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At-large plan, $50 oil, Homelessness data, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Oct 16, 2004 23:30 PDT
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In this edition:
Latest News
Announcements - Pollwatchers needed, Absentee
Ballot, Planning Charrette, + more
Calendar
MORE EVENTS - Puppet Show, Painting Workshop, Hayrides, Young Goblins, + more
Volunteer/Community Service Needed
County News
Norma Jean's Column - new site
Accokeek area stories in the local papers this
week can be found from
http://www.accokeekmd.com/news.html
SELECTED STORIES
At-large plan comes under fire
Business Gazette - Gaithersburg,MD,USA
Councilwoman Marilynn Bland (D-Dist. 9) of
Clinton, who is hosting the forum, has invited
attorneys from as far away as Norfolk, Va.,
representatives from the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the
National Council of Negro Women and the American
Civil Liberties Union.
<http://www.gazette.net/200440/bowie/news/238253-1.html>
$50 oil probably won't cause a huge economic mess - USA Today
Matt Mulder, 31, who drives at least 40 minutes
from his home in Alexandria, Va., to his job at a
non-profit in Accokeek, Md., has been taking
public transportation more to save gasoline
costs. He is considering buying a hybrid or a
more fuel-efficient car to replace his
12-year-old Jeep Wrangler.
''I feel like it's a responsible thing to do,'' he says.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/2004-09-27-oil_x.htm
'Question H' forum clouds at-large seat issue
Business Gazette - Gaithersburg,MD,USA
Councilwoman Marilynn Bland (D-Dist. 9) of
Clinton organized the community forum last week,
the first such forum to allow the public to ask
questions about the controversial Question H.
<http://www.gazette.net/200441/princegeorgescty/county/239201-1.html>
County Council seeks homelessness data
Business Gazette - Gaithersburg,MD,USA
Councilwoman Marilynn Bland (D-Dist. 9) of
Clinton asked Thompson whether he had any idea
based on previous counts.
<http://www.gazette.net/200441/princegeorgescty/county/239205-1.html>
Accokeek postal worker pleads guilty to bribery, money laundering
Business Gazette - Gaithersburg,MD,USA
Following a joint investigation by the FBI, U.S.
postal inspectors and the U.S. Postal Service's
Office of the Inspector General, federal
officials announced Thursday that a retired
postal worker from Accokeek pled guilty to taking
bribes for the past 12 years.
http://www.gazette.net/200441/princegeorgescty/updates/239792-1.html
Pr. George's Considers Building Slowdown
Washington Post - Washington,DC,USA
Marilynn Bland (D-Clinton), whose district takes
in most of southern Prince George's. Bland
created a controversy this year when she used her
council privilege to hold up development projects
in the southern tier.
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28051-2004Oct12.html>
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Concerned voters:
TrueVoteMD.org, is officially launching our
recruitment drive for our statewide pollwatching
program. Poll watchers will provide voters with
surveys on the voting machines and report
incidents on Election Day so we can develop a
more complete picture of problems with paperless
e-voting for the media, public education,
litigation and informing legislators.
Why is Pollwatching Important This Year?
As TrueVoters know, Linda Lamone, head of the
State Board of Elections, maintains that the
Diebold voting system is accurate and secure -
even though there is no way to make sure your
vote has been counted or to conduct recounts or
audits on these machines. We know that voters
in MD reported that entire races were missing
from their electronic ballots, that machines
crashed and lost votes, and that machines
switched votes.
We also know that the Attorney General of
California is suing Diebold for fraud - i.e. for
making fraudulent product claims i.e. that the
machines accurately count votes! We know that a
few weeks ago, an election had to be cancelled in
Georgia because the Diebold system was crashing.
We know that computer security expert Dr. Michael
Wertheimer testified that it is safer to buy a
book on Amazon than it is to vote in Maryland -
and that this system is a security trainwreck.
Pollwatching is important ths year because - in
order to continue to push for a paper trail and
restore integrity to elections - we need
citizens on the ground documenting real problems
voters have at the polls to counter the
misinformation from Diebold and the State of
Maryland.
Paperless electronic voting is in fact a serious
threat to our democracy and pollwatching is the
frontlines work needed to defend it. We need
citizen pollwatchers inside and outside the
polling place. "Insiders" will be on the look
out for distressed voters and voting machines.
Outside pollwatchers will be handing out
educational flyers to voters and inviting them to
file 'incident reports' documenting any voting
problem they experience, with the Diebold
machines or anything else that arises.
In the event of a problem you will call in to
TrueVote's Rapid Response Team and we will relay
the information to the TrueVote Legal and Media
Teams. We will do our best to provide immediate
assistance to voters AND all information that we
gather will be put into a national database to
assist with efforts to improve election integrity
for the future.
You can volunteer for any amount of time, even a
few hours if that is all you have to spare! If
you'd like to volunteer, TrueVoteMD has training
sessions scheduled throughout the state in
October to familiarize pollwatchers with all the
information needed on Election Day such as:
Background information about TrueVoteMD.org and electronic voting problems
Information about legal issues regarding pollwatching
Basic guidelines for inside and outside pollwatchers
Instructions for how to deal with challenges from election judges
Guidelines for educating voters and dealing with opposing views
If you are interested in becoming a pollwatcher
with TrueVoteMD.org, please go to
<http://www.truevotemd.org/take_action_watchers.asp>
to enter in your contact information and sign up
for a training session. If you'd like more
information, please contact Amanda Bowers at
ama-@freshaircleanpolitics.org, or at
301-270-6150. Also, pollwatching is even more fun
if you do it with friends. Ask them to join you
and do their part in this November's election!
To watch "Invisible Ballots" call Joyce Dowling
for information on viewing times in Brandywine.:
301-782-9922
Pollwatcher training will be Oct. 25 at Davies
Memorial UU Church, 7400 Temple Hill Rd., Camp
Springs - call Joyce for more information
301-782-9922.
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A completed Absentee Ballot Application that is
mailed must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the
Tuesday before the election (Oct. 26). A
completed Absentee Ballot Application that is
faxed must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the
Tuesday before the election. After the deadline,
a Late Application for Absentee Ballot must be
completed in person at your County Board of
Elections.
http://www.elections.state.md.us/registered_voters/absentee_ballot.html
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The Maryland-Nationial Capital Park and Planning Commission
(M-NCPPC)
Is Hosting A
Planning Charrette
for the
Henson Creek-South Potomac Master Plan
What is a Charrette?
"The Charrette is a multi-day, collaborative
planning and design effort with the goal of
arriving at a comprehensive, feasible plan that
represents transformative community change."
In these sessions, participants help planners
root out potential problems, identify and debate
solutions, and create a plan that can be
implemented. The charrette process compresses
planning into a matter of days and bring all the
stakeholders--and all the issues--into one room.
In the face of so much information, expertise and
expectation, it's hard for developers, designers
and community participants not to pitch in and
create a plan!"
Why should you participate?
o To consider economic development opportunities.
o To address urban design and quality of life issues.
o To contribute in addressing local transportation planning issues.
o To address historic preservation and rural conservation issues
o To address public facility needs including
schools, fire, parks and recreation, etc."
Dates and Times: (Location Ark of Safety
Christian Church, Oxon Hill Shopping Center, 6301
Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD)
Pre-Charrette Workshop:
Monday, 18 Oct 2004, 6 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Planning Charrette:
Thursday 4 Nov 2004, 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Saturday 6 Nov 2004, 9:30 A.M. - Noon
Monday 8 Nov 2004, 6 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Wednesday 10 Nov 2004, 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Post Charrette:
Thursday 9 Dec 2004, 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. (Location To Be Determined)
For further information, visit http://www.mnccppc.org/cpd/HensonSPotomac.htm or
call (301) 952-4225.
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INTERNET ALERT
FDIC Consumer Alerts - Phishing Scam
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/alerts/index.html
Similar scams happen to banks, ebay, and other
sites - check the link to the site & never give
private, personal information to these
organizations upon their request - they won't ask
for it! When in doubt, call them on the phone or
type the address in the browser.
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THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
Council Hearing Room
County Administration Building
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Thursday, Oct. 21
A-9960 MANOKEEK
Council District: 09 Municipality: None.
Tier: Developing.
The subject property is located on the
east and west sides of Manning Road East,
approximately 340 feet north of
MD 228. (PA 84)
(12.54± acres) (1/21/04)
R-R Zone
TSC/MUMA Mattawoman Associates, LP, Applicant
Request: R-R Zone to the M-X-T Zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
* APPROVAL, with conditions for 8.57 acres west of Manning Road
* DENIAL of 3.96 acres east of Manning Road.
(WALLACE)
ZONING CASES TO BE HEARD (Inquiries and requests
for Staff Reports call 301-952-3530 or
http://www.mncppc.org/pgco/planning/agendas/agcurrnt.htm
4-04102 HOMELAND RECREATIONAL FACILITY
(TCPI/68/04)
Council District: 09 Municipality: None.
Tier: Developing.
Located on Livingston Road east of MD 210 at Shiloh Church Road.(PA 83)
1 Lot, R-R Zone
(26.3 acres) (7/13/04)
VOX II, LLC, Applicant
Action must be taken on or before 10/21/04.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
* 4-04102 - APPROVAL, with
conditions, including a Variation from Section
24-130
* TCPI/68/04 - APPROVAL, with conditions
(DEL BALZO/LOCKARD)
http://www.mncppc.org/pgco/planning/notices/ntcurrnt.htm
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Recent Senate Votes:
Confirmation of Porter J. Goss, of Florida, To Be
Director of Central Intelligence
Vote Confirmed (77-17, 6 Not Voting)
Porter Goss was confirmed as the new head of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted NO
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES
Working Families Tax Relief Act
Vote Passed (92-3, 5 Not Voting)
Both chambers passed this $149.5 billion tax
measure extending tax cuts for businesses and the
middle class that were set to expire at the end
of the year.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted YES
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES
National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004
Vote Passed (96-2, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate overwhelmingly approved this bill that
restructures the intelligence community and
places nonmilitary intelligence
agencies-including the FBI and CIA-under the
control of a national intelligence director.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted YES
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES
Recent House Votes:
Pledge Protection Act
Vote Passed (247-173, 13 Not Voting)
This House bill would prevent federal courts from
ruling on cases involving the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted NO
Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act
Vote Passed (339-65, 30 Not Voting)
With less than six weeks until the election, this
$149.5 billion tax measure was passed by both
chambers of Congress.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted NO
Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act
Vote Passed (415-0, 17 Not Voting)
This House bill would ban "spyware" software that
monitors a person's Internet activity.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted YES
American Jobs Creation Act
Vote Passed (280-141, 12 Not Voting)
The House approved the conference report for this
bill that would create $145 billion in new tax
breaks for manufacturers and repeal a domestic
tax break that the World Trade Organization ruled
is an illegal export subsidy.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted NO
9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act
Vote Passed (282-134, 17 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that addresses issues
raised by the 9/11 Commission and adds
immigration reforms not found in the Senate
version of the bill.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted YES
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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:
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SERVICE: Can Unitarian Universalists Have Religious Experiences?
8 AM - 9:30 AM
Sunday Morning Worship Experience
10 AM - 3 PM
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour
10 AM - 4 PM
This Fair Lady: The Life of Lettice Lee - Darnall's Chance House Museum
11 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday Morning Worship Experience
12 PM - 4 PM
Darnall's Chance Museum House tour
12 PM - 4 PM
Billingsley Historic House Tours
12 PM - 4 PM
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
12 PM - 4 PM
Getting Out the Vote: The Political Scene in the 1800s
12 PM - 4 PM
History Days at Home - Surratt House Museum
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Young Adults Group
1 PM - 2 PM
Arabic class
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Partly Cloudy
65°F
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Chance Showers
69°F
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Chance Showers
72°F
7 PM - 9 PM
Brandywine North-Keys Civic Association
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10 AM - 4 PM
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
10 AM - 4 PM
This Fair Lady: The Life of Lettice Lee - Darnall's Chance House Museum
11 AM - 3 PM
Getting Out the Vote: The Political Scene in the 1800s
7:30 PM - 9 PM
'The Power of Myth' DVD and discussion
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10 AM - 4 PM
This Fair Lady: The Life of Lettice Lee - Darnall's Chance House Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
Darnall's Chance Museum House tours
10 AM - 4 PM
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
11 AM - 3 PM
Getting Out the Vote: The Political Scene in the 1800s
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10 AM - 4 PM
This Fair Lady: The Life of Lettice Lee - Darnall's Chance House Museum
12 PM - 4 PM
Getting Out the Vote: The Political Scene in the 1800s
12 PM - 4 PM
History Days at Home - Surratt House Museum
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bible Study
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10:30 AM
SERVICE: Oh, The Places We'll Go!
7 PM
Frances Poulenc Trio Concert
8 AM - 9:30 AM
Sunday Morning Worship Experience
10 AM - 3 PM
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour
10 AM - 4 PM
This Fair Lady: The Life of Lettice Lee - Darnall's Chance House Museum
11 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday Morning Worship Experience
12 PM - 4 PM
Billingsley Historic House Tours
12 PM - 4 PM
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
12 PM - 4 PM
Darnall's Chance Museum House tour
12 PM - 4 PM
History Days at Home - Surratt House Museum
12 PM - 4 PM
Getting Out the Vote: The Political Scene in the 1800s
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Young Adults Group
1 PM - 2 PM
Arabic class
25
7 PM - 9 PM
Poll watch training
26
Last day for Absentee Ballot receipt
[Need volunteer to keep up our Accokeek Calendar. See below.]
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MORE EVENTS
Thursday, October 21, 4:30 pm
Puppet Show
Enjoy watching and listening to the puppets.
Ages 6-12; FREE
Indian Queen Recreation Center
9551 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington
Information: 301-292-9191; TTY 301-203-6030
Saturday, October 23, 3:30-5 pm
Oriental Brush Painting Workshop with Kid-Kueng Kan
Learn some interesting, Oriental painting techniques. Fee includes materials
Fee: Resident $25; Non-Resident $30
Harmony Hall Regional Center/John Addison Concert Hall
10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington
Information: 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803
SMARTlink #49293
Saturday, October 23, 6 pm
Harvest Hayride & Scarecrow Workshop
Take a hayride through the fields of Harmony Hall
and bring some old clothing to make a scarecrow
for your home.
All ages welcome.
Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6
Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington
Information: 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030
Thursday, October 28, 6 pm
Young Goblins
Tom Lilly captivates an audience with bright,
colorful magic and plenty of comedy. He uses
audience participation to mesmerize young and
old. Tom is a balloon expert; he can twist
anything from outrageous hats to the starship
enterprise. Beowulf T. Wonderbunny can also be
seen accompanying him for children's shows.
Beowulf is a real bunny that loves children and
is absolutely adorable! Tom is also a crazy
fire-eater and an out-of-control juggler.
Pre-registration required.
All ages welcome.
Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4
Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington
Information: 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030
Saturday, October 30, 8 pm
The Hardway Connection
Enjoy a dynamic, soul-blues sound that took
first-place honors at the 11th Annual National
Blues Talent Competition in 1994.
All ages welcome.
Tickets: $15/general, $12/students & seniors
Harmony Hall Regional Center/John Addison Concert Hall
10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington
Information: 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803
The Amazons (Grace Griffith, Lynn Hollyfield &
Co.) will be the feature performers at Cafe
Florian on Nov. 13 --- FREE open mic coffee house
Davies Memorial UU Church
7400 Temple Hill Rd., Camp Springs
Information: 301-856-2573
http://www.dmuuc.org/music/open_mic.html
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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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