end of life. It
students from all over the
is transportable from your
area gather and learn team
physician’s office, to hosbuilding, project developpitals, nursing centers, and
ment and talent perforhome. She also spoke of
mance.
the vaccine for shingles
We have been makand urged that all adults
ing a concerted effort to
over the age of 65 should
increase our membership.
be vaccinated if they had
On March 5 we formally
chicken pox in childhood.
inducted Scott Covington,
Joyce has served on The
a Beltsville State Farm
Beltsville Rotary Board of
Insurance Agent. We
Directors for many years.
On February 12, mem- New Beltsville Rotary member Scott Covington (L) and proudly welcome him to
Beltsville Rotary President John Moynihan
our membership. When
ber Karen Coakley introasked what attracted
duced Major Dan Miershare, the newly appointed leader about the highly successful Police him to Rotary, Scott said that the
prayer at the beginning of the
of District VI of Prince George’s Explorers Program.
On February 19, we heard from meeting and our strong history
Police. He introduced several of
his staff and some of the programs Patsy Connor, Executive Direc- of service to the community were
that they utilize to enhance inter- tor of Youth with Purpose, from factors. We invite you to attend a
action between the police and the High Point High School. This is meeting. We meet every Tuesday,
community. They will evaluate an after school program to men- at 12:I5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn
your home or business for security tor at risk youth. These students on US 1 and Route 495. Please
purposes and will give sugges- volunteer at Rotary Fund rais- contact President John Moynihan
tions for improvement if neces- ers, Hillhaven Nursing Home, and at 301.937.4448 for further inforsary. Officer Hebbert also spoke other local school projects. We mation.
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School News
Science and Technology (STEM) Fair Winners
at Calverton Elementary
Congratulations to the following
students for their award winning
projects in this year’s STEM fair:
3rd Grade
1st Place
Chad Bo-Adebayo
(Science Teacher-Hartman)
3rd Place
Katoya Mayes-Adebayo
(Science Teacher-Hartman)
Diana Jimenez-Hartman
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Elizandra Canto-Fulcher
Kareem Caudle-Fulcher
Thenuk Bandara-Fulcher
Chibuikem Oguayo-Fulcher
Mercy Oguamena-Joyner
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Bethany Ramierez- Joyner
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Amirah Henderson-Fulcher
4th Grade
1st Place
Anani Espinal-Bravo
(Science Teacher-Gibson)
Charles Gomes-Stamps
(Science Teacher-Geatz)
2nd Place
Angel Garcia-Stamps
Le’Loni Gassaway-Geatz
Samantha Lynch-Geatz
Daniel Saathoff-Gibson
Carmen Sanchez-Gibson
3rd Place
Jasmin Juarez- Gibson
Jaime Sagastizado-Gibson
Thevni Bandara-Bravo
Ashley Bonilla-Bravo
Tia Dorsey-Bravo (Science
Teacher-Gibson)
Marlitza Francisque-Bravo
Jargbah Kalay-Bravo
Roseline Onwukwe-Bravo
Aden Richardson-Stamps
Avery Richardson-Geatz
Jennifer Ortega-Geatz
4th Place
Ariana Diez-Gibson
Desha Hamilton-Bravo
Sekou Kuyateh-Bravo
Kaitlin Quarshie-Bravo
Martina Sicat-Bravo
Trinity Thompson-Bravo
Matthew Gomes-Stamps
Alberto Madrid-Stamps
5th Grade
1st Place
Destiny Barber-Masler
Alwyn Manalil-Berg
(Science Teacher-Upchurch)
Jorge Bonilla-Berg
Merlin Rodas-Berg
Samaa Zaman-Berg
2nd Place
Samuel Bergsten-Berg
Michael Onwukwe-Berg
Ely Lazano-Upchurch
Brenda Cole-Upchurch
Colleen Powell-Rossman
(Science Teacher-Masler)
3rd Place
Diana Saravia-Garcia- Rossman
Cynthia Roque-Upchurch
Haley Hedrick-Upchurch
Justin Siarez-Upchurch
Iliana Eguizabal-Upchurch
4th Place
Isaiah Holland-Upchurch
Clarissa Lazo-Rossman
Zion Quashie-Rossman
Kenneth Ankoma-Sey-Rossman
Manny Holt-Rossman
Taniyah Gill-Rossman
Armando Galeano-Masler
Danny Rodriguez-Berg
Jvore Morris- Berg
Mariama Jallow-Berg
Honorable Mention
Alejandro Barrientos-Upchurch
Dequan Miller-Upchurch
Marcus Siscoe-Masler
David Romero-Berg
Elizabeth Martinez-Berg
N’Deye Walton-Berg
Vansville Elementary School Flea Market
Vansville Elementary PTA invites you to a Community Flea Market
on Saturday, April 13 at Vansville Elementary 6813 Ammendale Road
Beltsville, Md. 20705. Public sales will be open from 9 a.m. until 2
p.m. Refreshments will be sold. The rain date for this event is April 20,
2013. Limited vendor space is available for $15, $20 if we provide you
with the table.
For more information and to secure your space visit our website at
http://vansvillepta.org/ or email [email protected].
Sandhill Crane
(Photo by Elizabeth
Olson) Sandhill cranes
are used as surrogate
incubators for whooping
crane eggs at the Patuxent National Research
Center in Laurel. The
whooping crane is an
endangered species. Anyone interested in helping
to restore the whooping
crane population can
participate in the Adopt
A Whooper program. See
www.friendsofpatuxent.
org/adoptawhooper
School News
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High Road Upper School Students Spell Their Way to Victory
The students of High Road
Upper School, located at 12050
Baltimore Ave in Beltsville, participated in their 2nd Annual School
Wide Spelling Bee on March 15th.
The students participated in
preliminary rounds by classroom
on the 7th of March with winners
moving to the semi-final round
to determine individual classroom
winners. The individual classroom
winners then competed for the
school wide Grand Championship
on the 15th. There were over 40
participants involved in this year’s
competition to become the 2013
Grand Champion.
According to Sean Hicks, event
coordinator, “Each student was
encouraged to participate and
everyone tried to motivate the students to be excited about spelling.
It is easier to be popular than it is
to spell it. The feeling that you get
when you spell one word correctly
can carry you on for one thousand
years.”
The finalists for 2013 Grand
Championship were, Breona
Simms, Chaise Grady, Diane
Cook, Annika Sligh, Alexis Alston
and Simiya Kent. All students
were given challenging words
to spell and encouraged to do
their best. At the end of the third
round there were only three contenders left: Alexis, Annika and
Chaise. The final round produced
Alexis as the third place winner, Chaise as the runner-up and
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From left, Michelle Anderson, Director. Anneika Sligh, 1st place, Chaise
Grady, 2nd place, Jeannette Houghtaling, Prince George’s County Public
Schools, Alexis Alston, 3rd place, Sean Hicks, Teacher
Annika winning the Grand Championship. Medals were awarded
to all classroom champions and
trophies were given to the winning
finalists; in addition Annika won
a Visa gift card and Chaise won a
free lunch.
Jeannette Houghtaling, Prince
George’s County Non Public Specialist, participated as one of the
judges and said, “It gave me great
pleasure to see the students participating and having a good time.
They put forth a great deal of
effort to make this event a success.”
Sean Hicks states that he would
like to take the school wide contest
to the other High Road schools in
the region and hopefully are able
to qualify for a Scripps level competition in hopes of continuing to
encourage our students to push
themselves beyond their academic
comfort zone.
Kavion Hill, this years 10th
grade classroom champion stated,
“…I did not know that spelling
could be so fun…I look forward to
doing this again next year.”
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301.210.4860.
Second Graders Ponder Whether They Prefer
Early Spring or Six More Weeks of Winter
By Becky Cavallo
As
Ground
Hog
day
approached, the students at Calverton voted as to which way they
wanted the Ground Hog to decide.
While an Early Spring was the
winner of the school-wide poll
taken during media classes, many
students were still hoping for a
little more winter. Some students
in Mr. Hayes’s second grade class
offered these views after listening
to a story about Ground Hog day.
Six More Weeks of Winter
Jimmy Melgar said. “I would
like six more weeks of winter
because I want to play in the
snow. I don’t want the snow to
melt because I like to play with
the snow and because we can have
snow fights and because when we
go to the park we can do anything
with it. I like playing in the snow
because it is fun to play in it.
What is really fun is playing with
friends.”
Karla Medrano said, “I made
this choice because I thought
about it. I would like it to be six
more weeks of winter because I
want to stay sleeping in my bed so
I can stay warm.”
Early Spring
Nayeli Espinoza said, “I pick
early spring because it’s almost
my birthday and you don’t have to
wear a heavy jacket. The weather
is not too hot and not too cold
and I like rain. The flowers grow
out of the ground and I love the
way it smells. The weather is nice
and you can go for walk. You can
jump in the puddles of water.”
Allen V. said, “I want it to
be early spring because I can go
outside and play with my friends.
I can play with them in football
and soccer and tag, even hide and
seek. I can go to the park and play
with them on the swings and slide,
too, and on the biggest slide.
Amadou said, “I would like
6 more weeks of spring because
winter is cold and spring is hot
and that is why I want 6 more
weeks of spring. In spring we can
go outside and play and have fun.
Spring is cool and so awesome. I
can play all day. If we had 6 more
weeks of spring it will be the happiest day on earth. It will be good
and so nice on earth. I will do my
work all day long. I love school
and it is so cool and awesome. I
love it.”
Reporter’s comment: I am typing these responses on a snow day,
but I imagine the spring enthusiasts will be enjoying the warmer
weather when the paper comes
out.
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School News
High Point High School News
High Point High School is pleased
to announce that Edward Adutwum
was selected for a full four-year Posse scholarship. Students were selected because of their strong academic
and leadership potential. Edward was
honored at an award Ceremony on
Jan. 3, 2013 at the Lincoln Theatre in
Washington D.C.
Congratulations to High Point
senior Yolande Pokam-Tchuisseu,
Prince George’s County Student of
the Month for the week of March
11-18. Her story was highlighted on
the Prince George’s County Schools’
website. A dedicated student and
a natural leader, she took seven
advanced placement classes and performed well in all of them. She is
president of the French and book
clubs, vice president of Youth with
Purpose, squadron leader in the Air
Force ROTC unit and editor of the
Literary Magazine. She is a member
of the French Language and National
Honor Society and on the tennis,
track and bocce teams. Yolande has
already been accepted to five univer-
sities as well as the Honors College
at the University of Maryland. .
High Point seniors Edward Adutwum and Yolande Pokam-Tchuisseu
were invited to share their many
leadership experiences at a luncheon
with the Beltsville Rotary Club on
March 12. Yolande and Edward also
actively participated in a three-day
RYLA Youth Conference in Bethesda on the weekend of February 16.
High Point music teacher and
choral director Ms. Priscilla Coleman was the recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Music Educator Award from Yale University.
Teachers were selected because of
their outstanding accomplishments
and vision for their program. 300
teachers applied but only 50 music
educators were selected nationwide.
Ms. Coleman will receive her award
at Yale University in New Haven,
Ct. on June 9. Congratulations, Mrs.
Coleman, from the High Point staff
and student body.
On March 5, Mr. Babu George’s
environmental science students
visited the Washington Suburban
Sanitary Commission’s Water Treatment Plant in Laurel for enriching,
hands-on activities. Students toured
the facility, conducted experiments
and microscopic evaluations, tested
wastewater and spent the day learning how wastewater is managed and
treated.
Bravo to the drama club, Ms.
Betty Smalls and the cast of the
musical Hairspray who created a
memorable event for the 2012-13
school year. The parts were well cast
and played and showcased the many
talents of our students. The sets, costumes and make-up were also very
well designed. Students were treated
to a few scenes of the play during
first period on Friday, March 15. The
play was performed for the public
on Friday, March 15 and Saturday,
March 17.
High Point would like to thank
and congratulate the drama club for
creating a memorable experience for
all.
Musical Theater Returns To High Point
By Rick Bergmann
A few weeks ago on a Saturday
morning, I woke up and did what
many people do I logged on to
check Facebook. I wasn’t looking
for anything in particular, I don’t
even know what possessed me to
log on but I am glad I did. I saw
a post from one of my former
teachers at High Point that said the
school was producing a musical
and tickets were just $5. My first
reaction was to ask myself, did
High Point still do theater at all?
I can’t tell you the last time I had
heard about a play being produced
at the school. I was excited too
because that meant that once again
there were students at High Point
learning to love theater. My four
years in the auditorium at High
Point gave me a wealth of training
and knowledge but also a love and
respect for the art of live theater.
So, I changed some plans, texted
a few friends and off we went
to see High Point’s production of
Hairspray!
It was wonderful being back in
the auditorium watching students
learn and perform on stage. Hairspray is a big undertaking because
it is a heavy dance show, a period
piece, a costume heavy show and
one of the lead characters has to
be a man in drag. Also, the show is
about race relations in the 1960’s,
which means usually you have to
be very specific in your casting.
The director at High Point went in
a different direction though, instead
of sticking with the traditional casting of white actors in the “white”
roles and African-American actors
in the “black” roles she chose to
embrace the diversity of the school
and cast the right actors for the
right roles regardless of skin color.
What this did is made the audience see the deeper message of
the show. That message is that you
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Springtime
School News
Calverton Elementary School Poetry Spotlights
In celebration of Poetry Month
this April, we would like to share
some of the poetry we have written this year in the media center.
Spring
By various poets in Mrs. Berg’s class
If spring was a color it would
be as green as clover, as light yellow as the sun, as blue as the sky,
as orange as a tangerine
If spring was a taste it would
be as sweet as the honey made by
bees, as sweet as ice cream,
If spring was a feeling it would
be as happy as a bouncing chipmunk, as warm as the shining sun,
as calm as the cool breeze
If spring was a smell it would
be the smell of flowers, as sweet
as a rose, fresh like fruit
If spring was a sound it would
be as peaceful as the birds chirping, the sound of joy, a symphony
Spring is wonderful because of
its warmth
Spring is beautiful with white
roses
Spring is joyful like jazz
Spring is best
Things To Do If You Were a
Water Drop
By Jvore Morris
Go with the flow
Be evaporated
Fall with the rain
Be drunk
Help people survive
Cleanse everything
Become holy water
Things to Do If I Were a Dog
By Mekal M. Bowrin
If I were a dog I would chase
after cats and cuddle with poodles.
I would bark all day and eat.
I would bite anyone who would
cause harm.
My bark would be an alarm.
I would do tricks like shaking
hands.
I would do bad things like eating plants.
I would take bubble baths and
be well groomed.
I would do a lot of things like
run away from the vacuum.
I would play with the other
dogs who would hog the ball.
I would eat, play, sleep and do
it all again the next day.
When people ask to rub my
belly, the answer would be,
Busy Month at Calverton
February may be the shortest
month of the year, but at Calverton
Elementary it was a month jampacked with activities and fun as
students and staff celebrated Black
History Month and prepared for
the MSA (Maryland State assessments).
Black History Month activities
included trivia questions each day
that challenged students and staff to
find the names of famous African
Americans. Staff shared delicious
dishes at their African American
luncheon on Feb. 27. The culminating event was a wonderful program
put on by the Sankofa dancers who
performed for two assemblies on
March 1. The drummer and two
dancers explained the importance
of dance in African culture and
the reasons to dance: to welcome
visitors, for happy celebrations like
weddings, sad occasions, such as
funerals, for harvesting, and for
just plain fun. The students enjoyed
participating in a fun dance at the
end of the program. The Sankofa
Dance theater, based in Baltimore,
chose the word “Sankofa” for its
company because it refers to a term
that means to look backwards in
order to understand the future.
The week preceding the MSA
tests was spirit week. Students and
staff enjoyed wearing crazy socks
on Monday, dressing the same as
a friend or colleague for twin day/
double day on Tuesday (for double
digit gains!), favorite hat day on
Wednesday for “Hats off for the
MSA,” school spirit day on Thursday when everyone wore school
colors. Friday was Pajama Day
(encouraging students to get a good
night’s sleep before each test day).
Also on Friday, the students were
treated to a lively performance
from the High Point High School
drum corps and the Gold and Black
dancers at a pep rally for the MSA.
Pajama Day was also Read
Across America Day, perfect for
listening to a book during a Dr.
Seuss story time and cuddling with
favorite teddy bears. Other events
in February were the STEM fair,
a Valentine’s Day dance, and an
Awards Breakfast with parents
attending to honor their students
who made the honor roll and/or
got citizenship awards for good
behavior and work habits.
Theater
Betty Smalls and her team should
be proud of their show and High
Point should be commended for
bringing theater back in a big way.
The kids’ energy and enthusiasm
made the show extremely enjoyable. I look forward to seeing what
next school year brings for High
Point’s theater program.
should love yourself for who you
are and be tolerant of all people are
around you. The idea of colorblind
casting really made the show come
alive in a way I hadn’t seen before.
The cast, crew, director, Ms.
When days begin to lengthen
And Winter blows away;
The thawing earth, rejoicing,
Sends upward shouts of praise.
“Yes, you may.”
If I Were in Charge of the World
New growth provides a promise,
While hopes renewed sprout high;
Rebirth inspires the season,
As nature comes alive
By Britney Fonmboh
If I were in charge of the world
I’d say that everything is free
I’d be a singer
I’d make children the boss of
grown-ups
There would be ice cream land
There would be many schools
for children who did not go to
school
You wouldn’t have to cry that
you don’t have any money
You wouldn’t have to take any
bullying because you would go to
jail if you were bullying
You wouldn’t clean the house
because there would be robots to
do that
Deep breaths of warm air freshen,
Strength stirs, invigorates;
All rise to meet the future
Washed by its faithful rains.
Much wisdom moves this cycle;
Let truth inform, ignite,
As expectation’s arrow
Draws aim in great delight.
This time each year brings blessing,
Reminders of the One
Who melts hearts cold in darkness
To springs beneath His Son.
Rebecca Hutchings
3/10/2013
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Calendar of Events
AREA EVENTS
Please contact the individual facilities for any
changes in hours of operation due to holidays
or inclement weather.
MONTPELIER MANSION & ART
CENTER
9650 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. Phone:
301.377.7817. TTY: 301.699.2544. E-mail:
[email protected]. Contact
the Art Center at 301.377.7800 for information on art and photography classes. Due to
renovation at the mansion, tours are suspended until further notice. Please call the center
before visiting. The events held at the mansion
location will be held outdoors, and many regular and special events will be held at partner
locations. The mansion grounds are open from
dawn until dusk every day of the year.
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL OF HERBS, TEA, AND
THE ARTS
Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You
can stroll among vendors of fragrant herbs,
fine arts, handmade items such as baskets,
garden accessories, jewelry, and much more.
Hear live music, visit artists in their studios,
and see a variety of art exhibits. Enjoy a tasty
gardening. Kids can play colonial games,
do art projects, see a live animal exhibit,
and more. This year, celebrate the beauty of
Montpelier’s grounds and bring or make your
own kite to fly, and see kite flying demos and
giant kites (weather permitting). Free. All ages.
CHESAPEAKE WOODTURNERS EXHIBIT
The display continues through April 30. See
beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade wood
objects. Hours and partner site: 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. daily at the National Wildlife Visitor Center (NWVC) located at 10901 Scarlet Tanager
Loop, Laurel, MD 20708. Contact Montpelier
Mansion or NWVC (301.497.5580). The
exhibit is free. All ages. COLLEGE PARK AVIATION MUSEUM
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park.
Phone: 301.864.6029. TTY: 301.699.2544.
Museum admission is $4 for adults, $3 for
seniors, and $2 for children. Children under
2 admitted free. Open daily from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m., except for major holidays. Tours
for groups of 10 or more are available by
appointment.
PAPER AIRPLANE DAY
Friday, April 5 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Build
your own paper airplane and compete in our
Iglesia Pentecostes Sinai
Meeting
at Emmanuel
Methodist
Church
6410 Kenilworth
Ave.United
Riverdale,
MD 20737
6410 Kenilworth Ave., Riverdale MD 20737
Le invita a sus poderosos
Cultos de Alabanza y adoracion
Martes Oracion 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Sabado Evangelistico 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Domingo Alabanza y adoracion de 4:00–7:00 p.m.
El Pastor Elvin Moscoso y la congregacion te dan la bienvenida ven y
gozate con nosotros
301-349-3945
301-595-3464
301-379-3945
Marvelous light
Christian Worship Center
“A Multicultural Church that seeks to Find the
Lost and Grow the Found”
Come worship with us on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. at:
4216 Powder Mill Road,
Beltsville, MD 20705
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.marvelouslightcwc.com
Rev. Wyndell O. Banks, Senior Pastor
lunch, and take in a lecture on cooking and
annual Paper Airplane Derby at 3 p.m. Prizes
will be awarded. All ages. Free with museum
admission.
A WOMAN’S WORK IS NEVER DONE:
WORKING IN WARTIME AT THE ERCO
FACTORY, RIVERDALE
The display continues through April 28. In
celebration of Women’s History Month, look
into the wartime newsletters published by
workers at the ERCO factory in Riverdale.
Containing stories, letters, cartoons, and
photographs created by the factory’s female
employees, these newsletters provide a window into the lives and experiences of women
balancing work and home life in the 1940’s.
Free with museum admission.
PAINT BRANCH MUSICAL REVIEW
Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at Paint Branch
UU Church, 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi,
Md. 20783 Scenes from The Music Man, The
Marriage of Figaro, Phantom of the Opera,
Oklahoma, The Tales of Hoffman, and many,
many more! Comedy, tragedy, romance... Musical theater, opera, operetta...You name
it, it’s in the show! Donations accepted at the
door.
GREENBELT COMMUNITY CENTER
The center is located at 15 Crescent Rd.,
Greenbelt, MD 20770. The Greenbelt Recreation Activities Guide is online. Stop by
the center or see www.greenbeltmd.gov/
recreation for events and class listings. Phone:
301.397.2208.
ARTFUL AFTERNOON: PUPPETS, POTTERY,
AND PRINTMAKING
Sunday, April 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. See a puppet cabaret at 3 p.m. featuring Leila Ghaznavi’s moving and magical Beyond the Light. A
printmaking workshop runs from 1 p.m. to 3
p.m., facilitated by Artist-In-Residence Nora
Simon. Learn to use fresh fruits and vegetables to create beautiful patterns. This is a
great project for the whole family. Supplies
will be provided.
INCARNATE: SCUPLTURE BY MATTHEW
JANSON
The display continues through April 12 at
the Greenbelt Community Center Art Gallery. All ages welcome. Call the center for more
details.
GREENBELT MUSEUM
The museum house is located at 10-B Crescent Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20770. Docent-led
tours are on Sundays and will resume on Sunday, April 6. See www.GeenbeltMuseum.org or
call 301.507.6582 for more information.
LAUREL–BELTSVILLE SENIOR
ACTIVITY CENTER
7120 Contee Rd., Laurel, MD 20707. Regular
hours of operation: Monday – Thursday from
8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed
on Sunday. Contact the center regarding
regular activities and special events. Phone:
301.206.3350. Fax: 301.206.3387. TTY:
301.446.3402.
NATIONAL WILDLIFE VISITOR CENTER
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD
20708. The Visitor Center entrance is
accessed from Powder Mill Rd. between the
Baltimore–Washington Pkwy. and Rt. 197.
Phone: 301.497.5887. See Patuxent.fws.
gov. The center is part of the Patuxent Wildlife
Research Refuge. Hours of operation are daily
from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for major
holidays. Free admission to the center and its
exhibits, grounds, and trails. Advance registration is required and costs are free,
unless otherwise noted. Events fill up
quickly and early registration is strongly
recommended. Please advise us of any special needs so that we may accommodate you.
BIRD WALK
Wednesdays, April 3 and 17 from 8 to 10:30
a.m. Search for birds in several refuge
habitats on this guided hike. Field guides and
binoculars are recommended. Ages 16+.
GUIDED TRAIL HIKE
Sunday, April 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Seek out
the earliest signs of spring using your senses.
Smell the first flowers, listen for the calls of
birds and frogs hoping for a mate, and touch
fuzzy buds ready to open into leaves and flowers. Come ready for an afternoon of exploration on the trails! All ages.
NATURE TOTS: LEAPIN LILYPADS
Thursday, April 11. There are two sessions:
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Peep!
Croak! Ribbit! Introduce your preschooler to
the watery world of frogs through stories,
songs, and a hike in this fun, hands-on program.
WHOOPING CRANE TOUR
Sunday, April 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Take a
behind-the-scenes tour of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center to observe the graceful
endangered whooping cranes. Arrive early, as
tour will leave on time. Space is very limited,
registration required. Ages 14+.
PUPPET SHOW: SPRING SURPRISES
Saturday, April 20. There are two shows:
10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Join a very special
American toad on a springtime day as he
bumps into old and new friends after a long
winter. No registration necessary. All Ages.
EGGS ABOUND!
Saturday, April 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Discover who is growing inside an egg! Learn
about many different animals that hatch from
eggs and search for them in their habitats.
Eggs are everywhere, if you know where to
look! Ages 5– 7.
TINY TOTS: NATURE AND MUSIC
Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and 25
from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Come learn about
the wildlife at the refuge through songs and
rhyming. Ages 18 mos. – 42 mos.
DOWN BY THE BAY
Sunday, April 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. From
horseshoe crabs to great blue herons, a variety of wildlife calls the Chesapeake Bay home.
Discover how we play an important part in
keeping this habitat healthy through hands-on
activities and a craft! Ages 8 – 10.
BELTSVILLE EVENTS
Please contact the individual facilities for any
changes in hours of operation due to holidays
or inclement weather.
WOMEN’S COMMUNITY CLUB OF
BELTSVILLE
Monday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m. at Emmanuel
United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane,
Beltsville
VANSVILLE CITIZEN’S ASSOCIATION
Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at Franklin Brown
Building, Vansville Recreation Park, 11733 Old
Baltimore Pike, Vansville
BELTSVILLE RECREATION COUNCIL
Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Beltsville
Community Center, 3900 Sellman Road,
Beltsville
BELTSVILLE CITIZEN’S ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, April 17 at Beltsville Academy,
4300 Wicomico Ave., Beltsville
YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
1st and 3rd Thursdays at 11 a.m. at the Beltsville Community Center
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY
(NAL)
10301 Baltimore Ave. The library is free and
open to the public. Parking is free. Hours of
operation: Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., except for federal holidays. NAL
is one of four national libraries of the United
States. Call 301.504.5876 for information on
basic services, resources, and special events.
See NAL at www.nal.usda.gov or on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/#!/National_Ag_Lib.
BEHNKE NURSERIES GARDEN CENTER
11300 Baltimore Ave. Please call
301.937.1100, ext. 0. or see www.Behnkes.
com for information regarding these and other
events.
BONSAI DEMONSTRATIONS
All Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch
bonsai master Ducky Hong sculpt everyday
plants into works of art. Questions? Mr. Hong
loves to talk about his work and the classes
he will be teaching.
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOWCASE
Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21; time to
be determined, call Behnke’s for updates. The
showcase is filled with colorful displays and
interactive exhibits regarding the importance
of agriculture in our lives. Attendants will help
kids with hands-on activities. Exhibits highlight
Maryland’s many commodities: poultry, nursery and greenhouse, dairy, corn, soybeans,
and much more! There will be opportunities
to “milk a cow,” try out fruit and veggie riddle
boxes, explore life in the soil, measure height
in horse hands, and more. Sponsored by
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation,
Inc. See www.maefonline.com/programs.
LAVENDER GROWING, PROPAGATING, AND
USING
Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
Anne Davidson of Deep Creek Lavender Farm
will discuss growing and propagating lavender,
which cultivars are right for your garden, and
how to use them. The discussion is free. After
the talk, for a minimal $4 fee (please bring
cash), you can create a lavender sachet to
take home.
BELTSVILLE LIBRARY
Regular operating hours are: Monday – Tuesday from 1 to 9 p.m., Wednesday – Friday
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Sunday. Contact the
Beltsville Library by phone at 301.937.0294.
Visit us at 4319 Sellman Rd., Beltsville, next
door to the police station. Visit our library
system website at www.pgcmls.info.
PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE
CHESS CLUB
Tuesdays, April 9 and 23 at 6 p.m. Chess
for all ages and levels. Everyone welcome.
Come to learn or just to play with others and
have fun.
ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST
The contest concludes with a poetry reading
on Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Winners will be
announced at the Poetry Reading and will be
asked to read their poems. Contact the Beltsville Library for more information. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Beltsville Library. Ages
6 and over.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES
STORYTIME
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30
a.m. Songs, stories, and finger plays for children ages 3 – 5.
CALENDAR
CALENDAR
Baker Bill
GOOSEY LOOSEY
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 11:30
a.m. Stories, songs, finger plays, and Mother
Goose Rhymes. For newborns to 18 months
with caregiver.
STUFF ‘N THINGS
Here it comes again, a recipe
on baking powder biscuits. Yes, I
know it’s not the first time, but if
keep writing it maybe you’ll give
it a try and be surprised. What is
that stuff, Bisquick? Set oven to
400 degrees.
In a medium size bowl place
1 stick of butter or margarine
(room temp) 1&1/4 cup flour, 1
tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon
baking powder 1/2 tsp salt. Mix
together with your hand to form a
crumbly mix. Now mix in 1/2 cup
cold milk. A bit at a time knead
until a firm mass, not slack or
loose; dump onto cutting board
and cut out 4 biscuits 2 inches
wide and 3/4 inch thick. NOTE!
When kneading, if it seems too
soft, add a bit more flour. Just a
few drops more or less of milk
can make a difference. Don’t try
to get 5 or 6 they will be too thin.
STOP and scrape down that bowl
with your Bakerbill scraper. If you
don’t have one I’ll send you one.
Crack an egg and whip up with
a couple drops of water (this is
called egg wash). Paint the top of
the biscuits and bake about 15 to
18 minutes until nice and brown.
There will be no wet spots like
cake. There is a misunderstanding
that if you mix too much it will
make them tough. NOT TRUE.
Yes there are a couple of baked
goods that can be over mixed but
not many. Cookies come to mind
I’ve written often about having no wet spots. Here’s what
I mean about that. People who
write recipes use a broom straw or
tooth pick to check for wet spots
showing that the cake is done, but
it seldom works. If there is a wet
spot it will come out clean from
the moisture. So you still can’t
be sure and later there are tears.
With my method of touching very
lightly with the tip of your finger
you can tell instantly if there is
a wet spot or not. While I write
about wet spots, if you take the
cake out early and it falls apart,
through your tears put it back in
the oven and re-bake. No, it will
not rise again, but it can be eaten
and it will taste good. Put a lot of
frosting in the area, no one will
know.
In the consumer corner, I heard
a comedian lately say he hated big
box hardware stores, because in
their ads they trick us into thinking
we can build that side room. After
walking all the aisles I saw none
marked “Talent.” If you earn your
living at a desk, leave the building
to the carpenter. Of course I don’t
hate the stores. I’ve even fallen for
the advertising from time to time.
I’m not one to buy stuff that needs
to be put together. I remember
when my girls were little having
to put together that tin kitchen
stove set on Christmas Eve. Slot A
never lined up with slot B, and all
the bloodletting.
If you would like to comment
on anything I have written or have
a question about anything, I have
an opinion. Reach me at bill@
bakerbill.net. Remember that
everything I write is my opinion
only.
BB
Spirit of Faith Empowerment
Ministries & Bible College
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. Build your child’s
confidence in reading. Bring a favorite book
or choose one from the library. Read to a
specially trained therapy dog who will be glad
to listen. Each child will read for 15 minutes.
Registration required. Please contact the
Beltsville Library for more information. Ages
6 – 12.
FAMILY GAMING
Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. All ages welcome.
Families are invited to join the library for a
night of video games and board games. Bring
your own or play one of ours.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
EREADER TRAINING
Do you have an eReader? Want to learn how
to download free eBooks from your library?
Call to schedule your individualized appointment.
FRIENDS OF THE BELTSVILLE LIBRARY
Meeting Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.
EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION
Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Ann Patchett’s State
of Wonder.
AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION
Tuesday, April 16 at 2 p.m. David Grann’s The
Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in
the Amazon.
BELTSVILLE LIBRARY WRITERS’ GROUP
Tuesday April 16 at 7 p.m. Authors of all
genres are invited to join our writer’s group
to learn, critique, and share information about
writing.
COMPUTERS FOR EVERYONE
Thursday, April 18 at 9 a.m. Don’t be intimidated by computers. Join us to learn basic
computer skills, terminology, and how to use
the library’s computers. Leave the library feeling more confident using a computer. Limit 8
per class. Registration required.
BELTSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
3900 Sellman Rd., Beltsville. Phone:
301.937.6613. Spanish line: 301.445.4509.
TTY: 301.445.4512. The Program Specialist
is Michael Hansborough. He can be contacted
by phone or at Michael.Hansborough@
pgparks.com. Regular hours of operation are:
Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Sunday. Hours
of operation for Xtreme Teens and Pre-teens:
Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m.
SPRING BREAK CAMP
Monday – Friday, April 1 – 5 from 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. School’s out, but will have lots of
activities to keep the kids busy during Spring
Break. Enjoy arts and crafts, games, sports,
and lots more. Ages 5 – 12. Fee: $100, resident; $120, non-resident. Before Care and
After Care are available for additional fees.
Contact the center for more details.
LIVE ANIMAL SHOW FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 – 10 from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us as some of our
scaly and furry friends come to visit from the
Mt. Rainer Nature Center. This will be a fun
CALENDAR
15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly
dividing the word of truth. II Timothy 2:15
Preparing & Training Ordinary People
For an Extra Ordinary Time
PRESENTS
The opportunity to respond to your calling…
Prepare for licensing in Ministry!
Our 8 week leadership training class begins:
May 11, 2013 and ends on August 24, 2013
Classes will meet every other Saturday from 10am to 12noon.
The last class will meet from 10am to 1pm.
Cost $500. Limited seating (the class consist of only 15 people).
We accept Money Orders or Certified Checks only!
Please make checks payable to:
Spirit of Faith Empowerment Ministries & Bible College
Mail to: Bishop Melvin Douglas Spivey,
PO Box 1205, Bowie, MD 20718
Matthew 7:7-8 King James (KJV)
7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall
find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For
everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh
findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Contact
Bishop Melvin Douglas Spivey
240-644-4710
or [email protected]
PO Box 1205 • Bowie, MD 20718
CALENDAR
and educational experience filled with facts
and information about the wonderful world
of animals. Special time for ages 4 – 5: 10
a.m. on April 9. Special time for age 3: 1
p.m. on April 10. Reservation required by
March 30; call after this date to see if late
reservations can be accepted. Free.
Beltsville News
St. John’s Episcopal/Anglican Church
at the corner of Route 1 & Powder Mill Road in Beltsville
(301) 937-4292
The Rev. Paula Green, Rector
G.E.A.R. APRIL FLOWERS CRAFT
Saturday, April 13 from 11 to 12:30 p.m.
Join us as we make a keepsake flower
picture frame in honor of spring. Be sure
to bring a picture for the frame. Space is
limited. Register early. Ages 5 – 12. Fee:
$3, resident; $5, non-resident. Reservation
required by April 6.
Sunday Worship Schedule
Quiet service: 8:00 a.m.
Family-oriented service: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Between September and June
STRATEGY GAME CLUB
Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy board
games and strategy games and tons of fun.
All skill levels welcome. Any game can be
played as well as brought to the club to be
played. Games include: Small World, Steel
Driver, and Age of Industry. Free. All ages.
We are a beacon of Christ’s love
offering hospitality and sustenance
to all on their spiritual way.
XTREME TEEN REGULAR EVENTS
Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Free
with valid Center ID card. Ages 13 - 17.
VANSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
6813 Ammendale Rd., Vansville. Phone:
301.937.6621. Fax: 301.937.6623. Spanish line: 301.445.4509. TTY: 301.445.4512.
The Director is Jeremy Weiss. He can be
contacted by phone or at Jeremy.Weiss@
pgparks.com. Regular hours of operation:
Monday – Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m., Friday
from 2 to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m., and Sunday from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Hours of operation for Xtreme Teens: Fridays
and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Hours of
operation for First Ladies of V-ville: Fridays
and Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
SPRING BREAK CAMP
Monday – Friday, April 1 – 5 from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Join us for a week of fun. We’ll be
playing games and enjoying ourselves with
a bunch of different activities. Ages 6 – 12.
Fee: $100, resident; $120, non-resident.
Before Care and After Care are available for
additional fees. Contact the center for more
details.
First Baptist Church
of Beltsville (SBC)
4700 Odell Road Beltsville, MD 20705
301-937-7771
EGG DECORATING
Monday, April 8 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Did
you get a chance to decorate eggs over the
holidays? Here is your chance to do it for
the first time — or again. Let your creative
juices flow all over your egg and make
something exceptional. Ages 6 – 12. Free.
www.fbcbeltsville.org
Keith Holland, Pastor
Abundant Grace; Abundant Life . . .
Abundant God!
HAPPY HOUR AT THE PIANO BAR
Thursday, April 11 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. We’ll
be traveling to the Gwendolyn Britt Senior
Activity Center. We’ll enjoy a fun, nonalcoholic Happy Hour with great live music,
delicious buffet-style food, and great people.
We will depart Vansville at 2:30 p.m. and
return at 5 p.m. Ages 60 and over. Reservation required by April 4. Free.
FIRST LADIES OF V-VILLE
Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30
p.m. Activities just for girls: Join us for
V-ville ladies sports nights, empowerment
workshops, modeling, and more. Free. Ages
10 – 17.
XTREME TEENS REGULAR EVENTS
Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m.
Ages 13 – 17. Free with valid Center ID
card.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Sundays:
Sunday School for all ages
*Morning Worship
*Evening Worship
Kidz Choir & Mission Kidz
Youth Fellowship
Adult Choir Practice
9:45am
11:00am
6:00pm
6:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
Wednesdays:
*Adult Bible Study & Prayer
RA’s, GA’s, Mission Friends
Youth Fellowship
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
*Childcare available for children up to 4 years old
Classifieds • Call 301-937-7954
SERVICES
COUNSELING
CENTER
Create Healthy Relationships
Feel Better - Enjoy Life
Ginny Hurney, LCSW-C
Beltsville & Silver Spring ofﬁces
301-595-5135
WOMEN, MEN, COUPLES & TEENS
BELTSVILLE LAWNS - For all your
lawn and landscaping needs. We are a full
service, year around Beltsville business. We
offer: topsoil and mulch deliveries, tree and
shrub trimming, gutter cleaning, yard cleanups, mowing, thatching, aeration, flower bed
edging and much more. Call Bill 301-4554491. 06/13.
TAX RETURNS - For businesses/
individuals. Payrolls. Gerald Neumaier CPA.
301-953-1341; 301-776-6545. gncpa@
verizon.net. 01/14.
Carpenter, Handyman, Clogged
sink & Tub Drains cleaned & snaked
out, Drywall, Ceilings, Door locks, Rotten
wood replacement, Wood fence repairs,
Demolition, Roofs & Leaks, Repairs, Gutters cleaned out, Vinyl siding, Window
wraps, Down trees cut & removed, Dryer
lint cleanouts. Free estimate, call Mickey
240-286-7934 or 301-345-9124 04/13
Dustin’s Handyman - Home Repairs
30 yrs. Personal Experience
Roofing • Concrete • Fencing
Siding • Drywall • Rotten Wood Replacement
Gutters • Painting • Pressure Washing
Windows • Plumbing • Flooring (all types)
Doors • Hauling
Call Ken Dustin Home: 301-937-2542 or
Mobile: 443-354-2502 anytime
4426 Powder Mill Rd.
Beltsville, MD 20705 07/13
TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL. Pruning, land clearing, contact Bob Berra, 301674-3770; or 301-384-4746. 04/13
Hauling and Junk Removal.
Complete Clean Out - Garages, Homes,
Construction Debris, etc. Licensed,
insured, free estimates. Mike Smith 301346-0840. 04/13
Housecleaning
Housecleaning done weekly, bi-weekly,
free estimates and references available.
Call Brenda, 202-322-7452. 04/13
ANTI-AGING AND WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC
EXPERTS IN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
MUSIC INSTRUCTION - Piano, Organ,
Guitar, Voice Ukulele, Keyboard, Soprano
Recorder, Flute and Drum Lessons in College Park, MD. Call Jean Carstens 301345-2752, email [email protected].
BME degree. Register now. 05/13
Meals on Wheels of College
Park is now accepting new customers.
Meals are delivered to your door Monday
thru Friday between the hours of 11:30 am
and 12:30 pm. Each daily delivery consists
of a hot meal, a bread pack (with coffee, tea
and other condiments), a sandwich, salad,
fruit, juice and milk. The price is $25.00 a
week. To enroll or to get answers to any
of your questions, please call Meals on
Wheels of College Park at 301-474-1002
Monday thru Friday 9 am to noon. 05/13
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Fix-it-ups,
spring clean-up, repairs, gardening, hauling, tile work, etc. Experienced, reliable,
inexpensive. Buster, 301-806-0419. 05/13
PET SITTING. Professional, in your
home, Beltsville-based since 1994. Caring
for dogs, cats, small and exotic pets. Medications administered. Insured, bonded,
certifications, references. Book now for
spring, summer travel. www.terrapinpets.
com. 04/13
BELTSVILLE LAWNS - is now accepting new clients for the 2013 lawn mowing
season. Call Bill @ 301-455-4491 for a
free, no obligation, mowing estimate and
yard consultation. 05/13
Discount Market Palace
For all your shopping needs. House
hold items, spiritual and religious and
more. www.discountmarketpalace.com.
Email:[email protected]
HELP WANTED
MEALS ON WHEELS OF COLLEGE
PARK - serving Beltsville, Adelphi, Berwyn Heights, Greenbelt and College Park
- needs volunteers to help pack daily meals
for seniors and those who cannot cook for
themselves. We also need drivers Monday
thru Friday. Packers work from 9 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. Drivers and runners work from
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please, we need help.
Won’t you volunteer to work one day a
week, once or twice a month or whenever
you can? Please call Monday thru Friday,
301-474-1002 to help and for more information. 05/13
FOR SALE
99 Chevy Wheel Lift, great condition, 6 speed transmission, 4 new rear
tires, clean inside and out, rear camera.
Call Chuck 202-492-8374, Knight Spirit
Towing.
DIABETES and CANCER SCREENING
Call 301-562-8930 for appointment
I PAY CASH FOR
Beltsville and Downtown Silver Spring Offices
OLD RECORDS
Albums and 45s from 50s, 60s, 70s
Highest Prices Paid
240-888-4043
Call Tom at (410) 533-1057
CANINE TRAINING ASSOCIATION
Luiz’s Lawn service
Friendly service with
competitive prices!
Lawn mowing
Mulching
Gutter cleaning
Spring & Fall cleanup
Snow removal
and more!
For free estimate call
301-928-6695
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A hobby dog-training club since 1950
Evening and Saturday Classes in Beltsville starting
about every 5 weeks.
Puppy or Basic Classes - $75 for 10 weeks
Also Agility and Advanced Obedience Classes
(410) 573-6556 or (301) 925-7360
IMMEDIATE CASH!!!
WE Buy, SEll AnD PAWn
GolD, SCrAP JEWElry, GunS AnD MorE
4938 Edgewood rd. ◆ College Park ◆ 301-345-0858
Joseph J. Panizari, Sr.
Joseph J. Panizari, Jr.
Richard A. Panizari
Dino S. Panizari
Pamela S. Panizari, CFO
Janet Ashley, Office Manager
Everything Electrical from Basement to Attic
Service Heavy Ups - Our Specialty
Replace Fuse Box with Circuit Breaker Box
Reach your Beltsville neighbors with a
low-cost classified ad in The Beltsville
News Call 301-937-7954
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