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News R Aneview Independent Newspaper VOL. 68, No. 37 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 AUGUST 4, 2005 Conceptual Site Plan for SHL Wins Planning Board Approval

by Thomas X. White

At its Thursday, July 28 meet- mended density of the October, quest changes to the underlying ing, the Prince George’s County 2001 Greenbelt Metro Area Ap- zone in conjunction with the re- Planning Board considered and proved Sector Plan and Sectional view of a CSP, the Planning approved, with conditions, the Map Amendment and amend Board is required to hold a pub- Conceptual Site Plan (CSP) for height restrictions in the adopted lic hearing on the application the redevelopment proposal sub- Sector Plan. and make a recommendation to mitted by the present owners of Approval Recommended the District Council (the Prince the Springhill Lake apartment The technical staff of the George’s County Council sitting complex, Apartment Investment county Planning Board submit- on zoning matters). Only the and Management Company ted a report to the board recom- District Council may approve a The “Dixie Power Trio” will bring its version of zydeco, jazz, Cajun (AIMCO). mending approval of the CSP request to change the underlying and funk to the Community Center on Sunday. Approval of the CSP repre- with about 33 listed conditions. zone of a property. sents a first critical hurdle for the The staff noted their agreement Before approving the CSP ap- redevelopment proposal. Several with the developer’s justification plication, the Planning Board “Dixie Power Trio,” Hoeting additional hurdles remain before to increase the density, consistent heard an overall concept presen- actual construction can begin on with the M-U-I Zone and recom- tation on the proposed redevel- Exhibit Featured Sunday the estimated $600 million mended submitting an amend- opment from Joe De Tuna, vice The next Artful Afternoon will gust 21) and Springhill Lake project. ment to the building height re- president for Redevelopment and be held on Sunday, August 7 Recreation Center (August 28). AIMCO is seeking to rede- quirements at the time of the De- Construction Services of AIMCO from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Commu- Indoor performances will be held velop the 2,889 rental units lo- tailed Site Plan (DSP) review and a brief presentation on spe- nity Center and will feature the at the Greenbelt Arts Center dur- cated in Greenbelt West that when adequate information justi- cific requests in the CSP applica- “Dixie Power Trio” and other at- ing the Labor Day Festival. were originally constructed in the fying such an amendment can be tion from Andre Gingles, a local tractions. Bring family, friends Art Gallery Show 1960s. The proposal includes assessed regarding the impact on zoning attorney representing and neighbors for a chance to re- From 2 to 4 p.m. visitors can 5,800 dwelling units of various immediate and surrounding de- AIMCO. lax and re-create with a relaxing meet artist Christ Hoeting, who types of which approximately 25 velopment. City’s Position afternoon of music and arts. is exhibiting at the Greenbelt percent will be sold, not rented. The technical staff also agreed Terri Hruby, assistant planner From 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. a Community Center Art Gallery, The proposal also calls for a with the developer’s justification for the City of Greenbelt, spoke stage combat demonstration will during an informal reception. A minimum of 15,000 square feet to rezone the entire property to on behalf of the city. She noted take place with the cast of the faculty member and recent mas- of retail space, a community the M-U-I Zone, noting that the that the city generally supports Greenbelt Arts Center’s upcom- ter of fine arts graduate from the building and associated recre- specific purposes of the SHL De- the technical staff recommenda- ing Shakespeare on the Green University of Maryland, Hoeting ational facilities and relocation of velopment District Overlay Zone, tions and conditions being ap- production of “Henry IV.” Audi- combines digital imagery and an existing elementary school. as expressed in the Sector Plan, plied to the CSP approval rec- ence members can learn how ac- traditional painting technique to AIMCO is seeking to rezone the are best implemented by a ommendation. She argued that tors control their bodies to create create dense “layers of atmo- property from Rental Residential change in zoning of the prop- the city had problems with only the illusion of combat with dem- sphere.” Each piece is a (R-18) to the Mixed Use-Infill erty to M-U-I. The staff report two items proffered by the devel- onstrations and choreography “puzzle of myth and memory” (M-U-I) Zone, increase the den- also noted that, although the from the play. incorporating diagrams, family sity for the site over the recom- owner of the property may re- See SHL PLAN, page 6 Shakespeare on the Green per- images and/or stills from early formances of “Henry IV” will be cinema. held at Buddy Attick Park (Au- Greenbelt Is a “Shining Star” gust 14), Schrom Hills Park (Au- See ARTFUL, page 4 City Intern Brent Elrod Says Filing Deadline for Council by Matthew Johnson Candidates Is September 26 In the field of local changes to the Greenbelt On Tuesday, November 8 1. Nomination Petition – This government and public Alert Citizen Warning Greenbelt citizens will elect the form requires the signature of at policy, Brent Elrod is a System and clocks out five members of the city council least 50 qualified voters of the progressive force in a around 5:30 p.m. who will represent them for the city and must be signed by the progressive town. Elrod will clock out next two years. Greenbelt resi- circulator of the petition and no- Students in need of a for the last time this Fri- dents who want to run for city tarized. The signatures should vacation may not con- day. He will say council, to sign a petition for give the petitioner’s proper name sider it glamorous to in- goodbye to a city he has someone to run for council or to (e.g., Mary Doe or Mrs. John tern all summer at the grown fond of through vote in the election must be reg- Doe) and address. City Manager’s office af- his experiences this sum- istered to vote in Prince George’s 2. Acceptance of Nomination ter two semesters already mer. County. Since universal voter – This form notes that the spent studying public “I think Greenbelt’s registration began in Greenbelt in nominee agrees to serve, if policy at the University sort of a shining star,” he 1991 the city has not maintained elected. It must be filed along of Maryland. But for a said. “Everybody who a separate voter registration list. with the nomination petition and civil advocate like Elrod, works here seems to care Candidacy for Council an affidavit containing a sworn there is scarcely a better about serving the public Any qualified voter of the city statement providing the situation. interest . . . so I feel like wishing to run for council may do candidate’s name, date of birth, “I’ve always sort of Brent Elrod, a public policy major at the Univer- I’ve had the privilege to so by submitting the following had a drive for public sity of Maryland, worked as an intern in the City be a part of that.” forms: See ELECTION, page 6 service,” said the 27- Manager's office for the summer. First Presentation year-old graduate student Elrod had the respon- who was awarded this latest op- around 9:30 a.m., reads through sibility of presenting the results What Goes On portunity to serve the public the mail in his inbox, completes of a discussion he facilitated to Sunday, August 7 through a joint effort by the what is called a definitive memo- senior representatives from Met- 1 to 5 p.m., Artful Afternoon, Community Center Maryland Municipal League and randum to be sent to City Man- ropolitan Association of Local Monday, August 8 the University of Maryland ager Mike McLaughlin (with the Government Assistants and the 8 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Municipal Building School of Public Policy. purpose of shedding light on an International City/County Man- Greenbelt and Rockville are the issue the council plans to ad- agement Association (ICMA) – in Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 9 only two communities involved dress), discusses the memo with his first week on the job. Passholders and Residents Register for Adult Classes and Adult in this program. both McLaughlin and Assistant “[It was] on a topic which I Swim Lessons, Aquatic and Fitness Center A typical day on the job be- to the City Manager David had very little knowledge: how Wednesday, August 10 gins with a commute from his Moran, eats lunch, researches a to improve ICMA’s Emerging Open Registration for Adult Classes and Swimming Lessons, home in Silver Spring to the city new issue by scanning through Aquatic and Fitness Center of Greenbelt. Elrod arrives county ordinances, makes See ELROD, page 9

GNR 080405 print.pmd 1 8/9/2005, 10:30 AM Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 4, 2005 Letters to the Editor Grin Belt Deer Anecdotes Big Yard Sale ing the photo of me that was You’ll likely hear from others printed with the songwriting ar- Thank You ticle. I don’t perform under the regarding deer sightings at the name “Country Me.” That was lake but here is my two cents Thank you to everyone who worth of anecdotes. participated in the Labor Day the name of the image file. I sing under my own name when Six or seven years ago a buck Festival yard sale on July 30 in performing country, though I’ve ran across my path on the access Roosevelt Center. Whether you trail which opens onto Crescent. donated items or purchased some, been known to trot out my Tanto Makeul persona when I do Startled the bejeebers out of me the Festival Committee thanks Christmas shows. but was quite magnificent. you for your support! The yard Two years back, someone I sale is the largest one-time Frank Gosman has asked me to give a special invite to the know actually witnessed people, fundraiser for the Festival and it people of Greenbelt to come see including children, petting a was a very successful day. young deer in the open area be- Thanks also to those of you the weekly broadcast of Country Showcase America. It’s real low the parking lot. (For the who became “salespeople” for the down home and the musicians record, my source and I were event, both members of the Com- equally appalled by this breach mittee and those who volunteered are incredible. The public can watch for free and if you can in good judgment.) to help. This event will be a sing, you’re welcome to step up Lakesiders have had deer yearly occurrence for the Festival munching their vegetation going so start saving those items now to to the mic and show your stuff. Just drive across Brighton Dam back many years. Just ask them! donate to the yard sale next year. on Brighton Dam Road, take a Lastly, it wasn’t at the lake In the meantime, see you at the proper but two summers ago a 51st Festival! left at the first driveway and fol- Patti Brothers low the signs to “The Barn.” deer literally walked up to me in president Bill Cornett pursuit by the open green space Greenbelt Labor Day at the bottom of Lastner Lane.

Festival Committee Editors Note: The “County ©2005 CONATY AGNES My deer encounters prior were al- Me” tag was our doing. It ways with deer bounding away or "I heard that you must minimize outdoor physical at least maintaining a watchful Not “Me” seemed a cute fit and was not designed to be misleading. The activity when the heat index is over 100 degrees." distance, certainly never ap- I think I News Review regrets the confu- proaching. Moreover, I’ve always must have sion. heard that when wildlife act “out an interest- Free Community Nursing Program of character” or approach people, ing caption something isn’t right. The only karma at What’s Happening? The Greenbelt Community will be conducted on Tuesdays thing which slowed this deer was the News After reading the letter last Nursing Program, which began in or Wednesdays between 9 a.m. when I crossed the street to alert Review. week from Betsy Barber I have January in partnership with and noon. Clients will work a nearby resident to ask him to Several been trying to find out what has Bowie State University School of with nursing students to select an contact Animal Control (it was years ago, happened to the plans and Nursing, will begin its second appropriate time. Slots will be too close to traffic for its own when the money for the much-heralded semester with new students start- filled on a first-come first-served PHOTO BY BRIDGET CORNETT ing in September. This program basis. Participants will also be good at the least). Even after galley Bill Cornett skate board park. It sounded like this, the deer continued to eye proofs of a good idea, was helped by my focuses on bathing, medication asked to complete a short one me intently. I knew it sounds bi- the paper church and others and should management, blood sugar moni- page student evaluation at the zarre – it was! fell off a motorcycle as it was go- have been started months ago. toring, health assessment, vital end of the program year to help Afterward I went on the ing to press, a couple of cap- Has it been postponed again? signs monitoring and advocating the professor evaluate the internet and read a variety of simi- tions got switched and I ended Was it an unannounced decision with health care professionals on student’s performance. lar anecdotes featuring aggressive up being identified as the Gover- of the City Council to cancel the behalf of the client – all within This program is only open to deer, usually under the mantle of nor of the State of Maryland. (I park? Inquiring minds want to the privacy of the client’s home. Greenbelt residents and is free to protecting their young. I don’t walked up to the State House know and in Greenbelt one hopes Students are supervised by all participants. If there are any know what the deal with my deer pointing at the picture and the the government can openly an- Professor Valerie Swan. This se- further questions call Christal was as I was no more than a few caption and saying, “Look, it’s swer such questions. mester the program will be able Parker Batey at 301-345-6660. feet off Lastner Lane but I me, the Governor, I need to ini- Harriette Phelps to accept 20 clients. Home vis- Space is limited. Open enroll- haven’t seen it again. And I al- tiate some legislation” but for its will begin on September 20 ment began Wednesday, August ways look. some reason they didn’t let me and end November 30. Visits 3. Colette Zanin in. Actually called the security GIVE BLOOD guards. The nerve.) In Sympathy In last week’s edition, there GIVE LIFE Like many others I was sad- was a misunderstanding regard- Greenbelt dened to hear of the passing of Hugh Jascourt. Mr. Jascourt was a pioneer and GREENBELT WRITERS GROUP SHOWCASE News Review featuring in many ways he was way ahead AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER of his time. I am thankful that Mr. Jascourt MICHAEL S. GLASER 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 shared his interest in running with so Maryland Poet Laureate [email protected] many people and inspired many to Also Local Writers and Musicians 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 run or to form running clubs. Sunday, August 7 at 5 p.m. My thoughts and prayers are Greenbelt Arts Center Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 with the Jascourt family. Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 123 Centerway Austin Conaty President Emeritus, 1985- Race Coordinator $5 admission includes Chef Lou's desserts Call 301-441-8770 for reservations Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 Prince Georges Running Club Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482

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GNR 080405 print.pmd 2 8/9/2005, 10:30 AM Thursday, August 4, 2005 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Art Show Depicts Nature around the Lake Agnes Pasco noulli principle to Community Events Conaty’s first art ex- freshmen college stu- hibit at the New Deal dents. Greenbelt Seniors Founders Day Event Café, “Nature Walks “I got hooked into Beat Bowie Gold At Greenbelt Park Greens Plan Meeting Along Greenbelt natural history when I Greenbelt beat the Bowie Gold, Join a park ranger and learn With Full Agenda Lake,” will be held read the works of Jean- 9-7, at home on Monday, August the history of the National Park Greenbelt Greens will meet on from August 1 to 28. Henri Fabre, Rachel 1 in the Baltimore Beltway Senior Service at the ranger station near Monday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. in The opening reception Carson and Henry Softball League. Bowie was the campground on Saturday, Au- the public meeting room in the for the art show will David Thoreau,” Conaty down 8-7 in the top of the gust 13 at 10 a.m. August 15 is Greenbelt police station, located be on Sunday, August recalls. She now has a eighth inning with nobody out Founders Day, celebrating the at the corner of Ridge and Cres- 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. doctoral degree in envi- Agnes Conaty and their best runner on third. day the bill was signed that cre- cent Roads. Composed of water- ronmental science from He tagged up on a fly ball to ated the National Park Service. Agenda topics include the color paintings and the University of the left but Fred Bohle beat him to To RSVP or for more informa- 60th anniversary of the nuclear photographs, it is a result of two Philippines and a passion for home plate by a stride with a tion call Greenbelt Park at 301- bombing of Hiroshima-Nagasaki; years of nature observations and teaching and learning. strike to catcher Burt Kerr. 344-3944 or visit the website at Green Party outreach and orga- walks in the area where she also “Now that I live across from The double-play killed the http://www.nps.gov/gree/. nizing, election planning, prepa- does most of her running. Greenbelt Lake, I could spend a Bowie rally and relief pitcher/team rations for hosting the 2006 An- “I had kept nature journals lot of time looking under rocks manager Ray Reed, who had four GIAC Board Meets nual Maryland Green Party As- back in the Philippines. My or over the sky to observe the family loved gardening and we most minuscule object on Earth hits in four turns, held onto the The Greenbelt Internet Access sembly; local environmental ac- had lots of tropical plants and to the vast expanse of space and lead. Bohle, with two hits and a Cooperative (GIAC) open board tion updates (anti-ICC, Indian flowers that bloomed most of the just have a great time.” sacrifice fly, drove in three runs meeting will be Thursday, August Creek); and organizing post- year. The sight of bougainvil- A regular contributing writer and scored one. Eli Flam scored 11 at 7 p.m. at the Greenbelt po- CAFTA and peace actions. leas, birds-of-paradise and anthu- and photographer for the News twice and had three hits, with lice station. New and old mem- All are welcome. Refresh- rium was so pretty I had to cap- Review, the artist also sketches two each for Kerr, Lefty Smith, bers are encouraged to attend to ments will be served. For more ture them in sketches and pic- the “Grin Belt” cartoon. She John Horst-kamp and John discuss and plan for the future. information call Bob at 202-722- tures. That’s how I started to also works as an educator at the Benish. Green-belt has split its There is special need for in- 4303 or Anja and John at 301- paint and photograph nature,” College Park Aviation Museum first eight games in the season’s terested people to participate in 486-0744. Conaty said with fondness. and as a weekend docent at the second half. this all-volunteer organization as Born to a family of teachers Corcoran Gallery of Art. officers, members of the board, Poet Laureate and engineers, she obtained The Conatys are expecting Local Democrats Plan individual task leaders and help- Reads at GAC bachelor and master degrees in their first baby in late August. ers throughout the year. If the Autumn Events The Poet Laureate of Mary- civil engineering. Conaty juggled For information about the exhibit organization is to continue to The Executive Board of land, Dr. Michael S. Glaser, will between designing high-rise contact 301-982-9246 or email thrive, GIAC needs everyone’s Greenbelt’s Eleanor & Franklin be the guest reader at the Show- buildings and explaining the Ber- [email protected]. Roosevelt Democratic Club met interest and time. No special case of Prose and Poetry, co-spon- recently at the home of club technical skills are necessary. sored by the Greenbelt Arts Cen- First Vice President Stuart Jordan ter and the Greenbelt Writers to plan activities and programs Credit Union Donates Group (GWG). The showcase for its 2005-2006 year. SHL School Supplies will take place on Sunday, Au- WANTED! As it has since 1976, the club The Greenbelt Federal Credit gust 7 at 5 p.m. in the Greenbelt will sponsor a funnel cake Union is collecting school sup- Arts Center 123 Centerway. fundraising booth at the plies for students in need at Glaser will read from his col- Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Springhill Lake Elementary lections of poetry and answer from Friday, September 2 at 6 School. questions from the audience. p.m. until Monday, September 5 There are supply lists and GWG members will also contrib- at 5 p.m. Workers are needed drop-off boxes at the Credit ute original prose and poetry Patti Brothers • 2004 Emory Harmon • 2003 Virginia Beauchamp • 2002 and volunteers may call Bob Union and the Co-op grocery readings. and Lyn Doyle, Ways and store. The Credit Union is urg- There is a fee, which includes Means co-chairs, at 301-441-2585. ing Greenbelters to help them dessert. Call 301-441-8770 for Members are also needed to help students who are in need. reservations. help on Saturday, September 3 ? from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Konrad Herling • 2001 2005 Leta Mach • 2000 Explore the Canyons Help Remove club’s Information Table. Voter Invasive Plants registration forms, Maryland Of Bryce and Zion Help protect Greenbelt Park Democratic Party information and On Friday, August 12 the sum- from harmful invasive plants. material from announced Demo- mer Explorations Unlimited Join in a hands-on nature preser- cratic candidates for 2006 county travel video series concludes vation activity and learn about and state elections will be avail- Larry Hilliard • 1998 with a film about Bryce Canyon native and non-native plants. Rena Hull • 1999 Mike Vaccaro • 1997 able. Call Pat Unger at 301-474- and Zion National Parks, Can- Meet on Saturday, August 6 at 1052 to volunteer. yons of Wonder. 11 a.m. at the Sweetgum Picnic Please help the Outstanding Citizen Committee Program Chair Sandra Bryce Canyon Area. find the next outstanding citizen. Eichbaum has scheduled many One glimpse will show why This program will be held the Submit your nomination for that person speakers to give club members whose volunteer service to our community Bryce Canyon’s intricately first Saturday of every month. and local voters their views on has made him or her your choice to be the shaped, vibrantly colored rock Come rain or shine, wear appro- issues for gubernatorial, U.S. Sen- Greenbelt Outstanding Citizen of 2005. formations captivate visitors priate clothing and work gloves ate and other offices. As of Au- year after year. The film will and bring a lunch/snack. This is gust 1, the club schedule in- show the park from unique view- a partnership between the Green- Greenbelt Labor Day cludes Friday, September 16 – points. Watch as the film glides belt Park and the University of Maryland Democratic Party Chair Festival Committee, Inc. over Bryce Amphitheater by hot- Maryland. Greenbelt Park’s en- Terry Lierman; Friday, October 21 air balloon, then go down into trance is located between NOMINATION FORM – Baltimore Mayor Martin the canyon on a trail ride. Kenilworth Avenue and the Bal- Greenbelt’s Outstanding Citizen O’Malley; and Friday, November Learn from Ranger Maggie timore-Washington Parkway at 18 – election of club officers and McGee about the ancient geo- 6565 Greenbelt Road. Submit this form or a letter by Monday, August 8, to: Montgomery Democratic Chair logical forces that created For information contact 301- Robert Zugby, Chair Douglas Duncan. “hoodoos,” the park’s famous 344-3944 or visit the website at 94 Ridge Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20770 All agenda meetings are held towers, pinnacles and eerie stat- http://www.nps.gov/gree/. at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace Room ues of stone. Name of Nominee of the Greenbriar Community Zion Park Building, 7600 Hanover Parkway In Zion National Park, ex- Address at Greenbelt Road. For member- plore Zion Canyon and watch OLD GREENBELT ship information call Loretta hikers on its strenuous switch- THEATRE Nominated By: Jurnah, 301-927-1346. Modest back trails. Visit Checkerpoint Name(s) (please print) Signature(s) Phone annual dues are paid at the Sep- Mesa, Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel, Week of AUGUST 5 tember meeting for membership Kolob Arch and the Great Arch MARCH OF THE through August 2006. of Zion. See Zion through the PENGUINS (G) eyes of early explorers and set- No frequent movie-goers coupons GHI Notes tlers in photos and dramatic re- enactments and then visit the Friday Meetings for the week of Au- *5:35, 7:30, 9:25 gust 8 include: Paiute Indian Clifford Jake, who Please attach a statement (preferably printed or typed) which ex- August 9, 7:30 p.m., Market- will tell how his forefathers “got Saturday plains why the nominee deserves recognition as Greenbelt’s Out- songs from the mountains, the *1:45, *3:40, *5:35, standing Citizen. Possible subjects include a list of organizations or ing Committee 7:30, 9:25 wind and the eagle.” activities in which the nominee has participated, including length of August 10, 7 p.m., Woodlands time; specific accomplishments during each period of service; the Committee Explorations Unlimited is held Sunday every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at *1:45, *3:40, *5:35, 7:30 impact on Greenbelt or on people within the city; and personal quali- August 11, 6:30 p.m., Joint ties which make the nominee special. Award is for volunteer (unpaid) Board of Directors/Finance Com- the Greenbelt Community Center. Monday - Thursday work only. Supporting printed material will be accepted but is not mittee Meeting This presentation will be held in *5:35, 7:30 *These shows at $5.00 required. Testimonials by others as to the person’s good works will be August 11, 8 p.m., Member the Senior classroom. Everyone helpful. Input Session is welcome to attend. 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 The more information you can provide the committee the better. Call 301-397-2208 for more 129 Centerway All meetings are in the Board Note: All nominators must sign. Use separate sheet if necessary. Room. information. www.pgtheatres.com

GNR 080405 print.pmd 3 8/9/2005, 10:30 AM Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 4, 2005 Obituaries ARTFUL continued from page 1 Greenbelters were saddened to Hoeting’s exhibit, “Memories Artful Afternoon programs can see Hugh D. Jascourt hear of the death of long-time and Myth,” continues through artists-in-residence at work during Greenbelter Hugh Jascourt. Our September 24. The exhibit is the Studio Open House and dem- Hugh D. Jascourt, a PTA and was active at sympathy to his wife and sons. open Monday through Saturday onstrations from 1 to 5 p.m. 41-year Greenbelt resi- Greenbelt Center Condolences to Liz Pels-Nash from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sun- Community artwork is on display dent, died at his School and Eleanor on the death of her husband, days from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. when- throughout the Community Cen- Maplewood Court Roosevelt High Charlie Nash. ever the gallery is not reserved ter. Currently on view are three home on July 27, School. He served as Army National Guard Sgt. 1st for special use. To confirm daily of the giant frog sculptures cre- 2005. president of the Class Scott R. Wilson completed schedules call 301-397-2208. ated by Session I Creative Kids He led three full Prince George’s the Army National Guard’s two Dixie Power Trio Camp, which some may have lives: first, as a labor County Council of week annual training at Ft. At 3 p.m. there will be a free glimpsed floating on Greenbelt lawyer with the gov- Parent-Teacher Asso- Bragg, Fayettsville, N.C. He is a performance by the Dixie Power Lake on the Fourth of July. ernment from 1960 to ciations. member of the Maryland Na- Trio. All ages will be able to For historic perspectives on 1991, serving in ex- His son Stephen re- tional Guard’s 3rd Brigade, 29th snap their fingers to this band’s Greenbelt, from 1 to 5 p.m. there ecutive positions in a calls his father being Infantry Division (Light) head- mix of zydeco, Cajun, New Or- will be guided tours of the his- labor union, several federal energetically involved and sup- quarters in Baltimore. leans jazz, funk, street parade and toric home at 10-B Crescent agencies and law entitites too portive of his and his younger The training exercise involved rock. They play a combination Road that serves as the numerous to list with his pas- brother Leigh’s activities. Every soldiers conducting military op- of Louisiana-flavored originals Greenbelt Museum. The mu- sions being arbitration and me- supper would include Hugh erations in urban terrain staged and covers with a happy-go- seum also has an exhibit at the diation. After retiring in 1991, questioning his sons about the in a village typically encoun- lucky attitude. The band’s CD Community Center, “Living the he founded the Agency for Dis- day’s events. Stephen has a tered by soldiers in Iraq and Af- titles include “Out of Control,” Healthy Life,” which explores pute Resolution and Synergistic Ph.D. in atmospheric science and ghanistan. “Greetings From Gumboville” the history of sport, health and Relations, a nonprofit mediation works at the National Weather Wilson’s wife Natalie is the and “Let’s All Go Down to New fitness in the New Deal era. service in Greenbelt. He also Service in Silver Spring. He is daughter of George P. and Orleans.” The trio’s music has This exhibit is open Monday served on the Greenbelt Em- also a runner. Leigh is a physi- Marlene Matthews of Lynbrook been featured on National Public through Saturday from 9 a.m. to ployee Relations Advisory cal therapist living in Gilbert, Court. Radio’s “All Things Considered,” 10 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. Board from 1977 until his death Ariz., with wife Amy and son several television shows and has to 7 p.m. and had served as chair since Austin, who turned one on July shared the concert stage with Artful Afternoons, outings for 2002. 27. Drs. Hospital Holds many Louisiana music luminaries families and people of all ages, His second life was a passion A keen supporter of the envi- Free Health Fair including Wynton Marsalis, the are held the first Sunday of ev- born in junior high school – ronment, Hugh served on Neville Brothers, Dr. John, ery month from 1 to 5 p.m. at Doctors Community Hospital running. He organized the first Greenbelt’s Parks and Recreation Terrence Simien, Chubby Carrier, the Community Center at 15 is celebrating 30 years of service Road Runners Club in Philadel- Advisory Board from 1965 to the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the Crescent Road. The events pro- to the community by hosting a phia, where he was born in 1973 serving as chair five times. Olympia Brass Band and vide an introduction to the many Health Fair and Festival on Sat- 1935, and in Detroit, where he Hugh was laid to rest on Beausoleil. programs and classes available urday, August 13 from 11 a.m. to earned his law degree and was Sunday, July 31 on a green hill- Poet Laureate through the city’s recreation de- 3 p.m. The festival will take editor of the Wayne State Uni- side in Clarksburg, Md., after a At 3:15 p.m. a creative writing partment. For additional infor- place behind the Medical Office versity law journal. funeral service at the Washing- exercise will be led by Dr. mation visit the web pages at building on the hospital’s main In 1959 he moved to Wash- ton Hebrew Congregation in Michael Glaser, Maryland’s poet www.greenbeltmd.gov/ARTS or campus. The Health Fair portion ington, D.C., founded the D.C. Washington, D.C., where the laureate, for children to adults. call Barbara Dickey Davis at will be held inside the Medical Road Runners and organized Jascourts have been members Each month those attending 240-542-2062. Office Building. races. He ran in his races and for more than 40 years. Cousins helped coach the U.S. track and from distant states, road runner Everything is free. There will be health screenings for choles- field team at international buddies from years ago and a Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church terol, glucose, blood pressure, games. He set up an interna- large contingent of Greenbelt 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt tional woman’s race and helped friends and neighbors (including body fat and more. Tours of the Joslin Diabetes Center, the Sleep 301-474-9410 www.gbgm-umc.org/mowatt build inner-city races, especially the city manager and mayor) at- Center and the Women’s Health among high school students. tended the funeral. The Hugh Jascourt Race at Donations may be made in Center will also be given. Rev. Dr. Paul C. Kim, Pastor The Health Fair and Festival Hains Point is run by the Na- Hugh’s memory to the American Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am is a family event for all ages. tional Road Runners. In 1986, Cancer Society or the Multiple Handicapped accessible Easy parking he was named to the Road Run- Sclerosis Society, both in Wash- There will be games, health ex- perts, free food and refreshments. ners Club America Hall of Fame. ington, D.C. A Penn Relays official for For more information call Doctors more than 30 years, he was a Community Hospital’s Community master official honoree of the Relations Department at 301-552- 2000 races. His goal was to 8060. promote fitness; he developed the Master’s Race for those over (starting July 3) 40 in D.C. He served four terms HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School: 9:00 am as National President of the 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 Worship Service: 10:15 am Road Runners Club and he Weds. Worship: 7:00 pm helped with the first Road Run- Sunday 8:00 a.m. Worship Service (Adult Bible Study/Prayer & Children's Ministry) ners race in Greenbelt. 9:15 a.m. Sunday School/ His third life revolved Bible Study Helping People Connect with Christ and His Family through Loving Service around his family and commu- 10:30 a.m. Worship Service nity. Both he and Resa, his wife of nearly 42 years, were in- volved in school PTAs. Hugh was president of the Mary 7010 Glenn Dale Road Bethune Junior High School Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] (Lanham-Severn Road & Glenn Dale Road) 301-262-3285 | [email protected] | www.stgeo.org

Sundays: 8:00 am Simple, quiet Mass ST. HUGH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 9:00 am Christian education for all ages 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 10:00 am Sung Mass with organ and folk music, ASL interpreted 301-474-4322 1:30 pm Signed Mass (last Sunday of each Catholic month only) Mass Schedule: An inclusive congregation! Community Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays: 7:00 pm Simple, quiet Mass of Greenbelt Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. MASS Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. Where courtesy is part Sundays 10 A.M. Pastor: Fr. Walter J. Tappe Municipal Building Pastoral Associate: Fr. R. Scott Hurd Learn of the religion. About God commands us in the holy Islam scripture: “Serve God and join not Baha'i Faith Greenbelt Community Church partners with Him; and do good – to UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in "Story of Baha'u'llah: Promised need, neighbors who are near, neighbors who are strang- One of All Religions" available at Borders Bookstore Hillside & Crescent Roads ers, the companions by your side, the wayfarer (you 300 Pages, Baha'i Publishing Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings meet), and what your right hands possess, for God loves www.greenbelt.com/gccucc/ not the arrogant, the vainglorious.” –The Holy Quran 4:36 Sunday Worship Greenbelt Baha’i Community 10:15 a.m. To learn more about the morality taught by Islam, contact P.O. Box 245 Daniel Hamlin, Pastor Greenbelt, MD 20770 us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 301-345-2918 301-220-3160 "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, 301-982-9463 or visit www.islamguide.com. the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." www.bahai.org/www.us.bahai.org

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OPENINGS ON BOARDS & City Information COMMITTEES Volunteer to serve on City Council advisory groups. Vacancies exist on the: GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL Beauties and the Beasts Municipal Building - Regular Meeting Advisory Committee August 8, 2005 - 8:00 p.m. Softball Game on Education FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 Employee Relations Board COMMUNICATIONS 7:00p.m. Presentations Braden Field #2 Park and Recreation - CERT Program Kick-Off (behind the Greenbelt Youth Center) Advisory Board Petitions and Requests (Petitions received at the meeting will not All proceeds will go to the family of be acted upon by the City Council at this meeting unless Prince George’s County Police Officer, For more information, Council waives its Standing Rules.) Steven Gaughan. please call 301-474-8000. * Committee Reports (Items on the Consent Agenda marked by * Tickets are $5 each and are on sale at the will be approved as recommended by staff, subject to removal Greenbelt Youth Center – Monday thru Friday GREENBELT MUNICIPAL/ from the Consent Agenda by Council.) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Greenbelt Federal Credit PUBLIC ACCESS Union – Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and LEGISLATION Fridays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are also on sale at the CHANNEL 71 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 14, APlanning and Development,” Greenbelt Police Department. MUNICIPAL ACCESS: of the Greenbelt City Code by Adding a New Article IV for the 301-474-8000: Monday, Purpose of Establishing Fees for the Review of Planning and There will be food and refreshments at the field including August 8th at 8:00pm: Zoning Applications (2nd Reading, Adoption) hamburgers, hot dogs, sodas, etc. Alcohol is not permitted at City Council Meeting “live” An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18, AStreets and Sidewalks,@ of the game. All are invited to come out to support this worth- Tuesday & Thursday, the Greenbelt City Code for the Purpose of Revising Section while cause. August 9 & 11: 10am & 18-48, “Fees,” to Provide for Reimbursement to the City for the 5:30pm “Ask the Cost of the Review and Approval of Plans Associated with Expert~Proper Body Construction Work Within the City Right-of-Way (2nd GREENBELT AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER Mechanics,” 6:00pm Reading, Adoption) SUMMER SESSION III “Camp Pine Tree Talent An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8, “Elections,” of the Greenbelt Adult Classes and Adult Swim Lessons Show,” 7:00pm Greenbelt City Code, in Order to Revise Section 8-4, “Absentee Voting” Recreation Department and Section 8-10, “Literature,” and to Update and Clarify Other August 29-September 23 presents “Radio WOOF Language in the Chapter (2nd Reading, Adoption) Passholders and Residents Register with Bill Wellington,” An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8, “Elections,” of the Greenbelt August 8 & 9 8:00pm Replay of City City Code, for the Purpose of Changing the Distance from a Open Registration Council Meeting. Polling Place Within Which It Is Unlawful to Conduct Election- August 10-until classes are filled eering Activities on an Election Day (2nd Reading, Adoption) A Resolution to Repeal Resolution Number 965 and to Provide for PUBLIC ACCESS FOR INFORMATION ON CLASSES, VISIT (GATE): 301-507- the Number of Judges and Clerks of Election, Their Rate of www.greenbeltmd.gov Compensation, and the Rate of Compensation to Be Paid to the 6581:Wednesday & Chairperson and Members of the Board of Elections for the Friday, August 10 & 12: 2005 Regular Election (2nd Reading, Adoption) 7pm “Future View” A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of Certain An Artful Afternoon 7:30pm Greenbelt Arts Goods and Services from Various Vendors as Enumerated Sunday, August 7 ~1-5pm Center presents “Flutar” Herein When Total Fiscal Year Purchases from Each Vendor Greenbelt Community Center 9:00pm Greenbelt Arts Exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) (2nd Reading, Enjoy this free mini-arts festival featuring a studio open house, Center presents Adoption) art exhibits, projects, Greenbelt Museum tours, etc. “Midsummer Night’s An Ordinance to Amend the Capital Projects Budget for Fiscal Year Dream” 2006 (1st Reading) Welcome to An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 4, “Buildings and Building Regulations,” for the Purpose of Revising Article III, Subdivi- Gumboville sion 5, “Rubbish and Garbage”, (1st Reading) A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of a Police FIT ‘N FUN Trailer (1st Reading) AEROBICS M, W, F OTHER BUSINESS 9:30am-10:45am „ Acceptance of Annexation Petition – South Core, Greenbelt Class starts August 22nd Station 1:45-2:30pm STAGE COMBAT DEMO: The cast of „ Proposed Amendment to County’s Metro Planned Community Call Greenbelt GAC’s “Henry IV” teach you how actors control their bodies Approval Requirements Related to Greenbelt Station (CB 36- Community Center 2005) to create the illusion of combat. 301-397-2208 for „ Campaign Signs on City Property 3pm FREE CONCERT: Enjoy zydeco, Cajun, New registration information. „ Award of Purchase – Public Works Vehicles Orleans jazz, funk, street parade and rock with “The Dixie Power Trio” Babysitters wanted for Fit ‘N MEETINGS 3:15pm WRITE CREATIVELY: with Maryland’s Poet Fun Aerobics Class at NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular Laureate Dr. Michael Glaser Greenbelt Community Council meetings are open to the public and all interested citizens are 2-4pm ART EXHIBIT: Meet artist Chris Hoeting, Center. Monday, Wednes- day, and Friday, 9:30am to invited to attend. If special accommodations are required for any exhibiting at the Greenbelt Community Center Art Gallery. disabled person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the 11:00am. $7.25/hour. Call meeting day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 or Join the artist for an informal reception. 301-397-2208 for more info. e-mail [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. For additional information contact Barbara Dickey Davis at 240-542-2062. Visit www.greenbeltmd.gov/arts Visit the City’s new website at CITY ELECTION INFORMATION www.greenbeltmd.gov! NOMINATIONS FOR 2005 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ELECTION In accordance with Section 14 of the City Charter, a regular election will be held in the City of Greenbelt, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 8, 2005, to elect the five members of the City Council. NOTICE Any qualified voter of the City may be nominated for the office of Member of Council upon filing a nomination petition with the The Greenbelt City Clerk (signed by not fewer than 50 Greenbelt resident voters), a written acceptance of the nomination and other statements Community Center that are required by the City Charter or by law. Required forms and information are available in the City Clerk’s office, 25 Crescent Road, beginning Monday, August 22 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. will be closing at 7pm on Sundays beginning NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM September 11, 2005. MONDAY, AUGUST 22 THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. For additional information, call Kathleen Gallagher, City Clerk, at 301-474-8000, or send e-mail to [email protected].

GNR 080405 print.pmd 5 8/9/2005, 10:30 AM Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 4, 2005 SHL PLAN continued from page 1 ELECTION continued from page 1 oper. One had to do with the Breezewood Drive. Social Security number and resi- height limitation relaxation and Planning Perspective dent address. the other with the timing for the Orleans, a Greenbelt resident, 3. Financial Disclosure State- Voter Registration for City Election developer’s requirement for es- urged the board to review the ment – This form lists business Registering to vote is the first step to qualify either to run tablishing a continuing funding three Greenbelt West projects to- entities and real estate interests for office or to vote for a candidate in the November 8 city mechanism for a trolley/tram or gether from a planning perspec- held by the nominee and family council regular election. Although the county Board of Elec- similar light transit system to tive. He hoped the Planning and sources of specified income tions will handle all registrations, registration forms may be provide a mobile connection Board would carefully review all or debt. The statement covers picked up during regular office hours at the Municipal Build- within the project area. three of the development the period January 1, 2004, ing, 25 Crescent Road or at the Greenbelt Library on Cres- AIMCO and the city reached projects being considered in through December 31, 2004. cent Road. Voters may call the Board of Elections at 301- agreement on the height restric- Greenbelt West so that the Candidates who have had 430-8020 to request a form by mail or print from the web at tions to permit a maximum projects are “integrated as a changes in their financial status http://www.elections.state.md.us/citizens/registration/ height of 12 stories for residen- whole.” are required to file a supplemen- application.html. tial buildings next to the Capital Elizabeth Hewlett, chair of the tal report for the period of Janu- All completed forms must be received by the Board of Beltway and 10 stories for resi- Planning Board, assured Orleans ary 1 through June 30, 2005. Elections in Upper Marlboro by 4 p.m. October 10. Resi- dential-only buildings on that the board was aware of all The filing period starts Monday, dents may also register to vote at Motor Vehicle Administra- Cherrywood Lane. If the three areas. She said that the August 22. tion offices from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at the Board of Cherrywood Lane buildings pro- proposed Metroland development The deadline for filing to be Elections, 16201 Trade Zone Ave., Suite 108, Upper Marlboro vide retail space on the first two and the Springhill Lake redevel- a candidate in the November 8 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. stories, those buildings also could opment were not being reviewed regular election is Monday, Sep- Qualifications reach 12 stories. in a vacuum. However, the abil- tember 26 at 5 p.m. In order to vote in Greenbelt and to be registered with AIMCO also withdrew their ity to do such developments to- The city clerk verifies that Prince George’s County one must be a citizen of the United proposed amended language relat- gether was dependent on the in- nomination petitions meet the re- States of America; at least 18 years of age as of November 8, ing to the timing for the local dividual property owners and quirement of the city charter. A 2005; domiciled within the corporate limits of the City of transit system obligations. With was beyond the authority of the drawing will be held by the Greenbelt as of the date of registration; not convicted more those changes, the city, the Mary- board. Board of Elections in the Mu- than once of an infamous crime and not currently under a land-National Capital Park and Anthony Robinson, the only nicipal Building on Monday, sentence imposed pursuant to a conviction of an infamous Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) speaker listed in opposition to September 26 at 7:30 p.m. to de- crime; and not under guardianship for mental disability. All technical staff and the developer the CSP, said his mother has re- termine the order in which names questions about these requirements should be directed to the were pretty much in agreement on sided in the complex for the past shall be placed on the ballot. election office at 301-430-8020. the CSP conditions approved by seven years and lives on a very This meeting is open to the pub- the Planning Board. limited income. He wanted the lic. Candidates, their families, 2005 Election Calendar Other Viewpoints board to assure that the redevel- supporters and interested citizens Mon., Aug. 22 First day to obtain papers and file nomina- Other speakers included Bob opment proposal included provi- may attend to witness the draw. tion petition Koontz, director of Planning and sions for affordable housing as Candidates must appoint a Mon., Sept. 26 Last day to file nomination petition (by 5 p.m.) Architectural Services for the part of the concept. His concern treasurer. They are also required Mon., Sept. 26 Date of drawing for placement on ballot – Prince George’s County Board of was that his mother would be to file a notarized interim report 7:30 p.m. Education; Anthony Robinson, priced out of the development if of campaign contributions and Mon., Oct. 3 Last day for council to adopt resolution representing his mother, who is a there were no requirements for expenditures no later than 5 p.m., adding referendum questions to ballot (6th Springhill Lake tenant; William affordable rents for existing ten- October 24. A final campaign Monday before election) Orleans, a Greenbelt resident; ants. Hewlett thanked Robinson contribution and expenditure re- Mon., Oct. 10 Last day to register to vote and Kap Kapistan, representing for his remarks but noted, again, port must be filed no later than 5 Wed., Oct. 19 First day to receive an absentee ballot the Quantum Companies, owners that under current county law p.m. Monday, November 14. Mon., Nov. 7 Last time to request regular absentee ballot; of the Beltway Plaza Shopping the board is not empowered to These reports shall list the name, first time to request emergency absentee Mall. address such economic issues as address and amount donated by ballot – noon Echoing a June 28, 2005, let- part of its review. every contributor (other than the Tues., Nov. 8 Election 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ter from Prince George’s County After making some minor candidate or a member of his or Tues., Nov. 8 Absentee ballots must be submitted by 6 p.m. Board of Education member Jose modifications to the findings, her family, who has contributed Mon., Nov. 14 Charter Meeting for Swearing-in of 36th Morales to the M-NCPPC techni- recommendations and conditions more than $25 in furtherance of City Council cal staff, Koontz noted that the contained in the technical staff the candidate’s nomination and school system has reviewed the report, the Planning Board election); and a detailed descrip- CSP and does not oppose the unanimously approved the Con- tion of every expense. redevelopment plan. However, ceptual Site Plan. Election of Council tion will be held on Tuesday, No- November 14) the newly elected since several issues remain to be Future Action The five candidates each re- vember 15. A runoff has not been council will elect the mayor and resolved regarding demolition of With that action by the Plan- ceiving at least 40 percent of the necessary in more than 20 years. mayor pro tem. Traditionally, the existing Springhill Lake El- ning Board, more hard work is total number of votes cast and the Greenbelt does not have pro- the new council has elected the ementary School and its reloca- ahead for AIMCO representa- highest number of votes cast will visions for election of the mayor highest vote-getter to be mayor tion to a site adjacent to the tives, the city and county plan- be elected. If fewer than five by the electorate. At the organi- and second highest vote-getter to Greenbelt Middle School, the ning departments and the Board candidates receive at least 40 per- zational meeting on the Monday be mayor pro tem for the ensu- school system cannot fully en- of Education to move the CSP cent of votes cast, a runoff elec- following the election (Monday, ing two-year term. dorse the plan. The outstanding toward a Detailed Site Plan and issues involve the funding, a Preliminary Plan of Subdivi- scheduling and (expected) enroll- sion. Although action on ment capacities of the new those planning requirements school. might be scheduled this fall, the Liska Group, LLC Kapistan told the Planning developer needs to reach agree- Board that Beltway Plaza Mall, ments: with the City of Green- 301-275-5494 while generally supportive of the belt and the Prince George’s CSP, wanted to make sure there County Board of Education on 301-352-8208 were opportunities for better in- unresolved issues associated with www.Liskagroup.com tegration of the redeveloped the elementary school reloca- Email: [email protected] Springhill Lake with the rear of tion; with the city on planning/ the Beltway Shopping Mall. His design issues and resolution of Realty Executives/2000 Sarah and Joe Liska Office Phone: 301-262-1700 Jenny Craven organization has been meeting the issues associated with the with the City of Greenbelt on a Springhill Lake Recreation Cen- proposed concept plan that pro- ter (either replacement or ex- poses access across Breezewood pansion); and other issues aris- Drive to the Beltway Plaza prop- ing on the way to developing erty. The rear section of the the site plan. Plaza would be redeveloped to OPEN HOUSE! provide a public area with the- Saturday, August 6 from 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. aters and restaurants. Continental Movers Kapistan believes such a plan Free boxes Dream home on 1 ac. in tranquil family neighborhood, 5br, 3.5ba would make the rear of the mall Local – Long Distance Finished basement w/bed & bath, custom carpentry and open layout, more inviting. He envisioned no $75 x two men Grand stone fireplace, hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling, large deck, $440k $85 x three men increase in the current square 16329 Lea Drive, Bowie footage for retail on the mall 301-340-0602 property but forsaw a “modest” 202-438-1489 residential development opposite www.continentalmovers.net the Springhill Lake project facing

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GNR 080405 print.pmd 7 8/9/2005, 10:30 AM Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 4, 2005 Comptroller Warns of Phone Tax Scam Comptroller William Donald ing or enter into a payment plan, POLICE BLOTTER Schaefer warns taxpayers to be the Comptroller’s Office can then careful when speaking to anyone file a lien, attach assets (including Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department. Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. asking for personal information bank accounts), intercept state in the guise of a state official and federal tax refunds, garnish collecting taxes. This past week- wages, file an estimated assess- Robberies been reported stolen and that the cious destruction charge. She was end Marylanders began receiv- ment for taxes due in unreported July 23, 11:33 p.m., 6100 driver had an open felony arrest transported to the Department of ing phone calls claiming they periods, issue a summons to ap- block of Breezewood Drive, a warrant. A search of the vehicle Corrections for a hearing before a are delinquent on their income pear at a hearing to revoke a food delivery person was ap- revealed a loaded .9mm handgun, district court commissioner. taxes. The calls lead in by sales tax license or initiate other Disorderly Conduct proached by six men when inside which a computer check revealed claiming a taxpayer owes thou- legal processes, suspend state the apartment building to deliver had been reported stolen. The July 21, 7:41 p.m., 20 sands of dollars in back taxes payments if the taxpayer does an order. One of the men dis- man was released to the Depart- Southway, a resident man was ar- and then asks the individual to business with the state, prevent played a handgun and the others ment of Corrections for service of rested and charged with resisting confirm his or her social security renewal of state business licenses took money from the delivery the warrant. arrest, disorderly conduct and ma- number and other personal infor- or list the delinquent taxpayer on person’s pockets. The suspects then July 25, 10:41 p.m., 7200 licious destruction of property un- mation to verify that, in fact, the comptroller’s “Caught in the ran out of the apartment building. block of Hanover Parkway, a non- der $500. The man, who was in- they do not owe any money to Web” site. They are described as black males, resident man was arrested and toxicated, was attempting to as- the state. The Comptroller’s Office does ages 18 to 20; one had short black charged with concealed deadly sault another person and was being “Calling tax debtors at their not cold call anyone requesting hair and was wearing a black shirt weapon, two counts of false state- restrained by two other men when homes is one of our last resorts,” payment or any other reconcilia- and another was wearing a red ment and theft under $100 after police responded. The man was said Schaefer. “Be suspicious of tion of a debt without prior writ- shirt. police stopped a vehicle for a reg- extremely loud, yelling profanities anyone who calls asking for per- ten notice. Anyone receiving July 27, 4:12 p.m., 5900 block istration violation. A computer and would not calm down after sonal information. Don’t reveal fraudulent calls using tax collec- Cherrywood Terrace, the victim check revealed that the temporary repeated requests by the police. anything sensitive and ask them tion as a means to elicit personal and a friend were in a wooded tag on the vehicle had been re- He resisted being placed under ar- to be the ones to verify your information can report the matter area near the swimming pool when ported stolen and the driver had rest. He continued to act vio- personal information.” at 1-800-MD TAXES. they were approached by three no identification on his person or lently in the patrol car and began Initially the Comptroller’s Of- The Office of the Comptroller men. The men began punching in the vehicle. Located in the ve- kicking the back door and win- fice sends a letter to a delinquent serves as Maryland’s chief ac- and kicking the victim. The hicle was a 15-inch knife. A fin- dow. The man was transported to taxpayer or business, listing any countant, collecting taxes, pro- victim’s friend fled the area on a gerprint check identified the man the Department of Corrections for unpaid charges incurred for tecting taxpayers against tax bicycle. The suspects took a cell and a computer check revealed a hearing before a district court taxes, interest and penalties and scams, paying the state’s bills phone, money, an ID card and a that he had two open warrants for commissioner. asking for return correspondence. and ensuring a level playing set of keys, then fled on foot. violation of probation for distribu- Trespass At that point, should the tax- field for Maryland businesses The suspects are described as tion of a controlled dangerous sub- July 24, 11:50 a.m., Roosevelt payer fail to reply, pay the debt with competing out-of-state re- three black males, one was in his stance. He received a citation for Mall, a nonresident man was ar- or provide a reason for not pay- tailers. early 20s, approximately 5'9", 160 driving while suspended and was rested and charged with trespass lbs., wearing a white tank top and transported to the Department of when he was located in the center black pants. The other two were Corrections for a hearing before a after having been permanently in their teens with thin builds, district court commissioner. banned for a previous alcoholic black hair, one was wearing a Drugs beverage violation. He was re- white T-shirt. July 21, 3:21 p.m., Eleanor leased on citation pending trial. AMERICAN REALTY July 28, 2:52 a.m., 6900 block Roosevelt High School, a youth Counterfeit Bill of Hanover Parkway, a man was was arrested when baggies of sus- July 25, 11:02 a.m., Beltway 301-982-5899 walking up the stairs in a condo- pected marijuana were found in Plaza, a man entered a business minium building when he heard his possession. The youth was and asked for change. He pre- talking behind him. When he got charged with possession of a con- sented a $100 counterfeit bill and COMING SOON! to the fourth floor landing, one of trolled dangerous substance on a received change. 2 Bedroom Block two men opened the interior stair- juvenile petition and released to a Fraud well door, pointed a silver hand- parent pending action by the juve- July 27, 9:40 a.m., 6300 block with large deck gun at his head and ordered him nile justice system. Greenbelt Road, a man reported 3 Bedroom Brick to the ground. The men went July 26, 12:55 a.m., 5800 block losing his wallet containing a credit END UNIT through his pants pockets and re- of Cherrywood Terrace, a nonresi- card on July 13. By the time he moved his wallet. They then fled dent man was arrested and charged contacted the credit card company, Close to Center with the victim’s wallet, miscella- with possession of paraphernalia it had been used at six stores in 2 Bedroom Frame neous papers, books and a laptop after police stopped a vehicle for Beltway Plaza. computer in a black carrying bag. disregarding a stop sign and the Burglary with large deck The suspects are described as two front passenger of the vehicle ex- July 26, 11:45 p.m., 9000 3 Bedroom Block black males, 25 to 30 years of age, ited and ran from the vehicle. A block of Breezewood Terrace, a Close to Center 6'0" with thin builds. The armed search of the vehicle revealed drug nonresident man was arrested and suspect was wearing a black T- paraphernalia. The man was re- charged with fourth degree bur- shirt, skullcap and mask. leased from the scene on a crimi- glary. Police responded to a report July 28, 10:12 p.m., 7800 nal citation, pending trial and was by a witness who saw the man block of Hanover Parkway, two also issued a citation for disregard- open a sliding glass door and NEW 8 Pinecrest Court women were getting out of a ve- ing the stop sign. walk into a vacant apartment. He LISTING hicle when a man approached, Theft was located inside the apartment, (Lakeside Development) pointed a gun at them and de- July 23, Beltway Plaza, a non- arrested and transported to the po- manded money and purses. One resident woman was arrested and lice station, where he was investi- Single family with five bedrooms, two and one-half gave the man her purse and the charged with motor vehicle theft, gated and released, pending a bathrooms, remodeled kitchen with all new appliances, other gave him some money. He theft over $500 and unauthorized criminal warrant. hardwood floors on main level, new wall-to-wall fled on foot toward a vehicle a use of vehicle after police ob- Vehicle Crimes carpeting on lower level, fireplace, family room, central few spaces away with its lights on. served a suspicious, occupied ve- Two vehicles were stolen: a air conditioning, sliding glass doors and much more. Both women ran into the building hicle on Kenilworth Avenue at the blue and silver 2000 Suzuki mo- Exclusive Listing. and didn’t see if the man got into Beltway. A computer check re- torcycle, model GSXR600, with the vehicle. The suspect is de- vealed that the vehicle, a 2000 no tags from the 7800 block of UNDER 62-G Ridge Road CONTRACT scribed as a black male, 15 to 25 Plymouth Breeze, had been re- Hanover Parkway; and a green years of age, 6'0", clean shaven ported stolen in Ohio. The ve- 2005 Chrysler 300C, 4-door, Mary- This two bedroom frame unit has a washer and dryer, with a thin build, black short or hicle was stopped in the front lot land registration LPV577 from the refinished hardwood floors, new vinyl flooring in pulled back hair, brown eyes, wear- of the mall and the woman was 6900 block of Hanover Parkway. kitchen and bathroom, new pull-down attic stairs and ing a long white T-shirt and blue taken into custody. She was trans- Four vehicles were recovered has been freshly painted. It also has a deck, storage jeans, armed with a dark colored ported to the Department of Cor- by other police departments with shed, fenced yard and backs to the woods. automatic handgun. rections for a hearing before a dis- no arrests made. Two sets of sto- Assault trict court commissioner. len tags were recovered by July 20, 7:21 a.m., Eleanor July 26, 6000 Breezewood Greenbelt police with no arrests. 51-P Ridge Road SOLD Roosevelt High School, a resident Drive, a resident woman was ar- Vandalism to, theft from, at- youth was arrested after he struck rested and charged with theft un- tempted theft from and attempted Two bedroom frame END unit with new wall-to-wall the victim in the head and face der $500, traffic citations, failure theft of vehicles were reported in carpeting, new vinyl flooring in kitchen and bathroom, with a closed fist. The youth was to attach plates to front and rear, the following areas: 7700 block new kitchen cabinets, laundry room addition with charged with second degree assault displaying a registration plate is- Jacobs Drive (two incidents), 7600 new vinyl floor and new washer and dryer, covered on a juvenile petition and released sued to another, operating an un- block Mandan Road, 7800 block patio and large fenced yard. to a parent pending action by the registered vehicle and driving an Mandan Road, 7900 block Mandan juvenile justice system. uninsured vehicle after a traffic Road, 8000 block Mandan Road, Weapons stop for a registration violation. A 7800 block Emily’s Way (two inci- Commission Only - No Extra Fees July 22, 2:27a.m., Greenbelt computer check on the one tag on dents), 6900 block Hanover Parkway, Road and Kenilworth Avenue, a the vehicle revealed two tags had 7800 block Hanover Parkway (two Jeannie Smith, GRI nonresident man was arrested on been reported stolen and a search incidents), 7300 block Sunrise Court, an open felony warrant and of the vehicle revealed the second 7400 block Greenway Center Drive Quality and Personal Service charged with transporting a hand- tag behind the passenger seat. The (two incidents), 100 block Westway, gun in a vehicle and theft under vehicle was unregistered and unin- 7800 block Belle Point Drive, 6000 301-345-1091 $100 as a result of a traffic stop sured. The driver was placed un- block Breezewood Drive, 9000 block for an equipment violation. A der arrest and found to have two Breezewood Terrace, 5800 block computer check revealed that the open warrants for failing to appear Cherrywood Terrace and 9300 block temporary registration tag had on an assault charge and a mali- Edmonston Road.

GNR 080405 print.pmd 8 8/9/2005, 10:30 AM Thursday, August 4, 2005 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 ELROD continued from page 1 Berwyn Heights Considers Financial Program on Massage Agreement with Metroland Developers Learn about and experience the benefits of massage therapy Leaders program,” said Elrod. “I Local Level At their August 10 meeting, mitigate the traffic and public for seniors. Washington Adven- survived, but I can’t say it was a He recalls his freshman year the Berwyn Heights mayor and safety impact on the town. The tist Hospital will sponsor this good presentation.” as the onset of his drive toward town council will consider an of- money would be paid in two in- free program on Tuesday, August For his dedication and effort, civil service, though he could fer from the Metroland develop- stallments as the project meets 9 at 11 a.m. at Longbranch Com- Elrod will receive scholarship not pinpoint his aspirations to ers to mitigate the impact of the certain milestones. The town munity Center. money and academic credit. one particular occurrence. His proposed Greenbelt Station would also be granted some ap- For more information call However, these rewards are small thoughts on service were ecu- project on the Town of Berwyn proval rights for any develop- 301-431-5708. compared to what he calls “sub- menical at first but after leaving Heights, according to the Berwyn ment proposal that requests direct stantive work experience.” George Washington University he Heights Bulletin. access to Branchville Road. “Compared to other intern- became more provincial-minded, The developer has proposed In exchange, Berwyn Heights ships I’ve had this is definitely by passing the global and na- to build a 169-acre mixed use, would agree to cooperate with BRIDAL BALLOON the most relevant experience I tional levels and focusing on the transportation-oriented develop- the developer in initiating a tax- DECORATIONS could hope to gain,” said Elrod, local political spectrum instead. ment consisting of a 95-acre ing district within the develop- who has come a long way since After working for a non-profit commercially oriented North ment, support a publicly funded the beginning of summer, famil- conflict resolution organization, Core (current site of the full interchange with the Beltway www.morrismarketingusa.com iarizing himself with Greenbelt’s he came to the conclusion that Greenbelt Metro Station) and a and support the conceptual site 301-577-8725 council-manager form of govern- too many abstract theories came 74-acre residentially-oriented plan and Detailed Site Plan for ment. from the federal level where poli- South Core (the A.H. Smith prop- the development as currently “It’s a progressive-era idea ticians often did not stay focused erty north of Branchville Road planned. where the mayor serves on the on getting the results they along the railroad tracks). They council with the same power as wanted. He found that the poli- would be tied together by a con- any other councilmember,” he ticians would cause political nector road that will also link explained, calling it the “last ma- conflict rather than work to ac- the Capital Beltway with Green- jor development in local govern- complish common goals. belt Road west of 57th Avenue. ment structure in the 20s and “[I felt that] more good could On the 74 acres in the South 30s.” probably be done at the local Core, 27 acres will be open Elrod admitted he knew noth- level,” Elrod said. space, five acres will be used for ing about the city of Greenbelt Elrod will try to do some roads and the remaining 42 acres or its council-manager govern- good of his own someday – as a will be developed with ment prior to his summer stint at city manager. townhouses, apartments, condo- the City Manager’s office. In “He’s expressed to us that one miniums and an 110,000 square fact he had not even been to of the reasons that he’s interested foot neighborhood retail center. Come to the Greenbelt before his initial inter- in the internship is to get expe- According to the Bulletin, the view with McLaughlin. rience in city management as a developer is offering the Town of COLLEGE PARK FARMER'S MARKET But Elrod did come to possible career opportunity and Berwyn Heights $1 million to Local farmers and vendors offering fresh fruits, vegetables, Greenbelt knowing something based on everything that we’ve garlic, bakery goods, jellies, potted herb plants, bedding about public policy. While at- seen, he’d be an excellent candi- plants, cut flowers and herbal products tending George Washington Uni- date once he completes his ous projects we gave him – and versity, where he would receive [master’s] degree down the road,” finally he seems to [have] an 5211 Paint Branch Parkway his bachelor’s degree in philoso- said City Manager McLaughlin. easy-to-get-along-with personality phy, Elrod worked for D.C. Cen- “He’s obviously very bright. He and I think that will serve him (formerly Calvert Road) tral Kitchen as well as a non- was able to grasp quickly what well also.” in College Park – across from Airport profit environmental group. we were doing here at the city Elrod has his fiancée Eliza- “It’s one thing to discuss an and then apply the analytical beth Gonser to root for him and Saturdays from 7am – 12noon issue in a classroom, but it’s an- skills both at the university as even provide the necessary legal May 7 through November 19 other thing to confront it and well as in previous careers to fig- support if need be. She currently deal with it,” said Elrod. ure out how to handle the vari- studies law in Nashville, Tenn. Some People Don't Smile in Pictures . . . Ask yourself if any of these areas may be affecting the beauty of your smile: • The color or shape of your teeth • Spaces or missing teeth • Noticeable cavities or old dental work • Uneven or unhealthy gums

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GNR 080405 print.pmd 9 8/9/2005, 10:30 AM Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 4, 2005 County Schools Seek Advisors The Prince George’s County George’s County Public Schools Board of Education and Prince (PGCPS) Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are seeking nominees ATTENTION to fill four vacancies on the Parent and Community Advisory Board CLASSIFIED GHI MEMBERS (PCAB). The 13-member board HELP WANTED SERVICES meets regularly with the CEO and provides input on major issues af- RATES WANTED – Fur-friendly family/per- TRANSFER FILM, SLIDES, PHO- fecting the school system. PCAB CLASSIFIED: $3.00 son to care for our Big Furry Beast TOS to VHS or DVD. Tape repair, (Bernese Mountain Dog) in your home. consumer editing. Photos made from members serve a two-year term. minimum for ten words. Care needed from Thursday, 8/11/05 to videotapes, etc. HLM Productions, Inc. PCAB members must be nomi- 15¢ for each additional Monday, 8/22/05. Please call Nancy at 301-474-6748. nated by an established and vi- word. Submit ad with 301-441-1951. able parent or community organi- payment to the News Re- JACKIE’S CLEANING – No job too MERCHANDISE big or small. Estimates. 301-731-0115. zation. All nominees must be resi- view office by 10 p.m. dents of Prince George’s County. Tuesday, or to the News DOWNSIZING – Many items for sale LOVING LICENSED HOME PRO- It is preferred that PCAB members Review drop box in the – bedroom set, large dining room table VIDER with structured activities where Do you know how your are parents or guardians of current and chairs, glass and wooden end tables, children have fun learning. Openings. Co-op grocery store before co-op fees are spent? students enrolled in PGCPS. Orga- loveseat, bookcases, more! 301-474- Call now, 301-552-2502. nizations or individuals interested 7 p.m. Tuesday, or mail to 2372 GREENBELT HANDYMAN – Paint- in nominating members to the 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD GOLDSTAR WINDOW AIR CON- ing, gutters, powerwashing, general Please join PCAB should contact Sheila Jack- DITIONER – Excellent condition, used home improvements. Quality work- the Board for a son, director, Department of Family 20770. only one week at the beach, $75. 5,200 manship, lowest prices. 240-383-2945 MEMBER INPUT SESSION and Community Services and BOXED: $8.10 column BTU, 44 points, 12 9/32" H x 18 9/16" PCAB liaison, at 301-552-4294. inch. Minimum 1.5 W x 14 9/16" D. Standard 125V 3-wire PIANO, KEYBOARD LESSONS – Blues, jazz, gospel, R&B – play by ear Nomination forms are available inches ($12.15). Deadline grounding receptacle needed. 301-345- 7792 without reading music. Tim Thursday, August 11th online at www.pgcps.org. The 10 p.m. Monday. 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GNR 080405 print.pmd 11 8/9/2005, 10:30 AM Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 4, 2005 County Council Oks Bill Authorizing GHI Additions Festival Notes The 51st annual Labor Day by Diane Oberg formation and an application, Festival is less than one month which also is available at the fes- On Tuesday, July 26 the and to determine if any criminal away and the committee is prom- tival website at http:// Prince George’s County Council, or civil penalties are warranted.” ising great weather this year – www.greenbelt.com. on an 8-0 vote, approved CB- Wilkerson told the News Review no rain! In the meantime festival Craft Show 042-2005 that clears the way for on July 30 that he has not yet fundraising continues. There are still spots for indi- the county planning staff to re- received a response to his letter. Pre-Festival Fundraising Greenbelt Labor Day viduals who would like to take sume issuing building permits for Wilkerson and Nichols charge There will be four more bake Festival part in the Craft Show, which additions in Greenbelt Homes, that “failure of developers to ob- sales before the festival, one Friday through Monday will be Sunday, September 4 in Inc. and elsewhere in the core of tain site plan approval and the each weekend and all on Satur- Sept. 2, 3, 4 and 5 Roosevelt Center. Email the fes- Greenbelt. Meanwhile, former government’s failure to enforce the days on the Co-op ramp. Com- in and around tival committee or call Patti GHI Architecture and Environ- law have damaged the historic memorative festival T-shirts in Roosevelt Center Brothers for more information. ment Committee co-chairs Will- district.” They estimate that up to both the green tie-dye and grey Talent Show iam Wilkerson and John Nichols 100 additions exceeding the 25 version are still available in most For information contact: Call now to reserve a spot in have asked County Executive Jack percent threshold have been built sizes. Raffle tickets for $200 Patti Brothers at 301-982-2312 the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Johnson for a formal investiga- since 1990 and that without en- worth of Co-op groceries are be- or visit the website Talent Show on Saturday, Sep- tion of the county’s failure to en- forcement of this law issues such ing sold as are raffle tickets for a www.greenbelt.com/labor day tember 3 at 6 p.m. Auditions/ force the previous law. as setbacks, yard coverage, green 50/50 drawing. The above items rehearsals are August 23 and 30 County Legislation area, parking and stormwater man- can also be bought by calling at 7 p.m. at the Community A 1988 law (CB-134-1988), agement have not been reviewed Patti Brothers. Center. Call Dennis Lewis at passed as part of an effort to pre- by county officials. Festival Fundraising Labor Day audience with his 301-577-1718 for more informa- serve the city’s Residential Wilkerson and Nichols also Fundraising activities will wonderful magic. tion. Planned Community (RPC) zoning, raise questions about the conduct continue through the festival, The Saturday nighttime stage Parade required a detailed site plan re- of various city and county offi- based at the Information Booth will host the return of “The Parade Chairperson Linda Ivy view for all additions increasing cials. They question statements along with grocery raffle tickets, Nighthawks” with their rhythm is still accepting applications for the size of a building by more of several city, county and GHI 50/50 drawing raffle tickets and and blues, always a treat for fes- this year’s Labor Day parade. than 25 percent of the property’s officials that they were not previ- commemorative T-shirts. tival-goers. The Sunday stage Marching bands, majorettes, original gross floor area. How- ously aware of this law. In ad- On Stage entertainment begins at 1 p.m. dancers, dogs, horses and groups ever, until earlier this year this dition, the two men expressed The festival stage will be the with “Herman’s Hermits” featur- of all types are invited to take provision had not been enforced. concern over the new county setting for some of the area’s ing Peter Noone returning for an part. Ivy can be reached by The new county legislation legislation, calling it “spot zon- (and world’s) finest entertainment. encore performance that is not to email at [email protected]. exempts from this requirement ing by text amendment and the Both “Hermans Hermit’s” and be missed. John Hill from up- Shuttle Buses properties owned by a coopera- worst kind of special interest leg- “Shoe Suede Blues” are returning north returns with his easy-listen- Again this year there will be tive housing corporation with at islation.” to provide world-renowned ing sounds. “Wayne Brown and shuttle bus service to the festi- least 1,000 residential dwelling Wilkerson and Nichols con- sounds on both Sunday and the 2nd Conspiracy” will fill the val from various points in the units and an internal review pro- clude that “the county, city and Monday afternoons. “Diamond last night of the festival with city. Vans will run from satellite cess for additions and alterations. others knew about the DSP [de- Alley” will open the entertain- great rock and roll that is sure to locations. Shuttle drivers are The legislation also eliminates tailed site plan] requirement of CB ment on Friday night with their get everyone moving. still needed. Call Lester requirement for a detailed site 134-1988. It appears that of those great sounds including “Queen.” Entertainment on Monday Whitmer at 301-345-8897 or plan review for single family resi- who knew about it, someone ap- On Saturday the stage is the will start an hour early, at noon, Hannah Gould at 301-345-2259 dential units and public build- parently decided the DSP require- home for great entertainment for with the return of “Shoe Suede to sign up. The back of the ings within a municipality in an ment was ‘onerous’ and the imple- people of all ages. “24U” starts Blues” (featuring Peter Tork) with festival pullout (which will be RPC zone. Although not spe- mentation of the law was thwarted the day with their sounds span- their great rhythm and blues. in the August 25 edition of the cifically so worded, these provi- by an extra-legal agreement to ig- ning all types of music. They’re They will be followed by “The News Review) will contain the sions apply only to Greenbelt. nore it. If the facts support this great easy listening. Zach Sweeney Band” with their shuttle schedule. The legislation will become ef- conclusion, something must be Then the kids’ entertainment wonderful blues sounds and Donations fective on September 12. done. County and city employees begins with the Good Life The- “The Billy Coulter Band” with Businesses interested in sup- Investigation Requested and elected officials cannot be al- ater featuring a return engage- great original tunes. porting the Festival can contact In a July 17 letter to the lowed to determine personally ment from ever-popular “Joe Pipik Art Show Patti Brothers at 301-982-2312. county executive, Wilkerson and which laws should be enforced and his Backpack Puppets,” to Two Labor Day Art Shows Donating businesses will be rec- Nichols had requested “a formal and which should not. Allowing be followed by the truly amazing take place at the Community ognized at the festival itself and investigation into the facts and government officials to pick and “Amazing Lula.” “Magic Mike” Center, sponsored by the also in the festival pullout. circumstances of the failure to choose the laws they intend to (also popular at the New Year’s Greenbelt Association for the Vi- Ticket Sellers/Volunteers enforce CB 134-1988, to identify implement is a dangerous prece- Eve celebration) will amaze the sual Arts. One is for adults and Those interested in being the responsible public officials dent.” one for children and teens. This ticket sellers and volunteers in is the 43rd year for this popular general are needed in all areas. event, which gives Greenbelt art- This is a great opportunity for Greenbelters Mostly Support CB-42 ists of all ages and abilities the students in grades 7 through 12 chance to acquaint the commu- who need community hours to by David Morse evaluating applications for them. Speaking against the bill were nity with their work. Entries will fulfill that requirement. Ticket They outlined that process and William Wilkerson and John be accepted on Friday, September sellers must be at least 15 years Greenbelt residents and com- added that GHI was currently re- Nichols, former volunteer co- 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Commu- old. Volunteers who are not stu- munity officials attended the viewing its policies regarding ad- chairs of GHI’s Architecture and nity Center. Fliers with informa- dents also are more than welcome Prince George’s County Council ditions. Environment Committee, whose tion are available at the Commu- to come help out. Call Lenny meeting and spoke at the July 26 The board members said the split with GHI’s Board of Direc- nity Center and the Greenbelt Li- Wertz at 301-864-0254 for ticket public hearing on CB-42-2005 to DSP requirement would cause tors over this bill had led to their brary. Barbara Simon, Labor Day seller positions. There will be a eliminate a recently rediscovered hardship for members because dismissal. Wilkerson and Nichols Art Show chair, can be reached mandatory meeting for ticket provision of zoning law that complying with it would be ex- recapped criticisms of GHI they at 301-474-2192. sellers on Tuesday, August 30 at would have required GHI members pensive and time-consuming and had made in letters to the Photo Show 7:30 p.m. at the Greenbelt Com- to file detailed site plans (DSPs) especially burdensome for some County Council and the city of Entries for the Photo Show munity Church. with a county agency for larger members whose additions have Greenbelt. will also be accepted on Friday, additions to their homes. already been approved under GHI They argued that GHI has no September 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The bill, sponsored by Dis- rules and procedures. (Monica site plan for long-term develop- the Community Center. Call LaLaLabor DaDabor y FFy estiestiestivvvalalal trict 4 Councilmember Douglas Mische, a GHI member caught in ment, no architectural standards Keith Zevallos at 301-474-5542 for J.J. Peters, also removed that re- that bind, spoke later in the hear- or expertise to ensure mainte- additional information. It costs Used Book Sale quirement for non-GHI homes ing.) They also pointed out that nance of architectural style and nothing to enter and recognition Raising funds for: and City of Greenbelt projects GHI units are quite small and no procedure for evaluating the will be given to winners in vari- Greenbelt Elementary that were previously covered by mentioned a number of reasons impact of additions. They said ous categories. School PTA the old law, passed in 1988 but why its members might desire ad- that these defects had had adverse Information Day Book donation drop-off at not previously implemented. Af- ditions. impacts on GHI’s appearance and There are still a few spots for Co-op Supermarket ter the hearing the county coun- City Testimony livability and portended more to groups to take part in Informa- August 1 to August 31 cil unanimously approved the Greenbelt Assistant Planning come. They stated that over 100 tion Day and share their cause, Large donation pickup available legislation. Director Terry Hruby briefly men- additions had been built since mission or product though no For information tioned points made by Mayor 1990 in violation of existing law Speakers included representa- sales are permitted. Call Dave call 301-351-4832 tives of the City of Greenbelt and Judith Davis in a letter to the and that claims that requiring site Pitts at 301-345-9605 for more in- GHI, both of which had previ- County Council explaining the plans for new additions would be ously decided to support the bill, city’s support of the bill. Hruby burdensome were exaggerated. as well as a number of GHI said that DSPs were impractical to They also said that changing SELLING YOUR HOUSE? members. administer in the GHI neighbor- zoning rules by a law aimed at a List for less. My commission rate is 2 to 5% with no extra fees. Have Speaking for GHI were four hood because, unlike more tradi- particular community was unwise your listing placed in the MLS. We are a full service brokerage. I will members of the Board of Direc- tional townhouse developments, it because it lent itself to abuse by assist you with "FOR SALE BY OWNERS CONTRACTS" and: tors, President Julia Eichorst, Trea- had no subdivided lots, which special interests. • APPRAISALS • ATTORNEY surer Sylvia Lewis, Chuck Hess precluded measuring compliance Todd Turner, a spokesperson • INSPECTION • LOAN APPLICATION and Dorothy Lauber. They ar- with such standards as setbacks for Peters, said later that Peters • TERMITE INSPECTION • SIGNS gued that requiring a DSP was and green space. She added that appreciated working with the • OPEN HOUSE • CLOSING unnecessary since GHI has a the city thought it would be in- city and GHI in developing the longstanding concern for the im- equitable not to exempt non-GHI bill. Call George Cantwell pact of additions on the commu- single-family homes covered by David Morse, a GHI member, 301-490-3763 nity and a rigorous process for the old law. spoke in support of the bill.

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