March 2011 Hyattsville Life & Times

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LOOKING AHEAD: MAYOR GARDINER TALKS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF HYATTSVILLE — Page 2 PLUS: RESIDENTS GIVE THEIR TWO CENTS ON AGING, EDUCATION, ELECTIONS AND PROTESTS — Pages 2-5

Firefighter remembered at banquet By Dave J. Iannone

On February 26, the officers and members of the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department took a brief break from an otherwise very difficult and busy week to recognize the best within the organization at the annual Hyattsville Public Safety Awards banquet at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt. The event is jointly held with the City of Hyattsville Police and FOP Lodge. The evening started with a moment of remembrance for Deputy Chief Jimmy Hook, 44, who died suddenly on February 23. Members of Jimmy’s family, including his future-firefighter son Tommy, 11, attended this year’s event. Jimmy, who was a member of the HVFD for 10 years this month, was posthumously awarded life membership during the ceremony. With the largest contingent of life members present in recent memory, the department gave out several special legacy awards. Jonathan A. Ransom and Carole Moltrup were presented with 30-year service honors and Donald “Doc” Moltrup received a standing ovation while being recognized for topping 50 years of service this year. Doc was presented with a customized helmet to commemorate the milestone. Jonathan, the longest-serving president, and Doc, chief emeri-

Hyattsville Life&Times

Vol. 8 No. 3

Hyattsville’s Community Newspaper

What’s happening with...? Status updates on some projects and problems in the city

By Paula Minaert and Susie Currie

Former WSSC Building During the night of February 20, vandals struck the building at 4017 Hamilton Street. Two large glass panes next to the Hamilton

Street entry door were shattered, apparently with a fire extinguisher, and inside windows were also broken. The owner, Douglas Development, installed plywood over the large outside windows later the same day. It was only the latest blight to hit

When county contractors set out to replace an ancient, crumbling storm drain that runs underneath Crittenden Street towards the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River, neighbors knew to expect detours and limited parking. But the backhoes and bulldozers, on site since mid-December, have unearthed a surprise: hundreds of antique bottles. Going outside one afternoon to inspect the cavernous hole being made in their side yard, siblings Catie, Peter and George Currie were delighted to find the mound of mud next to it studded with bottles, and rounded up a few of their more adventurous friends to join the excavation. (One mother’s response: “You want my kids to come crawl around in mud and broken glass? Um, no thanks.”) After donning boots and kitchen gloves to guard against shards, the team of budding archaeologists went to work. At first they stuck to the perimeter of Mud Mountain, picking the bottles like cherries; soon, they had devised a bridge of shingles to ford what Peter described as “quickmud.” Children a century from now may find a few pairs

the building. Other broken windows remain both on the Hamilton and Gallatin Street sides, as well as boarded-up windows, the result of firefighters combating an electrical fire in December 2009. Six months after the fire, at a June 23 meeting with residents and city officials, Paul Millstein, representing Douglas Development company, agreed to address security concerns by doing three things: reestablish electrical service to install lights around the building; replace all plywood and broken glass with a shatterproof glass alternative by July 9; and clear away shrubbery to improve visibility and reduce hiding places. The landscaping was done after that meeting and some windows were repaired, but not all. Electricity has not been installed; Millstein said recently that all the gear required for electrical service was removed by vandals. “We hired a consultant to help us put in for a new service from Pepco and do site plans, designs, and so on. It’s quite a process.” He did not know the status of the plan to restore electricity. Meanwhile, residents who live nearby continue to be concerned about the state of the property. Flawn Williams said that Douglas Development never made good on the promises it made last summer, and the new events are just compounding the problems. (See sidebar for another reaction.) Chris Giunta, senior inspector in the city’s Code Enforcement Department, said that up until recently, the property owner was responsive to phone calls but over the past few months, the city has issued a number of citations. “If the violations are not corrected, the city will have no alternative but to seek a court date. We always give property owners a chance to correct any

BOTTLES continued on page 13

HAPPENINGS continued on page 12

Backyard bulldozing turns up treasures for local children By Susie Currie

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Bottled Up SUSIE CURRIE Siblings Peter, Catie and George Currie found hundreds of antique bottles when contractors began work on the storm drain underneath Crittenden Street.

Included: The March 8, 2011 Issue of The Hyattsville Reporter — See Center Section

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FromTheEditor By Paula Minaert

This issue of the HL&T offers something different from the usual fare. Next month, we’ll run profiles of the people running for mayor and the open city council seats, to help you as you prepare to vote in the May 3 city elections. We’ll also be covering the budget process, which begins this month. As with family budgets, city budgets are crucial to functioning effectively. Both these involve assessing where things are now in the city and making decisions about the direction we want to take in the future. So we decided to prime the pump, to help people start thinking about important issues and to spark discussion. We’ve

gathered ideas and insights from a variety of people, on a range of issues. In the following pages, they’ll tell us what they think. They write about schools, how we age, civic responsibility and other things. You may not agree with everything they say, but the point is to start the thinking process. The poet John Donne said no one is an island. We are not self-contained but part of a series of concentric circles of people and groups. What happens in our family affects us — obviously — but what happens in our city does as well. The decisions made about things like traffic, trash, recreation and services touch us all. It’s important to add our voices to the discussion.

Make city elections a priority Thus far, there is a small playing field in the City of Hyattsville May 3 elections. Only four city council candidates and one mayoral candidate have signed up to run for election or re-election. Hopefully, more residents will sign up to run for political office by the deadline of March 25. As a Hyattsville resident for the past 42 years, the voter and political apathy in the city never cease to amaze me. Overall, less than 20 percent of registered voters show up at the polls for city elections. With a population of over 17,000 residents in our diverse, vibrant, artistic, proactive and “green” city, it would seem that more people would want to run for political office, sponsor a candidate or at least vote. It’s time for some

MY TWO CENTS By Barbara Runion

new blood on the city council bench. For those who may not be aware, our city council, at 10 members, is one of the biggest in Maryland. As taxpayers, we are bankrolling the mayor, city council members and city government. We want to ensure the best bang for our buck. We cannot further our agenda to make the Hyattsville a more desirable place to live, work and shop, while protecting and preserving our environment, unless more residents become involved in the dayto-day operations of our city government. We cannot do

this with just a few strokes on the computer keyboard airing our opinions on a community listserv. Here’s hoping that more residents will jump on the bandwagon and add their names to the list of candidates for Hyattsville mayor and city council for a more competitive and spirited election with a positive outcome. Let’s put Hyattsville on the map for our dedication, passion and involvement towards making this historic city the best it can be for us and our children for generations to come. Now is the time — and our chance — to make a difference for the better. Become “actively” involved! Barbara J. Runion has lived in Hyattsville since 1969.

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A look back … and a look ahead MY TWO CENTS By Mayor Bill Gardiner

Mayor Bill Gardiner announced last month that he will not seek a third term. We asked him to share his thoughts about the last eight years — and what the next eight might look like. Over the last eight years, we’ve had many successes: significant (and ongoing) investments in streets, playgrounds, and technology; strategic additions to — and competitive compensation for — staff; partnerships with the federal, state, and local governments on development projects and public safety; annexations that have increased our tax base and population; and private investment along East-West Highway and Baltimore Avenue. These accomplishments required collaboration and support from council, staff, residents, community organizations and other entities, and every future success will require the same. I would like to suggest for your consideration a few opportunities ahead that could create significant community benefits. LET’S RAISE OUR EXPECTATIONS I remember council discussions over whether or not we could “afford” to re-pave streets and install sidewalks, and whether or not

businesses could “afford” to comply with basic code requirements that improve the appearance of the city. We now recognize the domino costs of insufficient investment in streets, but we must also recognize the high costs of low investment in community programs, public spaces and recreation facilities. We should strive for excellence in the quality of our parks, community buildings and playing fields, as well as continue to improve the quality and range of programming for toddlers to seniors. Look at the facilities and programs offered by quality communities in our area, and let’s identify ways we can provide similar services for our residents. By partnering with nonprofits, becoming more efficient in other service delivery, and/or reallocating existing funds, we can stretch tax dollars for new programs that serve youth and seniors from all parts of the city. Expanding opportunities for social interaction and communitybuilding will create more stable, safer and stronger communities. WE NEED STRUCTURAL CHANGES When the city redistricts based on 2010 Census data, it should reduce the number of wards from five to three, and the number of council members from 10 to 6. After Baltimore, Hyattsville has the state’s largest city council — most have five to seven members. Our ward boundaries are confusing, and fewer than 100

residents turn out to vote in a couple of wards. The large number of members makes it difficult for council to reach consensus — or for any member to speak to each member on an issue, and also difficult for staff. A smaller council would be more effective and influential, and less territorial and expensive. The city council and city administrator will likely consider some re-organizing of functions and departments, as was recommended by the management study completed in 2010. They should also consider creating a city manager position to replace

With a mix of vision, creativity, collaboration, hard work and risk-taking, the City of Hyattsville can take advantage of our existing strengths and become the proverbial city on the hill. the city administrator position. The city is approaching a $25 million, 100-employee, 20,000-resident operation. A stronger city manager position would ensure administrative leadership, authority, and accountability, while maintaining the council’s policy direction and oversight, and ul-

timate authority to directly hire and fire key staff. Both changes could be carried out over a multiyear period. WE CAN LEVERAGE OUR ASSETS We are part of a very special community with incredible opportunities. We are a diverse community, but how do we ensure everyone feels welcome? Can we expand Magruder Park to include the WSSC parking lot, as in our parks plan? How do we strengthen our local schools? How can we best utilize the former BB&T building for the benefit of residents? What is the best development for the West Hyattsville metro, and how do we get it? With a mix of vision, creativity, collaboration, hard work and risk-taking, the City of Hyattsville can take advantage of our existing strengths and become the proverbial city on the hill — not because of our wealth or grand buildings, but because we have figured out how to create a sustainable, integrated, multi-ethnic, multiincome, transit-accessible, walkable community with amenities, housing options, and programs that serve a very wide range of residents. The “World Within Walking Distance,” realized. Thank you for the privilege of representing you, and best wishes to council members, staff and residents as we address the opportunities and challenges before us.

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Westboro doesn’t speak for all Baptists MY TWO CENTS

As a Baptist minister, I tend to listen to national news with a certain level of apprehension. Every few months, the following Mad Lib-ish scenario invariably plays out as the lead-in to a report.Â

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Reverend _______ (a man’s name), pastor of _______ (a place name) Baptist church, in _______ (a southern or western U.S. state) has called on his congregation to _______ (something crazy).

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Such was the case in February as news began to circulate that the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas — infamous for defaming military funerals and waving their “God hates everyone but usâ€? placards — planned to picket Northwestern High School. Not only do they tell lies about God and malign the gospel of Jesus Christ with their bigoted and generally offensive asserPROTEST continued on page 10

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Budget cuts require increased parental, community investment Over the past weeks, local parents, teachers and residents have demonstrated overwhelming support for our students and schools. While over 200 of us stood up on March 1 at Northwestern High School against the Westboro Church, Hyattsville Elementary School teachers were signing up to march in Annapolis to oppose further reductions in education funding. On February 24, William R. Hite, Prince George’s County Public Schools superintendent, put forth a revised fiscal year 2012 budget to absorb a $150 million deficit in funding for the school system. This deficit is the combined result of a reduction in stimulus funds, a $94 million statewide funding cut to education which translates to $21 million for PGCPS, and an increase in what the superintendent calls “the cost of doing business.� After several rounds of revisions, the PGCPS school board approved a budget of $1.60 bil-

MY TWO CENTS By Candace Hollingsworth

lion — a reduction from the $1.68 billion budget presented in December 2010.  This new version includes staff reductions for JROTC, reading recovery, media specialists and a proposed elimination of special transportation to lottery programs and tested schools.  This budget will be forwarded to the county council and county executive for review and approval. In November, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan set the tone for this upcoming budget cycle saying that “doing more with lessâ€? is now the new normal. Parents, teachers, unions, district leaders and lawmakers are now tasked with identifying new and innovative approaches to achieving student success in the absence of ideal — and in

many cases, inadequate — funding. What does the new normal look like for us in Hyattsville? Hyattsville Elementary is a Title I school; over 40 percent of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Title I funding has allowed the school to maintain its commitment to quality and access to student supports like extended learning opportunities and parent liaison. Last year, Title I stimulus funds accounted for more than $250,000 of the school’s budget; next year, that number will decrease dramatically. We cannot stall in our efforts to push the county council, county executive and governor to prioritize our students. This means fully funding our system, as proposed in the December budget, at $1.68 billion. Hyattsville’s schools educate Hyattsville’s children and we have to ramp up our efforts locally as well. CONSIDER ATTENDANCE AT A PUBLIC SCHOOL The PGCPS student population has declined by approximately 13,000 students over the past 6 years. With a per-pupil funding allocation, PGCPS has lost over $100 million. EDUCATION continued on page 10

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Staying in our homes as we age Recent conversation among older friends and neighbors has taken a new direction, spurred largely by unexpected health issues. As a result, we are talking about creating a network to support seniors and others in their homes — “aging in place,â€? as it is called. For one couple, it was a bout with cancer, surgery and infection. Unable to eat and too weak to walk, my neighbor and her husband faced problems of finding home health care and quickly changing the dining room into a bedroom. For me, it was caring for an 88-year-old aunt, two hours away and determined to remain in her home. Over time, with help from family, a bathroom was added to the first floor, and family members began helping her with chores, paperwork and weekly shopping. Although my aunt had completed advance directives covering power of attorney and a living will, when she had a heart attack, my cousins and I found little guidance in making immediate decisions about her care. These experiences of neighbors and family, as well as our own birthdays, retirements, signing up for Social Security, and starting Medicare, are reasons we are meeting. How prepared are we – and should we be – to enter this new time of transition? How prepared are our neighbors? And how prepared is Hyattsville for an aging population that wants

MY TWO CENTS By Lisa Walker

to continue being active and contributing members of the community? What changes should we consider to make our homes and apartments safer and more accessible? Who can advise us on ramps and bathrooms, storage and downsizing, as we age? What are our options for home health care? For meals and cleaning? For snow removal and lawn care? For getting around when we don’t want to drive, or cannot (or should not)? These are some of the questions the group is asking. The answers we find will tell us what’s available and what’s missing. These questions about aging are being raised across the country. Not satisfied with what they see as the options for housing, health care or civic activity, older adults are forming networks to inform and support — and advocate for — their neighbors, young and old. In the Washington area alone, there are at least 20 groups setting up what are called “villagesâ€? or “neighbors helping neighbors,â€? as detailed in recent articles in USA Today (Feb. 22, 2011) and the Washington Post (Feb. 9, 2010). Some of these are set up entirely as volunteer networks (as in Montgomery

County’s Bannockburn). Others have paid staff and run as a cooperative (as in Palisades, in Washington, D.C., and Mount Vernon, in Alexandria, Va.) These groups provide many services: help in hooking up TVs or computers or assistance with a particular program, a friendly visit or phone chat, locating a plumber or painter, trips to museums and parks. I’ve started this piece from the perspective of someone recently retired and starting Medicare, two mileposts in becoming a “senior.� Yet the issues I am talking about are those each of us faces at some time. After all, anyone can get sick and need home health care or assistance in feeding the family and pets following an operation. Anyone may need a ride to the doctor if they

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These questions about aging are being raised across the country. Not satisfied with what they see as the options for housing, health care or civic activity, older adults are forming networks to inform and support — and advocate for — their neighbors, young and old.

most of us! So as this group continues talking and listening, we’ll remember that what we learn will likely benefit not only the aging population of Hyattsville but families with children and singles, especially if they are living away from siblings and other relatives. Since January, we’ve been meeting monthly at the homes of members, who include Sally Middlebrooks, Pat Yinkey, Mary Stevenson, Robert Croslin, Carol Papagiannis, Marialis Zmuda and Nina Faye. Want to get involved? We’d love your input on what is needed and your energy in planning. Join us for our next meeting, at 7 p.m. on April 6, or online at HyattsvilleAginginPlace@yahoogroups.com.

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MissFloribunda Dear Miss Floribunda, Word of mouth has it that the community garden project has been approved and you can sign up for plots already. I say “word of mouthâ€? because I tried to send a message to the e-mail address you gave in January, but it’s not a good address. So please confirm (or deny) and answer a few questions. Where is it going to be? I heard that it’s going to be where the old Jack and Jill daycare center was, on Hamilton Street across from Safeway. But others say it’s in Hyatt Park, wherever that is. What PAULA MINAERT are the requirements for getting a Mary and Emma Thomason look over the offerings at FebruaryĘźs seed sale, sponsored by the Hyattsville Hor- plot? How many are available? Is it for apartment-dwellers only? Or, ticultural Society. maybe homeowners only? What about people who don’t speak much English: Will anyone help them apply? Where do I apply? Who do I contact? When can I start digging? Please, no more mistakes!

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The community garden will be started in the northwest quadrant of Hyatt Park, located across from Safeway on Hamilton Street. There will be 40 15-by-15 foot plots, half reserved for detached single-family homes and half for apartments, condos and townhouses. and is indeed across from Safeway on Hamilton Street. The garden will be started in the northwest quadrant of the park, with 40 15-by-15 foot plots. Half will be allotted for people who live in detached singlefamily houses or duplexes, and half for people who live in apartments, condos or townhouses. Because of expected demand, there will be a lottery among applicants and the drawing will be March 12 at 11 a.m. in the multipurpose room at the Municipal Center — so it’s important to submit applications by that date.  As a mild defense, permit me to point out that if you had attended the Hyattsville Horticultural Society Seed, Book and Bake Sale on February 12 you could have picked up community garden information and application forms there — as promised in the Miss Floribunda columns for January and February. However, you can still get an application form e-mailed to you by zanyshani@gmail.com or you can pick one up at the Municipal Building on 4310 Gallatin Street in the administrative offices on the third floor. Spanish-speakers needing help filling it out can contact Victoria Boucher at 301.277.7129. For up-to-the minute information, you can join the Hyattsville Community Garden yahoo group: http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/HyattsvilleCommunityGarden. Participants must be residents of the city and at least one household member must be 18 years or older. In addition, there is an annual fee of $30 and everyone is expected to share in the ongoing tasks of the group. For more information and to meet other gardeners, please come to the next meeting of the Hyattsville Horticultural Society at the Municipal Center on March 19 at 10 a.m. Please send questions to floribundav@gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Through April 9 Resonant Forms brings together the work of artists Martha Jackson-Jarvis, Alonzo Davis and Frank Smith in a show of sculpture, paintings and other media. It’s on display at both the Brentwood Arts Exchange and the Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center, which share space at the Gateway Arts Center, 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood. Free. Hours vary; call 301.277.2863 or 301.209.0592 for schedule information.

March 10 to 20 Commissioned by the Kennedy Center, Dance Box Theater’s “Affectations” is an evening-length multimedia performance that explores the human body as a metaphor for cultural systems. $15. Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday 7 p.m. Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier. 301.699.1819.

March 12 Children ages 5 and up can Be a Woodturner’s Apprentice, sanding and polishing legs and spindles and weaving the seats of chairs. $5; reservations recom-

mended. 1 to 4 p.m. Or you can see demonstrations by members of Chesapeake Woodturners during the same hours on weekends through March 31. Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. 301.377.7817. Marking the bicentennial of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, the Prince George’s Choral Society joins the church choir for a performance of Mozart’s choral masterwork, “Great Mass in C Minor.” $10. 5901 36th Avenue. 301.559.8686.

March 19 Area Master Gardeners present Starting a Vegetable Garden, a workshop on growing vegetables in small spaces. They invite you to bring samples of your plants and have them evaluated. Free. 1 p.m. Hyattsville Library, 6530 Adelphi Road. 301.985.4690.

March 20 David Levy will host a booksigning of his recent novel, “Revolt of the Animals,” at the home of Laurie Ekstrand and Bill Eckert. Fellow Hyattsville author Julia Duin will be there, too, with some of her own books; she also will give a harp

demonstration for all ages. 2 to 5 p.m. 4203 Jefferson Street. 301.927.1897 or 301.927.0377.

April 2 Want to get the inside track on what’s happening at the library? Join the Friends of the Hyattsville Branch of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System for a meeting this morning at 9 a.m. in the library’s special programs room. 6530 Adelphi Road. 301.985.4690. Billing themselves “the World’s Oldest Fraternity,” Freemasons count Ben Franklin among past members. Find out more at the local chapter’s open house. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mount Hermon Lodge #179, 43rd Avenue and Gallatin Street. 301.927.1790.

April 5 The Hyattsville Civic Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Hyattsville residents. HCA provides a public forum for residents to discuss their visions for the city and an organizational structure to help make those visions a reality. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Hyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street. 301.572.0259.

April 8 Documentarist Jeff Krulik presents a 25th anniversary showing of Heavy Metal Parking Lot, billed as “a piece of Prince George’s County history that’s become a cult classic and spawned a whole genre of documentary.” Free; parental discretion advised. Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park. 7:30 p.m. 301.927.3013.

April 9 The Hyattsville Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association is holding its First Annual Used Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school. Browse thousands of books, DVDs and CDs on sale. No dealers, please. 5311 43rd Avenue. For more information, e-mail bartkathleen@ hotmail.com or call 301.312.9170. Gretchen Schermerhorn of Pyramid Atlantic Art Center leads a workshop on Handmade Paper and Masks. Experience the magic of pulp, and fashion rustic masks entirely made of paper. $10. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park. 301.927.3013. CALENDAR continued on page 8

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beginning June 20 The City’s Summer Camp programs are a great way for kids ages 3 to 13 to enjoy their vacation! Camps Tiny Tots, Jamboree, and DiscovCamp Tiny Tots meets at the ery each offer age-appropriate traditional City Municipal Building,4310 Gallatin Street camp activities like arts & crafts, and sports. Camp Jamboree meets at Camps Jamboree and Discovery take field Magruder Park, 3911 Hamilton St. trips and visit the Hamilton Park Splash Pool Camp Discovery meets at weekly. Each two-week session has a theme, Hyattsville Elementary School, 5311 43rd Avenue and concludes with a special celebration.

For hours, fees, and registration information, please call 301-985-5020 or visit http://www.hyattsville.org/camps

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Special Evening Candidate Registration Prior to the Special City Council, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Public Hearing: Real Property Tax Rate, 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM City Council Work Session, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Planning Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hyattsville Environmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Gallatin City Council Meeting, 8:00 PM Deadline for Filing for Candidacy for May 3 Election, 5:00 PM * Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the City Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street.

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I love a parade! The City’s 125th Anniversary Parade will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The parade steps off from Hyattsville Middle School at 11:00 AM and travels through the City to Magruder Park. At the conclusion of the parade, the City’s Anniversary Festival takes place inside the park. The Festival includes presentation of awards to parade participants, as well as live music and family fun. Community groups set up information booths on a wide range of subjects. In addition, a new tradition started in 2010: the threeday Anniversary Carnival. Beginning Friday evening, Magruder Park is home to rides, games, and all of your favorite carnival fare. Carnival hours are as follows: Friday, April 15 from 5:00 to 10:00 PM Saturday, April 16 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM Sunday, April 17 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM If your group is interested in marching in the parade, please contact Cheri Everhart at 301/985-5020 or download the forms here: http://www.hyattsville. org/parade. If you’d like to reserve space for a Community Information Booth on April 16, please contact the Department of Recreation and the Arts at 301/985-5020.

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IN OTHER NEWS... SPECIAL EVENING CANDIDATE REGISTRATION Candidate registration for the May 3, 2011 Citywide Election is open now. A special evening candidate registration session will take place on Monday, March 14 between the hours of 5:00 and 6:30 PM. Candidates may also register on any business day between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. All registrations take place at the City Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Third Floor. Questions? Contact Doug Barber, City Clerk, at 301/985-5009 or visit http://www.hyattsville.org/election.

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VOTER REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY Please note that, effective July 1, 2007, Maryland residents may have their voting rights restored if they have previously been convicted of a felony if they have completed serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment, including any term of parole or probation for the conviction, you are eligible to register to vote. You do not qualify to register to vote if you have been convicted of buying or selling votes. Learn more at http://www.elections.state.md.us/

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The City’s Spring Community-wide Yard Sale Day is Saturday, April 9, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Call 301/9855000 to register, or complete the form at http://www.hyattsville.org/ yardsale.

SPRING BREAK CAMP ESCAPE SPOTS REMAIN A few spaces remain for Spring Break Camp Escape, which takes place during Prince George’s County Public Schools Spring Break week, Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22. Camp is designed for kids ages 5 through 13, and meets at Magruder Park. Call 301/985-5020 or visit http:// w w w.hyattsville.org/camps for details on fees, times, and registration.

GREAT MAGRUDER PARK EGG HUNT RETURNS Mark your calendar! The Great Magruder Park Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 23. Reservations for the pancake breakfast prior to the egg hunt will open later this month.

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Are you on Facebook? You can now keep up with City events and happenings at www.facebook.com/ cityofhyattsville. When you see Vainglorious, the silver metal bird sculpture at Centennial Park, you’ll know you’re in the right place. He is kind enough to serve as the City’s wall photo.

The City met our goal for the February 24 Blood Drive. The next drive will take place on Thursday, May 12. Watch for details next month!

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BUDGET PLANNING UNDERWAY Looking for information on the City budget? On Monday, March 14, City Council will hold a Public Hearing to set the Real Property Tax Rate at 7:30 PM. During the Council Meeting, an overview of the draft FY12 Budget will be presented.

The City’s Department of Recreation and the Arts offers a year-long calendar of programs for the whole family. To stay up-to-date, residents can now subscribe to the Department’s monthly eNews. Packed with details on upcoming events, it is a must-read if you’re looking for affordable family fun in Hyattsville. Visit http:// www.hyattsville.org/eNews to subscribe.

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GOING GREEN IN 2011: COMPOSTING This is the second in a series of stories about how City residents can make small changes to have a positive impact on our environment. Learn more at http://www. hyattsville.org/green According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, yard trimmings and food residuals together constitute approximately one-quarter of all municipal solid waste. If you’re a homeowner in the City of Hyattsville, the easiest thing you can do to reduce the amount of or

your Yard Waste for collection on Mondays. But there are more ways to reduce the amount of waste your household generates. Scraps from fruits and vegetables can be composted. So can lots of other materials, including: * Cardboard rolls * Clean paper and Shredded newspaper

* Cotton rags and wool rags * Dryer and vacuum cleaner lint * Eggshells, Nut shells * Houseplants A quick web search will turn up plenty of advice on striking a good balance between different types of materials. The basic principle is to combine wet or green materials (fruit and vegetable scraps, tea bags and coffee grinds) with dry or brown materials (shredded newspaper, nut shells). Certain items are not compostable, like dairy products City Code permits composting, provided residents use an enclosed container. An ordinary plastic garbage can or storage box can be turned into a compost bin. Composters are also available for purchase at lawn and garden stores. An enclosed container will prevent rodents and other pests from feasting on your compost. It should also prevent any smells from bothering your neighbors. Learn more at http://www.hyattsville.org/green

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Ongoing Browse clothing, housewares and more at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Thrift Shop, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4512 College Avenue, College Park. 301.864.8880. Knowing your way around a toolbox helps during Christmas in April, but it’s not necessary. Organizers are seeking volunteers both skilled (especially an architect, a plumber and an electrician) and unskilled help transform

the neighborhood home of a senior citizen and her daughter, a recent amputee. Build day is April 30. Contact the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (CDC) to get involved: 301.779.1426 or eisenberg@ hyattsvillecdc.org. This isn’t your toddler’s Sit & Spin. At A Tangled Skein yarn shop, the name refers to fourth-Friday gatherings where drop-spindle and spinning-wheel users can work on individual projects, guided by spinning expert Anne O’Connor. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. And if you need more chances to unwind, come to the twice-weekly Sit & Stitch sessions:

Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. They’re open to knitters and crocheters of any experience level. Free. 5200 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 101. 301.779.3399. Through March, naturalists will lead a guided hike around Lake Artemesia and the Luther Goldman Birding Trail on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Lake Artemesia, 8200 55th Avenue, Berwyn Heights. Free. 3 to 4:30 p.m. 301.627.7755. The Hyattsville library offers a variety of storytimes. Space is limited; free tickets available at the Children’s Desk. Ages 9-23

months with caregiver: Mondays, 10:15 a.m. Ages 2-3: Mondays, 11 a.m. and Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-5: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Ages 3-6: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. English-Spanish Storytime for ages 3-6: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. 6530 Adelphi Road. 301.985.4690.  Community Calendar is compiled by Susie Currie. It’s a select listing of events happening in and around Hyattsville from the 15th of the issue month to the 15th of the following month. To submit an item for consideration, please e-mail susie@hyattsvillelife.com or mail to P.O. Box 132, Hyattsville, MD 20781. Deadline for April submissions is March 23.

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St. Matthew’s Church enters its third century in 1844 by one at the corner of Edmondston and Annapolis St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church roads. marks its 200th anniversary this Money was being raised for year with a full calendar of events. a new church in Hyattsville Currently situated on the highest around 1887. On May 20, 1888, hill in Hyattsville – on 36th Ave- Rev. Theodore Reed reported nue west of Queens Chapel Road that services were held in an un– the congregation has had many specified hall in Hyattsville. In September 1889, the vestry was homes over the centuries. The parish began in 1811 as authorized to sign for a loan to a mission of St. John’s in Fort erect the new church, which was Washington, which was one of to be called Pinkney Memorial the first Episcopal churches es- Church, in memory of Rev. Wiltablished in the state of Mary- liam Pinkney, the seventh rector land. St. Matthew’s later moved of the parish. to Bladensburg, where sometime The first service in the new between 1829 and 1836 a small Pinkney Memorial Church, lochurch was built near the Peace cated at the corner of Baltimore Cross. This church was replaced Avenue and Spencer Street (now By Peggy Dee

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Gallatin), was held on March 2, 1890. In the spring of 1896, the rectory in Bladensburg was sold and a new rectory was built near the church.  By 1908, the growth of Hyattsville and the concomitant growth of Pinkney Memorial Church made it clear that the church needed more space. On September 12, 1915, ground was broken at a new site, at the corner of Gallatin Street and 42nd Avenue. The cornerstone was laid on November 21 of that year. With the church’s final move, to West Hyattsville, came the name change to St. Matthew’s. In late 1951, the rectory (at 5910 37th Avenue) was completed. The

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Other notable features of the current building, completed in 1962, are three stained-glass windows designed by Roland and Irene LeCompte. Roland LeCompte is a renowned stained-glass artisan who created some of the windows in the Washington National Cathedral. Visitors will have a chance to see them this month during one of the bicentennial’s larger events: a concert of Mozart’s “Great Mass in C Minorâ€? on March 12 at 7 p.m. St. Matthew’s is presenting the concert jointly with the Prince George’s Choral Society, which is celebrating a milestone of its own as it turns 50.

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ciples over the course of its 113-year history in Hyattsville and still strives to live them today. Between 11 am and noon on Sundays (still the most segregated hour in America, as Martin Luther King, Jr. said), I get to look out from the pulpit and see quite a diverse group of people: black and white, young and old, rich and poor. Our congregation has not always looked this way, and our behavior certainly does not always look Christ-like. But this gathering of people is the result of our historic Baptist commitment to allow everyone to be themselves before God and PAULA MINAERT to become their best One of many signs carried by about 200 counselves in Christ. What- terprotesters who gathered to show support for ever our faults and fail- Northwestern High School. ings may be, I think we’ve gotten that bit right. I joined the March 1 counter pro“... My reading of test against Westboro in part because Scripture shows I wanted to do my part to show the Hyattsville community that not all me that God is love; Baptists are Westboro Baptists. But I that God’s love did it mainly because my conscience extends to all told me it was the right thing to do, and I would not be much of a Baptist people; and that if I did not heed my conscience. And Christ calls us to my conscience told me it was the love our neighbors right thing to do because my readas ourselves and to ing of Scripture shows me that God is love; that God’s love extends to all do unto others as people; and that Christ calls us to we would have love our neighbors as ourselves and done unto us.” to do unto others as we would have done unto us. — Todd Thomason Todd Thomason is the pastor of pastor of First Baptist Church First Baptist Church in Hyattsville.

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On February 16, 2011, Ray McGovern, a 71-year-old retired CIA analyst who once provided daily briefings to presidents at the White House, was brutally arrested at George Washington University. McGovern’s offense? He staged a nonviolent silent protest by wearing a Veterans For Peace T-shirt with his back toward Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she spoke at a campus event about freedom. As Secretary Clinton condemned governments that arrest peaceful protesters, she ignored the uniformed George Washington University security guard and another in plain clothes ejecting McGovern. Accusing Egypt and Iran of “using violence against protesters seeking basic freedoms,� Clinton described the freedom-seekers this way: “They stood and marched and chanted and the authorities tracked and blocked and arrested them.� “After they dragged me out and closed the door where no one could see, they roughed me up,� McGovern said. “I still have the bloodstained pants I was wearing.� He was taken to the 2nd District police station, where he was charged with “disorderly conduct,� photographed, fingerprinted and put in jail. He

remained there for several hours. Nine days after his arrest, large bruises were still visible on his arms and legs. The news of this ironic arrest has not been widely reported. In 1997, I had a similar experience at George Washington University. I was attending a public event advertised in the paper where media experts dis-

“After they dragged me out and closed the door where no one could see, they roughed me up. I still have the bloodstained pants I was wearing.� — Ray McGovern cussed “The 24-hour News Cycle: Governing in the Information Age.� The panel included GW professor Carl Stern, White House Press Secretary Michael McCurry, former White House press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater, and CNN correspondent Charles Bierbauer. After they discussed how quickly news is reported 24 hours a day, Stern invited questions from the audience. He called on me first. I asked about news suppression and specifically the unreported news that a grand jury witness

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problems first, but we do need to ensure the health and safety of the community.� Hamilton Street Safeway This store has been generating complaints from Hyattsville residents for some time about the quality of its food (expired products) and the maintenance of its equipment, particularly the freezers.

Safeway representatives listened to residents’ concerns at a meeting August 16, 2010, and agreed to address them. Director of Public Affairs Greg TenEyck said at that time he would recommend that the Hyattsville store be made a lifestyle Safeway, with various improvements in flooring, lighting and service. TenEyck said recently that a number of upgrades and cosmetic changes were made in the store last fall, though not a complete renovation. He listed, among

other things, painting, a new bakery table and replacing some ceiling tiles. He also listed painting and repairing all frozen food cases — but a visit to the store in early March revealed a broken freezer. Resident Gloria Felix-Thompson said, “Safeway is right back to where it was, filthy and lots of items not in stock, the freezers still do not work. ‌ The staff is nice as always and the very nice gentleman grocery clerk has returned. Other than that, it’s like the meeting never happened.â€? Asked about making it a lifestyle store, TenEyck said he didn’t know the plans for it, and also didn’t have an update on plans to move the store to University Town Center, although they still hope to do that.

Former BB&T Building The City Council voted to purchase the building, at 3505 Hamilton Street, in December of 2008 and shortly afterwards the bank moved to its new location on East-West Highway, shuttering the building. The city closed on the sale March 22, 2010, paying $940,000, according to the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation. To pay for the property, the city got a bond through the state for $650,000 and also used $600,000 from the city’s general fund. Councilmember Marc Tartaro (Ward 1), at a recent council meeting, gave a report on the building and recommended that the council consider “mothballing�: fixing certain problems and maintaining it as unused until more decisions are made about it. He suggested painting the exterior, fixing the downspouts, doing some grading and putting screens over the drains. “We need to be doing something with it,� he said. “The vote PAULA MINAERT to buy the building was 6 to 5, so Effects of vandalism on the former WSSC building from December 2009. divided that there hasn’t been ad-

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equate leadership from the council to direct the staff.� Councilmember Tim Hunt (Ward 3) agreed. “It’s been controversial from the beginning and no agreement has been reached on the future use of the building. But we need to protect our investment.� Both said that council should wait to get information from a pending facilities assessment, which is analyzing all five city-owned properties, before making any decisions. That study has delivered some parts of the assessment and the rest is expected soon. Hyattsville Library Residents who come to the library hoping to check out the latest DVD may be in for a shock: the Audio Visual Room is no more. Well, it’s still there, but the collection isn’t. Talk of eliminating the department dates back at least two years; the decision was made due to “financial considerations, along with the proliferation of audiovisual materials in other library branches,� said Kathleen Teaze, director of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System. A visit in early March confirmed that most of the DVDs and CDs have been moved to the former periodicals area just down the hall. “The AV room will be closed temporarily and may be used for other purposes in time,� said Teaze. “This will allow us to again staff the circulation desk on that level.� Movie enthusiasts can also help themselves by using the recently installed Disc Xpress machines, located next to the staircase on the lower level. “In essence, they work just like the RedBox DVD rental machines in the supermarkets,� she said. “Except free.�

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tus, were then given the night’s highest recognition. Beyond their individual accomplishments over their many years of service, the pair was honored for reviving the department — once on the brink of collapse — in the early 1990s. The best of 2010 led off the evening’s department awards, honoring members who gave their all and grew within the organization last year: Individual awards, except the Chief ’s and President’s Awards, are voted on annually by members. Member of the Year went to Chris Evans for his personal dedication and involvement in many facets of the department. Other winners included Laketa Coates (EMS of the Year), Nik Zupancic (Firefighter of the Year), Lawler Whiteman (Most Improved Member) and Rachel Welter (Rookie of the Year). Mitchell Kannry took the Chief ’s Award and Bill Moran won the President’s Award. Immediate Past President Matt Davy was recognized for five years of dedication and service to the department

of shoes that were sacrificed to the cause. The group stopped only after it got too dark to see, proudly hauling box after box of bottles to the porch of their 1905 home. Most turned out to be clear, but there were also several brown, blue and green ones in a variety of distinctive shapes ranging from 2 to 12 inches tall. Many are marked with brands still available today (Heinz, Clorox, French’s, Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia); others’ contents are all but consigned to the past (Venida Waveset, fountain-pen ink, dairy milk). According to Andra Damron’s book on Hyattsville history, the city’s first garbage trucks arrived in 1953, well after most Hyattsville homes were built. Before that, people buried trash that couldn’t be burned, or simply threw it in a designated area outside. Sometimes, said Damron, that was the outhouse. “It was convenient, since the hole was already there,� she explained. Catie, 12, said her favorite so far is a tall, square green bottle. Its contents remain a mystery, as its only markings are a pat-

COURTESY OF HVFD The banquet honored former Hyattsville Deputy Fire Chief Jimmy Hook, who suddenly passed away in February.

in the leadership role. During his tenure as president, the department secured over $800,000 in federal grants, replaced the majority of its aging fleet and continued to grow its relationship with the City of Hyattsville. He was twice awarded Member of the Year and was frequently the top non-live-in responder. Matt was presented a proclamation by City of Hyattsville Mayor Bill Gardiner as well as a customized photo Wall Shield from the department.

ent number and a stylized image of what appears to be a giant spider. George, 6, said he liked finding a bottle from Walker Hill Dairy (“The Sunlight Dairy�), one of several milk distributors represented in the trove. In addition to intact bottles, the search yielded several bits of broken china. “I found an awesome piece of china that was pink and green, with a design on it,� said Peter, 9. “It

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