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October 2015Hyattsville’s Community NewspaperVol. 12 No. 10

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CENTER SECTION: OCTOBER 14, 2015 ISSUE OF THE HYATTSVILLE REPORTER — IN ESPANOL TOO!

Special election guide: meet the Ward 5 candidates. Page X.

ART WORKS continued on page 12

By Rebecca Bennett

On Sept. 19, a thief stole a tow truck from a repair shop just outside the City of Hya� sville, according to the Hya� sville City Police Department (HCPD), and then crashed into the green-house of the former Marché Flo-rist, which is the future home of the arts non-pro� t Art Works.

While responding to a call in the 4800 block of Rhode Island Avenue for an assault in progress at approximately 2:55 p.m., po-lice said they saw the truck had crashed into the building. � e thief � ed the scene of the crash, according to HCPD, and was apprehended on the alternate Route 1 bridge. � e two inci-dents were related, police said.

� e stolen tow truck belonged to locally-based G&A Auto Transport. According to the son of the truck’s owner, the truck was just dropped o� that morn-ing to have its brakes worked on when it was stolen. He said it was their only truck. He was visibly shaken by the events that trans-pired.

All of this unfolded while Art

Tow truck thief crashes, destroys Art Works greenhouse

by Caroline Selle

� e former Lutheran Concordia School site at 3705 Longfellow Street has been on the market for three years, and a new concept development plan from the Hy-a� sville Community Develop-ment Corporation (CDC) hopes to change that. In partnership with Hailey Development, the Hya� sville CDC is considering a plan which would rehabilitate the school building and develop it into artist residential studios with townhomes on the sur-rounding property.

� e church, which still owns the building, came to the Hya� sville CDC more than a year ago, said Executive Director Stuart Eisen-berg.. He said it’s a challenging property to develop, because its use is restricted by zoning.

� e potential design for the space includes 20 townhouse units plus 10 artists residential studios in the existing school building, as well as two-car ga-rages for each of the townhomes and a parking lot for the studios. A paved � re lane would need to run along the side of properties adjacent to Concordia’s � eld.

Currently, the site is designated

Concept plan presented for Lutheran Concordia School site

CONCORDIA continued on page 12

by Alyce Thompson

� e City of Hya� sville held two munici-pal elections in 2015, which brought three new or returning members onto the Hya� s-ville City Council. I sat down with each of them to learn a li� le more about their back-grounds, and to � nd out what one item they would take if stranded on a desert island.

RUTH ANN FRAZIER: WARD 5

I meet Ruth Ann Frazier at her cozy home in Ward 5. “Excuse the piles,” she says, referring to the dining room table; she has been catch-ing up on city council reports so that she is up to speed for the next meeting.

Only eight days a� er her win in the Ward 5 special election (to � ll the vacancy created

by the June resignation of former council-member Clay Williams), Frazier is eager to get back to work on issues facing the city. Her Hya� sville roots run deep, and her love for the city is evident. She has been a Hya� s-ville resident for over six decades, and three generations of her family live in the area. She

Meet Hya� sville’s newest members of city council

REBECCA BENNETTA full side of the greenhouse was demolished in the Sept. 19 tow truck crash. As the truck was pulled away from the building, the sound of crashing glass was notable.

COUNCIL continued on page 8

LOCAL ARTISTSThe annual Arts Festival featured jewelers, sculptors, painters, and other craftspeople from Hyattsville and surrounding towns. P. 6

SENIOR SERVICESBeryl Johnson is starting off with a bang! With new programming and events, Hyattsville seniors will have much to look forward to. P. 12

SIDEWALK POLICYThe University Hills neighborhood sidewalk project continues to draw a mixed response from residents. P. 5

Hyattsville Life & Times | October 2015

A community newspaper chronicling the

life and times of Hyattsville

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continue to see me writing pieces as time allows.

� is was not an easy choice. One of the best parts of working for the paper has been ge� ing to know my community. � ere are so few hours in each day, and with a 9 to 5 job it’s di� cult to justify a� ending events multiple times per week. But, because it was my job to a� end and report on events, I found myself a� end-ing festivals, art shows, and lis-tening to each city council meet-

A fond farewellby Caroline Selle

Readers, it’s time for me to say farewell. Well, sort of. � e Octo-ber issue is my last as managing editor of the Hya� sville Life & Times, but I’m not quite saying goodbye. � ough I’ll no lon-ger be employed by the paper, I’m not leaving the city or leav-ing this community. I’m happy to call Hya� sville my home for the foreseeable future! And, as I transition into new work, you’ll

ing — and loving every minute of it.

� ough I’ve lived here in Hy-a� sville for several years and my family lived here for decades, I really had no idea of the number of incredible people living in a couple square miles. My genera-tion � nds it easy to be hypercon-nected online and less so to be connected to our neighbors. Re-porting in-person, I discovered that we are chock-full of artists and innovators, dedicated civil servants, and people who care deeply about their neighbors and neighborhoods.

This job has been an incredi-

ble opportunity on many levels, and I’m excited to announce that the position of managing editor is now open. The part-time work, though exacting, is flexible and exciting. Covering breaking news is an adrenaline rush, and getting to know your neighbors and neighborhood is what really makes this job worth the time.

A journalism background is pre-ferred, but what’s most important is an interest in and dedication to this community. We’re looking for someone who can write at least two stories per month, take photographs as needed, help

with monthly paper distribution, and a� end various city meetings and events as needed.

Are you a writer? Have you ever dabbled in community journal-ism? Apply! Our writers and editors are a phenomenal, pas-sionate crew. Each and every one cares deeply about this city, its citizens, and the issues we face.

To apply, please email a resume and cover le� er, two writing samples and two professional references to our Editor and Web Manager Rebecca Benne� at rebecca@hya� svillelife.com.

I hope that you’ll consider join-ing the team.

BRIEFS READ MORE AT HYATTSVILLELIFE.COMFRANKLINS WINS BREWING PRIZESIt’s o� cial. Franklins Restau-rant, Brewery, and General Store brews Maryland’s best beer, said restaurant owner Mike Frank-lin. � e Brewer’s Association of Maryland (BAM) awarded more medals to Franklins than any oth-er of the 26 participating brewer-ies in its 10th Annual Maryland Cra� Beers Competition.

Franklins received eight medals; chain brewery Gordon Biersch placed second in total medals awarded. “Add another bragging rights item for Prince George’s County and Hya� sville,” wrote Franklins owner Mike Franklin in an email.

DEVELOPER PROPOSES TOWNHOUSES FOR FORMER BLUEBIRD CAB SITERockville-based Haverford Homes has proposed an 18-unit

residential townhome develop-ment for the former Bluebird Cab site at 5334 Baltimore Av-enue, donned “� e Blue,” ac-cording to a presentation at the Oct. 5 Hya� sville City Council meeting.

Consultant Mark Ferguson said eight townhouses would be constructed facing Baltimore Avenue. Ten units would be situ-ated facing the western boundary of the property, which bu� s up against the steep gradient for the private parking lot of Crossover Church.

Balian said each unit will have three bedrooms and two or two-and-a-half baths and balconies on the roo� ops.

MAGRUDER GROPER SUSPECTAccording to the Hya� sville City Police Department (HCPD), three a� empted sexual assaults have occurred over the past three

week along the Anacostia Tribu-tary Trail System near Magruder Park and the West Hya� sville Metro Station. In each incident, the suspect was hiding in the wood line and a� empted to drag the victim into the woods.

HCPD said they cannot con-� rm the three incidents are re-lated. However, they said the general description of the sus-pect is similar. He is described as a Hispanic male, short black hair, approximately 5’7″-5’9″, 19- to 30-years-old.

Police advises anyone using the trail to take extra precautions.

STABBING AT THE MALL AT PRINCE GEORGESTwo unknown suspects stabbed a man and woman at the Prince George Plaza Mall on September 26. � e woman was stabbed in an a� empt to come to the primary victim’s aid.

Both suspects are described as males between the ages of 18-25. One is black with short dread-locks, and was wearing a gray sweater with blue jeans at the time. � e other, described as pos-sibly Hispanic, was wearing a red sweater with black jeans.

MAN BEATEN ON OGLETHORPE STREET According to the Hyatts-ville City Police Department (HCPD), two men armed with handguns jumped out a sedan near 44th Avenue and Ogletho-rpe Street at 11:20 p.m. on Oct. 4. and beat a man who was sit-ting on the curb. A witness scared off the suspects, who then fled in the silver sedan with Maryland plates. It does not appear anything was taken.

� e victim was taken to the hos-pital where he was treated for fa-cial injuries.

HYATTSVILLE RECEIVES GRANT FOR DEITZ PARK REDESIGNAccording to a city memo, the City of Hyattsville was award-ed a $140,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Nat-ural Resources Community Parks & Playgrounds Program (CPP). The city applied for a grant to upgrade the play-ground equipment at Deitz Park in Aug. 2014.

On Sept. 21 the Hya� sville City Council voted to accept and ap-propriate the funds, approving the execution of a contract with West Recreation for the instal-lation of the playground equip-ment. A city memo said the playground will have Game Time equipment.

� e new playground is expected to be installed in the spring of 2016, a city memo said.

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The arts aren’t the only pursuit drawing people to Hyattsville this year. The Hyattsville Cyclocross was the kick-off race in the Mid-Atlantic Bicycling Racing Associa-tion (MABA) Super 8CX series: an eight race series in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, billed as having “a grassroots vibe with pro-level production.”

“At one point “[The Hyatts-ville Cyclocross] was the most googled term [when searching for Hyattsville] … the other one, I think, was Franklins Brew Mas-ter,” said Chris Davidson, Hy-attsville resident and co-owner of Arrow Bicycle, the title spon-sor for the annual race held in Magruder Park.

Despite looming bad weather on Oct. 4, more than 550 riders turned out for this year’s race, along with spectators and volunteers.

“It’s an interesting thing to see if you've never seen one before,” Davidson said. Course races are generally short in length, but consist of multiple laps and ter-rain can range from forest paths to cement and flats to steep hills, often with combinations of any of those. Because of the diverse terrain, riders often need to dis-mantle their bikes at certain points to briefly carry them.

“We couldn't be a [MABA] Su-per 8 race if our course was just an oval. It has to meet technical criteria. We started strong, and when we were brought into race series we just continued that for-mula,” said Pete Van Riper, secre-tary for race club Route 1 Velo, and assistant to Race Director Jon Agazzi. “We have 40 [club] members and we typically have a very good turnout. Most mem-bers are excited about participat-ing in both the event production as well as racing.”

New for this year was the SoHy Cyclo Show hosted by Studio SoHy on Oct. 3. The exhibit fea-tured cycling-themed artwork

from over 20 Washington, D.C. metro-area artists and included a beer garden with craft beer pro-vided by Franklins Brewery, coffee from Vigilante, and Venezuelan food from ArepaZone. Live music included Dr. Robinson’s Fiasco, Avervge DJ, and Black Masala.

“The idea for the show evolved when an artist asked if we were open to doing a bike-inspired ex-hibit,” said Bronwyn King, one of Sohy’s co-founders. “We, Studio SoHy, felt as though a bike show would be appreciated by the Hy-attsville community, many of whom ride bikes, and the greater Washington, D.C. metro area bike community, as well. ”

Arrow Bicycle staff was avail-able to help racers with last min-ute glitches.

“I am constantly admonish-ing people, ‘Why didn’t you fix this before the race … It’s a race, you prepare for that,’” said Ryan Lewis, Arrow Bicycle’s lead me-chanic.

The idea for the race was a brainstorm by Arrow Bicycle and the area cycling club the store sponsors, Route 1 Velo, in 2008.

“There was a group of guys who thought [to host this race in Hy-attsville] because of the growing popularity of cyclocross and the proximity to Magruder Park,” ex-plained Chris Militello, co-own-

Area racers gear up for cyclocrosser of Arrow Bicycle. Militello and Davidson were already involved with coaching cyclists for the Prince George’s County Special Olympics, so it was a natural ex-tension to align the race as a fun-draiser for that event.

This year, race day ended with a Special Olympics parade lap at 4:15 p.m.

“Our [Special Olympics] ath-letes come down to ride in pa-rade lap which is the last lap. It’s cool because a lot of upper-level athletes stick around to ride the lap with them,” Davidson said. He said the Cyclocross is the single largest fundraiser for the Prince George’s County Special Olympics, and some race win-

ners have kicked back their prize earnings to the organization.

“We try to get it to be a family-friendly event,” Davidson said. “The city sets up a bounce house, and the playground is right there and the parents can go to the beer garden.” There were also two "Lil Belgian" fun races held on a course separate from the competitive field for children ages 9 and under.

“Cyclocross is an amazing event that brings hundreds of racers, race fans, and families from across Maryland, D.C., and beyond. It's a great opportunity to showcase Magruder Park, the city and city businesses,” said Hyattsville Rec-reation and Event Supervisor Cheri Everhart. “... Until you've seen it take place, you can't under-stand how impressive the race and the riders are.”

CHERI EVERHARTRiders take a curve on the Hyattsville Cyclocross course.

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According to the 2015 Com-munity Survey conducted by the ETC Institute, the majority of Hya� sville residents are satis-� ed with the City of Hya� sville and its future direction. � e sur-

vey’s � ndings, presented at the Sept. 21 Hya� sville City Council meeting, were positive in most areas, with 85 percent of respon-dents expressing satisfaction with Hya� sville as a place to live.

� ree areas topped Hya� sville’s “Priorities for Investment.” Ac-

cording to the survey, residents were most concerned about tra� c � ow, sidewalk and street conditions, and the quality of economic development. � e city contracted ETC to gauge satis-faction with major city services, compare results with a similar 2011 survey, and determine what actions should be taken in the fu-ture to improve quality of life for residents. An ETC representative said survey data was gathered data from 714 residents through tele-phone conversations and email.

Ratings in 25 of 46 categories were higher in 2015 when com-pared to 2011. Compared to citi-zens in other cities surveyed, the polled individuals rated Hya� sville

as 12 percent and 10 percent above the regional and national averages for perception of the city moving in the right direction, respectively.

Despite overall levels of satisfac-tion, certain issues elicited concern from those polled. Compared to the national average, Hya� sville was ranked below average as a place to raise children and to retire.

According to Councilmember Paula Perry (Ward 4), there is sometimes friction between the needs of a growing city and its senior population. “You have to come up with a balance of the eco-nomic development. … How you balance that with older residents I don’t know … but I know you need more of a balance,” she said.

Council President Eduardo Haba (Ward 4) a� ributed the subpar child-rearing perception to the quality of education available in the city. “When it comes to children, one of the main things we should be considering is their schooling,” Haba said. He said the city has lit-tle control over the school system but expressed surprise at the per-ception of Hya� sville as a below average place to retire. “I think Hy-a� sville does a lot to work with the seniors … but this means we need to look into the area and see what we can do,” he said.

According to the survey, residents of Ward 4 and Ward 5 — West Hya� sville — are least satis� ed with their safety. Both lighting and crime have been hot topics on local listservs and at council meetings in recent months, highlighted by a recent spate of a� empted sexual assaults near the West Hya� sville metro. “Improving lighting and our sidewalks create an environ-ment of welcome and an increased perception of safety,” said Haba.

Perry said there is a need for a greater police presence combined with be� er street lighting to help combat crime and the perceived lack of safety in Wards 4 and 5. “More police cars are always going to deter. We also need to upgrade our street lighting, especially where we have more people walking to and from the Metro,” she said.

Survey says residents satis� ed with city, its future


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By Rebecca Bennett

On Sept. 16, the City of Hya� s-ville held a community meeting about the University Hills street and sidewalk improvement proj-ect, which began construction earlier in the month on Stanford and Notre Dame Streets.

Both the sidewalk policy and the University Hills annexation took place in 2006. Accord-ing to Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Lesley Riddle, a design � rm came up with an initial plan in 2009, but there was pushback from the community. � e city council approved the ‘Tim Hunt Plan’ (named a� er the former Ward 3 City Councilmember) in 2013, which reduced the amount of sidewalks, she said, but pro-posed sidewalk is still through-out the neighborhood.

“I’ve been here since 1988 and no one has ever said ‘Hey, Judy, do you want a sidewalk?’” a Rosemary Terrace resident said.

Hya� sville City Administrator Tracey Nicholson said the city was concerned about delaying phase 1 to include more sugges-tions from the community, be-

cause it could have pushed the start of construction back anoth-er year. Phase 1 should be com-pleted in late fall or early winter 2015, according to Riddle.

“I know you guys were anxious to get it started,” Riddle said. “I know the roadways need repair.”

“� e original entire project scope which included new side-walks on several streets was ap-proved in 2013 but has evoked recent and considerable emo-tion, concern, and objection from some members of the com-munity,” a city handout said. “Sta� is prepared to review [the sidewalk] policy, community feedback, and previous consid-erations in an e� ort to prepare an updated recommendation to the council, if desired.”

More than a dozen a� endees said they wanted to modify the 2013 plan. Ward 3 City Coun-cilmember Tom Wright said for the city to consider modifying the plan, they would have to � nd out what that modi� cation might look like.

City o� cials said the Hya� s-ville City Council would have to decide to discuss changes to the plan and then approve them.

City to review sidewalk policyRevising phase 2 or 3 should

not cause a signi� cant delay to the project, according to the meeting handout. Riddle said the engineering design for those phases should be completed by March 2016.

According to Riddle, new DPW employee Howe Metzler, a civil engineer, made several recom-mendations, including reviewing

the rather broad sidewalk policy. In a handout to meeting a� end-ees, the city said the sidewalk policy needs to recognize and up-hold several principles, including “the existing character of each neighborhood and the practical-ity and desirability of mandatory sidewalk construction.”

Wright said the city wanted to hear residents’ opinions about

the 2013 plan.City o� cials said that next sta�

will make a recommendation, and the executive commi� ee of the city council will make a de-cision as to whether or not the item should be brought before the whole council.

“We want to � x your streets, but we have to work through this together,” Riddle said.

To view the full article, the hand-out � om the Sept. 16 community meeting or photos of the project, visit www.Hya� svilleLife.com

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A local pool of artists including residents from Hyattsville and the immediate vicinity attracted around 4,500 visitors on Sept. 19, an estimate provided by a Hyatts-ville Community Development Corporation press release. Artists ranged from photographers, jewel-ers, and craftspeople, to authors, sculptors, and musicians.

Adjacent to Kauppinen’s tent was photographer and artist duo Nicho-las and Delia Mychajluk, who live near Magruder Park, and Nichol-son Street’s Mosi Harrington, who displayed her handmade jewelry, including her latest creations in vin-tage glass. One pendant was made

from 100-year old glass. “Some flap-per wore this around her neck in the 1920s,” she said, laughing.

Blake Sloane and his wife Jonaki stood beneath a homemade wooden placard reading “43rd Place.” Named for his workshop basement, the etsy shop offers wood crafts for the home and is an off-shoot of his carpentry and design work. His raw material is reclaimed wood. The wood for his display table “came from our house renovations,” he said.

At the end of the row was local au-thor Richard Morris, selling signed copies of several fiction novels, including the coming of age Ca-noedling in Cleveland and Cologne No. 10 For Men, a Vietnam satire. Morris was a rifle platoon leader in the First Cavalry Division in 1967.

The north-most tent on 45th Av-enue near Spice 6 was occupied by Green Owl Design. Designer Erica Riggio roamed between the festival

by Mark Goodson

Although Hyattsville’s annual art festival may appear to be a recent Arts District trend, the Hyatts-ville Community Arts Alliance (HCAA) has been uniting local artists for years. Unlike other larger

festivals, Hyattsville’s is mostly comprised of locals, turning the at-mosphere towards the social dialog of art and community.

Monna Kauppinen, a local art-ist and founding member of the HCAA, credits the city for the festival’s success: “The people that

Art festival features local talent

MARK GOODSONClockwise from top left: Chan Young Park’s Weburger, Evan and Michael Johnson of LVD with their father, Blake Sloane and his wife Jonaki of 43rd Place; and Green Owl Design all helped make the 8th annual Hyattsville Arts Festival an expose of local talent.

and the ‘sneak preview’ of Green Owl’s new location at 5303 Balti-more Avenue. “I’m super happy with the space,” she said. The new space is opening to the public on Oct. 17.

College Park graphic designer Chan Young Park displayed his art-work Weburger beside the entrance to the Palette at Arts District’s offic-es. In its first public viewing, the dis-play placed images of digital icons, images which we see and click daily on our computer screens, into the physical world. Young said he dis-played the work without an agenda for its reception: “What I provide is a trigger to think, or to recognize there is something there, but that’s all. The artist’s work is done at that point. After that, it is up to the au-dience,” he said. Young invited visi-tors to draw their own icons which he would turn to digital replicas, reversing the process by translating images from the physical world into the digital one.

Down toward the railroad tracks where the musicians played was Riverdale artist and small business owner Evan Johnson. His art collec-tion, entitled Glass of Water, forms recognizable shapes, such as the state of California or a heart, from smaller images. The effect changes what you see as you approach each work, the way water can change form without changing its basic compound.

Johnson also runs a management company, La Vida de Dopeness, with his brother Michael. The com-pany “invests in other people’s pas-sions and creates a base foundation for other people to build on their passions,” Johnson said. He helps a “nice little conglomerate” of rap-pers, producers, and DJs pursue their craft.

What started as a small group of Hyattsville artists has blossomed into an ever-growing yearly festival that celebrates the area’s diverse cre-ativity and culture. HCAA found-ing member Monna Kauppinen has since moved to Adelphi.

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NEWS BRIEFSMORE TRAFFIC COUNTERSOn Sept. 21, the Hyattsville City Council voted to approve a re-quest by city staff to purchase four traffic counters for a cost of no more than $15,000.

A city memo said the city has re-cently received several petitions for traffic calming devices, which re-quire speed studies to be conducted. Most cars, according to the memo, are traveling at or slightly above the speed limit on residential streets, but approximately 10 to 20 percent of drivers are driving 10 to 20 miles per hour over the speed limit.

“The existing traffic conditions within the city are concerning and staff believes that an overall com-prehensive study of traffic condi-tions on residential city owned roads is warranted,” a city memo prepared by Department of Public Works Director Lesley Riddle said.

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ters out of the original eight that were purchased in 1996, a city memo said, and that more would be needed to conduct a larger traffic study.

DPW OVERHAUL PRICE TAG SHOOTS UP $1.3 MILLIONThe Hyattsville City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 21 to approve no more than $3.3 mil-lion to renovate the Department of Public Works (DPW). All of the proposals came in more than $1 million over the original $2 million budgeted in Capital Improvement Plan for FY2016, a city memo said.

“The original projections were based on a 2013 consultant study and did not include the costs for design, engineering and on-site management,” a city memo said. “In addition, it did not account for the rapid rise in construction and mate-rial costs and the new stormwater management regulatory guidance.”

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Creative Minds Parent-Child ProgramTuesdays and Thursdays starting Oct. 27; Magruder Park Recreation Center, 3911 Hamilton StreetMore information: Saarah Abdul-Rauf, 301-985-5000, [email protected]

Ageless Grace Senior Exercise ClassesWednesdays and Fridays start-ing Oct. 21 (No class on Veterans Day), 10 – 11 AM; Hyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street; More information: Beryl Johnson, 301-985-5058, [email protected]

Environmental Committee MeetingWednesday, October 14, 7:30 – 8:30 PM; Hyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin StreetMore information: Jim Groves, [email protected]

Sunset Movie Series —Cinderella (2015)Friday, October 16, 7 - 9 PMHeurich Park, 2800 Nicholson Street; More information: Cheri Everhart, 301-985-5021, [email protected]

Hyattsville City Council MeetingMonday, October 19, 8 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street; More infor-mation: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Hyattsville Planning CommitteeTuesday, October 20, 7:30 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street; More infor-mation: Jim Chandler, 301-985-5013, [email protected]

Hyattsville Code Compliance Advisory CommitteeWednesday, October 21, 7 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street; More infor-

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Hyattsville Education Advisory CommitteeThursday, October 22, 6:30 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street; More infor-mation: Jake Rollow, 301-985-5031, [email protected]

Spooky Fest Saturday, October 24, 1 – 3 PMUniversity Town Center, Center Court; More Information: Cheri Everhart, 301-985-5021, [email protected]

ArtSpinSaturday, October 24, 7 PM – 12 AM; Sunday, October 25, 1 – 5 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street; More infor-mation: Denise Brown, [email protected]

Mary Prangley Day – Bulk Trash PickupSaturday, October 24, 7 AM – 2 PM; Please leave items curbside the night before.

Senior Presentation on DiabetesMonday, October 26, 2 – 3 PMFriendship Arms Apartments, 5805 42nd Avenue; More informa-tion: Beryl Johnson, 301-985-5058, [email protected]

Senior Free Movie Monday – “Focus”Monday, November 2, 10 AM – 12 PM; Beltway Plaza, Call-A-Bus will transport. More information: Beryl Johnson, 301-985-5058, [email protected]

City Council Meeting Monday, November 2, 8 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street; More infor-mation: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Education Grants Do you have an idea for how to support our com-munity’s kids? The City of Hyattsville’s Educa-tion Enrichment Grants Program has extended the deadline for applications to November 13. We’re looking for proposals for up to $500 to sup-port students, especially for projects that will build ties in the community, integrate the arts, and/or target low-income, limited English pro-ficiency or special education needs. The grant program is open to public elementary, middle and high schools that have boundaries that in-clude any or all of the City of Hyattsville. School principals, teachers, staff, students, community members and parent-teacher organizations are eligible to apply. Applications will be reviewed by the City’s Education Advisory Committee and then submitted to the Mayor and Coun-cil for approval of awards. Funds will be dis-bursed in January and must be spent prior to the end of the 2015-2016 school year. For more information and the application please visit www.hyattsville.org/educationcommittee.

Heroes Bowl Come out to the Fifth Annual Hyattsville Heroes Bowl on Saturday, November 14, at Magruder Park a las 3 p.m. The Hyattsville City Police De-partment (the Finest) will take on the Hyatts-ville Volunteer Fire Department (the Bravest). Bring a new unwrapped toy or cash donation to benefit community children who otherwise would not receive gifts this holiday season. There will be a 50-50 raffle, and refreshments and t-shirts for sale.

ArtSpinArtists will again take over the Hyattsville Municipal Building as ArtSpin returns on Sat-urday, Oct. 24. The opening reception, from 7 p.m. to midnight, will feature fine art and music from across the region. Jazz musicians N2N and the Julie Hall Quartet will each play two sets as visitors enjoy food and drink. And Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., ArtSpin will host a family day, with workshops and art activities for children and music provided by local schools. Tickets for the opening reception are $20 and will be on sale at Franklins and by members of the Hyattsville Community Artist Alliance. For more information, visit www.hcaaonlin.org.

Creative Minds is Coming BackThe City’s program for parents and toddlers is back by popular demand! Starting Oct. 27, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, we will again host youngsters ages 1 to 3 and their parents for this engaging program of art, music, stories, movement and play. The fall half-semes-ter, through Dec. 17, will cost $30 for the first child and $15 for a sibling. Come check out your first class for free. Magruder Park Recreation Center, 3911 Hamilton. More information is available at www.hyattsville.org/CreativeMinds.

Free Rides for the HolidaysAs a holiday gift to residents, the Call-A-Bus will operate free of charge in November and December. The bus primarily to help seniors and residents with disabilities get to their medical appointments, but we also make grocery store and prescription

pickup trips. We offer round trip service, from and back to your home. If you’ve never used the bus be-fore, registration is easy and also free. Call in ad-vance to reserve your free trip – 301-985-5020.

Too Cool Not To Walk To SchoolDid you see the parades of kids in sunglasses last week? It was National Walk to School Day on Oct. 7, and City Councilmembers, staff and police all accompanied children to their schools. The goal was to promote walking – for health, fun, and to reduce traffic – and the day was a huge success, with hundreds and hundreds of youngsters out walking. Here are some photos from the morning y more can be found on the City’s Facebook and Instagram Pages.

Mentes Creativos Programa de Padres e HijosMartes y Jueves desde el 27 de OctubreMagruder Park Recreation Center, 3911 Hamilton Street; Más infor-mación: Saarah Abdul-Rauf, 301-985-5000, [email protected]

Gracia Sin Edad Clases de Ejercicio para MayoresMiercoles y Viernes desde 21 de Oct. (No clase el Dia de Vetera-nos), 10 – 11 AMEdificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 Gallatin; Más información: Beryl Johnson, 301-985-5058, [email protected]

Comité del MedioambienteMiercoles, 14 de Octubre, 7:30 – 8:30 PM; Edificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 Gallatin; Más información: Jim Groves, [email protected]

Serie de Películas al Atardecer – Cinderella (2015)Viernes, 16 de Octubre, 7 - 9 PM;

Heurich Park, 2800 Nicholson Street; Más información: Cheri Everhart, 301-985-5021, [email protected]

Reunión del Consejo Municipal de HyattsvilleLunes, 19 de Octubre, 8 PM; Edifi-cio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 Gallatin; Más información: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Comité de Planeación de HyattsvilleMartes, 20 de Octubre, 7:30 PM; Edificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 Gallatin; Más información: Jim Chandler, 301-985-5013, [email protected]

Comité de Codigos de Hyattsville Miercoles, 21 de Octubre, 7:00 PM; Edificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 Gallatin; Más información: Chris Giunta, 301-985-5017, [email protected]

Comité de Educación de HyattsvilleJueves, 22 de Octubre, 6:30 PM; Edificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 Gallatin; Más información: Jake Rollow, 301-985-5031, [email protected]

Fiesta MiedosaSabado, 24 de Octubre, 1 – 3 PM; University Town Center, Center Court; Más información: Cheri Everhart, 301-985-5021, [email protected]

ArtSpinSabado, 24 de Octubre, 7 PM – 12 AM; Domingo, 25 de Octubre, 1 – 5 PM; Edificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 Gallatin; Más in-formación: Denise Brown, [email protected]

Dia Mary Prangley –Dia de Basuras GrandesSabado, 24 de Octubre, 7 AM – 2 PM; Por favor, deja sus basuras grandes en la curba la noche de viernes

Presentación de Diabete para MayoresLunes, 26 de Octubre, 2 – 3 PM; Friendship Arms Apartments, 5805 42nd Avenue; Más infor-mación: Beryl Johnson, 301-985-5058, [email protected]

Pelicula Gratis Para Mayores – “Focus”Lunes, 2 de Noviembre, 10 AM – 12 PMBeltway Plaza, Transporte por Call-A-Bus; Más información: Beryl Johnson, 301-985-5058, [email protected]

Reunión del Consejo Municipal de HyattsvilleLunes, 2 de Noviembre, 8 PM; Edificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 Gallatin; Más información: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

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Becas de EducacionTienes un idea para apoyar los niños de la comu-nidad? El Programa de Becas de Enriquezimiento de Educacion de La Ciudad de Hyattsville ha ex-tendido su fecha de entrega hasta el 13 de noviem-bre. Busamos propuestas hasta $500 para apoyar estudiantes, especialmente para proyectos que creen lazos en la comunidad, integren las artes, y/o apoyen niños de bajos recursos, inglés-limitado, o necesidades especiales. El programa esta abierto a escuelas publicas primarias y secundarias que tienen niños de la ciudad. Pricipales, maestros, empleados, estudiantes, miembros de la comuni-dad y organizaciones de padres-maestros estan el-igible para solicitor. El Comite Consejero de Edu-cacion de la Ciudad se revisara las solicitudes y después darlas a la Alcaldesa y el Consejo Munici-pal para aprobación. La Ciudad darán los fondos en enero y deben que gastarlos antes del fin del año escolar de 2015-2016. Para mas información y la solicitud, por favor, visite www.hyattsville.org/educationcommittee.

Juego de HeroesVen al Quinto Juego de Heroes Annual el sabado, 14 de noviembre, en Magruder Park a las 3 p.m. La Policia de Hyattsville (los mas fino) jugarán contra Los Bomberos de Hyattsville (los mas va-liente). Lleva un juguete nuevo o donación de efec-tivo para niños de la comunidad quien no recibiri-eran regalos del las fiestas de otra manera. Estará una rifa 50-50 y refrescos y camisetas de venta.

ArtSpinArtistas tomarán el Edificio Municipal de Hyatts-

ville otra vez cuando ArtSpin regresa el sabado, 24 de octubre. La recepción inicial, de 7 p.m. a medianoche, tendrá arte fino y musica de todo el region. El Cuarteto Julie Hall y N2N tocarán dos veces mientras que visitantes disfruten comida y bebidas. Y el domingo, 25 de octubre, de 1 p.m. a 5 p.m., ArtSpin tendrá un día familiar, con talleres y actividades artisticas para niños y musica de las escuelas. Boletos para la recepción inicial son $20 y se venderá en Franklins y por miembros del Hyattsville Community Artist Alliance. Para más información, visite visit www.hcaaonlin.org.

Regresa Mentes CreativosEl programa de la Ciudad para padres y niñitos regresa por demanda popular! Empezando el 27 de Octubre, en los martes y jueves de 10 a.m. a mediodia, otra vez invitamos padres y sus niños de 1 a 3 años a este programa de arte, musica, his-torias, movimiento y juego. El medio-semestre del otoño, hasta el 17 de diciembre, costará $30 para el primer niño y $15 para un hermano. Puede visi-tar una clase gratis. Magruder Park Recreation Center, 3911 Hamilton. Más información esta dis-ponible en www.hyattsville.org/CreativeMinds.

Transporte Gratis del las FiestasComo regalo de las fiestas a los residentes, el Call-A-Bus operará gratuita en noviembre y diciembre. El bus sirve a los mayores y residen-tes con descapacidades llegar a sus citas medi-cas, y también a las tiendas y para abarrotes y prescripciones. Si nunca ha usado el bus antes, registración estáa fácil y gratis. Llama antes para hacer reservaciones – 301-985-5020.

Que Cool Caminar a SchoolViste los desfiles de niños llevando gafas de sol la semana pasada? Era el Dia Nacional de Cam-inar a Escuela el 7 de octubre, y miembros del Consejo Municipal, empleados y la policia de la ciudad acompañaron niña sus escuelas. La meta era promover caminar – para salud, diversion y para disminuir trafico – y el dia era un gran exito, con cientos y cientos de niños caminan-do. Aqui son unos fotos y pueden ver mas en el Facebook y Instagram de la Ciudad.


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TOM WRIGHT, WARD 3Tom Wright and I speak by phone. Wright, who ran unopposed, said he stepped up when no one else from Ward 3 signed up for the race, and he was wor-ried that his ward would go unrepresented. He was initially concerned that the responsibility would be di� cult

to juggle, with his full-time job as the IT Director for the National Ca-thedral in D.C.; but, he reached out to former council members who al-layed those concerns.

He brings that same thought-ful deliberation with him to city council meetings, as well. � e most di� cult part of the job, he says, is striking a fair balance between the wants and concerns of di� erent resi-dents on the many issues that come before the council, and the need to make decisions that move the city forward. To relax, he gardens with the National Cathedral’s head horticulturalist, Joe, who also hap-pens to also be his husband. (Fun fact — Tom and Joe were the � rst same-sex couple to be married in the National Cathedral.) He loves the symphony (Tchaikovsky, Bar-ber, and Strauss in particular), and is an avid home D.I.Y.er. He notes, with the modest caveat that he’s no cabinetmaker, that he built the cabi-nets in his kitchen. His desert island luxury? A beer to ease the pain of being stranded on a desert island.

KEVIN WARD, WARD 1I join Kevin Ward for dinner at Franklin’s. He’s there � rst; he prides himself on being on time, if not a minute early. He’s upfront about planning to eat “a lot of food,” but still o� ers to share the chicken wings he ordered as an appetizer. It wasn’t clear to me whether he al-

ready knew everyone in the restau-rant, or if he simply treats everyone as an old friend. I presume it’s the la� er, given the warm welcome he gave me when I met him ear-lier this year at a Summer Jam. He’s been in the D.C. region since 2006, by way of Dallas, TX (where he met his partner Chad at a Human Rights Campaign fundraiser) and New York City (where he went to business school).

� ey were drawn to Hya� sville because of the sense of commu-nity they felt whenever they visited; they now live in the townhouses that � ank Route 1, with their two adopted sons, Sydney, 16, and Nor-man, 8. Ward’s shoe collection, 400 pairs and counting, reside in storage in Brentwood.

Unsurprisingly, the one-year Hya� sville resident didn’t waste any time ge� ing involved. His mo� o, he said, is to put up or shut up. He believes it’s an excit-ing time for the city, with an op-portunity to grow in a smart way. More than anything, he wants Hya� sville to have a centralized and vibrant downtown — with adequate parking. His desert island luxury? A straight razor shaving set.

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October 17Green Owl Design is opening a new bou-tique in the Hyattsville Arts District! The full service interior design firm is holding a grand opening event on Oct. 17 from 7 - 11 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and libations will be served. The boutique’s first solo artist exhibit will be unveiled that same evening and will display the works of Maryland native Joseph Rogers. The interior design office and studio will be open during the event. 5303 Balti-more Ave. Ste 101.

Dreaming isn’t enough. Head over to the Hyattsville Branch Library to look at the music business today, where it’s likely to go next, and how those with talent and determination can still find their way to sustainable and fulfilling careers in music. This program is presented by William V. Jones, Manager, Fine Arts & Music De-

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The 4th Annual World of Wheels for CASA, presented by Pepco, will be held on October 17th from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at DeMatha High School in Hyattsville. The World of Wheels is a Touch-A-Truck and family festival. This family-friendly com-munity event will feature cars, trucks of all sizes, cycles and more! Come out to see these many forms of transportation in person. Enjoy an assortment of activi-ties for kids of all ages… moonbounces, games, food and more! Proceeds go to Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Prince George’s County to provide a voice to abused and neglected children in fos-ter care. DeMatha Catholic High School. 4313 Madison St. $5 per person. Children 2 and under are free.

October 19The Hyattsville Branch Library presents the independent film Monseñor, The Last Journey of Oscar Romero at 7 p.m. followed by a discussion with the film-maker, Chris Lynn. This program is spon-sored by the Friends of the Hyattsville Library and the Creative Edge Studio.Spe-cial Guests include Scott Wright, Colum-bian Center for Advocacy and Outreach and Jean Stokan, Sisters of Mercy. Adults only. 6530 Adelphi Rd.

October 21Head over to the Hyattsville Branch Library for Haunted Hyattsville. Toilets that won't stop flushing, lights that turn themselves on and off, disappearing objects! Is the Hyatts-ville Branch Library haunted? Come find out as Inspired Ghost Tracking investigates possible paranormal activity at the library. Ages 13-18, 7 p.m. 6530 Adelphi Rd.

October 29Did you Survive the Library this sum-mer? Flirt with danger again and see if you can protect the library (and yourself) from the likes of Freddy and Foxy. Play FNAF4 on the big screen ... if you dare! (Note: This event includes scary themes that may frighten young children. Recommended for ages 8 and up.) 4 p.m., 6530 Adelphi Rd.

October 31Ward 5 Community Day is rescheduled! Head over to Hyatt Park from 12 - 4 p.m. (with a rain location of Magruder Park Recreation Center). Dress for Hallow-een and come meet your neighbors. 3500 Hamilton St., all ages.

November 7The Hyattsville Heroes Bowl will take place at Magruder Park on Saturday after-noon, Nov. 7 at 3 pm. The Heroes Bowl is a flag football game between he Hyattsville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #119 (The

Finest) versus the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department (The Bravest) to benefit the Sonny Frazier Toy Drive. Please bring a new unwrapped toy or cash donation for admission to this family-friendly, fun event. There will be refreshments for sale as well as Heroes Bowl T-Shirts and a 50/50 raffle.

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On Wednesdays and Fridays, seniors can participate in Ageless Grace, a fit-ness and wellness program designed to improve healthy longevity. Almost any-one can do these 21 simple exercises, which can be performed while sitting. $2 per session. 10 to 11 a.m. City Building, 4310 Gallatin St. 301.985.5058.

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Halloween is hands-down my favorite holiday. Every year my countdown starts with a steady dose of horror movies, spooky decorations, and serious cos-tume planning. Now that I have two small children to dress, the preparations begin even sooner.

My mother set the bar pre� y high when she made me the per-fect child-sized version of the dress worn by Peaches ’n’ Cream Barbie. I’m trying my best to re-learn everything she taught me on the sewing machine so that I can make something special for my girls this year. But time doesn’t always permit such creativity, and

I’ve found that some of the best costumes you can make are the ones thrown together with what you already have at home, can borrow from a neighbor or repur-pose from the local thri� store.

Start with the back of your closet, basement, or a� ic. Hy-a� sville resident Dana Gra-biner says she’s still hanging on to a bridesmaid’s dress from a friend’s 1980s wedding — “cocktail length, pou� y sleeves, dropped waist, in the color ‘pewter’” — that she used for a costume at least three times in the 1990s. “Paint your face puke green, plop a tall black witch’s hat on your head, � nish it o� with a gnarled nose se-

cured with a skinny elastic strap, and you’re talking about one of the best Halloween � nds in my a� ic: kind of a Wicked Witch of the West Meets Glinda the Good Witch,” she said. Love it!

I totally have one of these dress-es, and I can see the “classic” bridesmaid dress going one of another two ways: Disney prin-cess or prom queen gone terri-bly wrong. With a long red wig, a poufy pink bridesmaid dress could turn you into human Ariel from � e Li� le Mermaid or Amy Adams’ Giselle from Enchanted. For something a li� le less G-rat-ed, tease your hair, make a sash, douse yourself in fake blood, and you’re a Prom Night victim!

Be� er yet, stick with the ’80s slasher � ick trope but go really PG-13: Pick up a pink negligee or “teddy” from the thri� store and have someone chase you around with a chainsaw. � e thri� store has everything to help you chan-nel your inner scream queen — or king, because let’s face it: guys can pull o� these looks too. Pick up an eye patch and some tall black boots and stick a feather in your cap … instant pirate.

Uniforms anyone? Nurse, la-borer, schoolgirl, prison inmate — the possibilities are endless at Value Village. Rumi Matsuyama said she found the perfect cov-eralls there two Halloweens ago

for her son Suerken when he went as � e Engineer from the video game Team Fortress 2. She cut up a yellow shirt to create the arm patches, and borrowed many

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When Hya� sville sisters Aman-da and Sarah Eisen were growing up, their mom made two cos-tumes for them to choose from — gypsy and witch — and made them trade the looks for years. “We were told if we wanted to go o� script, we had to do it our-selves. Which we didn’t,” joked Sarah. But Amanda said there’s one exception: When she was going through an early teens “an-drogynous” period, she went as Robin Hood and had Sarah dress as Maid Marian.

My husband was mistaken for Robin Hood several times last year when we dressed as Snow White and the Huntsman. He went for the classic Disney Huntsman — not the leather-clad Chris Hemsworth ver-sion, although I’m certainly not against that look — and used a � eece blanket from the thri� store for his cape. So, if you’re doing some thri� ing, don’t overlook the linens section — anything can be turned into a cape or a gothic cloak. Again, the possibilities are endless! Be-tween all the area thri� stores and the swaps, garage sales and porch giveaways that happen this time of year, you have no excuse not to dress up. Happy haunting!

RUMI MATSUYAMALocal trick-or-treater Suerken dresses as The Engineer from the video game Team Fortress 2.


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Works sta� members were just down the road at the Hya� sville Arts Festival leading children’s cra� s. Sta� and board members on the scene said the incident was shocking, unbelievable and devastating. As Alley Cat Tow-ing dislodged the tow truck from the greenhouse, onlookers heard the gut-wrenching sound of glass crashing to the ground.

Art Works Executive Director Barbara Johnson, who was away at a funeral, said sta� and board members were sending her pic-tures and video phone calls to show her the damage.

“I’m in shock,” Johnson said on the day of the crash. “Given the reason I cannot be there, I am so grateful no one was hurt. … I am thankful we were not in there with a program or someone was not waiting to cross.”

Later that same day, an Art Works representative told Hy-a� sville Life & Times’ Andrew Marder that police said the struc-ture needed to be taken down be-cause it was a safety hazard.

“I’m very heartbroken,” Art Works Board Secretary Teresa � iemann said. According to � iemann, she had just walked by the building on the way to the arts festival while talking with another board member about uses for the greenhouse space.

“As many of you have seen, our new design included that green-house,” Johnson said in an email to supporters. “It was the green-house that inspired many of our ideas about future program-ming. It was the greenhouse that helped shape current curriculum and partnerships.”

As for whether or not this a� ects Art Works' plans to renovate the former Marché Florist building and move to Hya� sville, Johnson said the greenhouse project was separate from the main build-ing renovation and the rest of the building can keep moving forward.

“I don’t know if it will change the timeline,” she said.as a traditional residential neigh-

borhood (TNR) under zoning regulations. To construct town-homes, any developer would need to seek an amendment that enables adaptive reuse.

� e school building is quite liter-ally falling apart. During a Sept. 29 open house held by the Hya� sville CDC, broken ceiling tiles, peeling

paint, and a variety of other struc-tural issues were clearly visible.

“We’re being very forthcoming and trying to address something that’s on the verge of blight and bring something new that builds the tax base and from where I sit [is] a minimal impact on the com-munity,” Eisenberg said. “... But al-ways there’s a balance.”

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FROM PEDAL CONFUSION TO FAILURE TO YIELDIn addition to the vehicle crash that destroyed the former Marché Florist greenhouse, four other vehicles have recently crashed into buildings in and around the City of Hya� sville.

AUGUST 28: MCDONALD’SAccording to the Riverdale Park Police Department (RPPD), at approximately 8:15 p.m., a Toyota Corolla crashed into the side of the McDonald’s restaurant and drive-thru at the corner of East West Highway and Baltimore Avenue. Police said the sedan was turning and failed to yield to the right of way of a Ford pick-up truck traveling southbound on Baltimore Avenue. � e restaurant, an independent franchise, remained closed for several days follow-ing the accident.

SEPTEMBER 12: LIBERTY TAXAccording to the Hya� sville City Police Department (HCPD), at approximately 4:45 a.m. a car crashed into the Liberty Tax build-ing on the 5100 block of Baltimore Avenue. Police said the driver lost control of his car but does not remember how the incident oc-curred. He was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital with head trauma and was not cited.

SEPTEMBER 16: TARGET AT THE MALL AT PRINCE GEORGESAccording to HCPD, an 85-year-old woman crashed into the front doors of the Target at the Mall at Prince Georges at ap-proximately 2:46 p.m. HCPD said the University Park resident became disoriented and applied the accelerator when she at-tempted to apply the brake. A shopper was hit by flying debris, HCPD Spokesperson Lt Purvis said, and was treated for minor injuries on the scene by local emergency medical personnel. No other injuries were reported.

According to HCPD, the driver was not charged. She will be re-evaluated by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration to determine competence to continue driving. Target temporarily closed to clean up and has since reopened for business.

SEPTEMBER 18: T-MOBILE ON HAMILTON STREETAccording to HCPD, the driver who hit the T-Mobile on Hamil-ton Street a� empted to back out of the space, but put the car into drive instead of reverse.

PREVENTING CRASHESIn the a� ermath of the crashes, Hya� sville Chief of Police Doug-las Holland addressed the Hya� sville City Council at the Sept. 21 meeting.

“� e City of Hya� sville will be contacting the (MD) State High-way Administration, as we have in the past, to discuss possible ad-ditional options for both vehicle and pedestrian tra� c safety on Baltimore Avenue,” he said.

“If you know of anybody that you think may be a danger to them-selves or others because of diminishing faculties or skills as far as driving, please make sure you notify police … to have them evalu-ated,” Holland said.

ART WORKS continued from page 1

CONCORDIAcontinued from page 1

by Caroline Selle

As the new Senior and Disability Services Coordinator for the City of Hya� sville, Beryl Johnson hit the ground running. In the months since her introduction to residents during Hya� sville’s Au-gust City Council meeting, John-son has organized several outings for seniors and presented to area seniors on topics ranging from diabetes to Alzheimer's.

“I started with a bang,” she said.She’s been particularly focused

on increasing opportunities for the residents of Friendship Arms, the senior independent living community located on 42nd Ave. Over 45 of the building’s residents a� ended her “Brunch with Beryl,” Johnson said — an unexpectedly large turnout.

“I met with them and I asked all of them, ‘What [is] it that you would like to see happen?’” Her program-ming initiatives re� ect their feed-back: In October, she plans to take residents to Toby’s Dinner � eater to see Ragtime. Previously, Johnson organized a trip to Bladensburg Waterfront Park, where a� endees toured the Anacostia with a guide.

“� ey loved it,” she said. “... � at makes me feel like I’m on the right track.”

Johnson is originally from Wash-ington, D.C. and was born and raised in Northeast. She received under-graduate and graduate degrees from Michigan State University.

“A� er I came back to this area, I worked in community services

for many years,” she said.Her jobs included positions at

United Communities Against Poverty and the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services. She served as the CEO of Friendship House, running a psycho-social rehabilitation program that helped previously institutionalized individuals re-integrate into society a� er long-term mental institutions shut their doors. She also worked in employment services with the D.C. government.

When Johnson retired from a position with Prince George’s County where she worked close-ly with seniors and their caregiv-ers, she soon found herself look-ing for work.

“I needed to come out of retire-ment,” she said. When she read the posting for the Hya� sville po-sition, she said she thought, “� at looks like I wrote it for myself.”

As the Senior and Disability Services Coordinator, Johnson said she hopes to work closely with Hya� sville Aging in Place. She’s a� ended Ageless Grace, a program she’d like to see more people join. And, Johnson is working on a community survey so the city council will have a clear picture of what Hya� sville’s senior residents want and need.

She would also like to see Hy-a� sville residents engage with the Retired and Seniors Volun-teer Service (RSVP), a program that connects skilled individuals with volunteer projects.

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MissFloribundaDear Miss Floribunda,

Help! My garden has been taken over by monster weeds. A neighbor told me that I worried too much about weeds that would just die with the � rst � ost and not enough about others that once rooted would be a problem for ever. She didn't know the names of any of them. I need a list to help me in my own personal War of the Weeds.

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Dear Invaded,

While your neighbor is quite right that many weeds die with the � rst frost, some vigilance is still needed because they self-seed. Decapitate the � owering garlic mustard be-fore it forms seed heads. Save your energy for pulling out tree seed-lings, especially oak. � e squirrels are very big on reforestation, and those acorns they bury in your yard will sprout. But these are not your

only invading monsters. Here are the Top Ten Space Invaders (or In-vaders of Space), by extraterrestrial category :

10. Mercury, or the Bamboo-zlers: once it is planted, nothing can get rid of bamboo except an army of pandas. Bamboo used to be illegal and it still should be. Some of its relatives, such as pampas grass, are illegal in Hawaii and California.

9. Venus, or Lethal Lovelies: these include the deliciously fra-grant autumn clematis now in bloom, as well as honeysuckle vines, wild morning glory, (also known as bindweed), the purple-� owered creeping Charlie, and the yellow-� owered creeping Jenny. Give them an inch and they'll take a parsec.

8. Mars, or Aggressive Stran-glers: they go well beyond Boston — English ivy, poison ivy ... all ivy will thro� le anything in its path. Birds eat and distribute their berries very e� ciently.

7. Jupiter, or Regal Ravagers: both King Kudzu, and his consort from the legume family, Queen Wisteria, have bid fair to devour the south of the United States. I once knew an old lady whose entire house was held together by wiste-ria a� er the framework had been ro� ed out beneath it. Wisteria has been spo� ed in trees in Hya� sville. Although there are no reports of kudzu in Hya� sville yet, it has swal-lowed some empty lots in Washing-ton, DC. Beware!

6. Saturn, or Hostile Hosts: bush honeysuckle and Japanese barberry are among the worst because they harbor ticks carrying Lyme disease. Birds eat their berries and the rest is history of the most sinister sort.

5. Uranus, or Sticky Hitchhik-ers: these are those prickly things that a� ach to your clothing when you hike and cause you to abet their plans to take over your garden. � ey include catchweed bedstraw, Spanish needle, and beggar's lice

plants — all of which are prevalent in our area this year.

4. Neptune, or Seditious Seed-lings: not only do you need to pull out oak seedlings all year, but watch for mulberry, maple, elm, catalpa, redbud, and rose of sharon (althea) seedings as well. Small ones are not hard to dig up with a trowel or spade, but once established you'll almost need a backhoe to get them out!

3. Pluto, or Underground Under-miners: Johnson grass, Bermuda (wire) grass, mugwort, ditch daylil-ies are all stoloniferous, which means they have runners that keep going underground until there's no room for anything else. � ey get stronger the deeper they grow. � e only way to get rid of them is to smother them with black plastic covering, but that also rids you of everything else you may be trying to cultivate.

2. Uranus, or Ghastly Grasses:Basket grass, Japanese stilt grass, nutgrass, and some sedges have been invading our area along with as garlic mustard. Garlic mustard, though not a garlic, smells and tastes like it. � is is ironic because it is a vampire that sucks the life out for everything else. Watch out for thistles and dandelions — these, if le� to go to seed, create a blizzard of felonious � u� that is carried by wind all over the neighborhood. All of these can be controlled by decapitation before they go to seed.

1. Krypton, or Hidden Hor-rors: these are aggressive plants that resemble well-behaved ones. For example, mugwort plants look like chrysanthemum plants (sni� them to tell the di� erence); Indian, wind, or mock strawberries from the potentilla family look like wild strawberries (but if you taste the berries you will � nd them without any strawberry taste, or any taste at all); garlic mustard resembles white ageratum and of course smells like garlic; poison sumac before form-ing white rather than red drupes looks just like the perfectly inno-cent ornamental shrub. But most to be feared is ET (Extra Terrible), the dreaded porcelain berry. It looks like our own native wild grape, but is an alien that combines the worst of the worst of all the others. It is a Lethal Lovely that lures you with its beautiful berries, an Underground Underminer, a Strangler, and Rav-ager. Here you need to resort to an herbicide, which of course you should apply very, very carefully just to the base of the cut stalks.

To discuss these and other gardening concerns, please come to the next meet-ing of the Hya� sville Horticultural Society on Saturday, October 17, � om 10 a.m. to 12 noon. It will be held in the home of Joe Buriel and Dave Ro-eder, 3909 Longfellow Street, and will include a plant exchange.


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