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Promises yearly reports on progress toward meeting benchmarks BY JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAU STAFF WRITER
Prince George’s County School System CEO Kevin Maxwell is asking county residents to imagine a school system where 90 percent of students graduate on time, all graduates are college and career ready, and test scores meet or exceed the state average — goals he says are attainable by 2020 with increased funding.
“We will move this school system forward and be in the top 10 in the state by 2020,” Maxwell said after unveiling his 2020 Strategic Plan at the March 26 school board meeting, held at Suitland High School. Over 100 people attended. The Strategic Plan that Maxwell unveiled identifies five broad areas where improvement is needed to reach his 2020 goal — academics, workforce development, safe and modernized facilities, community engagement and organizational effectiveness — and the
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University Park sixth-graders Margo Motsek, Gabi Holzer and Orla Collins won the elementary school Science Bowl final Tuesday at the Bonnie F. Johns Educational Media Center in Landover.
Laurel residents University Park claims Science Bowl say road redesign “They’re hard workers. They had their minds set on winning and just went for it.” moving too fast Wins 285-165 against Perrywood Elementary
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University Park reclaimed its title as the winningest elementary school in Science Bowl history with a 285-165 win Tuesday over Perrywood Elementary School of Largo in the championship finals. “This is awesome!” said University Park team captain Gabi Holzer, 11, after she and her teammates were awarded their championship plaques. Science Bowl, now concluding its 29th season, is a “Jeopardy!”-style game show that pits Prince George’s
County Public Schools against each other in answering a variety of science questions worth five to 25 points. Science Bowl is filmed at the Bonnie F. Johns Educational Media Center in Landover. The win is University Park’s sixth win in Science Bowl history, but team coach Geoff Favero said his team, comprised of sixth-graders Gabi; Margo Motsuk, 12; and Orla Collins, 11, deserve the credit. “They’re hard workers. They had their minds set on winning and just went for it. They did a lot of work on their own,” Favero said. “They really made my job easy.” Perrywood, whose team was comprised of fifth-graders Aisosa Aimufua, 11; Jaelen Betts, 11; and Anissa Shrestha, 11, all of Upper Marlboro, made
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its first appearance ever in the Science Bowl finals, said host David Zahren. Zahren said the close-knit nature of the University Park team helped secure their win. “Those girls were finishing each other’s thoughts. They would bounce answers back and forth,” Zahren said of the University Park team. “The Perrywood team, they were a strong team, but they didn’t seem to have that same dynamic.”
University Park took an early lead, correctly answering questions concerning coniferous trees, saltwater fluids and the quoll — a carnivorous marsupial — to lead 130 to 60 by the end of the first half. Perrywood made a comeback in the second half, however, when Aisosa answered high-point questions, correctly identifying the bladderwort as an omnivorous plant, decora-
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Laurel residents say officials need to slow down on a roadway redesign that would prevent speeding on Montpelier Drive, as community members already have expressed concerns with conceptual improvements. Residents living on or near Montpelier Drive say the resi-
dential road has become a major artery for the Laurel area, connecting commuters to Route 197 as well as Muirkirk and Contee roads. The commuters subsequently treat the road like a highway, traveling above the speed limit of 25 miles per hour and passing other drivers by moving into the middle yellow lane, residents said. “I think excess speed has really become an issue,” said resident Toni Byrd. “When I see
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Election season has begun in Hyattsville with seven candidates vying for one Ward 1 seat and two other council seats contested. Council President Candace Hollingsworth (Ward 1) is the only candidate to file for mayor by the March 27 deadline. Hollingsworth, 33, said that in the past, the city government has not always had open lines
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of communication with its residents. “I really want us to have an open and accessible government,” Hollingsworth said. “I want us to have a radical view of transparency, between council members, between council and the mayor, and with staff.” Mayor Marc Tartaro, first elected to the council in 2005 and as mayor in 2011, said in an email that he decided not to run for re-election, cited increased time and travel commitments in his full-time job as an architect with the Smithsonian Institution.
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The Lovely Ladies of Laurel has gathered mothers and daughters at Laurel High School to share tea and troubleshoot conflicts since 2010. This year, the nonprofit mentoring group shifted its focus to younger women and broadened its reach by hosting the National Women’s History Month Tea at Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School. Celeste Hill, the founder of Lovely Ladies of Laurel, said the goal of this year’s tea was to inspire girls to pursue their dreams by listening to the success stories of accomplished
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Lindsay Harrell, 14, hugs teacher Celeste Hill on March 26 after sharing her personal struggles at a women’s history month gathering at Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School in Laurel. women. “They’re our future women,” Hill said. “I’m taking young ladies and transition-
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ing them into women of excellence.” During the March 26 event, High Point High School gradu-
ate Ola Ojewumi, 24, of Beltsville spoke to approximately 40 girls about overcoming health challenges to intern at the White House. After receiving a heart and kidney transplant, Ojewumi said she was diagnosed with post-transplant cancer but was still able to create a foundation and work on gender equality policy at the White House. “I wasn’t supposed to be in college. I wasn’t supposed to be in the White House,” Ojewumi said. “I want to encourage them to take what they can from the program and ... use their education to really make a difference.” Ojewumi said she decided to share her story not to inspire, but rather to be inspired by the girls who attended the tea. When she concluded her
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APRIL 2 Folklife and Faraway Places Film Series: Annie Hall, 1 p.m., New Carrollton
Library, 7414 Riverdale Road, New Carrollton. Woody Allen’s romantic comedy of the Me Decade follows the up and down relationship of two mismatched New York neurotics. Contact 301-4596900. Board Game Bonanza, 2 p.m., Hyattsville Library, 6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville. School’s out. Why sit at home when you can come to the library and play games? Make new friends as you play favorite games like Monopoly or Uno. Contact 301-985-4690. Teen Advisory Board, 4:30 p.m., Hyattsville Library, 6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville. Earn service hours while making your local library a great place for teens. Suggest programs, plan activities, enjoy snacks, meet new people and become a leader. Contact 301-985-4690. Lego®: Creative Club, 7 p.m., Bladensburg Library, 4820 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg. Come play with Legos at the Bladensburg Library. Contact 301927-4917. Reflections from the Keyboard, 8 p.m., The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center’s Gildenhorn Recital Hall, Stadium Drive and Route 193, College Park. An exploration of the world of pianists and piano music under the auspices of the International Piano Archives at Maryland. Contact 301-405-2787 or tickets.theclarice@umd.edu.
APRIL 3 Puppet Show: Spring Surprises, 10:30 a.m., Patuxent Research Refuge National Wildlife Visitor Center, Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197, Laurel. Join a very special American Toad on a springtime day at Patuxent as he bumps into old and new friends after a long winter. Length of introduction and puppet show runs approximately 20 minutes. There is no registration required. Contact 301-497-5887. Magic: The Gathering, 4:30 p.m., Hyattsville Library, 6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville. New to tabletop gaming or trading card games? New and experienced players welcome. Contact 301-985-4690.
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class for beginners. Please register at the Information Desk. Contact 301-883-2650. Ellyn Weiss, 10 a.m., Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. With monoprints, acrylics, encaustic painting, oil bars and other media, Ellyn Weiss strives to create art that speaks directly to the heart without mediation or explanation. Contact 301-377-7800 or montpelier.arts@pgparks.com.
Wayson R. Jones: “Visages/Vignettes,” 10 a.m., Montpelier Arts Center,
9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. Wayson Jones explores the idea of implicit association between image, memory, and emotion through manipulation of texture, shape and color (or lack thereof). Contact 301-377-7800 or montpelier. arts@pgparks.com. Patrick Cromwell, 10 a.m., Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. Intaglio printmaker Patrick Cromwell presents his first solo show at Montpelier Arts Center with works from his time at Yale University and in the studio at Montpelier. Contact 301-377-7800 or montpelier.arts@pgparks.com. Dad & Me Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Laurel Library, 8101 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel. Join us for a fun story time with male caregiver. Ages 3-5. Contact 301-776-6790. Crocheting Basics, 1 p.m., Mount Rainier Library, 3409 Rhode Island Ave., Mount Rainier. Join us for an afternoon of crocheting. If possible, please bring your own materials due to limited supplies. No experience required. Contact 301-864-8937. National Poetry Month Hoopla Film Event: An Oversimplification of Her Beauty, 2 p.m., Glenarden Library, 8724
Glenarden Pkwy., Glenarden. Terence Nance’s explosive creative debut feature was a 2013 Official Sundance Selection. Contact 301-772-5477/240-696-3844. Minecraft, 2 p.m., Surratts-Clinton Library, 9400 Piscataway Road, Laurel. Come play with others to flex your imagination, and make new friends. Ages 13-18. Contact 301-868-9200.
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Riverfront Park, Avondale St., Laurel. Volunteers will be asked to assist in removing trash and debris from the Patuxent River, which will help the river flow better during rain events. Trash bags and gloves, along with some hand tools, will be provided and you are asked to please dress appropriately for cleaning up along the riverbank. Contact 301-725-7800.
MORE INTERACTIVE CALENDAR ITEMS AT WWW.GAZETTE.NET English-Spanish Preschool Storytime, 7 p.m., Greenbelt Library, 11 Crescent Road, Greenbelt. Stories, fingerplays, and songs will be presented in English and Spanish. Please pick up tickets at the Information Desk. Ages 3-5. Contact 301-345-5800.
APRIL 7 90+3 Boys Read, 4 p.m., Glenarden Library, 8724 Glenarden Pkwy., Glenarden. Led by a former NCAA Division 1 athlete, this new program will give boys the chance to read about sports, and more importantly gain the skills to be successful in the classroom and in life. Program highlights include reading library-approved books, playing outside to build teamwork, eating healthy snacks, and meeting other academically-driven young men. Ages 10-12. Contact 301-7725477/240-696-3844.
African History & Culture Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Greenbelt Library, 11
Crescent Road, Greenbelt. “To Go Boldly: The History of Black Exploration” by C. R. Gibbs. Contact 301-345-5800. Savage Bluegrass, 7 p.m., Sam and Elsie’s Bar and Restaurant, US Rt 1 South, Laurel. Savage Bluegrass will appear at Sam and Elsie’s Bar and Restaurant. Contact 301-317-7796.
Family Game Night, 7 p.m., Laurel Li-
brary, 8101 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel. Come play games at the Laurel Branch Library. Bring one of your games or play one of our games. Snacks will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Laurel Library. Contact 301-7766790.
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Aprilil Ideas & Info Luncheon on Media Messaging, Noon to 2 p.m., New
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Tricia Sawyer, 45, of Mount Rainier considers buying a trowel at the Community Forklift Garden Party on March 28 in Edmonston. The proceeds from all sales go toward the nonprofit’s educational programs and its efforts to rescue reusable home supplies that are discarded.
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Tricia Sawyer, 45, of Mount Rainier said she started off her birthday March 28 with a party and left with a rake, a tiller and a trowel — presents she bought for her garden. The event was not Sawyer’s own party, but rather Community Forklift’s Garden Party, an annual “rebirth” for the Edmonston nonprofit, which aims to turn discarded furnishings into home improvement resources for local communities. After a slow winter — fewer people came to buy recycled home goods during the cold season — 1,500 attended the party and approximately $17,500 was raised, said outreach director Ruthie Mundell of Hyattsville. “We’re so busy through the year and all of the proceeds we make go right back into making reuse happen every year,” Mundell said. “The garden party is kind of what breathes us back to life again.” Mundell said the proceeds would benefit Community
Forklift’s efforts to salvage reusable home furnishings as well as its educational programs, which emphasize social entrepreneurship, waste reduction and reuse. More than 30 shoppers from Prince George’s County and beyond were in line when the sale started at 9 a.m., some arriving as early as 7:45 a.m. Carissa Ralbousky, 27 of Greenbelt arrived early to find tools for her community garden plot. She said she appreciated how Community Forklift “localizes the supply chain” by selling reused goods. “With Community Forklift, we’ll be much better equipped without breaking the bank,” Ralbousky said. Lynn Cotturo of Hyattsville attended the event with her neighbors and found several items for her home garden, including a raised garden bed and solar lights. “I think it’s good for the community. You go out and meet other people in your neighborhood,” Cotturo said. “It’s recycling. Other people’s junk, your treasure.” Mundell said this year’s party, which featured a garden supply sale, workshops and live entertainment, was bigger than ever, thanks to support from new community partners. Used
garden tools were collected by local retailers, including Behnke Nurseries in Beltsville, which helped the nonprofit obtain four truck beds of gardening supplies, Mundell said. “We never want to have to cut hours or lay people off. This time of the year we’re thin to the bone with our operations,” Mundell said. “Having this fundraiser and having garden tools out for sale make a big difference.” Stephanie Fleming, vice president and one of the owners of Behnke Nurseries, said she welcomed volunteers from Community Forklift to collect gardening tools from shoppers because of their shared interest in repurposing and recycling. “Behnke’s is like the original green company, so we’re all about not throwing stuff out,” Fleming said. “When [Community Forklift] approached us about this, we said, ‘Why not?’” Although it was too chilly to work in her garden, as Sawyer had planned for her birthday, she said the garden party helped her stock her tool shed for the season. “It’s spring. It’s time to garden,” Sawyer said. kpetersen@gazette.net
When Arleane Calderon, 11, of Hyattsville brought her Prince George’s County-issued violin to school Monday morning, she did not expect to leave with one she could call her own. Arleane, a sixth-grader at Woodridge Elementary School in Landover Hills, is one of four recipients of a new music award, the Student Promise Violin Award, which donates instruments to deserving students throughout the country. “It means that I can continue with music, and it’s all mine,” Arleane said. Although she wrote an essay to be considered for the award, Arleane said she was surprised to hear her principal, Viola Harris, say her name during a morning assembly March 30. “We try to keep a positive school climate where we recognize everyone’s talents,” Harris said. “It’s another example of how everybody matters. Everybody has a special gift.” The award program was organized by StringQuest, an online service for learning instrumental music. The violin, valued between $1,200 and $1,500, was donated by Ronald Sachs Violins in Lilburn, Ga. Adam Crane, the author of StringQuest, said Arleane’s handwritten essay and genuine need for an instrument made her application stand out from the 75 entries. “It would open a door for her to continue in the future,”
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ing with Durante has encouraged her to keep up with her instrument beyond elementary school. “He’s helped me practice, and he said if you practice a lot, you’ll get really good,” Arleane said. One violin was awarded to a student studying at the Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute in New York, and the other two were given to the Roxbury Youth Orchestra, a program of Revolution of Hope in Boston and the Harmony Project’s Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. Durante, who has spent nearly half his 31-year career teaching in Prince George’s County Public Schools, said this recognition shows how the county is a great place to learn music. “I think this shows Prince George’s County in the light it should be in, an uplifting and engaging place to teach,” Durante said.
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Crane said. “This one just rang really true.” Arleane said she first took up the violin at Woodridge three years ago after listening to a friend play the instrument. “I saw her play, and I liked the music and I saw just how beautiful the music was,” Arleane said. Thomas Durante, the instrumental music teacher at Woodridge, started teaching Arleane in 2013 and said her skill has developed quickly. When the application for the Promise Award opened up earlier this year, he nominated her for the honor. “She’s just an amazing person, not only so much musically but intellectually and academically as well,” Durante said. “I think she was the most deserving of it, and after reading her application, it really brings tears to your eyes.” Arleane said she wrote about her goal to become an architect while continuing to play the violin. She said study-
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Two inclement days waived
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Prince George’s County Public Schools has added an instructional day next week and received a two-day waiver from the state to end the school year on the scheduled day of June 23. PGCPS spokeswoman Sherrie Johnson said April 2, which originally was scheduled as a teacher planning day with
no student attendance, will be converted into an instructional day with a two-hour early dismissal for students. Easter and spring break, April 3-10, is unaffected, Johnson said. The school system received a two-day waiver from the Maryland State Department of Education on March 26. Due to the waiver, the school system will not need to make up two of the seven days school was canceled due to inclement weather. Johnson previously said the school system would not apply for a waiver, as no state
of emergency had been declared. “Ultimately, we did apply for a waiver as our total count for inclement weather closures climbed to seven days,” Johnson said. The school calendar has four inclement weather makeup days already built in: June 18, 19, 22 and 23. Johnson confirmed the last day of school for students will be June 23. School will dismiss two hours early on June 22 and June 23. janfensoncomeau@ gazette.net
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Beltway Plaza Mall honored the work of Eleanor Roosevelt High School’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club March 26 with inclusion in the shopping center’s “Local Heroes Wall of Fame” at the Greenbelt shopping center.
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Beltway Plaza Mall is recognizing one Greenbelt student group’s efforts to promote a safer and more positive school community.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School’s chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions, or SADD, was honored March 26 by Beltway Plaza Mall with a group portrait on the mall’s “Local Heroes Wall of Fame.” The Wall of Fame highlights individuals and groups making a positive impact on their communities, said Marc “Kap” Kapastin, general counsel for Bethesda-based Quantum In-
dustries, which owns and manages the mall. “SADD advances positive decision-making for the health and safety of individuals through peer-to-peer leadership and provides practical, essential lifesaving advice combating the dangerous circumstances their schoolmates find themselves in,” Kapastin said. SADD is the first student group to be honored on the wall. Past recipients have included Greenbelt’s former mayor, a teacher, a basketball player and an African-American history nonprofit. “At Eleanor Roosevelt High School, you can get the help you need from SADD members,” Kapastin said. “While ‘character education’ and the teaching of core ethical values have become all the rage in schools across the nation, at Eleanor Roosevelt all we need to do is follow the example set by the members of the SADD Chapter to keep our paths straight.” SADD president Phuong Tran of Riverdale, 17, said SADD is helping to change the habits and mindsets of Roosevelt students. “I think we do make a difference, and sometimes it’s hard to see that, because what we do is more preventative, but so far, there haven’t been any major drinking and driving accidents among students,” said Tran, a senior. “I’ve seen a lot of my friends think about when they’re driving; they don’t text anymore. I know that whenever they go out, they make sure that none of the kids our age are drinking and driving.” To illustrate the dangers of drunken driving, the students are holding a mock accident at the school April 15, Tran said. Several students will play victims, some of whom will be rescued from the wreck by police and firefighters. Afterward, the car will be left as a reminder to students of the dangers of drinking and driving, Tran said. On April 16, SADD will host a “Grim Ghost” event, where student volunteers tagged by a “Grim Reaper” figure will go through the day silently, wearing an “obituary” explaining how they died from a destructive behavior, such as drinking, drugs or texting while driving. “It really shocks people, and it makes them realize that this is a very real thing that can happen, and I think a scene like that can really make a difference in people’s minds,” said SADD’s co-secretary Richard Williams, 17, of Laurel. Ngan Nguyen, 17, of Riverdale said SADD is about helping her fellow students. “It’s raising awareness of basic problems occurring in life, alcohol, drugs, friendships,” Nguyen said. We’re just trying to lead high school kids in the right direction.” SADD sponsor Joanne Read, a retired English teacher, said the group has been active in the school and the wider Greenbelt community, raising awareness of the dangers of smoking, teen violence, drugs, alcohol, texting and driving and bullying. “It’s really an honor for us to be recognized. These kids are very dedicated,” said Read, the group’s sponsor since 2002. janfenson-comeau@ gazette.net
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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 1 Headquarters, Hyattsville, 301-699-2630, covering Adelphi, Beltsville, Berwyn Heights, Bladensburg, Brentwood, Calverton, Cheverly, Chillum, College Park, Colmar Manor, Cottage City, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Landover, Landover Hills, Langley Park, Mount Rainier, New Carrollton, North Brentwood, Riverdale, Riverdale Park, University Park and West Lanham Hills.
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6700 block Eldridge St.., 8:54 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 7900 block New Hampshire Ave., 11:49 a.m. Residential break-in, 5200 block 57th Ave., 12:34 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 5000 block College Ave., 12:34 p.m. Theft, 8200 block 14th Ave., 12:40 p.m. Theft, 8100 block Greenbelt Station Pky, 1:06 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 9500 block 48th Ave., 1:25 p.m. Theft from vehicle,
ONLINE For additional police blotters, visit www.gazette.net Theft from vehicle, 7400 block 50th Ave., 1:33 p.m. Assault, 7500 block Baltimore Ave., 1:40 p.m.
Theft, 6000 block Sargent Road, 2:21 p.m. Theft, 3100 block Queens Chapel Road, 3:16 p.m.
Theft from vehicle, 3800 block 64th Ave., 3:33 p.m. Theft, 5200 block 59th Ave., 5:22 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 7400 block Riggs Road, 5:31 p.m. Theft, 8900 block 35th Ave., 5:43 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 5100 block Berwyn Road, 8:31 p.m. Robbery, Dean Drive/Northwest Drive, 9:46 p.m. Sexual assault, 2500 block Block Queens Chapel Road, 10:34 p.m. Assault, 5800 block Eastpine
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Commercial property breakin, 5100 block Frolich Lane, 1:40
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Vehicle stolen, 2700 block
Cheverly Ave., 5:39 a.m. Vehicle stolen, 4000 block Warner Ave., 7:54 a.m. Vehicle stolen, 3700 block Monroe St.., 8:54 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 6400 block Forest Road, 10:51 a.m. Assault, 4800 block Osage St.., 12:16 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 4000 block Warner Ave., 12:25 p.m.
Theft, 3600 block 55th Ave.,
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Theft from vehicle, 5100 block Frolich Lane, 3:51 p.m. Assault, 5400 block 85th Ave., 4:34 p.m. Theft, 7500 block Baltimore Ave., 7:13 p.m. Residential break-in, 6700 block New Hampshire Ave., 7:58 p.m. Theft, 4800 block 67th Ave., 8:33 p.m.
MARCH 23 Residential break-in, 7300 block Baltimore Ave., 2:07 a.m. Vehicle stolen, 4800 block Woodlawn Drive, 7:07 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 6200 block Annapolis Road, 10:10 a.m. Residential break-in, 8200 block New Hampshire Ave., 11:19 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 7500 block Annapolis Road, 2:58 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 2000 block Powhatan Road, 6:52 p.m. Theft from vehicle, 5400 block 56th Ave., 8:25 p.m.
MARCH 24 Vehicle stolen, 2000 block Rittenhouse St.., 6:19 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 7700 block Annapolis Road, 10:04 a.m. Theft, 5900 block Eastern Ave., 3:21 p.m. Theft, 6000 block Greenbelt Road, 4:43 p.m. Residential break-in, 6800 block Annapolis Road, 5:28 p.m.
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MGM says it’s already contracted more than 60 local, minority-owned businesses to help build its new resort and casino at National Harbor, but critics say the efforts aren’t nearly enough. The Nevada-based company celebrated the hiring of its 1,000th construction worker at a ceremony held at the future site of the resort on March 25. The ceremony came days after several local business owners accused MGM in the media of not
giving contracts to enough local companies. “We are still actively looking to work with minority and locally owned businesses,” said Gordon M. Absher, vice president of corporate communications and public affairs for MGM Resorts International. “It’s very important to us.” By the end of last year, 62 local minority business enterprises, or MBEs, had been engaged on the project, which was only 8 percent completed at the time, Absher said. Charts provided by MGM indicate that the project exceeded its minority-business participation goal in the architectural and engineering portion of the proj-
ect by the end of 2014, but fell short of its participation goal for the construction and development portion of the project. Neither Absher nor county officials would say March 25 whether the project was meeting its goal to have 20 percent of the construction workforce be made up of county residents. That information should be provided to a committee overseeing the casino’s agreement with the county after the end of the first quarter of 2015, said Roland Jones, director of the county’s Office of Central Services and chair of the compliance committee. MGM is required to report information about local busi-
ness participation and local hiring every quarter, Jones said. If the committee deems that MGM has not made its “best efforts” to meet the hiring goals, it could ultimately require MGM to make a punitive contribution to the Community Foundation of Prince George’s County, according to the agreement between the county and MGM. County Councilman Obie Patterson (D-Dist. 8) of Fort Washington, whose district includes National Harbor, said the council will review data about local hiring in late April. The $1.2 billion resort will include a 300-room luxury hotel, 3,600 slot machines and 160 table games, a 3,000-seat theater, and high-end stores and restaurants. It’s expected to open in the second half of 2016, according to MGM. dleaderman@gazette.net
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Continued from Page A-1 improvements needed to reach Maxwell’s 2020 goals. Maxwell is asking for an additional $133 million in county funding to support the Strategic Plan, which he said is based on data obtained from his Transition Team report and numerous studies and surveys of the school system. According to the Strategic Plan, additional funding would be used to develop a digital literacy program, expand full-day
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Continued from Page A-1 tive plants as ornamentals and pheromones as “love hormones” to close to within 40 points of University Park’s lead. “I was getting nervous,” Margo said of the Perrywood team. “They were very, very good.” University Park came back with several high-point answers on questions to win. Orla said the best part of Science Bowl was testing her knowledge against other schools. “I like the competition. I think I’m a competitive person,” Orla said. Gabi said her favorite part was learning new science facts. “I really love science,” Gabi said. Earlier in the day, Perrywood, with Aisosa; Khamari Shortt, 11; and Johnathan prekindergarten, expand Gifted and Talented, dual enrollment, career academy, foreign language and International Baccalaureate programs, increase teacher compensation and mentoring, expedite facilities maintenance and other initiatives. To fund the increase, County Executive Rushern L. Baker III has proposed raising property taxes by 15 percent, and to raise the telecommunications tax from 8 to 12 percent. His budget is in the hands of the County Council, which must approve a budget by June 1. “This is the end of a nearly
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Batts, 11, won 205 to 160 against Bond Mill Elementary of Laurel in the semifinals. Bond Mill’s team, comprised of fifth-graders Joshua Webb, 10; Michael Stroud, 11; and Braxton Harsley, 11, took an early lead, answering questions about friction and celiac disease, before Perrywood took the lead and exploded in the second half. Bond Mill later recovered, but failed to retake Perrywood’s lead. “They did really well, and I’m very proud of them,” said Perrywood coach Angela Henson. “Just to have gotten this far is an achievement.” In the semifinals, University Park scored a 345-130 win against Kenilworth Elementary of Bowie, whose team was comprised of fifth-graders Jack Danks, 10; Nicole Rottmann, 11; and Marcus Thomas, 10, all of Bowie. janfenson-comeau@ gazette.net two-year process, thousands of hours of research, discussion, reflection, designing and planning by over 100 subject matter experts at the school and central office level,” Maxwell said. Maxwell pointed to last year’s 2.6 percentage point increase in the county graduation rate from 74.1 to 76.6, the highest in at least five years, as evidence the county can make consistent, measured progress toward its goals. The state’s four-year graduation rate is 86.4 percent. “If we continue to grow at that rate, we should reach our goal in five years,” Maxwell said. Shawn Joseph, deputy superintendent for teaching and learning, said the school system would report regularly to the public on what progress was being made. “We will submit a formal report on our progress towards the 2020 goals, our lead indicators at the end of each year and will summarize the work of our strategy teams as we move forward,” Joseph said. “We need to decide whether we are going to take this opportunity to move towards greatness ... or whether or not we will settle for being good, but not great,” said school board chairman Segun Eubanks. Upper Marlboro resident Tonya Wingfield said that in her experience, a strategic plan should have been released before the budget, which was approved by the board Feb. 24. “This seems to be backwards,” Wingfield said. “Approving a budget and then scrambling to build a strategic plan to support that budget in any business environment is a formula for failure.” janfenson-comeau@ gazette.net
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Continued from Page A-1 school buses barreling through here with students onboard, that is a safety concern for me.” During a March 26 meeting with nearly 100 residents, representatives from the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation suggested slowing drivers down by “bumping out” the curb in front of homes along Montpelier Drive. This would narrow the road, which is 52 feet wide. Residential roads typically are between 30 and 40 feet wide. “Nothing is in stone yet, so we’re here to listen to their ideas, to listen to their concerns so we can come up with the solution that meets their need,” said Kate Mazzara, the associate director of the department. The county has allocated $2
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Continued from Page A-1 Hollingsworth said she has been gradually transitioning towards consulting work to free more time for city matters. If elected, Hollingsworth will be the city’s first black mayor, and the second female mayor. Seven candidates are vying to replace Hollingsworth. Retired federal employee Carl Nielsen, 65; Parkdale High School senior Jocelyn Nolasco, 18; businessman Kevin Ward, 37; lawyer and engineer Talib Karim, 45; political doctorate candidate Winnie Obike, 25; financial advisor William Jenney, 42; and D.C. public charter school board member LaVonne Leslie, who declined to give her age, have all filed. Councilwoman Shani Warner (Ward 2) said that given Hyattsville’s traditionally low voter turnout — 943 people, 9.8 percent of registered voters, cast ballots in the city’s May
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bump-outs if they’re installed, but Beaver said he thought the bump-outs could be a good choice. “I think anything at this point would be a great thing, not to cause problems but really to reduce speed and have people a little more aware,” Beaver said Richard Mason, who leads the Montpelier Community Association’s traffic committee, said he does not want negative opinions to stall the design process and risk the project’s funding. “We don’t want that to ever happen because we do need improvements,” Mason said. “The two words the people forget about is, number one, this is a concept and, number two, the primary reason for this is safety.” Roadwork for the project is set to begin next July and conclude in October 2017.
bring me down,” Lindsay said. Assistant principal Debra Martin brought members of her new mentoring group, Daughters of Nandi, to the tea. She said the group will support students who have identified personal issues with self-image, shyness or anger management. She said she was proud to see one sixth-grader, who she said was “extremely shy,” converse with other girls at the tea. “Seeing her sitting there with a group of girls she might not interact with, and her little eyes were just shining, she was talking, she was engaged — that’s my goal,” Martin said. Girls who attended said Ojewumi inspired them to go for personal goals they were afraid to pursue, such as auditioning for a casting call or volunteering with
animals. “You never know if your story could help someone else,” said eighth grader Diamond Evans, 14, of Laurel. “Tell your stories, because I believe there are people out there who need your help.”
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The Andrews Business & Community Alliance is thrilled to congratulate Prince George’s County’s own, the men and women of Joint Base Andrews, on winning the Commander-In-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award, signifying their status as the top United States Air Force Base in 2014. We are honored to partner with you as you undertake some of our nation’s most important missions, while always striving to increase outreach to the community you call home.
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Debate continues over the funding of stormwater management projects aimed at reducing pollutants in the Chesapeake Bay (shown here).
Even without ‘rain tax,’ goals still must be met
When now-Gov. Larry Hogan was running for office, one of his key talking points was a desire to repeal legislation passed in 2012 that called for a mandated state stormwater management fee that become known as the “rain tax,” a term Hogan himself labeled as “universally despised.” “Dealing with the problem of stormwater management, working to restore our most treasured asset, the Chesapeake Bay, is a goal that we all agree on, but repealing the rain tax has nothing to do with our commitment to the bay or our desire to control stormwater management. It has everything to do with my belief and the overwhelming majority of Marylanders’ belief that the state should not be forcing counties to raise taxes on their citizens against their will,” Hogan said. The legislation was part of the effort to adhere to an order from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that requires states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to reduce the amount of pollutants they contribute to the estuary. The law mandated the state’s largest jurisdictions — those with populations large enough to require a pollutant discharge elimination permit from the EPA — to fund stormwater management projects through remediation fees. We know much of the damage to the bay can be reversed. It involves reducing the pollutants that enter the water. The bill provided for calculating the fee based on a property’s amount of “impervious surface” — such as parking lots and driveways, which increase runoff by preventing rainwater from soaking into the ground. Making good on a campaign promise, Hogan announced in early February he would seek to repeal the “rain tax.” And then a few weeks after that, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. introduced legislation that would repeal the mandate and allow the nine counties and Baltimore, the mandated jurisdictions, to come up with their own way to pay for their stormwater programs. Miller acknowledged that the “rain tax” has been a very contentious issue. “At the state level, it isn’t necessary that we mandate how a local government meets those obligations,” he said. “Instead this proposal requires that local governments demonstrate their plans for meeting the federal requirements. This legislation maintains flexibility for county governments while still ensuring that they can meet their obligations to protect and clean up the bay. This local control allows counties to determine which solutions work best for their communities to pay for these important projects.” Sponsored by nearly three dozen senators, the bill passed late last month. It now awaits the House of Delegates’ approval. Del. Sally Jameson warned that lawmakers need to make sure local jurisdictions realize that just because the mandate might be lifted, the EPA’s requirements would not be. Her concern was that people might think that because the regulations have been repealed it’s over and done with. That is not the case. “There will come a day when every county will have to meet its mandate from the federal government. I know if this bill moves forward that everybody will be extremely happy, but they have to understand that eventually we have to hit that deadline for improvement,” she said. For now, lawmakers in the Senate can call it a victory; Hogan can boast that his opposition to the legislation forced some action and he was able to dismantle something his predecessor Martin O’Malley had put in place, but in the end someone is still going to have to pay the bill. The stigma of the “rain tax” has been taken away, but has anything really changed? Whether it’s called a tax or a fee, the mandate from the federal government remains, and many Prince Georgians will have to pay one way or the other.
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Through acquisition, Pepco can improve like BGE did
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Thursday, April 2, 2015
There’s been a lot of discussion about what the merger of Pepco Holdings and Exelon will mean. Residents and elected officials are naturally wondering whether they will end up better off if the deal goes through. We have a lot of experience with that in Baltimore. In 2012, Exelon acquired Constellation and its Baltimore-based utility, Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). More than three years later, Exelon has an established track record here, and based on that, we can offer some insight on how this transaction is likely to play out. Exelon comes with tremendous financial strength and strong management with proven results. Since introducing its best practices and management model to BGE, it is a much more efficient, safe and reliable public utility. That’s based upon recent utility industry peer reviews, which show BGE is performing at the highest level for reliability in its history. Another compelling fact is how Exelon has changed BGE’s culture toward supplier diversity, which includes spending real dollars with women, minority and service disabled veteran-owned businesses. As an advocate for such enabling relationships, I have witnessed firsthand the mass culture change at BGE. Prior to the acquisition, BGE did little to spend money with deserving disadvantaged companies. Sure, its leadership was composed of great minds and its board represented the Greater Baltimore region’s who’s who. But its culture was risk averse to growing supplier diversity. Its present CEO, Calvin Butler, an African-American, came to Maryland with a plan to improve
BGE’s safety, customer satisfaction, reliability and supplier diversity because he knows they all intertwine. Butler created a new program to improve supplier diversity, known as Focus-25, with the intention of recruiting diverse suppliers to educate them on BGE’s core values of safety, customer satisfaction and reliability. He also wants them to understand how to properly formulate bid proposals that can compete with first-tier contractors that maintain present oligopolies with most of the utilities in America, including BGE. Butler’s vision is Exelon’s vision that will extend to Pepco Holdings Inc. It’s no secret that Pepco needs to improve its reliability immediately. This is the Exelon that I have come to know. Exelon has made great strides improving reliability, customer satisfaction, utility power safety and doing business with a segment of our population that has been discriminated upon for no other good reason but cultural hangups of the past. I, for one, support the acquisition of Pepco Holdings Inc. by Exelon because I have seen what it has done in Baltimore. Exelon has shown to date in the Greater Baltimore region that change is good even when it transcends from one monopoly to a much larger monopoly because it’s the only way public utilities will trade. Now, let’s brace ourselves for greater efficiency and better-run utilities, which is something we all can agree upon.
Wayne R. Frazier Sr., Baltimore The writer is president of the Md. Washington Minority Companies Association.
A letter to the editor by the CEOs of the Montgomery and Prince George’s Chambers of Commerce suggest that a merger between PEPCO and Exelon would benefit local residents and ratepayers. They claim that PEPCO customers will realize savings of $22 million annually but do not mention that PEPCO stockholders are likely to receive $1.6 billion during the merger or that PEPCO customers will now be part of a larger company with many financially poor performing coal and nuclear power plants. They also make the argument that the merger will make electric service more reliable for both counties but do not explain convincingly how this will happen. What PEPCO customers should understand is that Exelon, the large Chicago-based company, generates power by burning coal or using nuclear fuel. If you believe solar and wind power should be an important part of Maryland’s energy future, then you will find a stiff opponent in Exelon, which views distributive renewable energy in the form of rooftop solar on people’s homes as a direct threat to its business model. It has a history of opposing community and home solar in Maryland, Illinois and other places where it is now an electricity provider. Since merging with Constellation/BGE, Exelon has opposed solar legislation in the Maryland General Assembly. Residents of Prince George’s and Montgomery counties who want solar and other renewables to be an important part of the state’s energy generation should reject this merger. We believe that Maryland and the District of Columbia need to retain PEPCO as a 21st Century power utility that aggressively reduces demand through a plethora of energy conservation and efficiency programs, and works with residents and local businesses to supply a substantial portion of its service territory’s power demand through distributive renewable energy.
David Brosch, University Park Brosch is president of the University Park Community Solar LLC.
Clarifying concerns related to feral cats I read with great interest “Feral cat colonies: ‘Very negative and dangerous’” (March 12) and would like to clarify a few aspects of trap, neuter and return programs, and some of the potential health risks feral cats may pose to people. In general, feral cats have had little or no contact with people and survive outdoors on their own. Trained and dedicated volunteers with local animal welfare organizations provide compassionate care to these animals, ensuring they are fed and sheltered against the elements. Ultimately, the cats are trapped humanely, screened for certain diseases, immunized against rabies, surgically sterilized, and returned to their environment with an ear notched, indicating they have been neutered. The goal is to reduce future feral populations humanely through attrition. Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease (passed between animals and humans) caused by the single-celled, microscopic, protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) that has been found in nearly all warm-blooded animals including pets and humans. Cats, both domestic and wild, are the only definitive hosts, meaning the parasite can only produce eggs (oocysts) when infecting a cat. Infected cats only shed oocysts in their feces for about 10 to 14 days during their entire life. The only way to become infected with T. gondii is to ingest it. Most animal and human infections in the developing world result from contact with oocyst-contaminated soil. In the United States and other industrialized nations, people are much more likely to become infected with T. gondii through eating undercooked meat (particularly lamb, pork and venison) in which the parasite has encysted in muscle, eating unwashed fruits and vegetables, drinking unpasteurized dairy products such as goat’s milk, or gardening without wearing gloves and then touching their mouth. The two human populations at greatest risk of developing serious health problems from T.gondii infection are pregnant women and those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy (organ transplantation, cancer) or with immunosuppressive diseases such as HIV. Because the parasite can be transmitted to an unborn child
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A feral cat rests under a pine tree as volunteers nearby take part in a trap, neuter and return effort. resulting in serious health consequences, pregnant women, or women soon considering pregnancy, should follow strict food safety guidelines and, if they own a cat, have someone else in the household scoop the litterbox daily (oocysts do not become infective until one to five days after being shed in feces) and clean it daily with dilute bleach and boiling water. Cat-scratch fever (Bartonellosis) is a bacterial disease caused by a scratch or bite from a cat, particularly kittens, harboring the bacteria Bartonella henselae. It causes fever, headache, sore muscles and joints, and swollen lymph nodes around the neck and arms. Most cases in the United States occur in children. Hence, children should be discouraged from engaging in rough play behavior with kittens and cats. Rabies is a viral disease that can infect all warm-blooded mammals. The most common mode of transmission is through saliva from a bite wound from an infected skunk, raccoon, fox, coyote and some species of bats. The virus infects the central nervous system (spinal cord and brain) and, if undiagnosed and untreated, is fatal. Any domestic or wild animal behaving oddly or aggressively should be avoided, and local animal control contacted immediately. All cats and dogs (and ferrets)
13501 Konterra Drive, Laurel, MD 20707 | Phone: 240-473-7500 | Fax: 240-473-7501 | Email: princegeorges@gazette.net More letters appear online at www.gazette.net/opinion Ken Sain, Sports Editor Dan Gross, Photo Editor Jessica Loder, Web Editor
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should be immunized against rabies and receive booster vaccines as recommended by a veterinarian. People can protect themselves against these and other diseases through education and exercising safe handling and reasonable precautions around all domestic, feral and wild animals.
Jim Murphy, Bowie Murphy is a veterinarian.
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BASEBALL: Flowers at Wise, 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
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County close to starting lacrosse Within two years, lacrosse should be a varsity sport at Prince George’s County high schools. It could happen as early as next year. Conventional wisdom says that county schools will struggle when they have to play some of the state powerhouses, where KEN SAIN lacrosse is the SPORTS EDITOR No. 1 sport. “We know there are many programs out there where kids are born with a stick in their hands,” said Alex Heitkemper, who was the commissioner of the PG Pride youth lacrosse league until 2014. “Still, I think the county could be competitive pretty quickly.” The reason for that optimism comes from the growth seen in the past few years in the youth leagues. There are about 500 boys and girls under the age of 15 playing lacrosse this spring between the county’s two youth leagues, PG Pride and the Bowie Bulldogs. Four years ago, there were about 100 in those two organizations. They’re not just playing, they’re winning. The Pride’s U-9 and U-11 boys teams both won their league titles last year. That league includes teams from Calvert County, considered a lacrosse hotbed. A Bowie girls team won a league that includes teams from another of the sports’ stronghold, Anne Arundel, Bowie Commissioner Rod Lagdameo said. Former Gazette photographer Raphael Talisman is the coach of the Pride’s U-15 boys team. “As my old college coach used to tell me, give me a great athlete and I can teach him stick skills,” Talisman said. “When it comes to great athletes, Prince George’s is second to none.” Lacrosse is currently a high school club sport, with 12 schools fielding teams. The five boys teams are at Bowie, Gwynn Park, Oxon Hill, Eleanor Roosevelt and Wise. The seven girls teams are at Bowie, DuVal, Flowers, Northwestern, Oxon Hill, Eleanor Roosevelt and Wise. Other schools, such as Douglass and Friendly, are close to fielding teams. Prince George’s County Public Schools Director of Interscholastic Athletics Earl Hawkins said no decision has been made on when the sport would made the jump to varsity. Next step is making sure the money is in the budget to fund it, and the budget won’t be finalized until this summer. Nicholas Maclin is one of the player’s on Talisman’s U-15 Pride team. He said he plans to attend either Oxon Hill or a private school in Virginia next fall. He said he started playing lacrosse at a private school in Calvert County. “The coach told me that if I could get five ground balls a quarter, then I could stay on the field as long as I wanted to,” Maclin said. “What did I do? I got five ground balls a quarter.” Maclin said he loves the physical nature of the sport. “I get to beat people with a stick,” he said. Oxon Hill having a team in place is what motivated his teammate, Ian Thomas, to hit the books. Thomas said he lives in Friendly’s district in Fort Washington, but because he wanted to play in high school he worked hard to get admitted to Oxon Hill’s Science and Technology program, which he did. He is scheduled to be a freshman there next fall. Can county teams compete with the state’s best? “I feel that we have the heart, but we’re not quite there yet,” Thomas said. “We need more skills.” That day is coming, and it may not be as far off as some might think, said the current commissioner of PG Pride, Justin Ross (a former state delegate). “To all those other counties, consider what you’ve done so far a head start,” Ross said. “Because we’re coming for you.” ksain@gazette.net
Capitol Heights boxer wins world title Russell Jr. back to work after winning WBC featherweight belt n
BY TERRON HAMPTON SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE
At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at The Answer Gym in Capitol Heights, activity permeates with young boxers sparring inside the ring while others work out in the adjacent space.
Ninety minutes later, the gym’s newest champion walks indiscreetly to work. With the stoic attitude Capitol Heights native Gary Russell Jr. often carries, one would be hard-pressed to know that the 26-year-old had just won the World Boxing Council’s featherweight (126 pounds) title less only three days prior. “The last 72 hours have been normal,” Russell said. “Just another day’s work in the gym, another fight out of
the way. Just back at the gym. Nothing’s changed. Nothing.” Saturday night at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Russell made winning a title look easy. In the biggest fight, Russell (26-1, 15 knockouts) had little trouble dismantling reigning WBC champion Jhonny Gonzalez (57-8, 48 KOs) via technical knockout at the 2 minute, 23 second mark of the fourth round. The victory was a redemption of
sorts for a boxer who had endured a massive disappointment in a title match nine months prior and what he speaks as his career disappointment nearly seven years prior at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. “It was a never goal of mine to become a world champion,” Russell said. “I wanted to be an Olympian. I accomplished that in 2008. It was crazy because I had people that really did not know and
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Laurel High School pitcher Tyler Carmen works out in the bullpen at Tuesday’s practice.
It’s pitching, not throwing n
Spartans ace throws second no-hitter in team’s first win BY PRINCE J. GRIMES STAFF WRITER
It’s not about just throwing a baseball for Laurel High School senior Tyler Carmen. The right-handed ace of Laurel’s pitching staff is actually a pitcher, coaches said. The difference between just throwing a ball and being in command of his pitches is what separates Carmen to be what some area coaches consider to be the county’s best. In fact, when Laurel coach Don Cleveland was asked about the notion that Carmen might be “one of” the best pitchers in the county, he politely amended that statement saying, “He is the best pitcher in the county.” Cleveland said the pairing of Carmen with fellow senior Nash Persaud gives Laurel a formidable tandem with experience. Last season turned out to be Carmen’s best on the mound, and while his
5-3 record didn’t quite reflect how dominant he was at times, his 1.56 earned-run average and 139 strikeouts did. “I had a good year,” Carmen said. “I pitched. It was more than just throwing the ball. I used all my pitches. I was able to read some swings.” And Carmen was able to lead his team to the 4A South Region championship game for the first time in his tenure at Laurel, where the Spartans lost a 10-5 game to Roosevelt. The year was “exciting,” Carmen said. “I can’t wait to get back this year.” Out of the four pitches Carmen throws — a four- and two-seam fastball, change-up, and curveball — he said the two-seam is his go-to pitch. As a freshman starting on the varsity team, Carmen posted a 2.04 ERA. This season, the Methodist University recruit is anchoring the Spartans pitching staff once again, and he has only improved each year. Working with trainers over the summer, and his summer team, the Yankee Rebels, has helped in his progression. “Just trying to get the best I can be. You can’t just sit around all winter and ex-
pect to come out and have a good year,” Carmen said. In his final season, he said, he wants to reach the state semifinals. “I fully expect to be back in the [region] championship again,” Carmen said. “Got a taste of it last year, and it was good to be there, but kind of left a bad taste in our mouth knowing how close we really were — a few plays away from winning it. And we’re just hungry to get back and win it all this year.” Carmen threw a no-hitter on Monday against Parkdale to give the Spartans their first win of the season. It was the second no-hitter of his career — the first also coming against Parkdale in his sophomore season. Laurel began this season with back-to-back losses to Roosevelt and Flowers. When he’s not pitching, Carmen plays first base, and he can swing the bat pretty well as a power hitter. “Justgetguysout,”hesaidofhispitching approach. “Just putting [my team] in the best opportunity to win. I know what I’m capable of. I’m capable of going out there and shutting teams down.” pgrimes@gazette.net
The Washington Golden Gloves championship finals are scheduled to take place on Saturday at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington and features a number of boxers from Prince George’s County in the open and novice divisions. Perhaps the most recognizable name of the fighters to compete for titles is Gary Antaunne Russell, the 2014 open division 132-pound national Golden Gloves champion. Russell, whose brother Gary Russell Jr. won the WBC featherweight title on Saturday, will be fighting at 141 pounds this year. Each Washington Golden Gloves champion advances to the region championships scheduled for April 25, where they will fight against Virginia/ North Carolina Golden Gloves champions for a shot at reaching the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. “For me, this fight means a couple of things,” said Paul Jerry of Clinton, who will be competing for the 123-pound championship on Saturday. “We’re allowed to showcase our outreach organization and show them that we’re putting down the guns and picking up the gloves. But also the fact that I do it in honor of my mom who I lost to breast cancer.” Jerry lost to the U.S. No. 1-ranked 114-pounder Malik Jackson in last year’s title match. He said he’s more prepared this year. “It means a lot because the D.C.-Maryland championships meaning you’re the best boxer in the D.C.-Maryland region,” Jerry said. “It means a lot to be able to show them that hard work pays off. No playing no games. If you’re keeping your mind focus and you stay persistent, dreams are possible.” Jerry’s coach and guardian, Anthony Eric Murrill, said competing for this title, for all of the
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PGCC basketball coach resigning Largo High grad set to move from junior college to AAU ranks
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KENT ZAKOUR STAFF WRITER
Since Xavier Joyner was a junior at Largo High School over two decades ago, he said he has wanted to coach basketball. And recently, the 41-year-old coach’s career path received a boost. On May 1, Joyner officially will leave the men’s junior college ranks at Prince George’s Community College to join Nike-sponsored Team Takeover, a locally based Amateur Athletic Union
basketball program. “I’ve been contemplating moving over for several years now, telling [Takeover director Keith Stevens] I’m coming,” said Joyner, who added that he would be an assistant for Doug Martin on Takeover’s 16-and-Under Elite Youth Basketball League squad. “After consulting with my family and getting the blessing from my wife, I felt this was the right time.” Joyner, who led Largo to a state title in 1991, played collegiately for two years at Bowie State University before transferring to Husson University, a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics school in Bangor,
Maine. He then contemplated a professional basketball career, but gave it up to focus on starting a family with his wife, Nikki. Joyner, who also works as a mortgage underwriter for the Navy Federal Credit Union, then began his coaching career in 2000, when he accepted an assistant coaching position at Montgomery College, Germantown, and became the head coach in 2004. In 2010, he took over the Owls program. Joyner is one of the winningest junior college coaches in the country and the only MD JUCO coach to win region championships at two dif-
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Basketball coach Xavier Joyner (right) will leave Prince George’s Community College and accept an assistant coach position with Team Takeover on May 1.
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COACH OF YEAR
PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Kaila Charles
Largo Senior Center
Roosevelt Junior Guard
Quinnipiac University recruit posted incredible numbers all season. Bundu, who averaged a county-high 28.4 ppg, went for a season-high 54 points and 24 rebounds in a late December contest in Florida.
Dominated inside and out, posting doubledoubles throughout postseason and carrying Raiders to their second straight Class 4A state title.
James Washington
GIRLS’ FIRST TEAM
Forestville 2nd year
COACH OF YEAR
Abdulai Bundu
Ulysses Lee
BOYS’ FIRST TEAM
DuVal
In his first season at the helm of the Tigers, the exSurrattsville coach righted the ship after a late-season slide, guiding DuVal the the 4A South championship
Led Knights to their first girls basketball state title in school history and first region championship since 1985.
SECOND TEAM Chance Graham Largo, Senior Taleah Washington Forestville, Freshman Charnise Tyler Suitland, Senior Briel Palmer Northwestern, Sophomore Octavia Wilson Roosevelt, Sophomore
SECOND TEAM
Raven Fox
Mykea Gray
Myka Johnson-Matthews
Lena Niang
Randall Broddie
Kevin Dorsey
Markelle Fultz
Christian Matthews
WCAC’s leading scorer averaged 18 points and five steals, leading Roadrunners to a strong finish.
Playmaker averaged 12.2 points and guided the Eagles to a 25-7 campaign.
Averaged 13 points and 2.5 steals, leading Mustangs (257) to highest win total since 2007-08 season.
N.C. State recruit carried Crusaders on both ends, running the offense and controlling the paint.
Memphis recruit still managed 21.2 ppg despite double and triple teams in a difficult season for the 2014 2A state champs.
Minnesotabound guard led Clinton to their secondstraight Maryland Private School title, averaging a team high 22.6 ppg.
Junior went from a junior varsity player to WCAC player of the year in one season, drawing national attention along the way.
Sharpshooting forward set the tone for 26-5 team, leading the Eagles in scoring with 22.4 ppg.
Seton Senior Guard
Nat. Christian Sophomore Guard
McNamara Senior Guard
R. Baptist Senior Forward
Potomac Senior
Clint. Christian Senior
DeMatha Junior
Nat. Christian Junior
Terrell Allen DeMatha, Senior Mike Speight Wise, Sophomore D.J. Harvey DeMatha, Sophomore David Belle Northwestern, Senior Ed Polite DuVal, Senior
Honorable Mention is available online at Gazette.net
Catcher makes an impact for Roosevelt When Roosevelt High School softball coach Delton Fuller looks at freshman catcher Lauryn Brooks, he said he sometimes feels like he’s looking at a young Alannah Baiyina. Baiyina is Roosevelt’s fourthyear shortstop who drove home 45 runs a year ago but joined the team three years ago as an already seasoned softball player. There have been few surprises in the Raiders’ early dominance but Brooks has already made quite the impression on her coach. In addition to her efficiency behind the plate, she packs a surprising punch given her small stature and has settled nicely into the team’s leadoff batting position. “She might be 100 pounds, wet,” Fuller said. “She’s this little pipsqueak of a girl but she’s powerful. She’s been playing since she
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Continued from Page B-1 ferent schools. “I thought about doing the boys club, high school route and working my way up since I didn’t think you could get right into college coaching,” Joyner said. “But [former Montgomery College Athletic Director] Mark Crutchfield gave me a call and caught me off guard, and I’m glad he did.” In 2006, Joyner, who embraces shooting and an uptempo style of play, said he really began to understand the coaching profession. In turn, that’s when his teams started fielding consistent winning seasons. Joyner had worked at Jay Wright’s basketball camp
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Continued from Page B-1 just genuinely support me and they rode that wave with me. And not to even compete at the Olympics, it felt like I let everybody down.” Russell said he will forever carry the scar of his Olympic letdown, in which he experienced physical complications at the weigh-in the morning before he was scheduled to fight. But Russell made up for that Saturday night as he seemingly
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Continued from Page B-1 boxers, is about more than just advancing to the region championship. “We’re not fighting as boxers. We’re fighting as [representatives] for Chocolate City (Washington, D.C.),” Murrill said. “They’re not just boxers. They’re actually people that go above and beyond the call of duty. They’re not fighting because they want to become professionals, money-making.
SOFTBALL NOTEBOOK BY JENNIFER BEEKMAN was 7 or 8 years old so she knows the game. She’s stopping the ball, we had some problems with that last year.” As expected, Roosevelt (5-0) is off to a fast start. In the Raiders’ first five contests, which featured a 3-2 victory over Washington, D.C.based Independent School League opponent Georgetown Visitation, they have outscored their opponents, 72-9. Fuller has continued his trend of a three-pitcher rotation, though Nora Snider missed her start due to a head injury sustained in the Raiders’ 20-3 win over DuVal March 25. Senior Joya Grillo (3-0) and Renee Rogers (2-0) have each tallied
one shutout; Grillo boasts a 1.20 earned-run average early and Rogers a 2.10 ERA.
Bowie, Roosevelt favorites but parity abound It’s no surprise that Roosevelt High School (5-0) and Bowie (2-0) are the only two undefeated teams in Prince George’s County. But there seems to be a bit more parity among the next tier of teams. Four additional teams — Northwestern, Suitland, Crossland and Forestville — have all recorded two wins and six more — Flowers, Parkdale, Surrattsville, Wise, High Point and Largo — have at least one victory to start the year.
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Several county athletes look to lead team back to title game BY JENNIFER BEEKMAN STAFF WRITER
The Prince George’s County-based D.C. Divas women’s professional tackle football team finished the 2014 season ranked in the top 4 of the 42team Women’s Football Alliance. While that is certainly a statistic to be proud of, it isn’t good enough, fourth-year coach Alison Fischer said. “Our goal is to go to the championship game and be the best, not be third best,” Fischer said. Last summer the Divas made their 11th postseason appearance in 12 years — tied for first in the league — but for the fifth consecutive season fell to their nemesis, the top-ranked Boston Militia, and failed to reach the Eastern Conference championship game. The Divas defeated the Militia in the teams’ first of six straight postseason meetings in 2009 on their way to the national title game but have not beat Boston since 2011. D.C. (5-4 record in 2014) is set to open its 15th season on April 11 in Ohio against a MidAtlantic Division foe, Columbus Comets, and the perennial postseason contending Divas have every intention of getting over the Boston hump and finishing atop the league this summer, 13th-year quarterback and Eleanor Roosevelt High School
graduate Allyson Hamlin said. “It’s no secret Boston has stopped us the last five years, they’re the best in the world until they get beat,” Hamlin said. “We have to beat them to get better. We’re still a top 4 team in the world but the bottom line is we have to beat them. I think we are in good position to beat them, it just comes down to doing it. We can talk about it all we want but are we going to do it? I think we have a really good shot, all the pieces are in play.” The Divas’ balanced offense is led by Hamlin, 2014 WFA AllAmerican running backs Kenyetta Grigsby, who averaged more than 100 rushing yards per game, and D’Ajah Scott and All-American wide receivers Ashley Whisonant and Kentrina Wilson. Whisonant, who scored touchdowns rushing, receiving and by a kick-off return a year ago, is a Bowie native who is currently No. 7 on the University of Arizona women’s basketball team’s all-time scoring list with 1,451 points and tied for first in free throws made (472). D.C. had no trouble scoring last season and the return of former four-year offensive coordinator Eric Evans to work with Greg Gaskins will likely make for an even stronger offensive campaign. But the Divas also could have held their opponents to lower numbers a year ago. Part of that was transitioning to current second-year defensive coordinator Willie Bennett and his system, Fischer said. But a core of new additions, including linebackers Tia Watkins, Kamil Maclin and Kendra
Bates and offensive linewoman Ashley Branch, to a defense led by 17-year women’s football veteran (10 of them with the Divas) Trigger McNair could make all the difference this year, Hamlin said. Fischer said the team has learned from the past and will look to employ a faster, more aggressive defense. Twenty new players in total joined the Divas this season, though it’s not certain they will all be on the roster come opening day. But between 10-15 athletes are Prince George’s-based and Hamlin and McNair said they hoped that would help continue to spread the word of the Divas and women’s football in general to locals, especially young girls. “That’s what it’s all about, the kids knowing they can do whatever they want, whether they want to cheerlead or play football” Hamlin said. “I’ve always thought if we can win, we willbringthefans.Itcomesdown to taking it to that next level.” The Divas have been one of the country’s top women’s football teams since their installment but this could be the year to drop the “one of” statement, Fischer and Hamlin agreed. “We’re at a level, [offensively] where the bar is set so high we’re able to focus on the small things and pay more attention to detail and we’re lucky to be in that position,” Hamlin said. “It seems like this core group of new players could possibly be the difference this year, especially on defense.”
during the summer, where he developed a relationship with the Villanova coach and learned to appreciate his philosophies, such as having a guard check a post player. Over the past few years, Oklahoma City Thunder assistant general manager Troy Weaver, a PGCC graduate, also has invited Joyner to the team’s training camp. Joyner says he hopes to eventually become a highlevel Division I college or NBA coach, but for now, he’s focused on helping develop kids on the AAU circuit — on and off the court — just like he did for 15 years in the junior college ranks. “I’m very familiar with the [negative] AAU stigma and that’s why I was selective,”
said Joyner, who had at least 22 former players at PGCC transfer to four-year schools. “Team Takeover is very family oriented; me and Keith Stevens’ missions are aligned. I’ve seen a lot of AAU coaches that don’t put the time in to develop skill or make sure the kid progresses outside of basketball. “Coaching junior college is the true essence of coaching. I coached guys labeled as Division III and IV guys and I’ve helped turn them into scholarship guys. Hopefully that can continue.” Phone calls to PGCC regarding the search for Joyner’s replacement were not returned.
controlled the pace throughout the short bout. Russell used his quick hands to establish a rhythm from the first round, using a quick right jab to keep Gonzalez, who is known as one of the hardest punchers in the weight division, at a comfortable distance. Russell mixed in straight left hands to the body into his arsenal. Just before the end of the third round, Russell countered a right hook from Gonzalez with a left hook of his own followed by a crisp right hook to Gonzalez’s jaw that sent Gonzalez to the canvas
for the first time in the fight. Sensing Gonzalez might not have recovered from the onslaught of the previous round, Russell went on the attack at the onset of the fourth round and eventually floored Gonzalez two more times before referee Tony Weeks stopped the contest. Russell’s father, Gary Sr., has been his son’s trainer for his entire life and has been in his corner through the good and bad of his boxing career. Gary Sr. said he couldn’t be more proud of his son. “It makes me feel vindicated.
It’s been a long road. It’s been a lot of hard work. It’s been therapeutic, keeping the kids out of the streets,” Gary Sr. said of his other sons and other children he has trained over the years. “It’s the bond and unity of brothers that you don’t see anymore.” His sons Gary Allen, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne have each won Golden Gloves titles. “He put all of the work into the gym and I expected nothing less,” Gary Antonio said as he trained Tuesday night. Gary Antuanne, who graduates high school in May, said his
older brother has been an inspiration. “Actually, [Gary Jr.] winning was a self-esteem boost,” Gary Antoine said. “It gave me some relief, but actually it gave me the frame of mind where I could be planning something. I can’t slack just yet.” Gary Jr. lost in June to World Boxing Organization champion Vasyl Lomanchenko, suffering the lone defeat of his career in a 12-round decision. He and his father said missteps during training led directly to the defeat but that he learned things from the bout.
Russell said he manifests the energy and support he gets from the community each time he steps into the ring. “If it wasn’t broke don’t fix it,” Gary Jr. said. “That goes all of the way back down to letting someone outside of our nucleus into our camp and giving them so much [authority] into my conditioning. It wasn’t just Lomanchenko, I don’t feel like I would have been able to go 12 rounds with anyone. If there was anything surprising, it was surprising that he couldn’t get the fight over with.”
They’re fighting because this is something that humbles them, trains them mentally, physically, and spiritually, and it helps them become better men, community out-reachers, and representers.” Jerry will be fighting Marcus Wright of Temple Hills. Wright and Jerry are actually good friends but are now fighting for the same title. “I’m in the championship,” Wright said. “I’ve never been this far. It’s a life experience. I give all the glory to God. “I know [Jerry’s] going to
try to bring the fight, and I just got to out-box him. Throw bunches of punches. I know he’s going throw bunches of punches.” Jerry said he wasn’t as prepared for last year’s championship fight because of the time he had to dedicate to college as a senior at University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. “Now, I have more leeway and time to focus on my training,” Jerry said. “I think some of the things I can exploit is using my endurance and working on my jab and staying busy.
Marcus, he’s a really aggressive fighter. He doesn’t really back down.” Other area boxers from the open division includes Bowie’s Demetrius Young, last year’s 108-pound champ. KeShawn Williams of Capitol Heights will be boxing at 132 pounds against Tommy Avelar of Germantown. Avelar’s brother, Bryan Avelar will have to try his luck against the National champion, Gary Antaunne Russell. A 2014 novice division champion, Saynggskhan
Tashibay of Rockville, will fight at 152 pounds. Burtonsville’s Tavon Body, who reached the 2014 National Tournament of Champions, is fighting at 165 pounds. Justin Bell of District Heights is boxing at 178 pounds, where he also was a national contender a year ago. In the novice division, where boxers have 10 or less fights of experience, Suitland’s Kevin Pendergrass is set to be fighting Bowie’s Elliot Strickland at 114 pounds. Gaithersburg’s Evgueny Metchenov is scheduled to fight at 141
pounds. Sipprino Zelldon of Silver Spring will be fighting at 152 pounds. Stephaun Hopps of Fort Washington will fight at 165 pounds. Johnathen Surratt, also of Fort Washington, will fight Beltsville’s Alvin Amana at 201 pounds. Three juniors division fighters from Prince George’s County, Derrick Davis (85) and Ervin Canlas (85) of Clinton and Laurel’s Siete Shourte (139) will receive sportsmanship awards.
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Western expansion
Play focuses on role of black women post-Reconstruction n
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Bowie Community Theatre features a moment in time not often addressed in arts or academics — the role of black women in migrating post-Reconstruction — in its upcoming production of “Flyin’ West.” The play is set in 1898 America, decades after the Homestead Act allowed citizens, including freed slaves, to claim a federal land grant, but still years shy of the Great Migration that saw six million blacks leave the south for new beginnings elsewhere. “Flyin’ West” brings to light the involvement women had in packing up and moving for a chance of a better life. While the play is a fictional account, it’s rooted in research by playwright Pearl Cleage as well as the cast members and director Estelle Miller. “I had seen a production of it that just stayed with me for days, and I thought to myself, ‘If I ever get the chance, I’m doing this,’” Miller said. “I had been working on it at home for over a year before auditions because it’s something that really needed to be researched — it’s based on history, and I wanted to do it right.” When casting for the play, she knew she wanted performers dedicated to telling the story right, not actors interested in taking on just another role. She required those auditioning to memorize and perform a two minute monologue to show
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Lolita Marie, as Fannie Dove, acts alongside Darius McCall, playing Wil Parish, in Bowie Community Theatre’s production of “Flyin’ West.” their dedication. Her method seems to have worked, resulting in a dedicated cast that clicked immediately and got started at nailing down their characters within a time more than a century removed from today. “They were already a team,” said Miller. “The minute they were together in a room, they were already working on creating relationships with each other.” “The hardest thing when stepping back in time is trying to be honest, to honestly portray a perspective from that
period of time,” added Lolita Marie, who plays Fannie Dove. “We’re trying to fit our thinking to back then so our behavior and responses to certain behaviors would fit the times.” Fannie is one of three sisters — though only Fannie and her younger sister Minnie are related by blood, Sophie is accepted as family — living in Nicodemus, Kansas, known in history as one of the western towns established by blacks. While Sophie is headstrong and forward thinking, with views closer in line with today, Fannie is rooted more in con-
vention. “For that time period, she is a traditionalist in terms of women’s roles in the family,” said Marie. “Even though she’s out here on this frontier, her thinking comes across very clear in that way. We look at the play today and with Fanny, you will just be like, ‘What is wrong with her?’” The conflict revolves around Frank, the husband of Minnie; the two have returned from London, and it becomes clear that Frank is abusive and
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These beers are now in session
Brewers focus in on low-in-alcohol beers
There has been a notable recent proclivity of brewers to make session beers: beers that are relatively low in alcohol so that several can be consumed at one sitting. This may be a reaction to the tendency toward higher and more extreme alcohol beers of the last decade. Drinkers can only drink a few of these extreme brews at a single sitting or find themselves staring at the ceiling. Some of these are only brewed as specialty beers and not part of a regular lineup. There are two competing explanations for the term session beers, called various names in other cultures including table beers and worker beers. One relates to the British experience during and after World War I when pubs were only open for two sessions each day to conserve energy and grains, once at lunchtime and once in the evening. With the hours curtailed, workmen had to drink quickly, requiring reduced alcohol levels to keep the laborers sober when returning to work. The other explanation relates to the former British lifestyle of people congregating in pubs and drinking lighter beers throughout the evening. These beers were intended to be consumed for hours at a single session while allowing conversation and without making the discussion about the characteristics of the beer. Lew Bryson, a well known beer and whiskey writer and a one-man advocate for session beers, avers that such beers should be below
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4.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), flavorful enough to be interesting, balanced enough to allow for multiple pints, conducive to conversation, and reasonably priced. The latter is so that consumers won’t pay the same price for low alcohol beers as for high alcohol beers. At this time there is no agreement on the upper alcohol bound for session beers. However, the Brewers Association defines a Session Beer for the Great American Beer Festival entries as a lower alcohol version of a classic beer style, balancing the style’s character with the lower alcohol content, with that content being at or below 5 percent ABV. Legendary British beer writer Michael Jackson was the first to use the actual term session beer in 1982 about a German beer and again in 1988 referencing a British beer. Many of the British beer styles, including Bitters and Milds, have low alcohol levels. Other styles that historically have low alcohol levels include Berliner Weisse, Gose, types of Stout such as a Dry Stout, and some American Pale Ales. As more and more consumers try craft beer, trading in light for something with flavor, these can be the gateway to their bigger brewed brothers and sisters. Gold Leaf Lager (4.5 percent ABV), brewed by Devils Backbone Brewing in Lexington, Va., is a Helles beer and a multiple gold medal winner at
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NIGHTLIFE THEATER & STAGE Bowie Community Theatre, “Flyin’ West,” April 10 through April 25, call for prices, times, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, 301-805-0219, bctheatre.com. The Clarice, Reflections from the Keyboard, April 2; Beethoven’s Archduke, April 4; University Band & Community Band, April 8; 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, 301452-2557, laurelmillplayhouse.org. Montpelier Arts Center, Indigo Sings Sarah Vaughan, April 9; The Freddy Cole Quartet, April 10-April 11; 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, 301-3777800, 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 Drive, Bowie, call for prices, times, 410-757-5700, 301-832-4819, 2ndstarproductions. com.
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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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ET CETERA College Park Aviation Museum, Peter Pan Club, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays of every month, activities for preschoolers, $4, $3 seniors, $2 ages 2 to 18, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, 301-8646029, collegeparkaviationmuseum.com. Women’s Chamber Choir Auditions, by appointment for the concert season of women’s chamber choir Voix de Femmes, 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, 402 Compton Ave., Laurel, 301-5208921, annickkanter@gmail.com.
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struggling with his position as the son of a white slaveowner and a black slave. “He is easy to dislike,” Marie said, “but if you start to peel away the layers, that character speaks to me ‘FLYIN’ WEST’ the loudest about n When: April 10 through 25, the frustration call for times and the anger of that time — where n Where: Bowie Playhouse, do I belong, who 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie do I belong to? His story is the most n Tickets: $15-$20 intricate and the most interesting.” n More information: bctheatre. com; 301-805-0219 By tackling domestic violence and other issues in addition to, and stemming from, the aftermath of life in slavery, “Flyin’ West” exposes the audience to life in another era. For Miller, her favorite pieces help viewers step outside of themselves and grow emotionally, and this play fits right in. “There are historical truths that you just never really think about until they just sort of smack you in the face,” said Marie. “What a testament to the sheer power of these women and their desire to create their own lives.” “Human nature is an amazing thing,” added Miller. “Like all animals, our survival needs are very strong ... [this play has a lot of] strong adversity and the [women] come out of that with strength and power and positive feelings — that’s what grabbed me. The strength of these women is amazing.”
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Real songs by real people Karikatura makes life-affirming, body-shaking music that moves people around the world. Fortunately for you, that same body-shaking music can be found on Friday at the New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt. While the band has toured everywhere from Japan to Brazil, New York City is home. With bright horns and socially conscious lyrics, Karikatura delivers real songs that transcend style and genre. Born on the road, Karikatura hasn’t stopped moving since. The band was conceived in South India in 2009 by Ukrainian-born, Brooklyn-bred recovering metal guitarist, Dima Kay, at the end of a life-changing journey across three continents. He returned to his adopted hometown of NYC to make the group a reality, joining forces with like-minded mu-
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Morgan Wenerick and Erica Ridge prepare for their roles in “The Prodigal Cow,” one of the one acts featured in the Young Adult Spring One Act Festival at Laurel Mill Playhouse.
Laurel Mill Playhouse has a history of doing shows that turn out to be quite popular in the community. Because of that, it’s always nice to water the seeds of the future. The Young Adult Spring One Act Festival continues through April 12. The festival features seven one-act plays, performed by a cast of young women from
12 to 19 years old. Director Larry Simmons is no stranger to the festival, having worked it for about five years. Tickets for the show are $20, $15 for students 12 and younger, active duty military and seniors. For more information, visit laurelmillplayhouse.org or call 301617-9906.
More than skin deep Every year, Deb Randall, founder and creative genius at the Venus Theatre in Laurel, pours through boxes of scripts, making sure she finds the right plays for her upcoming season. When you’re giving voice to the voiceless and empowering women at the same time, it can be a daunting task. The challenge is one Randall gladly accepts. With the theme of this season being “Feminist Fables with No Strings Attached,” Randall chose to do the world premiere of “God Don’ Like Ugly,” by UK playwright Doc
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EXPERIENCED CHRYSLER LEVEL 1, 2, and 3 TECHNICIANS Ourisman Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram of Bowie, MD needs technicians. This is a brand new, state of the art facility with an established customer base. We don’t care where you work or how much you are currently making.
WE WANT TO MAKE YOU AN OFFER! WE ARE OFFERING SIGNING BONUSES UP TO $5,000 FOR QUALIFIED HIRES. You can transfer over your vacation time and any earned benefits from your current employer. Multiple FULL TIME positions available – Complete Benefit Package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401K, Sick and Vacation Leave, Special Bonuses and Incentives. Ourisman is a premier automotive company in business for over 94 years with the best pay plans in the industry.
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Parking Lot Maintenance Worker Liberty Asphalt located in Glen Burnie, MD is looking for Full Time parking lot maintenance workers that can do seal coating, stripping & asphalt work. Experience preferred but will train. MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORTATION. To apply please call 401-382-3373 Ask for Bob.
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)
WEB EDITOR
The Gazette, a chain of weekly community newspapers in Maryland, is seeking an Web Editor to build our digital audience and oversee our digital content and presentation. Responsibilities include editing stories and related items for optimal web display, determining how information is displayed, formulating strategies for niche publications and special online features, promoting a web-first mentality in the newsroom, and troubleshooting problems on the website and with our content management system. Candidates must have solid print and digital media skills, and strong knowledge of SEO, social media and other digital tools. Duties include supervising a small staff, working with multiple departments on digital projects, tracking analytics, and some editing for the printed publications. Experience dealing with vendors and working with our content management system, Saxotech, is a plus. This position requires working at both our Laurel and Gaithersburg locations.
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Thursday, April 2, 2015 lr Auto Insurance
YOU ALWAYS GET YOUR WAY SAVE UP TO $8,000 AT OURISMAN EVERYDAY
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OURISMAN VW
2015 GOLF 4D HB LAUNCH EDITION
#3022537, Power Windows, Power Locks, Auto, Keyless Entry, Sunroof
MSRP 18,815 $
BUY FOR
16,599
$
OR $219/MO for 72 MONTHS
2015 JETTA S
#7280305, Power Windows, Power Locks, Keyless Entry, Auto
MSRP 19,245 $
BUY FOR
16,995
$
AUCTIONS EVERY SATURDAY
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#4036792, Manual, Power Windows, Power Locks, Keyless Entry
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19,999
$
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22,999
$
OR $289/MO for 72 MONTHS
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2014 JETTA 4D SPORTWAGEN TDI
2015 TIGUAN S 2WD
2014 TOUAREG TDI R-LINE V6
BUY BELOW KBB VALUE
CA H
MSRP $25,535
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or email dc@capitalautoauction.com
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$
Washington, DC
Call 301-640-5987
17,999
$
#163411, Power Windows/Power Locks, Keyless Entry, Auto
MSRP 22,615
5001 Beech Road Live/Drive Auction Time Saturdays 9:00a.m.
MSRP $23,495
#7283821, Automatic Power Windows, Power Locks, Bluetooth
18,699
WE HAVE VEHICLES FOR EVERY BUDGET AND NEED!
#9061840, Automatic, Power Windows, Power Locks, Keyless Entry
2015 GOLF GTI 2D HB S
$
www.CapitalAutoAuction.com Temple Hills, MD
2015 BEETLE 1.8L
BUY FOR
Since 1989
2014 PASSAT S
2014 JETTA SEDAN TDI
MSRP $23,495
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05 MAZDA 6: 4 cylinder, runs well, 147k, alloy rims, 4 door, sun roof, AC, $3700 Call: 301-996-6494 08’ VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE: 92k miles 2.55 cylinders, auto, tan leather int, good cond, $5500 240-472-0607
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#5606905, Automactic. Power Windows, Power Locks, Keyless Entry, Sun Roof
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$
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$
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#14012689, Navigation, Sunroof Power Windows/Locks, Loaded
MSRP $55,835
BUY FOR
46,994
$
OR $659/MO for 72 MONTHS
INSTANT CASH OFFER
OURISMAN VW WORLD AUTO CERTIFIED PRE OWNED 18 Available...Rates Starting at 1.64% up to 72 months
2007 Dodge Magnum Wagon. V568165B, Red,136,258 Miles................$8,891
2014 Golf 4Dr...............................VP0129, White,18,424 Miles.................$18,741
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
2012 GTI.....................................V051211A, Gray,50,358 Miles.........$16,552
2014 Toyota RAV4 AWD...........V822918A,White,4,106 Miles..........$25,491
2014 Nissan Altima..................PR0125, Grey, 25,866 Miles.............$15,893
2012 Mercedes E350 AWD........V061959A, Silver, 46,366 Miles.......$28,872
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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 04/6/15.
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NEW22015 RAV4 4X2 LE AVAILABLE: #564249, 564266
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AFTER $750 REBATE
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NEW 2015 CAMRY LE 2 AVAILABLE: #572137, 572045
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$0 DOWN
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2 AVAILABLE: #567123, 567141
$
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$
4 DR., AUTO, 6 CYL.
14,990
$0 DOWN
4 DR., AUTO, 4 CYL., INCL.
AFTER $750 REBATE
4 CYL., 4 DR., AUTO
2015 COROLLA LE
NEW 2015 COROLLA L 2 AVAILABLE: #570545, 570624
14,690
AUTO, 4 CYL
NEW 2014 SCION XD 2 AVAILABLE: #453048, 453047
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Sales Event
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20,890
$
NEW 2015 CAMRY LE
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 4/06/2015.