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manage a divided Congress, House and boosted their seats opposition on spending and President Barack Obama holds his shaved ice at Island
and build on the victories he in the Senate, are promising the debt. Though the president Snow at Kailua Beach Center while on vacation with the
secured during the final days to take aim at the president’s Continued on A4 first family in Kailua, Hawaii, Dec. 27.
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U.S. Discrimination Case Still Sizzling after Conviction AFRO Staff Writer
of telecommunications in Iraq
because he is Black.”
Jennifer
was killed,
Hudson
as well
and
as
her
her
mom, Darnell Donerson
business patently unfairly,”
brother, Jason.
whosaid “She held hands with her family. It was obviously a
and Afghanistan. Bailey’s firm, Morial in a recent interview.
Worldwide Network Services, “Light needs to be shed on Reginald
video screen, Bailey said he
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subcontractor and teaming nephew Monday, just hours and tribulations
Chicago’s Westthat SideAfrican-
after Tribune, Hudson said, “Yes, “She held hands with her fami- ing. Co
partner under DynCorp after his body was found in a American police received business a 7owners
a.m. call petition to hear the case.
that’s him.” ly,” the spokesman said. “It that he
Despite the loss of the $10 million was obviously
in punitivea very emotional
damages, the charge
International, LLC, a nearly face when doing business
D.C. Homicides
Continued from A1
homicides reported in 2009 – the latest dip is being reported by “...“if we could have a resurgence of took place in Southeast Washington at 13th Place and Congress
MDP as a rate well below the national average. St.)
In addition, last year’s drop in homicides had a 79 percent economic and job opportunities for our “We already have had a handful of homicides since [Jan.
case closure rate and was also the lowest recorded decline for
the second consecutive year, according to MPD data.
residents, that would go a long way 2],” Moten said, “and if we don’t keep up the work that’s been
done over the past couple years, the city could right back to
But just as quickly as Peaceaholics founder Ron Moten gave helping to keep all crime down.” where it was five years ago.”
credit to the police department’s efforts in reducing the murder It was during the 1990s, when the crack epidemic retreated
rate, he cautioned about becoming complacent and letting its robberies and breaking and entering continue, along with a from the influx of a host of economic revitalization projects that
achievements begin to wane. range of family issues that are not dealt with, then the murder pushed out people who lived in distressed neighborhoods such
“[There has been] a lot of great work going on with the rate will go back up.” as those east of the river, that the city’s overall crime rate began
police department as well as with community organizations,” Moten, whose nonprofit organization is committed to a downward spiral. Although crime remained a significant
Moten said. “But if a current spur in nonviolent crime like keeping the District’s youth, families and communities drug- factor in areas of the city like Southeast, where economic
and crime-free, said that over the past four months “in which revitalization has been lacking, by 2000, the District’s crime
a lot of city funding to essential programs has been cut,” there rates had fallen to their lowest levels in more than 20 years.
have been indications that crime, overall, has been going back Nevertheless, Ward 5 Councilman Harry Thomas, who
up. recalled increased murders a few years ago that largely
He pointed out that on the first day of Mayor Vincent Gray’s occurred in his community and Ward 7, said the “good news” is
reign at least two homicides occurred. (As of early this week, that they have now declined “tremendously.”
the homicide division of the Metropolitan Police Department Thomas said that in addition to crediting police work,
(MPD) was still investigating the fatal shooting of 16-year- improved technology as well as citizen involvement should be
old Bryant Morillo that occurred Jan. 2 in the 4500 block of cited.
New Hampshire Ave., N.W. Morillo lived in Hyattsville, Md. Also, “if we could have a resurgence of economic and
In another earlier shooting the same day, Brian Curtis, 21, of job opportunities for our residents, that would go a long way
Upper Marlboro, Md., was pronounced dead. That homicide helping to keep all crime down,” he said.
Obama
Continued from A1
EricksonLiving.com and the repeal of the the West Wing, some shifts move.
January 8, 2011 - January 14, 2011, The Afro-American A5
Poverty
Continued from A1
“We and our partner maintain,” Pope said. “And costs. “Without community the church financially may be
agencies have definitely seen they are new to the system, support, without donations an indirect way of giving back
an increase in the demand meaning social services, and and volunteers we would not to the community. And there
for our services (25 percent) they’re trying to find out how be able to feed the thousands are other ways parishioners
and not only have we seen it works, what they can get, or who are suffering from can give.
an increase but a change in what is available to them and hunger,” she said. “The need “There are churches that
who is coming to us for food a lot of them have become is there, the problem is real are beginning to recognize
assistance,” said Shamia very frustrated. and it’s up to the community that within their congregations
Holloway, communications “… [So] even though they to take action and make a there are people of
manager, Capital Area Food (the clients) drive up in a big difference.” expertise… So when people
Bank. car, everyone is reminded that Diane Bell McKoy, think of volunteering…
The Food Bank serves they may be sleeping in that president/CEO of ABC, which lots of people can do soup
as a hub, from which food same car.” is based in Baltimore, said too kitchens and shelters and
is distributed to hunger- Alleviating—and many people are dissuaded that’s critical. But, because
fighting organizations in the ultimately changing—the from giving back because often our community is also
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Maryland-Washington, D.C.- dire situation begins at a they think they must do disconnected from knowing
Hunger-fighting organizations say people in the area
Virginia area. personal level, said A. Adar something “big.” what they don’t know, in
increasingly need food assistance.
According to Holloway, Ayira, project manager, More “I want to change order to change up economic
the Food Bank serves more people’s definition of outcomes volunteering
than 478,000 persons a important to the Food Bank’s help… everything makes a knowledge and resources
year in Prince George’s work, Holloway added. difference,” she said. and relationships and access
County, Montgomery Last year, 14,000 volunteers For example, in churches is critical. You don’t have to
County, Washington, D.C. saved the organization $1.7 with social services go far to make a difference.”
and Northern Virginia. million in administrative ministries, simply supporting
Traditionally, the vast
majority of those clients
had been “working poor”—
people who may have been
working multiple jobs or been
underemployed but struggling
to meet the monthly financial
demands of transportation,
housing, medical expenses,
etc.
“But like our partner
agencies we’re seeing first-
time visitors, people who have
never been to the food bank
coming now,” Holloway said.
“We’ve actually seen former
donors who are now coming
to us for food assistance.
So the face of hunger has
changed and the recession has
played a big role.”
SHABACH!, which acts
as a liaison to social services
and donates food, clothing
and household items to
persons in the Washington,
D.C. metro area—though it
has seen clients from as far
Fighting hunger and other symptoms of poverty requires
away as West Virginia—is
everyone’s input, even physical labor.
also getting an influx of
“professionals,” Pope chimed
in. These are educators, holes we’re in.”
government workers and in the Middle Initiative, an For others, the traditional
corporate types who were Associated Black Charities ways of “giving back”
laid off from their jobs, or (ABC) program designed to continue to be important,
saw their businesses closed; strengthen and expand the Holloway said.
have exhausted their savings Black middle class. “It’s very easy. You can
and retirement accounts “For themselves, what donate—with $1 we can
and are now depending people can do is to really provide three meals; you
on the community and the become more educated on can host a food drive at your
government for help. financial management,” school or church—they are a
“These are very Ayira told the AFRO. “This critical way by which we get
conscientious people that economic climate is giving food.”
want to work but there are all of us an opportunity to Also, with individual and
no jobs out there for them…, clean up our financial houses, corporate donors giving less
who are not looking for a to figure out what we can to nonprofits such as theirs,
handout—and really don’t tighten and to make us more volunteers who offer their
want it—but this is what conscious about working time and energy to sort food
they have to do in order to ourselves out of whatever and pack boxes are just as
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Community Calendar
Jan. 6 Bank Lender’s Briefing and loan specialists will offer Jan. 9 of a three-part story that Room, 10701 Rockville
Indulj Thursdays DC Public Library, Martin presentations on their bank Rhythm Café: The Long offers traditional African Pike, North Bethesda, Md.
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p.m. Wind down after work G St., N.W. D.C., 3 p.m. The not limited to business loans. Again information: 202-633-4820. Jessica Boykin-Settles will
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The Smithsonian
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Place, S.E. D.C. 2-4 p.m.
Moderated by journalist
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ONE
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Opinion
Our View
We Owe Mississippi Gov. Barbour NOTHING!
No Props, No Gratitude
In recent days some have heaped accolades on Mississippi who makes the point that the Scott Sisters were not released
Gov. Haley Barbour for indefinitely suspending the double life because it was the humanitarian thing to do, but instead
sentences unjustly leveled against Gladys and Jamie Scott for because they “no longer pose a threat” and one of them, Jamie,
their alleged role in a 1993 robbery. is costing the state too much money for her dialysis treatments.
What seems to have been lost in the celebration is that In the course of completing this absurd picture of Southern
Barbour’s action does not grant a full pardon, a clemency or justice, Mississippi now has established a precedent that one
a commutation of their sentences that sets them free forever. may achieve freedom in return for giving up a body part.
Barbour’s action also does not guarantee their suspended Barbour shouldn’t be praised for his two-faced attempt
sentences will never be reversed resulting in their return to which does nothing but adds insult to the injury the Scott
prison. To add insult to injury, as a condition of Barbour’s sisters have already suffered from the application of so called
release, Gladys Scott must give up a kidney to her older sister Mississippi justice.
Jamie, not to save her life, but to save the state money in Their mother, Evelyn Rasco of Florida, where the sisters
dialysis treatments. may end up, contends their case was in retaliation for family grabbed on to the Scott Sisters’ kidneys after all these years
The women have already served 16 years of two members testifying against a corrupt local sheriff. Even if the and countless protests and pleas for their release, had he not
consecutive life sentences each after being convicted of luring Scott Sisters were guilty, their life sentences were inconsistent committed political suicide himself only days earlier? We think
two men to a deserted spot in Scott County where three teens with the crime and unduly harsh. not.
ambushed them, hit them with the butt of a shotgun and They were sentenced by a judge the NAACP claimed had a Barbour’s’ action is a paper-thin disguise for his retreat
robbed them of wallets containing anywhere from $11 to $200, history of racially biased rulings and who gave a surprisingly from the insensitive and historically revisionist statements
depending on the source. lenient sentence to the convicted killer of Schwerner, Chaney he made in a recent interview with the conservative Weekly
The sisters, now 38 and 36, have always maintained their and Goodman, the CORE civil rights workers murdered in Standard. In the article, laying the groundwork for his
innocence. They, however, were not eligible for parole until Philadelphia, Miss., in 1964. presidential bid, Barbour marginalized the turmoil of the 1960s
2014. The Scott sisters were represented by an attorney who was Civil Rights Movement in his hometown of Yazoo City, Miss.,
Willie Simmons, a Mississippi state senator, reportedly later disbarred in another case for providing lack of diligence and complimented the role of the conservative White Citizens
characterized Barbour’s actions as a “bold step” and “a and failure to communicate with his client. In the Scotts case, Councils in maintaining order although they were instrumental
courageous move.” he called no witnesses at the trial, not even the sisters in their in upholding segregation.
Really? These “props” are woefully premature. Barbour own defense. The actual teen perpetrators said their damning Days later, after round criticism, he issued a retraction
does not deserve our gratitude for being courageous. His statements were coerced for plea deals. saying Blacks did indeed suffer during “the difficult and
actions bespeak not of honor or humanity but instead reek of We are not condoning criminal behavior here. Robbery painful era for Mississippi,” and the councils were “totally
self-serving political cover with respect to his aspirations for a (no matter how big or small the sum illegally gained) with its indefensible, as is segregation.”
higher office. potentially fatal outcome deserves harsh punishment. However, Which is it? This is the same man who earlier this year
Don’t forget: Barbour has been governor since 2004 and the convicted teen perpetrators of this robbery received eight- defended Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s decision to reinstate
has not deemed it necessary to do anything about the well- year sentences of which they served only two. Confederate History Month, saying critics were “trying to
publicized Scott sister case until now. Also be aware that Given this background of the Scott case, we find it make a big deal out of something that doesn’t matter for
Gladys’ request to willingly participate in the transplant was surprising the prosecutor, Ken Turner, now tells The Clarion- diddly.”
previously denied apparently by a parole board several years Ledger, “it was not a particularly egregious case.” Some will argue that it matters not the insincere motivation
ago. So why has Barbour kept the Scott Sisters incarcerated of Barbour’s action, but rather that the Scott Sisters will be
Some assume Barbour may be able to save face with during his six-year tenure as governor? Why has he continued released, albeit with strings attached, within 45 days.
Black voters with this long overdue gesture while at the same their incarceration while reportedly pardoning no less than However, until Barbour really does “the right thing” by
time appease Whites by maintaining a law and order image four undisputed murderers and suspending the life sentence of granting full clemency or pardon for the Scott sisters, without
along with an economically conservative stance. It is Barbour another? Would Barbour, a son of the Mississippi South, have conditions, he gets no accolades or “props” here.
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bevy of guests joined
members of the Joint Under the planning leadership
Base Myer-Henderson Hall of Jerome Lindsay, Edgar Brookins,
(JBM-HH) Gospel Service Congre- William Douglas and Anita Laury,
gation as they journeyed to the Fort attendees enjoyed an evening of fun,
Belvoir, Va., Officers Club for a holiday gaiety and holiday cheer. Chaplain
celebration that included a reception, (Maj.) David Santiago Cruz is pastor
Christmas caroling, karaoke, a of JBM-HH Gospel Service, a major
sumptuous meal, dance presentation, financial supporter of the AFRO’s
music from Renee “Starlynn” Allen, a military program which provides weekly Donald and Annette Wright
Army Chaplain (Maj.) James Key,
holiday message from Chaplain (Capt.) newspaper deliveries with Mr. and Mrs. Odums
banquet speaker
James Key and foot-stomping gospel to soldiers in Afghanistan
music from the Spiritual Harmonizers of and Iraq.
Northern, Va.
Ethel Edmond, Herman Williams, Nia Webb, Donna Garland, Chaplain David
Laverne Lashley, Renee Anderson and Patricia Powell Santiago Cruz, pastor,
Freda Womack (right) and her
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daughter Cassie introduce the
wife, Loida
guest speaker
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Beverly Chase Allen, Sonya Bradford, Emma Scott, Kevin Bradford and
Threat (center, Barbara Ogle
standing) and
members of
her family
Faith Pulse
Local Pastor Shows Age is No Obstacle
Elder William E. Peterson, 69, earns four degrees in six years
In a day and time when the class member.
country is in educational crisis, “Initially, I felt a little nervous,
William E. Peterson decided to but then my fellow students — and
reverse this trend, returning to the professors — started to look to
school after 40 years and earning me for guidance and wisdom. I was
his associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, really surprised, but honored at the
and doctorate degrees within a six- same time.”
year period. Peterson’s educational odyssey
“I never thought I was smart began in 2004 at Maple Springs
enough to earn a degree,” Peterson Baptist Church’s Bible College and
said in a prepared statement. “My Seminary in Capitol Heights, Md.
sister, who returned to school at He then matriculated to the United
56, inspired me, and I wanted to American Free Will Baptist Bible
challenge myself.” College, Kinston, N.C., where he
Although he did graduate from earned his associate’s and bachelor’s
high school in 1958 and attended degrees in biblical studies. But
other training institutions in his he didn’t stop there. A master’s
earlier years, he had serious doubts in theology soon followed and he
about having what it took to succeed graduated summa cum laude.
in the world of academia, especially Peterson culminated his
at the seasoned age of 63. academic aspirations by completing
NCBW Partners with Local After retiring from a successful
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a two-year doctoral program in
eight months and writing his
Celebrating 50 Years of
Revelations at all
®
performances
Children’s Musical Teaches Important children who find their purpose by learning responsibility and
respect for themselves and the planet.
Life Lessons
Indie filmmaker Tim Greene of Tim Greene Films lauded
the young sisters’ accomplishments. “I have never seen
anyone their age with so much talent in animation; these very
talented young ladies will go a long way in the business,” said
‘Mirandy and Brother Wind’ comes to Adventure Theatre Greene in a statement.
The filmmakers plan to go on a promotional tour in
By Bobby Marvin encourage more African-Americans to become theatergoers. 2011 and have their film projects screened at film festivals
Special to the AFRO worldwide.
AFRO: What was it about this story that caught your
From the pages of Patricia J. McKissack’s brilliantly attention? For more information on the sisters and their work, visit
animated children’s book Mirandy and Brother Wind to Glen Michael J. Bobbitt: I actually was just sort of roaming WWW.EYIPUBLICATIONS.COM.
Echo, Md.’s storied Adventure Theatre, Mirandy – the bright- around the Barnes & Noble in Bethesda with my son, and I just
eyed, cocoa-hued protagonist – has found a place in young sort of walked over to the children’s book section …started like characters. There’s dancing and music in the story. It
school children’s heart nationwide. thumbing through it. Then I saw the title Mirandy and Brother wasn’t hard to find where the songs and such were.
McKissack’s 1997 work imbues fantasy and rich African- Wind and I thought, well it must be an African-American book
American cultural references amid the backdrop of a small and I pulled the book off the shelf and saw a beautiful picture AFRO: What resonated with you the most about this story?
southern town’s cakewalk of this young, sassy looking girl MJB: I think it’s more that these experiences they
jubilee, a celebratory dance and up in the sky behind her (characters in the book) had were stooped in the culture and
competition. Mirandy needs a was a picture of the wind, who they weren’t about race. They weren’t about Black versus
dance partner, but her fellow was dressed in a top hat. And I White or the White man keeping us down. It was just part of
townspeople encourage her to thought, ‘Wow, this must have their everyday [lives].
“capture the wind,” a concept some good fantasy or fiction
that puzzles the spry girl. about it.’ I looked on the back AFRO: This production appeals to an African-American
But Grandmother Beasley’s and it’s about the story of a little audience, but what do you think can be done to engage more
sage words help Mirandy girl who wants to win the annual African Americans to become theatergoers?
understand Brother Wind’s cakewalk, so it immediately MJB: Well I think there needs to be more African-American
power. “Can’t nobody put had culture, music, dance and a work produced and I think there’s lots of different kinds of
shackles on Brother Wind, chile. fantasy element. And I think all African-American plays. And one of my goals with “Mirandy”
He be special. He be free.” of those things make for great is to do something that is more traditional musical theatre that
It was the rich Black musicals. stretches the audience’s ear. But I think what we have to do is
vernacular and other cultural encourage each other to go to the theater.
elements that first attracted Courtesy Image AFRO: What is the process
Michael J. Bobbitt, artistic of creating a stage play out of a
“Mirandy and Brother Wind” runs Jan. 21-Feb. 13 at Adventure
director of Adventure Theatre and the production’s playwright, children’s book? Theater and Feb. 25-March 13 at The Atlas Performing Arts Center.
to the book and encouraged him to craft a musical based on MJB: My [fellow] writer and I worked for about two years For tickets and more information, log onto http://adventuretheatre.tix.
Mirandy’s plight. Together with music and lyrical director on the script and actually a lot in the last year. [We were] just com and call (301) 634-2270 for Glen Echo, Md. showing; and www.
John L. Cornelius and director Jennifer Nelson, Bobbitt looking at the story, thinking how can we make this come to atlasarts.org/tickets, (202) 399-7993 for Washington, D.C. showing.
has developed an engaging stage production he hopes will life on stage. I mean luckily, most of the characters are human Kristin Gray contributed to this article.
Actors Malik Yoba, Ruby Dee this year’s Stuff-A-Truck to help the Capital Area Food Bank,” said
Jamie Miller, public and community relations manager for Giant
Food of Landover, Md., in a prepared statement. “The generous
Headline Black Academy of Arts & donations are especially important this year, because so many in our
region are struggling to put food on their own tables. It’s wonderful
to see the community work together to make a positive difference by
Letters Benefit supporting the Capital Area Food Bank and our neighbors in need.”
In Rockville, Md., the Montrose Crossing location welcomed
25,354 pounds of food and $924 in donations while the Greenbriar
The Black Academy of Shopping Center in Fairfax, Va., saw 9,054 pounds of food and
Arts & Letters (TBAAL) Courtesy Photo $979.11 in donations. In Washington, D.C., the community donated
13,114 pounds of food and $1,811.67 at the Brentwood Shopping
kicked off the holiday season Giant Food locations in
Center Giant and in Hyattsville, Md., 6,847 pounds of food and
in grand style with a special the District, Northern $710.32 were donated at the Mall at Prince Georges.
benefit hosted by jazz artist Virginia, Prince George’s In addition to donations made at the four Giant Food locations,
Art Sherrod Jr. and his wife and Montgomery counties monetary contributions to 2010 Stuff-A-Truck were also made by
Georgia Noone-Sherrod at received large numbers corporations and through the Capital Area Food Bank’s website,
Gallery Serengeti in Capitol WTTG Fox 5’s phone bank and Text 2 Give.
Heights, Md.
Curtis King, founder
and president of TBAAL,
welcomed the stylish
Sorority Donates Books to Local School
gathering of influential By Herb Quarles
Special to the AFRO
business leaders, community
activists and philanthropists Paula Young Shelton, the youngest daughter
including Kevin E. Hooks, of the Honorable Andrew Young, an educator and
Courtesy Photo executive vice president of
author of Child of the Civil Rights Movement,
Malik Yoba, Georgia Noone-Sherrod, Ruby Dee, Kevin E. Weber Shandwick; Angie was the guest speaker during a recent meeting of
Hooks and Curtis King Gates, general manager of the Delta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society
The Warner Theatre and Mike International for Key Women Educators. The book,
and Cheryl Miller. written for children, recounts the time in her early
The benefit’s special guests were celebrated actress Ruby Dee and actor Malik Yoba, who years when she recalled the involvement of her
encouraged the audience to support TBAAL in its upcoming national fundraising campaign. parents in the Civil Rights Movement.
Her message, “Tell the Story,” was powerful as
“The Academy is preparing to celebrate its 35th Anniversary next year,” said Dee in a she inspired and encouraged her audience to “tell
prepared statement. “Because Curtis King and TBAAL are committed to educate and support their own stories.” Courtesy Photo
the arts, our culture won’t be buried alive. For that, I am grateful.” A review of her book in the December 2009
Yoba echoed the legendary actress’ sentiments. Paula Young Shelton displays her book
issue of Library School Journal noted that, “Mrs.
“My efforts to support the TBAAL builds on the works of many minority celebrities Shelton helps modern children understand the
as Helen Flagg congratulates her for her
over the years,” said Yoba. “TBAAL has a state of the art facility in Dallas that hosts plays, hurtful effects of segregation…and how the contribution to children’s literature.
concerts and workshops in the effort to preserve our culture. It will take all of our help for it movement united its leaders” the Youngs, the
of Columbia, the books were donated to Stanton
to remain a place where our community can continue to live and inspire. I, Malik Yoba remain Kings, and other activists to become like family
Elementary School in Southeast Washington as a
committed to TBAAL.” because they were brought together by a common
result of a random drawing. The other two schools
Gallery Serengeti served as the perfect venue as attendees enjoyed an impressive collection goal.”
considered were Davis and Garfield.
The Delta chapter and friends purchased
of African-inspired art from around the world. Guests also enjoyed sumptuous food and 25 copies of the book as a part of its yearly
Dr. Emily Crandall, Delta chapter research
cocktails. The event also featured an inspirational live performance by Sherrod. educational project. In keeping with its focus
chairwoman and senior research scientist at The
The TBAAL benefit was sponsored in part by W Hotel Washington, D.C. and Kwedz George Washington University Center for Equity
on providing literary assistance to one of the
Research. and Excellence in Education, prepared a set of
identified elementary public schools in the District
reading materials, “Suggested
Ideas for Literacy Development,”
that were given to the Stanton
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Sports Commentary
For Redskins, Future Begins Now Lady Firebirds Snap 3-Game Losing
By Stephen D. Riley the front office decides to go with a youth
Streak, Advance to 8-6 By Perry Green
AFRO Staff Writer movement.
Allen came from a similar situation AFRO Sports Editor
And now it begins. For the Washington with Tampa, where the team was flooding
Redskins, there will be no postseason play out its old veterans and instilling youthful The University of
this year—something that became palpably building blocks. The Buccaneers severed ties the District of Columbia
evident around late October. Instead, the team with likely Hall of Famers in Warren Sapp, Lady Firebirds snapped a
will return to where it does most of its usual Derrick Brooks and Simeon Rice and even three-game losing skid and
winning: the offseason. Summer success parted ways with coveted coach Jon Gruden. advanced to an impressive
is quite common in the District and after Yet, a few years later, Tampa is again back 8-6 overall record on the
another distasteful campaign, fans will be atop the NFC despite missing the playoffs season after a blowout
looking for something on which to pin their with a 10-6 record and the league’s youngest victory over the Fayetteville
hopes. But with two high-priced professionals team. The casual NFL fan probably couldn’t State University Lady
seemingly on their way out the door in identify one single name associated with the Broncos. UDC cruised by
Donovan McNabb and Albert Haynesworth, Buccaneers but that didn’t stop them from Fayetteville State, 77-54, in
it’ll be interesting to see if the club sticks making a seven-game improvement from a home game at the UDC
with its money mantra and goes free spending their 3-13 season in 2009. Maybe Allen
Sports Complex on Jan. 3.
again. Or, they could do it the “right way” can transfer some of his magic to an ailing
Junior guard Jamilia
and focus their rebuilding effort towards the Washington organization in dire need of a Courtesy Photo/UDC
NFL Draft. makeover. UDC team captain Lilian McGill helped the Lady Firebirds Bonner scored a game-high
Without their third- and fourth-round Several players could be on the chopping blast Fayetteville State, 77-54, on Jan. 3. 20 points for UDC, who
draft picks (courtesy of last year’s McNabb block this summer including popular veteran held the lead the entire
trade), Washington doesn’t have the tailback Clinton Portis for starters. Fans game. The Lady Firebirds
favorable ammunition to restock their team will know soon enough about Washington’s started hot with a 17-9 run and never looked back, converting 29 Bronco turnovers into 33
with talented youngsters. But the club does revitalization plans over the next few points. They also outscored the Lady Broncos’ bench, 34-27, finished with a 12-4 advantage
possess a pick in each of the first two rounds, months. When the Washington Redskins in fast break points.
something Washington hasn’t enjoyed since start releasing big time names, it’s clear a UDC shot 38 percent from the field, 50 percent from three-point land and 69 percent from
the 2002 draft. This year’s draft class is change in philosophy has arisen. The pay- the free-throw line. The Lady Broncos shot 34 percent from the field, only 9 percent from
loaded full of promising quarterbacks. With plug-and-play approach hasn’t gotten the beyond the three-point line and 77 percent from the charity stripe.
Washington scheduled to pick 10th overall, team anywhere and it’s past due time to give Junior guard Kendra Johnson also scored double-figures for UDC with 15 points along
the club should be in line to nab a signal the draft a try. Ironically, Washington’s 6-10 with two rebounds, two assists and 3 steals. Lady Firebirds junior guard Jasmine Rich added
caller of the future to start their rebuilding mark this year was an improvement over eight points, five rebounds and a game-high 11 assists.
process. The free agent market hasn’t been the previous season’s misery but if the team Tiffany Haywood led the Bronco in scoring with 18 points, followed by JeLena Robertson
kind to the Redskins over the years and the elects to go with a youth movement like most
with nine points despite the loss.
2009 hiring of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect, things will probably get worse before
UDC will see its next action when they host their New Year’s Classic Jan. 8 and 9 at the
general manager Bruce Allen should they get better. But at least the team will be
hopefully push along a speedy recovery if walking in a different direction for a change. Sports Complex. They will face King College on Jan. 8 and Central State University on Jan. 9.
CLASSIFIED
cated at 5033 Meade Street, the object of this
NE known for tax and
B6 assessment purposes as
proceeding is to secure
The Afro-American, January 8, 2011 - January 14, 2011
Square 5201, Lots 85, the foreclosure of the
right of redemption in August 1, 2009 - August 7, 2009, The Washington Afro-American B7
CLASSIFIED
situated in the District of
Columbia. The property was the following real prop-
s
l aadds 410-554-8200
acquired by the District of erty located in the Dis-
Columbia (∫District∫) after trict of Columbia, and
the former property owner, sold by the Mayor of the Superior Court of l 202-332-0080
l l
SmSama
Robert McCamey, failed to
Buy it • Sell it
pay taxes on the property. District of Columbia to the District of
the Plaintiff in this ac- District of Columbia
Buy
it •itLease
• Sell itit
The named Defendants may
Swap
have had an interest in the tion, described as PROBATE DIVISION
subject property prior to the SQUARE 4065, LOT Washington, D.C.
District¬s acquisition. Of
these Defendants, Unknown
0801 and assessed to
the Estate of Esther May
20001-2131
Administration No.
Swap
Rentit it• Lease
• Hire itit
Rent it • Hire it
Personal Representative of
the Estate of Robert Wire and the Estate of 2010ADM1206
Charles Edwin Wire
McCamey, deceased; Un- Aaron Kimche
r e s u ll tt ss
known Heirs and Devisees and/or their known and
of Robert McCamey the Un- unknown heirs, located Decedent
known Personal Repre- with cross streets at NOTICE OF
sentative of the Estate of
Catherine N. McCamey, de-
ceased, and the Unknown
Neal Street to the north,
West Virginia Avenue to
the west, Montello Ave-
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
resu
Heirs and Devisees of Cath-
Payment Policy for legal notice LEGAL NOTICES nue
LEGAL to the east and
NOTICES AND NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICES TO
LEGAL
erine
NOTICES
N. McCamey could not
LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL
UNKNOWN NOTICES
HEIRS
Payment Policy for legal Morse Street to the
SAMPLE
be located despite an exten- AFRO Classified minimum ad rate is $26.74 per col. inch
advertisements Robert J. Tyrrell, whose
sive search.
On motion of the Plaintiff, on
south and adjacent to
and abutting the east address is 6010 Execu- 1 Col. (an inch consists of up to 20 words). Mail in your ad on
notice advertisements
Effective immediately, The Afro
this 2nd day of November,
2010, it is hereby OR-
side of 1167 Neal Street tive Boulevard, Suite Inch form below along with CHECK or MONEY ORDER to:
DERED
DERED that that Plaintiff’s
Plaintiff¬sMo-
Mo- in NE, Washington DC. 900, Rockville MD
American Newspapers will require tion to Allow Service by Pub- The complaint states, 20852 was appointed Up to WASHINGTON AFRO-AMERICAN CO., 1917 Benning
among other things, that personal representative
Effective
prepayment forimmediately, The
publication of all legal lication on defendants Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4723, Attn: Clsf. Adv.
notices. Payment will be accepted
Unknown Personal Repre-
sentative of the Estate of
the amounts necessary
for redemption have not
of the estate of Aaron 20 Words Dept.
Afro American Newspapers R o b e r t M c C a m e y, d e - been paid.
Kimche, who died on
October 15, 2010 with a
in the form of checks, credit card or ceased; Unknown Heirs and
Pursuant to the Chief
will
moneyrequire
order. Any prepayment for
returned checks will
Devisees of Robert
Judge’s Administration
Judge¬s Administration
will, and will serve with-
McCamey and all those out Court supervision.
Order Number 02-11, it
publication of allprocessing
be subject to a $25.00 legal notices.
fee claiming under them as well
as on the Unknown Per- is this 18th day of Octo-
All unknown heirs and 1 2 3 4 5
and may result in the suspension of any sonal Representative of the ber, 2010. h e i r s w h o s e
Payment will be accepted in Estate of Catherine N. ORDERED by the whereabouts are un-
future advertising at our discretion. McCamey, deceased; Un-
Superior Court of the known shall enter their 6 7 8 9 10
the form of check, credit card known Heirs and Devisees
of Catherine N. McCamey, District of Columbia, that appearance in this
notice be given by the proceeding. Objections
or money order. Any returned and all those claiming under
to such appointment (or
AD NETWORK AD NETWORK them, is hereby GRANTED
and it is further.
insertion of a copy of
this order in The Afro- to the probate of de-
11 12 13 14 15
checks will be subject to a ORDERED that Unknown American Newspaper, cedent’s will)
cedent¬s will)shall be be
shall
ANTIQUES & Personal Representative of having a general circula- filed with the Register of
AUTOMOBILE
$25.00 processingCOLLECTIBLES
fee and may the Estate of Robert
tion in the District of Wills, D.C., 515 5th
16 17 18 19 20
McCamey, deceased; Un-
DONATION
result in the suspension of any known Heirs and Devisees Columbia, once a week Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
of Robert McCamey, and all for three (3) successive Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
Attn Hunters/ Inves- weeks, notifying all per-
future advertising tors: at our dis-
BEST¬BUY IN
those claiming under them;
the Unknown Personal Re- sons interested in the
20001, on or before
June 30, 2011. Claims NAME
DONATE AUTOS, AMERICA! Mountain presentative of the Estate of
cretion.
TRUCKS, RV’S. Catherine N. McCamey, de-
real property described
described above to ap-
against the decedent
ADDRESS
Land! From $995/ Acre. ceased, Unknown Heirs and
pear in this Court by the
shall be presented to the
LUTHERAN MISSION Buy direct From timber
Devisees of Catherine N. undersigned with a copy PHONE NO.
McCamey, and all those 22nd day of December
SOCIETY. Your dona-
LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL&..SAVE!!!
company NOTICES claiming under them, cause 2010, and redeem the
to the Register of Wills
tion helps local families their appearances to be en- Real Property by pay-
or filed with the Register CLASSIFICATION
Woods, views, streams, tered herein on or before the of Wills with a copy to
with food, clothing, trails. So many deer/ 31st day of January 2011
ment of $49,618.00, to-
the undersigned, on or (Room, Apt, House, etc.) INSERTION DATE:
gether with interest from
shelter. Tax deduct- turkey the natives call
otherwise the case will pro-
the date the Real Prop- before June 30, 2011, or
ceed as case of default, pro-
ible. MVA licensed. ‘em pests! County road vided a copy of this order of erty tax certificate was be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
LutheranMissionSoci- with power. Excellent
publication be published at purchased; court costs,
heirs or legatees of the
ety.org 410-636-0123
or toll-free 1-877-737-
owner financing with
least twice a mouth for three
consecutive months prior to
said date in the Daily
reasonable attorney's
fees, expenses incurred decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
WASHINGTON AFRO-AMERICAN-NEWSPAPER
10% down. Call Now in the publication and
Washington Law Reporter,
8567. 877-526-3764 wvtim- and Afro-American News- service of process by tice by mail within 25
publication reasonable days of its first publica-
berland.com
paper.
Bruce D Beaudin fees for the title search; tion shall so inform the Legal Advertising Rates
DONATE VEHICLE: JUDGE all other amounts paid Register of Wills, includ-
Receive $1000 GRO- 11/12, 11/19, 12/10, by the petitioner in ing name, address and Effective October 1, 2006
CERY COUPONS, REAL ESTATE 12/17, 1/7, 1/14 accordance with the relationship.
provisions of D.C. Code Date of Publication:
Your Choice, NOAH’S §47-1361 and
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47-1377
ARC, NO KILL Animal
Superior Court of
the District of and all outstanding
December 31, 2010
Name of newspaper:
PROBATE DIVISION
ARIZONA BIG municipal lien amounts
Shelters. Advanced BEAUTIFUL LOTS
District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. due and owing on the
Afro-American (Estates)
Veterinary Treatments. Washington Law
$99/mo., $0-down, 20001-2131 aforementioned Real
Reporter 202-879-9460/61
Free Towing, IRS $0-interest.Golf Course, Case No. Property, or answer the
Robert J. Tyrrell
TAX DEDUCTION. 0006655-10 complaint or, thereafter,
Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from In re: a final judgment will be Personal
Non-runners 1-866-912- Tucson Int’l Airport. Susan Carr Freeling entered foreclosing the Representative
GIVE Guaranteed Financing. aka right of redemption in 301-984-4790 PROBATE NOTICES
Susan Marie Freeling the Real Property and TRUE TEST COPY
NO CREDIT CHECK! Carr vesting in the plaintiff a REGISTER OF WILLS
DONATE YOUR (800) 631-8164 Code Susan Marie Freeling title in fee simple. 12/31, 1/7, 1/14 a. Order Nisi $ 60 per insertion $180.00 per 3 weeks
VEHICLE RECEIVE Susan M. Freeling Carr Magistrate Judge
4043 www.sun- (Signed in chambers) Superior Court of
b. Small Estates (single publication) $ 50 per insertion
FREE VACATION siteslandrush.com
ORDER OF
the District of c. Notice to Creditors
PUBLICATION A TRUE TEST COPY:
VOUCHER. UNITED Petitioner, Susan Carr 12/24, 12/31, 1/7 District of Columbia
BREAST CANCER PROBATE DIVISION
1. Domestic $ 60 per insertion $ 180.00 per 3 weeks
Freeling, aka Susan Ma-
FOUNDATION Free SERVICES - rie Freeling Carr, Susan Superior Court of Washington, D.C. 2. Foreign $ 60 per insertion $ 180.00 per 3 weeks
20001-2131
Mammograms, Breast MISC. Marie Freeling, and Su-
san M. Freeling Carr,
the District of
Administration No.
d. Escheated Estates $ 60 per insertion $ 360.00 per 6 weeks
Columbia
Cancer Info www.ubcf. having filed a complaint Civil Division 2010ADM1228 e. Standard Probates $ 125.00
info FREE Towing, DONATE YOUR CAR for judgment changing Case No. 0009548-10 Jessie Bell Green
her name to Susan IN RE: Decedent Superior Court of
Tax Deductible, Non- Fast, Free Pickup. Run-
Runners Accepted,
Freeling Carr and hav- RICHARD KEITH Thomas H Queen Esq
530 Eighth Street, SE
the District of
District of Columbia
CIVIL NOTICES
ning or Not! Maximum ing applied to the Court BARKSDALE
1-888-468-5964 whereupon it is the 10 Applicant Washington DC 20003 PROBATE DIVISION
Tax Deduction. Live day of December 2010. ORDER OF Attorney Washington,
a. Name Changes D.C. 202-879-1133 $ 80.00
Operators - 7 Days! ORDERED, that all per- PUBLICATION NOTICE OF 20001-2131
APPOINTMENT, b. Real Property
Administration No.
$ 200.00
BUSINESS Cancer Fund of America
sons concerned show
cause, if any they have,
CHANGE OF NAME
NOTICE TO 2010ADM1191
Richard Keith Barksdale
OPPORTUNITY - Help fight cancer. Call on or before the 18 day having filed a complaint CREDITORS Annie C. Ferguson
Now 800-390-8178.
of January 2011, why for judgment changing AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Decedent
Nakia V. Gray Esq.
FAMILY COURT
the prayers of said com- Richard Keith Barksdale Superior Court of
6404 Ivy Lane
the District202-879-1212
DOES YOUR BUSI- plaint should not be name to Richard K.B. Willie C. Green, whose
address is 855 21st Suite 400 of
NESS NEED MORE AD FUNDS granted. Turner and having ap- District of Columbia
PROVIDED that a copy plied to the court for an Street, NE, Washington Greenbelt MD 20770
FOOT TRAFFIC??? TIGHT??? - Check out of this order be pub- Order of Publication of DC 20002 was ap- Attorney DOMESTIC RELATIONS
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
Advertise with us in THE DAILY CLASSI- lished once a week for the notice required by pointed personal repre- NOTICE OF
sentative of the estate of APPOINTMENT, 20001-2131 202-879-0157
over 97 newspapers FIED CONNECTION. three consecutive law in such cases; it is
Jessie Bell Green, who NOTICE TO Administration No.
weeks before said day by the Court this 8th day
across Maryland, Dela- For $199 per day - Get in Afro American News- of December 2010. died on May 24, 2010 CREDITORS
a. Absent DefendantEMMA L. WHITE 2010ADM1219
$ 150.00
ware and DC. Reach 5.2 Ad Placement 5 Days papers. with a will, and will serve AND NOTICE TO
ORDERED, that all per- b. Absolute Divorce Decedent $ 150.00
without Court supervi- UNKNOWN HEIRS
million readers weekly Per Week in 14 Major Judge sons concerned show
sion. All unknown heirs Idac.Virginia whose W. Alton Lewis Esq
Hart,Divorce
for as little as $14.95 per
TRUE TEST COPY cause, if any there be, Custody $ 150.00
Daily Newspapers in 12/24, 12/31, 1/7 on or before the 16 day and heirs whose address is 5219 11th 1450 Mercantile Lane
paper in our 2x2 Display Washington, Maryland whereabouts are un- Street, NE Washington Suite 155 Superior Court of
of January 2011, why Largo, Maryland 20774
IN THE SUPERIOR known shall enter their DC 20011 was ap- the District of
Ad Network. For more and DC. Space is COURT OF THE
the prayers of said com-
appearance in this pointed personal repre-ToAttorney
place your ad, call 1-800-237-6892, ext. 262
District of Columbia
information contact us plaint should not be
limited - Call now for DISTRICT OF granted; provided that a proceeding. Objections NOTICE OF
sentative of the estate ofPublic Notices $50.00 & up PROBATE
dependingDIVISION
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at 410-721-4000 x19 or immediate placement COLUMBIA copy of this order be to such appointment (or Annie C. Ferguson, who APPOINTMENT, Washington, D.C.
CIVIL DIVISION to the probate of de- died on April 7, 2009 Baltimore Legal
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cedent¬s will)shall be be
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weeks before said day For Proof of Publication, pleaseJan call2007ADM1165
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in the Afro-American. Wills, D.C., 515 5th sion. All unknown heirs UNKNOWN HEIRS Wepsiec
VICKIE JEFFRIES Street, N.W., 3rd Floor a n d h e i r s w h o s e Annette V. Riley, whose Decedent
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12/31, 1/7, 1/14 20001, on or before Bowie MD 20720 1304 LEGALRhode NOTICES
Island Ave LEGAL NOTICES
SERVICES LEGAL NOTICES May Wire and
The Estate of Esther June 30, 2011. Claims appearance in this was appointed personal NW Washington DC
Superior Court of against the decedent proceeding. Objections representative of the 20005
The Estate of Charles shall be presented to the to such appointment (or estate of Emma L. Attorney Superior Court of
Valley National Loans the District of the District of
SUPERIOR COURT OF Edwin Wire, and Columbia undersigned with a copy to the probate of de- White, who died on
NOTICE OF
Bills, Debts, Financial THE DISTRICT OF Jean Wire Murphy, heir to the Register of Wills cedent’s will)
cedent¬s will)shall be be November 22, 2010 with
shall District of Columbia
Civil Division APPOINTMENT, PROBATE DIVISION
problem! Let us help! COLUMBIA and Joan Myrl Wire Case No. 0009951-10 or filed with the Register filed with the Register of a will, and will serve
CIVIL DIVISION Wood, Heir, and Wills, D.C., 515 5th NOTICE TO Washington, D.C.
IN RE: of Wills with a copy to without Court supervi-
Quick low rat Personal, Civil Action No. Preston W. Wire Jr., the undersigned, on or Street, N.W., 3rd Floor sion. All unknown heirs CREDITORS 20001-2131
Dinalu Ulysses AND NOTICE TO Administration No.
Business Auto Debt con- 0008282-10 heir, and Estha Wire Auger Economides before June 30, 2011, or Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . and heirs whose
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Walper, heir, and Marvin 20001, on or before whereabouts are un- UNKNOWN HEIRS 2010ADM1198
solidation, Home loan Applicant be forever barred. Per-
1350 Pennsylvania Ave, M. Wire, heir, and
ORDER OF sons believed to be June 30, 2011. Claims known shall enter their Kenneth Rosenau, Es- Helen R. Powell
Bad credit ok. No ap- NW C. Raymond Wire, heirs or legatees of the against the decedent appearance in this quire whose address is Decedent
Washington DC 20004 PUBLICATION
plication fee Apply call. a municipal corporation Heir, and District of CHANGE OF NAME decedent who do not re- shall be presented to the proceeding. Objections 1304 Rhode Island Ave- Thomas S. Donnelly
Columbia undersigned with a copy to such appointment (or nue, NW Washington Esq
1 877 674 6660 Plaintiff Dinalyu Ulysses Auger ceive a copy of this no-
1990 M Street NW
v. And Economides having filed tice by mail within 25 to the Register of Wills to the probate of de- DC 20005 was ap-
UNKNOWN PERSONAL All Unknown owners of days of its first publica- or filed with the Register pointed personal repre- Suite 200
a complaint for judgment cedent’s
cedent¬s will)
will)shall be
shall be sentative of the estate of Washington DC 20036
REPRESENTATIVE OF the property described of Wills with a copy to
Furniture THE ESTATE OF ROBERT below, their heirs, devi-
changing Dinalu Ulys- tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ- the undersigned, on or
filed with the Register of Jan Wepsiec, who died Attorney
ses Auger Economides
MCCAMEY, sees, personal repre- name to Constandina ing name, address and before June 30, 2011, or Wills, D.C., 515 5th on July 11, 2007 with a NOTICE OF
deceased sentatives, and execu- Ulysses Auger relationship. be forever barred. Per- Street, N.W., 3rd Floor will, and will serve with- APPOINTMENT,
sons believed to be Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NOTICE TO
LEATHER LIVING DEVISEES OF
tors, administrators Economides and having Date of Publication: out Court supervision.
ROOM SET. In origi- ROBERT MCCAMEY grantees, assigns or applied to the court for December 31, 2010 heirs or legatees of the 20001, on or before All unknown heirs and CREDITORS
UNKNOWN PERSONAL successors in right, title, Name of newspaper: decedent who do not re- June 30, 2011. Claims h e i r s w h o s e AND NOTICE TO
nal plastic, never used. REPRESENTATIVE interest, and any interest
an Order of Publication
Afro-American ceive a copy of this no- against the decedent whereabouts are un- UNKNOWN HEIRS
of the notice required by
Orig price $3000, Sac- OF THE ESTATE OF in the leasehold or fee law in such cases; it is Washington Law tice by mail within 25 shall be presented to the known shall enter their William H. Jackson,
rifice $975. Can deliver. CATHERINE N. MCCAMEY, simple in the property
by the Court this 22nd Reporter days of its first publica- undersigned with a copy appearance in this whose address is 1726
deceased and premises situate, ly- Willie C. Green tion shall so inform the to the Register of Wills proceeding. Objections Montana Avenue, NE
Call Bill 301-841-7565 UNKNOWN HEIRS AND
ing and being in the Dis-
day of December 2010.
Personal Register of Wills, includ- or filed with the Register to such appointment (or Washington DC 20018
DEVISEES OF ORDERED, that all per-
CATHERINE N. MCCAMEY trict of Columbia de- sons concerned show Representative ing name, address and of Wills with a copy to to the probate of de- was appointed personal
scribed as: relationship. the undersigned, on or representative of the
Cherry Bedroom Set. CAROLYN M. MCCAMEY
AKA Square 4065 LOT 0801
cause, if any there be, 202-397-1188 cedent’s will)
before June 30, 2011, or cedent¬s will)shall be be estate of Helen R.
shall
TRUE TEST COPY Date of Publication:
Solid Wood, never used, Carolyn M. Taylor located with cross
on or before the 26th
December 31, 2010 be forever barred. Per- filed with the Register of Powell, who died on
day of January 2011, REGISTER OF WILLS
brand new in factory 8224 Crest Road streets at Neal Street to why the prayers of said 12/31, 1/7, 1/14 Name of newspaper: sons believed to be Wills, D.C., 515 5th October 26, 2010 with-
Laurel, MD 20723-1032 Street, N.W., 3rd Floor out a will, and will serve
boxes. English Dovetail. the north, West Virginia complaint should not be Afro-American heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re- Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
and without Court supervi-
Avenue to the east and Superior Court of Washington Law
Original cost $4500. Sell RONALD G MCCAMEY
Morse Street to the
granted; provided that a
the District of Reporter ceive a copy of this no- 20001, on or before sion. All unknown heirs
17 42nd Street NE copy of this order be
for $895. Can deliver. Washington DC south and adjacent to published once a week District of Columbia Ida Virginia Hart tice by mail within 25 June 30, 2011. Claims a n d h e i r s w h o s e
Call Tom 240-482-8721 20019-4572 and abutting the east for three consecutive PROBATE DIVISION Personal days of its first publica- against the decedent whereabouts are un-
Defendants side of 1167 Neal Street weeks before said day Washington, D.C. Representative tion shall so inform the shall be presented to the known shall enter their
Order for service in NE, Washington, DC. in the Afro-American. 20001-2131 202-526-3549 Register of Wills, includ- undersigned with a copy appearance in this
MISC. by Publication Defendants. 0
that pursuant to SCR Administration No. TRUE TEST COPY ing name, address and to the Register of Wills proceeding. Objections
The object of this action is ORDER OF 2010ADM1191 REGISTER OF WILLS relationship. or filed with the Register to such appointment
to remove a cloud on the 205(b) notice be sent to of Wills with a copy to shall be filed with the
PUBLICATION the applicant's creditors Annie C. Ferguson 12/31, 1/7, 1/14 Date of Publication:
AIRLINE ME- title of the real property lo-
Decedent the undersigned, on or Register of Wills, D.C.,
cated at 5033 Meade Street, In accordance with D.C. by registered or certified December 31, 2010
CHANIC - Train for NE known for tax and Official Code §47-1375,
Official Code ß47-1375, Nakia V. Gray Esq. Superior Court of Name of newspaper: before June 30, 2011, or 515 5th Street, N.W.,
mail and that proof of
high paying Aviation assessment purposes as t h e o b j e c t o f t h i s service of mailing be 6404 Ivy Lane the District of Afro-American be forever barred. Per- 3rd Floor Washington,
Square 5201, Lots 85, proceeding is to secure Suite 400 District of Columbia sons believed to be D.C. 20001, on or be-
Maintenance Career. situated in the District of the foreclosure of the made in the manner pro-
Greenbelt MD 20770
Washington Law
heirs or legatees of the fore June 30, 2011.
vided in SCR Probate PROBATE DIVISION Reporter
FAA approved program. Columbia. The property was right of redemption in Attorney Washington, D.C. Claims against the de-
Annette V. Riley decedent who do not re- cedent shall be pre-
acquired by the District of the following real prop- Rule 19(b).
Financial aid if qualified Columbia (“District”)
(∫District∫) after JUDGE NOTICE OF 20001-2131 Personal ceive a copy of this no- sented to the under-
- Job placement as- the former property owner, erty located in the Dis- A TRUE COPY TEST: APPOINTMENT, Administration No. Representative tice by mail within 25 signed with a copy to the
Robert McCamey, failed to trict of Columbia, and 12/31, 1/7, 1/14 NOTICE TO 2010ADM1219 301-809-0121 days of its first publica- Register of Wills or filed
sistance. CALL Aviation pay taxes on the property. sold by the Mayor of the Superior Court of CREDITORS EMMA L. WHITE tion shall so inform the
TRUE TEST COPY
Institute of Maintenance The named Defendants may District of Columbia to the District of AND NOTICE TO Decedent REGISTER OF WILLS Register of Wills, includ- with the Register of Wills
have had an interest in the the Plaintiff in this ac- District of Columbia UNKNOWN HEIRS with a copy to the under-
(866) 823-6729. subject property prior to the t i o n , d e s c r i b e d a s W. Alton Lewis Esq 12/31, 1/7, 1/14 ing name, address and signed, on or before
District’s
District¬s acquisition. Of PROBATE DIVISION Ida Virginia Hart, whose 1450 Mercantile Lane relationship.
June 30, 2011, or be
these Defendants, Unknown SQUARE 4065, LOT Washington, D.C. address is 5219 11th Suite 155 Superior Court of Date of Publication:
Personal Representative of 0801 and assessed to Street, NE Washington forever barred. Persons
MISC./TRAINING the Estate of Esther May
20001-2131
DC 20011 was ap-
Largo, Maryland 20774 the District of December 31, 2010 believed to be heirs or
the Estate of Robert Administration No. Attorney District of Columbia Name of newspaper:
McCamey, deceased; Un- Wire and the Estate of pointed personal repre- legatees of the decedent
MASSAGE THER- known Heirs and Devisees Charles Edwin Wire
2010ADM1206 NOTICE OF PROBATE DIVISION Afro-American who do not receive a
Aaron Kimche sentative of the estate of
APPOINTMENT, Washington, D.C. Washington Law
APY - Learn fast, earn of Robert McCamey the Un- and/or their known and
Decedent Annie C. Ferguson, who
NOTICE TO Reporter
copy of this notice by
known Personal Repre- unknown heirs, located
died on April 7, 2009 20001-2131 mail within 25 days of its
fast. Financial aid if sentative of the Estate of NOTICE OF CREDITORS Administration No. Kenneth Rosenau Esq first publication shall so
Catherine N. McCamey, de- with cross streets at with a will, and will serve
qualified. A new career ceased, and the Unknown Neal Street to the north,
APPOINTMENT, without Court supervi- AND NOTICE TO 2007ADM1165 Personal inform the Register of
is at your fingertips. Call Heirs and Devisees of Cath- West Virginia Avenue to NOTICE TO sion. All unknown heirs UNKNOWN HEIRS Jan Wepsiec Representative Wills, including name,
erine N. McCamey could not the west, Montello Ave- CREDITORS Annette V. Riley, whose Decedent 202-387-8680 address and relation-
Centura College 877- be located despite an exten- nue to the east and AND NOTICE TO
and heirs whose
address is 13403 United Kenneth Rosenau Esq TRUE TEST COPY ship.
whereabouts are un-
206-3353 sive search. Morse Street to the UNKNOWN HEIRS known shall enter their Lane, Bowie MD 20720 1304 Rhode Island Ave REGISTER OF WILLS Date of Publication:
On motion of the Plaintiff, on Robert J. Tyrrell, whose was appointed personal NW Washington DC 12/31, 1/7, 1/14 December 31, 2010
this 2nd day of November, south and adjacent to appearance in this
2010, it is hereby OR- and abutting the east address is 6010 Execu- proceeding. Objections representative of the 20005 Name of newspaper:
DERED that Plaintiff¬s Mo- side of 1167 Neal Street tive Boulevard, Suite to such appointment (or estate of Emma L. Attorney Afro-American
tion to Allow Service by Pub- in NE, Washington DC. 900, Rockville MD to the probate of de- White, who died on NOTICE OF Washington Law
lication on defendants The complaint states, 20852 was appointed cedent¬s will) shall be November 22, 2010 with APPOINTMENT, Reporter
Unknown Personal Repre- among other things, that
filed with the Register of a will, and will serve NOTICE TO William H. Jackson
believed to be heirs or William Eric Johnson, Jr.
legatees of the decedent whose address is 805
who do not receive a Parrot Court, Hyattsville,
copy of this notice by Maryland 20785 was ap-
mail within 25 days of its pointed personal repre-
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
sentative of the estate of
William Eric Johnson,
Sr. who died on Novem-
January 8, 2011 - January 14, 2011, The Afro-American B7
address and relation- ber 16, 2010 without a
CAREER CORNER
ship. will, and will serve with-
LEGAL
Date NOTICES
of Publication: LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL
out Court NOTICES
supervision. LEGAL NOTICES
December 31, 2010 All unknown heirs and
Name of newspaper: Superior Court of Superior Court of h e i r s w h o s e
Afro-American the District of the District of whereabouts are un- MBE/WBE
Washington Law Columbia District of Columbia known shall enter their Subcontractors and Suppliers
Reporter Civil Division PROBATE DIVISION appearance in this Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC, Miamisburg,
William H. Jackson Case No. 9944-2010 Washington, D.C. proceeding. Objections OH is interested in receiving quotes from qualified
IN RE:
Personal
Representative Ronald Nathaniel Little
20001-2131
Administration No.
to such appointment
shall be filed with the
MBE/WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the
Filtration and Disinfection Facilities Upgrade -
District of Columbia Bureau Chief
202-841-1040 Applicant 2010ADM1224 Register of Wills, D.C., Phase 3 - Electrical Improvements at the Blue
ORDER OF Plains AWWTP 5000 Overlook Ave. Washing,
TRUE TEST COPY
PUBLICATION
Joyce Biggs Washing- 515 5th Street, N.W.,
D.C., bidding on January 19, 2011. Opportunities This person will be responsible for reporting on local, national
REGISTER OF WILLS ton 3rd Floor Washington,
12/31, 1/7, 1/14 CHANGE OF NAME Decedent D.C. 20001, on or be- are available for Specifications Divisions 1 thru 16. and international newsworthy events, serving as the departmental
Ronald Nathaniel Little Plans available online:
having filed a complaint
Wesley L. Clarke fore July 7, 2011. Claims
http://www.ullimanschutte.com/documents/bids/ personnel manager and monitoring the progress of articles in process
1629 K Street NW against the decedent
Superior Court of
the District of
for judgment changing Washington DC 20006 shall be presented to the
Please Fax quotes to 937-910-9910 attention Eric and upcoming editions of the newspaper.
Ronald Nathaniel Little Attorney Yerian. Contact telephone 937-910-9900.
District of Columbia undersigned with a copy Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC
name to Ayyub Shuaib NOTICE OF to the Register of Wills
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
Sulaiman and having APPOINTMENT, or filed with the Register
9900 Springboro Pike This person will also be responsible for maintaining several
Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
20001-2131
applied to the court for
an Order of Publication
NOTICE TO of Wills with a copy to
TYPESET: EqualTue Jan 04 11:09:08 EST 2011
www.ullimanschutte.com blogs, producing and anchoring webcasts, features writer for
CREDITORS the undersigned, on or
Administration No. of the notice required by AND NOTICE TO before July 7, 2011, or
Opportunity Employer supplemental publications, copyediting and proofreading, news-
2010ADM1217
John Robert Crenshaw
law in such cases; it is
by the Court this 28th
UNKNOWN HEIRS be forever barred. Per- room administration, reviewing the public e-mail inbox, helping to
Joyce Moreland, whose sons believed to be
Decedent day of December 2010. address is 2901 32nd heirs or legatees of the NOTICE OF BID coordinate and addressing tour groups on their visits to the company,
Samuel C. Hamilton
Metro Plaza One,
ORDERED, that all per-
sons concerned show
Street, SE Washington decedent who do not re- coordinating internship program, and representing the company at
DC 20020 was ap- ceive a copy of this no- Adams Robinson Enterprises is seeking bid propos-
Suite 620 cause, if any there be, pointed personal repre- tice by mail within 25 als and quotes from Minority Business Enterprises public events.
8401 Colesville Road on or before the 1st day
Silver Spring MD sentative of the estate of days of its first publica- (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE)
of February 2011, why Joyce Biggs Washing- tion shall so inform the
20910 the prayers of said com- ton, who died on Register of Wills, includ-
subcontractors and suppliers for the City of Annap- The minimum qualifications for this position include a bachelors
Attorney olis, Anne Arundel County, MD Broadneck WRF
NOTICE OF
plaint should not be
granted; provided that a
November 15, 2010 ing name, address and ENR Upgrade project, Contract No. S803101, which degree in journalism and three (3) years practical experience.
APPOINTMENT, without a will, and will relationship. bids on Tuesday January 18, 2011 at 1:30 P.M.
copy of this order be serve without Court su- Date of Publication:
N O T I C E T O Plans may be viewed at Adams Robinson Enter-
CREDITORS
published once a week pervision. All unknown January 7, 2011 prises, 2735 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH; Office of Annual salary of $52,000. Send all resumes to:
for three consecutive heirs and heirs whose
AND NOTICE TO weeks before said day whereabouts are un-
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
the Department of Public Works, Heritage Office
UNKNOWN HEIRS Complex, 2662 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD and Tow-
Alvin Thomas Carter,
in the Afro-American known shall enter their Washington Law son MHC, 8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 304, Towson,
John E. Leister
Newspapers. appearance in this
whose address is 12714 0
that pursuant to SCR proceeding. Objections
Reporter
William Eric Johnson Jr
MD. The AFRO American Newspapers
Brandywine Road,
Brandywine, Maryland
205(b) notice be sent to to such appointment Personal Submit written proposals until 12:30 P.M., Tuesday 2519 N. Charles St.
the DC Chief of Police shall be filed with the January 18, 2011 at Adams Robinson Enterprises,
20613 was appointed and to the DC Depart- Register of Wills, D.C.,
Representative
240-441-6094 2735 Needmore
TYPESET: Road,
Tue Jan 04Dayton,
16:34:41OHEST
45414, Phone
2011
Baltimore, MD 21218
personal representative
of the estate of John
ment of Corrections by 515 5th Street, N.W., TRUE TEST COPY (937)274-5318; Fax (937)274-0836. e-mail: jleister@afro.com
registered or certified 3rd Floor Washington, REGISTER OF WILLS
Robert Crenshaw, who mail and that proof of
died on August 27, 2010 D.C. 20001, on or be- 1/7, 1/14, 1/21
service of mailing be fore July 7, 2011. Claims ”Balfour Beatty Construction in a partnership with No telephone calls will be accepted.
with a will, and will serve made in the manner pro-
without Court supervi- against the decedent The Ranger Group and Trusted Solutions Group
vided in SCR Probate shall be presented to the would like to invite all federal certified small
sion. All unknown heirs Rule 14(b).
and heirs whose undersigned with a copy businesses and CBE´s in the construction industry
JUDGE to the Register of Wills SUPPORT to attend a Small Business Outreach Event and
whereabouts are un- A TRUE COPY TEST: or filed with the Register Information Session. The event will be held on
known shall enter their 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 of Wills with a copy to
OUR January 13, 2011 at 1:00PM at Howard University´s
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections the undersigned, on or ADVERTISERS Blackburn Center. Please contact Bennie Kovach at
Superior Court of before July 7, 2011, or bkovach@balfourbeattyus.com for registration in-
to such appointment (or the District of formation to this free event.”
to the probate of de- be forever barred. Per-
District of Columbia sons believed to be
cedent’s will)
cedent¬s will)shall be be
shall PROBATE DIVISION heirs or legatees of the
filed with the Register of Washington, D.C.
Wills, D.C., 515 5th decedent who do not re- St.St. Mary¬s
Mary’s County
County MetropolitanCommission
Metropolitan Commission
20001-2131 ceive a copy of this no- Invitationfor
Invitation forBids
Bids
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Administration No.
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . tice by mail within 25
2010ADM1218 days of its first publica- Wastewater Lab Digestion System
20001, on or before Theodore E. Powell
Wastewater Lab Digestion
Contract #11-08-FSystem
June 30, 2011. Claims tion shall so inform the Contract #11-08-F
Decedent Register of Wills, includ-
against the decedent NOTICE OF The St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission is currently soliciting Bids for
shall be presented to the ing name, address and the purchase of a programmable block digestion system, cooling stand and
APPOINTMENT, relationship.
undersigned with a copy NOTICE TO glassware. Delivery, training and manufacturer's warranties must be included in
to the Register of Wills Date of Publication: the unit Bid price.
CREDITORS January 7, 2011
or filed with the Register AND NOTICE TO
of Wills with a copy to Name of newspaper: One (1) original and one (1) copy of the sealed Bid should be addressed to Joy
UNKNOWN HEIRS Afro-American
the undersigned, on or Barbara P. Hale, whose Hamlet Purchasing Agent, and marked ∫SEALED“SEALED BID FOR “WASTEWATER
BID FOR ∫WASTEWATER
before June 30, 2011, or Washington Law LAB DIGESTION SYSTEM, CONTRACT #1108-F.” #1108-F∫. The Bids will be received
address is 712 Quade Reporter
be forever barred. Per- at tie office of the Commission, at 43990 commerce Avenue, Hollywood, Maryland
Street, Forest Heights, Joyce Moreland 20636, until 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 25, 2011 and then and
sons believed to be MD 20745 was ap-
heirs or legatees of the Personal there the Bids will be publicly opened and read.
pointed personal repre- Representative
decedent who do not re- sentative of the estate of
ceive a copy of this no- 202-257-9730 Bid packages are available for review at the main office of the Commission
Theodore E. Powell, TRUE TEST COPY between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on the Commission website
tice by mail within 25 who died on August 22,
days of its first publica- REGISTER OF WILLS at www.metcom.org. Inquiries concerning proposal documents should be directed
2010 without a will, and 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 to Joy Hamlet, Purchasing Agent at 301-373-4733, Extension 222 or at jhamlet@
tion shall so inform the will serve without Court metcom.org.
Register of Wills, includ- supervision. All un- Superior Court of
ing name, address and known heirs and heirs the District of The St. Mary's Metropolitan Commission reserves the right to reject any or all
relationship. whose whereabouts are District of Columbia proposals and to waive any informality in the proposals submitted when such
Date of Publication: unknown shall enter PROBATE DIVISION waiver is in the best interest of the Commission.
December 31, 2010 their appearance in this Washington, D.C.
Name of newspaper:
Strictly Personal
proceeding. Objections 20001-2131
Afro-American to such appointment Administration No.
Washington Law shall be filed with the 2010ADM1248
Reporter Register of Wills, D.C., Edyth V. Anderson
Alvin Thomas Carter
Personal
515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rd Floor Washington,
Decedent
Alan Scott Gregory
Pen Pals
Representative D.C. 20001, on or be- 7600 Georgia Ave NW
301-257-6269 fore July 7, 2011. Claims Washington DC 20012
TRUE TEST COPY against the decedent Attorney
REGISTER OF WILLS
12/31, 1/7, 1/14
shall be presented to the NOTICE OF Truthful man seeking spiritual pen pals. Womb my emana-
undersigned with a copy APPOINTMENT,
Superior Court of
to the Register of Wills NOTICE TO tion. Law is unification. Breath, knowledge and conscious-
the District of
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
ness! William Piggie, P.O. Box 565, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312
Columbia
Civil Division
the undersigned, on or UNKNOWN HEIRS ---
before July 7, 2011, or Lyn Dyson, whose ad-
Case No. 11-0000005
IN RE:
Tia Lynnisha Garrett
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
dress is 5327 East
Capitol Street, SE Lonesome Hearts - Pen Pals
Applicant
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
Washington DC 20019
was appointed personal
To have a notice published in the Strictly Personal Section,
ORDER OF
PUBLICATION
ceive a copy of this no- representative of the write the message you want printed in the space below.
tice by mail within 25 estate of Edyth V. An-
CHANGE OF NAME
Tia Lynnisha Garrett
days of its first publica- derson, who died on Enclose ten dollars ($10.00), check or money order for 25
having filed a complaint
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
December 10, 2010 with
a will, and will serve
words. NO CASH PLEASE. Additional words will cost 50
for judgment changing
Tia Lynnisha Garrett
ing name, address and without Court supervi- cents each.
relationship. sion. All unknown heirs
name to Tia Lynnisha Date of Publication:
Ellis and having applied and heirs whose
January 7, 2011 whereabouts are un-
to the court for an Order Name of newspaper:
of Publication of the no- known shall enter their
Afro-American appearance in this
tice required by law in Washington Law
such cases; it is by the proceeding. Objections
Reporter to such appointment (or
Court this 3rd day of Barbara P. Hale
January 2011 hereby to the probate of de-
Personal cedent’s will)
will)shall be be
ORDERED, that all per- Representative
cedent¬s shall
filed with the Register of To answer a Lonesome Heart notice, enclose a check or mon-
sons concerned show
cause, if any there be,
301-749-8046
TRUE TEST COPY
Wills, D.C., 515 5th ey order for $2.00 for each letter you wish to have forwarded.
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
on or before the 7th day
of February 2011, why
REGISTER OF WILLS Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . NO CASH PLEASE. Be sure to include the fox number of
the prayers of said com-
1/7, 1/14, 1/21 20001, on or before July
7, 2011. Claims against
the person you wish to contact.
plaint should not be Superior Court of
granted; provided that a the District of the decedent shall be
presented to the under-
All letters, queries and notices should be sent to:
copy of this order be District of Columbia
published once a week PROBATE DIVISION signed with a copy to the
for three consecutive Washington, D.C. Register of Wills or filed
weeks before said day
20001-2131 with the Register of Wills STRICTLY PERSONAL
Administration No.
2519 N. Charles Street
with a copy to the under-
in the Afro-American 2010ADM1225 signed, on or before July
Newspapers. John Shaw Toole
Baltimore, MD 21218
7, 2011 or be forever
JUDGE Decedent barred. Persons be-
A TRUE COPY TEST: Attorney
lieved to be heirs or
1/7, 1/14, 1/21 NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT, legatees of the decedent
Superior Court of NOTICE TO who do not receive a
the District of CREDITORS copy of this notice by
Columbia AND NOTICE TO mail within 25 days of its
Civil Division UNKNOWN HEIRS first publication shall so
Case No. 10-9630 Barbara V. Hubbard, inform the Register of
IN RE: whose address is 3609 Wills, including name,
To Advertise call
Hamilton Street, Hyatts- address and relation-
Shawnique Pitt ville, MD 20782 was ap-
in case of ship.
pointed personal repre- Date of Publication:
Sean Mervyn Pitt sentative of the estate of
Applicant John Shaw Toole, who January 7, 2011
ORDER OF died on May 20, 2008 Name of newspaper:
PUBLICATION without a will, and will Afro-American
CHANGE OF NAME serve without Court su- Washington Law
pervision. All unknown Reporter
202-332-0080
Shawnique Pitt having
filed a complaint for heirs and heirs whose Lyn Dyson
judgment changing whereabouts are un- Personal
Sean Mervyn Pitt name known shall enter their Representative
appearance in this 202-270-2850
to Sean Mervyn Garcia proceeding. Objections
Jr. and having applied to TRUE TEST COPY
to such appointment (or REGISTER OF WILLS
the court for an Order of to the probate of de-
1/7, 1/14, 1/21
Publication of the notice cedent’s
cedent¬swill)will)shall be be
shall
required by law in such filed with the Register of
cases; it is by the Court Wills, D.C., 515 5th Superior Court of
this 30 day of December Street, N.W., 3rd Floor the District of
2010. Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . District of Columbia
ORDERED, that all per- 20001, on or before July PROBATE DIVISION
sons concerned show 7, 2011. Claims against Washington, D.C.
cause, if any there be, the decedent shall be 20001-2131
on or before the 2 day presented to the under- Administration No.
signed with a copy to the 2010ADM1251
of February 2011, why Register of Wills or filed
the prayers of said com- William Eric Johnson,
with the Register of Wills Sr
plaint should not be with a copy to the under-
granted; provided that a Decedent
signed, on or before July
copy of this order be 7, 2011, or be forever W. Alton Lewis, Esq
published once a week barred. Persons be- 1450 Mercantile Lane,
for three consecutive lieved to be heirs or Suite 155
weeks before said day legatees of the decedent Largo, Maryland 20774
in the Afro-American. who do not receive a Attorney
0
that pursuant to SCR copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
YOU KNOW
205(b) notice be sent to
applicants creditors by
registered or certified
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS YOU’RE IN THE
Wills, including name, AND NOTICE TO
mail and that proof of
service of mailing be
address and relation-
ship.
UNKNOWN HEIRS KNOW...
William Eric Johnson, Jr.
made in the manner pro-
vided in SCR Probate
Date of Publication:
January 7, 2011
Name of newspaper:
whose address is 805
Parrot Court, Hyattsville,
WHEN YOU READ
Rule 19(b).
JUDGE
A TRUE COPY TEST:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Maryland 20785 was ap-
pointed personal repre- THE AFRO
1/7, 1/14, 1/21 Reporter sentative of the estate of
Barbara V. Hubbard William Eric Johnson,
Personal Sr. who died on Novem-
Representative ber 16, 2010 without a
301-779-0560 will, and will serve with-
www.afro.com TRUE TEST COPY out Court supervision.
REGISTER OF WILLS
1/7, 1/14, 1/21
All unknown heirs and
h e i r s w h o s e
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
B8 The Afro-American, January 8, 2011 - January 8, 2011
Scratch a Million.