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Unique gift, FreeCycle, Keeping holidays safe + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Dec 14, 2004 01:00 PST
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In this edition:
Unique Gift
Latest News
Announcements - Invitation to FreeCycle
Calendar
MORE EVENTS -
Volunteer/Community Service Needed
County News
Norma Jean's Column
Need a last minute or unique gift for someone
living in the area? How about one-on-one internet
training for your friends or relatives? They'll
get personal attention on their computer in their
home or office at their speed and level of skill.
Or ask someone to buy it for you!
Local references available from women who had
limited computer skills and are creating and
updating their own web sites after only one
lesson. Don't need a web site? Just want Mom or
another loved one to learn how to use email and
the world wide web better? Get a gift certificate
now for internet training.:
<http://www.drix.net/DWD/gift.html> Or call Joyce
Dowling at 301-782-9922
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Accokeek area stories in the local papers this
week can be found from
http://www.accokeekmd.com/news.html
SELECTED STORIES (Sorry it's been so long - here's ~a month's worth)
Old specter of racism lurks in flames of arson
Washington Times - Dec. 10, 2004
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20041209-102121-5040r.htm
Holiday Happenings
Mount Vernon Gazette, VA - Dec 9, 2004
Based in Accokeek, MD., Accokeek Creek Theatre
Company brings a Washington, DC, tradition, Jeff
Goode's Christmas comedy "The Eight: Reindeer
Monologues,"
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=43998&paper=69&cat=115
Local schools honored for achievement on state test
Maryland Gazette - Dec. 9, 2004
Local schools who received certificates were
Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School in
Accokeek... Potomac Landing Elementary School in
Fort Washington...
http://www.gazette.net/200450/clinton/news/249621-1.html
Gamers engage in friendly battle
Maryland Gazette - Dec. 9, 2004
Thomas Gelzer (middle), 13, of Indian Head
hesitates over whether to play his card as his
brother Corey (top), 12, looks on during a game
of "Magic" at ComicsMD in Accokeek Friday. The
store runs tournaments on the weekends as a place
for the area's youth to find some non-computer
fun.
http://www.gazette.net/200450/clinton/news/249620-1.html
Arson ignites motive rumors
Washington Times, DC - Dec 8, 2004
I try not to go there first, but it doesn't leave
your mind," said Mrs. Weimer, who lives in
Accokeek.
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20041208-104915-6570r.htm
Police plan for keeping holidays safe
Maryland Gazette - Dec. 2, 2004
Officers in District 4 and District 5, which
cover south county communities including Clinton,
Brandywine, Upper Marlboro, Fort Washington, and
Accokeek, said that greater police visibility
helps discourage criminals from shoplifting and
robbing gift-laden shoppers.
http://www.gazette.net/200449/clinton/news/248379-1.html
Hunting is a long-time tradition in this area
Maryland Gazette - Dec. 2, 2004
I am writing in response to the Nov. 18 article,
"Hunters, waterfront residents at odds,"
regarding the National Park Service's
consideration of ending waterfowl hunting along
the Potomac and Piscataway Creek....
Byron Williams, Accokeek
http://www.gazette.net/200449/princegeorgescty/letters/248214-1.html
Protecting General Washington's Vista
Mount Vernon Gazette, VA - Nov 18, 2004
The first group to recognize potential
encroachment along the Maryland shore was not the
Mount Vernon Ladies Association, but a collection
of landowners in Prince George's county calling
themselves the Moyaone Association (MOY-un)....
With the federal park a reality, Accokeek
successfully convinced Maryland, then Prince
George's and Charles counties to grant property
tax credits...
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=43131&paper=69&cat=104
Accokeek author debut aims to inspire parents
Maryland Gazette - Nov 17, 2004
Beryl Brackett wants county parents to read her
debut novel "Missing Daddy," and reflect on how
their behavior affects their children.
http://www.gazette.net/200447/clinton/news/246154-1.html
Farmers, developers win another reprieve from county
Business Gazette - Nov. 10, 2004
Marilynn M. Bland (D-Dist. 9) of Temple Hills
introduced the three most recent rural tier
bills.
http://www.gazette.net/200445/princegeorgescty/county/243704-1.html
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*** RECYCLING + FREE STUFF = FREECYCLING ***
Please join us in the new FreeCycle email list
for Prince George's Co. It's part of a world-wide
project. Give away your old things to people
online instead of letting them take up space in
our landfill. And GET FREE STUFF from others
right in your area.
http://www.pgcares.com/freecycle.html
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The Greater Accokeek Civic Association's November
newsletter is online. "Join GACA volunteers as we
sing carols at the nearby nursing home in Fort
Washington, across Livingston Road from the new
CVS on 210 (across from the Swan Creek Road
Safeway). We will meet at 6:30 PM on Wed., Dec.
15, at the nursing home. Everyone is welcome. You
can bring light refreshments to share as we party
after the singing. On Saturday, Dec. 18 the
community is invited to help GACA volunteers set
up a community Holiday Tree in front of B & Js
Carryout, starting around 9 AM."
http://www.geocities.com/AccokeekCivic/
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Bob Bartlett of Accokeek emailed to tell us about
the Accokeek Creek Theater Company, it's web site
<http://www.accokeekcreek.com/>, & their next
show.:
THIS WEEKEND ONLY!!
THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES appears at The
Black Box Theater in Indian Head, Maryland at
11:00 p.m. Tickets for the show are $15. Please
call 800-494-8497 or 301-743-3040 or visit The
Black Box Theater for more information.
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THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
Council Hearing Room
County Administration Building
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Thursday , December 16, 2004
DSP-03046/01 ROSE CREEK ESTATES CLUSTER (FORMERLY ROSEWOOD ESTATES)
(TCPII/169/03-01)
Council District: 09 Municipality: None.
Tier: Developing.
Located north of McKendree Road, approximately
1,000 feet west of US 301. (PA 85A)
R-R Zone (61.46 acres) (10/7/04)
Maryland Homes KC, LLC, Applicant
Request: Change Name, Add New Architecture,
Change Sewer Alignment and Revise Conditions 15
and 16 of District Council Order.
Action must be taken on or before 12/16/04.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL, with conditions
(ZHANG)
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
Current Notice
http://www.mncppc.org/pgco/planning/notices/ntcurrnt.htm
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Recent Senate Votes:
Debt Limit Extension Act
Vote Passed (52-44, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate approved this bill allowing the
Treasury Department to borrow an additional $800
billion above the current debt limit.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted NO
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted NO
Consolidated Appropriations Act Conference Report
Vote Agreed to (65-30, 5 Not Voting)
The Senate gave final approval to the $388
billion omnibus spending package that combines
the final nine 2005 appropriations bills.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted NO
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES
Recent House Votes:
Debt Limit Extension Act
Vote Passed (208-204, 21 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to a bill allowing
the Treasury Department to borrow an additional
$800 billion above the current debt limit.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted NO
Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act
Vote Passed (269-120, 43 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill which would allow
citizens to book passage on private flights into
outer space.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted NO
Consolidated Appropriations Act Conference Report
Vote Passed (344-51, 1 Present, 37 Not Voting)
The House passed this $388 billion omnibus
spending package that combines the final nine
2005 appropriations bills.
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:
14
Partly Cloudy
39°F
6:30 PM - 9 PM
AAAS Book Club
15
Mostly Sunny
37°F
7 PM - 9 PM
Brandywine North-Keys Civic Association
16
Mostly Sunny
41°F
10 AM - 4 PM
This Fair Lady: The Life of Lettice Lee - Darnall's Chance House Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
11 AM - 3 PM
Getting Out the Vote: The Political Scene in the 1800s
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
ADORE - A Dialogue on Race & Ethnicity
17
Partly Cloudy
45°F
10 AM - 4 PM
This Fair Lady: The Life of Lettice Lee - Darnall's Chance House Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
10 AM - 4 PM
Darnall's Chance Museum House tours
11 AM - 3 PM
Getting Out the Vote: The Political Scene in the 1800s 18
10 AM - 4 PM
This Fair Lady: The Life of Lettice Lee - Darnall's Chance House Museum
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
GBM- General Body Meeting
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
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10:30 AM
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
8 AM - 9:30 AM
Sunday Morning Worship Experience
10 AM - 4 PM
This Fair Lady: The Life of Lettice Lee - Darnall's Chance House Museum
10 AM - 3 PM
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour
11 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday Morning Worship Experience
12 PM - 4 PM
Darnall's Chance Museum House tour
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 PM - 4 PM
Billingsley Historic House Tours
12 PM - 4 PM
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
[Need volunteer to keep up our Accokeek Calendar. See below.]
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MORE EVENTS
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Coping Skills Tool Box is held from 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. Tuesdays at Southern Maryland Hospital
Center Library, 7503 Surratts Road, Clinton.
Boost health-enhancing feelings of peace and
calm, balance and relaxation and relieve the
emotional distress of anger, anxiety, depression
and sadness. Call 301-292-5650.
A hands on computer training class, Introduction
to Email, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the
harmony Hall Regional Center, 2nd floor computer
room, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. The
cost is $35 for residents and CPCUG members; $45
for others. Register by phone at 301-203-6040 or
www.pgparks.com.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
Mocha Moms Inc. of Southern Prince George's
County will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m every
Wednesday at the Marlow Heights Community Center,
2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights. Call
301-423-0505.
A fitness class for senior citizens, "1, 2, 3,
Exercise with Lee," meets from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Camp
Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp
Springs. Standing, sitting and walking exercises
will be conducted. The cost is $7 per month. Call
301-449-0490.
A Tiny Tots Club, for grades 1 to 4, will be held
from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at Baden Community
Center 13603 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine.
Enjoy recreational programs and activities
including field trips, games, arts and crafts and
sports. Call 301-888-1500.
Thursday, Dec. 16
Blood pressure screenings are offered on a
walk-in basis from noon to 8 p.m. every Thursday
at the Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Solarium, 7503 Surratts Road, Clinton. Call
301-877-5700.
Square dancing is offered in Room K-101 and Bid
Whist is played in Room B-91 on Thursdays from
12:30 to 3 p.m. at Camp Springs Senior Center,
6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs. Call
301-449-0490.
Bingo is held Thursday evenings at Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 9619, 6527 Suitland Road,
Morningside. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bird
games begin at 7 p.m. and regular games begin at
8 p.m. Call 301-735-5290.
A hands on computer training class, Windows
Maintenance and Computer Troubleshooting, will be
held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the harmony Hall
Regional Center, 2nd floor computer room, 10701
Livingston Road, Fort Washington. The cost is $35
for residents and CPCUG members; $45 for others.
Register by phone at 301-203-6040.
The Professional Child Care Provider Network of
Prince George's County Inc., will hold its South
County meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the
Surratts-Clinton Library, 9400 Piscataway Road.
The topic will be hyperactive children. RSVP to
Irene Jenkins at 301-292-5722.
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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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