Text Box: Councilmember Long reported that there is beginning to be a push for greater funding for all parks in advance of the President’s 2008 budget, which proposes increased support for the National Parks. On February 15, the National Parks Conservation Association placed a large ad in the Washington Post which asked Congress to make the national parks a national priority. The ad was signed by 100 prominent Americans. including Theodore Roosevelt IV and Stewart Udall. Mayor Beers asked Councilmember Long to invite a representative from Discovery Creek Children’s Museum to a future council meeting to discuss plans for expanded activities by the museum in the park. The council discussed the chronic odor problem associated with the vents along the C&O Canal segment of the Potomac Interceptor, i.e., the 50-mile long sewer between Dulles Airport and the Potomac Pumping Station in Washington. Mayor Beers suggested that the Town work closely with Cabin John to learn more about this situation. Clerk-Treasurer Polak reported that the contractor is currently installing the venting and the new heating system at the town hall; the air conditioning will be next. Ms. Polak then circulated some photographs of new tables; they are needed to replace the current tables at the town hall, several of which are no longer usable because of failure of their particle board construction. Councilmember Dan Macy volunteered to search for the ideal table: lightweight, inflexible, durable, and inexpensive. Councilmembers Eve Arber and Nancy Long reported on their attendance at last month’s Maryland Municipal League meeting in Rockville. County Executive Isiah Leggett spoke to the attendees about keeping his campaign promises, including Text Box: not raising taxes during the first year. He also warned about an impending deficit in the State of Maryland. Councilmember Long added that a benefit of attending MML meetings was to meet and interact with other civic leaders to discuss such issues as pedestrian safety. Mayor Beers announced that she had arranged a meeting with County Councilman Roger Berliner at noon on March 29 to discuss the bike path, storm drain concerns, the town’s relationship with the park, and other issues. She encouraged the Council to join her. Resident Howard Gruenspecht asked if a stone entrance marker to identify the town was still planned. Councilwoman Long replied affirmatively, adding that it was needed because many visitors do not know that the town is a distinct municipal entity and such a marker would remind emergency providers of the actual location of Glen Echo. Text Box: TOWN COUNCIL NOTES March 12 Text Box: FREE HALL EVENTS FOR GLEN ECHO RESIDENTS The following activities booked at the town hall are free for town residents: Sunday, April 1, noon-5 p.m. C&O CANAL ASSN. BOARD MEETING Monday, April 9, 8:00 p.m.—TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.—GLEN ECHO FILM FESTIVAL, Sunday, April 22, 3:00 p.m. CHAUTAUQUA SERIES CONCERT Every Wednesday, 8:00-10:30 p.m. English Country Dance. Live music. No experience or partner needed. Sponsored by Folklore Society of Greater Washington.