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Memorial Day:
Pension Reform Faces Tough Remembering the Fallen
Council Opposition By Erica Butler
Washington, D.C., is gearing up for the annual tribute to the
men and women that have served the country in the military.
Celebrities such as actor Gary Sinise and “Wheel of
Fortune” host Pat Sajak will be on hand May 30 for the
AFRO Staff Writer
National Memorial Day Parade in the capital.
The parade of marching bands and veteran units from
D.C. Councilman Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) and other city
across the United States kicks off at 2 p.m. at the corner of
legislators are opposing a contentious pension reform bill, which
Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street in northwest and
would affect teachers, police officers and firefighters, if passed.
proceeds west down Constitution Avenue, past the White
Members declared that the bill will face an impasse as a
House.
majority of the D.C. Council opposes the legislation. Continued on A6
Introduced by Councilman David Catania (I-At-
Large), the pension reform bill, would amend benefits
and place tighter restrictions on retirement benefits
eligibility for current employees and retirees.
Catania called proposed provisions “modest
changes,” which are necessary to ensure
the “viability” of D.C.’s pension system.
A bill that would impose “Around the country, states are
new restrictions on grappling with unfunded pension
pension plans for liabilities due to the lavish promises made
to employees during better years,” Catania Americans nationwide
civil workers such as
stated on his website, davidcatania.com. “This will pay tribute to
firefighters is facing stiff
their loved ones who
opposition. AP Photo Continued on A6
have died in military
service on May 30,
Expert Slams
By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a
Parking Payments Now Just a Call Away AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of
Hudson’s mother and brother.
cious
the ve
Brown Ethics
Jennifer Hudson and other The white, 1994 Chevrolet dog. A
By Tia Lewis expenses,” noted Albert information officer identified
relatives positively of dialing seven
Suburban withnumbers on
Illinois license Tribun
Special to the AFRO Bogaard, CEO of Parkmobile, Montgomery County. “It your cellphone, you can pay multip
in a statement. “It’s much gives [driver’s] another way for on-street parking metered of the
Legislation faster and more convenient.” to pay for parking.” First parking spaces in the District. tered t
Washington, D.C. Customer can also time Montgomery County This is a high-tech solution to brothe
motorists are now able to feed download the mobile users can register at www. parking woes in the District.” boy’s
the meter simply by making application on to their iPhone, mc.goparknow.com . But even with the proces
By Erica Butler cians
a call. Blackberry or Android. Bowring says that additional payment option, the
AFRO Staff Writer was la
The new pay-by-phone-
the Co
parking program allows
D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown has sponsored a bill that Exam
drivers to use their mobile
would sanction District employees for ethic violations, require Hu
phones to pay for a parking
disclosure of clients and establish an ethics advisory board – a memb
space. Through the service, Exam
collective of government high-ranking government officials. parkers are able to pay only noon t
But one expert said the bill muddles current ethics laws. for the time used and receive Given
The Comprehensive Ethics Reform Act of 2011, which was a text alert before the meter ing di
introduced May 17 by Brown and Councilmember Mary Cheh expires. viewin
(D-Ward 3), has been criticized by Robert Wechsler, director “The system is very
of research for the non-profit organization City Ethics, a group Courtesy Photos
easy to use and makes it
that advises local governments on their ethics program. very easy for motorists to
Jennifer Hudson and her mom, Darnell Donerson who
was killed, as well as her brother, Jason.
“Sh
Under the legislation, an Office of Government pay for parking, “said John
Accountability would be created within the Board of Lisle, spokesman for District video
Elections and Ethics (BOEE), and an Ethics Advisory plate X584859 was found on the lat
Department of Transportation. the body of her 7-year-old
Council Committee would be convened to investigate nephew Monday, just hours Chicago’s West Side after Tribun
“It also reduces the need to
conflicts of interests. The OGA director would be selected after his body was found in a police received a 7 a.m. call that’s
carry cash to pay for parking.
by the mayor, with the consent of the council, from a list of For the city, we believe it will
people recommended by the Board of Elections.
But Wechsler said the BOEE has nothing to do with
government ethics and the process of endless appeals
help reduce the wear and tear
on the physical meters and
reduce our calls for service
ACORN Fights Back
would not give OGA the power the bill states it will have.
“It doesn’t seem as though someone has authority. It can’t
for broken meters.”
In a press release, DDOT
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charge
actually enforce what it’s supposed to,” he said. Interim Director Terry By Alan King
and Dallas Cowboys players No wo
Under the bill, findings from the OGA director could be Tony Romo and AFRO Staff Writer
Terrell Owens, trying
Bellamy said, “We piloted pay AP Photo/Matt Rourke
appealed to the Board, and its decision could be appealed among the names submitted
by phone parking in select
A new program in the Washington, D.C. metro area will allow motorists to feed their to group,
in court. “These appeals would be of a report that contains Presidential candidate John election officials. Never
business districts, with great
parking meters by making a phone call.
nothing but findings and recommendations (like appealing McCain’s attack on ACORN – Hurd said those workers, who But Ob
results, and now we’re ready
a grand jury report),” the former bankruptcy lawyer stated Associated Community were doing those things without long a
to offer this service citywide.”
Lisle said the new system motorists are for
very enthusiastic
Now – service doesn’t come or without
in his column on cityethics.org. “It could be years before Organization Reform ACORN’s knowledge permis- for AC
So how does the program
is an alternative to the other about the service. a few glitches.
the ‘appropriate authority’ gets to consider the report and confirms the success of the sion, were fired. him fo
work?
payment options. “Pay by John B. Townsend,
organization, the head of the “The system isthat
“The evidence nothas sur- But no
actually make a decision. “Parkers must register
phone is not intended to manager
group says. of public and perfect,”
faced so far said Townsend,
shows they faked Rep
“This doesn’t sound like accountability to me.” with the vendor, Parkmobile,
replace the physical meters, government affairs for
“This is testimony to AAA
the work who formsaddedto getthat
paidthe for system
work they 11 inve
The proposed five-person advisory council would be either online or by phone,
but rather is an overlay Mid-Atlantic
we’ve done and characterizes
success we’ve isdidn’t
already active
do, not in other
to stuff ballotbig countr
chaired by the mayor and his two designees – who cannot be and provide them with your
system. It’s not for everyone the program
had,” Maudeas “E.Tpresident
Hurd, phone of cities boxes.” including
ACORN,Atlanta she said,and is the potent
employed by D.C. and at least one has to be a D.C. attorney. credit card number, and
– many people still prefer to home.”
ACORN, said in an interview Seattle,
victim ofand in places
fraud, not thelike perpetra- forms.
And it would also include the council chair and his/her license plate number,” said
put coins in a meter – but for “Inthe
with theAFRO.
past, you had as Richmond
tor of it. and Charlotte, An
designee, who will serve as a lawyer. Those appointed must Lisle. “Then, when you park
others who want to pay by much a chance of finding
“When this attack started, we and Hurd
100 other
said thecities. “In
only things fraud.
have a background in ethics, according to the bill. you call in or use the mobile
credit card this is a simple an empty parking space,
had just announced that we had some cities, some consumers
bogus are the charges them- paid m
The proposed ethics committee lacks independence, selves. And factcheck.
app, key in the zone number
way to do it.” orregistered 1.3 million
having enough new vot-
change have complained theyorgwere ACOR
Wechsler said. He added that usually governments have a ers,” she said. “That’s just to say agrees. efforts
for the block where you are
Metro areas such as in your pocket to pay for ticketed minutes before they
commission or ethics board nominated by residents. “New that someone’s running scared It concluded, “Neither Pressu
parked, indicate which car
Foggy Bottom, Georgetown parking, as you did of seeing arrived on the scene to re-
York City probably has the best conflicts of interest board – because of ACORN’s success.” ACORN nor its employees have loans.
you are using and how long
Hospital and Ballpark are an extra-terrestrial. Now by activate their meters.”
they don’t do their own investigations; their investigation is McCain, who is running for been found guilty of, or even Barac
you want to pay for. That’s it.
already using the service. And
done by a separate agency.” president on the Republican tick- charged with, casting fraudulent Blind a
The system will also send you
nearby Montgomery County votes.”
Karen Sibert, the deputy chief of staff for Kwame Brown, et, lashed out at ACORN in the Ameri
a text message 15 minutes
is implementing the pay-by- final debate against Barack The problem came about pri-
said that if members of the committee are involved in unethical before your time expires to
cell to 11,000 parking meters. Obama, contending the group “is marily because of the way Sin
situations, then they may be “subject to the law” and lawyers remind you to add more time
The service was introduced in on the verge of maybe perpetrat- ACORN operates. Rather than ACOR
will be subject to the “standards of the legal bar association.” or move your car. There is
Bethesda earlier this year and ing one of the greatest frauds in rely on volunteers, it pays peo- bomba
But Wechsler still called the committee “wasteful.” also a small transaction fee
Silver Spring locations were voter history in this country, ple, many of them poor or unem- racist m
“Since the mayor and the council can recommend between 30 to 35 cents.”
recently completed. maybe destroying the fabric of ployed, to sign up new voters. The
changes any time they want, their presence and effective “Parkmobile users have
“Pay-by-cell is an democracy.” The idea was to help both those debate
control of this particular committee make it seem 24/7 access to their online
added convenience for Factcheck.org, a non-partisan being registered and those doing organi
superfluous,” he stated. the registration. offices
account; they can print reports
our customers,” said Web site, found those claims to
Acting attorneys on the council must disclose their be We never run low on
“exaggerated,” withirony
“no inevi-
Baltimore. OrMaudrestaurants that serve
explained, “Welocal
have a After a
and easily track their parking
Esther Bowring, public
clients, unless there is a legal privilege in place that would grass-fed
dence of anybeef,
suchmerchants
democracy- that carry housemade
zero tolerance pickles and for
policy pâté, or
deliber- appear
prevent them from doing so, Sibert explained. Disclosure of clients by acting attorneys that hold public markets that
destroying sell goods from local farms.
fraud.” ateIt’s foodie heaven
falsification around here.
of registration.” sent to
Council member David Catania (I-At-Large) and Jack offices is not uncommon, Wechsler said. “Lawyers say I can’t Hurd Thebelieves
next timetheyouMcCain
wander under I-83 Mostwithnews
a cupaccount
of Zeke’s neglect to “is goi
Evans (D-Ward 2) are the council’s practicing lawyers. disclose, and you go to a lawyer’s website and see their list of charges andwere
a bagpolitically
of kale, domotivat- point out
it as a homeowner. that
City ACORN
home prices isare A wor
Catania came under scrutiny for working with a firm, which clients,” he said. “Lawyers exaggerate.” ed. historically low and interest rates are, too. At Live
required by law
match you with homebuying incentives, renovation information,
Baltimore,
to turn in we’ll
all reg- receive
has ties with a city contractor, M.C. Dean, Inc. Overall, Wechsler said that the council should start ethics She said, “Becauseneighborhoods,
it’s low- istration
and more. forms. And they also fail ing, “W
But Brendan Williams-Kief, the spokesman for Catania, reform from scratch instead of patching extra legislation to and moderate-income people, to note that it was the organiza- at 9” a
So if you’ve ever told yourself,
said the politician has nothing to hide and supports ethicsexisting laws. “The District’s government needs to take a deep and people “Someday I’ll own my owntion,
of color, I believe the place,”in many instances, that first
get in touch. Ac
McCain campaign thinks those brought the phony registrations messa
reform. “Councilmember Catania has always been open breath and let go. The only way it will have a comprehensive,
about his secondary employment as in-house counsel for effective ethics program is not by adding pieces to the puzzle of
voters are goingSomedayBaltimore.com
to vote to the attention of authorities. machi
Democratic, which is not neces- The McCain camp apparently calling
OpenBand, a Northern Virginia technology company,” District ethics, but by completely remaking the program and the sarily true.” isn’t interested in those fine Barack
ethics laws so that they aren’t a puzzle at all,” he stated in his
Williams-Kief stated in an e-mail. “[He] takes very seriously ACORN is no stranger to points, preferring to air mislead- hung.
column. “And the only way the ethics program will be effective
the obligation of elected officials to disclose the companies controversy. ing ads that seek to link Obama nigger
with which they do business and believes strongly that is if it appears to the public, and actually is, independent of the For 38 years, the non-partisan to ACORN, thereby undercutting (exple
District residents have a right to know such information.” city’s officials, and has teeth.” organization has fought for social his political support. fraudu
and economic justice for low- McCain: I’m John McCain hell. A
Cheating Investigation and moderate-income
Americans. With 400,000 mem-
and I approve this message.
Announcer: Who is Barack
They’r
eys, th
educating our children.” the country, teachers feel The whole concept behind ber families organized into more Obama? A man with “a political nated,
Continued from A1
Saunders agreed. “Not pressured to teach to the the tests, as mandated by the than 1,200 neighborhood chap- baptism performed at warp An
Kaplan division has attracted ters in 110 cities nationwide, speed.” Vast ambition. After col- liberal
only in D.C., but across tests.” Continued on A4 ACORN has over the years seen lege, he moved to Chicago. deleted
scrutiny. Kaplan Inc.’s testing
its share of criticism while advo- Became a community organizer. guys ju
and “university” is the Post’s
GENERATION
cating for affordable housing, There, Obama met Madeleine come
primary revenue generator,
BE THE
living wages, healthcare for the Talbot, part of the Chicago every
yet in reporting about the underserved— and while organ- branch of ACORN. He was so and m
testing dust-up, Post reporters izing voter registration drives. impressive that he was asked to all you
have apparently not bothered But none has been as withering train the ACORN staff. up the
to note this, which some and baseless as this one. What did ACORN in Chicago one els
observers consider a possible With the presidential election engage in? Bullying banks. bills fo
conflict of interest. less than two weeks away, Intimidation tactics. Disruption your k
“In all fairness, the
TO FIND A VACCINE TO PREVENT HIV ACORN’s detractors allege the of business. ACORN forced move.
Washington Post should organization has engaged in mas- banks to issue risky home loans. Forget
disclose every time that it sive voter registration fraud after The same types of loans that bills fo
writes an article about testing the reported discovery of bogus caused the financial crisis we’re it. You
that it owns the largest testing names, such as Mickey Mouse in today. hope y
firms in this country and Hu
cease s
receives significant benefits
“In
from it,” Saunders said. attacks
Former D.C. Board of will be
Education member Iris name
Toyer said national parent Identification Statements
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A4 The Afro-American, May 28, 2011 - June 3, 2011
College Grads 13.5 percent more graduates doubles. million workers were hired into a professional.’ So when that of a person who is ...
Continued from A1 coming from the class of 2011 Where have all these overseas. that individual begins the job bringing a set of skills to a
than the graduates of 2010. jobs gone? Simply blaming According to the National search ... the type of cover professional team working
Howard University feels letter that’s being submitted to on a common goal of the
Now, the number has jumped the economy is not enough Association of Colleges
that worry should play a part HR professionals ... becomes organization.”
to 19.3 percent. for people like Illinois and Employers, after hitting
in the minds of graduating
But regardless of what Democrat Rep. Jesse Jackson an all-time low during the
seniors.
numbers say, anxiety and Jr. Speaking on the House recession, the amount of new Cheating Investigation
“Students should always
nervousness still play a role floor, he recently offered his college students being hired Continued from A3 a disadvantage…African
be worried about getting
in some graduating seniors’ reasoning about why the job is expected increase this year. Americans and Hispanics,
jobs regardless of what No Child Left Behind initiative
lives. Katie Derhim, a senior market is so bad. According This could be the reason why females, poor students and
the economy is like,” she that was a cornerstone of
at Catholic University in to Jackson, new gadgets like Georgetown senior Chris those with disabilities are
said. “Should ... students be educational policy in former
Washington, D.C., is one of the Apple iPad and Amazon’s Kelley is not worried about disproportionately failing
especially concerned right President George W. Bush’s
those seniors. “I know not a Kindle have destroyed the his post-graduation plans. He ‘high-stakes’ standardized
now? Yes ... I don’t feel that administration, has attracted
lot of people are hiring right book industry by putting already has them set in stone. tests.”
they understand totally ... criticism.
now so I’m nervous there will major chain stores like “I am going to be working on It appears that pressure to
how bad the economy is.” Ironically, even one of the
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This statement, however, testing firms, McGraw-Hill,
Derhim said. adding to the number of lost Bank of Scotland in Stanford, may actually, at the time of
differs from findings of a has publicly cited limitations
Derhim’s classmate, Jenna jobs in the nation. Conn.,” said Kelley. testing, be out of institutional
recent survey released by of the one-test-fits-all
Ferlise, shares some of the According to the U.S He then gave this advice: reach could potentially
the National Association of approach when it comes to
same concerns. “I’m nervous Commerce Department, “Be assertive. Be yourself. lead to misconduct. “It is
Colleges and Employers. inner-city populations, such
about getting a job [after] shipping jobs oversees has Don’t sell out. Do something important for school systems
According to the survey, as the District.
graduation. There [are] just led to a huge decrease in jobs you want to do.” to shy away from methods
employers have recently McGraw-Hill’s David
not really a lot of jobs. I feel here in America. Records Advice for college that encourage this type of
grown to be more adamant Miller Sadker, Ph.D., and
like you ... [only] get one if say American multinational seniors does not seem to be behavior and let’s get back
about hiring new graduates of Karen R. Zittleman, Ph.D.
you know somebody,” said companies, that employ hard to come by. Howard’s to the business of educating
the class of 2011. noted on Education.com
Ferlise. one-fifth of total Americans Carol Dudley said, “Begin students,” said WTU’s
The survey also indicated website, “Since students
According to the employed, have decreased the first making the intellectual Saunders.
an increase in projected hiring do not receive equal
Department of Labor, the number of American workers shift. Begin to think: ‘I am
numbers from Sept. 2010 to educations, holding identical DeRutter Jones,
jobless rate for new graduates in recent years. During the a professional person, I’m
April 2011. In September, expectations for all students researcher, contributed to this
averaged 9.3 percent in 2010. 2000s 2.9 million American no longer a just a student ...
employers anticipated hiring places the poorer ones at article.
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Opinion
Honest Criticism is Not
Betrayal; It’s Democratic
(TriceEdneyWire.com) - Black man in office?” followed by
A very troubling pattern is the statement, “If you don’t support
developing within certain him it will be much worse.” It must
segments of the African- be clearly understood that having
American community. an African American in the Oval
There’s a concerted effort by Office is not in and of itself a victory.
some within the community Without substantive and measurable
to silence those who are policy outputs that benefit the African-
offering honest, valid, and American community, the ethnic
well thought through analysis makeup of the president is irrelevant.
and criticism of the Obama Also, is the “…it will be much worse”
administration. statement supposed to be a comparison
Radio host Tom Joyner to Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.),
recently told his audience Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, Rep.
Dr. Wilmer J. Leon that those who criticize the Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) or some
III president are “haters” and other neo-conservative reactionary
need to be quiet because politician? If so, why should African
he (President Obama) doesn’t need the Black vote to be split. Americans assess success by
On his radio program Rev. Al Sharpton recently attacked comparisons to the worst for us instead
the motivations and integrity of those, myself included (full of policy outputs that are the best for us?
disclosure), who questioned President Obama’s willingness to The critics of President Obama are not comparing him to military’s “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy. To demonstrate his
meet with the CBC to discuss targeted jobs legislation. Former some baseless abstract standard. In most instances they are support for women and feminists in America he signed the Lilly
Princeton professor Melissa Harris-Perry recently referred to comparing Obama to Obama. He pledged to close the prison Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Even as the tide shifts in the Middle-
professor Cornell West’s critique of the Obama administration at Guantanamo Bay, pledged to fight for the public option, East, the Obama administration continues to provide unyielding
as “a self-aggrandizing, victimology sermon deceptively pledged to end the Bush-era tax cuts and pledged to give support for Zionist interests in America. As the African-
wrapped in the discourse of prophetic witness…” As these and “change we can believe in.” Many are claiming the more things American community evaluates its issues and options leading
others attack the messengers, their analysis of the relevance of change the more they look like Bush. into 2012 and looks at a 16.2 percent unemployment rate, why
the message is woefully lacking. To demonstrate his support to the Hispanic community not expect President Obama to use his bully pulpit to support
These ad hominem attacks by Sharpton, Joyner, Harris- targeted unemployment legislation
Perry and others, as well-intended as they may be are very to address this issue?
dangerous to the African-American community and the “Without substantive and measurable policy outputs that In 1857 Fredrick Douglass said,
democratic process. In Germany in 1933, one of the elements benefit the African-American community, the ethnic makeup “Power concedes nothing without
that brought an end to the Weimar Republic was an intolerance a demand. It never did and it never
of dissenting opinions and vicious personal attacks on of the president is irrelevant.” will. Find out just what any people
individuals who questioned the direction of the government. will quietly submit to and you
In 1950 McCarthyism was the order of the day; unsupported have found out the exact measure
accusations of disloyalty ruined a number of careers and lives of injustice and wrong which will
in this country. Is the African-American community in the be imposed upon them, and these
midst of a Weimar or McCarthy moment? will continue till they are resisted
Anecdotally, as others in the community attempt to engage with either words or blows, or
in informed debate about the dismissals of Van Jones and with both.” President Obama is
Shirley Sherrod, allowing the Bush era tax cuts to continue, the one in power, therefore, the
the escalation from two military endeavors to three (Libya), African-American community
lack of support for union workers in Wisconsin, and other must demand from him support
issues, they are summarily dismissed as traitors, haters, crazy, for its just due. For the Joyner’s,
and misinformed. Or, as professor Harris-Perry describes, “the Sharpton’s, and Harris-Perry’s
Tom Joyner Courtesy Photos
self-appointed Black leadership class that has been largely of the world to call for quiet
supplanted in recent years.” submission is dangerous and
What is being overlooked is the fact that honest constructive Rev. Al Sharpton a clear demonstration of the
criticism is not betrayal, it’s key to the democratic process. In exact measure of injustice they
a representative democracy it is very important for citizens are willing to tolerate. Honest
to vote but voting in and of itself is not enough. Staying President Obama nominated the first Hispanic female Supreme criticism is not betrayal; it’s
engaged in the process and holding your elected representatives Court Justice and supports the Hispanic communities call for Dr. Cornel West democratic.
accountable is of the utmost importance and truly demonstrates comprehensive immigration reform by saying, “I want to work
democracy in action. If an interest group is not getting what it with Republicans and Democrats to protect our borders, to Dr. Wilmer J. Leon III is a
voted for it is obligated to protest, question, and demand that it enforce our laws and also to address the status of millions of columnist with Trice Edney Wire Services. Learn more about
does. undocumented workers.” To demonstrate his support to the him at www.wilmerleon.com or contact him via e-mail at
Tom Joyner asked, “What would it be like without a gay/lesbian community, President Obama supported ending the wjl3us@yahoo.com or on Twitter @drwleon.
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A6 The Afro-American, May 28, 2011 - June 3, 2011
Pension Reform
New York model, in which earnings, bonus pay and benefits – anyone who was at a hearing on April 4 that by public servants. Promises
Continued from A1 cost-of-living adjustments vacation time would be hired before that year receives 2012, the city could generate were made to those who
legislation will bring the are tied to 50 percent of the excluded when benefits are their pensions from the $52.6 million if the full receive pensions, Chief Cathy
District’s pension system in consumer price index, with calculated to avoid “spiking” federal government. retirement age changed to 67 Lanier and Acting Fire Chief
line with the best practices of a floor of 1 percent and a and “pension padding,” Yesim Yilmaz, the director years old. Kenneth Ellerbe said at the
many other jurisdictions.” ceiling of 3 percent; and according to Catania. of fiscal and legislative But some leaders said hearing. They also said that
Among other changes, increase the retirement age Since 1997, D.C. has analysis for the D.C. Office those savings could not the bill would discourage
the bill would adopt the to 67. Additionally, overtime been responsible for pension of Revenue Analysis, testified mitigate the ill-treatment of future applicants.
Edward Smith, president
of the Fire Fighters
Association (Local 36), who
attended the press conference
and testified at the hearing,
said his organization opposes
any alteration of the pension
system. He challenged
statements made in the
pension reform bill at the
hearing, including Catania’s
claim that the legislation
would provide for an actuarial
audit by an outside consultant.
“This is already required.
Any change in benefits
automatically requires an
actuarial study be conducted
to see the impact of the fund,”
Smith said – and the revenue
analysis office agreed.
“[The District of Columbia
Retirement Board] already
conducts a quadrennial
actuarial audit. The last audit
was done by Gabriel, Roeder,
Smith and Co. in June 2008,
and the next one is planned
for the summer of 2012,”
Yilmaz said. “The costs of
these studies are paid out of
the Retirement Trust Fund.”
Smith said contrary to
what supporters of the bill
think, the pension system has
not significantly impacted
the city. “It’s not a huge drain
on the taxpayer,” Smith said.
“It’s a small portion of the
local revenue.”
Councilmember Mary
Cheh (D-Ward 3) chairs the
Government Operations
Committee, which determines
the passage of the bill.
She said the measure will
“certainly” not be in the
Budget Support Act but that it
may have some merit.
“My instinct is that maybe
there is a need for reform,
but it has to be respect[ful] so
it’s not to affect people who
are working or counting on a
set of expectations for their
retirement.”
Memorial Day
Continued from A1
The parade will honor
members of the military
who have died on duty and
will also include a tribute to
the victims of the Sept. 11
terrorist attacks.
Two veterans of the Korean
and Vietnam wars will also
be presented with Medal of
Honors for acts of bravery.
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enough
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1977. there is obviously no need “The term ‘hospice’ engenders negative connotations
In a 2011 case study, “Closing to become involved in for most African Americans and as such, the notion
the Gap in Hospice Care for ‘terminal care,’ which is the of hospice needs to be redefined in our community
African Americans in Washington, way hospice is viewed.” in order that African Americans can benefit from this
D.C,” researchers found that These misconceptions useful service,” she said. “Unfortunately, most African
while more African Americans prevent many African Americans die tragic deaths of little or no quality care
are receiving hospice care, the Americans from receiving because of their misconceptions regarding hospice care.
disproportion between Caucasians proper help during a Additionally, our ‘end of life’ supports systems are almost
and African Americans continues. difficult time, experts said. nonexistent because of unfounded and unrealistic myths.”
The leading reason for this “African Americans won’t A study by the National Hospice and Palliative Care
disparity “is the fact that our experience the same quality Organization found that between 2002 and 2009, the
society still is not always as of life at this phase that total number of U.S. patients who used hospice increased
culturally sensitive as we should others do because hospice from 885,000 to an estimated 1.56 million, a 76 percent
be in speaking about these issues isn’t something they elected. increase, but less than half of the patients who are
with a population that has a natural This means that there will medically eligible for hospice care use it.
reason to be distrustful based on an be less support at a time Davis said that her company is actively working to
unfortunate legacy of racism in our when families often need it alleviate many of the negative connotations associated
nation,” stated Malene Davis, CEO the most,” added Davis. with the industry and hopes that more African Americans
and president of Capital Caring. Recent statistics show use the service.
“While we have made progress that in the District, 42 ‘We at Capital Caring are taking some bold steps
as a society in this regard, there is percent of African-American to ensure that more African-American families easily
still much to be done in the way deaths occur before age 65, access our care. First, we held the APPEAL Training
of communicating effectively with compared with 23 percent of in collaboration with Duke University, a two-day long
African-American families.” Caucasian deaths. The most professional development program for local health care
Dr. Glenda Hodges, associate common causes of death for professionals, which seeks to improve care for African
director of hospital support District African Americans Americans. Second, we have changed our name from
services at Howard University younger than 65 are cancer, ‘Capital Hospice’ to ‘Capital Caring’ to remove any
Hospital, believes a spiritual
“They would rather rely on God’s divine heart disease, and AIDS. barriers to care, including fear of the word ‘hospice’ by
disconnect contributes to the intervention and accept whatever hap- “These are diseases that some. Third, we have enhanced our services to include
gap. “Most African Americans commonly benefit from Care Navigation, Palliative Care (pain and symptom
integrate their religious beliefs
pens than live a life that can truly be hospice services,” Davis management), and Point of Hope Loss Counseling. We
into their personal health issues,” enhanced by quality care, even in the said. believe patients and families need support throughout the
she said. “For some reason, they Julia Jones, a two-year entire disease process.”
feel that if they accede to hospice
presence of a terminal illness.” resident of Capital Caring, Jones encouraged hospices to seek out patients who
care, they are ‘giving up’ on their was advised by her doctor need their help by passing out brochures or giving it
faith and spiritual connection. to live in a hospice because directly to them.
They would rather rely on God’s divine intervention and of her disability. Jones says the facility is excellent but
accept whatever happens than live a life that can truly believes most African Americans shun hospice care For more information about Capital Caring go to
be enhanced by quality care, even in the presence of a because of the negative perception. “They associate www.capitalcaring.org or call 1-855-571-5700.
Staycations Whether it’s a day at the and resorts. Instead of The most important on a vacation like forgetting splurging on those extra
Continued from B1 harbor or a day at the spa, a running across the country thing to make sure your about chores, finally calories at dinner. It is your
staycation may just be what to find something to do, staycation is done right is to finishing that book you’ve vacation, so don’t forget to
plenty of golf resorts just you need to take some why not head downtown make your plans feel like an
thirty minutes outside of been reading all winter and enjoy it!
time off. Also, if you look and experience what actual vacation. That means
the city including Turf close enough in your own you’ve been missing. In the leaving your laptop at home
Valley Resort in Ellicott backyard, you’ll find that meantime, you’ll also save or staying off your cell Caregivers
City that also offers a spa Maryland offers the best a few bucks for your next phone. Do all of the things Continued from B1 what they will be doing
and dining. in live concerts, shopping big trip. that you would normally do for the person and what
the compensation will be. The contract should clearly
delineate what the duties are and who’s going to be
involved. ”
If a relative pays a caregiver without a pre-existing
agreement in place, Fralin warned that the money may
be legally viewed as a gift, and can possibly make the
relative being cared for ineligible for Medicaid.
In cases with multiple relatives caring for a family
member, Fralin recommended having someone with
power of attorney who can make the decisions on that
relative’s behalf.
Caregivers also have other avenues in seeking
financial assistance for taking care of a loved one. In
some states, Medicaid runs a program called “Cash and
Counseling,” which pays seniors directly to cover their
in-home care. The amount of money the senior receives
is dependent on a Medicaid assessment of need and the
prevailing pay rate for in-home care aides in that specific
state. Seniors can then use the money to pay the family
member to provide care. Local Medicaid, social services,
or human services offices have more information on the
program and similar ones.
If the senior being cared for has long-term care
insurance, it is possible for a caregiver to receive
payments. If the senior receives monthly in-home care
benefits, that money can be used to pay his/her caregiver.
The federal government has also attempted to assist
caregivers as well. In late 2010, the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services awarded grants totaling
approximately $2.25 million to a number of states to
implement the Lifespan Respite Care Program. Though
caregivers will not receive any monetary benefits from
the program, its goal is to provide temporary relief to
caregivers and reduce the strain that comes with caring
for a relative in need.
Faulkner said her family has a meeting every two
months at which they discuss her mother’s finances
relating to medical bills and her house. As far as receiving
state or federal assistance, Faulkner said the family is
fortunate not to have that need right now. “We’ve never
checked into getting money because we’ve never had the
need to,” Faulkner said. “My mother is blessed – she’s
never been in the hospital except for when she had us as
babies. So why should we take money when someone
else who needs it can use it?”
May 2011, The Afro-American SENIORGUIDE B3
Beauty
Something New
‘Faceover’: Mission Accomplished Au Naturale!
By Joi-Marie McKenzie
Baltimore senior gives first-person account of her
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trip to the ‘wild’ side Whether your hair is
short, long, dark brown or
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware for your natural colors, and then grey, it’s probably not what
incorporate the colors of your outfit,” it used to be. As we mature
Yes, that’s makeup on my face. I Almateen said, as she adjusted lighting our hair gets drier and
know it looks strange to people who and narrowed down her pallet. thinner. Still, that doesn’t
know me and are used to being greeted She was not at all offended at my mean you have to let go
without the bat of an eyelash. Sure, regular Oil of Olay soap and Aveeno of your crown of glory.
most women begin to wear makeup, lotion regimen, and even said my skin Have you considered going
at least clandestinely, as soon as their was beautiful – couldn’t leave that natural?
mothers forbid it. But I didn’t. And little tidbit out. So she offered me a Many older African-
when I did delve into it, I discovered bar stool that looked like a chair for a American women are now
my skin would be sensitive to most princess and set to work. letting go of the “creamy
things. Makeup was one thing I could First, the cleansing. Then, an herbal crack,” or chemical
easily avoid. astringent to complete the cleaning. relaxers for a number of
But I figured with new technology “It sets your face up to receive the reasons. “It’s convenient
in all areas, it might be worth a second makeup,” she instructed as she went and it takes some nerve to
chance. And who’s to say a woman along. do it,” says Evelyn Archie,
of a certain age can’t try new things. Foundation. Mascara. Look up. 76, a retired pre-school no more coloring. Still, the end. You won’t need
I know the Twitter waves won’t be Look all the way up. Lip liner. Lip teacher. “But I’ve found to make sure your hair any rubber bands; the hair
crowded with tweets of my colorful coloring. At this point, as she surveyed that it’s a lot easier.” is that perfect shade of will curl up if it’s natural.
face, but, why not? the land to be sure everything was just Imagine not having to white, try using a shampoo Then use a hair dryer to
So a friend recommended a friend, right, she looked at my eyes and hers go to a hair salon every with a blue or violet color. dry twists. Flat twists are
professional makeup artist Roshe got larger. “Let’s put on eyelashes,” six weeks for a touch up. This helps neutralize any also a fun alternative.
Almateen, who shared with me she said. And as I searched for my Also, think of the amount yellowing tones that may Although they may look
the kind hospitality of her friends, usual “No,” I realized she wasn’t of money you’ll save by be on the hair follicle. like cornrows, they’re
wedding coordinator, Mozell and her waiting for my response anyway. She not getting a chemical Clairol’s Shimmer Lights easier on the hair because
husband, photographer Jerry Scott- was selecting the right set. straightener. Going or SoSilver Shampoo by the hair is simply twisted.
Bey. It was a beautiful home that “Why not go all the way?” she said. natural isn’t for every Matrix will help keep your Ladies, avoid wearing
whispered “welcome” and screamed I could find no reason to argue. mature woman, but for hair shining bright! dreadlocks or Sisterlocks
“artists live here” and was the perfect Honestly, it felt like the “little girl” those considering it, here as those styles can lead
surrounding to make me at ease for my days of playing dress-up. And, I have are some tips to help you to bald spots for mature
debut “faceover.” to say I was really pleased with the transition.
Twist It Up! women.
Not only do models and brides outcome. I did a double-take to make Natural hair doesn’t
benefit from Almateen’s artistry, she sure it was my own face smiling back just mean rocking an afro
trains others in in the mirror. Snip, Snip! anymore. There are plenty Overall, if you’re
the profession When the Going natural at any age of jazzy styles to keep healthy on the inside then
using her own deed was done, can be a tedious process. you looking beautiful for your hair will be healthy
line of Roshe we retired Still, the transition can be that special occasion. Two too. Make sure your diet
Cosmetics. Her to the Scott- quite easy if you’re not strand twists are great for is full of protein including
renowned skills Beys’ perfectly afraid to go short. Don’t women with natural hair fish, eggs, beans and
have opened doors landscaped worry; you don’t have to because the curl holds yogurt, to ensure your hair
for her to work backyard, cut off your entire perm to better, and it’s easy. Simply is full and shiny. With these
as lead artist on nature’s own go natural. The easiest way apply a light gel or cream few steps, you’ll definitely
television and film photo studio to transition from chemical to the base of the hair and be on your way to a simple
settings. Having complete with to natural hair is to keep firmly begin to twist until more carefree hairstyle.
gained knowledge a gazebo and hair at a short length – a
of people’s sculpted garden bob is short enough –
beauty needs, for background. while pressing the new
Almateen has done With just a growth with either a flat For the Men
corporate training few shots and iron or straightening comb. Fellas, we couldn’t leave you out! Maintaining healthy
Eventually, your perm will hair and scalp is ever important as you mature. Not only are
for cosmetic adjustments to
be cut out as your hair you fighting going grey but bald spots are more prevalent in
executives around poses, my debut men. Here are some hair styles to keep you looking suave
the country. So was captured for grows. This could take up
to three to six months. Still, ... and have people second guessing themselves saying, “Is
I knew I was in posterity. Will that Billy Dee Williams?”
capable hands. I do this again? if you’re bold enough, cut
I watched as Maybe. Will I it all off! It can be freeing
Keep it Close: Ask your barber for a close shave.
she set up her purchase products and a great way to show Keeping your hair close to the scalp makes it a lot easier
Photo by Jerry Scott-Bey
tools – numerous The Rev. Dorothy to do it myself? your commitment to your to mask growing bald spots. Also, it’s a no-fuss solution
brushes, tubes, Boulware, who usually Maybe. Will I new look. Also, cutting and is the perfect hairstyle for any occasion, whether you’re
pallets, mirrors eschews makeup, got paint my face your hair is great if it’s attending a wedding or playing cards with friends.
– and wondered a beauty makeover with dramatic results. every day? No thinning.
Baby ‘Fro: A well-maintained afro is always in style, so
what on Earth she way.
why not put a contemporary twist on a vintage look? Grow
was going to do to my face. Actually, But the session was fun, thanks to Embrace the Greys your hair out no more than one to 2 inches. Also, be sure to
it was great fun. While she worked Almateen. As we mature, grey or keep your hair moisturized, especially as you mature. Use a
her magic, I watched digital shows of white hair is inevitable, but conditioner at least once a week.
Check out Almateen’s website at roshecosmetics.
Jerry’s photos of Mozell’s weddings com, e-mail her at roshecosmetics@gmail.com or call going natural also means
and Almateen’s makeup. 443-226-2870. Contact planning specialist, Mozell
I asked what she meant when she Scott-Bey at xquisitelyours@aol.com, xquisiteaffair.
com or call 410-258-4926. Contact photographer
said my complexion calls for “cool” Jerry Scott-Bey at scottbeyphotography.com or call
colors ... burgundy, plum. “I look 410-542-5332.
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On May 1, in the elegance of Camelot in Upper Marlboro, After a magical evening of ballroom dancing, exquisite
Md., the Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation in cuisine, formal introductions, meticulously choreographed
partnership with the Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of curtsies and endlessly flashing cameras, an unforgettable
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, formally introduced 18 young ladies moment joyfully erupted with Shannon Constance Anderson
to society during the 2011 Jabberwock Cotillion. This fabulously being officially crowned Miss Jabberwock 2011. The daughter of
Chapter President
Diane Venable
Jabberwock chairwomen Ebony Love Tracee Wilkins, NBC 4 News; Edgar Brookins, Washington
Cross, Tonda Price, Darlene Richards Afro-American Newspaper; Renee Allen, USDA and Norma
Former Miss Jabberwock and Little Miss Jabberwock winners
and Michelle Howard Hatot, chapter member
These cadets were recognized for their outstanding achievements during the 2010/2011 Cadets and their guests: Ahmeen Muhammed,
Rendering toasts to President school year. Justin Keyes, Camelle March, Katie French and
Barack Obama, the U.S. Army, fallen James Tskesdones
comrades and the beautiful ladies
C2 The Afro-American, May 28, 2011 - June 3, 2011
Community
District Native Awarded Fulbright for Overseas Teaching
Special to the AFRO English and sharpen her own skills in Mandarin Chinese. involved with the Elon University Orchestra, and sings alto in
The international studies and political science double major the Elon University Gospel Choir. Carroll is the daughter of
Elon University plans to pursue a career in international affairs. Her research Jerry and Bonnie Linen-Carroll of Washington, D.C.
senior Brittany Carroll interests at Elon have been on oil relations between Asian and Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and
has been awarded a African nations, and on international education for special administered by the Institute of International Education, the
Fulbright grant that will needs children in Asia and Africa. Fulbright was established in 1946 by Congress to “enable
fund a year of teaching “The Fulbright Teaching assistantship for Taiwan will the government of the United States to increase mutual
in Taiwan in 2011-12. not only afford me the opportunity to uniquely represent my understanding between the people of the United States and the
Carroll was one of three country, but also fulfill my passion for intercultural exchange, people of other countries.”
Elon seniors awarded by improving my foreign language proficiency and really Since its establishment under legislation introduced by the
a Fulbright this spring, understanding the heart of Taiwanese culture,” said Carroll, late U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, the Fulbright
the largest number of an Asian studies minor, in a prepared statement. “It would be Program has given approximately 300,000 students, scholars,
students in university an absolute honor to devote my time and energy in embracing teachers, artists, and scientists the opportunity to study, teach
history to receive the another culture, but also shedding a light to others on the rich and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding
honor in the same diversity within America.” solutions to shared international concerns.
academic year. Outside of the classroom, Carroll remains active with the
The 2011 Fulbright Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
(Courtesy Photo)
English Teaching
Assistantship will
serving as its treasurer,
historian and corresponding
Walgreens Donates $10,000 To UMES School of
Brittany Carroll allow the Washington,
D.C., native to teach
secretary. She is a member
of the Periclean Scholars, is
Pharmacy
(Courtesy Photo)
Pictured (front row) from left, Paul Butler,
Area Teen Youngest U. of Baltimore Grad major gifts officer; Gains Hawkins, vice
president of institutional advancement;
By AFRO Staff undergraduate degree in toddlers were barely learning Veronique Diriker, director of development;
public policy, psychology the English alphabet, the and Dr. Nicholas Blanchard, dean of the
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions;
Well over 600 graduates and history. He transferred prodigy was already learning
all of UMES, were presented with a check
walked across the stage at last fall. Chinese. Shortly thereafter,
for $10,000 by Walgreens Delaware South
the University of Baltimore’s “I wanted to go ahead and Hobson-Powell started first
Pharmacy Supervisor Don Holst and Delaware
annual commencement on pursue an education that best grade at 4 years old and
South District Manager Craig Clarke. Students
May 15 and among them all, exemplified me,” he told the capped off high school in two in UMES’ inaugural Pharm. D. Program class
one special student made Sun. “I have more than just years. By AFRO Staff pictured (back row) from left are Sarian
history. one interest.” In the fall, the teen will Bangura, Ashley Lawrance, DeAngelo Price
According to the Despite his noteworthy enroll in law school, and Walgreens, the largest drugstore chain and Michael Geesaman. The gift is part of the
Baltimore Sun, 15-year- accomplishments, his parents is considering medical in the nation, recently donated $10,000 to
company’s annual Diversity Initiative Program
old prodigy Ty Hobson- insist that he’s a typical teen school after that. Though the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s
he’s acquired many School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. which awards $1 million to pharmacy schools
Powell recently became whose interests mirror other As part of their annual commitment, the across the country.
the university’s youngest individuals his same age. accomplishments in just company donates funds totaling to $1 million awareness in diversity and community outreach.
graduate ever. The Still, Hobson-Powell has a short time, he says the to numerous pharmacy schools across the Additional funds will support programs at the
Washingtonian completed always proved to be ahead journey hasn’t been difficult. country. institution that increase the enrollment and
his undergraduate studies of his peers even during his “Surprisingly, it doesn’t “We recognize the significant contribution retention of students with diverse talents and
take that much effort,” the university makes in fostering the backgrounds.
in just three years after formative years. “Before he educational development of future pharmacy
Hobson-Powell told the Sun. “We take pride in the diversity within our
spending two at Howard even had teeth in his mouth, leaders,” Walgreens Delaware South Pharmacy company and our community,” Walgreens
“This gift that I’ve been
University. Hobson-Powell he was actually talking,” Supervisor Don Holst said in a statement. Delaware South District Manager Craig Clark
given, it’s sort of natural so According to Holst, a portion of the funds will
was drawn to UB after his father told NBC News said in a statement. “The program presents an
I don’t have to do too much jumpstart the creation of a Walgreens Diversity opportunity to promote this within schools of
he discovered the school Washington back in 2009.
work. Being a 15-year-old
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By Kam Williams
Special to the AFRO
“I grabbed the
phone and punched in
the number… my heart
pounding… My dad…
Thirty years later. ‘My name
is Michael Sidney Fosberg,
Hip-hop artist and and I’m your son!’ I blurted
District native Wale Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Delta Xi chapter out.
performs his hit songs at from Central State University, Chicago ‘Son? Well, first of all,
the final competition for performed their winning stepping routine at I want you to know that
Sprite Step Off. the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Md. no matter what you were
told, or what you thought
happened, I have always Courtesy Image
loved you… There’s one
other thing I’m sure your mother never told you.’
‘What’s that?’
‘I’m African-American,’ he said.
My body went numb. I felt light-headed and my legs
began to give way. I braced myself against the bureau…
I sat down slowly on the bed in stunned silence, trying to
breathe without trembling. My throat was dry I struggled to
respond, but all I could say was, ‘Wow!’”
— The author learning his father was Black. (pgs. 71-74)
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May 26-29 this evening of laughs. $20- 12 noon. Author and hip-hop Marlboro, Md. 12-5 p.m. Northview Drive, Bowie, Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive,
DC Black Pride Weekend $40. For more information: activist Sister Souljah will Cooks from all over the East Md. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. At this Centreville, Va. Various times.
2011 703-255-1868. come to the District to discuss Coast will compete for a spot annual festival, enjoy live This event features tastings from
M Street Hotel, 2022 M her new book, Midnight and in the national competition entertainment, rides, food over 50 wineries, educational
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May 27
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DC Reggae Awards Tribute
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May 30
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Local Sports Entrepreneur Offers Life Lessons That Are Greater Than Basketball
By Stephen D. Riley used to encounter. Fed up with late March that featured several icon for young adults. But similar
AFRO Staff Writer the words and ready for a move local high school teams. The to the title name of his company, it
closer to home, the Washington, tournament concluded as a success doesn’t just rest on the hardwood
Budding basketball D.C., native spread his wings in with the winning team, D.C.’s for Ifejika. He moonlights as a
businessman Arize Ifejika didn’t 2009 and launched his own hoops Theodore Roosevelt High School, motivational speaker, operates his
just take over the local hardwood haven, More Than Basketball. The being offered a chance at winning own clothing line (Swagger and
scene overnight—he did it name became fitting for Ifejika, an all-expense-paid trip to this Substance) and even manages a
gradually. The former Florida who strongly believes that young year’s NBA Finals. rap artist when he’s not organizing
A&M graduate caught his first hoops hopefuls shouldn’t “put Giving back and showing local events. Staying true to his
break in 2007 as the fresh-faced all their marbles into becoming a youths another way to success company’s name is a breeze;
assistant tournament director of professional basketball player, they were the cornerstone concepts on it’s trying to follow in Russell
Hoop Group, New Jersey’s leading should put all their marbles into which More Than Basketball was Simmons’ footsteps that presents
youth basketball organization. becoming a professional.” constructed. “For every kid that the greatest challenge for Ifejika.
From there, Ifejika transferred For the past few years, More was going to Duke or Kentucky, The young entrepreneur has a
titles down to Chantilly, Va., Than Basketball has been gaining there were thousands that weren’t keen affection for the rap mogul
home of Hoop Magic, another steam. The program sponsors going to school at all and had who rose to national acclaim in
prep basketball biggie. For the high school showcases, AAU nothing to fall back on. They put the music industry without even
26-year-old Ifejika, holding such tournaments and both summer all their [energy and focus] into touching a microphone.
a dominant designation at an early and fall leagues for local high basketball and it started to really “The thing I like about him is
age was both a rite of passage and school and area basketball teams. get to me. That’s the reason why that he never rapped,” says Ifejika.
a pathway to criticism, but it was Although the concentration is I left Hoop Magic and started my “The same way people look at me
an experience that would go on to focused on basketball, the message own company because I wanted to and say he never played college
serve him well. is always the same: Life is more set an example for kids so they can or pro basketball and wonder how
“People began to say, ‘Well, than basketball. For his latest say, ‘If he does it, I definitely can I’m able to run these great events, I
if he can do it and he’s so young endeavor, Ifejika recently partnered do it.’” look at Simmons the same way.”
Courtesy Photo
then so can I, you don’t need with local tennis shoe and clothing His motives, recent success
Arize Ifejika
him,’” Ifejika recalls about the giant, Downtown Locker Room, and own age have turned the For more on Ifejika, visit www.
behind-the-back bashing that he for a three-on-three tournament in college graduate into a walking morethanbasketballmg.net.
Negro Leagues Museum of graduating and I am, too. It will always be great to be a Hoya.”
Freeman, who’s preparing to start his professional basketball career, was just as happy as
Wright to graduate. “Just to get a degree from Georgetown, it does a lot for you. I’m really
Maryland Hosts Annual Awards happy I had the chance to come here,” Freeman said. “Georgetown is not one of the biggest
schools so everyone knows everyone. You build relationships and this week shows how special
it is, you learn a lot from everyone. It’ll be good to see all those guys one last time as students.
By Patricia Johnson Atkinson, Al Burrows, Eddie “GG” Burton, We’ve been in this together. We’ve been through a lot, both good and bad, but we can say we
Special to the AFRO Geraldine Day, Willie Fordham, Mamie made it through.”
“Peanut” Johnson and Jim Weedon.
The phrase “take me out to the ball game” The Orioles’ Big Bird also made a grand
took on a new persona on
May 14, as the Hubert V.
Simmons Negro Leagues
Baseball Museum of Maryland
sponsored their Annual “Back
To The Old Ball Game Day of
Honors.”
Martin’s West Banquet
Hall was transformed into a
mini baseball stadium and
many ticketholders arrived
dressed from head to toe in
baseball paraphernalia. Hot
dogs, hamburgers with all the
trimmings, sodas, popcorn and
peanuts and Maryland crab Courtesy Photo
cakes were enjoyed by the Della Mallon, Audrey L. Simmons, executive director,
crowd and also added to the NLBMM; T. Russell Hopewell, president, NLBMM and
authenticity of the occasion. John Berkley pose together during the Negro Leagues of
The wonderful event began Maryland Museum’s annual honors ceremony.
with the traditional singing
of the national anthem by Anthony Brown, appearance and posed for photos with the
a color guard, and the invocation by Pastor guests. In addition, the Negro Leagues
Donald Johnson of Lochern Presbyterian Baseball Museum was pleased to have three
Church. Kai Jackson from WJZ-TV, along outstanding former Orioles players sign
with T. Russell Hopewell, president of the autographs for the event: Nate Snell, Ken
NLBMM were the masters of ceremonies. Dixon and Al Bumbry.
Gerald Brown, the deejay, added a bit of The focus of the extraordinary afternoon
nostalgia as he played tunes from the past was, of course, the Awards Recognition
during the event. segment, during which awards were given to
Guests participated in a 50/50 raffle, a the following recipients for their dedicated
baseball outfit contest, door prizes, games for contributions, extraordinary volunteerism,
children and a silent auction. tireless service within the community/
But, a special highlight of the afternoon government, and in the field of baseball.
was the playing of Shadow Ball, where The awardees included: Eddie W. Banks,
baseball veterans played baseball in a James Bland,Wilbur “Willie” Fordham
pantomime. It was enjoyable to watch and (posthumously), Baltimore County Del.
even more fun for the players. Terry Dear, who Adrienne A. Jones, Allen M. Meacham Sr.,
called the game, was quite animated and made LaTasha Janelle Peele, Melvin L. Stukes and
lots of jokes. The ball players included Luke James “Jim” Weedon.
CLASSIFIED
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appointment (or to the pro-
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UNKNOWN HEIRS
Chinwe M. Aldridge, whose August 1, 2009 - August 7, 2009, The Washington Afro-American
be filed with the Register of address is 13229 L’enfant
Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, Drive FT., Washington MD
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who died on January 23,
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against the decedent shall be
presented to the under- 2011 without a will, and will
signed with a copy to the serve without Court supervi-
Register of Wills or filed with
the Register of Wills with a
sion. All unknown heirs and
heirs whose whereabouts Swap
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or before November 27, appearance in this proceed-
2011, or be forever barred. ing. Objections to such
Persons believed to be heirs appointment shall be filed
rr ee ss uu ll tt ss
or legatees of the decedent with the Register of Wills,
who do not receive a copy of D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W.,
this notice by mail within 25 3rd Floor Washington, D.C.
days of its first publication 20001, on or before Novem-
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Decedent
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relationship.
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presented to the under-
Serve: Marvin M. Wire.
Executor this Court on or before 27th Effective October 1, 2006
21+, job placement, fi- 2011, or be forever barred.
Persons believed to be heirs signed with a copy to the
Address Unknown day of July 2011, and redeem
the Real Property by pay-
The Estate of Charles
DONATION nancial aid and housing or legatees of the decedent Register of Wills or filed with Edwin Wire, ment of $56,650.00, together
available. Contact Jamie who do not receive a copy of
this notice by mail within 25
the Register of Wills with a
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Serve: Raymond Wire
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with interest from the date the
Real Property tax certificate
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DONATE VEHICLE: 515-574-1964 days of its first publication or before November 27, 3911 Bradley Lane was purchased; court costs,
(Estates)
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Receive $1000 GRO- of Wills, including name, ad- Persons believed to be heirs and expenses incurred in the
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process reasonable fees for
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the decedent CHARLESEDT EDWIN 2011 WIRE CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME or before November 20, Register of Wills or filed with
who do not receive a copy of and/or their known and un- Michael Lamonte Blyther Adolph Joseph Hutter having 2011. Claims against the de- the Register of Wills with a
beyond the “Law of SERVICES/ Reporter this notice by mail within 25 known heirs, which property having filed a complaint for filed a complaint for judgment cedent shall be presented to copy to the undersigned, on
Paul L. Blair Jr. changing Adolph Joseph
Attraction,” Create days of its first publication judgment changing his name the undersigned with a copy or before November 20,
MISC. Personal shallINsoTHE SUPERIOR
inform the Register
between Morse Street tot he
to Abdulshahed Hafez Al- Hutter name to Joseph Dolph to the Register of Wills or filed 2011, or be forever barred.
wealth, love, happiness! Representative COURT
of Wills, including THE ad- south, West Virginia Avenue
OF name,
to the west, Montello Avenue Muhaemen and having ap- Hutter and having applied to with the Register of Wills with Persons believed to be heirs
TRUE TEST COPY
Limited time offer, $300 dress andDISTRICT OF
relationship. the court for an Order of Pub-
2.8 Million Eyes will TYPESET:OFMon
REGISTER WILLS May 23 15:46:16
Date EDT 2011
of COLUMBIA
Publication:
to the east, and Neal Street to plied to the court for an Order
of Publication of the notice lication of the notice required
a copy to the undersigned, on
or before November 20,
or legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a copy of
value, yours FREE! Call read your ad - 5 days 5/27, 6/3, 6/10 May 27,CIVIL2011 DIVISION
the north in NE, adjacent to
and abutting the east side of required by law in such by law in such cases; it is by 2011, or be forever barred. this notice by mail within 25
the Court this 11th day of May
1-8002-429-6172 NOW. per week - Monday
Name of newspaper:
Civil
Afro-American
Action No. 1167 Neal Street. the Com- cases; it is by the Court this
2011 hereby.
Persons believed to be heirs days of its first publication
Superior Court of 2005CA002912L RP plaint states, among other 9th day of May 2011, hereby or legatees of the decedent shall so inform the Register
thru Friday in the the District of Washington Law
Calendar #18 things, that the amounts re- ORDERED, that all persons ORDERED, that all persons who do not receive a copy of of Wills, including name, ad-
concerned show cause, if
CAMP- DAILY CLASSIFIED District of Columbia
Reporter
Magistrate Jude Beshouri
Beryl Blake
quired for redemption have
not been paid.
concerned show cause, if
any there be, on or before the any there be, on or before the
this notice by mail within 25
days of its first publication
dress and relationship.
Date of Publication:
CONNECTION for PROBATE DIVISION Vickie Jeffries
GROUNDS Washington, D.C. 11805 Brookville
Personal
Landing
Representative
Pursuant to the Chief 13th day of June 2011, why 18th day of June 2011, why
the prayers of said complaint
shall so inform the Register
of Wills, including name, ad-
May 20, 2011
Name of newspaper:
just $199 per day. Join 20001-2131 Court 202-882-9518
Judge´s Administration Or- the prayers of said complaint
should not be granted; pro- should not be granted; pro- dress and relationship. Afro-American
Mitchellville MD 20721 der Number 02-11, it is this
Lake Somerset Camp the exclusive members Administration No. TRUE TEST COPY
TYPESET:
PLAINTIFF Mon May 23 15:48:07
11th EDT2011.,.
day of May, 2011 vided that a copy of this order vided that a copy of this order
be published once a week for
Date of Publication: Washington
REGISTER OF WILLS
Ground, Maryland of this network today! 2011ADM416 v. 5/27, 6/3, 6/10
ORDERED by the Superior be published once a week for
three consecutive weeks be- three consecutive weeks be-
May 20, 2011
Name of newspaper:
Law Reporter
Angela Walker Suttles
Jessie B. Thomas Court of the District of Colum-
Eastern Shore. Leave Place your ad in 14 MA- Decedent
The Estate of Esther May
Wire Serve Estha Wire Wal- bia, that notice be given by fore said day in the Afro- fore said day in the Afro- Afro-American Personal
American newspaper.
your RV on site all year. JOR DAILY NEWS- Attorney Superior Court of
per, Execturix the insertion of a copy of this American newspaper.
that pursuant to SCR 205(b)
0
that pursuant to SCR-
Washington Law
Reporter TYPESET:
TRUE
Representative
TEST COPY Mon May 23 15:52:12
the District of
0
order in The Afro-American
$1500 includes water, PAPERS in Maryland, NOTICE OF PO Box 1086
District of
Pinehusrt NC 28370 Columbia Newspaper, once a week for notice be sent to the DC 205(b) notice be sent to the Michelle D. Parkerson REGISTER OF WILLS
APPOINTMENT, applicants’s creditors by reg-
electric & sewage. 3 Delaware and DC. Call andPROBATE DIVISION three (3) successive weeks, Chief of Police and to the DC
istered or certified mail and
Personal 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
NOTICE TO Washington,
The Estate of Esther May D.C. notifying all persons Department of Corrections Representative Superior Court of
trailers on site for sale. 410-721-4000x19 or CREDITORS Wire 20001-2131 interested in the real property by registered or certified mail that proof of service of mail-
ing be made in the manner
202-220-3000
the District of
Call 410-957-1866 or visit our website: www. AND NOTICE TO Administration
Serve: Marvin M. Wire. No. described above to appear in and that proof of service of
provided in SCR Probate rule TYPESET:
TRUE Mon May 23
TEST COPY 15:51:51 EDT
District of 2011
Columbia
2011ADM451 this Court on or before 27th mailing be made in the man- REGISTER OF WILLS
email lakesomerset@ UNKNOWN HEIRS Executor 14(b). PROBATE DIVISION
mddcpress.com Johnnie B. Cadlett, whose Janice Marie
Address Unknown Autry day of July 2011, and redeem ner provided in SCR Probate
TYPESET: Mon JUDGE May 23 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
15:51:17 EDT 2011
Rule 19(b). Washington, D.C.
earthlink.net. Visit our address is 4 Laurel Trail, Ber- Decedent
The Estate of Charles
Charles E. Walton Esq
the Real Property by pay-
JOHN R. HESS A TRUE COPY TEST: Superior Court of 20001-2131
website www.lakesom- VACATION lin, MD 21811 was appointed
personal representative of
Edwin Wire,
10905 Fort Washington
Serve: Raymond Wire
ment of $56,650.00, together
with interest from the date the TYPESET: Mon JUDGE May 23
5/20, 5/27, 6/3
15:50:31 EDT 2011 the District of Administration No.
A TRUE COPY TEST: Superior Court of District of Columbia
erset.com. RENTALS the estate of Jessie B. Suite
Executor
Fort
201
Washington
3911 Bradley Lane MD
Real Property tax certificate
was purchased; court costs, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10 the District of PROBATE DIVISION
2011ADM418
Thomas, who died on March
20744 reasonable attorney’s fees,
MINNIE R. PARKER
16, 2011 with a will, and will Chevy Chase MD 20815 Superior Court of District of Columbia Washington, D.C. Decedent
Attorney
and expenses incurred in the the District of
OCEAN CITY, serve without Court supervi- PROBATE DIVISION 20001-2131
FURNITURE sion. All unknown heirs and NOTICE
Jean Wire Murphy, heir OF publication and service of Columbia
Washington, D.C. Administration No.
Mack C Allen
MARYLAND. Best heirs whose whereabouts APPOINTMENT,
3069 Universty Terrace, NW process reasonable fees for Civil Division
Case No. 2011ADM180
PO Box 6916
NOTICE TO title search; all other amounts 20001-2131 Washington DC 20032
selection of affordable are unknown shall enter their Washington DC 20016
and CREDITORS paid by Plaintiff in accor- IN RE:
0003665-11
Administration No. Edythe Ferguson Attorney
appearance in this proceed-
Cherry Bedroom Set. rentals. Full/ partial ing. Objections to such AND NOTICE
Joan Myrl Wire Wood, Heir, TO dance with the provisions of Trimaine Hason 2011ADM407 Decedent NOTICE OF
UNKNOWN HEIRS D.C. Code §§47-1361 and Lamale Blackmon
Solid Wood, never used, weeks. Call for FREE appointment (or to the pro- Miami
Chinwe
FL
M. Aldridge, whose 47-1377 (2001 ed.) and all Applicant WILLIAM LAWSON Thomas L Campbell, APPOINTMENT,
bate of decedent´s will) shall and PARKERSON, JR. Esq
brand new in factory brochure. Open daily. be filed with the Register of address is 13229
Preston W. Wire Jr., L’enfant outstanding municipal lien
ORDER OF
PUBLICATION Decedent 3807 Minnesota Ave
NOTICE TO
Drive
heir, FT., Washington MD amounts due and owing on CREDITORS
boxes. English Dovetail. Holiday Real Estate. Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street,
20744 was appointed
4925 Loughboro Road, NW per- the aforementioned Real
CHANGE OF NAME
Trimaine Hason Lamale Michelle Lanchester, NE AND NOTICE TO
N.W., 3rd Floor Washington,
Original cost $4500. Sell 1-800-638-2102. Online D.C. 20001, on or before sonal representative
Washington DC 20016 of the Property, or answer the com- Blackmon having filed a com- Attorney at Law Washington DC 20019 UNKNOWN HEIRS
estate of Janice Marie Autry, plaint or, thereafter, a final plaint for judgment changing
601 Pennsylvania Ave Attorney
for $895. Can deliver. reservations: www. November 27, 2011. Claims and
who
Esthadied
Wire on January 23, judgment will be entered Trimaine Hason Lamale
NW Suite 900 NOTICE OF
Connie L. Parker, C. Maurice
against the decedent shall be Blackmon name to Alexis Parker and Vincent T. Parker
Call Tom 240-482-8721 holidayoc.com presented to the under- 2011
Walper, without
heir, a will, and will foreclosing the right of re- Tramain Blackmon and hav- South Building APPOINTMENT, whose address(es) are 3432
serve without
PO Box 1086 Court supervi- demption in the Real Prop- ing applied to the court for an
signed with a copy to the
sion. All unknown Washington DC 20004 NOTICE TO N Street SE, Washington DC
Register of Wills or filed with Pinehurst NC 28370heirs and erty and vesting in the Order of Publication of the
CREDITORS 20019, 2319 Sawgrass Cir-
LEATHER LIVING heirs
and whose whereabouts plaintiff a title in fee simple. notice required by law in such Attorney
the Register of Wills with a AND NOTICE TO cle, Derby KS 67037, and
are unknown shall enter their J.E. Beshouri cases; it is by the Court this NOTICE OF
ROOM SET. In origi- copy to the undersigned, on Marvin
appearance
M. Wire, heir, in this proceed- Magistrate Judge
10 day of May 2011 hereby.
APPOINTMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS
336 Glen Oaks Blvd. Dallas
TX 75232(was, were) ap-
or before November 27, ORDERED, that all persons
nal plastic, never used. 2011, or be forever barred. ing.
AddressObjections
Unknown to such (Signed in chambers) concerned show cause, if NOTICE TO Angela Walker Suttles, pointed personal representa-
appointment
and shall be filed A TRUE TEST COPY: any there be, on or before the
CREDITORS whose address is 4820 Dix
Orig price $3000, Sac- Persons believed to be heirs
with the Register
C. Raymond Wire, of Wills, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10 14th day of June 2011, why Street, NE Washington DC
tive(s) of the estate of Minnie
or legatees of the decedent the prayers of said complaint AND NOTICE TO R Parker, who died on
rifice $975. Can deliver. who do not receive a copy of D.C.,
Heir, 515 5th Street, N.W., UNKNOWN HEIRS
20019 was appointed per-
November 10, 2010 without a
Call Bill 301-841-7565 www.afro.com this notice by mail within 25 3rd Floor
20001,
Washington,
3911 Bradley Lane
on or before
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
D.C.
Novem-
should not be granted; pro-
vided that a copy of this order
be published once a week for
Michelle D. Parkerson,
sonal representative of the
estate of Edythe Ferguson,
will, and will serve without
days of its first publication whose address is 2132 32nd Court supervision. All un-
shall so inform the Register
of Wills, including name, ad-
ber
and27, 2011. Claims against
the decedent
District shall be pre-
of Columbia
SUBSCRIBE three consecutive weeks be-
fore said day in the Afro- Place, SE Washington DC
who died on February 8,
2011 with a will, and will serve
known heirs and heirs whose
20020 was, appointed per- whereabouts are unknown
TODAY
sented to the undersigned American newspaper. without Court supervision. All
dress and relationship. Serve: Attorney General of JUDGE sonal representative of the shall enter their appearance
with
the a copy to the Register of unknown heirs and heirs
Date of Publication: A TRUE COPY TEST: estate of William Lawson in this proceeding. Objec-
Wills or of
District filed with the Register
Columbia 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 whose whereabouts are un-
May 27, 2011 Parkerson, Jr. who died on tions to such appointment
of Wills
Attn: Darlenewith Fields
a copy to the known shall enter their
Name of newspaper: September 4, 2002 without a shall be filed with the Regis-
undersigned,
441 4th Street NW on or before appearance in this proceed-
Afro-American will, and will serve without ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5th
November 27,
Washington DC 20001 2011, or be ing. Objections to such
Washington Court supervision. All un- appointment (or to the pro- Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Law Reporter forever
And barred. Persons be-
lieved to be heirs or legatees known heirs and heirs whose bate of decedent´s will) shall Washington, D.C. 20001, on
Johnnie B. Cadlett All Unknown owners of the whereabouts are unknown or before November 20,
of the decedent who do not be filed with the Register of
336 Glen Oaks Blvd. Dallas tions to such appointment (or will) shall be filed with the
TX 75232(was, were) ap- to the probate of decedent´s Register of Wills, D.C., 515
pointed personal representa- will) shall be filed with the 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
tive(s) of the estate of Minnie Register of Wills, D.C., 515 Washington, D.C. 20001, on
R Parker, who died on 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor or before November 13,
November 10, 2010 without a Washington, D.C. 20001, on 2011. Claims against the de-
D3
will, and will serve without or before November 13, cedent shall be presented to
Court supervision. All un-
known heirs and heirs whose
2011. Claims against the de-
cedent shall be presented to
the undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills or filed May 28, 2011 - June 3, 2011, The Afro-American
whereabouts are unknown the undersigned with a copy with the Register of Wills with
shall enter their appearance to the Register of Wills or filed a copy to the undersigned, on
inLEGAL NOTICES
this proceeding. Objec- LEGAL
with NOTICES
the Register of Wills with orLEGAL NOTICES
before November 13, LEGAL NOTICES
2x4
tions to such appointment a copy to the undersigned, on 2011, or be forever barred.
shall be filed with the Regis- or before November 13, Persons believed to be heirs
ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5th 2011, or be forever barred.
Persons believed to be heirs
or legatees of the decedent Concrete General, Inc. is seeking MBE
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor who do not receive a copy of
Washington, D.C. 20001, on or legatees of the decedent this notice by mail within 25 subcontractors & suppliers who perform
various types of work relating to highway,
or before November 20, who do not receive a copy of days of its first publication
2011. Claims against the de- this notice by mail within 25 shall so inform the Register
cedent shall be presented to
the undersigned with a copy
days of its first publication
shall so inform the Register
of Wills, including name, ad-
dress and relationship.
bridge, & utility construction in the Mary-
to the Register of Wills or filed of Wills, including name, ad- Date of Publication: land area. Call Mark Miller 301-948-4450.
dress and relationship. May 13, 2011
EEO
with the Register of Wills with
a copy to the undersigned, on Date of Publication: Name of newspaper:
or before November 20, May 13, 2011 Afro-American
2011, or be forever barred. Name of newspaper: Washington Law
Persons believed to be heirs Afro-American Reporter FIREFIGHTER – EMT/MEDIC
or legatees of the decedent Washington Law Jackie Sellers
who do not receive a copy of Reporter Cheryl Sellers TYPESET: Mon May 23 15:42:02 EDT 2011
this notice by mail within 25
days of its first publication
Linda Laws
Personal
Personal
Representative
Prince William County Dept. of Fire
shall so inform the Register Representative 202-669-6297 & Rescue is a growing organization
301-801-4839 TRUE TEST COPY
with more than 450 career Firefighter/
of Wills, including name, ad-
dress and relationship. TRUE TEST COPY TYPESET:
REGISTER OF Mon
WILLSMay 23 15:56:02 EDT 2011MBE/WBE
Date of Publication: TYPESET:
REGISTER OFMon WILLS May 23 15:53:55 EDT 20115/27
5/13, 5/20, Subcontractors and Suppliers
EMT’s. Begin a promising career with
May 20, 2011 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Ulliman Schutte
REGISTER OF WILLSConstruction, LLC, Miamisburg,
Name of newspaper:
Superior Court of
OH is interested in receiving
5/13, 5/20, 5/27 quotes from qualified competitive salary and benefits along
Afro-American MBE/WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the Di-
Washington Law
Superior Court of the District of vision C CSO-019 Overflow and Diversion with tremendous promotional and
the District of
or before November 13, Personal commenced by the earliest of hanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) facilities at West-
2011, or be forever barred. Representative (1) Octomber 9, 2011 (one ern Branch WWTP and other upgrades. - All other
Persons believed to be heirs 202-696-9634 year from date of death of the
or legatees of the decedent TRUE TEST COPY deceased settler) or (2) work specified herein and/or indicated on the plans.
who do not receive a copy of TYPESET:
REGISTER OFMon WILLS May 23 15:54:58 EDT 2011
N o v e m b e r 1 3 , 2 0 11 ( 6 Drawings Plans are available to potential sub-
SUPPORT OUR
this notice by mail within 25 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 months from the date of first contractors and suppliers, and other interested par-
days of its first publication publication of this notice) or ties must obtain WSSC security clearance in order
shall so inform the Register (3) ninety days after the to obtain the Construction Plans. WSSC´s Security
Superior Court of
ADVERTISERS
of Wills, including name, ad- Trustee sends the person a Clearance Form may be found in CBR under the tab
dress and relationship. the District of copy of the trust instrument ”Bidder Registration”. Parties interested in obtaining
Date of Publication: District of Columbia and a notice informing the
person of the trust’s exis- the Construction Plans are required to complete this
May 13, 2011 PROBATE DIVISION
Name of newspaper: tence, the Trustee’s name Form and submit it along with a copy of the ap-
Washington, D.C. and address, and the time al- plicant´s Driver´s License to Ms. Ana Debevoise of
Afro-American
Washington Law 20001-2131 lowed for commencing a WSSC´s Acquisition Office by mail at the address
Reporter Administration No. proceeding. listed above, by fax at (301)206-8290 or by e-mail at
Valerie Lancaster Beal 2011ADM345 The Trustee may proceed to adebevo@wsscwater.com. Quotes will be
Personal Joe Louis Randolph distribute the trust property in evaluated on scope, price, experience, financial
Representative Decedent accordance with the terms of condition, and other pertinent factors. EOEM/F
917-576-8302 the trust before the expiration
Evelyn E. Crawford
afro.com
TYPESET:
TRUE Mon
TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
May 23 15:53:06
Queen EDT 2011 of the time within which an
action must be commenced
5/13, 5/20, 5/27 1629 K Street NW unless the Trustee knows of
Suite 300 a pending judicial proceeding
Superior Court of Washington DC 20006 contesting the validity of the
the District of Attorney trust or the Trustee has re-
NOTICE OF ceived notice from a potential
District of Columbia contestant who thereafter
PROBATE DIVISION APPOINTMENT, commences a judicial
Washington, D.C. NOTICE TO proceeding within sixty days
20001-2131 CREDITORS after notification.
Administration No.
2011ADM414
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
This Notice must be mailed
postmarked within 15 days of
YOU KNOW
YOU’RE IN THE
SUBSCRIBE
Erik Randolph and Tony Ran- its first publication to each
James Marc Taylor
Decedent dolph, whose address(es) is heir and qualified beneficiary
1012 Jackson Street NE, of the trust and any other per-
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
Washington DC 20017 were s o n w h o w o u l d b e a n
appointed personal repre- interested person within the KNOW...
TODAY
NOTICE TO sentative(s) of the estate of meaningof D.C. Code, sec.
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
Joe Louis Randolph, who 20-101(d)
died on February 25, 2011 Date of Publication:
WHEN YOU READ
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Rachel Randolph, whose ad-
without a will, and will serve May 13, 2011
without Court supervision. All Name of newspaper: THE AFRO
dress is 5221 Winchester unknown heirs and heirs Afro-American
Crossing Court, Canal Win- whose whereabouts are un- Washington Law
known shall enter their Reporter
chester, Ohio 43110 was ap- Lillian L. Barnes
pointed personal representa- appearance in this proceed-
ing. Objections to such Personal
tive of the estate of James TYPESET: Mon May 23 15:56:02 EDT 2011
Representative
Marc Taylor, who died on appointment shall be filed
with the Register of Wills, TRUE TEST COPY
March 30, 2011 without a will,
and will serve without Court D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rdSuperior
Floor Washington,
TYPESET:OF
REGISTER Mon
WILLSMay 23 15:45:06 EDT 2011
supervision. All unknown Court ofD.C. 5/13, 5/20, 5/27
20001, on or before Novem-
heirs and heirs whose the District of
ber 13, 2011. Claims against
whereabouts are unknown District of Columbia
shall enter their appearance the decedent shall be pre- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
in this proceeding. Objec-
PROBATE
sented to theDIVISIONundersigned REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
tions to such appointment withWashington,
a copy to the Register D.C. of PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICESFOR AGREEMENT
shall be filed with the Regis- Wills or 20001-2131
filed with the Register DCFA # 446-WSA FOR
ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5th ofAdministration
Wills with a copyNo. to the
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor undersigned,
2011NRT12 on or before
November 13, 2011, or be DC CLEAN RIVERS PROJECT - ANACOSTIA RIVER PROJECTS
Washington, D.C. 20001, on Lena Celeste
or before November 13, Decedent forever barred. Loman Persons be- DIVISION I - MAIN PUMPING STATION AND TINGEY STREET DIVERSIONS
2011. Claims against the de- lieved to be heirs or legatees
cedent shall be presented to of the NOTICE
decedent OF who do not The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) requests the
the undersigned with a copy EXISTENCE
receive a copy of this OFnotice submittal of Qualifications/Proposals for the performance of professional engineer-
to the Register of Wills or filed by mail within 25 days of its
REVOCABLE ing and related services under the proposed agreement. The selected firm will
with the Register of Wills with first publication
TRUSTshall so in- provide design and related services for facilities that are part of DC Water´s Long
form the
a copy to the undersigned, on Lena Celeste Loman (name Register of Wills, Term Control Plan (DC Clean Rivers Project) for controlling CSOs to the Anacostia
or before November 13, ofincluding deceased name, address
settlor) whose and
River.
2011, or be forever barred. address relationship. was 517 Fern Place,
Persons believed to be heirs NW, DateWashington
of Publication: DC 20012
May 13,a2011 DC Water will provide a design report to the successful firm which will comprise the
or legatees of the decedent created revocable trust on
who do not receive a copy of July Name 28, of newspaper:
1989, which re-
bases for that firm to complete a final design and related contract documents for
Afro-American
this notice by mail within 25 mained in existence on the obtaining bids to construct the facilities.
Washington
days of its first publication date of her death on October Law
shall so inform the Register 9,Reporter 2010, and Lillian L. DC Water anticipates that the agreement resulting from this request for proposals
of Wills, including name, ad- Barnes, whoseErik Randolph
address is will be subject to a Fair Share Objective for Minority and Women Business Enter-
dress and relationship. 9417 Utica Tony P lRandolph
ace, prises (MBE and WBE) participation. The program requirements are fully defined in
Date of Publication: Springdale, MarylandPersonal 20774 the U.S. EPA´s Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Procure-
May 13, 2011 is the currently Representative
acting trustee, ment Under EPA Financial Assistance Agreements - May 27, 2008. The MBE and
Name of newspaper: hereinafter the 202-316-1221
Trustee.
240-672-4956 WBE Fair Share Objective will, as a minimum, be 28 percent and 4 percent,
Afro-American Communications to the trust
TRUE be TEST COPY respectively.
Washington Law TYPESET:
should
REGISTER
mailed
OF Mon May 23 15:55:39 EDT 2011
or directed
WILLS
Reporter to Cheryl Chapman Hender-
Rachel Randolph son, Esq. at 5/13, 4920 5/20, 5/27
Niagara Interested firms should contact Ms. Kimberly Isom directly by e-mail at Kimberly.
Personal Road, Suite 200 College Isom@dcwater.com to obtain a more detailed Request for Qualifications/Proposal.
Representative Park,Superior Maryland 20740. Court of Requests must refer to DCFA #446-WSA. Submittals are due June 24, 2011 at 4:00
614-920-0279 The Trust theisDistrict
subject toof claims p.m.
TYPESET:
TRUE Mon May 23of15:53:31
TEST COPY the deceased
District EDT
of 2011
settlor’s
Columbia
REGISTER OF WILLS creditors, costsDIVISIONof admin-
PROBATE
5/13, 5/20, 5/27 istration of the settlor ’s
estate, Washington,
the expensesD.C. of the
Superior Court of deceased 20001-2131
settlor’s funeral
the District of Administration
and disposal of remains, No.and
District of Columbia statutory 2011ADM362
allowances to a
PROBATE DIVISION surviving
Amandaspouse G. Sellers and chil-
Washington, D.C. dren
aka to the extent the de-
ceased settlor’s residuary
20001-2131 Amanda
probate estate Sellers
is inadequate
Administration No. toDecedent
satisfy those claims, costs,
2011ADM403 NOTICE
expenses, and allowances. OF
Betty J. Heath Claims APPOINTMENT,
of the deceased set-
Decedent NOTICE
tlor’s creditors are TO barred as
NOTICE OF against CREDITORS
the Trustee and the
trust property unless pre-
APPOINTMENT, sented AND to the NOTICE
TrusteeTO at the
NOTICE TO addressUNKNOWN provided HEIRS herein on
CREDITORS or before November 13,Cherly
Jackie Sellers and 2011
AND NOTICE TO 6Sellers,
months after whose address
the date of theis
5814 Ruatan Street, College
UNKNOWN HEIRS first publication
Park,An 20740
of this no-
Linda Laws, whose address tice). actionwere appointed
to contest the
personal of representative(s)
this trust must beof
is 9314 Fairhaven Avenue, validity the estate ofby Amanda G. Sell-
Upper Marlboro, Maryland commenced the earliest of
ersOctomber
aka Amanda 9, Sellers, who
20772 was appointed per- (1) died on February
2011 (one
22, 2011
sonal representative of the year from date of death of the
with a will, and will serve
estate of Betty J. Heath, who deceased settler) or with-
(2)
out
o v Court
e m b esupervision. All (un-
died on April 9, 2011 with a Nknown heirs
r 1 3 , 2 0 11
anddate heirsof whose
6
will, and will serve without months from the first
whereabouts arenotice)
unknown
Court supervision. All un- publication
shall enter days
of this
their appearance
or
known heirs and heirs whose (3) ninety
in this sends proceeding.
after the
Objec-
whereabouts are unknown Trustee tions to such
the person
appointment
a
(or
shall enter their appearance copy to the
of the trust instrument
probate of decedent´s
in this proceeding. Objec- and a notice informing the
will) shall be filed with the
tions to such appointment (or person Register
of the trust’s exis-
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D4 The Afro-American, May 28, 2011 - June 3, 2011
Highway Safety Sponsors Team for ‘Click and a trio of major investment banks predicted
that prices will rise later this year.
Benchmark West Texas Intermediate for
It or Ticket’ Campaign July delivery added $1.89 to settle at $99.59
per barrel on the New York Mercantile
By AFRO Staff Exchange. In London, Brent crude rose
$2.43 to settle at $112.53 on the ICE Futures
From May 23 to June 4, the District Department of exchange.
Transportation (DDOT) will be teaming up with the Metropolitan Prices climbed early as the dollar fell
Police Department (MPD) and other local and national law against other currencies. Oil, which is priced in
enforcement officers and highway safety sponsors to promote dollars, tends to increase when the dollar falls
(Morguefile)
their annual Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement campaign in and makes crude cheaper for investors holding
Although many American drivers have cut
preparation of Memorial Day weekend. As part of the campaign, (Courtesy Photo/MorgueFile. foreign money.
back on driving due to high gas costs, the
highway patrol across the nation will be revving up enforcement com) Oil also got a boost from reports by
international community is expected to
and cracking down on motorists who are caught operating a The District Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Morgan
consume more gasoline.
vehicle without a seatbelt. Department of Stanley that said prices will almost certainly
Officers will be firmly enforcing the campaign throughout Transportation be higher later this year. The investment banks
its duration but patrol is expected to be at its strongest during (DDOT) and said the recent 15 percent drop was only a for the consumer," Schork said. "We can get
the evening and night hours. Statistics suggest that more people Metropolitan Police brief pause in what will likely be a long-term back to those levels, yeah. But I think it occurs
neglect wearing their seatbelts at night as opposed to the day, Department (MPD) rise to near-record levels. at great detriment to the global economic
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. will be teaming up Goldman Sachs expects WTI to hit $135 recovery."
A nationwide study completed in 2009 revealed that for those to promote their per barrel by the end of 2012. Morgan Stanley MasterCard SpendingPulse, which tracks
who died in evening and night accidents that year, 62 percent annual Click It or predicts Brent will average $120 per barrel in gasoline purchases at retail stations around the
were not wearing seat belts at the time of their crash. The study Ticket enforcement 2011 while J.P. Morgan said Brent should hit U.S., said Tuesday that demand has dropped
also reported that 11,593 passengers died in motor vehicle crashes campaign which $130 per barrel in the third quarter. for 9 weeks in a row. Its survey showed
between the hours of 6 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. runs May 23 to June Even though U.S. drivers cut back on Americans bought an average of 386 million
“Many more nighttime traffic deaths can be prevented if more 4. gasoline purchases this year as pump prices gallons of gasoline per day for the four weeks
motorists simply start wearing their seatbelts,” Terry Bellamy, rose, the rest of the world is expected to keep ended May 20. That's down about 1.6 percent
DDOT’s acting director, said in a press release. “That’s why DDOT strongly supports consuming more. And OPEC countries will from the same period last year.
nighttime enforcement of seatbelt laws during the Click It or Ticket campaign. Please be safe have an increasingly tougher time meeting The recent drop in oil has taken some
and buckle up.” demand for oil, the investment banks said. pressure off the economy. Gasoline pump
Since 1997, motorists across the District have been buckling up, helping to make "It is only a matter of time until inventories prices fell this month after nearly reaching a
Washington, D.C. one of the national leaders in seatbelt usage. In just 13 years, the percentage and OPEC spare capacity will become national average of $4 per gallon. They fell
of seatbelt compliance in the area has risen from 58 percent to 92 percent, according to a effectively exhausted," Goldman Sachs analyst Tuesday for a 12th straight day to an average
DDOT press release. “The national average is 85 percent for seatbelt usage rate. The District David Greely said in a research note. of $3.828 per gallon, according to AAA,
[however], is at 92 percent so compared to the national average and compared to where we Analyst and trader Stephen Schork said oil Wright Express and Oil Price Information
were at not too long ago, the usage has gone way up so we’re happy with that,” said DDOT prices could possibly rebound to the predicted Service. A gallon of regular is now 3.2 cents
spokesman John Lisle. “But that still means that they’re hundreds if not thousands of people levels later this year, but that would put cheaper than it was a month ago but still
that still drive without their seatbelt and that’s dangerous. So that’s why we do this campaign, extreme pressure on the economy. At those $1.035 higher than the same time last year.
to get the word out.” levels for oil, gasoline prices would rise well In other Nymex trading, heating oil added
Penalties for driving without a seatbelt are expected to range from a $50 fine to possibly beyond $4 per gallon — squeezing travel 6.16 cents to settle at $2.9213 per gallon and
two points attached to a driving record. budgets and likely forcing many people to gasoline futures gained 5.21 cents to settle at
drive less. $2.958 per gallon. Natural gas lost less than a
For more information on Click it or Ticket visit www.dcroadrules.com "You have to look back at what that means penny to settle at $4.391 per 1,000 cubic feet.
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