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Virginia Beauchamp Dies at 98: Thornton Urges: Don’t Give Professor, Led Women’s Issues by Mary Lou Williamson Up Fight for Equality for All by Nora Eckert Virginia Walcott Beau- champ, 98, a longtime Este artículo está dis- wear a fancy suit or drive a resident of Greenbelt, died ponible en español en nice car. “Because I’m stand- on Sunday, February 10, nuestra página web www. ing here before you indicates 2019. An English profes- greenbeltnewsreview.com. the possibilities of our nation. sor at the University of Racial progress in That in one generation I can Maryland, she began ad- Greenbelt, prejudices in come from a father who lived vocating for a Women’s American leadership and with his once-enslaved grand- Studies Program at the the necessity of empower- mother and be the chairman university in 1968 and was ing children through edu- of the school board of Prince the first coordinator of the cation were the focus of George’s County.” new program when ap- the Black History Month He urged the audience proved in the mid-1970s. speech given Sunday by to not give up on this fight Dr. Beauchamp continued Dr. Alvin Thornton to to achieve equality for all, as a significant leader for a crowd of over 200 at drawing on Greenbelt’s roots women’s issues at the uni- the Community Center. to show how a system of versity, chairing the Wom- Thornton, chair of the separation and bigotry can en’s Commission and serv- Prince George’s County turn into something beautiful. ing on the Faculty Senate. Board of Education, has AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO Greenbelt was built with the
For more than 50 years OF THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO a rich history as an edu- Alvin Thornton, Chair of Prince George's labor of African Americans she was also a key player Virginia Beauchamp cator and advocate for who were denied the oppor- for this newspaper. County Board of Education, speaks at the public schools. He was Black History event at the Community tunity to live in the all-white Born Virginia Walcott in Greenbelt Museum. After depart- a professor at Howard Center. community. “The Greenbelt Sparta, Mich., she attended the ing on a troop ship from San University, served on the concept, even though it was University of Michigan for her Francisco on September 10, 1945, Board of Education in Growing up in Alabama, birthed in separateness and B.A. and M.A. and then served bound for the Philippines, she the 1990s and chaired the Mary- Thornton said he was aware of inequality, still had the potential in the Red Cross at the end of spent a year in post-war Japan, land Commission on Education, the obstacles his ancestors faced, to become what it’s becoming World War II. She later donated Finance, Equity and Excellence, See BEAUCHAMP, page 7 and he encountered many of his now.” her Red Cross uniform to the often referred to as the Thornton own. Yet, he could laugh when Commission. remarking that he didn’t always See THORNTON, page 12 ERHS Robotics Team Wins With Focus and Persistence City Council Makes Decisions by Lauren Moses On Contracts and State Bills by Diane Oberg
Aside from the proposed re- plans for bikeway facilities on this legislation was not discussed development plan for Beltway Hanover Parkway from Sabra and but will be introduced for second Plaza, which will be reported Associates at a cost of $59,685. on separately, the Greenbelt City As per council’s standing rules, See COUNCIL, page 8 Council at its February 11 meet- ing mostly handled issues of leg- islation at both the city and state Snowy Wednesday levels and accepted committee reports from the Ethics Com- mission and the Public Safety Advisory Committee. City Legislation By a 4-1 vote with Coun- cilmember Rodney Roberts op- posed, council approved a reso- lution to purchase lawn mowing and landscape services from P2 Management Services at a cost of $46,000. Roberts argued that local youth should do this rather than contracting out. P2 submit-
PHOTO BY MARK CAMPBELL BY PHOTO ted the lowest bid among the The ERHS robotics team members pose with their winning robot. seven companies seeking the contract. Over the past three years, the a previous job in August 2016, Council also introduced for Eleanor Roosevelt High School he accepted the position with lit- first reading a resolution to au- VEX Robotics Team Area 53 tle hesitation. However, he knew thorize the negotiated purchase Alien Raiders has experienced he had to do things differently. of professional services to un- growth in size, knowledge and Before Campbell became head dertake a feasibility study and success. Led by head coach and coach, students were not charged create concept-engineered design parent, Mark Campbell, Area 53 a fee and the head coach was not has been the main focus for all allowed to turn students away. 35 student members since his ar- These rules were not conducive rival. Campbell has also helped to the working environment that to lead all robots of the 2018- Campbell had in mind partly due What Goes On 2019 team to either VEX state or to lack of required financial re- Monday, February 25 national championships. sources for the team and lack of JILL CONNOR BY PHOTO It took three years for Camp- a high-level focus and attention 8 p.m. City Council Meeting, Municipal Building. Alexander Connor, 5, shovels snow during Wednesday's bell to create a system that he to detail. snow day. Area schools were closed, as well as most believed could turn the program government offices. around. After being laid off from See ROBOTICS, page 8 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, February 21, 2019
Corrections In last week’s issue, in the Letters to the Editor photo caption concerning Scout Troop 214, the first name of Thanks for Black Alvin Thornton’s message was Olivia Nickel was misspelled. spot on regarding the need for The News Review regrets the History Program fair distribution of resources to error. I would like to express my educate all of Maryland’s youth. appreciation to the Black His- Perhaps the biggest highlight for tory Program Committee for an me was seeing several young Se Habla Español excellent Black History Month children run up to the Eleanor Program on February 17. Every- Roosevelt High School Dem Vaya a nuestra página web thing was extremely well done – Raider Boyz Step Squad after greenbeltnewsreview.com from the opening ceremony with their high energy dynamic per- para ver artículos en español. drums and ceremonial libation formance. These children told the poured for our ancestors to the squad members how awesome closing remarks by Mayor Em- their performance was. You could mett Jordan. Greenbelt’s diversity see that these children saw them- was well-represented by both the selves as future squad members. attendees and participants in the We will have a brighter future as program. a city, state, nation and world if The talent of Greenbelt youth we provide the opportunity for was highlighted by both their art- every individual to be the best work and live performances. Dr. that they can be. Carolyn Dent See our website, greenbeltnewsreview.com, for articles in Spanish. Snow Day on Wednesday
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PHOTO BY GARY CHILDS GARY BY PHOTO 301-329-2034 Public Works crews spent Wednesday clearing the snow. www.greenbelttheatre.org Members Always $6.50! Members' Kids Free! Greenbelt Adults $9, Kids $6, Senior/Student $8 News Review All shows before 5 PM: AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Adults $7, Kids $5 OC = Open Captions 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 CC = Closed Captions Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 DVS = Descriptive Video Service [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) SHOWTIMES [email protected] (ads) February 22nd - 28th [email protected] (billing) website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com GREEN BOOK (PG-13)(CC) Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar (DVS)(2018)(130 mins) Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977
PHOTO BY JILL CONNOR BY PHOTO Fri. 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 Sara Connor, 2, helps to clean off the car on Wednesday. (Guest Speakers) Mary Lou Williamson, Editor Emerita Sat. 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM Gary Childs, Editor Sun. 4:00 (OC), 7:00 PM STAFF Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Peggy Barrett, Ann Bauman, Judy Bell, Judi Mon. 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM Bordeaux, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Rick Coleman, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, Tues. 5:00, 8:00 PM Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Justine Desmarais, Leigh Ellis, Angie Evans, Ana Fernandez-Napp, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Wed. 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM Gardner, Jon Gardner, James Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol visit www.greenbeltnewsreview.com Thurs. 2:00, 5:00 PM Griffith, Mary Halford, Amy Hansen, Peggy Higgins, Donna Hoffmeister, Rebecca Holober, Larry Hull, Ginny Jones, Jeff Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, Lesley Kash, Sue Krofchik, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Marcie Lissauer, THE SANDLOT (PG)(1993) Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, On Screen Cathie Meetre, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Carolina Napp-Avelli, Patricia Novinski, (101 mins) Diane Oberg, Gail Phillips, Marylee Platt, Julie Rapp, Peter Reppert, Maya Robinson, Green Book Plays at Theatre Little League Fundraiser JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Carl Seely, Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Sat. 11:00 AM - FREE Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Lynn White, Janice The Old Greenbelt Theatre (OGT) is finally getting Green Book Wolf, Karen Yoho, Ray Zammuto, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. and planning for a guest speaker at one of the showings. For de- CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: Karen Yoho [email protected] tails on all showings and related extra attractions check the OGT HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association website. (2016)(127 mins) Circulation and Distribution information also available at: Directed by Peter Farrelly, Green Book follows the mid-century www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution/ road trip of an African-American concert pianist and his Italian- In partnership with American driver/protector. The Green Book was published to help Greenbelt Rec. Dept. Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc travelers of color safely navigate racist-ridden territory. The film’s Sun. 1:00 PM - FREE BOARD OF DIRECTORS treatment of this subject and its multiple Oscar nominations have Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Ray been the subject of praise but also criticism and much discussion. Storytime on Screen Mon. Zammuto, treasurer; Tom Jones, Pat Scully and Sylvia Lewis. Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a world-class concert pianist, hires a rough-edged bouncer from the Bronx, Tony Lip (Viggo 10:30 AM - FREE Business Manager: Mary Halford Mortensen), as his driver for a concert tour from Manhattan to DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads - 8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. the Deep South. Despite the Green Book’s guidance, they are con- WHAT HAPPENED TO Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to fronted with racism and danger and must learn to set aside their CHOCOLATE CITY?(NR) address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or differences, as well as see the humor in themselves, each other and brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. (2007)(46 mins) Mail subscriptions—$50/year. the journey they’ve undertaken. w/ Director Q&A 2018, 130 mins, PG-13 - Lesley Kash Thurs. 8:00 - FREE Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events
Art Drop-in March 3 Register for Greenbelt Join Shabbat Across The Greenbelt Recreation Arts Youth Baseball America and Canada Program welcomes visitors of all Greenbelt Little League reg- On Friday night, March 1 hun- ages to attend a Community Art istration is open and evaluations dreds of synagogues across the Drop-in on Sunday, March 3, will be held on Saturday, March continent, including Mishkan To- with seatings at 1 and 2 p.m. The 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Green- rah, will take part in an historic event will take place in Room belt Youth Baseball is now of- national Jewish event to celebrate 201 (the Multipurpose Room) ficially Greenbelt Youth Baseball what unifies all Jews – Shabbat. at the Community Center. Ad- Little League (GYBLL), part of The Membership Committee in- mission is free but reservations the largest youth baseball organi- vites everyone to a community are required. Email agardner@ zation in the country. This change potluck on March 1 at 6 p.m. greenbeltmd.gov to reserve your provides new opportunities for Services will follow at 8 p.m. spot. the league. Players age 9 to 14 Bring only vegetarian food Learn to tell a story via cre- years old will play regular season that is ready to eat and does not ative collage with Artist-in-res- local and area inter-district games need to be heated or cooked. idence Racquel Keller. Projects to prepare for tournaments at the If your last name starts with can be as simple or complex as end of the year. Winners in the an A-F bring an appetizer, side wanted. Materials are provided, district tournaments play in the dish or salad, F-N bring a main but feel free to bring images state, regional and national tour- dish and O-Z, bring a dessert or from home. While visiting, see naments. beverage. If possible, RSVP to the new art gallery exhibit, Up- On Saturday, February 23 at [email protected]. side Down House: Unconvention- 11 a.m., GYBLL is holding a Snow date is Friday, March 8. al Family Portraiture by Robert fundraiser and will host a free Cantor, Maura Doern Danko and showing of The Sandlot at the Amanda Demos Larsen. Working Old Greenbelt Theatre. This event Menu for Senior from family photos, three painters is sponsored by Modell’s. share unique interpretations in the Nutrition Program PHOTO BY GLORIA BROWN GLORIA BY PHOTO For more information about space between past and present, D'Mario listens intently as he and his grandmother, Carmelita GYBLL and to register for the The Senior Nutrition Food self and relations, experience and Williams, prepare to create a sock monkey, at an Art Drop-in over new season, visit gyblittlelea- and Friendship program pro- imagination. the summer. gue.org. Full and partial schol- vides lunches for seniors Monday Also see the Greenbelt Mu- arships are available. Anyone through Friday at the Community Center beginning at noon. Meals seum’s current exhibit at the Astronomical Society interested in volunteering or Community Center, The Knowing Thoughtful Discussion coaching, contact GYBLL at must be reserved by 11 a.m. two Hands that Carve This Stone: The At MakerSpace Meets February 28 greenbeltyouthbaseball@gmail. days ahead so that enough food New Deal Art of Lenore Thomas What do we need to know? The Astronomical Society of com. is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 Straus. Straus is best known lo- With all the information in the Greenbelt will hold its next meet- ext. 4215. cally as the creator of the icon- universe at our fingertips, avail- ing on Thursday, February 28 at All meals, which provide at ic Mother and Child statue in able from our smart phones, what 7:30 p.m. at the Community Cen- Rare Opportunity least one-third of Recommended Greenbelt’s Roosevelt Center and do we need to keep in our heads? ter, Room 114. All are welcome. To See Mercury Dietary Allowances for older the impressive bas reliefs on the If what we really need are rea- The speaker will be Dr. Derek The Astronomical Society of adults, include margarine, coffee façade of the Community Center. soning skills, what content do we C. Richardson, speaking on The Greenbelt will host a star party, or tea and skim milk. Menus for From 1 to 5 p.m. enjoy a guided need to learn and practice those Double Asteroid Redirection Test free and open to the public Sat- the week of February 25 are as tour of the Museum’s historic skills? The thoughtful discussion (DART): Defending Earth. Over urday evening, February 23 at follows: house across the street at 10-B group that meets on Tuesday 700,000 asteroids have been cata- the City Observatory located at Monday, February 25: BBQ Crescent Road for a small admis- evenings at the MakerSpace will logued to date, of which nearly Northway Fields. Attendees who pork riblets, baked beans, collard sion fee. explore this topic on February 26, 20,000 are near-Earth asteroids come early will have a rare op- greens, wheat bun, fresh fruit, A performance of the 2019 starting at 7 p.m. All who want (NEAs), and some of those pose portunity to see Mercury (it sets cranberry juice. Greenbelt Youth Musical, Home- to know more or think they know a threat of future collision with at 7:20 p.m.). Afterward expect Tuesday, February 26: South- ward Bound, will immediately something relevant to the topic Earth. The DART, a NASA mis- to see Mars and deep sky objects west chicken thigh, Spanish rice, follow the workshop at 3 p.m. are welcome to attend sion led by the Johns Hopkins such as galaxies, nebulae and Mexicali vegetables, wheat bread, Based on The Odyssey by Hom- University Applied Physics Labo- star clusters currently high in the mandarin oranges, grape juice. er, the show offers an epic tale ratory, is a technology demonstra- sky, viewed through our observa- Wednesday, February 27: of adventure, a domestic com- tion of using a kinetic impactor toryText telescope gen layout and astronomicalfor GAC ad, 4 Salisburycolumns by steak 5 inches with for gravy, the edy and an enduring love story. to deflect such potentially haz- camera. Visitors areFebruary welcome 13to , 2019whipped edition potatoes, glazed carrots, Tickets are required, and they are ardous asteroids. The mission set up their own telescopes on wheat roll, fresh fruit, orange will target the tiny 150-meter juice. available in advance at the Com- the hill. munity Center business office for diameter moon of binary asteroid Observing will begin at around Thursday, February 28: Cheese a small fee. For more informa- Didymos, striking it with the 540 7 p.m. and continue for two lasagna roll-up with marinara tion about City of Greenbelt art kg DART spacecraft. In this talk, hours. Attendees are asked to sauce, corn, green peas, Italian programs, visit greenbeltmd.gov/ Richardson will provide back- park in the ballfield lot, not up bread, tropical fruit, apple juice. arts or call 301-397-2208. ground about asteroids (including on the hill, unless bringing a Friday, March 1: Menu not yet More Community Events binaries), the hazard they pose telescope. The star party will be available. Film: What Happened are located throughout the and possible corresponding miti- canceled without notice if it is gation strategies and details about hopelessly cloudy. 2 Chocolate City paper. the DART mission. On Thursday, February 28, Old Greenbelt Theatre will screen the documentary, What Happened 2 Chocolate City, at 7:30 p.m. This film explores the phenom- enon of gentrification as it affects the black community of Washing- ton, D.C. The city’s demographic shifts are illustrated through the story of three generations of Davinci Resolve Bootcamp - $25 Washingtonians. The film is free Saturday, Feb. 23rd from 9:30am-3:30pm and all ages are welcome. The film will be followed by a discus- This day long class is designed for members who want to sion with its director, Mignotae Kebede. learn the basics of editing on Davinci Resolve, a free software known for dominating the coloring world. Limit 4 At Greenbelt Park people. Prerequisite: Orientation. Saturday, February 23: Spring Farm Life 200 Years Ago. GATe Annual Membership Meeting Through the work of Eric Sloane, Sunday, March 10th at 3pm famous for his drawings and paintings of early American life, and with examples of the tools Join us in the GATe studio (15 Crescent Rd. Greenbelt MD, farmers then wielded, listen to a 20770 Suite #204) for our annual membership meeting. The ranger talk on pioneer days in the meeting includes a recap of the year’s events at GATe and woods of Greenbelt. Meet at the voting on board members. Any member whose membership Ranger Station at 11 a.m. is up to date 7 days prior to the meeting can vote and/or run Sunday, February 24: Join the for a board position. Refreshments will be provided. Greenbelt Park Walking Club for . a mid-winter 1.4-mile trail walk around the park loop road. Meet at the Sweetgum Picnic Area at 1 p.m. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, February 21, 2019 Obituaries Greenbelters are saddened to Robert Frederick Fatmata Turay Drive, Fatmata with her hus- wish to honor Fatmata’s memory learn of the tragic death of Bob band Abdul Turay collected and with a gift supporting vulnerable Lange, son of David Lange and Lange shipped several tons of shoes residents of Sierra Leone are stepson of David’s wife, Sandra. and clothing to benefit victims asked to contact Abdul Turay at Bob, who grew up in Greenbelt, of civil war and the ebola epi- 240-640-0082 or Turayabdul64@ was living in Indiana with his demic in their home country. yahoo.com. Gently used clothing family. David Lange is himself The News Review reported on and toys would also be welcome recently home from the hospital, their presentation at a Reel and for “Baby Favor,” who will soon recovering from surgery. Meal program organized by the be recovering at home. We extend condolences to the Prince George’s County Peace & family of Fatmata Turay, a resi- Justice Coalition at the New Deal dent of Greenbelt East, who died Café in 2013 – and also recently Memorial Service on January 16. published Abdul’s letter on the There will be a memorial Also, our condolences to the challenges faced by immigrants PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO service in honor of Fred Wil- family and friends of Jim Mc-
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO in the Greenbelt area. Fatmata Turay cox, resident, local musician Graw, a resident of Lakewood, Bob Lange In addition to her husband and teacher, who died in Oc- who died on February 12. Abdul and daughter Favor, now tober. The service will be held Congratulations to the city Born March 23, 1959, in Fatmata Salamatu Mahoi- living in New Carrollton, Fatmata on Saturday, March 2, at 10 for its momentous and inspiring Washington, D.C., to David W. Turay, formerly of Greenbelt leaves many relatives in Sierra a.m. at the Greenbelt Commu- commemoration of Black History Lange and Roberta Susan (Mc- East, died unexpectedly at the Leone and several in Maryland nity Church, 1 Hillside Road. Month on Sunday, February 17, Fadden) Lange. Died February age of 39 on January 16, 2019. and New York. The family is Come and share memories of at the Community Center. 1, 2019, near Indianapolis, Ind., Fatmata was born in 1980 facing additional adversity as Mr. Wilcox either Share your accomplishments, while driving on treacherous ice to the family of a traditional 2-year-old Favor is facing a ma- during the service milestones and news in the Our to work. He was a math teacher Paramount Chief in Sierra Le- jor health issue for which she has or casually over re- Neighbors column. Send details at Northwest Middle School in one. After completing secondary received treatment at Children’s freshments follow- of your news items to editor@ Indianapolis. school in Freetown, she came to National Hospital and Kennedy ing the service. greenbeltnewsreview.com. He attended Greenbelt schools the United States in 2000, living in Philadelphia and New York Krieger Institute. and graduated from Parkdale At 2 p.m. on Saturday ,Febru- High School. He especially en- before moving to Maryland. She earned a Certificate of Nursing ary 23, Fatmata Mahoi-Turay’s joyed their drama program. life will be celebrated at Re- He received two Bachelor Assistant, providing skilled and loving care in that role for many deemers Church of Christ in of Science degrees (Math and Lanham, followed by repast at Physics) from the University of seniors and homebound individu- “And if thine eyes be turned towards justice, choose als in Greenbelt and nearby areas. St. Theodore Church Hall. In Central Florida (2000), two Mas- lieu of flowers, Greenbelters who thou for thy neighbor that which thou choosest ter of Science degrees (Math and While living on Greenbrook for thyself.” – Bahá’í Writings Physics) and a Master of Arts from the California Institute of Integral Studies (2006). He also was a journeyman ironworker. Survivors include his wid- Greenbelt Baha'i' Community ow Martina Schmidt Lange and 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 daughter Rhiannon of the home [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org in Greencastle, Ind.; daughter Jessica (Cameron), daughter Ari- elle (Jimmy), brother Jonathan (Katherine), sister Alice, step- ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH brother Alex (Brianne) Barnes, Search for Authenticity 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 step-brother David Barnes, father 301-474-4322 and step-mother David and San- Mass Schedule: dra Lange. Also four grandchil- Never put a period where a comma should be . . . dren: Destiny, Connor, Olivia and Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Greenbelt Community Church Crixus. Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. A future memorial gathering Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. will be announced. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Join us for Sunday’s Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe Whoever you are and wherever you message at 10:15 are on your Spiritual journey, you are “Frenemies” welcome HERE. Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 1 Hillside Road, Greenbelt 301-474-6171 Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Catholic Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Community Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community of Greenbelt February 24 10 a.m. MASS Christian Science Church "Two Hearts for Justice" Sundays 10 A.M. 8300 Adelphi Road, Municipal Building Rev. Eleanor Piez , Guest Minister; with Paul Wester, Worship Associate Hyattsville, MD and the Choir ALL ARE WELCOME. Poet Marilou Awiakta wrote: “Creation often needs two hearts, All things are become new. one to root and one to flower…” The work of social justice is our 2 Corinthians 5:7 flowering heart that reaches outward to the world with beauty and compassion. Let us discover the rooted heart, that our flowering Sunday School 10:30 a.m. heart also needs. Church Service 10:30 a.m. Worship with us at Wednesday meeting 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Across America and Canada Greenbelt Baptist Church Mishkan Torah Mishkan Torah Congregation joins hundreds Congregation of synagogues celebrating Shabbat and invites you to a Community Potluck Biblical 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 Confessional An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali- Friday March 1 at 6 p.m. Pot luck Reformed tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes 8 p.m. Services your extended family in the 21st century. Gospel Centered Everyone invited, singles, couples, families – all ages. Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Bring vegetarian food ready to eat, requiring no heating or cooking Sunday School Worship Service Evening Service Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. 9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. A-F appetizer, side dish, or salad; Opportunity for leadership development. G-N main dish; O-Z dessert or beverage «101 Greenhill Rd. Greenbelt MD» Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. www.greenbeltbaptist.org Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. Interfaith families are welcome. RSVP to [email protected] 301-474-4212 Mihkan Torah, 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt @GreenbeltBaptist Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Thursday, February 21, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5
INVITATION TO BID Greenbelt Lake Dam Repair Project City Information & Events City of Greenbelt Bid No. 2018-02-B GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MEETINGS FOR FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 1 The City of Greenbelt will Municipal Building, Monday, February 25, 2019, 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 25 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL- accept bids from qualified construction companies ORGANIZATION MEETING at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. Live on for the Greenbelt Lake Call to Order Verizon 21, Comcast 71 & 996 and Streaming at Dam Repair Project until Roll Call www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 22, 2019. The project includes Consent Agenda – Approval of Staff Recommendations Tuesday, February 26 at 3:00pm, SENIOR CITIZENS three phases of construction (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved as ADVISORY COMMITTEE at Greenbelt Community Center, involving chimney filter and toe recommended by staff, subject to removal from the Consent Agenda 15 Crescent Road. On the Agenda: Greenbelt Connection, FORA/ drain installation, embankment by Council.) GAIL update, Widowed Persons update, Reappointment to Commit- raising and spillway repair. tee, Staircase Edging update, and Not for Seniors Only topic discus- Approval of Agenda and Additions Bid packages may be sion obtained electronically at COMMUNICATIONS Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00pm, ADVISORY COMMITTEE http://www.greenbeltmd. Presentations gov/planning_code starting - Heart Health Awareness Month Proclamation ON EDUCATION at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. On Friday, February 22, 2019. A - WSSC Presentation on Boxwood Waterline Replacement Project the Agenda: Club Facilitators’ Meeting, Educator Awards – Prepara- tions, 2019 Nominations, and Updates – Ace Grant Awards pre-bid meeting will be held Petitions and Requests on site (meet at the parking (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the City Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30pm, GREEN ACES AND GREEN lot of Buddy Attick Park; 555 Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) TEAM at Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. On the Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD Minutes of Council Meeting Agenda: Complete and Green Streets Policy document presentation 20770) on Thursday, March Administrative Reports and Updates from Sustainability Framework / Green Team Circles 7, 2019 at 10:00am. Anyone * Committee Reports needing additional information Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30pm PARK AND may contact Terri Hruby at the LEGISLATION RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING at Community A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of Professional City’s Department of Planning On the Agenda: Grant Review Panel Services To Undertake a Feasibility Study And To Create Concept En- Center, 15 Crescent Road. and Community Development gineered Design Plans (Up To 30%) For Bikeway Facilities On Hanover – PRAB Representative, Recreation and Parks Master Plan ◦Next at (301) 345-5417 or at Parkway From Sabra & Associates At A Cost Of $59,685. Steps, Beltway Plaza Redevelopment ◦Feb 4 - Work Session Review, [email protected]. 2nd Reading and Adoption Sustainable Land Care Policy ◦Update OTHER BUSINESS Thursday, February 28 at 7:00pm, FOREST PRESERVE DONATION DROP-OFF - Prince George’s County Clean Water Partnership Project - Green- ADVISORY BOARD at Public Works Facility, 555 Crescent Green Drop Charitable brook Lake Improvement Road. On the Agenda: Review PEPCO tree tagging in Boxwood Donations - University Square Outfall Restoration Project Tract, Review new version of Sustainable Land Care Policy, Continue https://www.gogreendrop. - State Legislation discussion of Executive Summary, Begin discussion of Contingen- com/acceptable-items/ - Policy on Local Hiring in Landscaping Contracts cies, Stream naming project (update from Owen) Saturday, February 23 - Amazon HQ2 The schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that - Replacement Weapons for Police 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon *- Resignation from Advisory Group a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. or until the truck is full *- Appointments to Advisory Group Parking lot between City *- Reappointment to Advisory Group PRESIDENTS’ DAY OF SERVICE Office and the Community 21. Council Activities February 23, 2019 Center 22. Council Reports Info: 301-474-8308 Public Works Building 555 Crescent Road 10AM – 1PM SCHEDULING OF FUTURE MEETINGS Be a part of the community effort to protect trees from beaver NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular Coun- cil meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens are in- herbivory at Buddy Attick Park. Volunteers will work with Public vited to attend. If special accommodations are required for any dis- Works staff to place wire caging around the trunks of native trees abled person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the to protect them from beaver herbivory. meeting day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 or e-mail [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. Reminders: • Bring a reusable water bottle VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES • Wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes • Students: bring community-service forms Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There are currently vacancies on: Advisory Committee of Questions? Contact Environmental Coordinator Education, Arts Advisory Board, Board of Elections, Commu- Jason Martin at [email protected] nity Relations Advisory Board, Greenbelt Advisory Commit- tee on Environmental Sustainability, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee. THE 2019 GREENBELT YOUTH MUSICAL Info: 301-474-8000 HOMEWARD BOUND Community Art Drop-In Sunday, March 3 THE TALE OF ODYSSEUS AND PENELOPE Greenbelt Community Written and directed by Christopher Cherry Center, 15 Crescent Rd. Based on The Odyssey by Homer TELLING A STORY
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BEAUCHAMP continued from page 1 Rays on the Roof Addresses Investment/Donation Options by Cathie Meetre
Some Greenbelters have ex- Co-op rules state that mem- pressed questions or concerns bers may be either individuals or about the donation and invest- organizations. This means that ment programs proposed to fund businesses and groups (e.g. other the Co-op’s solar roof project. co-ops, stores, professional and These notes are also available consulting firms and other busi- as FAQs on the Co-op’s website nesses) may invest up to $10,000 at greenbelt.coop/cms/join/solar- as well as donating an unlimited array-project/frequently-asked- amount. questions/. Donations Investments Donations are of two types. According to Board Member An individual may Dr. Bill Jones, who oversees a) donate a specific larger sum the Board’s investment strategy, of money directly, or when a Co-op member invests b) may purchase $1, $3 or $5 in Co-op under this program, the tickets at the cash register. 1962 (25th anniversary) News Review staff: Front row from left, Bess Halperin, Harry Zubkoff, Al Skol- total of their current member- There is no dollar limit on nik, Virginia Beauchamp and Bernice Kastner. Second row, Rita Fisher, Thea Lovell, Elaine Skolnik, ship balance in the Co-op and donations. Dorothy Sucher and Dorothy White. Back row, Izzy Parker, Victor Fisher, Russell Greenbaum, Margaret investment in Rays on the Roof Because Co-op is not a 501(c) Thompson, Mary Lou Williamson and Syd Kastner. may not total more than $10,000. (3), donations are not (nor would Member capital held by Co-op is ever have been even prior to the returning to the U.S. on May is modest and unassuming, a the private writings of the Catho- not a guaranteed investment (nor new tax laws) tax deductible as 9, 1947. She met her husband, beloved teacher, has integrity, lic nuns who nursed the soldiers has it ever been) and the capital an itemized deduction on indi- George E. Beauchamp, Jr., while tenacity, humor, warmth and is on the battlefield following the investment was originally re- vidual income taxes. Investors both were in graduate school at productive and creative. We feel Battle of Gettysburg, “The Sisters quired in 1984 by lenders to the in doubt should seek qualified the University of Chicago where that she is a very outstanding and the Soldiers,” also won ac- newly-formed Co-op as evidence tax advice. she received her Ph.D. in English person and one that is not only claim for its gripping eyewitness of community commitment, ac- Donations are an important in 1955. The couple had three notable locally, but nationally and accounts before, during and after cording to Richard Bates, who part of fund-raising efforts and children: Edith, George and John. internationally as well.” She also the battle. was on the Co-op board at that can be combined with invest- The Beauchamp family moved participated in the work of the In 1991, Beauchamp was time. There is no FDIC insur- ments of varying lengths (4, 7 to the 8 Court of Crescent Road Greenbelt Nursery School, Gray named to the Prince George’s ance or Maryland state insurance and 10 years) as a mix-and-match in 1957. From 1963 to 1965 the Panthers, Greenbelt Arts Associa- County Women’s Hall of Fame on these investments and it is option. By donating an amount family lived in Lagos, Nige- tion, Senior Housing Association and in 2003 she was inducted possible (though Co-op believes approximately equal to the in- ria, where she helped found the and GIVES. into the Maryland Women’s Hall highly unlikely) that the investor terest on an investment, donors American International School In 1976, Beauchamp became of Fame. The citation notes that will not get their money back at can offset the cost of interest to of Lagos in 1964, serving on a founding member of the Wom- she “is a pioneer, risk taker, intel- the term of the investment. The Co-op while still retrieving their their first school board, which en’s Action Coalition of Prince lectual with a vision and has giv- investor must assess their ability initial investment in full. For ex- she recently described as one of George’s County, a network of en women the power to believe to take this risk. ample, a donation of $2,000 and her proudest achievements. When diverse women’s groups. She they have a history to be proud Jones confirms that if no part an investment of $8,000 will re- the family returned, they moved served on the Prince George’s of, and a future to believe in.” of the project (which includes turn $10,000 to the originator by into a new home on Maplewood County Commission on Women In 2015, the University of the new roof and the solar ar- the end of the investment period. Court. Beauchamp again taught from 1990 to 1993. She also Maryland and the American As- ray) goes ahead, contributions Other Concerns at the university and volunteered worked with others on founding sociation of University Women (either donations or investments, The Co-op Board makes the on the newspaper. A few months the University’s Ollie program for gathered 40 women and men but excluding cash-register ticket following assurances based on after moving in, her husband life-long learning. from many parts of her life to donations) to Rays on the Roof concerns and questions raised by was sent to Saigon for several Beauchamp coordinated lec- honor her, holding a program will be returned as is. Most of members: years by the State Department tures for women scholars at the titled: A Celebration of a Lifelong these funds are currently still • Co-op’s lease, as amended, during the Vietnam War, while University of Maryland and wrote Champion of Equity for Women, in pledge form. Interest on the specifically addresses lease du- she and the children stayed in books and articles, including A Virginia Walcott Beauchamp in investments begins on the official ration, ownership of the array Greenbelt. When there was time, Private War: Letters and Diaries her 95th year. start of the project, to be deter- and its products and confirms she enjoyed playing bridge at the of Madge Preston 1862-1867. The Beauchamp marriage mined based on state funding and Community Center and attended The diaries chronicle the every- ended in divorce. She is sur- project readiness. See ROOF, page 8 cultural events. She took great day middle-class life of a 19th vived by her daughter Edith, of pride in her children and, much century Baltimore woman as Greenbelt; sons George (Deb- later, her grandchildren. well as her private life where bie) of New Smyrna Beach, Fla; At the News Review, Beau- she records her husband’s rages, John (Esther), of Baltimore; five CALVERT FARM CSA 2019 champ held all of the editorial infidelities, beatings and verbal grandchildren: Catherine, George positions: editor, reporter, edito- abuse. She also worked on a 15- Aaron, Leslie, Kristen and Al- FRUIT & VEGGIE SUBSCRIPTION rial writer and senior copy editor. year collaboration through the len Beauchamp and two great- WE DIG OUR CUSTOMERS She was a member of the board Folger Library on restoring and grandsons. of directors for most of those republishing a 16th century best A memorial service is planned years. During the paper’s 75th seller, first published in London for later in the year. anniversary celebration, Beau- in 1529 on women in Tudor Eng- Amy Hansen and Sandra WWW.CALVERTFARM.COM champ recalled picking up the land and how they should live Lange contributed to this report. paper from her doorstep on the their lives: The Instruction of a THURSDAY DELIVERY TO NEW DEAL CAFÉ first Thursday after the family Christian Woman by Juan Luis moved to town. Soon after, she Vives. Her work with two key answered a call from the paper collaborators, Elizabeth Hageman for more staff. She worked in (University of New Hampshire) the basement of the Parkway of- and Margaret Mikesell (John fice along with then-editor Harry Jay College CUNY) and others Zubkoff and Phyllis Chasanow, a was published in 2002 when she high school girl and later a res- was 82 and taurant critic for the Washington 12 years after Post. Beauchamp is also respon- her official re- sible for recruiting her neighbor, tirement from Mary Lou Williamson, in 1962, the Universi- when asking for help in locating ty. Her writ- a poem by Robert Frost to use in ings and her her class the next morning. Beau- contributions champ, with other senior staff, to achieving helped prepare documents needed gender equity for the 1965 libel suit against the in Maryland paper by a local developer that educational ended in 1970 with a unanimous institutions decision in the paper’s favor by during the the U.S. Supreme Court. first decade of In 2002, the Greenbelt Labor Title IX won Day Festival Committee named her the Gov-
her the Outstanding Citizen. ernor’s Award. NATOLI SHARON BY PHOTO Chairperson Robert Zugby said Her article for Virginia Beauchamp is greeted by University of “Dr. Virginia Beauchamp has the Mary- Maryland System Chancellor William E. “Brit" added distinction to the City of land Histori- Kirwan at a celebration to honor her 95th birthday Greenbelt. She is a dedicated cal Magazine in April, 2015, and her lifelong work championing community worker and leader, drawn from equality and equity for women. Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, February 21, 2019
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What once was used as an Wheeler and his group went reading and adoption at the Feb- Committee Reports Daniel Sandoval, who is interest- after-school program for friends into practices with a little more ruary 25 council meeting. Council accepted the Ethics ed in a career in law enforcement to hang out until their parents stress than the rest. Unfortunately, State Legislation Commission Report #2019-01 or the criminal justice system, picked them up after work turned his group started the season de- Council took actions to sup- that recommended expanding said the program has helped him into a group of 22 students work- pleted after their robot failed port the following state legislative the commission to five members develop leadership skills. Duncan ing diligently and competitively to work, time and time again. proposals: 1) House Bill (HB) in order to ensure that there are Proctor said the goals of the pro- on their robots during the 2016- With the other six groups either 102/ Senate Bill (SB) 442 which adequate commissioners to hear gram promote personal growth 2017 seasons. in states or nationals, Wheeler’s would prohibit the state from any case that may come before through character development As STEM classes and pro- group was the only one that had constructing toll roads or bridges them. With just three members, and improving physical fitness grams continuously grow and not qualified leading up to their without the consent of a majority the report points out, the absence and patriotism, among other ben- evolve across the world, VEX final competition on February 2. of affected counties, 2) HB109/ or recusal of a single member efits. He noted that post members Robotics is expanding, too. Area After weeks of breaking down to SB 285 which would extend the requires the case to be decided must maintain a grade point aver- 53 is among 20,000 teams that rebuild, Wheeler’s team finally ban on the sale or use of certain by just two members. This report age of at least 2.0 and have no rely on and compete in VEX qualified for the state competi- polystyrene food service prod- will be considered at a future serious infractions. Robotics because they are known tion by winning second place ucts on or after January 1, 2020. meeting. The program currently is ac- to be reliable, cost-efficient and out of 31 teams in the last VEX Prince George’s County already Council also accepted a report cepting applications. Master Pa- innovative. meeting. He said when his robot has this ban which the legisla- from the Public Safety Advisory trol Officer Irelisse Fernandez, For the 2018-2019 Area 53 works like expected “it’s like tion would extend to the entire Committee (PSAC) proposing an Explorer Post advisor, said team, being a member is a privi- a cylinder block lifted off your state. 3) HB21/SB279 which that the city install solar lights the explorers have participated in lege. Although there are stressful chest.” would provide matching grants and mile markers along the In- several events and observations, times when robots break or don’t Head coach Campbell reflected to nonprofit organizations for ag- dian Creek Trail to improve the including the Labor Day parade, do what is expected, team mem- on that moment as a tear rolled ing in place programs, 4) HB209 safety of trail users. In addition, National Night Out, domestic bers are equipped to tackle issues down his cheek, “He [Wheeler] which would require that any PSAC recommends bike patrols, calls and arrest procedures. Pri- head on. remained persistent. It’s the per- privately-owned transportation call boxes at the entrances to the vate First Class Konetta Brown, Caleb Wheeler, a former sistence that matters, not the ge- project with tunnels prepare an trail and periodic trimming of also an advisor, noted that there wrestler and current senior on nius.” Wheeler, who has only two environmental impact statement plants not protected under envi- are currently just four of the au- the team, expressed similarities years of experience on the team, in accord with the National En- ronmental regulations. thorized eight post members. She between the two activities. He has earned a role as a mentor to vironmental Policy Act. Anne PSAC also called for a safety clarified that post members can said, “If you want to be good, underclass teammates. “That boy Healey, Greenbelt’s state delegate, review of the WMATA trail once have no felony or misdemeanor that means completely breaking has got a bright future ahead of is the primary sponsor of this bill it is complete, although it noted convictions. yourself. It means maintaining him and I hope I am around to and Delegates Tawanna Gaines that the recommendations for the Resident Bill Orleans, during discipline across your entire team, see it because he’s a good kid,” and Alonzo Washington are co- Indian Creek Trail would also Petitions and Requests, stated that because if one person fails then Campbell said. sponsors. Several in the room likely apply to the WMATA trail. youth with misdemeanor convic- you could possibly lose points Campbell’s passion for robot- indicated that the main project Proclamations tions should be permitted to join for the entire team. I learned to ics and his team stems from the affected by this act would be the Mayor Emmett Jordan pre- the post. remain disciplined for a general similar interest that the Segway proposed hyper-loop. sented a proclamation declaring goal for the benefit of everybody inventor, Dean Kamen, had. Ka- In addition, council also sup- February 17 as Random Acts of on the team.” men propelled the idea that ro- ported 5) SB387/HB669 which Kindness Day and February as Rosenwald School Every member on the team botics fundamentally combines would require that anyone seek- Black History Month in Green- has a job for their respective mechanical engineering with ing to construct a natural gas belt. Planned observances include Annual Celebration The Ridgeley Rosenwald robot that includes either pro- software engineering. And for pipeline obtain certain water a Democratic Club-sponsored School annual black history gramming, designing or building. Campbell, exposing high school quality certifications from the showing of the movie Buffalo month celebration will be held Miles Campbell, another senior students to those concepts is of Maryland Department of the En- Soldiers at the Greenbriar Com- on Sunday, February 24 at 3:30 and son of the head coach, said, utmost importance. “The whole vironment, 6) SB516/HB1158 munity Center, and a showing p.m. at the Ridgeley Rosenwald “Every team is very involved nation is talking about STEM, which would increase Maryland’s and discussion of the documen- School, 8507 Central Avenue, with their own robot and what STEM, STEM. This [robotics] is Renewable Portfolio Standard to tary Power to Deal and a free Capitol Heights. Come and cel- they are doing. But there’s a lot it in reality,” Campbell said. 50 percent by 2030. The current showing of the movie Hidden ebrate the 92nd Anniversary of of cooperation when parts are Lauren Moses is a gradu- standard is 25 percent by 2020. Figures at the Old Greenbelt The- Ridgeley Rosenwald School. The needed or ideas are recommend- ate student in journalism at the Greenbelt’s entire state delegation atre including a speaker from the school opened in 1927 as Colored ed.” He also said most practices University of Maryland and a are cosponsors of this proposal. National Aeronautics and Space School No. 1 in Election District are intense, especially those lead- reporter for the News Review. 7) SB316 would prohibit park- Administration on Sunday, Febru- 13. ing up to competitions. ing of non-electric vehicles in a ary 24. (The events without dates The program will feature a designated charging space. have already happened.) keynote address from Curtis Val- Small Cell Towers In addition to the proclama- entine, member-at-large, Prince Bill Manico submitted a pro- tions, members of the Explorer George’s County Board of Educa- posal modeled in part on a Ta- Post sponsored by the Greenbelt tion. Call 240-264-3415 for more koma Park ordinance for a small Police discussed how the police information. cell notice policy. Council took explorer program benefits them. the proposal under advisement so that the feasibility, cost and practicality could be assessed. The proposed ordinance would set out the process for public notification regarding requests for approval of new small cell towers in Greenbelt. City Attorney Todd Pounds has reviewed the draft and said that he is not sure that the legislation is needed but has no objection if council decides PHOTO BY MARK CAMPBELL BY PHOTO to adopt it. ERHS Robotics team members work on their robot.
ROOF continued from page 7 permission to install. It is fully assessed and there is no concern Cathie Meetre is a News Re- Greenbelt Federal Credit Union aligned with bond bill require- about the ability of Co-op to ex- view reporter. She is assisting the 112 Centerway, Roosevelt Center ments. tend its existing member capital Co-op with various administrative • The Co-op’s finances have program to accommodate new and organizational tasks but does been either reviewed or audited levels of investment. not have a vote on any decision. in every year of its history and Readers are encouraged to Tax Loan Special its financial statements are issued submit questions directly and Rate as low as 6% APR by the auditors. raise their concerns or comments How Do Animals Stay • Co-op is financially solvent about Rays on the Roof directly and though sales are not spectac- to the Co-op board. Questions Warm in Winter? On Friday, February 22 and ular, it has a positive cash flow. and observations are most wel- Greenbelt FCU Your Community Credit Union • Reserves are low. This, how- come as they allow the board Saturday, February 23 from 10 ever, is a significant factor in to understand what information a.m. to 1 p.m., the Patuxent Re- since 1937 motivating the bond bill request needs are. If the question raises search Refuge offers a program which, in addressing the roof/so- a new concern, it can be investi- on Staying Warm in Winter. Find Apply online at www.greenbeltfcu.com out how animals stay warm, lar project, also offers the means gated promptly. Call us for more information 301-474-5900 to build reserves. Questions regarding the Rays through hands-on activities, crafts • Co-op’s sprinkler system did on the Roof Campaign should be and games for all ages. This is a leak at one time, but was long directed to Co-op Board Member drop-in program; come and leave when ready. The program is for *APR= annual percentage rate. Rate based on credit. since repaired and remains fully Bill Jones (301-442-8623). He Rate subject to change without notice. functional, meeting all regulatory is available between 10:30 a.m. all ages; no registration is neces- sary. For more information call Federally insured by NCUA requirements. and 10:30 p.m. except Thursdays, • SEC requirements at both when he is available from 10:30 301-497-5887 or visit the website federal and state levels have been a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent.
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Savor Satisfaction of Success Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, by Jamal Williams www.greenbeltmd.gov/police Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. There are many reasons a person would choose to par- Stun Gun attempted thefts from vehicles ticipate in a marathon: exercise, February 13, 5:35 p.m., and widespread vehicular vandal- personal achievement and hap- 6200 block Springhill Drive. A ism. Among other incidents were piness are a few. It also takes a 17-year-old nonresident youth the following: lot of preparation, practice and was arrested for possession of A wheel lock key was taken mental determination to complete an electronic control device (stun in the 200 block Lakeside Drive the 26.2 mile race. But the best gun) during the investigation of after a window was broken to part about it is simple: the race a suspicious and occupied ve- gain access. The following items is open to anyone who wants to hicle. He was released to a parent were taken from possibly un- give it a try. pending action by the Juvenile locked vehicles: money and a Raj Bhanot, who coordinates Justice System. metro card (6800 block Damsel the annual George Washington’s Assault Court); sneakers, notebook and Birthday Marathon, described February 8, 6:48 p.m., 6000 money (7800 Lakecrest Drive) the event as an opportunity for block Greenbelt Road. A loss pre- and a notebook computer (also in growth and giving back. “I’ve vention officer at Giant observed the 7800 block Lakecrest Drive). been running marathons for more a shoplifter take merchandise and A set of four tires and rims than 10 years and it is a way to leave the store. He attempted to was taken in the 5800 block give back to the running commu- Runners prepare for the start of the annual George Washington's Birthday Marathon on Northway, on Sunday, February 17. detain the man, at which time the Cherrywood Terrace and in the nity,” he said. Bhanot reminded man struck him multiple times 8200 block Greenbelt Station runners to not put so much pres- - Photos by Jamal Williams and then fled. The officer refused Parkway, a window was broken sure on themselves and to live treatment for minor injuries. out and the owner’s manual and in the moment during the race. Theft a first aid kit were taken. In the “Enjoy yourself, be in the zone February 7, 4:53 p.m., 8100 6000 block Springhill Drive four and don’t try and compete with block Lakeside Drive. A package tires on one vehicle were punc- others.” was taken from the front stoop of tured. In a third incident in the Aileen Kroll, co-director at the a residence. 7800 block Lakecrest Drive a Center for Dynamic Community February 10, 11 a.m., 6900 window was broken out and a Governance, is an experienced block Hanover Parkway. A pack- wheel lock key was taken, along runner who has competed in age was removed from the front with several lug nuts from the many 5k, 10k, half- and full-mar- stoop of a residence. tires. athons over the years. With each February 12, 5 p.m., 7500 Power tools were removed race, a new memory is made. “It block Greenbelt Road. Money from two work vans in the 9100 takes a lot of courage to be out was taken from an unattended block Edmonston Road after a there that long. They are all very purse at Safeway. door was forced open in one van special to me, each race has a Disorderly Conduct and a window was broken out in different feel,” she said. February 7, 7:48 p.m., 7400 another. Kroll participated in the block Greenbelt Road. A 24-year- Paint was scratched in the George Washington’s Birthday old resident man was arrested and 7800 block Hanover Parkway. Marathon, which started near charged with disorderly conduct Windows were broken out on ve- the Greenbelt Youth Center on by officers responding to a report hicles in the 7900 block Lakecrest Sunday, February 17, and contin- of a man threatening an employee Drive, 6800 Damsel Court, and in ued onto roads on the Beltsville at Ross Dress for Less. He was the 100 block Westway. Agricultural Research Center. Linsey Malig-Mayhew, Aileen Kroll and Marina Goldgisser show released on citation pending trial. A purse was removed in the While this was not her first time their excitement after finishing the marathon. Vandalism 7500 block Hanover Parkway running in a marathon, Kroll February 9, 3:38 p.m., 7800 after a window was broken and made her first appearance in the race as well. Though she with the satisfaction of meeting block Hanover Parkway. A traffic a pocketknife was taken from this marathon with her team, the had much experience running, a tough challenge. Though they cone was thrown through the pa- a possibly unlocked vehicle in Sprintsteens. It was also her first Kroll recalled a time when racing did not cross the finish line first, tio window of a vacant residence. the 200 block Lakeside Drive. time running the race as a relay wasn’t always open for every- Kroll said completing the race Vehicle Crime Finally, in the 6000 block Green- event. one to join. “It used to only be was an accomplishment in itself. One vehicle was stolen from belt Road, the person advised The relay run consisted of geared to the elite runners, partic- “Some people run unprepared, the 9100 block Edmonston Court, that surveillance footage showed three loops with each runner ularly white men. Women weren’t some people even run barefoot, a white 2005 Ford F-250 pickup a man get out of a red Nissan responsible for completing their allowed to participate at first, but just show up and do whatever it truck with Md. tags 1DG8604. Pathfinder and hit his windshield, own part of the marathon. The now there’s equal opportunity,” is that you do,” she said. There were multiple thefts and cracking it. first two runners made a relay she explained. Kroll was happy Jamal Williams is a gradu- exchange after completing their to see that men and women of all ate student in journalism at the portion of the marathon, leaving ages, sizes and backgrounds are University of Maryland and a The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information the last runner responsible for able to participate in the event. reporter for the News Review. leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved finishing the race. “All times are “What I love about running is compiled, sent online and are crimes reported in the blotter. that it is available to anyone in done in comradery,” Kroll ex- any condition. You don’t need Call 1-866-411-TIPS. plained. Running alongside Kroll UMD Poets Open Mic any specific skills to join and it People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the were teammates Linsey Malig- brings people together because At MilkBoy ArtHouse Mayhew and Marina Goldgisser, Milk x Honey Spoken Word Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. it is not exclusive to one kind who would be competing in the Open Mic will take place on AD ofFOR person,” NEWS she REVIEWsaid. “Whether first and third legs of the race, Tuesday, February 26 at 9 p.m. you’re walking or running, all respectively. Both are teachers at at the MilkBoy ArtHouse in Col- you need is a pair of sneakers Springbook High School in Silver lege Park. PLEASEand you’re RUN good ON to go.”FEBRUARY 21 Spring; Malig-Mayhew teaches Milk x Honey is a After more than four hours, special education and Goldgisser free open mic hosted by the Sprintsteens crossed the finish teaches science. Having prepared UMD’s Terpoets. line. 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national Little League, this is BUCCA STEVE BY PHOTO one of many issues that players PHOTO BY PATRICK KEATON PATRICK BY PHOTO Construction of the new seats at the Eleanor Roosevelt High School and coaches don’t have to worry stadium nears completion. about. While the previous pitch Greenbelt Youth Baseball Little group was for players ages 9 to League logo 12, the new divisions split play- ers into 9- to 10-year-old and the help they can get to accom- 11- to 12-year-old groups. modate more players. This is one of many reasons The team has been active Greenbelt Baseball President since 1951. Keaton said that after Patrick Keaton pushed for the 68 years, there were many rea- league to join. “Little League sons they decided to make this helps groups produce a positive switch. One was some changes baseball experience for youth. in personnel over the past year. They can provide us guidance, “Last year was a chaotic year training and all kinds of things at times. We had some coach we didn’t have access to before turnover at the end of the year,” to help us do a better job,” said he said. Keaton. Now, Keaton hopes the tran- David Lynch, a board mem- sition to Little League will cre- ber and coach, said he has some ate only positive changes for
substantial work to do for the the community. “It just feels WILLIAMSON LOU MARY BY PHOTO latter role, including studying a like Greenbelt should have Lit- The snow shows off the bright red winterberries. 220-page Little League rulebook tle League. Little League is all and memorizing the permitted about providing a place for kids coaching practices. that’s safe, that’s high quality, Yet, as a parent, he is very where kids can learn and have excited about the product of all fun. It feels like that’s what of his required studying. Greenbelt is about.” “I’m just thrilled at the oppor- The league will be hosting • Companionship tunity to see my son develop fur- a fundraising event with a free • Transportation • Errands/ ther and play on a broader scale. showing of The Sandlot at the shopping • Light The larger the interest and the Old Greenbelt Theatre at 11:00 housekeeping more you play, I think it really a.m. on February 23. An evalua- • Medication reminders creates that interest to continue tion, or tryout, for players age 9 • Support hospice care • and the level of development and older will be held March 9 Meal preparation • Bathing/grooming • Alzheimers’s Care happens faster,” he said. at McDonald Field. One of the larger changes Nora Eckert is a graduate Lynch is excited about is the 2 Hour Minimum • Up to 24 hours a Day • 365 Days a Year • Employee Based • Licensed • student in journalism at the Uni- chance for players to potentially Insured • Bonded Workers Comp • Free Care Consultation 7 Days a Week • Established 1998 versity of Maryland and a re- compete in the Little League porter for the News Review. www.hearttoheartseniorcareservices.com • 301-937-7504 World Series. It’s just one of the many new possibilities that have opened up for players that didn’t Continental Movers exist before. Free boxes A lack of manpower is one Local – Long Distance of the biggest challenges for the $80 x two men Greenbelt Little League. The $90 x three men entire staff is volunteer. Keaton, 301-340-0602 who is hoping for increased 202-438-1489 Do you need help De-Cluttering or Organizing? Do you need help De -Cluttering or Organizing? membership in the League, ex- www.continentalmovers.net Freedom Realty has partnered with Susan Barker to offer services Freedom Realty has partnered with Susan Barker to offer services plained that they will need all ranging from estate cleanout to everyday organization! Call for Info! ranging from estate cleanout to everyday organization! Call for Info! w ***FOR SALE*** ***FOR SALE*** 33H Ridge Rd, 2BA 1.5BA 33H Ridge Rd, 2BA 1.5BA Greenbelt Auto & Truck Repair Inc. W/ Screened Porch Addition!! Main Level Half Bath! W/ Screened Porch Addition!! Main Level Half Bath! 11F Hillside Rd 2BR, 1BA Frame Interior 11F Hillside Rd 2BR, 1BA Frame Interior
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Greenbelt honored its history part of such a “phenomenal pro- and looked to the future with a gram.” mixture of art, poetry, dance and Mayor Emmett Jordan talked passionate speeches at Sunday’s about Greenbelt’s complicated Black History Month celebration history, reminding attendees how at the Community Center. the community was built with the Booming drums accompanied hard labor of African Americans the presenters as they walked to who were not permitted to live the stage, and emcee Brian Butler in the all-white community when opened the ceremony with, “we it began. Today, over 50 percent call on the ancestors of all those of Greenbelt residents are Afri- present to join with us in love can American. “Black history is and peace as we celebrate Black American history, so as a com- History Month.” While paying munity we are all celebrating homage to those who came be- together,” Jordan said. fore, the event also focused on Councilmember Colin Byrd the future of Greenbelt. After shared his pride and gratitude at asking for the permission of the being the second African Ameri- oldest attendee to proceed with can to be elected to the Greenbelt the ceremony, Butler also asked City Council, and thanked Jordan the youngest member of the audi- for being the first. He expressed ence for permission to proceed. the importance of acknowledg- The importance of empower- ing the wrongs done to Afri- PHOTO BY AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO ing youth was a main theme in can Americans in Greenbelt and Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Champion Step Squad, Dem Raider Boyz, performs at the Prince George’s County Board across the nation, but to continue Black History Month Celebration at the Community Center. of Education Chair Dr. Alvin focusing on moving forward. Thornton’s speech. He proclaimed “I look forward to working education is the key to moving with the community to continue Greenbelt forward, receiving roar- to remember our past, to make THORNTON continued from page 1 ing applause when he said, “I am sure our future is bright, and to the product of public education.” make sure now and forever …. Although Thornton said After years of battling injus- Thornton’s speech was fol- Greenbelt is a place of love, joy Greenbelt has made sweeping tice and prejudice, Thornton is lowed by Dem Raider Boyz Step and happiness for all its resi- progress, he spoke about remain- not stopping now. Squad, who performed a powerful dents.” Nicole Williams, who ing local and national challenges. “Let’s not get tired! I’m 70 and elaborate routine, inspired by helped promote the event, said When Prince George’s County years old and I am in no way Black History Month, that they she was amazed by the turnout. voted to pass a resolution to tired ... there is work to be prepared in just one week. The While she and other organiz- discuss the Black Lives Matter done on behalf of our babies.” crowd sat on the edge of their ers expected between 50 to 100 movement in schools in Febru- Thornton said fighting for seats while the boys stepped people, over 200 showed. “I think ary, some community members a strong education system and with stunning precision, evoking that’s a testament to the city and wondered why such focus needed reducing the wealth gap are laughter, gasps and several stand- to the community,” she said. to be paid to it. “Black is really two of the most important is- ing ovations. Nora Eckert is a graduate stu- a surrogate for an aspiration to sues Americans must conquer Coach Richard Melvern said dent in journalism at the Univer- achieve justice and equality for to create a better future for he was proud they could be a sity of Maryland and a reporter all of us,” Thornton said. children. It is something he for the News Review. This sense of inequality, he has focused his career on, par- said, is being deepened by Presi- ticularly with his pioneering dent Donald Trump, who chal- actions on the Thornton Com- ALISHA TAYLOR-STYLES BY PHOTO Cardboard and tempura paint lenged President Barack Obama’s mission, which produced a mask, titled “Roots”, was designed citizenship status, explicitly called state aid formula to better fund by Godwill Tewan, a 7th grader developing nations by derogatory Maryland schools. from Greenbelt Middle School. names and promi- nently displays “We’ll fight to ensure our Andrew Jackson’s children don’t inherit the burdens portrait in the Oval I inherited. They don’t deserve Office. them,” he said. “Presidents Day It was a message that reso- is tomorrow. May- nated with attendees, from the be one day we’ll cheers and exclamations of again have a presi- agreement to the quiet head-nod- dent who deserves ding at more somber moments. Presidents Day,” “I was touched by his speech, Thornton said to his meaning of bringing us to- laughter and ap- gether and we’ve got to start plause, adding, with our students,” said JoAnne “You got that? Put Ward-Small, a Greenbelt resi- that on Facebook.” dent and former public school PHOTO BY RASHANNA PAYRE RASHANNA BY PHOTO counselor. Some traveled from surround- ing communities to hear Thorn- ton speak, and were not disap- pointed. “Very powerful,” said Dwight Scott, a Capitol Heights resident. “He touched on some really great things especially as the nation Greenbelt Middle School art teacher Alisha Taylor- is moving sort of backwards at
Styles (left) and Lois Rosado speak at the event. AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO this moment. We should be fully
PHOTO BY RASHANNA PAYRE RASHANNA BY PHOTO Mecca Lartigue previews her dance for the up- aware of that.” Brian Butler emcees the event. coming Greenbelt Youth Musical.
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