GREENBELT

News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 70, No. 24 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 MAY 3, 2007 Council and FOP Reach Accord On Final Collective Bargaining by James Giese

In spite of multiple presen- Michael McLaughlin the agree- cess,” he declared. tations, ceremonial signings, a ment will become effective July Mayor Judith Davis declared public hearing and lengthy “ad- 1. It provides an average pay the contract approval to be “an ministrative” reports by coun- increase for officers over the next historic occasion.” She declared cilmembers, the Greenbelt City three years of 19 percent, with a that other municipal jurisdic- Council held a reasonably short seven percent increase provided tions were following the process regular meeting on April 21 of this year at a cost of $462,000. closely. Councilmember Konrad just under two hours. Besides a Other agreement terms would Herling declared that Eleanor and public hearing on the proposed expand the distance away an Franklin Roosevelt, whose pic- city budget (see story on page 6) officer’s residence might be and tures are on the wall of the coun- Competing in the 4x800 event were, left to right, Tasha council approved the city’s first still be permitted to take home a cil chambers, would be proud of Stanley, Marika Walker, Tameka Jameson and Dominique collective bargaining agreement police vehicle. McLaughlin es- this action. “This brings us into Lockhart. with the non-command members timates this cost at $50,000. An the 21st Century,” he stated. of the police department, ap- increased buy back program for Chief James Craze also com- proved contracting for reconstruc- unused leave will cost the city mended the efforts of the bargain- ERHS Girls’ Track Team tion work on Breezewood Drive another $34,700. The agreement ing group and introduced them. and recognized volunteers who also provides for specialty pay For the officers, they were Rog- Makes Sports History helped clean up the shores of for officers performing specialty ers, Gerald Potts, Michael Lanier On Friday, April 27 the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Greenbelt lake and streams within work. and Scott Kaiser. Management girls’ track team sprinted into sports history at the 113th Penn the city. Each volunteer or group McLaughlin has proposed a was represented by Assistant City Relays in Philadelphia as it accomplished something that no participating in the 19th Annual three percent cost of living pay Manager David Moran, Captain other American girls’ track team has been able to do – win Potomac Watershed Clean-up on adjustment for other employees Thomas Kemp and the city’s la- both the mile- and two-mile relay races in the same year. March 31 received a certificate and some changes in employee bor attorney, Steve Sylvestri. The track meet was held at the University of Pennsylvania’s of recognition from Neal Barnett, classifications. The approved agreement was Franklin Field. chair of the city’s Recycling and The city employed a labor then duly executed by the ap- The Roosevelt Raiders became the first Washington-area Environment Advisory Commit- attorney to assist in preparing propriate signatories who then girls’ team to win at Penn Relays since 1986 and the first tee, and all present posed with the labor code and in conducting shook hands with the manager area team, boys’ or girls’, to win two titles in the same year. the council for a photo. negotiations. According to the and council. Then a group pho- In addition, they are only the second American team to win Bargaining Agreement proposed budget submitted by tograph was taken of all. the 4x800 meter since 1986, a status predominately held by Council unanimously adopted McLaughlin, the cost for these Amicus Curiae Jamaican schools. a resolution approving a collec- services during the past two years City Solicitor Robert Manzi Finishing the two-mile relay in 8:51:19, the Raiders also tive bargaining agreement with will be $32,500. The cost of city informed council that he had booked the second-fastest time ever for a U.S. high school Greenbelt Lodge 32 of the Fra- staff, police management and looked into the possibility of the girls’ team. ternal Order of Police (FOP). police employees in negotiat- city filing a brief as a friend of Eleanor Roosevelt has one of the most dominant running At the 2005 city election voters ing this agreement has not been the court (amicus curiae) in the programs in the area. Under the current leadership of Coach endorsed the city undertaking col- furnished. pending suit filed by opponents Desmond Dunham, the girls’ team continues to add to its lective bargaining with the police. FOP President MPO John to the Intercounty Connector in already enormous trophy wall including 13 outdoor Maryland Subsequently the city adopted a Rogers told council before its support of their efforts. He had state team titles, 18 indoor titles and five cross-country titles. labor code and in February rec- unanimous vote that the collec- determined that there was still This is the team’s first Championship of America. ognized the FOP as a bargaining tive bargaining had been a long time for the city to do so. How- unit. process but a good process. “We According to City Manager have no problems with the pro- See COUNCIL, page 6

Greenbelt Homes to Hold What Goes On Sunday, May 6 Annual Meeting, Election 1 to 5 p.m., Artful Afternoon, Community Center by Mary Moien Monday, May 7 7:30 p.m., City Council The annual meeting of Green- Tables will be set up describing Budget Worksession re: Green belt Homes, Inc. (GHI) will be activities of the many GHI com- Ridge House at Green Ridge held on Thursday, May 17 in the mittees and door prizes; free na- House Greenbelt Community Center at tive plants are anticipated. 7:30 p.m. At the meeting, can- Running for Office Tuesday, May 8 didates for the board of directors This year, elections will be 7:30 p.m., GHI Candidate and audit committee will address held for six of the nine board Forum, Municipal Building the membership. Elections will of director seats. All three audit Wednesday, May 9 follow the meeting and continue committee seats are up for elec- 7:30 p.m., City Council Bud- the next day at the GHI offices. tion for one-year terms. get Worksession with Contri- Six board positions will be up For those considering running bution Groups, Community for election this year; it has been for office, candidates have until Center reported that only some incum- May 11 at 5 p.m. to provide a Thursday, May 10 bents are seeking reelection. consent form to appear on the 7:30 p.m., GDC and GHI Prior to the annual meeting, official ballot. For more infor- Board of Directors Meeting, GHI members will have an op- mation on running for office, call portunity to hear the candidates’ committee chair Alan Turnbull at GHI Board Room ideas and qualifications and ask 301-982-6460 or Debbie Cooley Saturday, May 12 them questions at the Candidate at 301-441-9158. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pet Expo Forum on Tuesday, May 8 at the Proxy, Absentee Voting 2007, Community Center Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m. Members who are unable to Register now for Adult Classes Agenda attend the annual meeting can at Aquatic and Fitness Center. Agenda items include brief request a proxy to vote for them Class Dates are May 7 through statements from the candidates on issues that arise during the June 1. for board and audit committee; an meeting. Requests for proxies update on the Greener Greenbelt must be completed by May 11. The Green Man Festival From left to right, Prep Legend Obea Moore joins Doris Any- nwu, Tameka Jameson, Tasha Stanley and Takecia Jameson Initiative; a bylaw change; elec- Absentee ballots to vote for board begins Sunday, May 6. a tion of members of the Nomina- of directors and audit committee See story on page 8. who competed in the 4x400 event. tions and Elections Committee; and a petition from a member. See GHI MEETING, page 7 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 3, 2007

Grin Belt Letters to the Editor To GSFC Employees THANKS out an urgent call for assistance A Request In spite of inadequate staff- to the entire community of Green- The Queen of England ing by the Red Cross and that belt and all Café enthusiasts. is coming to Goddard the time for the blood drive was The Café could benefit sig- Space Flight Center and reduced from the usual six hours nificantly from additional daily we hope that you may have to five hours, the blood drive sales of just $225. On aver- some personal experiences on April 27 was successful, as age, this would mean increasing relating to that visit that indicated by over 60 donors who business by 25 to 30 orders per you would share with our gave blood. The drive helped day. Sustaining this type of ad- readers. Perhaps it is an the Red Cross’ continuing need ditional business for at least one account of how you met for blood. year should allow the Café to or saw her during the visit. As usual, volunteers contrib- meet its current monthly financial Or perhaps it is an experi- uted to the success of the drive. burdens and begin to address its ence you had as a result The next blood drive will be liabilities. of her coming to Goddard, held at the Greenbelt Municipal So, what can you do to help? even though you didn’t get Building on Tuesday, June 26 1. Become a member or renew to see her. from 2 to 8 p.m. Those not your membership. If you think your experi- contacted for an appointment 2. Patronize the Café at least ence would be of interest should call Janet Goldberg at two or more additional times per to Greenbelters let us know. 301-392-2212. Walk-ins are week. You can tell us by email at welcome to fill in for those who 3. Donate to the Café. [email protected] ©2007 CONATY AGNES did not make their scheduled ap- 4. Spread the word – Bring or call us at 301-474-4131 " pointments. family/friends/colleagues to the and either leave a message On a deep space mission to Mars, we squirrels Janet Goldberg, Café. or ask us to call you. need to think of how we could make our acorn Recreation Coordinator 5. Hold your group meetings Any photos you might and nut supply last on a three-year voyage." at the Café. have would also be most 6. Come to the next mem- welcome. You can attach Facing Challenges bership meeting and bring your digitals or scans in TIF or And Needing Help! suggestions Tuesday, May 15 at JPEG format to an email If you love the New Deal 7 p.m. in the back room of the or bring prints or disks to On Screen Café, then please take this appeal Café. Arrive early and have our office in the Greenbelt to heart. With an uncertain future, dinner. Community Center. Our Pan’s Labyrinth the Café urgently needs your help 7. Volunteer your time. The office is the first door on Continuing a series of excellent movies examining life in a to- to survive. Café needs your ideas, resources the left after entering the talitarian regime, Pan’s Labyrinth opens Friday at the Old Greenbelt For over 10 years now, the and help. Community Center through Theatre. Writer/director Guillermo del Toro’s previous work includes Café has been providing tasty On a closing note, the Café the entrance on the Munici- Hellboy and the same artistic vision he used bringing that comic to food, live entertainment, a sup- would like to thank everyone pal Building side. There the screen won this film Oscars for makeup and cinematography. portive venue for artists and for all the patronage, support, is a drop slot in the door. Ivana Baquero plays Ofelia who with her mother and stepfather musicians, fun events/festivals time, resources, art and pas- There is also a drop slot moves to the Spanish countryside in the early days of Franco’s rule. and a warm gathering place for sion provided to this community for our office for after Ofelia retreats into fantasy to escape the sadism of her stepfather, a those living in and around the landmark over the years. It is hours drop-offs in an out- captain in the Spanish army. Baquero was too old to portray an 8- or Greenbelt community. Now our hope that the Café, its tradi- side door on the left side 9-year-old girl, as the part was originally written, but del Toro was so this treasured neighborhood gem tions and all it has to offer will of the building. Or mail to impressed by her audition that he rewrote the script to fit her. needs the immediate support of continue for many years into the us at Suite 100, 15 Cres- Despite the young age of the main character and fanciful story, its community so that it can future. cent Road, Greenbelt, MD this is not a kid’s movie. Pan’s Labyrinth is a moving fairytale for continue to exist. Peter May on behalf 20770. grownups. The Café underwent an ex- of the New Deal Café Board, The film runs 120 minutes, rated R for violence and language, in pansion in the fall of 2005. Committees, Staff and Spanish with English subtitles. This expansion allowed the Café Concerned Members – Cathy Jones to offer more seating for din- ers and musical performances. However, over the past year the Café has been facing increasing New Deal Café financial challenges due to the Announces rising costs of food, fuel, utili- A Vacancy on the Board of Directors ties and additional rent. Busi- Greenbelt ness has not increased at a rate Those interested in applying should write consistent with that of the added a letter of intent stating their qualifica- expenses and as a result, the tions and reasons they wish to serve. News Review Café has not been able to offset Place letter in the suggestion box at the AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER the cost of operations, thus it 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 has been losing money. Café by May 11. [email protected] The bottom line is that the Café needs your help right now 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 to make ends meet the next Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 couple months, as well as in the Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 future to facilitate the changes Last Call for Candidates President Emeritus, 1985- necessary to turn it into a suc- cessful cooperative business. for GHI members interested in Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 The Café board, committees, serving on the Board of Directors or News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 staff and volunteers have been Audit Committee. Six Board seats Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482 working hard to fully evaluate will be filled in this month’s election, STAFF and address this dire situation as will be all three members of Jackie Bealle, Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi Bordeaux, Jessi Britton, Sha- but it is now imperative to put ron Carroll, Paula Clinedinst, Agnes Conaty, Austin Conaty, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Kay the Audit Committee. Cummings, Peter Curtis, Pat Davis, A. Neil Deo, Carol Drees, Elizabeth Eny, Robin Everly, Neal Ewen, Chris Farago, Eli Flam, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, Bernina McGee Giese, James Giese, Members wishing to serve should file a consent form by Marjorie Gray, Eve Gresser, Carol Griffith, Pat Hand, Shirl Hayes, Sabine Hentrich, Solange Hess, OLD GREENBELT May 7 in order to have their biographies run in the May 10 Barbara Hopkins, Larry Hull, Kathie Jarva, Elizabeth Jay, Cathy Jones, Ginny Jones, Suzanne issue of the News Review and be introduced at the Candidate Krofchik, Meta Lagerwerff, Pam Lambird, Sandra Lange, Jim Lara, Eugenia Macarthy, Pat McCoy, THEATRE Kathleen McFarland, Emma Mendoza, Jeremy Mohler, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Diane Oberg, Forum on May 8. (The technical deadline is 5 p.m. on May Linda Paul, Phillip Payette, Leonie Penney, Eileen Peterson, Linda Siadys, Eileen Simon, Brian WEEK OF May 4 11.) St. George, Helen Sydavar, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Thomas X. White, Pan’s An information packet including the necessary form is Marie Wong and Dea Zugby. Labyrinth (R) available at GHI’s offices or can be downloaded from the BUSINESS MANAGER: Ron Wells 301-474-4131 CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Friday GHI members’ website at http://ghi.coop/about.htm – you can Springhill Lake: Karen Zoellner 301-474-1882 *4:50, 7:30, 9:50 even arrange a cheerful personal delivery by phoning Betty BOARD OF DIRECTORS Saturday Wellborn at 301-345-0415. Eileen Farnham, president; James Giese, vice president; Diane Oberg, treasurer; Thomas X. White, secretary; *2:30, *4:50, 7:30, 9:50 All members will have an opportunity to hear the Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell and Pat Davis. Sunday candidates’ ideas and qualifications, and have their questions DEADLINES: Letters, articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may *2:30, *4:50, 7:30 answered at the Candidate Forum to be held Tuesday, May 8 be mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Monday – Thursday Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during at 7:30 at the Municipal Building. office hours. Mail subscriptions—$35/year. *5, 7:30 The Election will take place on May 17 after the annual *These shows at $6.00. meeting, and voting is continued on the following day between 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 the hours of 7 am and 8 pm. The annual meeting will be held Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. 129 Centerway OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m. www.pgtheatres.com in the Community Center. Thursday, May 3, 2007 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events Arthritis Walk at ERHS Free Car Show CCRIC Meeting NARFE Hears On Saturday, May 5 Here on Sunday More community events Is on Sunday Greenbelt Speaker The annual Arthritis Walk will Antique and classic Cadillacs can be found on page 5. Citizens to Conserve and Re- The next meeting of NARFE be held on Saturday, May 5 at will be on display at Capitol store Indian Creek (CCRIC) will Chapter 1122 will be at 1:30 p.m. Eleanor Roosevelt High School Cadillac at the Annual Spring hold its bi-monthly meeting this on Wednesday, May 9 at the New from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or Cadillac LaSalle Show on Sun- GHI Notes Sunday, May 6 at 5 p.m. at the Carrollton Municipal Center, 6016 shine. This is a fun walk with- day, May 6. The show begins at Annual meeting notices were Community Center. Princess Garden Pkwy. Green- out times or required distances. 9 a.m. Awards will be presented mailed on May 1. The group will discuss recent belter Robert Doyle, chapter 1st There is still time to register at 3 p.m. Approximately 80 cars Saturday, May 5, 7 to 9 events affecting the watershed in vice president, will speak about families and friends. will be on display both inside and a.m., Bird walk sponsored by the the west of Greenbelt, in Belts- “Christmas in July” – renovating There will be breakfast food out, rain or shine. Woodlands Committee ville and College Park and pre- and building homes for the poor. donated by La Prima Catering, Capitol Cadillac is located at Sunday, May 6, 11 a.m., Pre- pare for upcoming events. Non- All members are urged to attend Gourmet Express Catering and 6500 Capitol Drive, off Green- purchase Orientation members are invited to join the and the public is invited. Call New York Style Deli in College belt Road across from Greenbelt 12:30 to 4 p.m., GHI Open discussion. 301-345-7437 for information. Park. Vendor tables will offer Park. House at Roosevelt Center Upcoming Events giveaways and door prizes and For additional information and Tuesday, May 8, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, the Bowie Baysox mascot will be details call Show Coordinator Yardline Committee meeting May 13 CCRIC will have an in- there from 9 to 10 a.m. Henry Ruby at 301-894-8026. 7 p.m., Sustainable Design and formation table at the Green Man Everyone is invited. Practices Committee meeting Festival in Roosevelt Center with Computer Club Wednesday, May 9, 7:30 neighboring stream protection p.m., Architectural Review Com- groups for Beaverdam and Still At the Library Meets Thursday Creeks. Book Discussion The Greenbelt Computer Club mittee meeting Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 16 at 7:45 Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. will hold its monthly meeting on p.m. there will be a bat walk at Bookids Book Discussion, ages Board of Directors meeting Thursday, May 10 at the Commu- Greenbelt Lake. Participants will 8 to 12. A librarian will lead a Center, 15 Crescent Road in Saturday, May 12, 7 to 9 nity observe bats in flight against the discussion of Ann Blades’ “Mary Room 202 (the theater rehearsal a.m., Bird walk sponsored by the evening sky and listen to their Baseball Signups of Mile 18.” room) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All Woodlands Committee calls using an ultrasound con- Storytimes are welcome. Monday, May 14, 7 p.m., GHI Charette/Baseline and Benchmark verter. Meet on the parking lot of Players ages 13-15 call Tuesday, May 8, 10:30 a.m. “Buddy” Attick Park, off Crescent Cuddletime for newborns to 17 meeting Mark at 301 793-0097 Explore Food Safety Except where otherwise noted, Road near Kenilworth Avenue. months with caregiver; limit 15 In case of rain, the walk will be babies. For Seniors May 11 events take place in the GHI Ad- Players 16-18 call On Friday, May 11 Explo- held on Thursday, May 17. Wednesday, May 9, 10:30 and ministration Building. Commit- Bob at 301 345-1033 rations Unlimited will host a 11 a.m. Toddlertime for ages 18 tee and board meetings are open presentation by Ali Golshiri, lead to 35 months with caregiver; limit meetings; members are encour- Boxwood Village training specialist for the Prince 15 children. aged to attend. Annual Scholarship George’s County Health Depart- Thursday, May 10, 10:30 a.m. The Boxwood Village Civ- ment, as he takes participants on Drop-In Storytime for ages 3 to 5; Astronomical Society ic Association offers an annual an exploration of food safety for Academy limit 20 children. scholarship to a resident of Box- seniors. Holds Star Party On Saturday, May 5 Astro- wood Village. The scholarship, Stadium Golshiri will discuss why there valued at $500 is available to Hunting Ridge is a need for education among nomical Society members will Theatres hold a star party at Northway graduating high school seniors Beltway Plaza Mall Elects Board seniors to deal with the issue of and to full time (12 credit hours The Hunting Ridge Condo- Field. Center Court food safety. There is also a need per semester) undergraduate stu- minium election was held April Members of the society will 301-220-1155 for focus on food-borne illnesses. dents. The scholarship is partial- 25 with election of Kay Moomey, Seniors may have weakened im- begin to set up to view the moon All shows starting before 6 p.m. and other celestial objects at ap- ly funded through the proceeds Are ONLY $5.00 president; Mary Matovich, vice mune systems and therefore be from the Zoo Dip booth at the more susceptible to risks. Times proximately 7:45 p.m. In the R = ID Required president; Arlene Preston, secre- Greenbelt Labor Day Festival. ary; James Maybury, treasurer; event of rain or hopelessly cloudy (!) = No pass, No Discount Ticket t have changed and with that there The application form should and Meosha Hudgens, director. skies the event will be cancelled are more risks seniors may face. be completed and returned by Board meetings are held without further notice. Week of May 4 His goal is to teach the importance June 30. There is a scholarship monthly on the fourth Wednes- For those who have a tele- FRI. – SAT. of food safety and why people committee, composed of five day of the month at 7:30 p.m. need to educate themselves. scope but are not sure how to Disturbia, PG-13 Boxwood Village residents, who 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:20 in the Clubhouse (6914 Hanover Golshiri has been with the use it, bring it along and society will review the applications and Condemned, R (!) Parkway). Owners and residents Health Department for 22 years. members will help aspiring sky decide upon this year’s recipient. 11:45, 2:30, 5, 7:50, 10:30 are encouraged to attend. As a training specialist he teaches watchers become amateur as- For further information and/or to Spiderman 3, PG-13 (!) different subjects including food tronomers. pick up an application form, call 11:45, 12:30, 1, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, safety, lead poisoning, pool and More information is available Greenbelt Park at the society’s website www. Jean Cook at 301-345-2597 or 6:30, 7, 7:30, 9:30, 10:15, 10:45 spa operations and inspections. Vacancy, R Cleans Up on Sunday greenbeltastro.org/events_shtml. Judy Ott at 301-474-0222. Since 1994 he has trained and 12:20, 10:10 Paint a picnic table, help with certified nearly 4,000 people as Are We Done Yet? PG-13 a park cleanup or help clean the food service managers in non- 2:40, 5:20, 7:30 Still Creek watershed as Green- profit organizations and published Next, PG-13 (!) belt Park celebrates the Great two food safety training books for Greenbriar Community Yard Sale 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:40, 10:10 American Cleanup on Sunday, certification and re-certification of Kickin’ It Old Skool, PG-13 (!) May 6. Participants should RSVP Saturday May 19, 9am - 2pm, Rain or Shine! food service managers operating 12, 2:40, 5, 7:50, 10:20 at 301-344-3944 and meet at the food service facilities in nonprofit Over 20 vendors and light refreshments on sale. SUN. Sweetgum Picnic Area of Green- Disturbia, PG-13 organizations in the county. belt Park at 1 p.m. There will 7600 Hanover Parkway 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:20 Explorations Unlimited is held be giveaways, courtesy of Sports Condemned, R (!) every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at 301-441-1096 Honda, Silver Spring. For more 11:45, 2:30, 5, 7:50, 10:30 the Greenbelt Community Center, information call 301-344-3944 or Spiderman 3, PG-13 (!) room 114. Everyone is welcome. check the park website at www. 11:45, 12:30, 1, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, Call 301-397-2208 for more in- nps.gov/gree. 6:30, 7, 7:30, 9:30, 10:15 formation. NOTICE TO GHI MEMBERS Vacancy, R 12:20, 10:10 SPRING GUTTER Are We Done Yet? PG-13 CLEANING 2007 2:40, 5:20, 7:30 Next, PG-13 (!) Ned Stevens Gutter Service will conduct the 2007 Spring Gut- 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:40, 10:10 ter Cleaning from May 21 – June 20, 2007, weather permitting. Kickin’ It Old Skool, PG-13 (!) The process will take approximately 1 month to complete. Dur- 12, 2:40, 5, 7:50, 10:20 ing that time, workers may appear at your building, at doors and MON. – THUR. windows. Please close your shades to preserve privacy. The Disturbia, PG-13 following addresses will be serviced: 1:45, 5:15, 7:45 Condemned, R (!) 73 Ridge Road, 71 Ridge Road, 69 Ridge Road, 2 Research 1:15, 4:30, 7:30 Road, 3 Research Road, 6 Research Road, 7 Research Road, Spiderman 3, PG-13 (!) 9 Research Road, 1 E-H Laurel Hill Road, 2 A-D Laurel Hill 1, 1:15, 1:30, 4:30, 4:45, 5, Road, 4 E-R Laurel Hill Road, 5 Laurel Hill Road, 8 Laurel 7:30, 7:45, 8 Hill Road, 9 Laurel Hill Road, 10 J-P Laurel Hill Road, 14 A-F Vacancy, R Laurel Hill Road, 15 G-M Laurel Hill Road, 11 Hillside Road, 1, 3:10 12 E-H Hillside Road, 13 Hillside Road, 14 W-Z3 Hillside Road, Are We Done Yet? PG-13 2 Plateau Place, 5 Plateau Place, 6 N-X Plateau Place, 8 Plateau 5, 8 Place, 10 G-M Plateau Place, 51 Ridge Road, 53 A-F Ridge Next, PG-13 (!) Road, 38 Ridge Road, 44 N-T Ridge Road, 49 Ridge Road, 4 1, 3:10, 5, 8 E-R Gardenway, 20 Ridge Road, 12 E-M Ridge Road, 14 E-V5 Kickin’ It Old Skool, PG-13 (!) Ridge Road, 16 Q-V and Z2-Z5 Ridge Road, 8 G-M Southway 1:45, 4:45, 7:10 and 10 Southway. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 3, 2007

Hospice Volunteer Choral Society Training on May 19 To Sing May 5 Obituaries Hospice of the Chesapeake The Prince George’s Choral will conduct community outreach Society will present their season’s Neal Haig Ewen Tom Poston volunteer training for interest- grand finale on Saturday, May 5 Neal Haig Tom Poston, 85, died on April best jokes,” Sommers added. ed individuals or associations on at the Berwyn Presbyterian Church Ewen, 69, a 30, 2007, at his home in Los He attended Bethany College Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. on Greenbelt Road. The Choral retired public Angeles. in West Virginia, leaving there to to noon. This free class will be Society will sing the St. Cecilia health advisor Born October 17, 1921, Mr. serve in the Army Air Force as a held at 8724 Jericho City Drive in Mass by Charles Gounod. Many for the Cen- Poston was a member of a pio- pilot in World War II. Landover. Participants will gain of the members have chosen to ters for Dis- neer Greenbelt family. He was Mr. Poston made a career in knowledge and skills necessary to sing this mass as a memorial to ease Control a charter member of the Young television, stage and films. He represent Hospice of the Chesa- their special loved ones. (CDC), died of People’s Association, which began at the age of nine as an peake during community events. cardiac arrest on April 22, 2007, was organized in 1937 and was acrobat and went on to become To register contact 301-499-4500 or at Prince George’s Hospital in a graduate of Greenbelt High an actor on television. He won [email protected]. Cheverly. Neal was well read School, Class of 1939. an Emmy for best supporting and widely traveled and enjoyed According to Greenbelt Pio- actor in a comedy series on the the life he had made since 2005 neer Bob Sommers, the only Steve Allen show. Later he Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church as a resident of Greenbelt, where place young people could con- performed on Broadway and in 3215 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville/Adelphi he was known as an enthusiastic gregate in those days was in the movies. Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org volunteer for the Greenbelt News Center. He remembered that He is survived by his wife, Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community Review and other local causes. when they gathered there “Tom actress Suzanne Pleshette, a May 6, 10 a.m. would tell a joke. He told the daughter and two sons. "But It Says So in the Bible" Neal was born on March 9, by Barbara ten Hove, co-minister 1938, in Woonsocket, R.I., and with Kathleen Davis, worship associate was raised as a Quaker, attending Featured the PBUUC Choir Smithfield Friends Meeting in Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church – Barbara W. and Jaco B. ten Hove, co-ministers Woonsocket. He graduated from 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt the University of Rhode Island www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 in 1960 and served in the U.S. ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Army as a 1st Lieutenant from Rev. Dr. Paul C. Kim, Pastor 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 1960 to 1962. Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am 301-474-4322 He began his 32-year career in Prayer Meeting Sun. 9:45 am public health at the CDC in 1963, Mass Schedule: living for six years in the Central Handicapped Accessible Come As You Are! Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. African Republic and Upper Volta Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. while working as an operations Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. officer for the Smallpox Eradica- Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. tion Program. After returning Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe to the United States in 1975, Pastoral Associate: Rev. R. Scott Hurd Neal traveled extensively, work- ing in more than 20 developing countries before his retirement in 1995. Neal was a talented baker, a skillful card player and a great lover of poetry. He is fondly re- membered for his habit of waking his daughters to a daily recita- tion from Fitzgerald’s transla- tion of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. He was married to Julia Parker Ewen, mother of his two daugh- HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH ters, from 1971 to 1995 and to 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 Bible Study & Worship Grace M. Burton from 1995 to 1999. Neal is survived by his daugh- Sunday 8 am Worship Service Every Sunday ters, Alice Ewen Walker of River- 9:15 am Sunday School/Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:00Congregation a.m. Worship dale Park and Priscilla Strachan 10:30 am Worship Service Ewen of Somerville, Mass.; his Greenbelt Rec Center Mishkan16 Crescent TorahRoad sisters, Susan Ewen Caillouet of 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 Greensboro, N. Car., and Jean Ewen Adams of Uxbridge, Mass.; An unpretentious,Octobe historic,r 1 Ser welcoming,mon: liberal, egalitarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes your and many cousins, nieces and Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] “Abusing and Misusing the Lord’s Supper” nephews. extended family in the 21st century. A memorial service will be Shabbat services: Friday eveningPastor at 8:00Lou PM, Redd except 1st Friday of the month, held at 3 pm on Saturday, May i.e. family service at 7:30 PM.(410)340-8242 Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. 12 at Smithfield Friends Meeting, Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. 108 Smithfield Road, Woonsocket, Greenbelt Community Church Combined innovative…living full family educational life programtogether for parents and children. R.I. All are welcome. Flowers UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. or donations in Neal’s memory Opportunity for leadership development. may be sent to Smithfield Friends Hillside & Crescent Roads Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. Meeting. Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. www.greenbelt.com/gccucc/. Interfaith families are welcome. Sunday Worship Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Baha'i Faith 10:15 a.m. and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation "The Purpose of the one true Daniel Hamlin, Pastor God, exalted be His glory, in "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, revealing Himself unto men is the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." to lay bare those gems that lie hidden within the mine of their true and inmost selves." – Bahá'u'lláh Greenbelt Baha’i Community P.O. Box 245 STOP, LOOK and LISTEN Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-345-2918 301-220-3160 www.bahai.org www.us.bahai.org As we see the flowers bloom and trees turn green, it reminds us of the one who created Bible Study & Worship the serene nature in perfect harmony. It is our job now to keep this harmony in our dealings as well, as the Creator reminds us: 9:30 “Good Morning!!” Coffee and Snacks "The sun and the moon follow courses (exactly) 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Worship computed; and the herbs and the trees bow in adoration. And the skies Greenbelt GreenbeltRec Center Youth 16 Center Crescent Road Catholic He (God) has raised high, and He has set up the balance (of justice), in Community order that you may not transgress due balance. So establish weight with 99 Centerway (Behind the Community Center) October 8 Sermon: “”Hey, Hey, I’m A Believer?” of Greenbelt justice and fall not short in the balance!" – The Holy Qur'an, 55:5-10 May 6 Sermon: The Precious Blood of Christ MASS Pastor Lou Redd This is the guidance sent forth to manking by God through the last Pastor(410)340-8242 Lou Redd Sundays 10 A.M. Prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him). For more information about 301-474-4499 410-340-8242 (cell) Municipal Building Islam, call 301-982-9463 or e-mail [email protected] or visit the …living life together website at www.islamguide.com. ...living life together Thursday, May 3, 2007 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

Community Events Greenbelt Baseball Major League Standings as of Tuesday, May 1, 2007 Shred-it Truck Enrollment Open Returns to Center For Brown Bag American League W-L National League-L W Giants 5-0 Indians 6-0 A Shred-it Day will be held The Greenbelt Assistance in Greenbelters were saddened Orioles 3-2 Cardinals 3-2 on Saturday, May 19 from 8 to Living program (GAIL) will be- to learn of the death of Neal Athletics 0-3 Yankees 1-3 11 a.m. The Shred-it truck will gin accepting applications on Ewen, News Review staffer and Tigers 0-4 Cubs 0-3 be located in the parking lot be- May 4 for the Senior Brown Bag participant in many other orga- tween the New Deal Café and the program, a program partnership nizations. Major League Schedule medical offices. The service is with the Capital Area Food Bank. We were sorry to hear of the provided by the Greenbelt Federal This food program will offer death of actor, television star Tom Date Time Games Credit Union for its members and seniors on a fixed income the Poston. He lived in Greenbelt as Mon., May 7 6:00 p.m. Yankees vs. Tigers the community. ability to supplement their food a young man in a pioneer Green- Tues., May 8 6:00 p.m. Indians vs. Giants Bring papers to shred in paper budget through the distribution belt family. He is rememberd Wed., May 9 6:00 p.m. Cubs vs. Athletics bags or boxes, five bags or boxes of nutritious non-perishable food fondly by his former friends and Thurs., May 10 6:00 p.m. Orioles vs. Cardinals maximum. No binders and no items and toiletries. associates. Fri., May 11 6:00 p.m. Tigers vs. Giants businesses. Participants will receive one Congratulations to newly pro- Fri., May 11 7:00 p.m.* Cubs vs. Yankees bag of supplemental food each moted Greenbelt police officers Sat., May 12 10:00 a.m. Cardinals vs. Indians month. Additionally, each client Friends of Still David Buerger to lieutenant, John Sat., May 12 1:00 p.m. Orioles vs. Athletics Creek Meet will receive a newsletter with in- Barrett and Marie Triesky to The Friends of Still Creek in- formation on nutrition and health. sergeant and Mark Sagan, Marty Participants can pick up their dis- vites everyone to discover Green- Parker and Robert Dowling to All games are played at McDonald Field unless noted. tributions on the third Tuesday of belt Park and the Still Creek corporal. * This game will be played at Braden #2. watershed. Learn how to help the month beginning in July 2007 Go, Raiders, go! Congratula- in the protection and restoration from 1 to 3 p.m. at the GAIL tions to the Eleanor Roosevelt of Still Creek and the Anacostia office located in the municipal High School (ERHS) Raiders River. Meet at the Greenbelt building on the second floor. girls’ track team, who made PRELIMINARY AGENDA Park Ranger Station classroom on There is a small cost to enroll sports history last week by win- MEETING OF GDC & GHI Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m. The in the program each year. For ning both the mile and the two- ranger station is located near the the fee one will receive 12 bags mile races in the 113th Penn Re- BOARD OF DIRECTORS campground about one and a half of groceries over the course of lays in Philadelphia, adding their Thursday, May 10, 2007 miles from the park entrance. the year at a cost of less than first Championship of America to GHI BOARD ROOM a dollar per bag. Additionally, RSVP Bill Duncan at 301-345- an already very impressive trophy 7:30 PM 6515 or email [email protected]. to improve the social value of collection. (More about their ac- GDC Meeting Agenda Item: Greenbelt Park is located at the program, a table with coffee complishment is on page 1.) 6565 Greenbelt Road between and tea will be available to par- Congratulations also to ERHS • Window Replacement Contract ticipants. The maximum income Kenilworth Avenue and the Bal- Seniors Leslie Primack, Hilary Key Agenda Items: for an individual is $18,130 or Finedore and Maire Patterson timore-Washington Parkway. • Artifacts Committee Report The Greenbelt Park website $1,511 per month and the maxi- who won the “We the People” • address is www.nps.gov/gree. The mum for a couple is $24,420 per Award for American History and Audit Committee Report on Delinquency Procedures Friends of Still Creek website is year or $2,035 per month gross Culture sponsored by the National • Proposed Revisions to Investment Policies income. www.stillcreekwatershed.org. Endowment for the Humanities. Regular Board Meetings are Open to Members The deadline for all applica- Their documentary “Election tions and payments is Monday, of 1968” won the award at the For more information, visit our website - www.ghi.coop Park Removes May 21. To learn more call Maryland State National History Invasive Plants Christal Parker Batey, community Day at UMBC on April 28. Help protect Greenbelt Park resource advocate, at 301-474- Zohar Gitlis, daughter of Mark from harmful invasive plants. On 8000, ext. 2012. and Jessica, performed in the THE NEW DEAL CAFÉ IS Saturday May 5, at 11 a.m. in the Earlham College spring instru- FACING CHALLENGES AND Sweetgum Picnic Area, join in a Postal Workers mental concert April 21. Earlham NEEDS YOUR HELP URGENTLY! hands-on nature preservation ac- Fight Hunger is in Richmond, Ind. tivity and learn about native and Get well wishes to Mark and non-native plants. The National Association of Letter Carriers conducts an an- Sandy Markovich, 9 Court South- The Café is in a financial crisis and needs This program will be held the way. Mark is recovering from first Saturday of every month. nual food drive to help “stamp your help IMMEDIATELY to remain open the out hunger.” The food drive is a heart attack and Sandy from Come rain or shine and wear ap- surgery. next month. See related letter in this issue for propriate clothing, work gloves Saturday, May 12 for one day only. Customers are asked to details. Please PATRONIZE the Café, become and bring a lunch/snack. a MEMBER, DONATE, VOLUNTEER and The Greenbelt Park entrance leave non-perishable items at Share details about is located between Kenilworth their mailbox for their carrier ATTEND the next MEMBERS' MEETING on to pick up and take back to the your organization’s Avenue and the Baltimore-Wash- TUESDAY, MAY 15th, 7pm at the Café. ington Parkway at 6565 Greenbelt station to be consolidated and activities for the Road. transported to area food banks. Community Events Last year 82,000 pounds of food PLEASE HELP SAVE THE CAFÉ! For more information call page. Greenbelt Park at 301-344-3944 was collected locally; this year or visit the park webpage at the goal is 100,000 pounds. http://www.nps.gov/gree. City Notes Public Works employees wel- comed over 250 visitors to the Earth Day Open House. Trucks, natural-gas vehicles and other equipment were on display. The greenhouse was open and recy- cling information and plans for the new buildings were available. A horticulture crew planted a Kwanzan cherry tree, cone flow- ers, liriope, black-eyed Susans and placed sod in the new rain garden. The parks crew began building a retaining wall at the playground near 1 Court Southway. Facility maintenance crews completed contractual work on the men’s room at Schrom Hills Park and reopened the restroom for use. The ACE Reading Club was honored in the Washington Post as one of the programs receiving their Grants in Education fund- ing. The grant is to be used to purchase books for students in the Greenbelt Elementary School after school book club. For tickets call: Aimee 240-601-2944 Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 3, 2007 Citizens Call for Changes in City Budget COUNCIL continued from page 1 by James Giese had adopted a policy of repairing ing a point where Greenbelt is ever, the judge in this case, Alex- Department of Housing and Com- driveway aprons, which he felt getting too expensive for people ander Williams, has a son who is munity Development on how to At the first public hearing, were homeowner responsibilities. at his income level. Other places associated with Manzi’s law firm. spend a Community Development April 23, on the proposed budget McLaughlin noted the area between offer better value. If Manzi’s firm filed the action, Block Grant of $109,600 at one for the new fiscal year, six citi- the sidewalk and streets in single- New Development the judge would have to assign time, asking that the work be re- zens appeared to ask for increased family-home areas were within the Fireovid and others raised the the case to another judge, which directed to improvements on Cher- expenses for particular services not city street right-of-way and while issue of the impact of new de- Manzi felt was not a good idea. rywood Lane. Now the city has included. Four others appeared in the city looked to homeowners to velopment on city finances. He Therefore, he told council he been told to undertake improve- opposition to increasing the tax rate perform some maintenance in this asked if the city had a five-or-10 would discuss the cost of taking ments to Breezewood Drive as by two cents, as proposed. area, it was still city property. year financial plan. McLaughlin on the case with some other at- originally proposed and to begin The $23,516,500 budget pre- Ruth Kastner, who followed responded that such plans had torneys who specialize in this type work as soon as possible. The pared by Greenbelt City Manager Walder, noted other Franklin say- been made in the past but that fi- work and report back to council. city has already contracted, based Michael McLaughlin is 10.5 per- ings. She said it would be wise nancial forecasting is now limited At an earlier worksession, council upon bids, for NZI Construction cent greater than the adopted bud- for the city to undertake “wise to undertaking projections prior to had asked Manzi to explore the to do similar construction work get for the current year. It reflects penny-pinching.” While she is not budget preparation. possibility and cost of the city elsewhere and NZI is willing to a nine percent estimated increase in favor of cutting social service This year’s budget was predi- participating in the law suit. perform this work under those in revenues, primarily due to a 10 programs dramatically, she noted cated on no tax increase but did Breezewood Drive contract prices. McLaughlin asked percent average increase in prop- that rising taxes hit hardest the not take into consideration ongo- McLaughin reported that the for and received council approval erty assessments on homes, rental elderly and the needy. ing negotiations with the Green- city had received mixed directions to employ NZI for the block grant properties and businesses. She criticized the budget as an belt Fraternal Order of Police on from the Prince George’s County work on Breezewood Drive. The additional two-cent tax “over-produced” document, noting a labor contract. Mayor Judith increase will provide the added a corporate report she had received Davis said the police contract ne- revenues needed to balance the printed on newsprint. cessitated increasing the budget. budget. McLaughlin has not pro- As a member of the Forest Pre- McLaughlin said this year’s posed using any of the city’s re- serve Task Force she had received budget was not affected by the serve funds, deemed necessary in a thank-you gift from the city. possible creation of a tax incre- case of an emergency, to balance “Volunteers don’t need gifts,” she mental financing (TIF) district the budget. said. She, too, opposed adding a for the South Core of Greenbelt Counselor capital projects manager. Station. When asked why not Leonie Penney was the first of Proposals by Fireovid, McLaughlin said five to speak on behalf of adding Falcao told council the city that council had not authorized another counselor to assist Green- needed to address its structural a TIF. Fireovid said he under- belt CARES Director Liz Park in financial problems by means other stood it was a condition of the the many programs and services than raising taxes. She and her annexation of the South Core to offered through that agency, in- husband bought their Boxwood the city. McLaughlin said that cluding the Greenbelt Assistance Village home in 2000. At that council must decide about creat- Negotiators of the police collective bargaining agreement joined the in Living (GAIL) program for time taxes on it were $4,200. This ing a TIF. Greenbelt City Council for this photo after signing the approved senior citizens in need of at-home year they are $5,300. She feared Kastner expressed discomfort agreement at the April 21 council meeting. Front row (l. to r.): Coun- services. Christal Parker-Batey, taxes exceeding $10,000 a year at with McLaughlin’s response. It cilmember Leta Mach, MPO Scott Kaiser, Mayor Judith Davis, FOP community resource advocate, su- the rate things were going. was her understanding that fund- President Michael Rogers and Assistant City Manager David Moran. pervises GAIL. She said a friend of hers in ing a road through the South Core Back row: Chief James Craze, Captain Thomas Kemp, MPO Mike Penney said the success of the GHI pays $1,200 in taxes. When by the city was a part of the an- Lanier, Councilmembers Konrad Herling and Edward Putens, Sgt. GAIL program has resulted in an you compare the sales price values nexation agreement. Jerry Potts, Cpl. Robert Dowling, Councilmember Rodney Roberts, expanded caseload. More people of the GHI home to her home, Fal- Davis said there were 65 points City Solicitor Robert Manzi and City Manager Michael McLaugh- are requesting assistance, she said. cao felt she should only be paying to the agreement and that she lin. In particular, the successful out- $2,700 in taxes. could not remember them all. reach to persons most in need and, Falcao made many suggestions Kastner said this was an important therefore, requiring the most assis- on how to trim city expenses. The point in the agreement. Davis tance, has increased pressure on the city manager should consider us- said there are steps which the staff. Penney noted that the salary ing more volunteer labor, she said. developer must take before some cost of $50,000 for the recom- She added: Avoid keeping a posi- of the matters of agreement may mended counselor would amount tion funded after a grant originally take place. to only one-third of a penny on the funding the position has expired. Marketeer property tax rate. Mary Linstrom Be more energy efficient. Make Martha Heil came before rose to support Penney. more positions part-time. Don’t council to urge them to bring on Sylvia Lewis, speaking on be- hire a permanent employee for a someone to promote the city, a half of the Board of Directors of short-term need. Don’t increase the marketing specialist. She herself Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI), sup- size of the planning staff to bring is a media marketeer. There is a ported Penney. She told council about new development. Reduce need to have a person, she said, to that one-third of the GAIL caseload the size of the Public Works force, show Greenbelt for what it is. were GHI residents and that they which, she says, is twice the size Councilmember Konrad Her- tended to be the more difficult of Laurel’s for half as many miles ling, who has also proposed the cases. Ellie Rimar, president of the of streets. Contract out work in- addition of such a person, asked Greenbelt Golden Age Club, also stead of adding employees. Heil to elaborate. She said such a supported providing Batey with In addition, Falcao recommend- person would cost the city $40,000 greater assistance. ed that staff review city services to $50,000 a year in salary. The Dr. Leo Walder, a psycholo- that duplicate county and Mary- person would be able to amplify gist and founder of the Greenbelt land-National Capital Park and the effects of any single-city pro- CARES program, also supported Planning Commission services and gram, drawing more participation a staff increase. He quoted Benja- utilize these services more. How- and adding more revenues to the min Franklin’s famous saying that ever, in the case of the police she program. an “ounce of prevention is worth supports the city maintaining its a pound of cure,” believing that own force. timely counseling can prevent more She said the city should deter- serious problems down the road. mine if animal control is cost–ef- “Greenbelt doesn’t need unwise, fective as compared to using the penny-pinching services. I say county animal control services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED spend the money,” he said. While she supports providing Cut the Budget transportation services to the hand- Two husband and wife teams, icapped, she questioned allowing The Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center in Bel tsville, MD Charles Hagelgans and Ruth Kast- anyone to use the Greenbelt Con- ner and Joan Falcao and Robert nection for only $1.50. IS RECRUITING MEN WHO ARE: Fireovid, urged council to under- City tax payers pay twice for take fiscal restraint. recreational services, she said 1) OVERWEIGHT, 2) NONSMOKING, Hagelgans led off by express- – to the city and the county and ing objection to a tax increase at something should be done to cor- 3) AGE 25 - 65 YEARS, 4) NOT DIABETIC this time, noting the significant rect this. The city should also increase to take place in property get a greater percent of the police assessments. He favored imposing surcharge fee on new develop- FOR A NUTRITION STU DY a hiring freeze with no new police ment than it has in the past. She cadets and no new capital projects questioned if rental properties are If you meet all the above criteria, you may be eligible for this study to deter mine the manager. He also told council it undertaxed. effects of tea on fat and glucose metabolism. Dr. David Baer is the Princ ipal Inv estigator. should adopt a policy of releasing Falcao suggested that the next any employees funded by grants city questionnaire ask citizens to Par ticipants Will Be Compensated $1,100 when the grant funds run out. He identify those city services they noted that he is such an employee could do without and those services For information, call the USDA at (301) 504-5454, or and at such risk. they would like to see expanded. email [email protected] a.gov, or Hagelgans questioned why the Fireovid told council that the city was pruning trees in front of city needs to offer greater value visit our web site www.bar c.usda.gov\bhnrc and click on “Huma n Study Facility” his house (beside the street) and for its services. Taxes are reach- Thursday, May 3, 2007 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7

School Bd. Presents Botanic Garden Holds GHI MEETING continued from page 1 End-of-Year Awards Wetlands Lecture The Prince George’s County On Friday, May 11 from noon can be requested from May 14 “Today, our cooperative is on known at board meetings. Mem- Board of Education will host to 1 p.m. the U.S. Botanic Gar- through noon on May 16. They the threshold of making other bers participate on committees its third and final Awards Pro- den presents a lecture by Bron- must be returned by 3:30 p.m. on milestone decisions that will in- that advise the board and any gram for the 2006-2007 school wyn Mitchell, education direc- May 16. fluence the future of GHI. Our member is eligible to be elected year to honor students for their tor at Environmental Concern. From the President partnership in the Greener Green- to the Board of Directors. At outstanding academic perfor- Wetlands are a vital part of the Sylvia Lewis, president of the belt Initiative with the American the annual meeting we hear from mance and talent. The board natural ecosystem. In honor of GHI Board of Directors, recently Institute of Architects, Potomac candidates for the Board and Au- and superintendent of schools National Wetlands Month, Mitch- addressed the members: “Seven- Valley Chapter, will provide the dit Committee before casting our will also recognize principals, ell will share what factors are ty years ago creative individuals signposts to point us on the way votes for those we trust to guide school administrators, teachers, threatening local wetlands. She planned a community that would from ‘blind adaptation to creative GHI for the coming year. business community leaders and will also discuss what activities enable people of modest means evolution.’ “GHI is democracy at the very others for their contributions to are being done to protect and to live in beautiful, healthy, con- “One of the not-so-secret grass roots. Just like any democ- the school system. The event save wetlands and what individu- genial surroundings. Fifty-five weapons of a well-functioning racy the more people participate, will take place on Thursday, May als can do to help. years ago courageous residents cooperative is that all members the more effective it will be. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sasscer This event will be in the Con- took the giant step of joining have the opportunity to be part of Let us all take part in choosing Administration Building, Board servatory Classroom at 100 Mary- together, as a cooperative, to buy the decision-making and operation the future of our special com- Meeting Room, at 14201 School land Avenue, S.W. in Washington, the structures and common land of the organization. Members munity.” Lane, Upper Marlboro. For more D.C. It is free but pre-registra- from the Federal Government. make their concerns and opinions information call Sharon Mack at tion is required. Call 202-225- 301-952-6129. 1116 for more information.

VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Volunteer to serve on City Council advisory groups. Vacancies exist on the: Arts Advisory Board City Information Senior Citizens Advisory Board Youth Advisory Committee For more information, please call 301-474-8000.

D Bring REE your B S Meetings for May 7-11 we fam CUE ll-be ily an ES Monday, May 7, 7:30pm, City Council Budget Work Session with Green e have d R njoy d pet Ridge House at Green Ridge House. a day s to of f enter un an tainm d Wednesday, May 9, 7:30pm, City Council Budget Work Session with ent! Contribution Groups at Community Center.

This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a meeting is being held call the number listed above, or contact the City Clerk at 301-474-8000 or [email protected].

AN ARTFUL AFTERNOON Sunday, May 6, 1:00-5:00pm at Greenbelt Community Center EAST MEETS WEST Enjoy this award winning monthly, mini arts festival! Artist in Residence Open House, Greenbelt Museum Tours, All Ages, FREE Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department 1-3pm: Make your own puppet based on Chinese animal characters with DOG TR Artist in Residence Pam Hagerhorst. AI 2pm: May Pole Dance NI NG PET S 2:30pm: College Park Youth Choir PLIE Sa SUP 3pm: Free performance. Enjoy the magic of “East Meets West Puppet turd Theater” Featuring puppeteer Hua Hua Zhang. EST a GU 10 y, M For additional information contact Barbara Davis at 240-542-2062. ERS Gr :0 a EAK ee 0 A y 1 SP nbe M 2, lt C - 3: 200 GREENBELT AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER 15 om 00 7 Cre mu PM 101 Centerway-301-397-2204 sce nity Crunchies nt R C SPRING-MINI SESSION MUCH oa en Diane Roadcap d ter Class Dates: May 7 thru June 1 Rabies and Micro-Chipping MORE! Register Now until classes fill. Clinics Adult classes only! For more information contact Children’s Lessons offered again this SUMMER! Big Bad Woof Planning & Community Development 301-345-5417 Call 301 397-2204 for details or visit www.greenbeltmd.gov For City Information visit www.greenbeltmd.gov! SHRED-IT OPEN PET ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY, MAY 19TH Saturday, May 5th from 3-6pm 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Greenbelt PETSMART-7475 Greenbelt Road 3-6pm Bring your personal papers to the Shred-It truck located in the Mu- Come out and see all the wonderful pets waiting to become part of nicipal Parking lot behind the Greenbelt Federal Credit Union, 112 your family. Centerway, to have them shredded FREE. No business or commercial material will be accepted! GREENBELT AQUATIC AND FITNESS Tickets are now on sale CENTER for the Daddy Daughter Shredding your personal papers is one of the best ways to protect Part-Time Cashier wanted Dance sponsored by the yourself against identity theft. Apply in person at 101 Centerway Greenbelt Recreation

Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 Department on June 2nd. Sponsored by Greenbelt Federal Credit Union and the Call 301-397-2200 for For more information call 301-397-2204 City of Greenbelt more info or visit The City of Greenbelt is an EOE employer. www.greenbeltmd.gov Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 3, 2007 A Review Green Man Art Festival Draws Local Works

Linda Siadys’ Photography by Maggie Cahalan

Is on Display at Patuxent The Greenbelt Green Man/ by Jeremy Mohler CHEARS Art Festival has drawn art by all ages from around the Many nature enthusiasts visit Chesapeake watershed and be- the Patuxent Research Refuge on yond! As part of the Third An- a daily basis to view wildlife in nual Greenbelt Green Man Fes- their natural habitat and experi- tival, the Chesapeake Education ence the numerous lush exhibits Arts Research Society (CHEARS) presented at the visitor center. For issued a call for entries in Febru- the next month visitors will have ary for an arts fest fundraiser on the unique opportunity to see that the theme of the “Art of Healing same wildlife through the eyes the Chesapeake Bay Watershed of esteemed nature photographer from the Mountains to the Sea.” Linda Siadys. Organizers reported that the On display at the visitor cen- response among watershed artists ter located on over 12,000 acres Linda Siadys concerned about the environment of federally-protected land off has been more than they an- Powder Mill Road, the work of resident, also frequently takes ticipated. Greenbelt Green Man five-year photographer Siadys professional photos at boxing festival co-founder and CHEARS focuses on the isolation of objects matches. The speed of the sport Arts Council member, Jean New- in nature from the distraction and the high number of attempts comb, reports, “This show is like Above, postcard quilts will be of their environment to, in her required to get the perfect shot finding buried treasure, a must- on display through May 27 at words, “reveal a dynamic sim- made a recent transition to digital see for all who care about our the New Deal Café. plicity in form.” a must. “I transitioned to digital beautiful watershed.” “I started shooting my dog and because I was shooting a lot To the right is a sampling of my flowers and was curious about and the cost of film was just too works donated by 23 artists and other types of photography,” said much,” she said. young artists who made “postcard Siadys about her humble begin- Richard McCombs, a boxer quilts” at one of the Community nings. She then took on a few from Washington, D.C., came Center’s Artful Afternoons. The volunteer jobs and even shot across Siadys’ photography online media include acrylics, photo- occasional photography for the six months ago when searching graphs, natural materials, fabrics, Greenbelt News Review. “That for pictures of a recent match. stained glass, collage, watercolors was the real beginning of my ca- “Her photos are clear and up and more. The art will be on reer as a photographer,” she said. close and not only that, she’s a display at the New Deal Café Her current show is featured in great person,” said McCombs. through May 27. Artwork at the the Hollingsworth Gallery located Siadys’ showcase will continue New Deal Café will be auctioned just before the entrance to the for the duration of the month of during the month of May as a main exhibits at the visitor cen- May. Visit her personal website fundraiser for CHEARS. ter. Admittance into the gallery (www.lindasiadys.com) for ad- Silent Auction is free. ditional galleries of nature and The silent auction will begin Siadys, who is a Greenbelt sports photography. Thursday, May 3. First-round A Silent Auction will bidding will close at the arts fest also be held during the on Sunday, May 6 at 7:45 p.m. Green Man Art Festi- The auction will continue through val. Works have been May 23 for any artwork not sold submitted by many lo- at the arts fest. A Silent Auction cal artists. Notebook will be located at the New Deal Café, where bidders The event is co-spon- can enter their bids. sored by Friends of the A photo exhibit will also be New Deal Café Arts held in the Greenbelt Commu- and was made pos- nity Center during the month sible in part by sup- of May. Photos will be sold port from the Prince throughout the month and con- George’s Arts Council tact information will be avail- and Prince George’s able for those interested in pur- County. chasing photos. The arts fest fundraiser ex- hibit will open Sunday, May 6 at Come enjoy an evening of art a new 501(c)3 organization dedi- the New Deal Café from 5 to 7 and learn how everyone can work cated to helping create a com- p.m. with a vegetarian dinner, a together to help Save the Bay munity of people learning, ex- music program and a silent auc- and the Earth. The event is co- pressing and researching together tion of the art work. There is a sponsored by Friends of the New to find ways to help heal the fee. The opening dinner/program Deal Café Arts and was made watershed and themselves. with Silent Art Auction will be possible in part by support from More about CHEARS work, followed by a free artists’ recep- the Prince George’s Arts Council as well as more examples of the tion from 7 to 9 p.m. with the and Prince George’s County. works of art submitted, can be Silent Auction continuing until Funds raised will go to support found on the CHEARS website 7:45 p.m. environmental work of CHEARS, at www.chears.org.

Dress for Safety Wear White This barn owl is one of the many full-color photographs in Linda Siadys’ collection which is on exhibit during May. At Night Court House Photo Show by Greenbelters The U.S. District Court House in Greenbelt is currently dec- so drivers can see you orated with photographs by local residents Judith Kornett and Linda Siadys and almost-Greenbelter Diane Tuckman. Their work includes 130 separate pieces and will continue on display through June 25. The Court House is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Thursday, May 3, 2007 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9

Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket 5x16 Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 3, 2007 Help Children Who M-NCPPC Exhibits Need Fresh Air Lebanon Photos Police Blotter The Fresh Air Fund’s Green- “Aftermath, Lebanon 2006,” a pho- belt area volunteer leaders are Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department. tographic documentary by Mount Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. seeking committee members to Rainier artist Gabriela Bulisova, ensure that summer 2007 is spe- will be on exhibit through June 4 cial for New York City low-in- at the Maryland-National Capital come children. Each summer, Park and Planning Commission Robbery of minor injuries incurred during Police Seek Public close to 5,000 children, ages six (M-NCPPC) Arts and Cultural April 25, 3:06 p.m. 7900 block his arrest and transported to the Help Solving Crime to 18, enjoy two-week vacations Division, 6611 Kenilworth Avenue, Good Luck Road, parking lot of Department of Corrections for a The Greenbelt Police Depart- with volunteer host families in Suite 200 in Riverdale. 7-Eleven store, a woman reported hearing before a commissioner ment is seeking information on suburban and small town com- The collection of color pho- that she was standing in the park- and for service of the Fairfax the shooting incident reported in munities across 13 northeastern tographs document Bulisova’s ing lot when a black truck pulled warrant. last week’s News Review. The states from Maine to Virginia and experience in Lebanon after the alonside her. The driver exited Vandalism crime occurred around 12:30 a.m. in Ontario, Canada. Local Fresh 34-day war between Israel and the truck, displayed two hand- April 20, 8:45 p.m., 7200 on April 21 in the parking lot of Air Fund committee members re- Hezbollah. The exhibit focus- guns, pulled a book bag from the block Ora Court, a resident ad- TGIFriday’s. cruit and interview host families, es on the continuing postwar victim’s shoulders and took two vised that three men came to The victim told police that he check references and coordinate threat of cluster bombs that were bags of clothing she was carry- her door and asked for her son. was walking to his vehicle when Friendly Town program activities dropped on Southern Lebanon. ing. The driver returned to his When told that he was not home, another vehicle pulled beside within their communities. The recipient of many awards, truck and fled the scene toward one of the men went to a vehicle, him. A passenger exited the Greenbelt area volunteers need including the Prince George’s Kenilworth Avenue. retrieved a baseball bat and broke vehicle, fired several shots at the help to create another fun-filled County Individual Artist Grant, The suspect is described as a out the resident’s living room man, returned to the vehicle and summer for the children. Bulisova’s work tells about the black male, 6’1” in height, 280 window. All three fled in the ve- fled the scene. The incident may The Fund has a 130-year tra- pain of others, humanizes the pounds in weight with black hair hicle. There is no further descrip- be related to an earlier verbal dition of serving children with victims and rallies support for and brown eyes and wearing dark tion of the vehicle or suspects. dispute which took place inside a wide variety of special events social justice. clothing. Burglary the restaurant. and volunteer opportunities. For For information call 301-454- Concealed Weapon April 23, 6:02 p.m., 9100 The vehicle of the assailant more information on how to join 1450, TTY 301-454-1472. This April 25, 1:31 a.m., 5800 block of Edmonston Road, a bur- is described as a dark maroon the local Fresh Air volunteer exhibit and other arts programs block Cherrywood Lane, a Bran- glary was reported. A sliding older model four-door sedan; four team, call Tony Richard at 301- of the M-NCPPC Department of dywine man was arrested and glass door was forced open and a black males were inside. 883-8834 or the Fresh Air Fund Parks and Recreation are support- charged with possessing a con- laptop computer was taken. at 800-367-0003. To learn more ed by a grant from the Maryland cealed deadly weapon, uttering April 23, 1:52 a.m. 6100 block about the Friendly Town program, State Arts Council, an agency a false statement, resisting ar- Breezewood Drive. A woman Police Announce visit the Fund website at www. funded by the State of Maryland rest (four counts) and possession told the police that her ex-boy- Six Promotions freshair.org. and the National Endowment for of marijuana and ecstasy. The friend threatened her with a hand- The Greenbelt Police Depart- the Arts. man was observed by an officer gun during a verbal dispute. He ment has announced promotions pushing a minibike down the then fled on foot. Investigation for several long-term officers. sidewalk. When the officer ap- is continuing. First is the promotion of 21-year proached, the man attempted to April 23, 7:27 p.m. 6500 block veteran David Buerger to lieu- Suburban Aquatic Club flee, first pushing the bike. Springcrest Drive, a resident re- tenant. Rising to sergeant were A bike officer then gave chase ported observing a man remove Marie Triesky with 18 years and and the man abandoned the bike the resident’s silver mountain bike John Barrett with 15 years. Three and ran. He was observed tak- from his garage. officers were promoted to corpo- ing an object from his waistband Vehicle Crimes ral: Marty Parker with 17 years, and throwing it onto the ground Vehicles reported stolen during Mark Sagan with 16 years and where it struck a patio door. the week were: a 2001 Chrysler Robert Dowling with 14 years. 2007 Pool Memberships Available!! After being cornered, the man Town and County van from the removed his shoes and assumed Beltway Plaza parking lot and re- Open House/Yard Sale May 12th a “fighting stance.” He resisted covered six days later in the Dis- rests being made. See: www.sacswim.com for more info officer’s attempts to handcuff trict; a 2001 white Dodge Sport Vandalism, attempted theft, 6000 Harland Road, Lanham, MD 20784 him, kicking and flailing his Caravan, Maryland tags M612393 theft, vandalism and malicious arms. He was found to be in from the 7700 block of Mandan destruction to vehicles were re- (located just off Good Luck Road) possession of a quantity of sus- Road; a tan Honda Civic 4-door, ported in the 8200 block Can- pected marijuana and ecstasy. Maryland tags 1BDM10 from the ning Terrace, 6600 and 6500 Located near the patio where 53 court of Ridge Road; a blue blocks of Lake Park Drive, 36 he had thrown an object officers 1997 Dodge Caravan, D.C. tags Court of Crescent Road, 7800 found a fully-loaded 22-caliber CU4288, from the 9100 block block of Greenbrook Drive, handgun. The man gave officers of Springhill Lane and a silver 7700 block of Hanover Park- Montpelier Festival of a false name. Once his true 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 2x6 R mo- way, 6200 and 7400 blocks of name was determined a comput- torcycle, Maryland tag 2D2049 Greenbelt Road, 7500, 7800 Herbs, Tea and the Arts er check revealed an open arrest from the 5900 block Springhill and 7900 blocks Mandan Road, Enjoy the finer things in life! FREE Admission warrant with the Fairfax County Drive. 5900 block of Cherrywood Lane, (Va.) Police Department. 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A Review Owens Science Ctr. Planetarium Rocks Christie Whodunit Delights as Current GAC Play The Planetarium at the Harold B. Owens Science Center presents by Robin Everly “Little Bit of Rock,” a program about asteroids, comets and other Before TV shows like “Law unusual celestial events on Friday, and Order” and even “Perry Ma- May 11 at 7:30 p.m. This pro- son,” there was Agatha Christie’s gram is open to the public; there classic whodunit, “Witness for is a fee. the Prosecution.” First performed at the Winter Garden Theater in Botanic Garden Gives London on October 28, 1953, Spring Nature Tour the play is filled with unexpected The U.S. Botanic Garden of- twists and turns that keep you fers a spring tour on Wednesday, guessing until the final moments. May 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. The It is currently being performed at bulbs are waning and the trees are the Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) starting to bloom. Walk through with a strong cast which ably Bartholdi Park with Virginia Har- handles accents and a dialogue- mon, U.S. Botanic Garden’s gar- heavy script and provides edge- dener, to observe nature unfold of-your-seat suspense to boot. spring blooms. Find out what The plot concerns Leonard new plants will be on display in Vole, who is suspected of murder- the park and get expert answers ing Emily Jane French, a wealthy to gardening questions. Space is widow with whom he has re- limited so register early. The tour cently become acquainted. He is cancelled if it rains. seeks the counsel of barrister Sir PHOTO BY RICHARD ATHA-NICHOLLS In a dramatic courtroom scene, murder suspect Leonard Vole pleads his innocence. For more information call 202- Wilfred Robarts, Q.C., to defend 225-1116 to pre-register. him at the Old Bailey. Throughout Act One the cir- Words and Dance cumstantial evidence mounts dramatic performances. Melissa problem after another surfaces. ize the truth.” against him and he becomes the B. Robinson, playing Romaine Other exceptional performers are This is definitely a play you New from Old prime suspect. However, he Vole, manages not only to ex- Heather Martin, whose character must watch and listen to closely Post-modern dance pioneers insists he is innocent and has press a wide range of emotions of Greta provides a bit of co- to understand what is happening. Margaret Jenkins and David Gor- an alibi, his wife, who saw him but performs her lines with per- medic relief, and Shirley Weaver It is also an example of commu- don will discuss the fusion of arrive home shortly before the fect accents. as Miss French’s loyal Scottish nity theater at its best and a night theater and dance depicted in murder occurred. Steve Feder’s performance housekeeper Janet MacKenzie. of great entertainment. “Dancing Henry Five.” The free Sir Wilfred knows he has a as Leonard Vole seems second The director, Richard Atha- “Witness for the Prosecution” event will take place on Thursday, tough case on his hands and at nature to him. He makes acting Nicholls, chose to do this play will play on Friday and Saturday May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Kogod trial is able to create doubt when look easy as he expresses the after reading it while on a trans- evenings, May 4 and 5, May 11 Theatre of the Clarice Smith cross-examining witnesses. That variety of emotions his character Atlantic flight and being hooked and 12 and May 18 and 19 at 8 Performing Arts Center, Univer- is, until Mrs. Romaine Vole ap- goes through, as he too realizes by the ending. In the playbill, p.m. Sunday matinees are sched- sity of Maryland, College Park. pears as a witness – not in her the evidence is against him. under the Director’s Notes, Atha- uled for May 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. The event is funded in part husband’s defense but as a wit- I enjoyed watching Denis L. Nicholls writes: “(Agatha) Chris- Reservations may be made by the National Dance Project ness for the prosecution. Latkowski play Sir Wilfred Ro- tie, like an illusionist, performs through the box office at 301- of the New England Founda- Actors playing the three piv- barts, Q.C. He’s expressive and all her mysteries in plain sight. 441-8770 or at the Greenbelt Arts tion for the Arts and is part of otal roles, all veterans of previ- emotes concern, doubt and dis- All the clues are there, you just Center, 123 Centerway, beneath the Shakespeare in Washington ous GAC plays, give outstanding belief for the defendant, as one have to see or hear them to real- the Co-op supermarket. Festival. Some People Don't Smile in Pictures . . . Ask yourself if any of these areas may be affecting the beauty of your smile:

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The News Review is in need of volunteer help on its Ad Desk. Join a team of committed and creative Greenbelters who provide a very important community service each week. Training provided. Call Mary Lou on 301-441-2662 CLASSIFIED or Eileen on 301-513-0482. Credit Union Auto Loans GREENBELT PAINTING – Profes- 6% for New Cars, 5 year term MERCHANDISE SERVICES sional painting, drywall, powerwash- 6% Used Cars, 5 year term TREADMILL FOR SALE – Nordic TRANSFER FILM, SLIDES, PHO- ing, wood replacement, gutters, gen- Track 2500R, excellent condition, TOS – To VHS or DVD. Tape repair, eral home improvements. Guaranteed Call for additional information. heavy/sturdy, folds up, floor mat consumer editing. Photos made from lowest prices. Quality workmanship, Greenbelt Federal Credit Union included, bought May 2002, $500 videotapes, etc. HLM Productions, Inc. references. www.handymanpainters. A Credit Union for those who wor k, live, attend negotiable. 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by Don Comis City of Greenbelt

Herring are spawning in Bea- Collective Bargaining verdam Creek on the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center With Police Completed (BARC) farm for the first time by Michael P. McLaughlin, City Manager in decades, if not for the first time ever. I know because I put them On Monday, April 23, 2007, the Greenbelt City Council there – well, seven of them any- adopted a resolution to ratify the recently negotiated Collective way. On Saturday, April 14 I was Bargaining Agreement with the Greenbelt Fraternal Order of one of 15 volunteers who showed Police, Lodge 32 (FOP). Adoption brought to conclusion the up to watch the capture of her- City’s first collective bargaining negotiations. ring on the run in the Northeast This journey began almost eighteen months ago when, in Branch of the Anacostia River an advisory referendum, Greenbelt voters supported a Charter in Riverdale, behind the Mary- amendment authorizing the FOP to enter into collective bargain- land-National Capital Park and ing on employment conditions. First, a labor code was adopted Planning Commission building. to lay the groundwork on how well negotiations would be con- We would then transfer them to ducted. Then, over the last few months, City staff prepared for Herring about to be released into Beaverdam Creek. and conducted negotiations with representatives of the FOP. Beaverdam Creek by truck and – photo by Glenn Welch release them. The agreement is a three year contract which will provide a The Anacostia River area her- herring release. other tunnels so blocked that one 19 percent pay increase over three years including cost of living ring run began on March 24, Spring 2011 has a vegetation covered hill of adjustments. In its initial proposal, the FOP had sought a 25 from D.C. to at least Riverdale. The herring we caught were dirt in it, the fish have to swim percent pay increase paid out over a twelve (12) month period They’re not as dramatic as salmon adults. When they hatched from around and under downed trees. as well as more than 35 new or enhanced benefits. The agree- swimming against the current up- eggs laid in the Northeast Branch I happened to see a large fish that ment will also expand the boundaries of the City’s take home stream and jumping several feet four or five years ago they im- looked like one of “my” herring car program and provide a number of other enhancements such up falls in the wrong direction printed to that part of the stream. on Sunday, totally trapped by the as specialty pay to officers with special training or responsibili- but they are moving upstream and Then, by fall 2002 or 2003 they branches of a downed tree, his ties. Many elements of the agreement lock in current practices they do jump an inch, said Phong swam back down the Northeast head stuck above water. I freed regarding pay and benefits. Trieu, an environmental planner Branch to the tidal Anacostia him. The proposed pay increase will make the City’s salary for with the Metropolitan Washington River to the Potomac River to the Battered and bruised from rap- police officers more competitive with nearby jurisdictions. Council of Governments (COG) Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic ids and rocks, if they should be While Greenbelt has a better benefit package than comparable in Washington, D.C. Trieu an- Ocean, swimming between North unlucky enough to reach the area jurisdictions, it had been falling behind in salary which is nounced that updates on the her- Carolina and Nova Scotia. where we collected their parents vital to recruit and retain officers. The cost of implementing ring run can be found at the on- The young hatched from eggs during a heavy rainstorm, they the agreement will require additional revenue and, as a result, line yahoo group bulletin board of this summer in clean quiet pools might not make it past the rough the Proposed Fiscal Year 2008 budget includes a two cent tax the Anacostia Watershed Citizens of water in Beaverdam Creek will falls created where a metal wall increase. Advisory Committee (AWCAC), in turn imprint on that stream and flood control structure creates One element of the agreement is the expansion of the leave at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ return there around spring 2011 rapids. buyback program from 20 to 30 hours. As the City wishes to AWCAC. to begin the cycle all over again. A notch was cut in this struc- treat all employees as equitably as possible, the leave buyback A Shocking Sight “We have mapped out the po- ture in the 1970s to ease the rap- expansion is proposed for all employees in the Proposed FY Trieu used a portable electro- tential spawning range of the ids for fish, along with giant boul- 2008 City budget. Also proposed in the budget is a compensa- shock rod to momentarily stun the herring in the Anacostia River ders placed near the wall. But tion study for all City staff positions. fish while Jan Ducnuigeen, with system,” Trieu said, “and we want development over the next three The collective bargaining negotiations were completed in a the Interstate Commission on the to release spawning females with decades has increased stormwater timely and professional manner by both sides. The City appre- Potomac River Basin, netted them their male companions everywhere flow so much that heavy storms ciates the support and interest of everyone in this groundbreak- and John Galli, principal engineer in that potential range.” create rapids that are deadly for ing undertaking. with COG, held a bucket to put It is another marker of how fish. The stream has so much PAID ADVERTISEMENT them in. We caught 30 herring, a far we’ve come environmentally force in a storm that it managed mix of females ready to lay eggs – with fish free to swim wherever to dislodge one of the piano-sized UM Percussion Opera Students and males always ready to fertil- they wish. boulders put there to quiet the Program Is Free Perform Scenes ize eggs. Not that it’s all clear for “our” waters, Trieu said. “We call this a On Tuesday, May 8 at 8 p.m. Eugene Galvin directs staged Trieu and colleagues put the fish. Sometime between July and partial blockage because it is only the UM Percussion Ensemble, opera scenes performed by un- herring in an aerated tank on their September of this year the hatched a blockage during high flow times. directed and conducted by John dergraduate students of the UM truck for transport to Beaverdam herring will try to swim back We hope to someday eliminate the Tafoya, Michelle Humphreys and Opera Workshop at a free recital Creek. The volunteers drove in to the ocean from Beaverdam blockage here entirely.” Lee Hinkle, will perform at the at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 their vehicles to meet up with the Creek. Besides dodging eagles But that costs money. A lot of Dekelboum Concert Hall of the in the Gildenhorn Recital Hall of herring at Beaverdam Creek. The and osprey and herons and other money came to Anacostia water- Clarice Smith Performing Arts the Clarice Smith Performing Arts DC Fish and Wildlife agency had predators, they have to swim un- ways managers when the Wood- Center, University of Maryland, Center, University of Maryland, a galvanized aerated tank, with 30 der Kenilworth Avenue, take a left row Wilson bridge construction College Park. College Park. more herring caught in the Ana- turn on Indian Creek and swim project destroyed fish habitat from costia River, waiting for us at the under the Beltway near Metro, deep dredging. As compensation, Beaverdam site. under Cherrywood Lane where the contractors paid for the removal of At the transfer site at Beaver- real trash begins, under Greenbelt 14 fish blockages along the Ana- dam Creek we were joined by Road, later joining the polluted costia River and tributaries. George Meyers, a tractor opera- Northeast Branch of the Anacostia The closest work to our area tor leader with BARC, and Rich to swim around trash and through can be seen from a bridge over Takacs with the National Oceanic areas where it is difficult for these Greenbelt Road, where scattered and Atmospheric Administration weak swimmers to get through. rocks quiet the waters of Indian (NOAA). NOAA funded the her- Freeing Fish Creek enough, even in times of Do your kids dream about being astronauts? ring release and Meyers came to Even before they reach the high stormwater flow, to allow Are they interested in space and science? help with the release. Beltway tunnels where they may our weak swimming herring to Takacs thanked the citizens and have to swim through only inches get through. If so, it’s time they attend BARC for their support of the of water on a concrete bed, with Latest Bulletin The Federation of Galaxy Explorers’ “The Anacostia River herring Moon Base One Summer Camp migratory fish run is well under way. The best place to observe Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! In Moon Base them is the Northwest Branch at One, campers conduct hands-on experiments to ex- the Route 1 Bridge (near Charles plore all dimensions of creating the first permanent L. Armentrout Drive and Route outpost off our home planet 1 intersection). They were first observed there on March 24 but the cold weather kept many Capitol College, Laurel, MD of the fish in the deeper tidal 9am – 4pm Anacostia River. This last week Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 when the weather warmed up, July 30 - August 3 hundreds were observed in the August 6 -10 Northwest Branch stream section between Route 1 and 38th Street. $110.00 Fish have not been documented farther upstream thus far . . . . Start your galactic adventure today! River herring will be entering and leaving the lower portions Sign up on-line http://www.foge.org of the Anacostia tributaries until More info: e-mail [email protected]: mid-May.” (Message posted by or call: 1 (877) 761-1266 Phong Trieu shocks fish as Jan Ducnuigeen waits to net them and Phong Trieu to AWCAC Yahoo place them in buckets held by John Galli. group, April 23.) ADULTS AND TEENS WE NEED YOU! – photo by Lutz Rastaetter