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Thanks, Summer break, Debate, Grants, Flooding, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Jun 21, 2004 21:29 PDT
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In this edition:
THANKS TO SPONSORS
e-News Cancelled for Summer Break
Latest News
Announcements - Multicultural Festival, GACA Mtg, Planning Mtg, Recent Votes
Calendar
MORE EVENTS - W.G.O.B.
Volunteer/Community Service Needed
County News
Norma Jean's Column - new site
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Thanks to David Turner and Marian DiLorenzo for their contributions
to help make this email list and the Accokeek, Maryland web site
possible! I hope to add a thank-you page to the web site this summer
and edit the sponsor page.
SUMMER BREAK
This e-Newsletter will be cancelled for the summer and hopefully
start back up in late Aug. During the summer, if anything really
interesting comes up, I'll post it to Accokeek-chat. Any subscriber
can post to Accokeek-chat, so if you have news to share, please post
it there.: <http://topica.com/lists/accokeek-chat@topica.com/>
Accokeek area stories in the local papers this week can be found from
http://www.accokeekmd.com/news.html
SELECTED STORIES
DEBATE Over Development Shifts to Southern Pr. George's - Washington Post
Residents say this is the story of southern Prince George's County,
where expansive parcels of land once home to farms and forest are
being swallowed...
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37419-2004Jun12.html>
CONGRESSMAN Hoyer Secures Federal Funds for Chesapeake Bay ...
Southern Maryland Online
Last year, seven grants were made to Gateways throughout Maryland's
5th Congressional District including... Fort Washington Park in
Accokeek....
<http://somd.com/news/headlines/articles/1216.shtml>
OFFICIALS, residents disagree on cause of flooding - Gazette
"This group is just the tip of the iceberg," said South County
homeowner Phil Johnson, referring to the roomful of angry homeowners.
"There are this many [upset homeowners] in Simmons Acres" in
Accokeek, he said.
<http://www.gazette.net/200425/princegeorgescty/county/222057-1.html>
TAEKWONDO champion files lawsuit against Olympic Committee - Gazette
Fort Washington resident Charles Smith, United States' reigning Taekwondo
champion, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the United States Olympic...
<http://www.gazette.net/200425/princegeorgescty/updates/222552-1.html>
EMPLOYERS find old perceptions make new machinists scarce - Salt Lake Tribune
"There is a constant demand for highly trained labor," said Matthew
B. Coffey, president of the National Tooling and Machining
Association in Fort Washington, Md., because the fast-changing nature
of the industry yields a "high technology curve" that's hard for
employers to match with available talent.
<http://www.sltrib.com/2004/Jun/06212004/business/business.asp>
BLAND takes position on land development - Gazette
Prince George's County Council member Marilynn Bland (D-Dist. 9) is
not going to win any popularity contests with ...
<http://www.gazette.net/200424/princegeorgescty/county/221005-1.html>
SCHOOL mourns a leader - Gazette
"Her whole goal was to see the class of 2004 graduate," said Sandra
Bobo of Fort Washington, who was Moore's best friend.
<http://www.gazette.net/200425/clinton/news/222097-1.html>
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*** DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL ***
The Brandywine Multicultural Music and Arts Festival (please not
venue change) will take place on Saturday June 26, 2004 from 10am-8pm
at St. Paul's Church Yard - parking at Baden Elementary School, in
Brandywine, Maryland (directions). The Greater Baden-Aquasco Citizens
Association is proud to present a spectacular day of music, food, and
the creative arts.
ENTERTAINMENT
10am - Pastor Brandon, New Life Church LaPlata, MD
11 Christ United Methodist Church Men's Choir
11:30 D.R. Folk & Jazz soloist, sings music of New Orleans
12:30 Sons of Thunder - Christian Rap Artists
1Pm Mariachi Estrellas - Music of Mexico
1:45 Shahla Zahr - Bellydancer & Troupe
(instructions to follow show)
2:15 Groupo Promesa - Latin Sounds of Salsa, Marengue, Bachada
3:15 Touche Band & Show - Classic Funk, Country, & Rock
4:15 Alive - N - Kickin' - Local 80's Rock Band
5:15 Jamnation - Zydeco/Cajun, Jazz & Blues
6:15 Touche'
7:15 Jamnation
FOR THE KIDS - All Day!
1-Survivor Obstacle Course
2-Dragon Moon Bounce
3-Freddy the Frog - Bug Catcher, No Cicada Please!
4-Arts & Crafts
5-Games from many Cultures
6-Nicolo Whimsey Juggler & Juggling Workshop
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-12). Children
under age 6 are free. Parking is $1 per car. Tickets can be purchased
from GBACA members in advance for a discount.:
http://www.pgcares.com/multifest/
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THE NEXT Greater Accokeek Civic Association MEETING will be June 30,
2004 at the Accokeek Firehouse on Livingston Road at 7:30 pm. The
speakers will be State Delegates Proctor and Vallario. In April, GACA
recognized Susan and Phil Jones, owners of B & J Carry Out as 2004
Accokeek Citizens of the Year. GACA is looking for someone to chair
the National Night Out event on the first Sat. in Aug. as well as
volunteers for the event. For more information see
http://www.geocities.com/AccokeekCivic
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Planning Board Meeting Thurs., June 24
5. 4-04072 LAKEVIEW AT BRANDYWINE 4-04072 (TCPI/64/03)
LAKEVIEW AT BRANDYWINE
Council District: 09 Municipality: None.
Tier: Developing.
Located at the southwest quadrant of the intersections of Branch
Avenue, Crain Highway and Accokeek Road.
258 Lots & 7 Parcels, R-R Zone
(191.51 acres) (4/20/04)
Accokeek Brandywine Investments, Applicant
Action must be taken on or before 6/28/04.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
* 4-04072 - APPROVAL, with conditions, including a Variation to
Section 24-130
* TCPI/64/03 - APPROVAL
(CHELLIS)
10. 4-04016 WOODBURN ESTATES 4-04016
WOODBURN ESTATES
Council District: 09 Municipality: None.
Tier: Developing.
Located east on Tippet Road, approximately 2,000 feet south of its
intersection with Piscataway Road. (PA 81)
122 Lots & 5 Parcels, R-R Zone
(86.00 acres) (3/19/04)
Kenneth H. Michael, Applicant
Action must be taken on or before 8/5/04.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: DISAPPROVAL
(DEL BALZO)
Additional information:
http://www.mncppc.org/pgco/planning/agendas/agcurrnt.htm
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Recent Votes by Your Legislators:
Continuity of Congress Constitutional amendment
Vote Failed (63-353, 2 Present, 15 Not Voting)
The House rejected this proposal to amend the constitution and allow
state governors to name replacements to the House of Representatives
if half of the members die in a terrorist attack.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted NO
Back to Work Investment Act
Vote Passed (213-203, 18 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill that would set up accounts to help
unemployed workers find jobs.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted NO
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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:
Greater Accokeek Civic Assoc. Meeting
Reconciliation & Adoption of FY-2005 Budget
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
Darnall's Chance Museum House tours
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
Brandywine Multicultural Music and Arts Festival
Surratt House Museum Tours
Sunday Morning Worship Experience
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour
Billingsley Historic House Tours
Arabic class
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June 26th
W.G.O.B. (Wick, Gillespie, O'Brien, Bryce)
The music is jazz, from classic standards to modern, with an original twist.
A four-piece band, including drums, bass, keyboards, saxophone
July 17th
Barbara Martin and Mac Walter
Great Acoustic Blues and Jazz
August 28th
~A double bill~
Ray Kaminsky & Fast Eddie Galvin~Blues at its best
Dame's Rocket ~ Surf-a-billy-folk-rock ~
Original & cover. Swing, country & a little blues. Rod Smith, Eric
Agner, Jimmy Brink, Karen Taylor & a special guest or two.
Sept 18th
The Amazons~ Grace Griffith, Jeff Harding, Lynn Hollyfield,
Nina Spruill, Paul Sheets, Norm Thorne and Kevin Kirby
The Woods Concerts' Finale-tried and true mix of folk, pop and blues,
a sprinkling of originals-all seasoned with amazing vocals.
Shows at Saturday, 8pm. Adults-$12; Foundation Members, Students-$10;
Kids under twelve-$5
Directions: From the beltway take exit 3A (Indian Head Highway, Route
210, south). Travel about 10 miles to Bryan Point Road sign/exit on
your right (next right after Farmington Rd.). Take this exit/service
road off Indian Head Hwy; turn left at first stop sign and right at
second stop sign onto Bryan Point Road. Follow CONCERT signs to 2001
Bryan Point Road.
For information call 301-292-5665, 301-292-1139 or send an email to
Doris Sharp at dsh-@fergusonfoundation.org.
Refreshments available
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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
Norma Jean's Column on her new web site.: http://www.freewebs.com/normajeanf
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Joyce Dowling
Your web host at AccokeekMD.com
http://www.accokeekmd.com/
301-782-9922
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