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The Prince George’s PostA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Since 1932Vol. 85, No. 3January 19 — January 25, 2017Prince George’s County, MarylandNewspaper of RecordBowie State Bulldogs TakeDown Shaw Bears, 64–61Phone: 301-627-090025 centsBy PRESS OFFICERBowie State UniversityRALEIGH,NC—BowieState University men’s basketball picked up a much neededconference victory on Wednesday night, taking down the ShawUniversity Bears 64–61 beforea packed house at the C.C.Spaulding Gymnasium. The victory halted a three-game Bulldogs slide and set their seasonmark at 7–9 overall and 4–2 inleague play.Juniors Ahmaad Wilson (Baltimore, Md.) and DayshawnWells (Baltimore, Md.) alongwith senior Khary Doby (Col-Jayson Williams, former Special Assistant to County Executive Baker and former VP of Strategic Alliances for the PrinceGeorge’s County Economic Development Corporation, started his own company (Mayson-Dixon Strategic Consulting) in September 2015. Since then, the company has partnered with Princeton Strategies out of Philadelphia, PA, and currently servesover 30 clients across 6 states.PHOTO BY MONICA BRISCO OF MASON DIXON STRATEGIC CONSULTINGNew Year Brings New Partnership forPrince George’s County Consulting FirmBy MONICA BRISCOMDSCBOWIE, MD,—MaysonDixon Strategic Consulting, aBowie-based business development and public affairs firm thatspecializes in strategic planningfor government agencies, nonprofits, for-profit businesses,elected officials, and communitydevelopers, is excited to announce a new partnership withPrinceton Strategies LLC, as ofJanuary 1, 2017.Princeton Strategies is a political consulting firm that specializes in fundraising, grassroots organizing, and campaignstrategy. The two millennial-Council Chair DaviesAnnounces CommitteeAssignments and Appointmentsfor Legislative Year 2017By PRESS OFFICERPG County CouncilUPPERMARLBORO,MD—Prince George’s CountyCouncil Chair Derrick L. Davishas announced Council committee assignments and appointments to County boards andcommissions for LegislativeYear 2017.Council Member Karen R.Toles will serve as Health, Education and Human ServicesCommittee (HEHS) chair, assisted in this work by CouncilMember Deni L. Taveras whowill serve as committee vicechair. Committee members include Council Member MelFranklin, Council Member Andrea C. Harrison, and CouncilMember Todd Turner.Included among the agencies,institutions and issues of concern to HEHS: The PrinceGeorge’s County Board of Education—Transfers and BudgetAmendments; Prince George’sCommunity College; CitizensComplaint Oversight Panel; Di-mensions Healthcare Corporation (Certificate of Need Reviews); Board of Elections;Family Services-Americanswith Disabilities Act and relateditems; County Health Department; all Board of Health issues;Human Relations Commission;Board of License Commissioners; the Prince George’s CountyMemorial Library System; andSocial Services.Council Member Andrea C.Harrison will chair the Planning, Zoning and EconomicDevelopmentCommittee(PZED). Council MemberObie Patterson (D)—District8, will serve as committeevice-chair. PZED Members include Council Vice-Chair Dannielle Glaros and CouncilMembers Mel Franklin andKaren R. Toles.In addition to County zoningand subdivision bills, and planning and land-use regulations,PZED is also responsible for reviewing the Economic DevelopSee COUNCIL Page A3U.S. Department of EducationReleases Guidance on Civil Rightsof Students With DisabilitiesThe DCL and question and answerdocument released today offer additional information about the legal limitations on use of restraint or seclusion to assist school districts inmeeting their obligations to studentswith disabilitiesCommunity, Page A3owned and operated consultingfirms will now be able to offeran expanded line of services including political campaignfundraising, organizing, and consulting; marketing and digitalcommunications; non-profitfundraising and development;and business development. Together, the two firms serve over30 clients across 6 states and theDistrict of Columbia.Jayson Williams, founder andCEO of Mayson-Dixon StrategicConsulting, said, “I am extremely proud of the work thatwe have accomplished atSee MDSC Page A5lege Park, Md.) accounted for14, 13 and 11 points respectivelyfor the Bulldogs. Senior EnuomaEbinum (Greenbelt, Md.) wasresponsible for nine points,seven rebounds and two assistswhile junior Omari George (Baltimore, Md.) came off the benchto add six points, four reboundsand a steal.Redshirt freshman DavidBelle (Hyattsville, Md.) startedhis second consecutive game,chipping in nine points on 3-of3 shooting from the field and 3of-4 free throws and pulledSee BULLDOGS Page A6Kyaja Williams TabbedCIAA Rookie of the WeekBy PRESS OFFICERBowie State UiversityCHARLOTTE, NC—TheCentral Intercollegiate AthleticAssociation (CIAA) in conjunction with women’s basketballcoaches and media relations directors released its weeklyhonor roll and Bowie State’sKyaja Williams has been tabbedRookie of the Week for the second time this season. Williamscame off the Bulldogs bench torecord a game-high 12 points(on 5-of-10 shooting from thefield) and eight rebounds to goalong with a game-high foursteals to lead Bowie State to a59–37 win at Saint Augustine’slast Thursday night. The Bull-dogs are ranked 8th in the latestD2SIDA Atlantic Region Pollwith a 12–2 overall record and4–0 mark in league play.Kyaja WilliamsPHOTO COURTESY BOWIE STATEEDC Job Fair Brings Veterans in From the Cold‘Operation 500’ Jobs and Resource Fair Thanks Local Veterans with More Than 250 Job OpportunitiesBy LORI C. VALENTINEPGCEDCCAPITOLHEIGHTS,MD—More than 300 Veterans,Veteran employers and resourceproviders braved the cold yesterday morning to come out tothe Prince George’s CountyEconomic Development Corporation’s (EDC) third installmentof ‘Operation 500’—its Veteranjobs and resource event gearedtowards securing good, highwage jobs for Prince George’sCounty Veterans. EDC President and CEO Jim Colemanwelcomed over 60 private sector employers and resource partners to Dave & Buster’s to connect local Veterans to hot jobopportunities, healthcare, housing and education resources.Many of the employers attendedprevious Operation 500 events,and were anxious to sign up forthis event because of the caliberof Veterans they met in PrinceGeorge’s County.“Prince George’s County ison fire today! It is completelyunacceptable for any Veteranwho wants a job and a great career here in Prince George’sCounty to not have one,” saidAssessing President Obama’sImpact and His LegacyBarack Obama’s passion and steadyhand made a huge difference in charting a progressive course and positivelyimpacted the lives of ordinary Americans. Black Americans felt both thepride of his accomplishments and thepain when it was clear his opponentssought to diminish a great American.Commentary, Page A4EDC President and CEO Jim Coleman (R) and Development Manager Nichelle Holmes meetwith Veterans at “Operation 500” Veteran Jobs and Resource Fair at Dave & Buster’s.PHOTO COURTESY LORI C. VALENTINEColeman. “With 2,700 Veteranswho do not have jobs in PrinceGeorge’s County, a medianhousehold income up by 5,000, more than 10 millionin new construction in thepipeline for the County and abrand new hotel and casino thatis bringing 3,600 new jobs toINSIDEGovernor Larry Hogan Announces2017 Maryland Jobs InitiativeBAs the centerpiece of this initiative, the governor announced theMore Jobs for Marylanders Act, aproposal to create thousands of jobsand attract businesses by eliminatingall state taxes for ten years for newmanufacturing employers that createjobs in high unemployment areas.Business, Page A5the County, there is no reasonthat EDC should not be fightinglike crazy to make sure that wecare for those who have puttheir very lives on the line forus. Our freedoms rest on thevery ground they walk on andwe are committed to not leavingone Veteran behind.”Movie Review: Rogue One:A Star Wars StoryRogue One adds a few colorfuldetails to the saga, and certainlythere is pleasure in revisiting a favorite place you’ve been manytimes before. But it’s not an “event”film. For the first time, it really doesjust feel like an episode.Out on the Town, Page A6Employers at yesterday’sVeteran Jobs and Resource Fairhad more than 250 jobs thatneed to be filled immediately.According to Walter Simmons,EDC Director of WorkforceSee VETERANS Page A5Earth TalkDear EarthTalk:What are environmentalists doingto prepare for a Trump presidency?—Robert EckholmWashington, D.C.Features, Page A7
A2 — January 19 — January 25, 2017 — The Prince George’s PostTowns andNEIGHBORSIn and Around Morningside-SkylineWant to help with the annualcount of the homeless?On Wednesday, Jan. 25, morethan 200 volunteers and staff fromthe Prince George’s County Department of Social Services willparticipate in the annual Point-InTime (PIT) count of homeless individuals from 6:00 a.m. untilmidnight. This event is part of anationwide effort to identify thoseexperiencing homelessness inour communities.Just as in years past, the volunteers and staff will be armedwith advanced technology, andexperienced team leaders, as theycanvas homeless encampments,parks, libraries, public transit areas, soup kitchens, shopping centers, eateries and other placesknown to be frequented by unsheltered homeless people duringthe cold winter months.For additional informationabout the annual Point-In-Timecount, or if you would like todonate and/or volunteer contactDennis Lewis at (301) 909-6041or dennis.lewis@maryland.gov.PeopleMary Deans called to saywhat a wonderful Christmas shehad—almost all her family cameto her Allies Road home for thecelebration, about 20 in all.Everyone except grandson JustinCoffren who is away at collegeat Ohio Tech.Christina Gwynn Evald, formerly of Clinton, celebrated her95th birthday on Jan. 9.Congratulations to SamanthaJackson of Oxon Hill for winningthe title of 2017 Prince George’sCounty’s Youth Poet Laureate.Feel like dancing?Come out and square dancewith the Swinging Seniors onTuesday afternoons from 12:45to 2:45 in the Maryland Roomof the Camp Springs Senior Activity Center, 6420 AllentownRoad. For information, call Daveor Ruth Phillips, 301-283-2747.Changing landscapeBishop McNamara HighSchool will break ground Jan.26 for the construction of theAndy Mona ‘82 Student Center.And on Sept. 14, 2017, they’llhost a dedication ceremony tocelebrate its completion. “Vin-by Mary McHale 301 735 3451cent ‘Cap’ and Christina Mona,along with the entire Mona family, have engaged with McNamara to help fund this meaningful and permanent way to honorAndy’s spirit and legacy.” (Fromthe Annual Report)McNamara also will open arevolutionary new wing: The LaReine Science Center where science classes will be held andmodern ideas “will thrive.”Gold’s Gym, which openedin December at Ritchie Station,is charging only 1 to join, and 9.99 per month, if you enrollby Jan. 31. They offer an outdoor turf area, indoor track andturf, basketball half court, cycling classes, Zumba, Les MillsGRIT, cardio cinema, bodypump, Pilates equipment, yogaand more. Call 301-850-4378.A Circulator Bus Programhas been launched at NationalHarbor and is now available foruse by the public. Three shuttlesrun between National Harbor,Gaylord National, Tanger Outlets and MGM. Service will be7/24, between the hours of 11a.m. to 4 a.m. The cost is 5 foran all-day pass.Road work continues on Allentown Road, in front of Andrews, and Suitland Road, withoccasional lane closures.Coming upCatholic Schools Week at St.Philip the Apostle School startsSunday, Jan. 29 at the 9:00Mass, followed by an OpenHouse at 10. For information,call 301-423-4740.In fact, Catholic Schools Weekis celebrated by Catholic schoolsall over the country. If you havean interest, contact the Catholicschool in your community for information about their OpenHouse, tour or other activities.She was an FBIfingerprint specialistMary Lou Spalding Wise, 89,FBI retiree and longtime CampSprings resident, died Dec. 18at her home. She was born inDrayden, Md., to Charles H.Spalding, Sr. and Mary VioletTippett Spalding.In 1950 she married LeonardWise at Holy Ghost Church inIssue, and they eventually settledin Camp Springs where they be-Brandywine-AquascoTHE LEGACY OFFREDERICK DOUGLASSHIGH SCHOOLThe program promoting andpreserving the legacy of FrederickDouglass High School was heldJanuary 5, 2017 in the multipurpose room at Frederick DouglassHigh School. Mr. Eddie Scott,Principal of Frederick DouglassHigh School gave the welcome.The legacy of FDHS Now waspresented by Ewaoluwa Ogundana, Class of ‘17 and TrentonBoone, Class of ‘18.Frederick Douglass HighSchool (FDHS) was the firsthigh school for African Americans in Prince George’s County,Maryland. The school wasnamed after the famous abolitionist, journalist, and oratorFrederick Douglass. In 1922,Mr. Doswell E. Brooks, Supervisor of schools for AfricanAmerican students, along withmany community leaders,planned and raised money tobuild a high school. Mr. SheldonSasscer of Upper Marlboro offered the land for this structure.September 1923, MarlboroHigh School opened its doors toAfrican American students ofPrince George’s County. Thecame members of St. Philip’sParish and Leonard served ashead usher. He retired fromNaval Oceanographic in 1976.After his death in 2004, MaryLou had altar-step railings designed and installed at St.Philip’s in Leonard’s honor.Mary Lou was retired as aFingerprint Specialist with theFBI and, in her spare time, enjoyed oil painting.In addition to her parents andhusband, she was predeceasedby brothers Henry, John andThomas Spalding, and sistersMary Catherine Rice, MargaretShymansky, Christine Hough,Helen Reynolds and CharlotteFrere. Mass of Christian Burialwas at St. Ignatius Chapel Pointin Port Tobacco with burial inthe Church Cemetery, onceagain together with Leonard.La Reine High Schoolgrad diesNancy DeCesaris Maimone,70, a graduate of La Reine HighSchool, died Jan. 9. She workedat Eagles Wings. Nancy was thewife of Joseph Maimone;mother of Marco Clark, GilClark and the late Cristina Clark;stepmother of Catherine Davis;sister of Marco, Victor, Albert,Terry, Ida, Margie and the lateToni; grandmother of eight.Mass of Christian Burial was atMount Calvary Church with burial at Resurrection Cemetery.MilestonesHappy delayed birthday toCarolyn Jeffcoat and Kirra StarrMears, Dec. 27; and ChristopherGarris, Dec. 28. (These December birthday were unintentionally left out of my column—thank you to Tereena I. Little forletting me know.) And to JuneNicholson and Gina GlagolaHull, Jan. 20; my great-grandsonJason Shearer, Jan 22; MarkFoland, Jan. 23; Claire Kennedy,Jan. 24; Kenneth Brown andMichelle Willis, Jan. 25.And I’d like to wish a happybirthday (in Heaven) to my father, Dr. Richard Dyer Mudd,who was born Jan. 24, 1901, athis home on Harrison Street(now, Good Hope Road) in Anacostia. He died at home in Saginaw, Mich., on May 21, 2002,at the age of 101.by Audrey Johnson 301 888 2153school consisted of four classrooms. Grades 8–11 were taughtin these 4 rooms. This schoolwas a joy for students who hadpreviously traveled to Baltimoreor Washington for their highschool education.A new Marlboro High Schoolwas built in 1943 and was renamed Frederick Douglass HighSchool, in 1935. The presentFrederick High School wasopened in 1959. The presentFDHS represents the pinnacle ofthe work and dedication of theparents, students, and teachersthat preceded us. Honor theFDHS “Tradition of Pride.”HEALTH &WELLNESS ZONEAll ages are welcome to participate in a variety of healthyactivities that will improve thequality of your life Sunday February 26, 2017 from 2:00–4:00PM at Tucker Road AthleticComplex. The address is 1770Tucker Road, Fort Washington,Maryland 20744. Telephonenumber is 3001-203-6000: TTY301-699-2544.HUNTINGTONHuntington offers private tutoring for SAT/PSAT/PREP(exam prep for students seekingdramatic score improvements).Huntington is a tutoring solutionto help students reach their fullpotential. Academic evaluationidentifies problem area. Highlytrained tutors work individuallywith students. Huntington helpsimprove grades, skills and confidence. Call 301-705-7100 orvisit www.HuntingtonHelps.comfor more information.SUBURBAN MARYLANDSPRING HOME SHOWThe Home Show will be heldon Friday, January 27, 201711:00 AM–8:00 PM. This eventwill feature a wide selection ofhome improvement professionals in a fun and interactive environment. The show starts on Friday, January 27–Sunday,January 29, 2017; times vary.The Home Show motivate, inspire and excite you whether youare planning a minor renovation,a home improvement or dreamingof the future. There will be freeadmission and free parking. Theaddress is the Show Place Arena14900 Pennsylvania Avenue Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772.Contact information is 301-9527900; TTY 301-699-2255.NeighborhoodsApplications are Now Available for BGEScholarship Awards Apply Today!BALTIMORE,MD—Baltimore Gas and Electric(BGE) today announced thatapplications for the BGEScholars Award are nowavailable online throughApril 1. The nine new scholarships are part of BGE’slegacy gifts that marked thecompany’s 200th anniversary last year. Central Scholarship, a Baltimore-basednonprofit, is administeringthe scholarship program onBGE’s behalf.“We view this scholarshipprogram as another way forBGE to support the development of our local workforce,by providing individuals withthe means to successfullycompete for opportunities,”said Valencia McClure,BGE’s vice president of Governmental, External Affairsand Corporate Relations. “Weare honored to partner withCentral Scholarship to helppeople receive an educationthat will lead to the future heor she envisions.”The merit-based scholarships provide eligible students with awards of up to 5,000 each year to supportpost-secondary students pursue their educational goals.BGE Scholars will demonstrate academic excellenceand share BGE’s commitmentto serving the communitieswhere they live and work.To be eligible, applicants must: Be BGE customersor dependents ofBGE customers Be accepted to attend orcurrently enrolled in anaccredited undergraduateor post-secondaryprogram, includingvocational programs Have a cumulative GPA of3.0 or higher Demonstrate service andcommitment tocommunity, civic orrelated organizations Not be employed by, orrelated to a personemployed by, BGEBGE and its employeesare committed to enhancingthe quality of life for thecommunities throughout central Maryland. In 2016, thecompany contributed nearly 5 million to more than 350nonprofit organizations thatfocus on the environment,arts and culture, neighborhood development, educationand emergency services.BGE employees also loggedmore than 20,000 hours volunteering with nonprofit organizations across the servicearea. To learn more aboutBGE’s ongoing charitable activities, visit bge.com.Camp Springs ExpressWelcomes U-Haul Trucksto Its LotUPPER MARLBORO,MD—U-Haul Company ofMaryland, Inc. is pleased toannounce that Camp SpringsExpress has signed onas a U-Haul neighborhooddealer to serve the UpperMarlboro community.Camp Springs Express at7624 Crain Hwy. will offerU-Haul trucks, towing equipment, support rental items andin-store pick-up for boxes.Hours of operation for UHaul rentals are 6 a.m.–10p.m. every day.Reserve U-Haul productsat this dealer location bycalling (301) 298-5991 orvisiting the website arUpper-Marlboro-MD20772/050774/ today.Camp Springs Expressowner Kolade Akinnurun isproud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourselfmoving and self-storage tobetter meet the demands ofPrince George’s County.U-Haul and Camp SpringsExpress are striving to benefit the environment throughsustainability initiatives.Truck sharing is a core UHaul sustainability businesspractice that allows individuals to access a fleet oftrucks that is larger than whatthey could access on an individual basis.Every U-Haul truck placedin a community helps kee
as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Upper Marlboro community. Camp Springs Express at 7624 Crain Hwy. will offer U-Haul trucks, towing equip - ment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes. Hours of operation for U-Haul rentals are 6 a.m.–10 p.m. every day. Reserve U-Haul products at
