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Vol. 13 No. 8
A Hyattsville family is two for two after their second child was named as a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship. Rachel Teti, a graduate from Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, was one of approximately 16,000 high school students to be selected as a semifinalist for the award, according to the National Merit Scholarship press release. Teti was selected as a semifinalist because she received one of the highest PSAT scores in the state of Maryland. As part of the next step in the process towards becoming a finalist, her high school endorsed and recommended her. Additionally, she submitted an essay on a person whom she admires, which happens to be her older brother, John-Paul. John-Paul Teti was a semifinalist in 2015. When her brother became a semifinalist, Teti said sibling rivalry was kind of a motivator. She is close with her brother and admires his love of learning and his pursuit of knowl-
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Free coffee and espresso drinks were some of the many attractions at Vigilante Coffee Company's two year anniversary in Hyattsville. Founder Chris Vigilante and crew wanted to express their appreciation to the city. “Hyattsville taught us about community,” said Vigilante. “I’ve always believed coffee could be a lightning rod for communities triggering new ideas and new business.” Vigilante listened when patrons asked for more seating and Wi-Fi. When seating was sparse in the first few months, “one of our first customers was like, ‘I have a table I think would be good. We’re trying to get rid of it.’” Cooperative growth with the community is part of the company’s mission and helps explain the shop’s popularity VIGILANTE continued on page 13
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Social and racial justice peace group forms By Kit Slack
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August 2016
A little after noon on Sunday, July 31, a circle of about 30 people held hands in a meeting room inside Hyattsville’s Municipal Building. The group listened as Jeannette Soon-Ludes read an introduction she had written for the potluck and racial justice workshop which followed. July 31, Soon-Ludes said, is La HoiHoi Ea, the day when Native Hawaiians, or Kanaka Maoli, celebrate the restoration of Hawaiian sovereignty from British occupation. SoonLudes counts herself among the Kanaka who now “work for U.S. deoccupation of our lands.”
The people assembled that day included Maryland State Delegate Alonzo T. Washington, Mayor Rocio Treminio-Lopez of Brentwood, members of the City of Hyattsville’s Police and Public Safety Citizen’s Advisory Committee, and mothers from Hyattsville Nurturing Moms, a local mom’s group. According to Soon-Ludes, the idea of the workshop had first come up among parents discussing on Facebook how to talk to children about race. Soon-Ludes went on to invoke the names of 25 victims of fatal police shootings who were people of color and made reference to those killed in mass shootings in Charleston and Orlando. Later, she explained that “it was in
the wake of the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile” that she saw through her Facebook feed that people in the area were filled with grief and wanted to engage in antiracist work. “I saw a need to create a space right away, to do the work.” After sharing a hearty potluck that included caprese salad, Coca-Cola, and sloppy joes, participants settled in for a collective-action decision-making process that took several hours. Though the majority of those attending saw the conversation through, many of the elected officials weren’t able to stay past lunch. JUSTICE continued on page 9
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When the press becomes the news By Krissi Humbard & T. Carter Ross
On the night of Aug. 1, the city council considered the city’s contract with the Hyattsville Life & Times (HL&T). What had been a routine vote to renew the contract turned into a heated debate about the role of this paper in the community. At that council meeting, the contract renewal almost did not pass. Not because councilmembers were concerned about the cost
A community newspaper chronicling the life and times of Hyattsville Mailing address: PO Box 132, Hyattsville, MD 20781 http://HyattsvilleLife.com http://facebook.com/HyattsvilleLife http://twitter.com/HvilleTimes Hyattsville Life & Times is published monthly by Hyattsville Community Newspaper, Inc., a 501c(3) nonprofit corporation. Editors welcome reader input, tips, articles, letters, opinion pieces and photographs, which may be submitted using the mailing address above or the email addresses below. Managing Editor Maria D. James maria@hyattsvillelife.com Digital Editor Krissi Humbard krissi@hyattsvillelife.com Web Manager Lindsay Myers lindsay@hyattsvillelife.com Editor Mark Goodson Layout & Design Editor Ashley Perks Copy Editor Heather Wright Advertising advertising@hyattsvillelife.com 301.531.5234 Writers & Contributors LaShon Bland, Precious Dorch-Robinson, Julia Gasper-Bates, Susan Hines, Lauren Flynn Kelly, Helen Lyons, Chris McManes, Scarlett Salem, Fred Seitz, Ben Simasek, Kit Slack, Emily Strab Board of Directors Joseph Gigliotti - President and General Counsel Chris Currie - Vice President Caroline Selle - Secretary Peggy Dee, Karen J. Riley, Rosanna Landis Weaver, Gretchen Brodtman, Debra Franklin, T. Carter Ross Maria D. James - Ex Officio Circulation: Copies are distributed monthly by U.S. Mail to every address in Hyattsville. Additional copies are distributed to libraries, selected businesses, community centers and churches in the city. Total circulation is 9,300. HL&T is a member of the National Newspaper Association.
of the contract or the amount of page space received, but because a few raised concerns about the paper’s editorial content. That should concern you. At the meeting, Councilmember Joseph Solomon (Ward 5) implied that the newspaper should cater its editorials and coverage towards members of the council if the HL&T wishes to retain its contract. Solomon used the perennial opposition of Councilmembers Paula Perry (Ward 4) and Ruth Ann Frazier (Ward 5) to the city’s contract with the paper to raise the issue. Mayor Candace Hollingsworth and Councilmember Bart Lawrence (Ward 1) quickly noted that such a demand would be unconstitutional. Each year for the past decade, the city has contracted with the paper for three pages of advertising space, including the center
spread of the paper, which is used to deliver the city’s Hyattsville Reporter to every household in the city. The HL&T has proven to be a reliable and cost-effective way for the city to get word out to city residents about upcoming events, city activities, and important services. The city is the paper’s largest advertiser and, just like the other businesses and service providers who advertise in these pages, we rely upon that revenue to produce the award-winning newspaper you’re now holding. The city pays us to advertise. The city does not pay for editorial content. This newspaper is not an arm of the city council. We do not skew news to favor anyone. We report the facts. And that is important. A free press ensures accuracy. A free press reports the facts and allows you to make decisions based on these facts. Truth and accuracy,
independence, fairness and impartiality, accountability: these are the founding principles of journalism. Having an unbiased, impartial news source benefits the community it serves. And we do strive to serve you, the community. We try to write about the stories you care about. We welcome input and dialogue from the community on the type of newspaper it wants and the content it needs. But, it takes a village. We are just a few dedicated citizens trying to do justice to the community. If there is a story you think we should be covering, reach out to us. The local newspaper is the voice of this community. The contract renewal eventually passed. After the vote, Councilmembers Perry and Frazier walked out in anger over the late arrival of Councilmember Patrick Parschall (Ward 3), who cast
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the decisive sixth vote in favor of the contract. Citizens may want to review the recording of the council meeting available on the city website; the HL&T discussion starts about 90 minutes into the meeting. The HL&T exists to document, celebrate, and inform this community and its evolution, as well as to write the first draft of its future. We do so in print, online, and via social media. We need the support of our advertisers to achieve this, but to truly serve the community, no advertiser can dictate the content of the paper. Our readers — the city’s residents, businesses, and elected officials alike — are best served by a free press. Krissi Humbard is digital editor for the Hyattsville Life & Times. T. Carter Ross sits on the HL&T board of directors.
Death of a friend By Peggy Dee
Dorothy "Dottie" Lyons Jones, 89, a lifelong resident of Hyattsville, passed away on July 14. She was the last survivor of a farming family in our city. The Lyons family owned a rather large house on a farm in the 6000 block of Baltimore Avenue, where The Oglethorpe Condominium stands today. Her grandparents owned property three blocks south, which became part of the Lustine auto dealership. Former Ward 1 Councilmember Douglas Dudrow recalled that Dottie attended the old Hyattsville High School with his father, Gilbert Dudrow. As the Dudrow family owned a drug store on Baltimore Avenue, they were acquainted with members of the Lyons family. As an adult, she had a house built on 40th Avenue, where she resided with her two children. She became a clerk in the Prince George's County District Court on Rhode Island Avenue, where she worked for 46 years. Even though the courthouse was three miles from her home, she walked to and from work each day. Additionally, she never gave up her notebooks of court records that she had accumulated over her working years. Jones had a great interest in civic affairs. In the 1960s, she was president of the Civic Association of Hyattsville. She never lost interest in, and continued to watch, the Monday night Hyattsville City Council meetings on cable TV up to the time she passed away. If she did not agree with the council on certain issues, she was not shy about registering those disagreements with the mayor and members of the council. She had a lifetime of loyalty to our volunteer fire department and strongly defended it against critics. She was predeceased by her children, Joseph and Lorraine. When I am out walking in the neighborhood and pass her house, a genuine feeling of sadness comes over me. I, like many others, will miss her many phone calls and seeing her walk through the neighborhood.
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COURTESY OF FRED ROGERS Fred Rogers, of Hyattsville, received the 2016 DC Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Exemplary Public Service Award.
LOCAL RESIDENT GIVEN DC PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD Local resident Fred Rogers has been awarded the 2016 DC Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Exemplary Public Service Award. Rogers works as the education administrator and program manager for the DC Department of Corrections' Juvenile Services. He manages and oversees the education programs for inmates and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and treatment oversight of juveniles adjudicated as adults. The Exemplary Public Service Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated commitment, initiative, and advocacy on behalf of the youth and families they serve. The individual exemplifies dedication and commitment to his or her profession and provides a positive role model to youth. Rogers said, “Receiving the award was wonderful. Though the work I do is not for accolades or attention, it’s nice to be honored for it.” Rogers received the award at the Seventh Annual Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Juvenile Justice Summit on July 21. GREEN STREETS PROJECT BRINGS NEW SIDEWALKS, CURB CUTOUTS AND RAIN GARDENS On August 1, the city council and the Department of Public Works announced the city's first Green Streets Project. The new project will install sidewalks along 37th Place and on the side street contiguous with Gallatin Street. In addition, there will be new curb cutouts and rain gardens to mitigate traffic speed and volume concerns. Per the city’s new sidewalk policy, there will be a public hearing held in conjunction with a block party held on 37th Place on August 28 at 7 p.m. HYATTSVILLE LIBRARY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR UPCOMING BOOK SALE The Hyattsville Library Branch Friends will host a book sale at the library on August 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The purpose of the sale is to help the library as it prepares for the construction of the new library. Volunteers are needed to assist with moving books and sorting on Friday, August 26 between 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. and to help work shifts on the day of the sale. Coolers are also needed to sell beverages. Interested volunteers should contact Lucy Barber, president of the Hyattsville Library Branch Friends by phone: 202.617.5709 or by email: lucygracebarber@ gmail.com. BODY FOUND NEAR EDITORS PARK DRIVE The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGCPD) and the Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD) are investigating the city’s first homicide since 2014. On Saturday, July 30, officers responded to a citizen’s report of a body in a grassy area between the 3300 block of East–West Highway and the 6100 block of Editors Park Drive. When officers arrived, they found the body of a Hispanic male in his 20s with trauma to his upper body. The investigation is being handled by the Prince George’s County Police Department. Anyone with information is urged to call the HCPD at 301.985.5060 or the Prince George’s County Police Department at 1.866.411.TIPS (8477).
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SecondhandNews Turning fabric scraps into something special By Lauren Flynn Kelly
This past Christmas I received one of my most favorite gifts ever: a brand-new sewing machine accompanied by my mom’s old sewing cabinet and a box of fabric scraps that had been kept by my family of savers. I recognized a calico print from a handsewn stuffed pony and the gold lamé my aunt used to make a pair of parachute pants one Christmas for my Barbie doll — all tangible pieces of my childhood! I immediately brushed up on my sewing skills with an Intro to Quilting course at Hyattsville’s own Three Little Birds Sewing Co. and found a kindred spirit in proprietor Kate Blattner. Her store/sewing studio had only been open a few weeks, yet she had a massive box of scraps ready to be incorporated into a quilted pillow. Some of them were from her own personal stash, which was evident as we picked through all the pretty prints and she’d occasionally tell us about one’s history. Since that class seven months ago, I’ve made a twin size quilt and
matching pillow for my daughter, incorporating scraps from the curtains I’d sewn for her room years earlier. Blattner said there’s been a “whole movement” toward modern quilting in recent years, with people of all ages learning the art and using less traditional colors and patterns in quilts. But there are also plenty of other things you can do with scraps, and many of them don’t have to involve sewing. That’s why you’ll see “scrap bags” and “fat quarters” (18-by22-inch pieces of fabric) for sale at Three Little Birds, which recently moved into a street-level location at 5132 Baltimore Avenue. For this column, Blattner let me pick her brain about some sewing and non-sewing projects for scrap-savers like myself and directed me to Pinterest for additional ideas. Here are a few: • Handmade bibs. All you need are two fat quarters and a little fabric fastener or a snap. Three Little Birds hosts bib-making classes for $25 per person (plus supplies). • Decoupaged decor. Blattner suggested using a large wooden
letter from a craft store and adhering your scraps to it with specialty glue such as Modge Podge. I lined the bottom of an old tray with glue and a scrap of fabric left over from re-covering my dining chairs. • Pretty presents. Blattner said her mother would often layer the dry ingredients for a cookie recipe in Mason jars as Christmas gifts and cap them off with fabric. You can cut a circle of fabric with decorative-edge pinking shears, cover the lid, and paint the rim a matching color. To go along with it, try cutting a gift tag out of card stock and layering strips of fabric over it with glue. • Small bags,
like zip-up pouches, coin purses, clutches, pencil cases or kid-sized totes. Or if you’re intimidated by quilting but want the look of a patchwork tote, you could just sew a few large squares together to make an oversized bag. • Do-it-yourself pin cushions. There are a million tutorials for these on Pinterest, including ones that you can embed in the lid of a teapot or on top of a Mason jar while storing buttons on the inside. • Cut-and-sew dolls. Ready-touse doll kits to make mermaids and Little Red Riding Hood out of fabric have been selling like hotcakes at Three Little Birds, said Blattner. Another idea is to bring your child’s simple drawing of a monster or other creature to life by re-creating it with scraps and leftover stuffing. • Rag wreaths can easily be made
by weaving strips of cut or torn fabric through wire wreath forms (sold at craft stores) or pinning the center of a few layers of fabric into a foam form for a flower effect. You can also use those strips to make decorative banners or garlands. • Tiny bedding for your children’s dolls. It’s a lot easier than making little doll clothes! My daughters love to play “sleepover” with their Barbies, so I’m constantly being asked to make another comforter or sleeping bag for them. • Decorative paper quilt. My daughter’s pre-K class did a project where the children were given small scraps of fabric to sort and glue onto a piece of paper to make their own quilts. I thought this was so creative, and I loved seeing the prints and colors she chose. Next time you think about donating or tossing some old fabric, I hope you’ll feel inspired to give it a second look and consider one of these or the many other easy project ideas available online.
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El Taco Loco and Crepes makes the best burritos around — if you’re patient By Lindsay Myers
LINDSEY MYERS Paulino Gonzalez of El Taco Loco and Crepes preps the griddle for one of his signature savory crepes at the Greenbelt Farmers Market
“You see this line right here?” Paulino Gonzalez gestures at the long line of people patiently waiting in the drizzle at the Riverdale Park Farmers Market. “It’s nothing. At Johns Hopkins, this line is four blocks away.” Paulino Gonzalez is the owner and proprietor of the popular El Taco Loco and Crepes, a Mexican food and crepe stand that serves made-to-order burritos, fajita bowls, quesadillas, and crepes at 15 farmers markets a week in the DMV. Gonzalez says customers can’t stay away because his ingredients are better. “We do it very natural. People always say, ‘This is authentic mexican rice.’ [That’s because] we use real tomatoes. A lot of people use taco seasoning. No. Here, everything is fresh,” he said. Gonzalez’ day starts at 4 a.m. in total darkness. He lies in bed a minute, listening to the rumble of delivery trucks on the still quiet streets of Baltimore. Gonzalez has a lot to do before market. Tomatoes, onions, and garlic to dice. Almost 80 pounds
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of chicken to cube and separate into quesadilla-sized portions. Hundreds of condiment cups to fill with sour cream and salsa verde. In a couple of hours, Gonzalez and his team will pack the white Sprinter vans with the day’s offerings and send them off for another day at the markets. They’ll return to Baltimore once the sun has set. Most days, Gonzalez gets to bed around 11 p.m. “Living all this is a very stressful life,” he said. “But it is my own business and I like it, and I have big plans.” Gonzalez went into business for himself eight years ago after running a trendy little dockside eatery in Baltimore called The Bay Cafe. Gonzalez said that’s where he learned to cook. “There was a little old lady who teach me a lot. She was, like, 75,” he said. After twelve years of preparing up to 700 pounds of shrimp salad a night, Gonzalez left the eatery for good, bringing the fruits of his discipleship to his own grill. And the difference in Gonzalez’ food is apparent. The meat is perfectly seasoned, the vegetables fresh. Each bite of his homemade chorizo burrito feels like a sharp crack on the tongue. Spicy, tender meat and crackling bubbles of hot fat subdued by cool tomatoes, onion and garlic. Gonzalez says most of the flavor comes from having the patience and organization to do things right. “We marinate the meat [the] night before the market, because if you want meat to taste right, it has to do one night in the fridge,” he said.
Andy, Gonzalez’ 10-year-old son, stands by his father’s side throughout the market, making lemonade, making change, and making sure customers are happy. Gonzalez is teaching Andy and his older brother how to cook and run the business. Andy said he has been “in training” the last four years. He started attending the markets with his father when he was five, and then started handling very basic tasks, like cleaning up, at six. “I like working with my dad because I learn fast with him,” Andy said. “When these guys get old, him and his brother,” says Gonzalez gesturing to Andy, “they will run this. I’m training them. How to cook, how to be with the customers — then I will go back to my country.” Gonzalez hails from Pueblo, Mexico, where most of his family still lives. When asked if he misses his homeland, he replied, “Always.” But for now, Gonzalez is happy. He runs one of the most successful food stands in the DMV and has big plans for expanding his menu to add homemade tortillas and more sauces. “This is just the beginning,” he said. “When you have the right food and the right people working, the customer is happy and that I like.” Grab one of Gonzalez’ burritos at the Riverdale Park Farmers Market on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. or one of his crepes at the Greenbelt Farmers Market on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Speak Up Hyattsville!
Sustainable City Scoop
All residents are warmly invited to help plan Hyattsville’s future. Please join your neighbors at one of the visioning sessions that will help shape the City’s next Community Sustainability Plan. Translation between English and Spanish will be available, and sign language translation is available with advance request. We hope you’ll share your voice and vision!
OUR HYATTSVILLE GRASS ROOTS Expo will take place Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 4310 Gallatin Street. Thomas Rainer, coauthor of Planting in a Post Wild World, will speak at 1 p.m. about designing landscapes and gardens that provide ecological benefits while satisfying our craving for beauty and nature. We’ll also have rain barrel and tree planting demonstrations, information on rain check rebates, rechargeable yard equipment, and more. This event will happen rain or shine. For more information visit www.hyattsville.org/grassroots.
Thursday, Sept. 15, Doors Open at 6:30 p.m., Session Starts at 7:00 p.m., Location TBD Wednesday, Sept. 21, Doors Open at 6:30 p.m., Session Starts at 7:00 p.m., Hyattsville Elementary School, 5311 43rd Ave. Saturday, Sept. 24, Doors Open at 9:30 a.m., Sessions Starts at 10:00 a.m., City Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street
August 24 with Colleen Aistis at 301.985-5057 or caistis@hyattsville.org.
Community Conversations with Hyattsville Police
The Hyattsville Police Department is partnering with our faith communities to host a series of community-building conversations with residents. All are welcome. August 11, 7-8:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church 6201 Belcrest Road September 8, 7-8:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Hyattsville 5701 42nd Avenue October 13, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Matthews Episcopal Church 5901 36th Avenue November 10, 7-8:30 p.m. University Christian Church 6800 Adelphi Road
Healthy Hyattsville is Happening!
We’ve just launched our free, twice-weekly 5K Train-Up with the Mayor, but you can still join the new runners every Saturday and Tuesday. They’re preparing for the Hyattsville Elementary PTA fundraising Zombie Run on Saturday, October 1. That day our cyclist friends at Route 1 Velo will also open their Cyclocross course to the anyone who wants to try riding it. Their work, and the competitive Cyclocross race on Sunday, October 2, will benefit Prince George’s County Special Olympics. Both days there will be music, food, beer, and more. Details and registration are at www.hyattsville.org/healthyhyattsville.
August Summer Jam
The next Summer Jam will feature music from The Roustabouts, Middle Eastern food on the Kafta Mania truck, mead from Charm City, and a special beer collaboration with Calvert Brewing Company and Vigilante Coffee! Also, an art activity with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, coupons to Fleisher’s of Maryland, and clowning, ballooning, face painting and moonbouncing. Finally, if want to get a little exercise in before you fill your belly, Arrow Bicycle is hosting a beginner’s level ride starting at their shop at 5:30 and ending at the Summer Jam bike parking lot at 4310 Gallatin Street. August 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. See you there!
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PARK(ing) Day! Hyattsville Health Haven On these hot summer days, it’s extremely important to drink plenty of water. It maintains blood circulation, body temperature and metabolism. Also, lean muscle tissue contains more than 75% water, so if you aren’t hydrated, muscles get tired faster. Experts recommend we drink at least eight cups of water per day. Start your day with two cups before breakfast and you’ll jump start your metabolism. And don’t forget that fruits and vegetables have water in them too, so eat at least five cups of them per day as well!.
Shakespeare in the Park goes Improv!
Want to help determine England’s future? Forget about Brexit and come see The Duck Pond Players perform a family-friendly improvisation based on Shakespeare’s Richard III. University Hills Duck Pond, 3400 Stanford Street. Sundays, Aug. 12 & 28 at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.
Farmers Market
Have your made it to the City’s Farmers Market yet? If not, you haven’t had the best corn of your life. Not to mention a ton of other fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, pastries and more. Nutritional tours with coupons are hourly, starting at 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m. at 3799 East-West Highway, at the intersection Queens Chapel Road, in the parking lot of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Have Fun Helping Us Clean
We’re looking for volunteers to remove trash and debris from the NW Branch hiker biker trail, and by kayak in the Anacostia River at Heurich Park. Volunteers will also paint over graffiti on the underpass of East-West Highway. Don’t worry, we’ll have waders, gloves, equipment and park rangers to keep everyone safe and provide instructions. Just dress for the elements and bring water and sunscreen. The cleanup will take place on Saturday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., but volunteers must pre-register by
This annual international event brings together residents, artists and businesses to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into PARK(ing) spaces: pop-up public places. On September 16, these mini-parks will be all over Hyattsville. Come hang out with us! Queens Chapel Town Center, 7-9 AM University Town Center, 11 AM-1 PM The Shoppes at Arts District, 2-4 PM Summer Jam, 6-8 PM
Nutrition Volunteers Wanted
The City of Hyattsville is partnering with Share Our Strength Cooking Matters to host residents on nutritional tours. Volunteers are currently needed to learn the nutritional curriculum and lead the monthly tours. If interested, please contact Colleen Aistis at 301-985-5057.
See The Light
New lighting will be installed in the neighborhood near Hyatt Park. The LED lighting will be whiter than the current lights, making it easier to see detail at night. They will also be installed on some poles that don’t currently have lighting at all. Pepco has not yet given the City a date for the start of installation.
Call-A-Bus Shopping Trips
The Call-A-Bus takes seniors and people with disabilities to area stores on a regular basis. Reservations are required by calling 301-985-5000. Tuesdays, 2-4 PM, Hyattsville Farmers Market Aug. 16, 30 & Sept. 6, 11 AM – 1 PM, Shoppers & Price Rite Aug. 18, 25 & Sept. 1, 11 AM – 1 PM, Safeway & Aldi Aug. 22 & Sept. 12, 11 AM – 1 PM, Giant
Meetings
Hyattsville Environment Committee Aug. 16, 7 PM Education Advisory Committee Aug. 25, 6:30 PM Board of Supervisors of Elections Sept. 6, 4 PM Police & Public Safety Advisory Committee Sept. 7, 7 PM
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Ciudad Saludable En estos días calurosos de verano, es muy importante beber mucha agua. Se mantiene la circulación sanguínea, la temperatura corporal y el metabolismo. Además, el tejido muscular contiene 75% de agua, si no está hidratado, los músculos se cansan más rápido. Los expertos recomiendan beber al menos ocho vasos de agua al día. Comience el día con dos tazas antes del desayuno y podrá poner en marcha su metabolismo. Y no se olvide que las frutas y las verduras tambien tienen agua, así que comer al menos cinco tazas de ellos por día!
Vea Nuestro Futuro!
Todos los residentes están cordialmente invitados para ayudar a planificar el futuro de Hyattsville. Por favor, únase a sus vecinos en una de las sesiones visionarias que ayudarán a dar forma al próximo Plan de Sostenibilidad de la Ciudad. Traducción entre Inglés y Español estará disponible, y la traducción de lenguaje de señas tambien sera disponible con solicitud previa. Esperamos que comparta su voz y su visión! Jueves, 15 de Septiembre, puertas abren a las 6:30 PM, la sesión comienza a las 7:00 PM Lugar para ser determinado. Miércoles, 21 de Septiembre, puertas abren a las 6:30 PM, la sesión comienza a las 7:00 PM en la Escuela Primaria de Hyattsville, 5311 43rd Avenue. Sábado, 24 de Septiembre, puertas abren a las 9:30 AM, la sesión comienza a las 10:00 AM en el Edificio Municipal de la Ciudad de Hyattsville, 4310 Gallatin Street.
Conversaciones de la Comunidad con la Policía de Hyattsville
El Departamento de la Policía de Hyattsville se ha asociado con nuestras comunidades de fe para crear una serie de conversaciones con los residentes para fortalecer la comunidad. Todos son bienvenidos. 11 de Agosto de 7-8: 30 PM First United Methodist Church 6201 Belcrest Street 8 de Septiembre de 7-8: 30 PM Primera Iglesia Bautista de Hyattsville 5701 42nd Avenue 13 de Octubre de 7-8: 30 PM Iglesia Episcopal de St. Matthews 5901 36th Avenue 10 de Noviembre de 7-8: 30 PM University Christian Church 6800 Adelphi Street
Hyattsville está sucediendo!
Acabamos de lanzar nuestro entrenamiento de 5K con la alcaldesa. Es gratis y reune dos veces por semana. Todavía puede unirse a los nuevos corredores todos los sábados y martes. Se están pre-
parando para la Carrera de Zombies, el sábado, 1 de octubre, que es una recaudación de fondos de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros de la Escuela Primaria de Hyattsville. Ese día nuestros amigos ciclistas de Velo en la Ruta 1 también abrirán su curso Cyclocross a cualquier persona que quiera probar. Su competitiva carrera Cyclocross del domingo, 2 de octubre, beneficiará las Olimpiadas Especiales del Condado de Prince George. Ambos días habrá música, comida, cerveza, y más. Para mas información visite www. hyattsville.org/healthyhyattsville.
Summer Jam en Agosto
El siguiente Summer Jam contará con música de los Roustabouts, comida del Medio Oriente en el camión Kafta Mania, aguamiel de la ciudad Charm, y una colaboración de cerveza especial con Calvert Brewing Company y Café Vigilante! También, actividades artísticas con Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center, cupones para Fleisher’s of Maryland, y por supuesto una payasa, globos, pinturas de cara, y una inflable para los niños. También, ¿Desea obtener un poco de ejercicio antes de llenar su barriga? Arrow Bicycle está organizando un paseo a nivel de principiantes, comenzando desde su tienda a las 5:30 PM y terminando en el estacionamiento de bicicletas de Summer Jam en la 4310 Gallatin Street. Summer Jam es 19 de agosto de 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.
Shakespeare en el Parque va Improvisto!
¿Quieres ayudar a determinar el futuro de Inglaterra? Olvidese de Brexit y venga a ver The Duck Pond Players realizar una improvisación para familias basada a Ricardo III de Shakespeare. Universidad Hills Duck Pond, 3400 Stanford Street. Los domingos, 12 y 28 de agosto a las 3 p.m., tambien el viernes 26 de agosto a las 6 p.m.
Mercado Campesino Esta Abierto!
¿Ha visitado al Mercado Campesino de la Ciudad? Si no, usted no ha tenido el mejor maíz de su vida. En adición, se ofrece una gran variedad de frutas, verduras, panes, pasteles y más. Los tours nutricionales con cupones son cada hora, a partir de las 3:15 p.m. Todos los martes, 3-7 p.m. en 3799 East-West Highway, en la esquina de Queens Chapel Road, en el estacionamiento de la Iglesia Redeemer Lutheran.
Diviértase Ayudando a Limpiar
Estamos buscando voluntarios para recoger basura del camino Noroeste Branch, y por kayak en el río Anacostia en el Parque Heurich. Los voluntarios también quitarán graffiti en el paso subterráneo de East-West Highway. No se preocupe, vamos a tener guantes, equipos y guarda parques para mantener la seguridad de todos y dar instrucciones. Lleve ropa para los elementos y traiga agua y protector solar. La limpieza se llevará a cabo el sábado, 27 de agosto de 10 a.m. a 2:00 p.m., pero los voluntarios deben preinscribirse antes del 24 de agosto con Colleen Aistis al 301,985-5057 o caistis@hyattsville.org.
Día de PARQUE(ando)!
Este evento internacional anual reúne a los residentes, los artistas y las empresas para
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Ciudad Sostenible
Nuestra Exposición Grass Roots de Hyattsville se llevará a cabo el sábado 17 de septiembre de 10 AM - 4 PM en 4310 Gallatin Street. Thomas Rainer, el coautor de Planting in a Post Wild World, hablará a la 1 PM sobre el diseño de paisajes y jardines que proporcionan beneficios ecológicos al tiempo que satisface nuestro anhelo de belleza y naturaleza. También tendremos barril para agua de lluvia y demostraciones de plantación de árboles, equipos para el patio recargable, y mucho más. Este evento sera con lluvia o sol. Para más información visite www.hyattsville.org/grassroots. transformar temporalmente espacios de estacionamiento regulados a espacios de PARQUE (ando): lugares públicos imprevistos. El 16 de septiembre, estos mini-parques estarán en todo Hyattsville. Ven a disfrutar con nosotros! Queens Chapel Town Center, 7-9 AM University Town Center, 11 AM-1 PM The Shoppes at Arts District, 2-4 PM Summer Jam, 6-8 PM
Buscando Voluntarios de Nutrición
La Ciudad de Hyattsville esta trabajando con Share Our Strength Cooking Matters para dar tours de nutrición a los residentes. Se necesita voluntarios para aprender el plan de estudios y guiar los tours mensuales. Si tiene interés, por favor contacte a Colleen Aistis en 301-9855057.
Vea La Luz
Nuevas luces estarán instalado en el barrio acerca de Hyatt Park. Las luces LED será más blanco que las luces que existen ahora, iluminando más detalle en la noche. Tambien, estarán instalado en unos lugares que todavía no tienen luz. Pepco todavía no ha dicho a la Ciudad la fecha en que comienzarán la instalación.
Llama-Un-Bus Viajes de Compra
El Llama-Un-Bus lleva mayores y personas con incapacidades a tiendas regularmente. Para reservaciones llame al 301-985-5000. Martes, 2-4 PM, Mercado Campesino de Hyattsville Agosto 16, 30 y Septiembre 6, 11 AM – 1 PM, Shoppers & Price Rite Agosto 18,25 y Septiembre 1, 11 AM – 1 PM, Safeway & Aldi Agosto 22 y Septiembre 12, 11 AM – 1 PM, Giant
Reuniones
Comité del Medio Ambiente de Hyattsville 16 de Agosto, 7 PM Comité de Educación 25 de Agosto, 6:30 PM Junta de Supervisores de Elecciones 6 de Septiembre, 4 PM Comité de la Policia y Seguridad Publica 7 de Septiembre, 7 PM
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with one raffle ticket and one cocktail. Enjoy a night of live music, signature cocktails, an art auction, a raffle, open artist studios, and artist demonstrations. $35. 4318 Gallatin St. 301.608.9101. www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org.
Hyattsville Elementary School PTA welcomes parents, students and the community to attend a meet and greet for new principal, Teresa Bey. Light refreshments will be provided. Free. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5311 43rd Ave. 301.209.5800.
August 22
Bring the kids to enjoy Thursdays at Three Children's Reading at Robert Harper Books hosted by the Prince George's Libraries. Free. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. 6216 Rhode Island Ave., Riverdale Park. 301.927.1963. Bring the family to join British and American War of 1812 troops as they camp on the lawn to prepare for the battle during the Battle of Bladensburg Encampment at the Riverdale House Museum. Enjoy children’s activities and live music through the afternoon. Period-inspired refreshments will be available for purchase courtesy of the Riversdale Kitchen Guild. Scouts — call for details about earning a badge. Free. 4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park. 301.864.0420.
The Hyattsville Library Branch Friends will host a book sale to assist the library as it prepares for new construction.
August 16
Experience the full spectrum of electric bass by the band Bassappella at Vigilante Coffee. Free. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 4327 Gallatin St.
August 20
Purchase your tickets now for the Summer Soiree to celebrate the grand opening of the new home for the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. Each entry pass comes
Enjoy a filmmaker shop talk with Craig Herndon, retired professor of Multimedia Studies at Howard University, at the Gateway CDC Creative Enterprise Incubator. Herndon is an award-winning photographer with he Washington Post. He will be presenting his newest project “Monument,” a series of video, picture stories, slideshows and audio interviews. "Monument” is a project that challenges the stereotypical images of the African American male. Free. 3311 Rhode Island Ave., Mount Rainier. 240.764.6140
August 27
The Hyattsville Library Branch Friends will host a book sale to assist the library as it prepares for new construction. Free to attend. Cost varies per book. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6530 Adelphi Rd. 202.617.5709.
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Soon-Ludes challenged the group to answer the question “What can we do to create racial justice along the Route 1 Corridor? ... not focused necessarily on the police.” She facilitated the discussion using a process that she said “is a reclamation of a model described by the nineteenth century Hawaiian political scholar David Malo.” Participants joined others with similar professions and skills in small groups. The small groups reported to the large group, where the whole group narrowed the focus of the work. For example, the “politicians, economists and lawyers” talked to each other about issues including low voter turnout and the sorts of data and transpar-
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ency needed for police accountability. The “educators and healers” group talked about hateful speech, white silence, and integrating public schools. And what came of it? The large group decided to take on two projects to be accomplished in the next two months: a Spanish-language voter registration drive and a bystander intervention workshop, designed to “give community members the skills necessary for navigating instances of racialized violence and aggression in our communities.” Soon-Ludes says the Facebook page, Rte 1 Racial Justice Peace Makers, has lots of details and specific tasks for volunteers. Soon-Ludes said she plans to facilitate another racial justice workshop in three months, “to keep the ball rolling.”
COURTESY OF MARY WARNEKA Facilitator Jeannette Soon-Ludes and her children chat with participants before the workshop.
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The Hyattsville Police Department is partnering with our faith communities to host a series of community-building conversations with residents. Please join us.
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Conversación Comunitaria
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August 11, 7-8:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church 6201 Belcrest Road
11 de Agosto, 7-8:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church 6201 Belcrest Road
September 8, 7-8:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Hyattsville 5701 42nd Avenue
8 de Septiembre, 7-8:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Hyattsville 5701 42nd Avenue
October 13, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Matthews Episcopal Church 5901 36th Avenue
13 de Octubre, 7-8:30 p.m. Iglesia San Mateo 5901 36th Avenue
November 10, 7-8:30 p.m. University Christian Church 6800 Adelphi Road
November 10, 7-8:30 p.m. University Christian Church 6800 Adelphi Road
For more information please contact Chief Douglas Holland at dholland@hyattsville.org or 301-985-5084
Para más información, por favor contacte a Chief Douglas Holland a dholland@hyattsville.org o 301-985-5084
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Pokémon gamers host meet and greet in Mount Rainier By Emily Strab
On July 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., local Pokémon Go enthusiasts descended on Urban Eats Arts and Music Café in Mount Rainier to eat, drink, and catch Pokémon. The café boasts a proximity to three Pokéstops, and presented a Pokémon-themed menu for the night, including a pizza with toppings to make it look like a Pokéball. The café was decorated with red, yellow, and blue Pokémon balloons in featured seating areas for each team of Valor, Instinct, and Mystic, respectively, to eat and talk. There were conversations about the rare or powerful Pokémon that were caught or trained, and everyone talked about their favorite spots to hunt for Pokémon. The event included the very young to the (not-so) old. One white-haired couple came in and downloaded the app for the first time to start their Pokémon journey. They got a full tutorial from the veteran players and enough advice to last them many levels. There were families with children that went hunting together. One family said that one of the best things about them all
playing is that almost every evening they have been going out as a family to walk around Lake Artemesia in order to hunt and stop at the many Pokéstops on the trail. Other players hit hot spots along the Route 1 Corridor, or the many markers on the trail at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, or on the Northeast Branch Trail. If you haven’t heard of Pokémon Go yet, you might benefit from playing; users of this popular smartphone game have to get outside and walk around town to find the cute fictional animals called Pokémon (for longtime players, we know it’s pronounced Po-KAY-mon), visit landmarks marked as “Pokéstops” to collect items used in gameplay, and battle other players at landmarks designated as gyms. The phenomenon of Pokémon Go has been responsible for tweens, millennials, and even middle-aged parents taking to the sidewalks and parks in search of elusive and rare Pokémon, like Pikachu, and fostering more social interaction than one would expect from a smartphone app. It has also been to blame for pedestrians walking into oncoming traffic, car
EMILY STRAB Screenshot from game: Monica Buitrago at the Urban Eats Cafe while Emily Strab catches an Eevee.
accidents caused by playing and driving, and distracting players so that they become victims of crimes. The viral game is lauded
by players for encouraging people to get outside, but derided by those who see the game as juvenile or as another technological
distraction from life. The host of the event, Monica Buitrago, who is a community organizer who does her best to support Urban Eats Café when she can, pointed out the diversity found in the Pokémon Go group. People of all ages and races have made the game go viral, and that diversity was modeled at the meetup Friday night. She noted that Pokémon Go players are more diverse than those of Ingress, the preceding game from developer Niantic, which crowd-sourced the maps and stops used in Pokémon Go. In the crowd were many players of Ingress as well. The new game, which is only for smartphones other mobile devices, uses your data service and GPS to connect you to the Pokémon and Pokéstops around you. The app itself is free to download and play, but if you encounter the struggle of finding yourself out of Pokéballs with which to capture the many creatures on your screen, you only have to trade real money for Pokécoins to buy Pokéballs or other items to aid your advancement in the game. For tips, try joining the Facebook group PokemonGo:DC/ MD/VA. Happy Hunting!
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Coming Unglued on Gallatin St. Dear Coming Unglued, You are quite right that Dr. Huey can turn up when a rose bush is damaged by insects and/or inexpert pruning. I have turned for advice to my rose mentor Citizen Cane, who knows all about pruning, insects and horticultural remedies — including glues. He suspects you have used Elmer's School Glue to seal branch cuts instead of Elmer's Glue-All, which was probably what the "ding-a-lings" meant to recommend. The school glue is water soluble so it washes off in the rain whereas the other is as gentle but forms a kind of vinyl shower cap over the stem or branch. This keeps out the humidity that invites invading insects to lay their eggs in the soft pith. No sharp ovipositor (egg-laying apparatus) can penetrate the tough cap. Cane warns that nail polish and liquid wood contain toxic chemicals that further harm the rose bush. While I have conscientiously avoided naming any commercial brand in the past, my mentor insists that nothing compares to that one glue, and he asserts that it is better than any expensive horticultural product you would find at a nursery. Here's the process he uses: after clipping he squeezes the glue over the raw wood, then spreads and
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Dear Miss Floribunda, Thank you for introducing Dr. Huey last month. I'd never heard of this rose before, though I certainly knew the problem it causes. You mentioned hard winters and accidental injury being possible causes of Dr. Huey's takeover. I have noticed something else that causes the top rose to die back and leave only Dr. Huey rootstock. After I prune my roses the stems often darken beneath the cut. When I cut the dark part off I find a circular mark in the center of the wood. I have been told it's the mark of a "borer" but don't know exactly what's doing the boring or what to do about it. The more I cut back the worse the problem gets. Systemic poisons have been recommended by gardeners who have success with roses, but I don't want to go that route. Some suggested putting nail polish, liquid wood and even school glue on the cuts. I was desperate enough to try these messy experiments and had no success. What do you suggest before I give up on roses in complete exasperation?
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removes excess with a wooden popsicle stick and a moist paper towel. He uses sharp clean highquality bypass (not anvil) pruning shears, and he carries them around in a can of bleach and water to keep them disinfected. Continue to be watchful, and if you see the tell-tale blackening of the wood, cut back to below where you last see a circular mark. The mark shows where the larvae of the boring insect has penetrated. What insect is actually doing the damage? In our area there are several possible suspects, but the most likely is the stemboring sawfly (Hartigia trimaculate). The parents are black and yellow wasps that become evident in May when your roses first bloom and you are cutting bouquets. They lay their eggs in the pith of the cut rose. When the eggs hatch, the larvae create chambers where they develop into adults and then gnaw their way out later in summer. The second generation lays more eggs, the larvae of which tunnel downward to spend the winter near the base of the plant where Dr. Huey waits. Now I'm going to both make a confession and present a very different suggestion for the unambitious home gardener. This is "anecdotal" and based on nothing more than my own experience. When I first began planting roses I knew so little about pruning I decided not to try it. I had no problem with borers, though admittedly my rose bushes were leggy and overgrown. One year on a hot summer day I decided to try to
shape them. Few of the hybrid tea roses survived but floribundas, shrub roses and the antiques, aka OGR (Old Garden Roses), seemed more forgiving. This was due to their innate toughness but also because I did not prune the fluffy bushes more than very lightly. I was aware that opulence rather than simple elegance was their appeal and dead-heading was all that was needed. Success was half and half with climbers. As it happened, one of my other concerns at the time was to find advice about how to meet the challenge of very hot summers. When I read that in stressfully hot and humid southern gardens climbing roses should be left alone, except for a little deadheading of spent flowers, I decided to limit pruning in general. When I re-acquired more hybrid teas, I decided to prune only twice a year. I would remove dead wood and make a few wake-up cuts in very early spring. Then in December I'd cut back the tallest bushes to waist height to prevent the wind-whipping in January that can seriously disturb root systems, and if needed, remove criss-cross branches on hybrid teas. While I cannot claim to produce roses I'd dare enter in competitions, at least Dr. Huey has not returned to my garden. The Hyattsville Horticultural Society will not have a monthly meeting till September but instead will visit the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens on the morning of Saturday, August 20 to admire the fabulous lotuses. Please join us.
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a girl, you can go out and do that if you want,” she said. Teti has other interests as well. During the summer, she is practicing the skills learned from her AP art class and experimenting with watercolors and charcoal. At first, Teti thought art was challenging, but she stuck with it. Other hobbies include creative writing and softball (She hopes to play intramurals if the University of Dallas has a team.). In addition to being a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, Teti is also a recipient of the University of Dallas National Merit Finalist Scholarship, which will cover her tuition. Winning this scholarship showed her that hard work pays off. She is proud of everything she has accomplished so far. “I’m really happy that I could help out with paying off my college funds,” said Teti.
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and loyal patronage. A quick poll of visitors revealed an acknowledgement of the coffee culture at Vigilante. “I like the atmosphere and the people behind the bar,� said Gizem Arslan. Victoria Hill said, “They’re really good people. This is the only place I feel like I can come with a baby and a dog and be OK.� Tommy Benz was a tea drinker until he came to Vigilante. “I’m here because the coffee is amazing, and they treat you like family,� he said. Just like the beans harvested by Colombian farmers, the culture of Vigilante grows with care and precision. Operations Manager Ashley Bodine tells new baristas to enjoy the moment when customers sip and enjoy their coffee for the first time. “There is a glimmer in their eye. They realize there’s something different going on. Then they want to know more,� she said. Employees are encouraged to
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learn and grow within the company. Production Manager Michael Guest began as a barista. “I didn’t know a ton about coffee when I started here,� he said. “Then I got infected by the coffee bug.� It’s the company’s goal to send each barista to the farms that
said. Instead of a farm, Contreras found a community. The coffee bean harvest was the only income, and the school and town were an extension of the farm. Contreras and Anna Tompkins took the charitable proceeds — 10 percent of cold brew sales in
“When you’re in there you are a part of it. You can talk to Franklin and Awan. You can talk to anybody,� said Austin Redington, Director of Retail and Marketing. Franklin Ventura and Awan Prasetyo are the duo roasting beans 15 feet from the register.
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