The month of April 2005, has been designated as Municipal Government Works Month. In promotion of Municipal Government Works Month the Town of Landover Hills will fly the Municipal Government Works flag during the month of April. In recognition of the residents of the Town of Landover Hills who have supported and participated in the programs and activities of the Town; there will be a Citizen's Appreciation Award ceremony during the regularly scheduled Town Meeting on Monday, April 18, 2005, at 7:30 p.m.
 

A definite date has been set for the Landover Hills Day ceremonies in recognition of the 60^th Anniversary of the Town of Landover Hills. The Landover Hills Day activities will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2005; with an alternate rain date of September 17, 2005. All Landover Hills residents are encouraged to participate in the Landover Hills Day activities. The Landover Hills Day activities will commence with a parade through the Town of Landover Hills. Any group who would like to participate in the Landover Hills activities are asked to call Town Hall at 301-773-6401
 

The Town of Landover Hills Mayor's Scholarship Program will be awarding scholarships to applicants selected by the Scholarship Committee. The deadline for submitting applications is May 15, 2005. Applications can picked up at Town Hall. All young people who are high school graduates or will graduate this year are encouraged to take advantage of this scholarship program.
 

Best Wishes are extended to all upcoming graduates.

Mayor Lee. P. Walker

Council Workshops

Monday, May 2, 2005, 7 pm

Monday, June 6, 2005. 7 pm

Prince George's County Sheriff Michael Jackson will be attending the April 18, 2005 Town Meeting. Sheriff Jackson will explain the role of the Sheriff's Department in Prince George's County and answer questions.
 

The next town election will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2005. One Council seat from each Ward will be up for election. All positions elected in 2005, shall serve a four year term which will end in 2009.
 

Anyone who is currently registered with the Board of Election Supervisors of Prince George's County and whose registration displays a Landover Hills address shall be eligible to vote in the Town election. Mail-in voter registration forms may be obtained at the Landover Hills Town Hall. Absentee ballots may be requested in writing. Absentee ballots must be received at the Landover Hills Town Hall, 6904 Taylor Street, Landover Hills, MD 20784, no later than Monday, May 9, 2005 at 4 p.m.

The Town of Landover Hills will celebrate its 60^th Anniversary on September 10, 2005. It was thought that giving both old and new residents a glimpse into the history of the Town would give everyone a greater appreciation of the Town's journey throughout the years.
 
 

December 7, 1941, was a dark day for the Town, the country and the world. No one could anticipate the problems they would be faced with as a result of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and our full scale involvement in World War II. Many of the town's young people were called to serve in our nation's armed services and some were sent to distant battlefields. Shortages affected every phase of life. Shortages of building supplies slowed down the completion of homes in the town and forced the builder to make many changes in the design of the homes. A school for the town became a distant dream. Heating systems were changed from oil to coal. Gasoline was rationed and car pools organized. Public transportation was sought and limited service was granted by Greyhound. Scrap metal and fats were saved and donated for recycling. Trash and garbage collected was contracted on an individual basis. This soon became unsatisfactory and finally a contract was obtained to have the collection done on a town-wide basis.
 

The Civilian Defense Agency assisted in organizing and training air raid wardens who were fingerprinted by the FBI. The agency assisted in getting an Office of Civilian Defense pumper, arm bands, helmets and other things needed for use by the wardens. Four large bells were purchased and erected in the Town to be used as air raid signals. Signals were relayed from the Bladensburg fire station to the chief wardens in the Zundel home. Dorothy Zundel was the daytime warden and husband Bill served the night shift. The signals were conveyed to the wardens throughout the town who were responsible for going out and pulling the ropes to ring the bells. Practice blackouts were conducted, the first one in March 1942.
 

Later the Citizens Association conducted a house-to-house campaign to collect funds to buy sirens to replace the bells. Sirens were purchased and two were placed in the lower part of town and one was placed on the Zundel's roof. Practice blackouts and drills were held until the end of the war. The volunteers received recognition for their service from the President of the United States and also from the Civilian Defense Agency.
 

More next month!

BBQ Chicken Dinner, Sponsored by the Cottage City Fire Company Saturday, April 23, 2005, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. $5.00 a plate includes: ½ BBQ Chicken, Roll, and a choice of 2 sides. Baked Beans, macaroni & Cheese, Salad, Coleslaw, Green Beans, Chips, Iced Tea or Lemonade. Hot Dogs, Sodas, and Baked Goods will also be available. Picnic Tables will be set up so bring your friends and family!. Music and Fun!

Bunker Hill Fire Station, 3716 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, Maryland.
 
 

Children's Bingo, May 14, 2005, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Children's Games- $5 a book. All winners will receive a prize.

Adult games- single sheets sold for $1.00 a game. Each adult game will be split 50/50. Last game is winner take all. Food and drinks sold during bingo. Pizza, fries, juice, etc. Cottage City Fire Company, 3716 Rhode Island Ave. Brentwood, Md.

Sponsored by the Prince George's Department of Environmental Resources in commemoration of Earth Day.
 

When: April 23 & 24, 2005

8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Western Branch Composting Facility, 6601 S.E. Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro (from Crain Highway (Rte 301), proceed on Maude Savoy Brown Road to facility).

A Bobcat loader will be available to load mulch into pickup trucks. Residents transporting the mulch by car should bring their own containers and pitchforks.
 

Restrictions: Prince George's County residents only. Only non-commercial vehicles, 3/4 ton maximum weight. Residents are invited to stop by and tour the exhibit at the new Visitors Center. For more information, call 301-883-5045.

The Landover Hills Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Social Hall is available for business luncheons, buffets, banquets, christenings, showers, reunions and birthdays. Catering is available for your special event. For more information call Nancy at 301-583-1914, pager 301-4542562 or e-mail hall@lhvfd.com
 

Legislative District 47 Senatorial Scholarship
 

Students who reside in the 47^th Legislative District are encouraged to apply for a scholarship from the office of Senator Gwendolyn Britt. The scholarships are awarded yearly to undergraduate and graduate students. Criteria for selection are based on financial need and/or academic achievement. Scholarships are awarded for four years, or until the recipient completes his or her degree, whichever comes first. Applications are available from Senator Britt's office by calling 301-858-3745 or Gwendolyn_Britt@senate.state.md.us

Applicants must also submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for a Senatorial Scholarship. Completed applications must be returned to Sen. Britt's office as soon as possible and no later than May 2, 2005, in order to be considered for a Senatorial Scholarship.

Welcome Spring!! Please remember that when the weather becomes warm you will see an increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Parents, please remind your children to watch out for vehicles. If they see a vehicle approaching get out of the street. Please remind them to use the sidewalks and the rules of the road for bicycle riding. Children under the age of 16 years old must wear a bicycle helmet when riding their bikes, using in-line skates or riding on a skateboard. The police department does have helmets for any Landover Hills child that does not have one. To get a bicycle helmet, please call the police station at 301-773-6400 to arrange for a time to bring your child to the station to register their bike and to be fitted for a helmet.
 

Identity Theft - We've all heard about it but somehow we think it only happens to other people. Not true! We have had several cases of identity theft right here in the Town. The following information is taken from the Computer Crime Law Bulletin.
 

Identity theft is a dual crime involving at lest two sets of victims: the business community and the person whose identity was used to commit the crime. Identity theft counselors deal with people who are angry and tired of fighting a seemingly endless battle on their own. Frequently they are considered guilty until they prove their innocence to credit card and bank fraud investigators, collection agencies and law enforcement.
 

According to the Federal Trade Commission identity theft victims should:

1. Contact the fraud departments of the three major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your credit file. The fraud alert requests creditors to contact you before opening any new accounts or making changes to existing accounts.
2. Close the accounts that you know or believe have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.
3. File a police report. Get a copy of the report to submit to your creditors.
4. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. They maintain a database of identity theft cases which is used by law enforcement for investigations.

 

Operation ID - is a program that has proven to be effective in reducing burglary in communities where it has been implemented. OPERATION IDENTIFICATION has three parts: 1) marking all your easily stolen valuables so that they can be identified as yours, 2) making a list of your valuables to include brand names, make, model, serial numbers, etc. 3) displaying a sticker which tells burglars that you are participating in Operation Identification.
 

The Landover Hills Police Department has two engravers that you may sign out to use to mark your valuables. We also have pamphlets which will aid you in recording your property. When you have completed this task we will give you the decals to place in your windows to show that you participate in OPERATION IDENTIFICATION. Please call 301-773-6400 if you would like to participate. The time it takes to do this may prove to be well worth the effort in the future!!
 

House Numbers - What would happen if you call 911 because of an emergency and the emergency personnel cannot find you because your house numbers are not visible? The Mayor and Town Council have passed an ordinance which mandates that all house numbers must be at least four inches in height, and must be of a contrasting color to the background they are affixed to. Please make sure they are visible from the street. The fine for not having house numbers is $50.00
 

Reminders - The fine for storing a vehicle that is either inoperable, does not have current tags, wrecked or dismantled on private property is $200.00 and possibly a visit to the court house. Any vehicle that is inoperable, wrecked, dismantled, displaying tags that belong on another vehicle, expired or suspended tags and is parked on a residential street will be impounded immediately. This will be a fine of $200.00, an impound fee of $125.00, an administrative fee of $50.00 and storage fees of $35.00 per day, which begins one hour after impound. Can you afford this?

If you need the police, and it is an emergency dial 911. If you need to see the police to make a report call 301-333-4000 and a police officer will be dispatched. Our department is dispatched by Prince George's County Police Department's radio. REMEMBER the Landover Hills tip line is 301-341-9883.
 
 

The Town of Landover Hills is now accepting paid advertisements from local businesses. The cost of a 2"x 3" (1/3 column) ad is twenty dollars ($20.00) per publication. If you are interested in placing an ad, please call Town hall @ 301-773-6401, Monday through Friday, nine to five.