Cleanup, Transportation, Wiretapping, Convictions, Gospel Choir,
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Joyce Dowling
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Apr 11, 2004 23:24 PDT
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In this edition:
Latest News
Calendar
Volunteer/Community Service Needed
County News
Accokeek area stories in the local papers this
week can be found from
http://www.accokeekmd.com/news.html
SELECTED STORIES
Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
3,561 volunteers removed 161 tons (322,000
pounds) of trash during the Cleanup! That weighs
more than 30 school buses. If you lined up the
garbage that was collected, it would stretch for
more than 3 miles! Plus, individuals invested
over 10,000 volunteer hours.
http://www.PotomacCleanup.org/cleanup2004.html
TRANSPORTATION bill expected to pass after deal - Gazette
In Prince George's, the bill calls for $5 million
to improve intersections on Indian Head Highway
from Route 228 to the Capital Beltway and $10
million toward designing and building an
interchange that would connect Branch Avenue,
Route 373 and Brandywine Road.
<http://www.gazette.net/200415/montgomerycty/state/210615-1.html>
FBI Proposes Increased Wiretapping Privileges - Sentinel
The resolution specifically states that county
authorities will not provide surveillance of
groups or individuals.... Council members
Marilynn Bland (D-PG 9th District), Camille Exum
(D-PG 7th District) and Doug Peters (D-PG 4th
District) co-sponsored the resolution.
http://www.thesentinel.com/282609314556855.php
The resolution, spearheaded by Councilman Thomas
R. Hendershot, was passed November 25, 2003 and
argues that the Patriot Act "conflicts with the
constitutional rights of residents and employees
of Prince George's County."
http://www.thesentinel.com/303075751472340.php
KIDNAPPING Convictions Overturned In Slayings - Washington Post
The appellate court wrote that Maryland rules
regarding the detention of criminal suspects...
The two victims were driven to a wooded area in
Accokeek...
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59438-2004Apr7.html>
Friendly HS Gospel Choir Brings Home Honors From On High - PGCPS Good News
On March 26, the Friendly HS Gospel Choir won
third place at the National Gospel Choir
Competition in Brooklyn, New York. Forty-eight
students participated in the competition directed
by Mr. Wesly Boyd. Friendly HS represented
Prince George's County Public Schools amongst
some of the most prestigious performing arts
schools and academies from across the country.
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Are you looking for a wetlands curriculum to use in your classroom ?
Are you interested in building a wetland habitat in your schoolyard?
Environmental Concern is presenting a one-day
workshop to provide you with the hands-on
information you need to begin a schoolyard
wetland habitat project and the tools to keep
your students learning for years to come. This
course integrates the best of our award winning
WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands instructional guide
with the technical know-how of our newest
publication POW! The Planning of Wetlands. POW!
combines the expertise of Dr. Edgar Garbisch, a
pioneer in the field of wetland restoration, with
hands-on, creative activities to keep your
students involved every step of the way. Both
publications are correlated to national and state
science standards so schools can combine science
curriculums with actual environmental stewardship.
Come Explore the Wonders of Wetlands!
Leave this one-day workshop with the knowledge,
skills and abilities necessary to plan and build
a schoolyard wetland habitat and integrate wetlands across the curriculum.
May is American Wetlands Month so take this
opportunity to raise awareness in your school!
Scholarships are Available!!!
Location: Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek Maryland
Date: April 29 , 2004
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Cost: $ 40
A printable flier is in MS Word at
http://www.accokeekmd.com/PFEAccokeekflyer.doc
Suzanne Greene
Wetland Educator
Environmental Concern Inc
PO Box P
St. Michaels, Maryland 21663-0480
(410) 745-9620
<mailto:wo-@wetland.org>wo-@wetland.org
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Fourth Annual JEWELRY BAZAAR
to benefit the Alice Ferguson Foundation's Environmental Education Program
Saturday, April 17
5-8 p.m.
at the Moyaone Community Building
(right next to Hard Bargain Farm at Bryan Point Road)
If you haven't participated before, this is your chance to exchange your no
longer worn or wanted jewelry for new pieces for yourself or for gifts
(think Mother's Day, a favorite aunt, teacher, or special person in your
life). The jewelry for sale is moderately priced and valuable pieces will
be put up for silent auction.
To donate jewelry*, please call
* Belva Jensen at 301-283-2034 or
* Ikuko Turner at 301-283-6821 or 301-283-6824 or
* you can also deliver the jewelry to the office of the Alice Ferguson
Foundation
(301-292-5665).
*Jewelry can be turned in up to one week before the bazaar so we can polish
it as necessary to get it extra sparkly and shiny, and sorted and priced,
ready for display and... sale!
Admission is only $2. If you donate jewelry (set a value for tax
deduction-we have a form to use) you get free admission.
Munchies, wine and cider will be offered, to add to your sparkling
conversations amongst the throngs of treasure-hunters.
Invite yourself, your friends and your neighbors, collect new jewels for
your treasure chest!
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THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD Agenda
for Thursday, April 15 tentatively includes:
4-03138 (TCPI/8/04)
FORT WASHINGTON ACRES
Council District: 09 Municipality: None.
Tier: Developing.
Located north of Swan Creek Road, east and
west of Livingston Road. (PA 80)
79 Lots & 4 Parcels, R-R Zone
(79.86 acres) (12/30/03)
Danner Development, Inc., Applicant
Action must be taken on or before 5/20/04.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
* 4-03138 - APPROVAL, with conditions
* TCPI/8/04 - @
(DEL BALZO)
EXTENSION REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN
NOTE: This Preliminary Plan was APPROVED by the
Planning Board on January 10, 2002 and is valid
through February 7, 2004. Ken Dunn of Loiederman
Soltesz Associates, Inc., by letter dated December 19,
2003, requests an extension of this approval. If this
request is approved the Plan will be valid through
February 7, 2005.
4-01063
MANOKEEK
Council District: 09 Municipality: None.
Located at the northeast quadrant of Berry Road and
Manning Road. (PA 84)
1 Lot, M-X-T Zone
(57.47 acres) (8/15/01)
Loiederman Soltesz Associates, Applicant
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL of a oneyear
extension.
(HIRSCH)
April 22 (tentative)
EXTENSION REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN
NOTE: This Preliminary Plan was APPROVED by the
Planning Board on January 10, 2002 and is valid
through February 7, 2004. Ken Dunn of Loiederman
Soltesz Associates, Inc., by letter dated December 19,
2003, requests an extension of this approval. If this
request is approved the Plan will be valid through
February 7, 2005.
4-01064
MANOKEEK
Council District: 09 Municipality: None.
Located at the northeast quadrant of Berry Road and
Manning Road. (PA 84)
1 Lot, M-X-T Zone
(17.13 acres) (8/15/01)
Loiederman Soltesz Associates, Applicant
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL of a oneyear
extension.
(HIRSCH)
ZONING CASES FOR REVIEW (Inquiries and Requests for
Staff Reports call 301-952-3530 or www.mncppc.org/pgco)
SE-4479
BARDON, INC.
Council District: 09 Municipality: None.
Tier: Rural.
The subject property is located south of Accokeek Road,
east of Gardner Road, and west of US 301. (PA 85A)
(275.6± acre) (8/13/03)
R-A Zone
Bardon Group, Inc., Applicant
Request: Special Exception for Surface Mining.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: @
(TESFAYE)
And others in District 9 will be listed on this site later:
http://www.mncppc.org/pgco/planning/agendas/agcurrnt.htm
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On a zip code search of Localendar
<http://www.localendar.com/elsie?JSP=Search> this
week within 15 mi. there's:
Fed. Income Tax Due
Prince George's County Planning Board Meeting
Darnall's Chance Museum House tours
Surratt House Museum Tours
Billingsley Historic House Tours
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
Young Adults
Arabic class
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour
Brandywine North-Keys Civic Association
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Volunteer/Community Service work available. Work
at home or in my home office in Brandywine. Free
training. Internet news searching and/or calendar
posting (database entry). Middle or high school
student could receive credit toward community
service requirement, but any age may apply - it
could help your resume to add internet
experience. Reply to this email or call
301-372-9922.
For more news in Prince George's County see
http://www.pgcares.com/newsletters.html
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Joyce Dowling
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http://www.accokeekmd.com/
301-782-9922
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