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Prince George’s County is trashing plastic shopping bags. Adam Ortiz, director of the Department for the Environment said that plastic shopping bags will no longer be accepted for recycling starting July 1. “We’ll be phasing in enforcement. If there’s a contaminated

toter, it won’t get picked up,” Ortiz said. “It will be considered a contaminated load.” Ortiz said plastic bags pose a hazard to the equipment used in sorting recycling. “The plastic bags easily get caught up in the cogs of the machinery, causing us to shut down the facility several times a day,” Ortiz said. “It increases maintenance costs, and ultimately, the bags can’t be recycled when they become dirty anyway.” Ortiz said recent changes in the market, including a drop in oil

prices and the availability of “clean stream” recyclable plastic bags from grocery stores, has also dried up demand for the plastic bags. Ortiz said the department is beginning a public roll-out campaign, “Return to Sender,” urging residents to return disposable plastic bags to stores and encouraging stores to recycle them. “Approximately 170,000 county residents who receive recycling pick-up services from the county will receive a postcard informing

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Plastic bags clog a screening machine at the Materials Recycling Facility in Capitol Heights.

Ofﬁcials credit residents with aiding crackdown by commuter lot BY RAECINE WILLIAMS SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE

Bowie residents and city police had a mutual admiration moment for their vigilance in combating a rash of thefts from cars at Monday’s City Council meeting. City Police Chief John Nesky said the Bowie Park and Ride commuter lot, located near the intersection of Northview Drive and Route 197, had six incidents, including four thefts of tires and rims from Feb. 1 and March 1. Nesky said residents used social media to bring the incidents to the attention of police, who started implementing security measures on March 3. The group responsible for the thefts and break-ins appeared to be a group out of Washington, D.C., with a wide reach, moving through different areas of the state, Nesky

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Principal cleared of charges KIRSTEN PETERSEN/THE GAZETTE

(From left) Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Grifﬁn III, Oxon Hill High School student Nancy Sierra, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and Six Flags America park president Rick Howarth talk April 2 after signing the “Stop Bullying In Its Tracks!” wall at the Largo amusement park.

Six Flags park launches anti-bullying campaign New initiative comes six months after Fright Fest ﬁghts

KIRSTEN PETERSEN STAFF WRITER

Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro kicked off its spring season April 2 with a new anti-bullying initiative — an effort that comes six months after a 15-year-old boy suffered skull damage during a ﬁght outside the amusement park.

Havilah Ross, a spokeswoman for Six Flags America, said the anti-bullying campaign, called “Stop Bullying In Its Tracks!” will promote bullying prevention by providing information and resources for park patrons who are being bullied. Bullying prevention announcements will be broadcast throughout the park, and anti-bullying messages will be incorporated in live shows. The campaign will conclude April 12, the last day of spring break for Prince George’s County Public Schools. “I really hope that people will see this and realize

Event spotlights county ﬁlmmakers young and old BY

NORA TARABISHI

SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE

Celebrating a decade of honoring Prince George’s and regional ﬁlmmakers of all ages, the 10th annual Heritage

INDEX Automotive Calendar Classiﬁed Entertainment Opinion Sports

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Film Festival will be held today through Saturday at the South Bowie Library. Within the past decade, the festival has begun to reach a greater audience, according to the festival’s founder and executive director O.F. Makarah of Upper Marlboro. Makarah, who is originally from Los Angeles, said she created this festival when she moved to Prince George’s

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the area.” Today’s kick off starts at 6 p.m. with opening ceremonies and the screening of “A Flicker in Eternity” by Ann Kaneko and Sharon Yamato, a coming-of-age ﬁlm about a gifted teen, Stanley Hayami, torn between his dream of becoming an artist and his duty to his country.

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County because she missed the artistic atmosphere of LA. “I wanted to see ﬁlm around me, so I did what I had to do — I started a ﬁlm festival,” Makarah said. “I now have a community of people with similar interests. The festival is more heard of now than in the past. We aim to promote Prince George’s County as a vibrant media scene despite what is said about

A Prince George’s County Public Schools principal accused of punching a student multiple times was cleared by a jury April 2 of assault and child abuse charges. “My God is awesome,” Dwight Jefferson of Fort Washington exclaimed in the courtroom after a juror read the verdict. During the three-day trial, prosecutors argued that Jefferson punched a seventh-grade student in the stomach and face while he was principal of Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School in Laurel on Sept. 23, 2014. The student testified that he’d been caught in the hall when he was supposed to be in class and sent to the school’s office, where Jefferson hit him. Other witnesses, including a school administrator and a police officer, testified that they saw the student with swelling under his eye after the alleged incident. But the defense argued that the

it’s time to stop,” Ross said. “We want people to feel inspired to stand up to bullying and be a friend.” Local ofﬁcials and celebrities came out to the kick-off event — including Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Grifﬁn III — and signed a yellow wall to make the pledge, “Bullying Stops With Me!” Nancy Sierra, a senior at Oxon Hill High School in Oxon Hill and a member of the student group “One Less Bully, One More Friend,” said social media posts prior

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APRIL 9 Heritage Film Festival, 1 to 4 p.m., South Bowie Library, 15301 Hall Road, Bowie. The 10th Anniversary Celebration of The Heritage Film Festival brings filmmakers and film lovers to the South Bowie Library to enjoy three days of free films. Contact 240-374-1405. Cherry Blossom Festival, 4 p.m., Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill. Join us for stories, crafts, activities and special treats celebrating cherry blossoms and Japan. Ages 6-12. Contact 301839-2400.

APRIL 10 Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Implementation Committee, 9 to 11 a.m.,

M-NCPPC Lakeside Ofﬁces (Jane Jacobs Conference Room), 14422 Old Mill Road, Upper Marlboro. At this meeting, committee members will review the Clear Zone Mitigation Action Plan. Contact 301952-3521. Friday Night Live, 7 to 9 p.m., Bowie Town Center (Food Court Pavilion), 15606 Emerald Way, Bowie. Spend Friday evenings with Bowie Town Center for live music and family time. Performing today is Musically Yours. Contact 301-860-1401 or RHolley@Simon.com. Flyin’ West, 8 p.m., Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Recreation Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie. Many former slaves, took advantage of The Homestead Act and went West to build new lives for themselves and their families. Witness the strength, dignity, mutual respect, and love of some of the African-American female pioneers who settled, together, in the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Cost is $20/adults, $15/Seniors (62+)/ Students (Group rates available). Contact 301-805-0219.

APRIL 11 Summer Day Camp Expo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover. Looking for information about Day Camps, Playgrounds, Xtreme Teen Centers and Safe Summer Programs in Prince George’s County? Learn more about the many programs offered, from inclusion camps to nature camps, aquatics and others. Contact 301-218-6700; TTY 301-699-2544. Read to Rover, 2 p.m., Bowie Library, 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie. Build your child’s conﬁdence in reading. Bring a

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favorite book or choose one from the library and Read to Rover. Specially trained therapy dogs will be glad to listen. Each child will read for 15 minutes. Registration required, call branch for details at 301262-7000. The Value of Words: Poetry Slam, 2 p.m., Spauldings Library, 5811 Old Silver Hill Road, District Heights. Come share and hear poetry. Hosted by poet/author Jennifer Gillyard. Contact 301-817-3750. The Shelby Mustang and Mustang Rally, 2 p.m., Bowie Library, 15210 An-

napolis Road, Bowie. Join us as Stephen Tapper of the Mustang Club of Maryland discusses the history of the Shelby Mustang. Following Mr. Tapper’s presentation will be a Mustang Rally in the library’s parking lot. Contact 301-262-7000. Urban Fiction Book Discussion, 3 p.m., Hillcrest Heights Library, 2398 Iverson St., Temple Hills. Eric Jerome Dickey’s “A Wanted Woman.” Contact 301-630-4900. Children Can Come Closer, Inc. Spring Festival, 3 to 5 p.m., Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie. Children Can Come Closer, Inc. Spring Festival of dance, music and instruments by children of all ages. General Admission: $10. Children under ﬁve are free. Contact 301-464-8264. House of Help City of Hope Annual Graduation & 20th Anniversary Celebration, 5 p.m., Suitland High School, 5200

Silver Hill Road, District Heights. House of Help City of Hope will celebrate its annual graduation event honoring the personal triumphs and achievements of the men, women and children who have successfully completed the life-changing and rehabilitative program within the past year. Contact 202-249-8511 or houseofhelpcep@gmail.com.

APRIL 12 Naval STEM Exposition, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gaylord Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., Oxon Hill. Middle and High School students from around the area are invited to participate in this exclusive, hands-on, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math exhibition. Students will be able to connect and engage with our nation’s foremost military and civilian organizations by participating in interactive exhibits and career-exploration opportunities that have a theme directly tied to the sea services. Contact 703-5281775 or STEM@navyleague.org. Brian Quenton Thorne, tenor, and Francis Conlon, Piano, 6:30 p.m., Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist

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1 to 4 p.m., Kenhill Center, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie. Learn how it can be easy to go green from exhibitors. See wild animals and Electric Vehicle Sports Racers. Get the children to participate in this year’s poster contest. Visit www. bowiegreenexpo.org for full contest rules and for an application. Contact 301-809-3044 or klarson@ cityofbowie.org.

MORE INTERACTIVE CALENDAR ITEMS AT WWW.GAZETTE.NET Church, 7400 Temple Hill Road, Camp Springs. Davies Concert Series, now in its 44th year, on April 12 will present Brian Quenton Thorne, tenor, and Francis Conlon, pianist. There will be a pre-concert performance by student artists Abigail Gertsman, violin and Lydia Kivrak, piano who will play The Swan by Saint Saens. Contact 301-868-0082.

APRIL 13 Friends of the Hillcrest Heights Library Meeting, 7 p.m., Hillcrest Heights Li-

brary, 2398 Iverson St., Temple Hills. The Friends of the Library provide generous support for Library programming, service and collections. Come support your library and share your ideas at our monthly meetings. Contact 301-630-4900.

APRIL 14 Afternoon Tea Book Discussion, 2:30

p.m., Surratts-Clinton Library, 9400 Piscataway Road, Clinton. Todd Burpo’s “Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back.” Contact 301-868-9200. Boys Read Club: Grades 3 and 4, 4 p.m., Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill. Find out about the latest books, share your favorites, and practice your reading with games and other fun activities. Contact 301-839-2400.

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All choked up: Two women cut to the root of their issues in new Greenbelt musical. SPORTS Pick a sport, rivals Bowie and Roosevelt usually are among the best in the county at it. On Monday they meet in baseball and softball. Check online for coverage.

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APRIL 15 Keeping Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit, 9 a.m., Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 910 Addison Road South, Capitol Heights. Community Health students from the University of Maryland College Park, School of Public Health, in conjunction with Gethsemane United Methodist Church will be hosting the “Keeping Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit” health fair. Free health screenings, information and door prizes will be provided. Contact desmond@umd.edu.

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County launches clean water partnership Bowie native chases

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Prince George’s is teaming up with a private firm for a project officials say will create local jobs and reduce polluted storm runoff in the county. Under the $100 million Clean Water Partnership, the county will work with the Rhode Island-based Corvias Solutions to retrofit 2,000 acres of impervious surface in the county with filtering methods such as rain gardens and permeable pavement over the next three years, said Adam Ortiz, director of the county’s Department of the Environment. The county’s three main rivers, the Anacostia, the Patuxent and the Potomac, are all considered distressed and unswimmable due to pollution, Ortiz said. As thousands still fish in the Anacostia every year, cleaning the water will have public-health as well as environmental and economic benefits, he said. If the county is satisfied with Corvias and those improvements after three years, the project could expand to include another 2,000 acres, Ortiz said April 2 when announcing the agreement in Largo. Unlike traditional publicprivate partnerships, Corvias will then be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the new stormwater-management installations for 30 years, said Tim Toohey, a senior vice-president with the company. In addition to helping Prince George’s meet stormwatermanagement goals set by the federal government — 8,000 retrofitted acres by 2017 — county officials see the partnership as

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Runoff and flooding conditions clog the Anacostia River in Bladensburg in April 2014. Prince George’s County is seeking to reduce the problem with its green infrastructure installations program. an economic-development opportunity, said Roland Jones, director of the county’s Office of Central Services. “We wanted to create a stormwater-management industry, and we wanted Prince George’s County to be the hub of that industry,” Jones said. Local businesses that work on the project will be able to take what they’ve learned about stormwater management projects and market themselves to other jurisdictions in the region with similar projects, he said. The partnership is great news for the county and for the Anacostia River, said Jim Foster, president of the nonprofit Anacostia Watershed Society.

“We’re so excited for this,” Foster said. “It’s a new day in Prince George’s County.” The partnership was the next step in what has been a slow process of rehabilitating the river, Foster said. Activists were focused on removing large debris, such as old refrigerators, that was dumped in the water; but now the focus is on smaller trash, such as plastic bags and bottles, and on storm runoff, he said. A speciﬁc work plan for the project is still being developed, so Toohey could not say how many local jobs he expected the partnership to create. In the ﬁrst year of the partnership, 30 percent of the project must uti-

lize local, minority-owned businesses; by the third year, that number must increase to 40 percent, Toohey said. By the end of the third year, 50 percent of the project’s overall workforce must be county residents, Toohey said. Private companies like Corvias can spend money and put people to work faster that government agencies can, Ortiz said. “Our goal is to use this investment as a way to attract new businesses to do their work here the county,” Ortiz said. “We want to make Prince George’s the clean-water capitol of the country.”

Camryn Young, 13, says she’s loved cheerleading since she was four years old, but her cheerleading dream team was based in North Carolina. So her parents made the Bowie native a deal. If she could keep her grades up — getting all A’s and B’s — they would move her more than 300 miles down to North Carolina and divide their time between there and Bowie. Last year, after a successful tryout with Cheer Extreme Allstars, she got her wish, and on March 21 Camryn and her team won ﬁrst place at a national cheerleading competition in Los Angeles. The team earned $10,000 for their chosen charity, a children’s hospital in Winston-Salem. “Our whole team was determined to take it all the way this year,” she said. “We knew we were going to be a hit.” Camryn and her teammates are hard at work now preparing for their next competition in the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando on April 23 and 24. “We’re practicing a lot to get prepared for that,” Camryn said. Now, Camryn attends school in North Carolina and goes to cheerleading practice several times a week, while her parents, Tony and Danielle, each spend about half of each week with her and half back in Bowie. Camryn started cheering

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Camryn Young, 13, of Bowie is a member of the North Carolinabased Cheer Extreme Allstars cheerleading group.

when she was in elementary school, and could easily learn and memorize the routines. A few years later, she saw the Cheer Extreme Allstars squad perform, and knew she wanted to join them. Although she’s “perfectly ﬁne” with her parents’ conditions, Camryn said keeping her grades up to maintain her end of the bargain has been the biggest challenge. She’s got a GPA of 3.6, but says she knows it can be higher. “My parents made such a big sacriﬁce for me to come down here,” Camryn said. “I appreciate what they’ve done.” And cheering seems to run in family: Camryn’s sister, Cailyn, 6, is also on one of the Cheer Extreme Allstar teams. “When you hear the crowd, it gets you so pumped up,” she said. “You don’t want to do it for yourself, you want to do it for the girl standing beside you.”

Culinary nonproﬁt awards scholarships to 21 Prince George’s students Twenty-one Prince George’s County Public Schools students were awarded scholarships by the Careers through Culinary Arts Program, or C-CAP, during its March 30 regional awards ceremony at National Harbor. C-CAP is a national nonproﬁt that prepares high school students for college and careers

in the restaurant and hospitality industry, through job training, internships, scholarships, teacher training, cooking competitions and career advising, according to its website. Scholarships ranged from $1,000 to more than $100,000 to attend culinary schools across the country. Some students re-

ceived C-CAP Education Scholarships, cash awards, supplies, housing and other expenses. Kyra Green of Oxon Hill High School, and Gregory Brow and Shanequa Sam of Bowie High School, each received full tuition scholarships towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts at the schools of their

choice. PGCPS recipients are: Jonathan Hernandez of Duval High School in Lanham received third prize and a $2,000 scholarship in the Meatless Monday Recipe Contest. Other PGCPS scholarship recipients are as follows: Amaya Newman, Zion Buckmon, Rafel

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Maryland boasts a “strong economic foundation” but it needs to address a “triple bottom line” — economic, social and environmental challenges — to enjoy long-term economic prosperity, according to a report released April 2 by The University of Maryland’s National Center for Smart Growth. “Maryland’s long-term economic future depends on fundamentals like a skilled and well-educated workforce, a sound and efﬁcient transportation system, adequate land and urban infrastructure and a high quality of life,” said Gerrit Knaap, director of the National Center for Smart Growth and the lead investigator. The report, which is based on a three-year study funded in part by the Surdna and Abell foundations, reviews trends in the economy and uses its predictions of Maryland’s “foreseeable future” as a basis for its recommendations.

While the state is emerging from the Great Recession “rather slowly,” the state’s cumulative growth in GDP is 20 percent higher than the national average. “Maryland has made sound investments in transportation, education, workforce development and environmental protection,” Knaap said. “It also has the advantage of being in a real good location — right next to D.C.” Despite Maryland leading the nation in economic indicators such as having a stable economic base and a resistance to economic downturns, the state faces many 21st century challenges that need to be addressed like aging infrastructure and economic disparities. Wages of top earners now exceed prerecession levels, but real wages for most Maryland households have continued to decline. High poverty rates continue to plague the state’s most vulnerable populations, including the unemployed, disabled, Hispanic and femaleheaded households. The report stresses that low-income residents need to have access to opportunity.

Recommendations include expanding opportunities for education and workforce training, which would allow for more affordable housing near job centers. Maryland also faces a change in leadership this year. After former Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) led the state for eight years, Larry Hogan (R) became governor in January after running on a platform of tax reduction, ﬁscal restraint and economic development. When asked if Hogan’s economic policies lined up with the report’s recommendations, Knaap said, “It’s a little early to tell, but his focus on economic development is welcome as long as his policies keep an eye on long-term as well as short-term payoffs.” If the state does not adequately address those issues, Knaap warns the quality of life in Maryland could take a turn for the worse. “Without keeping an eye on the triple bottom line, Maryland will become a less attractive place to live and do business,” said Knaap. “In economic development as well as policy domains, balance is the key to success.”

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Now entering its fifth year, the Downtown College Park Farmers Market at City Hall is bigger than ever before, with a grand opening scheduled for Sunday, but there’s still room to grow, according to some vendors. “I think we’re still just tapping into the surface, and I think there’s still more room for growth,” said College Park resident Bill Coleman, owner of Bill’s Backyard BBQ. Michael Stiefvater, economic development coordinator for College Park, said last year the market had 15 vendors, while this year it has grown to 25 official vendors, selling items including fresh fruit and vegetables, olive oil, fresh bread, gourmet pickles and root beer. Stiefvater said 200 to 350 people per day attended last year’s farmers market. The farmers market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays in the municipal building parking lot, at 4500 Knox Road. Opening day will feature live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from the market’s house band, “Birds on a Wire,” he said. Stiefvater said this year the market also is partnering with Union Kitchen, a Washington, D.C.-based kitchen incubator, to provide prepared food. “We’re trying to promote local businesses as well as provide an exciting afternoon,” Stiefvater said. South county vendors at the farmers market include Miller’s Farm of Clinton, P.A. Bowen Farmstead of Brandywine and newcomer Elated Harmonies Massage of Bowie. The first downtown farmers market started in 2011 with only two vendors, Miller’s Farm of

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An employee from Miller’s Farm in Clinton puts out food at the 2014 Downtown College Park Farmers Market. Clinton and Bill’s Backyard BBQ, Stiefvater said. “Downtown College Park is labeled a food desert by the USDA,” Stiefvater said. “There are no grocery stores within three miles.” Miller’s Farms already took part in another College Park farmers market on Paint Branch Parkway, and Brad Miller said his family was asked to start another farmer’s market in the municipal building parking lot. “We were the first vendor out there, then Bill’s Backyard BBQ joined us,” Miller said. “Then it was just the two of us out there for the first year.” Coleman said he found out about the new market since he lives only two blocks away, and decided to join it. “I thought it would bring in more customers for me, and more customers for them,” he said. “It was an easy fit for me, practically in my backyard.” Stiefvater said the market began low-key, with almost no marketing, but word soon spread about the event. Coleman said University of Maryland, College Park, students have come to his stand to get something other than the usual pizza and subs. “It took a year or so to get the students to get their butts out of bed before 1 o’clock,” Coleman

said jokingly. The original market master, Virginia-based KSM Marketing & Events, announced in 2013 that it would not return for the 2014 season, and so Stiefvater’s ofﬁce took over management of the market. “The reason the city took it over was both to try and cut operational costs and to keep the organization of the market inhouse,” Stiefvater said. He said the event has helped spread word of his business in College Park and elsewhere. “That’s how I’ve gotten to know more of my neighbors; they all know me as ‘Barbecue Bill’ now,” Coleman said. John Rigg, president of the Calvert Hills Citizens Association, said many of the residents have been actively involved in the farmers market. “This area is not well served by grocers, so having farm-fresh produce close at hand has been a tremendous benefit,” Rigg said. “We’re really excited about how it’s grown over the years, and we always try and encourage people to come visit.” More information on the farmers market can be found online. janfenson-comeau@ gazette.net

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Hogan frustrated with agency contracts BRIAN MARRON

ANNAPOLIS — Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot, a Democrat, on April 1 again railed in frustration against the procurement processes of state agencies requesting contract approval from the Board of Public Works. The University System of Maryland, which has received some heat from the board in recent meetings, once again was questioned about its construction budgeting process. After the University of Maryland, Baltimore County on April 1 asked for $9 million to begin construction on a new $100 million Interdisciplinary Life Sciences building, Franchot began the questioning. Franchot, citing his concern for taxpayers, said he was confused why contractors tell him that public buildings take far more time to construct and are double the cost compared to similar buildings in the private sector. Terry Cook, senior vice president for administrative services at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, said the process for such buildings tends to be more complex and they are for planned for more long-term use. Franchot appeared skeptical, saying the procedures involve too many committees and need to be streamlined in order to bring down the costs for these structures. “If I were ﬂying to the moon, I’d hate to be in a rocket designed by a committee,” said Franchot. The University System had asked the board on Feb. 18 for an additional $29 million above original contract prices for four campus construction projects. The board, citing unsatisfactory explanations for the cost overruns, delayed voting on the projects until March 5, when — after again grilling system representatives — the board approved those additional costs. Hogan on April 1 said he wants the University System to change its habits when it comes to school construction. “No question we’re very concerned about the cost overruns with the University System,” Hogan said. “After the [legislative] session is over, the lieutenant governor [Boyd Rutherford] and I, the treasurer [board member Nancy Kopp] and comptroller need to sit down with the University Sys-

tem and see if we can’t come up with a better system.” The board did approve UMBC’s contract request. In other action, despite requesting a smaller, $300,000 contract, the Department of Housing and Community Development also fell into a bit of hot water with the board. The contract would continue software maintenance and enhancement services for the department’s single-family loans program from Application Oriented Designs Inc., a Miami-based computer service company. The system is used for managing revenue bonds, loans and lending. The department awarded the contract in 1985 and has been renewing it with Application Oriented Designs on a solesource procurement basis every year since. Representatives from the housing department confirmed that a 1999 review did not find software upgrades were needed, and that no such assessment occurred after that, which caught the attention of the governor. “Does anyone believe that 1985 software is the most upto-date software for tracking loans on houses?” Hogan said. “I didn’t even have a computer in 1985.” To further baffle the board, the department also noted that the current contract expired March 31. The board decided to defer the item until its next meeting, scheduled for April 15. Hogan asked that Department of Hous-

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BY JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAU STAFF WRITER

Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) of Mechanicsville met April 2 with student leaders from Prince George’s County and elsewhere in the state, to discuss issues important to students attending higher education institutions in Maryland. The meeting, which took place at Capitol Technology University in Laurel, comprised 20 students from 14 colleges and universities, including CTU, Bowie State University, Prince George’s Community College in Largo, University of Maryland College Park and University of Maryland University College in Adelphi, said Hoyer spokeswoman Latoya Veals. Veals said students discussed a number of concerns, including paying for college and workforce preparation. “I was please to have student leaders from across Maryland join me today for a roundtable discussion about issues affecting them and their peers,” Hoyer said in a statement. “As a former student leader on campus at the University of Maryland, College Park, I wanted to speak directly with these future leaders and ensure that their concerns are heard.” janfensoncomeau@ gazette.net

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ing and Community Development Secretary Kenneth Holt, who was not present April 1, attend to discuss opening the contract up to more bidders. That contract along with a request to lease certain stateowned property to Canal Place Preservation in Cumberland were the only deferred items of the day. The board also approved a $116 million project to expand the capacity of the Cox Creek storage facility for dredged material from the Baltimore Harbor. According to the contract, the increase in space is due to an

expected rise in the number of larger ships coming into the harbor in the upcoming year. This requires additional dredging to maintain a navigable channel for such activity. Embracing the April Fools’ Day spirit, Hogan also kiddingly announced he is running for president of the United States at the April 1 board meeting. “We do have two former Maryland governors talking about running, so I ﬁgured why not one more?” Hogan joked, referring to Democrat Martin O’Malley and Republican Robert Ehrlich.

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POLICE BLOTTER This activity report is provided by the Prince George’s County Police Department as a public service to the community and is not a complete listing of all events and crime reported.

District 2 Headquarters, Bowie, 301-3902100 Glenn Dale, Kettering, Lanham, Largo, Seabrook, Woodmore, Lake Arbor, Mitchellville and Upper Marlboro.

MARCH 30

Theft from vehicle, 12500 block Kavanaugh Lane, 8:58 a.m. Theft, 800 block Faraway Court, 1:25 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 16400 block Halloway Court, 2:46 p.m. Theft, 4800 block Glenn Dale Road, 5:20 p.m. Theft, 10600 block Martin Luther King Highway, 6:46 p.m. Theft, 6100 block Cipriano Road, 9:39 p.m. Theft, 7000 block Hanover Pky, 9:53 p.m. Theft, 500 block Jones Falls Court, 10:03 p.m.

Vehicle stolen and recovered,

8400 block Old Marlboro Pike, 6:42 a.m. Vehicle stolen, 8500 block Seasons Way, 7:08 a.m. Theft, 9800 block Greenbelt Road, 10:21 a.m. Vehicle stolen, 800 block Faraway Court, 12:05 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 9700 block Philadelphia Court, 1:00 p.m. Residential break-in, 5500 block Lanham Station Road, 6:14 p.m. Assault, 7100 block Old Chapel Drive, 6:23 p.m. Theft, 9400 block Annapolis Road, 6:38 p.m. Theft, 9800 block Good Luck Road, 11:36 p.m.

MARCH 31

APRIL 1 Vehicle stolen, 10500 block Joyceton Drive, 8:08 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 12700 block Water Fowl Way, 8:38 a.m. Assault, 16400 block Harbour Way, 9:08 a.m. Theft, 9600 block Annapolis Road, 9:55 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 8900 block Darcy Road, 10:30 a.m. Theft, 15500 block Annapolis Road, 11:22 a.m. Theft, 12700 block Northcliff Road, 4:15 p.m. Assault, 3400 block Edwards St., 6:51 p.m. Theft, 10600 block Martin Luther King Highway, 9:43 p.m. Theft, 13100 block St. James Sanctuary Drive, 10:30 p.m.

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APRIL 2 Theft from vehicle, 11000 block Lanham Severn Road, 6:58 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 4800 block Forbes Blvd, 7:11 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 8800 block Lottsford Road, 8:25 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 7500 block Forbes Blvd, 8:45 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 500 block Largo Center Drive, 10:34 a.m. Theft, 3300 block Crain Highway Nw, 11:43 a.m. Residential break-in, 12600 block Hillmeade Station Drive, 1:51 p.m. Theft, 9000 block Lanham Severn Road, 2:11 p.m. Theft, 4600 block Mitchellville Road, 7:47 p.m. Theft, 9400 block Largo Drive W, 10:34 p.m.

APRIL 3 Residential break-in, 200 block Johnsberg Lane, 1:20 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 5500 block Whitﬁeld Chapel Road, 7:10 a.m. Vehicle stolen, 9700 block Summit Cir, 8:01 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 5600 block Whitﬁeld Chapel Road, 8:22 a.m. Theft, 6800 block Race Track Road, 9:09 a.m. Theft, 12200 block Mackell Lane, 10:26 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 10100 block Prince Place, 11:24 a.m. Robbery, 2400 block Nicol Cir, 12:57 p.m. Residential break-in, 15000 block Nivelle Court, 1:42 p.m. Residential break-in, 800 block Faraway Court, 4:38 p.m. Theft, 15900 block Excalibur Road, 4:52 p.m. Theft, 15000 block Jorrick

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APRIL 4 Theft, 900 block Capital Center Blvd, 12:04 p.m. Theft, Campus Way N/Eb Lake Arbor Way, 12:39 p.m. Assault, 9000 block Annapolis Road, 1:32 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 10600 block Annapolis Road, 1:43 p.m. Theft from vehicle, unit block of Watkins Park Drive, 2:23 p.m. Residential break-in, 9600 block Reiker Drive, 3:02 p.m. Theft, 9300 block Annapolis Road, 4:56 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 10500 block Fox Lake Drive, 7:07 p.m.

APRIL 5 Vehicle stolen, 5000 block Woodford Lane, 5:41 a.m. Theft, 14700 block Hampshire Hall Court, 8:06 a.m.

District 4 Headquarters, Oxon Hill, 301-749-4900. Temple Hills, Hillcrest Heights, Camp Springs, Suitland, Morningside, Oxon Hill, Fort Washington, Forest Heights, Friendly, Accokeek and Windbrook (subdivision in Clinton).

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Marcy Ave, 9:35 a.m. Theft, 6800 block Livingston Road, 10:14 a.m. Robbery, 5300 block Livingston Terrace, 10:34 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 6100 block Gilrain Court, 12:14 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 5000 block Auth Way, 12:48 p.m. Theft, 6800 block Oxon Hill Road, 1:55 p.m. Residential break-in, 4500 block Rena Road, 2:16 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 3700 block Branch Ave, 2:53 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 4000 block Silver Hill Road, 4:43 p.m. Theft, 200 block Waterfront St., 5:38 p.m.

MARCH 31 Vehicle stolen and recovered,

4100 block Laurel Road, 1:37 a.m. Robbery, 6200 block Livingston Road, 1:44 a.m. Vehicle stolen, 2800 block Lindesfarn Terrace, 8:34 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 3300 block Curtis Drive, 9:09 a.m. Theft, 15700 block Livingston Road, 10:33 a.m. Theft, 600 block Camelot Way, 1:20 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 11000 block Livingston Road, 1:36 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 700 block Cady Drive, 1:56 p.m. Assault, 4900 block Brinkley Road, 3:18 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 3800 block Branch Ave, 3:34 p.m. Theft, 4900 block Brinkley Road, 3:45 p.m. Theft, 5100 block Allentown Road, 4:27 p.m. Break-in, 4100 block Limekiln Drive, 4:29 p.m.

APRIL 1 Robbery, 5100 block Allentown Road, 2:11 a.m. Vehicle stolen, 5900 block Glen Rock Ave, 6:12 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 4400 block Rena Road, 7:06 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 1000 block Shelby Drive, 9:26 a.m. Theft, Nb 23rd Pky/Eb Iverson St., 10:41 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 4300 block Skyline Drive, 11:05 a.m. Theft, 6000 block Oxon Hill

Road, 11:30 a.m.

Residential break-in, 300 block Winslow Road, 11:57 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 6400 block Livingston Road, 2:34 p.m. Robbery, 3100 block Good Hope Ave, 3:55 p.m. Assault, 8200 block Oxon Hill Road, 8:03 p.m. Assault, 11700 block Livingston Road, 8:39 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 1900 block Taylor Ave, 8:57 p.m. Theft, 5300 block Indian Head Highway, 10:14 p.m.

APRIL 2 Theft from vehicle, 2600 block Brinkley Road, 4:16 a.m. Vehicle stolen and recovered,

12300 block Windbrook Drive, 6:49 a.m. Vehicle stolen, 13200 block Strawberry Hill Place, 7:34 a.m. Assault, Nb Indian Head Highway/Southern Ave, 10:26 a.m. Theft, 1500 block Stirling Court, 10:51 a.m. Residential break-in, 5700 block Huntland Road, 11:48 a.m. Theft, 6100 block Oxon Hill Road, 3:22 p.m. Theft, 11000 block Livingston Road, 3:29 p.m. Vehicle stolen, 5900 block Rayburn Drive, 3:51 p.m. Assault, 700 block Quade St., 5:01 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 2600 block Southern Ave, 5:17 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 3400 block Curtis Drive, 5:52 p.m. Theft, 3600 block Branch Ave, 5:55 p.m. Theft, 6300 block Livingston Road, 6:17 p.m.

APRIL 3 Robbery on commercial property, 800 block Southern Ave,

12:11 a.m.

Assault, 500 block Wilson Bridge Drive, 12:22 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 2100 block Border Drive, 5:33 a.m.

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Hunting Sign-ups for private health plans double permits keep deer off farms n

BY MAX BENNETT CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE

ANNAPOLIS — When Max Dubansky first moved to his farm about 15 years ago, he often saw about 100 deer in his ﬁelds. “We were losing up to $1,000 in lettuce in one night,” Dubansky, 40, said. “Something had to give.” Dubansky owns and operates Backbone Food Farm in Oakland. His farm is adjacent to woods, which makes it more vulnerable to hungry deer. “Deer are responsible for $7 million to $8 million in crop damage each year,” Maryland Department of Natural Resources Deer Project Leader Brian Eyler said. But the Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers a program to help farmers protect their crops from hungry ruminants. Deer management permits are available at no cost to farmers who suffer economic loss from deer that have eaten or damaged crops. Farmers with crop loss or damage can contact their county Department of Natural Resources representative, who sends a technologist or a biologist to evaluate the property. Based on the acreage, crops, damage and the status of surrounding farms, the department issues a certain number of permits to the farmer. Each permit allows for a certain number of deer to be killed based on the department’s assessment. “Permits are for antlerless deer only,” said Western Maryland Regional Wildlife Manager Jim Mullan. Does are the primary targets for deer management because removing one doe essentially eliminates three deer for the next year, Mullan said. “When you harvest a doe, you’re stopping that doe from any future reproduction,” Mullan said. “A healthy adult doe will produce about two fawns.” Farmers who get permits can choose who hunts on their land — or hunt themselves. Licensed hunters bagged 87,541 deer in the 2012-13 season and killed 95,865 in the 2013-14 season — about a 9.5 percent increase. “It’s an important tool for farmers,” Eyler said. “It gives them a tool for outside of the regular season.”

State website shows 122,000 signed up

BY ALICIA MCELHANEY CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON — The number of people who signed up for private qualiﬁed health plans through the Maryland Health Connection nearly doubled during this year’s enrollment period, numbers released last month show. According to the latest statistics, through Feb. 28, enrollment in private plans rose from 63,002 last year to 122,778 this year. “You not only had the system working, you had the human beings involved who were more knowledgeable about it,” Andrew Ratner, director of marketing and outreach for the Maryland Health Connection, said. “Once the system worked, more people were encouraged to come through.” Although the enrollment period ended Feb 15, people who started an application or tried to reach a call center by that day were given until Feb. 28 to ﬁnish their applications. The total number of people who signed up for health coverage through the Maryland Health Connection remains lower than last year’s total at this point — 289,131 so far this year versus 295,077 during the 2013-14 period. The decrease in the overall number resulted from a decline in Medicaid enrollments, from 232,075 last year to 166,353 so far this year. However, last year’s enrollment period was a month longer. Ratner said Medicaid redetermines who is eligible in March or April, then moves those people from the old

system to the Maryland Health Connection. Because last year’s enrollment period ran until March 31, the Medicaid numbers from last year include some of these redeterminations. While many may sign up for Medicaid during open enrollment as a result of the advertising push, people can get Medicaid year-round, Ratner said. The number of those insured through the Maryland Health Connection with private qualified health plans also may increase later this year, Ratner said. Keeping with the extension made by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Maryland added another deadline extension to allow people who owe a tax penalty for not having health care in 2014 and who didn’t know about the penalty to enroll. These people, who Ratner said make up a small percentage of the population, will be able to sign up for coverage between March 15 and April 30. Those who experience a life-changing event, like having a baby, getting divorced or changing jobs, also will be able to enroll for a qualiﬁed health plan. While the enrollment, especially in Medicaid, most likely will increase in months to come, Ratner already is thinking about increasing enrollment during the 2015-16 period. “For the third year, we would hope to get to harderto-reach people,” Ratner said. “People in perhaps more distant parts of the state where the numbers of uninsured are higher are who we hope to reach.”

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DANIEL LEADERMAN STAFF WRITER

A Washington, D.C., man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a man in Seat Pleasant on April 1. Police responded to a reported shooting in the 400 block of Eastern Avenue at about 10:30 p.m. and found 21-year-old Keaway Lafonz Ivy of the District in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound where he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a statement from Prince George’s County Police Investigators discovered that Ivy and another man, Lafonzo Leonard Iracks, 21, of the 1600 block of E Street NE in the District, were shooting a music video. At some point, Iracks ﬁred his weapon, striking and killing Ivy, according to police. Iracks was arrested in the District on Friday morning and was awaiting extradition to Prince George’s, said police. Iracks is charged with firstdegree murder, said Ofc. Harry Bond, a police spokesman. Attorney information was not listed for Iracks online court records as of Tuesday. dleaderman@gazette.net

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Bowie to flush out fire hydrants through May Officials warn of discoloration of water n

DANIEL LEADERMAN STAFF WRITER

The City of Bowie will conduct its annual program of fire hydrant flushing and testing in April and early May, and residents are advised not to do laundry when hydrants in their area are being flushed. The flushing process can cause discoloration of water due to rust and sediment buildup in water lines, and can stain clothes washed in that water. If clothes become discolored, they should be kept wet and then washed with a rust remover, which can be obtained for free at Bowie City Hall and the city’s public works office. Discolored water is safe to drink and bathe in and should clear in about 24 hours, but since water lines are interconnected, the flushing of hydrants in one community can affect the water in adjacent communities.

The ﬂushing will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, and will focus on the following areas on the following dates: • April 6 and 7: Buckingham, Derbyshire and Forest Drive • April 8 and 9: Somerset and Bowie Forest • April 10 and 13: Tulip Grove • April 14 and 15: Foxhill and Long Ridge • April 16, 17 and 20: Kenilworth • April 21: Heather Hills • April 22, 23 and 24: Meadowbrook • April 27: Gradys Walk and Glenridge • April 28: Chapel Forge • April 29: Victoria Heights and Race Track Road townhouses • April 30: Idlewild • May 1: Yorktown and Overbrook • May 4: Whitehall • May 5: Rockledge For more information, residents can call the city’s Public Works Department at 301-8092344.

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Continued from Page A-1 said. “These guys are pretty good — they’re professionals. It’s what they do for a living, so it doesn’t take them very long to get the tires off,” Nesky said. “It’s very disheartening if you’re the commuter wanting to come home, and there are no tires on your car.” The measures implemented included a high-visibility patrol and the use of message boards encouraging residents to report any suspicious activity. Bowie police have also coordinated efforts with the Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement Team. “What made this noticeable was that we had four in a short period of time in the same location,” Nesky said. “Usually, we’ll get here and there throughout the city.” There have been 74 documented checks

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Continued from Page A-1 attack never happened, and that the only eyewitness was the student himself, who was not credible. An assistant principal at the school and a community detention ofﬁcer from the state Department of Juvenile Services testiﬁed that the student was frequently in trouble at the school due to his disruptive behavior and was be-

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ing monitored electronically at the time of the alleged assault. When the student — who is currently being held in juvenile detention on another matter — was cross-examined by defense attorney Leonard L. Long Jr., he became increasingly frustrated with Long’s questions about the alleged attack and where, exactly, the student claimed to have been hit. At one point, the student used vulgar language and told Circuit Court Judge Maureen M.

there,” Stewart said. Stewart also raised a concern from residents, who believed the cameras in the lot hadn’t been working. Nesky assured her that the cameras were indeed functional, and footage from the lot had been obtained and was being reviewed. Members of the council suggested signs indicating the presence of the cameras to further deter potential criminal activity. “The biggest thing is try to park in the lit areas, try to park where the cameras are. That’s not a guarantee, but it’s also a matter of not leaving valuables in the open,” Nesky said. He encouraged residents to keep coming forward with any information. “The thing I love about Bowie is that the people are engaged,” Nesky said. “They’ll let you know when things are going wrong, and as you saw tonight, they’ll let you know when things are going right.”

Lamasney that Long was twisting his words and that he refused to answer any more questions. Lamasney warned prosecutors that if the student didn’t cooperate she would have to dismiss the case because Jefferson was being denied his right to question a witness. Prosecutors could not discuss why the student was in detention because he is a juvenile. The defense called two witnesses who testiﬁed to Jefferson’s reputation for honesty, peace

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and nonviolence, as well as the school’s nurse, Celene Berry. Berry testified that when she examined the student shortly after the alleged attack and that the student told her another student had hit him in the face earlier in the morning, which was causing him pain. Berry also said she didn’t observe any injury to the student’s face when she examined him, although photographs taken by police later in the day show a noticeable swelling. Jurors reached their verdict late in the afternoon April 2. John Erzen, a spokesman for the Office of Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks, said after the verdict that prosecutors still believed Jefferson had hit the student and that they felt he had gone too far while disciplining the student. Erzen said the office accepted the jury’s decision. Jefferson, who has been on paid administrative leave since he was accused Sept. 23, told The Gazette after leaving the courthouse that he was elated about his acquittal and was not angry at anyone. The prosecutors were just doing their jobs, he said. “God says we have to forgive.” A spokeswoman for the school system could not discuss how Jefferson’s employment status will change now that he’s been acquitted because personnel matters are confidential. dleaderman@gazette.net

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Continued from Page A-1 Day two of the festival runs from 1 to 4 p.m. It will consist of a program with Photographer/ Filmmaker Craig Herndon of Highland Beach and a panel of guest photographers that will discuss issues raised by Herndon’s film “What Is News? Most Black Men Are Not Criminals!,” which draws on his 30-year career as a Washington Post photographer. The last day of the festival is dedicated to student filmmakers. It will consist of a student film program and an award presentation. The student program showcases media by Prince George’s County students as well as students across the country ranging from second grade to college students. George Kochell, an animator and teacher of Greenbelt’s Gava/Gate Animation Workshop from Laurel, has been involved with the festival since its debut in 2006. Kochell will present “Heritage: A 10 Year Retrospective.” “The short film was created by my students who are all 13 years old or younger,” Kochell said. Not all film participants are

PHOTO FROM CRAIG HERNDON

This image from a drug bust was taken by Craig Herndon, a former Washington Post photographer, and is featured in his ﬁlm, “What is News: Most Black Men are not Criminals!” The ﬁlm is part of the 10th annual Heritage Film Festival in Bowie.

veterans like Kochell. Malkia K. Lydia of Hyattsville will show her work at this year’s festival for the ﬁrst time although she has been in the production industry since 1995. Lydia will present two short films: “Footage Access

Inspired,” a cohesive film made of archival materials and “Hood Smart: The Urban STEMulus Project,” a precursor to a project she is working on with a friend. “I expect to have fun looking at others’ work and getting feedback on mine,” Lydia said. “My work isn’t complete until I’ve received feedback.” Makarah estimates that 25 movies will be shown throughout the free three-day festival. All films vary in length, the longer ﬁlms running about 20 minutes, while the shorter ones run as short as 30 seconds. Although it is free, Makarah encourages attendees to bring at least one non-perishable food item to donate to a local food pantry. “I believe in giving back to the community,” Makarah said. In addition to the price, Makarah said she loves the positive feedback the student filmmakers receive from the audience. “Watching the students proudly show off their work and seeing people’s appreciation for these young artists is very rewarding,” Makarah said. “In terms of my favorite thing about the festival, that’s really high up there.”

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to the Fright Fest incident were a form of peer pressure that added “fuel to the fire.” She said the park’s new initiative is a positive response to all types of peer pressure. “I think it’s important [Six Flags] emphasizes everyone is here to have a good time,” Sierra, 18, of Fort Washington said. “They have a big impact.” Ross said the campaign is an effort to “centralize and focus” their community outreach initiatives. Prince George’s police reported an incident Sept. 27 at Six Flags America left one juvenile in critical condition. Zina Pierre, a spokeswoman for the family of the 15-year-old, said eyewitnesses told her several fights broke out after the opening weekend of the Halloween-themed Fright Fest. “It’s a perfect example of cyberbullying, of people using social media to cause things to happen that are not right,” said Kevin Maxwell, the CEO of Prince George’s County Public Schools after the kick-off event. “It’s important for us to come together and stop this scourge on our generation.” Ajia Ruffin, a junior and peer mediator at DuVal High School in Lanham, said she noticed a shift in the way underclassmen resolved conflicts after the Fright Fest fights. “I think everything that happened at Fright Fest caused the ninth- and 10th-graders to want to talk about it instead of fighting,” Ajia, 16, of Lanham. “I didn’t think they would, but a lot of them came.” Pierre said the 15-year-old boy is recovering well from his injuries, and his family hopes he can return to his school, DuVal, in the fall. “He’s definitely back,” Pierre said. “He’s doing very well.” kpetersen@gazette.net

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Positive efforts in the wake of a negative email

The outrage over a hateful and disturbing email sent early last year by a Kappa Sigma member at the University of Maryland, College Park, to other fraternity UNIVERSITY members is understandable, to OPENS say the least. DISCUSSIONS The email, AFTER HATEFUL which didn’t go INCIDENT viral until last month, involved racial slurs and vulgar language to advocate rape — and, in the end, there wasn’t much the university could do about it. After all, the school’s Code of Student Conduct allows free speech as long as it doesn’t pose an imminent threat — not to mention that the email, sent from a private

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account, is protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution. But sometimes bad events can yield good learning opportunities, and this is one of them. For example, the email has raised questions about the lapse in time from when the email was ﬁrst sent — January 2014 — to the time when it surfaced in social media, more than a year later. It’s possible the email wasn’t made known earlier because the recipients weren’t aware of what to do about it. Others may have chalked it up to idiotic rantings and deleted it or, unfortunately, agreed with the email’s contents and left it alone. Either way, the university should take this

time to make clear the options available to students to ensure such disturbing messages are properly and promptly addressed in the future. The student, who is no longer a member of the fraternity and who voluntarily agreed to withdraw from the school for a semester, plans to take part in diversity training, according to university president Wallace D. Loh. Perhaps a broader form of such training should be required for all incoming students, if it isn’t already. Are there other activities that the university could host on an ongoing basis to encourage a more positive culture at the school and provide an outlet for concerns? The student code of conduct is trickier. Universities are known for free speech that yields critical thinking and outside-the-box ideas, and while the negative email is a dis-

appointing use of free speech, it’s covered all the same. As a result, universities walk a fine line and face potential lawsuits in doling out discipline in such cases. However, it’s worth taking a look at the student code to see if there are ways to better discourage exclusionary and degrading actions. It’s easy to support freedom of speech when the dialogue consists of positive ideas, but when the comments are hurtful and unsettling, it can be much more difficult to accept. Regardless, it’s important that free speech — even when we disagree — is allowed. Kudos to the university’s students for keeping the issue in the forefront and to officials for keeping open the lines of communication regarding the incident. Their efforts will ensure some good comes out of such a bad incident.

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Council, vote down the tax hike Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker has proposed a 15 percent increase in property taxes, plus new telephone, hotel and other taxes in his 2016 budget. Mr. Baker claims the state legislature in 2012 (note the date) gave him authority to overturn votermandated tax caps (Charter Section 812, TRIM) and approval of new taxes at the ballot box (Section 813, Approval of New or Additional Taxes by Referenda). Mr. Baker claims that state Senate bill, SB848, gave him the power to overturn 20 years of voters reafﬁrming TRIM and approving new taxes. TRIM tax cap was ﬁrst initiated in 1978, amended in 1984, and Section 813, voter approval of taxes, in 1996. It would appear that voters are of little consequence to the county executive or the state legislature and that they did an end run around tax caps imposed by voters in Montgomery, Prince George’s, Talbot and Anne Arundel. The Baker administration has a problem, however, because nowhere in the language of SB848 does it say that voter approval is a part of the “kick in the teeth” dealt to voters by the legislature. Attorney General Brian Frosh (April 1) took a position on TRIM and voter approval of taxes that stood with the Baker administration. The opinion cited various taxes that

Mr. Baker could have put any new tax or fee to ballot in 2014, but then he was seeking re-election. had been raised in the past as precedent. The attorney general failed, however, to cite a very important local bill that should have been considered precedent. A telephone tax in 2007 was taken to ballot by the County Council (Council Legislation, CB012-2007, introduced by council members Dean, Dernoga, Exum, Bland and Harrington, July 2, 2007). This tax was overwhelmingly denied by voters. It would appear that we have a conundrum. When the people exercise their right to vote and follow their charter, new taxes have been turned down, even earmarked for education. When politicians decide to violate voter rights and exercise a state’s right to deny free people tax limits and simple voter approvals that they have chosen repeatedly, what name do we give it? This could have all been very simple and honorable.

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Mr. Baker could have put any new tax or fee to ballot in 2014, but then he was seeking reelection. Had Prince Georgians known his intent, they might have not given their vote. Had Prince Georgians known that a 2012 state bill would be used against them in 2015 to raise taxes without following the law they approved, they might have done many things differently. The County Council has the final say now. The council needs to send the budget back to Mr. Baker and request that our charter be honored. They do have the right to do that. While the state may have given authority to overturn TRIM, there is nothing in law forcing Prince George’s to take that action. Also, the state didn’t authorize bypassing voters in SB848 with specific language nor do our bond floats reflect that revenue ability. Our bond language consistently cites revenue raising limitations of Section 812 and 813 and hinges the bonds on our growth potential, not the limitations as is asserted by Mr. Baker. Vote it down, council, and start again. Show the voters there is integrity in government.

Judy Robinson, Hyattsville Robinson is a former chairwoman of Truth iN Taxation and PG Citizens for Tax Reform and Term Limitation.

The quality of public education directly affects your property values regardless of the schooling choices you make for your own children. The quality of public education directly affects your property values even if you do not have children. All of the residents of Prince George’s “own” our public schools and we all must do our part to make them better. Many of us disparage our schools and act like someone else should sweep in and ﬁx what is wrong. Many of us say we support public education but do little or nothing to back up those words. Complaining and complacency have held us back for decades. It is time for all of us to take ownership and action to make our public schools excellent. To achieve excellence, it is absolutely fair for the residents of Prince George’s to step up and do our part to fully fund our schools. If we do not invest in our county’s children and our own property values, who will? A property tax increase to fully fund the education budget is not money out of our pockets. It is an investment in our children, our communities and our property values. For most of us, the increase will be less than $100/month. Who is not willing to invest that amount

We finally have a county executive willing to go beyond lip service to make some bold moves. to increase the market value of your home? We finally have a county executive willing to go beyond lip service to make some bold moves in a quest for excellence in our public schools. We finally have a public schools superintendent/CEO who is committed to our county and has the experience, vision and passion to effect real change and fight for the children of this

county. Let’s all get on board with them and move our county forward. Please take the time to be fully informed about the proposed education budget. Take the time to learn about the recent successes in boosting achievement in our schools. Take the time to review Dr. Maxwell’s strategic plan. Take the time to decide what actions you will take to promote excellence in our public schools and move our county forward. We all want Prince George’s to be a great place to live, learn, work and do business. Investing in our public schools is essential to achieving that goal of greatness. Every resident should be willing to make that investment in our county’s children and future.

Christina Rome, Mitchellville

Send us your letters Share your thoughts on Prince George’s topics. All letters are subject to editing. Letters must include the writer’s ﬁrst and last name, address and telephone number. The phone number will not be published; it is for veriﬁcation purposes only. We do not run anonymous letters. Letters selected may be shortened for space reasons. Send letters to: Editor, The Gazette, 13501 Konterra Drive, Laurel, MD 20707. E-mail them to princegeorges@gazette.net.

Oppose the property tax increase, charter schools My wife and I bought our retirement home in Bowie. We were glad to choose Prince George’s County as our retiring place because we have formed many friendships in the county over a period of some 40 years. One of the notable friends was the late Jesse Warr Sr., the courageous and ﬁrst African-American on the Prince George’s County Board of Education. I am against the proposed property tax increase to be placed on homeowners. This would increase our property tax liability approximately $450 a year. State Sen. C. Anthony Muse proposed a state law that would block the attempt to raise our property taxes. I support his proposal. [It] has been asserted that the present tax cap can be circumvented by using a 2012 state law that permits full funding of any school spend-

ing plan approved by the County Council. If the council approved such a school budget and property tax increase, then the county should be prepared to be legally challenged in court. Further, to tie this tax increase to a budget for the public school system fails to address how the taxpayer is going to be forced to support two school systems. Thirty ﬁve and more years ago, the late Jesse Warr Sr., as board member, fought a hard battle to stop a re-segregation movement called “free choice.” Such a “choice” was designed to let parents choose what schools of segregation their children would attend in Prince George’s. This battle still continues under charter schools. This re-segregation movement separates children according to class and race. Afﬂuent and accultur-

More dining options, please What a letdown to read in the March 26 Gazette that the new hotel being built on Route 1 in College Park will have a pizza restaurant and a bagel restaurant. We already have about six pizza restaurants here. How about some real food? Even worse, why put in competition a few blocks from

the Bagel Place, one of the longest-enduring and most successful restaurants in the area? Is that any way to treat a ﬁne, established business that contributes good food, a community spirit, taxes and jobs? At least a new Franklin’s will be some compensation.

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Alice Leaderman, University Park

ated black and white families will have the free choice to choose a designed charter school to match a given proﬁle for their children. Children who are not from acculturated and economically advantaged families would continue to be served in the existing public schools that would be stereotyped as inferior. Such a re-segregation movement is antithetical to the iconic principle of the equality before the law of every American child. No politician seeking election to national, state, county or city should support dual school systems with tax monies. Prince George’s has been devastated by the present housing crises where homes are underwater as to loss of value in relation to what is owed. It is audacious for our representatives to

Robert B. Hunter, Bowie

Feral cats add to county problems I agree with the writer who wrote recently about the negative effects of feral cat populations, but the letter, “Setting the record straight on feral cat efforts,” is not setting anything straight. We have many feral cats in our Laurel Montpelier neighborhood. They are being fed by misguided individuals who are unaware of the harm these animals are doing. I had to remove all my bird feeders after I noticed that the birdseed

was attracting wild birds, but the birds in turn were attracting the cats. I was once charged at by one of these cats. Their droppings are disgusting and pollute our properties. Instead of returning “unsocialized cats” to their “outdoor home,” the author and other members of the TNR [trap-neuter-return] group, who are so fond of feral cats, should adopt them themselves and conﬁne them inside their homes.

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claim that this proposed taxation will help to move us to that “benchmark” of equality with Montgomery County. The wealth of the Montgomery County citizen is more than twice that of the citizens of Prince George’s. In the District of Columbia, the license plates on cars read “taxation without representation.” District citizens have no vote in Congress and they are taxed. Prince George’s citizens may also have no representation as to whether this proposed tax increase is approved by the County Council as requested by the county executive. The proposed tax increase linked to school funding is an attempt to circumvent present tax law in Prince George’s County.

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I live in Prince George’s County, where our property values are already abysmally low. Feral cats make neighborhoods look trashy, and encouraging them is a good way to scare away homebuyers. We should not be making a bad situation worse and lower our property values further by adding feral cats to the mix.

Shashi Purushe, Laurel

POST COMMUNITY MEDIA Karen Acton, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Michael T. McIntyre, Controller Donna Johnson, Vice President of Human Resources Maxine Minar, President, Comprint Military

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Friday Night Lights. That phrase is synonymous with high school football. Heck, there was even a book, movie and television show titled after those three words. Sorry, Saturday Afternoon Sunlight KENT ZAKOUR doesn’t do ASSISTANT SPORTS it for me. EDITOR There is something special — anyone that played the sport can tell you — about competing at night. “Everybody wants to play on Friday night because that’s what high school football is all about,” Wise High School coach DaLawn Parrish said. “It’s time that Prince George’s County catches up.” This fall, Parrish and I will — at least partly — get our wish. In September, Prince George’s County Public Schools should have ﬁve high school stadiums capable of providing a Friday Night Lights-type atmosphere for their football programs. Friendly, High Point and Largo have had lights for years. Wise and Gwynn Park should them ready by Week 1, PGCPS Director of Interscholastic Athletics Earl Hawkins said. “We want to get in line with other jurisdictions,” said Hawkins, who also mentioned that doubleheaders and other special events may be held at the new stadiums. It isn’t just about creating a better game day atmosphere, Parrish and Douglass coach JC Pinkney said. Moving more of the county’s games to Fridays could also level the playing ﬁeld. The majority of other areas throughout the state play on Friday night. “We watch everybody else play Friday, and then we are competing against all the younger brothers and sisters that play in youth leagues on Saturdays,” Parrish said. “Parents have to choose which one they are going to, and that’s not fair.” Added Pinkney: “I think the consensus among all the coaches is playing Friday is the best. On Saturdays, you have to deal with things like the SAT that messes up game times and player availability. “Lights would also help with practice times. As the season goes on, we run out of daylight. With lights, that wouldn’t happen.” More lights could also require a slight adjustment to the game week routine. “For us, we are accustomed to playing on Saturdays so you get an extra day to prepare,” Pinkney said. “But you really don’t get a day to recharge and rest since Sunday is spent scouting and game planning and preparing for Monday. If we play Friday, you get a little bit of time to relax.” For now, most of the county’s 22 public schools will still play Saturday afternoons. In time, every public school should get lights. “That’s the plan and hope,” Pinkney said. “There’s a list, and I think all the schools are on it, it’s just a matter of where you are on it. I think we are somewhere in the middle.” Wise and Douglass, however, have reasons to be excited in 2015. The Pumas are scheduled to open the season under the lights at home against the 2014 Class 2A state champions. “The players, the coaching staff, the student body and even the whole county are excited to get lights,” Parrish said. “Hopefully we can provide a lot of excitement. I can’t wait.” Neither can we, coach. kzakour@gazette.net

New players get job done for Bowie Bulldogs not playing like a team with six ﬁrst-year starters

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It is spring break this week and while most teenagers are probably off on holiday adventures with their families — or taking frequent naps to catch up on sleep — the Bowie High School softball team is still

hard at work. “We’re not just practicing to practice, these are hard practices this week,” said ﬁrst-year Bulldogs coach Luanne Smith. “It really shows the girls’ commitment.” But the defending Class 4A South Region champion’s schedule didn’t leave any room for the Bulldogs to take it easy as a reality-check-type week kicks off with Monday’s game against traditional rival Roosevelt and includes meetings with perennial postseason contender Flowers on Wednesday

and Wise on Friday. The Bulldogs (4-0), who graduated six starters from a year ago, including Gazette Player of the Year Lindsay Barzanti in the pitcher’s circle, and are on their third coach in four years, will know a lot more about where they stand by next Friday, said senior shortstop Alyssa Thompson. “Once we play Roosevelt, that will tell us how strong of a team we are,” Thompson said. “I’m pretty

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Bowie High School’s Jabria Washington rounds third and heads for home during an April 1 softball game at Laurel.

March roars like a Stag Four former DeMatha players shine during college basketball tournament

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Rose Green and her coach Cortez Austin, both of Upper Marlboro, train Monday at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover.

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As the National Indoor Track and Field Championships in Winston Salem, N.C., drew closer and closer last month, Upper Marlboro resident Rose Green decided it was time to think about her future in the sport. Sure, she was just one year into formal sprint training, but she was getting old, she said, and thought maybe it would be a good idea to slow down. That was before she went out and earned four of the many gold medals that glistened around Green’s neck Monday afternoon as the 76-year-old sprinter cooled down from another workout at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex. For Green, a decorated runner in the world of masters track and field — an organization that holds official worldwide events for age groups 35 and up — quitting time just isn’t in the cards, even with her 77th birthday approaching in the coming weeks. Winning, it seems, is too enticing an incentive to stop. “When I went out and did so well, I said, ‘No way. I’m keeping on,’” Green said. If the results of Green’s first few seasons of competition — a national record and enough medals to crane any neck — are any indication, there’s only more success in the future for the Jamaica native who admitted she “never thought it would get this far.” Though track competition is relatively new to Green, fitness is not. After moving from Jamaica to London, Green finally settled in America in the 1960s, where she experimented with everything from distance running to volleyball to softball. Green recently retired from Prince George’s Community Col-

DeMatha Catholic High School students and alumni had a lot to be proud of as the NCAA’s March Madness swept the nation and grabbed the attention of college basketball fans from coast to coast. Four former Stags were participants on teams in this year’s field of 68 tournament. And with a DeMatha player in all but one of the four regions, there was a chance two or three of them would advance to the Final Four. In the Midwest region, Notre Dame’s Jerian Grant, who played for DeMatha until 2010, reached the Elite Eight before the Irish gave Kentucky a scare, but ultimately lost. His coach in South Bend, Ind., is Mike Brey, also a DeMatha alumnus. In the East region, North Carolina State sophomore BeeJay Anya just finished his time at the Hyattsville school two years ago. He helped lead the Wolfpack to the Sweet Sixteen, before losing to Louisville. In the South region, Georgetown senior Mikael Hopkins was one of two former Stags. The other, Quinn Cook, also attended DeMatha, from 2007 to 2010. On Monday he helped Duke win the national championship. Current DeMatha guard Markelle Fultz said he knows each of the former players, and although he didn’t have the opportunity to play with them, he said he takes pride in seeing players from the same high school having the opportunity to flourish on that level. “It just shows how far the brotherhood goes,” Fultz said. As a fan of the sport in general, he said he doesn’t root for a particular team, but, “I always root for my DeMatha brothers, though.” That sentiment is shared across the DeMatha community as a quick glance through the Twitterverse reveals tweets from proud DeMatha alumni pointing out each Stag playing in the tournament, as has become an annual realization. Including Brey, the five DeMatha representatives is not really a staggering number when measured against the seven in last season’s tournament. In fact, it’s becoming expected. “I didn’t know that [DeMatha had the most in the area],” Fultz said. “I’m not surprised, though.” Former DeMatha players have become a staple in the NCAA tournament, but one of the things former Stags have failed to do recently is win the big dance, up until Monday. Cook graduated from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., but attended DeMatha from his freshman through junior years. At the time, his mother told The Washington Post that the move was about getting Cook away from some of the leeches his growing star was attracting, but that the decision was

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Rose Green of Upper Marlboro shows off some of the track medals she has won Monday at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. lege, where she spent 32 years coordinating non-credit weight training and other health and ﬁtness classes. “I’ve always had a knack for running, jumping and weight training,” Green said shortly after running a number of laps around the Hyattsville complex Monday. So it was only appropriate that it was at the gym where Green crossed

paths with Cortez Austin, who had transitioned into masters track and ﬁeld competition after years of road running. The two originally met in the early 2000s at the gym attached to Perrywood Elementary School, but only saw each other on occasion, Austin said. It wasn’t until

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Former DeMatha Catholic High School player BeeJay Anya, shown in a game against Paul VI in 2012, was one of four Stags in this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament. He played for North Carolina State, which reached the Sweet Sixteen.

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Charlie Thomas IV (River Hill).

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Seventeen-year-old Frances Tiafoe, who picked up his first racquet and has grown up playing tennis at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, announced his decision to turn professional Monday afternoon on his Twitter page. “I have just turned pro with [the Jay Z-founded Roc Nation agency],” Tiafoe wrote. “It’s been a long time coming and I am happy to be in this position right now.” Shortly thereafter, the news became official on the Roc Nation Twitter page: “#RocNationSports welcomes 17 year old tennis star Frances Tiafoe to the family!” Thursday, Tiafoe, who in 2013 at age 15 became the youngest player to win the Orange Bowl Boys’ 18s, spent the day at the White House alongside President Barack Obama and women’s professional tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, among others, to celebrate the Let’s Move initiative. Last month Tiafoe won the first U.S. Tennis Association Pro Circuit singles title of his career, dropping just three games in a straight-sets victory over France’s Maxine Tabatruong in the final of the $15,000 Men’s Futures tournament in Bakersfield, Calif. The right-handed all-court player, who was ranked in the top 5 of the International Tennis Federation junior rankings, has rocketed from outside the top 800 two weeks ago to No. 520 of more than 1,500 in the men’s ATP World Tour rankings. Earlier this winter he traveled to Scotland as a practice partner for the U.S. Davis Cup team. — JENNIFER BEEKMAN

Capital Classic returns for 42nd year One of the nation’s longest-running all-star games returns for its 42nd year after it was announced the Capital Classic will be played April 24 at Catholic University. The game annually pits the best seniors in the region against top seniors from around the nation. Five players from Prince George’s County schools were selected for the Capital team. The players selected are: Randall Broddie (Potomac); Abdulai Bundu (Largo); Bryant Crawford (Gonzaga); Marcus Derrickson (Brewster); Kevin Dorsey (Clinton Christian); Sam Miller (Gonzaga); Sylvester Ogbonda (National Christian); Edward Polite (DuVal); Justin Robinson (St. James); and

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DeMatha coach featured on ‘60 Minutes Sports’ Longtime DeMatha Catholic High School boys basketball coach Morgan Wootten was featured on a segment of CBS’ “60 Minutes Sports” on April 1 on the Showtime Channel. Wootten was interviewed by veteran sports anchor James Brown, who graduated from the DeMatha in the 1960s, playing for Wootten. In the segment, Wootten recalls a 1965 upset of Power Memorial Academy (N.Y.) — a game many consider the greatest high school basketball game ever played.

— ADAM GUTEKUNST

Riverdale Baptist, DeMatha to ﬁght cancer On April 13, the Riverdale Baptist and DeMatha baseball teams are scheduled to play a game at Prince George’s County Stadium, home of the Bowie Baysox. But aside from playing one another, the schools also will play against childhood cancer, as the game will be used to bring awareness and raise funds for the Vs. Cancer Foundation, according to DeMatha coach Sean O’Connor and Riverdale Baptist coach Ryan Terrill. The Vs. Cancer Foundation is dedicated to saving kids’ lives by empowering athletes and communities to fund lifesaving childhood cancer efforts, according to the organization’s website. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

— PRINCE J. GRIMES

County wins more state boxing titles The Washington Golden Gloves ﬁnals took place on April 4 at Rosecroft Raceway and several county boxers won Washington Golden Gloves titles. In the Open Division, Bowie’s Demetrius Young won the 108-pound title. Temple Hills’ Marcus Wright defeated Clinton’s Paul Jerry at 123 pounds. KeShawn Williams of Capitol Heights won the 132-pound title. Also from Capitol Heights, Gary Antuanne Russell repeated as the 141-pound champion. Justin Bell of District Heights won the 178-pound title. In the Novice Division, Suitland’s Kevin Pendergrass defeated Bowie’s Elliot Strickland at 114, and Fort Washington’s Johnathen Surratt defeated Beltsville’s Alvin Amana at 201. The winners advance to the Golden Gloves regionals on April 25, also at Rosecroft.

— PRINCE J. GRIMES

Riverdale Baptist baseball playing well As is typically the custom, the Riverdale Baptist baseball team is good — really good. Playing one of the toughest schedules in the state, the Crusaders are off to an 11-2 start this spring. “We graduated some good pitching the last two years,” Riverdale coach Ryan Terrill said. “So, we’ve had a number of kids step up [this season]. We don’t have the overpowering arms that we’ve had in the past, but we’ve got guys that throw strikes and we’ve got a defense out there that’s doing a good job making the routine plays.” Helping to provide offense for the Crusaders is Virginia Commonwealth University recruit Brody Cook. The senior inﬁelder leads the team with his .472 batting average this spring. He’s also pitched some valuable innings on the mound. Senior Seth Williams has done the same, and he’s come up with big hits for the team, Terrill said. Catcher Joey Mendez has also hit the ball well, in addition to working well with his pitchers. The Crusaders will be playing spring break games in Florida through the weekend, but upon returning, they play DeMatha on April 13 at Prince George’s County Stadium, where the Bowie Baysox play. The game, scheduled for 6 p.m., will raise awareness for the VS. Cancer Foundation.

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High Point High School’s Emoni Simms tries to tag Flowers’s Lauryn Lowe during the April 1 softball game in Beltsville.

PREP NOTEBOOK GAZETTE STAFF getting hitters on the bases and we’ve been able to bring them home.”

— JENNIFER BEEKMAN

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Crossland softball stays undefeated When Vernon Kwiatkowski first joined the Crossland High School softball coaching staff three years ago, the Cavaliers were struggling to win games. In his first year as head coach in 2013, Crossland moved above .500 for the first time in a while and last year the Cavaliers went 15-2. On Thursday, they avenged one of those two losses from a year ago with an 11-8 win against Northwestern. Crossland (4-0) is now one of just four Prince George’s County teams without a loss. The addition of quality pitching in recent years has helped propel the program, Kwiatkowski said. Jada Bolden (3-0), who hit two triples Thursday, has been the team’s go-to hurler but firstyear pitcher Kayla Chapman has tallied a win and a save and Kwiatkowski said her ability to come in and relieve Bolden in later innings has been quite helpful. Kwiatkowski added that Crossland’s recent success can also be attributed to more dedication and commitment to putting in the work necessary to improve. The two are also leaders on offense; Bolden tripled twice in Thursday’s win and Chapman added one as well. “We have two people that can pitch, some good solid fielding and our hitting is there,’ Kwiatkowski said. “We’ve been

Flowers senior hits second grand slam The Flowers High School softball team seemed to have its 19-9, five-inning win over High Point April 1 in hand when Saahira Brown stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded. But that didn’t make what happened next any less special. The senior launched a ball deep into the outfield for a grand slam and remarkably, it was her second in just four games. The monster hit put the game out of High Point’s reach. The Jaguars tallied 10 total hits off left-handed Eagles pitcher Erica Belshay. Flowers coach Molly Bender said the team has been able to put its overall team speed to good use with aggressive running on the basepaths. Impressively, Flowers took the field with a freshmen battery against High Point. First-year pitcher Mya Lowe struck out six in a five-hitter.

— JENNIFER BEEKMAN

Flowers junior breezes past discus competition When the dust — and the discus — settled at Largo High School on April 2, Flowers High School junior Nankoﬁ Appiah not only stood taller than the ﬁeld, but his throw of 138 feet 2 inches stood as the meet’s best.

The Jaguars junior, who didn’t begin throwing until his freshman year of high school, had posted a throw over 18 feet farther than the second-best toss of 120 feet 5 inches — a new personal best. “I just worked on my technique at practice and lifted in the summer,” Appiah said. “I want to go to nationals.” The junior said he hopes to reach the 150- to 160-foot mark by season’s end, ultimately eclipsing the 155-foot mark required to make a trip to nationals.

— ADAM GUTEKUNST

DeMatha standout outruns top college sprinters When DeMatha Catholic senior Darryl Haraway lined up with a collection of college track athletes at the Adidas Raleigh Relays on March 27, he expected to win. The Florida State recruit said intimidation was not a factor as he lined up and ultimately bested 77 competitors in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.40 seconds. “I was going to run against some of the people next year anyway because we were basically going up against ACC teams anyway, like Virginia Tech, [North Carolina] State, Duke and all them. We were going to race them. So my plan was to win and run a fast time.” The DeMatha senior, expected to be one of the best 100 meter sprinters in the nation this season, edged out DeVantre Whitelow of Michigan State by .05 seconds for the win. “I was actually really surprised because I thought there was going to be a little more push,” Haraway said. “There was push, but it wasn’t the push I thought it was going to be.”

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positive, I’m confident with where we are. I think we’re definitely still strong.” Bowie doesn’t typically need to defend its strength, but with so much turnover in the past year, the Bulldogs did enter 2015 with some questions to answer. But Thompson said having first-year starters in most areas of the field — she, third baseman Brittany Lowe and catcher JaBria Washington are the only returners — doesn’t necessarily indicate a drop in capability. The Bulldogs have a rich tradition — 12 state tournament appearances, five in the past decade — and incoming players annually hold themselves accountable for maintaining the program’s success, Thompson said. “Just because seniors left doesn’t mean we’re not going to be a top team,” Thompson said. “After [reaching the state semifinals] last year, the seniors this year are pushing everyone to work hard. Just because someone wasn’t a starter last year doesn’t mean they can’t come up behind [someone who graduated] and do well. [The program’s] history pushes us to keep doing well.” First-year pitcher Sarah Beitzell has done a remarkable job stepping in for one of the county’s most dominant hurlers. While she didn’t get much playing time a year ago with Barzanti in the circle, Thompson said she’s been pleasantly surprised with Beitzell’s work rate and improvement. Beitzell already has thrown one shutout and has not allowed more than two runs in a single game early this spring. She also leads the team with a .625 batting average, nine runs scored and 11 runs batted in. The Bulldogs’ productive batting order — Bowie has scored 57 runs in four games — features three players who

agonizing because their family loved DeMatha coach Mike Jones. Jones said Cook would be a Stag forever. “He’s going to be in my family personally, and the DeMatha basketball family forever,” Jones said. Fultz, a junior, said Jones sometimes will use his former players as examples of not only

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Bowie High School’s Jabria Washington and coach Luanne Smith warm up for an April 1 softball game at Laurel. are hitting better than .500, including Thompson (.550) and Taylor Thompson (.538); Washington is batting .438 with 17 runs scored and 14 RBI. “[Beitzell] keeps us in games, she has good control,” Smith said. “Between her control, she doesn’t walk a lot of batters, and good defense, which I stress constantly, [we are in good shape].” Just like the transition to a predominantly new starting lineup has been seamless, so has the adjustment to Smith as coach, Thompson said.

The former county athlete — she graduated from Elizabeth Seton in 1986 — and 15-year Central softball coach, Smith said she has been coaching softball in the county at all levels — including at the Cheverly Boys and Girls Club — for 30 years. Thompson said in addition to Smith’s status as a former county athlete and her longtime involvement with the sport, the Bulldogs really respond to the effort she makes to promote two-way communication. The returning starter

admitted she herself had some questions about where Bowie would ﬁt into the county’s hierarchy this spring, but any early worries were almost immediately quashed. Next week’s slate of games will be a major gauge. “I was a little worried at the beginning of the season but I saw how the team was working — working really hard,” Thompson said. “I’m very conﬁdent about where we stand today.” jbeekman@gazette.net

years later that the two, recently removed from broken marriages, began seeing each other at the Sports and Learning Complex, and ultimately started dating. Soon thereafter, Austin had Green out on the track, training for masters competition. “She had always been ﬁt,” Austin said. “She trains like crazy and I was in masters track. I said, ‘Why don’t you come out and run.’ So, she started running with me downstairs.” Originally, Green competed in middle- to long-distance events and had moderate success, winning some medals, but nothing eye-opening. That was until Austin decided to time Green in a 200 meters just over a year ago, noticing her exceptional starting speeds. An impressive time prompted a shift in Green’s competitive approach — it was time to focus on sprints. “A lot of people would tell me, ‘You look like a sprinter. You should sprint,’” Green said. “I’d been running long races ... Then I decided when I met Cortez and started training, ‘Hey, I think I can do it.’” The coach-student duo began training immediately, drawing on Austin’s sprint experience from his years in masters competition. Green even spent the 2013-14 indoor season away from competition, perfecting her form and endurance. And

— ADAM GUTEKUNST

what to strive for, but to be better than. He said Jones wants each player to be the best they can be. Fultz has offers from numerous Division I colleges, and said that watching Cook win the national championship was inspiring and that he could envision himself in that situation one day. “That’s one of my dreams,” Fultz said. pgrimes@gazette.net

when she ﬁnally returned, she did so in a big way. Medal after medal came flying in for Green, who had found her niche on the track. At the Masters Eastern Regional Championships on March 7, Green posted a time of 10.50 seconds in the 60 meters — a mark later declared an American record by nearly 0.5 seconds. On top of her crowning moment, Green also took ﬁrst place in the 200 meters (37.09) and the 400 meters (1:26.27), adding to her collection of accomplishments that only broadened two weeks later in Winston Salem, where Green also anchored her national champion Potomac Valley Track Club to wins in the 800-meter relay and 1,600-meter relay. “I knew she would be competitive,” Austin said. “But she’s world class after one season of sprinting.” Green’s accomplishments don’t come without a significant training regimen, however. The 76-year-old pairs what Austin calls an “impeccable” diet with rigorous weight training to supplement her on-track workouts. There’s stretching beforehand and stretching after, all in an effort to keep Green capable of participating in a sport she’s fallen for. “It’s a great feeling to run and get medals and break records,” Green said. “I just love it.” agutekunst@gazette.net

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Pulling out the weeds of life Musical looks into hidden truths of two women

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Two women forge a friendship across generational boundaries and learn about life from another in the process in the new musical, “Choking Out the Kudzu,” opening at Greenbelt Arts Center on Friday. Written by Betty Ladas and Billie Colombaro, with the latter woman also directing, the production revolves around Stella, a mother and housewife who longs to pursue a hidden dream of hers, and Bessie, and 80 year old in a nursing home who gives Stella the courage to proceed. The duo didn’t initially set out to write “Choking Out the Kudzu” — the idea came from walks the two would take, with composer and songwriter Ladas sharing snippets of songs she was working on. After awhile, Colombaro said some of the pieces could ﬁt into a story, and they started putting the musical together over several years. “It was sort of like being in high school and you have a project due Monday,” said Ladas, “so you get together over the weekend to work and spend most of the time laughing. But we would also get serious and really struggle with what we wanted to say – we wanted to get it right.” Getting their musical to where they wanted it took time and effort; the production was originally an hour longer than it is now, and Ladas said they especially wanted to make sure the younger characters were written respectfully. Much of

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Joy Gerst, MerryRose Howley and Aref Dajani appear as wife and mother Stella, daughter Robin and husband and father Frank of the Pierce family in the upcoming Greenbelt Arts Center production “Choking Out the Kudzu.” their inspiration, however, came from people they’ve encountered throughout their lifetimes. “We’re from the same area in Louisiana,” Ladas said, “and we sort of know both of these characters, as well as that I think everybody is both of these characters. Our goal isn’t to be politically correct, it’s just to be honest, and I think if you’re honest about life people will hear that and will identify with it.” Kudzu is an invasive species of vine that usually pushes out native plants wherever it grows. Much like clearing away the kudzu to allow local species to grow, this musical documents

Stella and Bessie addressing the harm in their lives and letting their true selves develop. Fittingly, the musical is subtitled “The Will and The Courage;” Bessie has a large part in helping Stella develop the courage she needs to pursue her own life. “When you’re old, people disregard you; they think you don’t have any more brains, and how could your experience possibly be interesting,” said Ladas. “In this show, we wanted to show that just because people have age, they can still be smart and have a lot to give.” As co-writer, it’s been a great experience for her to see which aspects of the characters

have resonated with the actors playing them; with BJ Bergman Angstadt in the role of Bessie in particular, Ladas found that even though she wrote the songs, she still ﬁnds herself emotional when they’re sung in rehearsal. “Each person interprets it differently, and it’s great to see what people do with songs and words written by others,” Ladas said. “And to see your work come to life is just awesome, it’s inspiring. I get all caught up in the story and I know how the thing ends, it’s not a surprise for me, but I feel for those characters up there.”

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Neal Gillen has many stories well worth telling. In addition to eight novels, the 77-year-old Potomac attorney has written two memoirs. The most recent, “Moments of Truth,” is a collection of 114 tales about his interaction with a formidable cast of real-life characters, including wellknown politicians, underworld figures and actors. The road on which Gillen encountered a multitude of prominent individuals has been long and winding. He was the eldest of five children of parents who survived the Great Depression. His father operated heavy equipment by day and worked for the New York City subway system by night, and his mother was a hospital administrator and a Girl Scout leader. Gillen’s parents expected him to succeed. “My father wanted me to be a civil engineer. My mother pushed me into grade school a year ahead of my peers, sent me on to a tough Jesuit prep school, and I rebelled. I had a few tough years, but I turned things around on my own terms when I finally realized that if I was going to succeed, I had to knuckle down, change my ways and do the work.” As a young man, Gillen took any job he could get. “I delivered newspapers, folded newspapers in a candy store, delivered telegrams and flowers in the Garment District, sold peanuts, hot dogs and soda in Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds, worked in a women’s hat factory and [in a dead-end job] for a large insurance company,” he said. At age 17, he joined the Navy, where he felt right at

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After living in Louisiana around Colombaro for awhile, Ladas moved to Nashville before settling in Greenbelt after her daughter and son-in-law who live in the area had their ﬁrst child. She met Malca Giblin, a board member for Greenbelt Arts Center, who told Ladas they were accepting submissions for the 2015 season. She decided to submit “Choking Out the Kudzu,” and the rest was history. “The cast and the community are really good, this little theater has a nice reputation and real followers,” Ladas said. “The whole town is just totally remarkable, it doesn’t surprise me that they pay attention to their art here.” The center showcases a

the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” May 22 through June 7; Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, 301262-5201, tantallonstage.com. Venus Theatre, “God Don’t Like Ugly,” through April 12, 21 C Street, Laurel. venustheatre.org.

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April 10 through April 25, call for prices, times, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Dr., Bowie, 301-805-0219, bctheatre.com. The Clarice, Tia Fuller (two shows), April 9; Tia Fuller Jazz Clinic, April 10; Shared Graduate Dance Concert, April 10; Taylor Mac: The 20th Century Conversation, April 10; Kreativity Open Mic Night, April 10; Larissa Dedova and James Stern Faculty Recital, April 10; Bulletproof Musician Workshop (two shows), April 11; Taylor Mac: The 20th Century Concert, Abridged, April 11; University of Maryland, College Park, theclarice.umd.edu. Hard Bargain Players, Theater in the Woods, 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, 240-766-8830, hbplayers.org. Harmony Hall Regional Center, Glenn Leonard’s Temptation Review, April 11; 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, 301-203-6070, arts.pgparks.com. Greenbelt Arts Center, “Choking Out the Kudzu,” April 10 through April 26; call for prices, times, Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway, Greenbelt, 301-441-8770, greenbeltartscenter. org. Joe’s Movement Emporium, NCrease Fitness presents X-Her-Size, April 18; 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, 301-699-1819, joesmovement.org. Laurel Mill Playhouse, Young Adult Spring One Acts, through April 12, call for ticket prices, times, Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St., Laurel, 301-452-2557, laurelmillplayhouse.org. Montpelier Arts Center, Indigo Sings Sarah Vaughan, April 9; The Freddy Cole Quartet, April 10-April 11; 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, 301377-7800, arts.pgparks.com. NASA’S Music And Drama club (MAD), Barney & Bea Recreation Center, 10000 Good Luck Road, Bowie. For ticket sales and additional information, call 240-475-8800 or visit madtheater. org. Prince George’s Little Theatre, “Suite Surrender,” May 1 through May 16, call for tickets and show times, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, 301-937-7458, pglt.org. Publick Playhouse, Salsa Cinderella, April 16; Cafe Groove, April 17; Dallas Black Dance Theatre, April 23-April 24; 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, 301-277-1710, arts.pgparks.com. 2nd Star Productions, “Kiss Me, Kate,” May 29 through June 27; Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Dr., Bowie, call for prices, times, 410-757-5700, 301-832-4819, 2ndstarproductions.com.

New Deal Café, The Hillbilly Gypsies, April 10; Megan Jean and the KFB, April 11; Annette Wasilik, April 12; Double Sharp, April 14; 113 Centerway Road, 301-474-5642, newdealcafe. com. Old Bowie Town Grill, Wednesday Night Classic Jam, 8 p.m. every Wednesday, sign-ups start at 7:30 p.m., 8604 Chestnut Ave., Bowie, 301464-8800, oldbowietowngrille.com.

DANCING Ballroom dance and lesson, with instructor Dave Malek at 7 p.m. every Thursday. A beginner’s lesson precedes the dance, which starts at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. The dance is located at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 6111 Columbian Way, Bowie. For more information, email dave@ dancin-dave.com or call 410-370-8438.

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OUTDOORS Dinosaur Park, Dinosaur Park programs, noon to 4 p.m. first and third Saturdays, join paleontologists and volunteers in interpreting fossil deposits, 13200 block Mid-Atlantic Blvd., Laurel, 301-627-7755. Mount Rainier Nature Center, Toddler Time: hands-on treasures, crafts, stories and soft play, 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, age 5 and younger free, 4701 31st Place, Mount Rainier, 301-9272163. Prince George’s Audubon Society, Bird Walks, 7:30 a.m. first Saturdays, Fran Uhler Natural Area, meets at end of Lemon Bridge Road, north of Bowie State University, option to bird nearby WB&A Trail afterward; 7:30 a.m. third Saturdays, Governor Bridge Natural Area, Governor Bridge Road, Bowie, meet in parking lot; for migrating and resident woodland and field birds, and waterfowl. For beginners and experts. Waterproof footwear and binoculars suggested. Free. 410-765-6482.

ET CETERA College Park Aviation Museum, Peter Pan Club, 10:30-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays of every month, activities for pre-schoolers, $4, $3 seniors, $2 ages 2-18, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, 301-864-6029, collegeparkaviationmuseum.com. Women’s Chamber Choir Auditions, by appointment for the concert season of women’s chamber choir Voix de Femmes, 7:45-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, 402 Compton Ave., Laurel, 301-5208921, annickkanter@gmail.com.

as part of his legal work, novels and memoirs came later, in his 60s. Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough suggested that he write, and a childhood friend and politician Pat Buchanan encouraged him to write about neighborhood characters from his past. “As an avid reader of at least a book a week, both ﬁction and nonﬁction, I came to the conclusion that I have stories to tell and I can do this,” he recalled. “Moments of Truth” was a result of the decade of research Gillen did for his previous memoir, “1954 Adventures in New York,” which focused on a single critical year in his life. In the process of communicating with old friends and classmates, he said, “my memory was energized and brought forth numerous other stories.” In planning the book, “I decided to use only those stories where the takeaway was a moment of truth ...,” Gillen said, “114 separate stories covering my days in the Navy, falling in love, learning and practicing the

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range of types of theatrical productions addressing the range of experiences people go through. “I think the human experience is that we all can feel for each other and feel the same feelings,” said Ladas. “We might feel it at different times, and I might feel more about one thing that you would, but it’s important that we understand each other and realize we’re not the same and that we can feel for each other.” kgroff@gazette.net

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Adam Pierce, portrayed by Cole Sitildes, sits by his mother, Stella Pierce, as played by Joy Gerst, in the upcoming musical “Choking Out the Kudzu.”

law, my considerable involvement in national politics, interesting characters and notable people I came across in life, significant events — such as the 1963 March on Washington and the 1968 Riots — and challenges I encountered in my life.” Putting the stories “together into a connective narrative proved to be an interesting, albeit time-consuming, process as compared to the novel where one’s imagination governs the process as the story flows — a totally different process and to me an easier process,” he said. The Writer’s Center in Bethesda has been a great resource for the 44-year Montgomery County resident, who served on the TWC board, and established and funded The McLaughlin, Esstman, Stearns First Novel Prize that TWC administers. In TWC workshops, Gillen said he received “sound advice, direction, guidance, intellectual nourishment and the motivation to keep writing.” “The workshop experience,” he added, “gives you the confidence to keep at it while developing your skills as a writer, particularly in your reviewing and critiquing the work of oth-

ers. In focusing on the work of others and suggesting improvements, one is better able to focus on and improve his own work.” Retirement has allowed Gillen more time to devote to writing; he is working on short stories as well as two novels. He also practices law part-time, including administrative law work for a commodity fund, consulting on governance issues for a trade association and pro-bono work on arbitration issues for an international organization. Gillen has a solid plan for the future. “I hope to continue living an active life as I currently do — writing, traveling, giving back to my community, staying in good health, competing in swimming and enjoying the company of my wonderful partner in life,” — his wife of 51 years, anti-trust litigator Mary-Margaret Gillen. Gillen will take part in the 10th annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival, 3786 Howard Ave., Kensington, on Sunday, April 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Moments of Truth” ($16) is available in book or eBook format at amazon.com. Visit Gillen’s blog at nealpgillenbooks.com.

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The Greenbelt Community Centerís latest Artful Afternoon will take place Sunday.

An artful weekend

Celebrate the arrival of spring with an Artful Afternoon at the Greenbelt Community Center on Sunday. From 1 until 3 p.m., make “towers of ﬂowers” in a free craft workshop with Mary Gawlik, Artist in Residence. See Gawlik’s work and that of her eight fellow Artists in Residence in a studio open house and sale

from 1 until 4 p.m. A new exhibition at the Greenbelt Community Center Art Gallery features poetic landscape iPhone photography by Karen Klinedinst. The exhibition is open during all facility hours and continues through June 5. The Greenbelt Museum’s current

Finding a Fuller sound

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Miss Leah, played by Sandra Cox True, braids the hair of Minnie Dove Charles, played by Brawnlyn Blueitt, in Bowie Community Theatre’s production of “Flyin’ West.”

A date with destiny Following the Civil War, many former slaves decided to take up the government on The Homestead Act, which was enacted to give people the opportunity to claim land if they settled it out West. Whites and blacks alike went West searching for prosperity and a new life. “Flyin’ West,” a play written by Pearl Cleage, tells the story of the black women who became pioneers in the Old West, set-

tling together in the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kan., and who overcame difﬁcult odds to work their own land and make a place for themselves in a harsh and forbidding environment. The Bowie Community Theatre is putting on the show at the Bowie Playhouse through April 25. Tickets for the show are $15-$20. For more information, visit bctheatre.com or call 301805-0219.

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Graduating from Spelman College Magna Cum Laude with a degree in music means you’re pretty good. Follow that up with a master’s degree in jazz pedagogy and performance from the University of Colorado, and you might be something special. Get selected to tour with Beyonce as part of her all-female band? You can probably say you’ve ofﬁcially “made it.” For Tia Fuller, who grew up with jazz musician parents, it’s just another accomplishment to add to her already lengthy résumé. The talented saxophonist will be performing two shows at The Clarice on Thursday and will follow that up with a jazz clinic at noon on Friday. Tickets for the show, which will take place in the Kogod Theatre at The Clarice in College Park, are $25, $10 for students. The clinic on Friday is free. For more information, visit theclarice.umd.edu or call 301405-2787.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION MEDICAL BILLING RM in OCEAN CITY, w/o LANHAMBsmt Apt w/Ba, priv bsmt, priv entrance, MARYLAND. Best OF BALTIMORE WASHINGTON RAPID TRAINING PROentr, kit, LR, nr Bus & Shared ba & Kitch, selection of affordable G R A M ! Train to RAIL, LLC FOR APPROVAL TO process insurance Ft Totten Metro $950 N/S N/P $550 utils incl rentals. TRANSFER OF ABANDONED Call (301)979-1942 Full/ partial weeks. Call: 240-304-8753 RAILROAD FRANCHISE IN BALTIMORE and Medical Billing Call for FREE brofrom home! NO EXCITY, BALTIMORE COUNTY, ANNE LAUREL: 2BD 1BA, chure. Open daily. PERIENCE NEEDbasement apt w/priv Holiday Resort ServARUNDEL COUNTY AND PRINCE ED! Online training SILVER SPRING: entr. W/D, kit. NS/NP. ices. 1-800-638-2102. GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND at CTI gets you job Bsmt, priv entr, W/D, $750 + utils. & sec Online reservations: ready! HS good for one person, dep. 301-953-2470 www.holidayoc.com Diploma/Ged & Maryland Public Service Commission $875 utils inc + SD Computer/Internet SILVER SPRING : Case No. 9363 301-434-6797 or 301needed. 1-877-6492 Rooms Nr Metro, 455-7662 2671 Bus, Shops, Incl utils, NOTICE laundry, phone, cable. On September 3, 2014, pursuant to Public Houses for Rent Vacation Property Call 703-994-3501

HYATTSVL:

DAMASCUS: 3BR

$1400/ 2BR $1200 +util NS/NP, W/D New Carpet, Paint, Deck & Patio 301-250-8385

GE RMA NT OWN :

SILVER

SPRING-

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SS/ASPEN

HILL:

bsmt pvt entr, ba kit, w/d & fpl in TH. $1100 all utils incl. Call 301580-7814

for Rent

MYRTLE

BEACH:

Condo 3br 2ba, Sleeps 8. Free Golf, Wifi, HDTV, Tennis & Amenities. $895/per week. 301-977-4227

4 B R , 2 . 5 B A TH nr school 270 lrg kit w/skylite,deck $1,750 301-742-1385 Antique/Collectibles/ jkim@jkarchitects.us

MONT.

VILLAGE:

TH 4Br 2.5Ba, nr shops/bus, HOC OK, $1,600 + utils, Avail Now. 301-523-9010

Lots/ Acreage

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VIEWS $69,900 CLOSE TO TOWN Park like hardwoods is the perfect spot This log sided shell. Easy access to 23,000 acres of public land all Utilities on large acreage parcel. Financing CALL OWNER 800888-1262

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Legal Notices

CITY OF SEAT PLEASANT PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2016 BUDGET Wednesday, April 15, 2015 6:00 P.M. City Hall 6301 Addison Road Seat Pleasant MD 20743

GAITHERSBURG:

1 Br nr Metro/Shops No Pets, No Smoking $385 Avail Now. Call: 301-219-1066

GERMANTOWN

Mature Male, Furn BRs. Util incl. Near 61 & 98 Bus Line. Sarah 240-671-3783

GLENNDALE:

Furnished room, shared BA & kitchen. $450 includes utils. 301-464-0154

HYATTSVILLE:

Newly Renovated 2Br, 1Ba, Condo balcony, Ns/Np, Nr Univ MD Shops. 301-706-5770

ESTATE AUCTION:

818+/- Acre Bath Alum Estate located in Bath County, VA. 8 Residences, 3 Hangars, 3525’ x 50’ Paved Air Strip, 5 Acre Pond, Adjoins George Washington National Forest, Cave, Enclosed 16’x 40’ heated pool, 32 Parcels Available. Auction held at The Homestead Resort on April 17 at 3 PM. 5% Buyer’s Premium. For more information, visit woltz.com or call David Boush. Woltz & Associates, Inc. (VA# 321) Real Estate Brokers & Auctioneers 800-551-3588.

AUCTION NOTICE The March 24th Annual Meeting of the RV’s, Campers, MotorOlde Stage Homeowner’s Association, Inc., cycles, ATV’s, Boats, Accepting Quality held at the Quiza Management, LLC Con- Consignments Daily ference Room, was adjourned due to lack April 17 @ 1 PM, of quorum. Pursuant to the procedure au- Richmond, VA. thorized by Section 5-206(2) of the Corpo- Motleys Asset Disposirations & Associations article of the Anno- tion Group, 804-232tated Code of Maryland, the Olde Stage 3 3 0 0 x . 4 , www.motleys.com/ind Homeowner’s Association, Inc. shall hold a ustrial, VAAL #16. Reconvened Annual Meeting for the purpose of electing Directors on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Quiza ManBusiness agement, LLC, 6915 Laurel Bowie Road, Opportunities Suite 101, Bowie, MD 20715. At this meeting, those members present in person or by GET YOUR COMproxy constitute a quorum. A majority of PUTER CERTIFIthose present in person or by proxy may CATION ONLINE! approve or authorize the proposed action Train at home to beat the meeting and may take any other ac- come a Help Desk tion which could have been taken at the Professional! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! original meeting if a sufficient number of Call CTI for details! 1members had been present. 888-407-7173 (4-9-15) AskCTI.com

Auctions

AUCTION - Granite

Manufacturer Secured Creditor - (2) 2010 Park Industries Fusion 4200 Jetsaws, CNC Routers, Machine Centers, 60+ Vehicles & More! Bid 4/9 - 4/17, Silver Spring, MD. Motleys, 804-2323 3 0 0 x . 4 , www.motleys.com/ind ustrial, MD # SH-150048

AVIATION GRADS WORK WITH JETBLUE , Boeing,

Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-823-6729

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Full Time Help Wanted

CARPENTER APPRENTICESHIP

Applications for Carpenter, Millwright, and Pile Driver apprenticeships will be accepted by Mid-Atlantic Carpenters’ Training Centers on the following dates: April 20 - May 15, 2015. Applications will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. only. The test date is Thursday, May 21, 2015. A non-refundable $20 administrative processing fee is required. Money orders only. Anyone interested should call 301-736-1696 for further details. EOE

Musical Instruments

A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR FOR FOR SALE: W h o BREAST CANCER! Help United else wants a Vin-

tage collectable Harp?, Have you ever thought about playing the harp? Or maybe you have thought about a nice decoration to add to your home for show? My harp is sure to win your attention! I am selling my harp, because it used to belong to my mother who passed away years ago, and now its just sitting in my house with no one playing it. I need to sell the harp, so i can get money to pay for school. And I dont have alot of other options for raising money.Its comes with a cover and pick I am willing to negotiate on the price., 3500

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Pets

LOST CAT: Lost,

Theo, Grey neutered male, near Friendship Heights. Reward. Please call Barbara at 202-253-6499.

SHELTIE PIES:

PUP-

Sable & White, AKC-Reg, Champion-sired, M/F, 9 weeks, $600. Contact: sheltielover30 @gmail.com

Full Time Help Wanted

GC3523

BR 1.5 ba bsmt Priv entrc, full Kitch $1200 MBR $750 incls utils, 240-606-7990

Auctions

GP2163

Full Time Help Wanted

F/T position reporting to Town Administrator. Provides high level of administrative support to Town Administrator. Administers and manages the process for business licenses, rental licenses, building permits, and fence permits; provides general administrative support. Daily interaction with office staff, the business community, and the public. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary. Minimum requirements: 3-5 years senior-level administrative support experience, preferably in municipal government. Proficiency in Quickbooks preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Starting salary $40,000 plus excellent benefits. Applications should be marked confidential. All applications must include a letter of introduction, a complete resume, a list of least three references, and a completed Town of Riverdale Park employment application. Employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Apply to Town Administrator, 5008 Queensbury Road, Riverdale, MD 20737. Position is open until filled. The Town of Riverdale Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

$200.00.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

April 11 & 12, 2015

This hearing is open to the public and public testimony is encouraged. Persons with Shared questions regarding this hearing may call Housing the City Clerk at (301) 336-2600 for more U n f u r n information. CLINTONbsmt for Male only (4-9-15) $750 in SFH. For more info call 301856-0849 or 301-6753374

Utility Articles §§ 5-103 and 5-202 and Miscellaneous Services Code of Maryland Regulations 20.07.04.03-.04, the Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, LLC filed with the Public Serv- LEAP INTO ice Commission an application for approval SPRING with the use to transfer to itself the passenger railroad of our full-service furfranchise previously held and abandoned niture upholstery by the Washington, Baltimore and Annapo- cleaning team! Call Upholstery Care USA lis Electric Railroad Company. today-410-622-8759-

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Carpenter (Entry Level)

We are a small design/build firm specializing in detailed upscale residential remodeling projects throughout MD, DC, VA. We are looking to add an entry level apprentice carpenter to assist our master carpenters. If you have a desire to pursue a career in the skilled trades, this might be a great opportunity for you. Candidates must possess the following; • Ability to take and follow direction • Willingness to learn • Strong work ethic Competitive wages & benefits offered. Interested applicants should email resume and references to: Loretta@pagenstechergroup.com

Pagenstecher GROUP

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Montgomery County

Call 301-670-7100 or email class@gazette.net

NEW CASTLE LIVING is seeking a highly motivated, outgoing to Sales Rep to sell its new laminate flooring products to local retailers within the Washington, DC area. Candidate must be able to work well under pressure in a high paced environment. Previous sales experience and/or knowledge of laminate flooring products is an asset, but not a requirement. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and connection to the internet. If interested please either fax or email your resume to 703-742-0935 or resumes@xpandcorp.com. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

TELEMARKETERS We have several immediate openings for telemarketers to work in the comfort of your home. Hours are flexible and no experience is necessary - we will train. You will be calling for a charity, so no selling will be involved. For more information on this opportunity, please call: Patrick or Agnes (301-953-0090)

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Full Time Help Wanted

Dental/ Medical Assistant Trainees Needed Now Dental/Medical Offices now hiring. No experience? Job Training & Placement Assistance Available 1-888-818-7802

Southern Maryland Full Time Help Wanted

HVAC SR.TECHS & INSTALLERS Needed for the Bowie and Crofton area. Top Pay & Benefits! Call Don 301-218-2363 or email resume to: info@belaireng.com

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Auto Service Cashier/Operator PT, Responsibilities: customer service, filing, switchboard, cash drawer, etc. Requirements: prior cash handling exp, customer service skills, dependable work history, work a flex schedule and accceptable background/drug screen testing. The schedule will vary & average 3 days/wk. Weekday 7:30am-5:00pm & Sat. 8:00am6:00pm. Possible evening shift 4:30-9:00pm. Email resumes to: Pmartoche@academyfordsales.com.

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2010 Golf TDI.............................V002217A, Silver,97,688 Miles........$12,322

2012 GLI Autobaun.....................V558039A, White,40,126 Miles.............$19,991

2014 Ford Focus.......................PR0124, Red, 34,432 Miles.............$13,393

2013 Jetta Sportwagen TDI.....V606905A,Gray,34,916 Miles..........$20,551

2012 Jetta Sedan.......................V304285A, Gray,18,289 Miles...............$13,491

2013 GTI Wolfsburg..................V058760A, Black, 12,059 Miles.......$20,793

2012 Jetta SEL PREM PZEV.......VLP0123, Grey, 55,979 Miles...............$13,755

2014 GTI Wolfsburg..................V039591A, Black, 7,854 Miles.............$20,994

2012 Jetta Sedan SE.................V283821A, White,35,610 Miles.............$14,991

2013 Passat TDI SE....................V033935A, Gray,28,762 Miles...............$21,991

2012 Hyundai Sonata Ltd........VP0127, White, 58,071 Miles...........$15,992

2015 Passat 1.8T Se.................V504978A, Fortana Red, 1651Miles.$24,563

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2014 Toyota RAV4 AWD...........V822918A,White,4,106 Miles..........$25,491

2014 Nissan Altima..................PR0125, Grey, 25,866 Miles.............$15,893

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All prices & payments exclude tax, tags, title, freight and $300 processing fee. Cannot be combined with any previous advertised or internet special. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only. Special APR financing cannot be combined with sale prices. Ends 04/14/15.

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PRICES AND PAYMENTS INCLUDE ANY APPLICABLE MANUFACTURE’S REBATES AND EXCLUDE MILITARY ($500) AND COLLEGE GRAD ($500) REBATES, TAX, TAGS, DEALER PROCESSING CHARGE ($300) AND FREIGHT: CARS $795 OR $810, TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND SIENNAS $810, $845 AND $995. *0.0% APR & 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, AND LICENSE FEES. 0% APR MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. 0.9% APR 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $17.05 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. APR OFFERS ARE NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER CASH BACK LEASE OFFER. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY.**LEASE PAYMENTS BASED ON 36 MONTHS, 12,000 MILES PER YEAR WITH $995 DOWN PLUS $650 ACQUISITION FEE, NO SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED. LEASES FOR COROLLA AND CAMRY ARE 24 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN PLUS TAX, TAGS, FREIGHT, PROCESSING AND $650 ACQUISITION FEE. SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. EXPIRES 4/14/2015.