Text Box: FRANK POWERS Bird and nature lover Frank Powers died suddenly on Monday, August 7, of a heart attack at his University Ave. home. A memorial service was held on Aug. 12 at the Audubon Naturalist Society in Chevy Chase, a fitting site for a man with such an avid passion for birding. In the six-part service, many of Frank’s friends and business associates testified to his passion for advocating equality and rights for the working people in this country, in Burma, and elsewhere. Last year, he and his wife, Glenda, traveled to Thailand at the invitation of Burmese pro-democracy organizations in order to provide advice on communications strategies that would serve to bring democracy to Burma. He developed a video for the Mine Workers Union, and created strategies or worked as a mediator for other unions. He was president and CEO of Fingerhut, Powers & Associates, a communications firm specializing in legislative, organizing, and collective bargaining campaigns for unions in every employment sector. Frank was born in Baltimore, one of four boys, and attended Wheeling College in West Virginia. At the memorial service, his brothers spoke of his idealism and strong desire for social justice that was evident from an early age. During the family’s years in Glen Echo, Frank spent many hours along the Potomac River and the C&O Canal, observing and photographing birds. He contributed several articles to The Echo. Frank leaves his wife, Glenda, his son, Matthew, a student at American University, and daughter, Cindy, who attends Elon University. --Susan Grigsby contributed to this tribute . Text Box: COMMUNITY CRAB FEAST IN CABIN JOHN SEPTEMBER 9 Mark your calendars for Cabin John’s 37th Annual Crab & Chicken Feast on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 2-6 p.m. at the Clara Barton Community Center, 7425 MacArthur Blvd. A local tradition since the late 1960s, the community feast allows the Cabin John community and neighboring communities celebrate their economic and social diversity in a relaxed manner. Features include delicious food and refreshments, children’s bike parade to the feast, live music, children’s entertainment, and Cabin John memorabilia and t-shirts for sale. Tickets are available for $11 at the door, and $10 if bought in advance. For advance tickets, call 301-320-2685. Text Box: `FREE HALL EVENTS FOR GLEN ECHO RESIDENTS The following activities booked at the town hall are free for town residents: Monday, September 11, 8:00 p.m.—TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Sunday, September 17, 3:00 p.m.—CAROUSEL FILM Thursday, September 21, 6:00-11:00 p.m. MARYLAND MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEETING Saturday, September 30, 7:30 p.m.—GLEN ECHO FILM FESTIVAL