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Goddard Works with Others City Manager Proposes Helping to Change the World FY 2009 City Budget Greenbelt City Manager Michael McLaughlin presented his by Paula Clinedinst proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2009 at the March 24 council meeting. The $25 million budget proposal will be funded mostly “Never doubt that a small NWF lobbying for improved from increased property taxes and would not require a city tax group of thoughtful, committed legislation on the Clean Water rate increase for 2009. citizens can change the world; Act, which establishes the basic According to McLaughlin the proposed $1.36 million increase indeed, it is the only thing that structure for regulating discharges in expenditures will be funded mainly from an expected $1.22 ever has.” (Margaret Mead, of pollutants into the waters of million increase (9.3 percent) in property values. He further 1901-1978, quoted in John M. the United States and regulating projected that “the approximate 9 percent increase in Greenbelt Richardson, ed., Making it Hap- quality standards for surface wa- property assessment valuations are expected to continue through pen, 1982.) As she educates ters. “Environmental laws should FY 2010 but will likely trend downward in FY 2011 due to the the public on, lobbies for and be reauthorized every five years,” current turmoil in real estate and credit markets.” promotes outreach regarding she says. This includes the Clean Council will begin its review of the proposed FY 2009 budget environmental laws, Greenbelt Air Act, the Endangered Species with a series of 10 worksessions starting with an overview of the resident Pam Goddard strives to Act, the National Environmental proposed budget on Wednesday, April 2. Copies of the proposed change not only the laws protect- Policy Act and the Resource budget were available at the March 24 meeting and are also on ing our water, the environment Conservation and Recovery Act, the city website at http://greenbeltmd.gov/. and natural resources but also just a handful of the many en- society’s interest and involvement vironmental laws that have been in these same issues. As an en- enacted over the past 30 years. vironmental consultant, she works Pam Goddard The first legislation Goddard What Goes On with grassroots organizations and attempted to change was the En- Monday, March 31 brings them to Washington, D.C., Noah, 14, and Elaina, 9, were dangered Species Act and, thanks 8 p.m., Council Worksession, Newspaper Vending Boxes, Munici- to prepare them for Congressional born but two years ago returned in part to her efforts with the pal Building testimony, campaigning and lob- to the NWF to work on public Sierra Club, in 1988 amendments Wednesday, April 2 bying. “Giving back is empow- outreach efforts. Goddard works were made successfully that fo- 8 p.m., Budget Worksession Overview, Revenues and General ering,” she says, explaining that with hunters, anglers and other cused on, among other things, Government, Community Center “just by joining a group, you’re conservationists on environmental species recovery. As one might Thursday, April 3 adding your voice.” issues. Goddard’s belief is that, imagine, issues regarding the con- 7 to 9 p.m., First Session of Greenbelt Safety Advisory Commit- Goddard worked for the Si- by being organized, groups can servation and recovery of threat- tee Preparedness Session, Greenbriar Community Center, Multi- get and stay involved in lawmak- erra Club for 10 years, for the ened and endangered species are purpose Room National Breast Cancer Coali- ing. “If you can make a phone not only important to conserva- 7:30 p.m., Council Worksession with GEAC (Stakeholders), tion (NBCC) for three years and call, you can make a difference,” tionists but also to industrial and finally for the National Wildlife she says, and she’s got a proven business entities such as the Farm Greenbriar Terrace Room Federation (NWF) as an out- track record to back this up. Bureau, national organizations of Saturday, April 5 reach director. She temporarily Goddard spent much of her 9 to 11 a.m., Potomac Watershed Cleanup, Meet at Aquatic and left the NWF after her children time with the Sierra Club and See GODDARD, page 8 Fitness Center or Behind SHL Recreation Center ACLU Contacts City re: Reform for Fairness of Election System Deborah A. Jeon, legal direc- tor of the American Civil Liber- February 28, 2008 ties Union (ACLU) of Mary- land, has addressed a letter to Dear Mayor Davis and Members of the City Council: Greenbelt Mayor Judith Davis to register concern on behalf of I write on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of that organization and the Prince Maryland and the Prince George’s County Branch of the NAACP, George’s County Branch of the to register our concerns about the City of Greenbelt’s municipal NAACP about Greenbelt’s elec- election system, and to offer to collaborate with you to undertake tion system. She offered to col- reform that will make the system a fairer and more inclusive one, laborate with the city in under- fully representative of Greenbelt’s racially diverse citizenry. taking reform that will “make As you may be aware, 2000 Census data shows that as of that the system a fairer and more time, African Americans comprised 41.3 percent of Greenbelt’s inclusive one.” overall population, and 37.9 percent of its voting age population. Jeon’s letter says that “In view Further, Asians comprised 12.9 percent and Latinos 5.7 percent of Greenbelt’s increasingly rich of the voting age population, giving the City a voting age popu- diversity, it is troubling to us lation that is at least 56.5 percent minority. This reflects a dra- – as it is likely to you – that matic increase in the City’s racial diversity over the decade from the City Council remains an all- 1990 to 2000. In view of Greenbelt’s increasingly rich diversity, white body, just as it always has it is troubling to us – as it likely is to you – that the City Coun- been.” cil remains an all-white body, just as it always has been. Jeon notes that the city fails to In order for City government to keep pace with its changing comply with its obligations under Redistricting proposal submitted by ACLU (detailed description population, to truly serve its residents, and to meet its obligations the federal Voting Rights Act. available on page 6). under the federal Voting Rights Act, the ACLU and NAACP be- The letter cites a number of court lieve it is appropriate for Greenbelt to consider changing its elec- cases supporting her contention William Cooper to illustrate one 28. However, it was not released tion system, to ensure that the system is racially fair. We hope that at-large election systems like way election districts could be to this newspaper until this past we can be of assistance to you as you navigate this challenging Greenbelt’s have been found to drawn to increase racial fairness. week. process. ACLU attorneys have been involved extensively in vot- “thwart full participation in the It suggests other means as According to City Manager ing rights litigation, and both the NAACP and ACLU regularly electoral process by minority vot- well such as cumulative voting Michael McLaughlin, city council work with local government leaders and community activists to ers and candidates, thus running or preference voting, noting that met in executive session concern- redistrict their election systems in compliance with the Constitu- afoul of Section 2 of the Voting council had received an earlier ing the letter on March 12. At tion and the Voting Rights Act. We also are fortunate to have Rights Act.” presentation on these methods by the March 24 city council meet- on our national staff a demographer who has many years of Jeon advises Davis that the the Fair Vote staff. ing, city Attorney Robert Manzi experience in mapping redistricting plans for communities across two organizations prefer not to The letter concludes by asking reported that a staff meeting be- the United States. challenge Greenbelt’s system in the mayor to set up a meeting tween the city and the ACLU Historically, at-large election systems like Greenbelt’s have court but to work with the city to with Jeon and PGNAACP Presi- will be held in the city offices been found to thwart full participation in the electoral process by reform the system. Advocating dent June Dillard at a mutually on April 8. Council indicated it minority voters and candidates, thus running afoul of Section 2 of single-member districts as one convenient time. would meet with the ACLU and the Voting Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. §1973. See, e.g., United States means of addressing the prob- City Action NAACP at a later date. lem, the letter encloses a plan The letter was faxed and The full text of the letter is See LETTER, page 6 prepared by ACLU demographer mailed to the city on February included at the right.

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From the Editor's Desk Grin Belt News Review Adds to Online Features Condolences to longtime city Internet users will be interested to visit www.greenbeltnewsre- employee Janet Goldberg and all view.com. That is the online site for this newspaper and devel- the Goldberg family on the death opments are going on almost continually. of Lawrence Goldberg on March The most recent issue of the paper is available online within a 22, 2008. few days of the printed version. There is also an archive section Greenbelters were saddened holding each issue of the paper back to mid-January 2002. Still to hear of the death of former missing is the Co-op grocery store ad but the News Review is Greenbelt teacher and resident working to include that. Margaret Brown Benson, who All issues are presented as .pdf files, so the online image taught at Greenbelt’s North End looks just like the printed version. Each issue is also searchable and Capitol Heights Elementary using Adobe software, which can be downloaded for free. Schools and lived here from the The News Review website is maintained and upgraded by mid 1940s till 1958. She died Joan Falcao, who will also be involved in implementing any in Marshallberg, N.C., on March changes resulting from the work of the University of Baltimore 19, 2008. graduate students now designing a new website for the paper as Congratulations to longtime a class project. Greenbelters Captain Gregory Gigliotti and firefighter son Jake Gigliotti on being selected as Deadline Extended for Online Survey 2007 Career EMS of the Year The News Review online survey will be extended to April 4. by the American Legion’s Prince The students who designed the survey report that by Tuesday, George’s County Council. Capt.

March 25 they had received just 123 responses: 82 from the Gregory has worked for the coun- ©2008 AGNES CONATY core of Greenbelt, 17 from Greenbelt East and 1 from Greenbelt ty fire department for 28 years "The daffodils go in District 1 and West. The students are part of a University of Baltimore gradu- and served three overseas tours ate course in information architect technology that is designing of duty in the past six years. the acorns go in District 2 . . . ." websites for the Greenbelt News Review as a class project. Son Jake entered the county The survey, which asks whether Greenbelters are interested in Fire Academy in 2006 and two reading the local news online, can be accessed at http://iat.ubalt. months later was called up for a edu/greenbelt. The goal of the survey is to learn what kind of second tour of duty in Iraq. On Non-filers Need to File for IRS Payments local news is of interest to readers and whether people will read his return he re-entered the Acad- Starting in May economic by helping to spread the word. online local news. The survey is primarily geared toward plan- emy to graduate in 2007. Their ning the new website. It may also provide some insights for the stimulus payments of up to $600 Those with at least $3,000 from awards will be presented at the for individuals ($1,200 for mar- wages or certain benefits from printed paper but that is not the focus of this survey. Greenbelt Legion Post #136 on For those who take the survey, an added incentive is the ried couples) will be issued by Social Security, Railroad Retire- April 14. the IRS based on 2007 tax re- ment and Veterans Affairs may be chance to be one of four winners of a $50 gift certificate from Matt Chandler and Lynne the Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket. turns. Parents also get $300 for eligible. Tucker Chandler of Ridge Road each eligible child. They need to file a return; IRS are delighted to announce the To receive the payments, how- will do the rest. For more infor- birth of their son Hayden Jo- ever, people must file a 2007 tax mation visit www.irs.gov. People seph Chandler. Born March 14, return. Millions who are eligible without access to a computer can 2008, Hayden weighed 6 lbs., 10 may not know it. Certain retir- call the IRS toll-free hotline at Letters to the Editor oz. Proud grandparents are Janet ees, disabled vets and low-wage 800-829-1040. and Andy Nuckolls of Memphis, workers who normally do not The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Tenn., and Joanne Tucker and file a tax return are included in Assistance (VITA) program pro- THANKS Carl Kautz of Bethesda. Great- the economic stimulus payments. vides help to low and moderate Thanks everyone for keep- and we are planning to have a grandmothers Virginia Gwin of This year they must file to receive income taxpayers and will help ing the New Deal Café’s dream great Volunteer Appreciation party Chattanooga, Tenn., and Luzelle the payments. taxpayers file their returns to get alive! sometime soon. Schwartz of Bowie also welcomed People can help the IRS and the payment. Call 1-800-906-9887 A special thanks needs to go The New Deal Café music the new arrival. themselves, friends or family to locate the nearest VITA site. to Peter May for holding open so schedule has been kept ongoing We are so glad to have staffer steadfastly the idea of the New in and around Chef Karim’s and Leonie Penney back with us af- Deal Café co-op in this little co- Maria’s miraculous kitchen instal- ter spending an unexpected two op town full of co-ops. And to lations! Thanks to Rodney Rob- weeks in a hospital in St. John’s, Bill Wilkerson who is essential erts for helping make this work. Newfoundland, Canada, instead in all this. We hope people will keep an eye of vacationing with the rest of Thanks to the approximately out for developments. her family in her native Holland. 500 co-op members from Green- The stories of all the people in Leonie’s daughter Olga stayed Greenbelt belt throughout this 12 year and this town who have one time or behind with her mom, while the ongoing endeavor to provide a another been instrumental in “sav- others went on to complete the “community living room” en- ing the New Deal” really need to long-planned trip. Leonie has News Review hancing our 1937-sized homes be written. For now thanks to nothing but praise for the ex- AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER here in old Greenbelt, providing everyone who has been a part of cellent professional staff at the meals, art, great live music, etc. saving the Café, so many ways, hospital. Our best wishes for a 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 And thanks to this great group so many times. speedy, uneventful and full re- [email protected] Barbara Stevens of volunteers who have been covery! 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 helping to keep the place running – Kathleen McFarland since last fall and completely Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 free of labor costs since January. Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 President Emeritus, 1985- This was a necessity as depth of the long term financial problems Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 and the dire straits of our backlog Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 of financial troubles slowly pre- News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 sented themselves to the current Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482 board this past year. Its been a STAFF long haul for the volunteer staff Jackie Bealle, Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi Bordeaux, Jessi Britton, Sha- ATTENTION GHI MEMBERS ron Carroll, Paula Clinedinst, Agnes Conaty, Austin Conaty, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Pat Davis, A. Neil Deo, Carol Drees, Elizabeth Eny, Robin Everly, Chris Farago, Eli Flam, Our May elections are fast approaching. Curious ? Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, Bernina McGee Giese, James Giese, Marjorie Gray, Eve Gresser, Thinking about running? Want to find out what it is like to Carol Griffith, Pat Hand, Stacy Hardy, Shirl Hayes, Solange Hess, Barbara Hopkins, Larry Hull, OLD GREENBELT Kathie Jarva, Elizabeth Jay, Cathy Jones, Ginny Jones, Sharon Kenworthy, Suzanne Krofchik, THEATRE serve on the GHI Board of Directors or Audit Committee? Meta Lagerwerff, Pam Lambird, Sandra Lange, Greg Lawson, Susan Lesser, Eugenia Macarthy, WEEK OF MAR. 28 Five Board seats will be filled at the May 15th election, as Kathleen McFarland, Emma Mendoza, Sara Mintz, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Diane Oberg, Linda will be all three members of the Audit Committee. Paul, Leonie Penney, Eileen Peterson, Ann-Marie Saucier, Linda Siadys, Pearl Siegel, Brian St. George, Helen Sydavar, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Joan Whelan, Thomas Miss Pettigrew X. White, Marie Wong and Dea Zugby. Lives for a Day The GHI Nominations and Elections Committee (N&E) (PG-13) is making it fun and easy this year. We are holding an CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Friday Orientation for Candidates on Tuesday, April 8 from 7-8 Springhill Lake: Karen Zoellner 301-474-1882 *5, 7:30, 9:30 p.m. at the GHI Office. Current Board, Audit, and N&E BOARD OF DIRECTORS Saturday members will be on hand to answer all your questions Eileen Farnham, president; James Giese, vice president; Diane Oberg, treasurer; Pat Davis, secretary; *3, *5, 7:30, 9:30 Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell and Thomas X. White. Sunday about serving in an elected office. DEADLINES: Letters, articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may *3, *5, 7:30 be mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday Light, healthy refreshments will be served. Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during *5, 7:30 office hours. Mail subscriptions—$35/year. *These shows at $6.00 So if you plan to RUN for office this year or are just 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 THINKING about it, please join us for the evening. 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 Thursday, March 27, 2008 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events At the Library Council Stakeholder City Dinner Theater New Deal Café City Notes Storytimes Meeting with GEAC Trip Has Openings Closes Temporarily The parks crew installed soc- A librarian will read age-ap- The next meeting of the Space is available on a city The New Deal Café temporar- cer goals at Northway Field and propriate stories: Greenbelt East Advisory Com- trip to the Rainbow Dinner ily closed at the end of business Schrom Hills Park for youth Tuesday, April 1, 10:30 a.m., mittee (GEAC) will be the an- Theater in Paradise, Penna., on on Wednesday, March 26. The soccer leagues and assisted con- Cuddletime for newborns to 17 nual stakeholders meeting with Wednesday, April 23 to see “Paris Café will reopen following reno- tractors with the Canning Terrace months old with caregiver, limit the Greenbelt city council. The Is Out.” The play involves a vation of the kitchen under the playground, removing 6 x 6s 15 babies. meeting will be held at Green- couple who plan to celebrate direction of Chef Karim. from the tot lot and hauling in Wednesday, April 2, 10:30 and briar on Thursday, April 3 at their 50th anniversary and both For more information visit more black top millings for use 11 a.m., Toddlertime for ages 18 7:30 p.m. husband and wife look forward to www.newdealcafe.com. as a base under and around the to 35 months with caregiver, limit something special. Mrs. Brand ea- playground equipment. 15 children for each group. gerly awaits a trip to Paris while Volunteers Needed The horticulture crew installed Thursday, April 3, 10:30 a.m., City Senior Workshop Mr. Brand looks to Pittsburgh. a retaining wall at the Skate Park Drop-in Storytime for ages 3 to On Pedestrian Safety Everyone related to these two To Clean Watershed parking area to correct the ero- 5, limit 20 children. On Monday, April 7 from 9:30 has something to say or to sug- The 20th annual Potomac sion problem. Caregivers are asked to pick a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the City of gest. Do the Brands ever make River Watershed Cleanup will up a free ticket at the Children’s Greenbelt and the Senior Citizens it to Paris? To Pennsylvania? take place on Saturday, April 5 Tell us what you think and from 9 to 11 a.m. at two sites in Desk. Advisory Committee (SCAC) Can they even make it to their help us plan Greenbelt. are hosting a pedestrian safety 50th anniversary as a couple? the online version of your GHI Notes workshop by the University of Do not miss a chance to find out The Springhill Lake stream cleanup will begin at the SHL community newspaper. Scheduled Meetings: North Carolina Highway Safety what happens in this suspenseful Visit the website below Tuesday, April 1, 7 p.m. - Research Center (UNCHSRC) and comic take on celebrating a Recreation Center, 6101 Cherry- od Lane. Volunteers are asked – deadline is April 4. Greener Greenbelt Initiative meet- and the National Highway Traffic couple, family and the meaning wo to meet at the parking lot there. ing, Board Room Safety Administration (NHTSA). of true happiness. Four participants will each win a The Braden Field stream cleanup Wednesday, April 9, 7 p.m. The “Pedestrian Safety Work- The trip is open to those age $50 Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket will begin near the Aquatic and gift card as a thank you - Member and Community Rela- shop: A Focus on Seniors” engag- 16 and over. The deadline to Fitness Center, 101 Centerway. for completing the survey. tions Committee, GHI Lobby es communities in addressing pe- register is Monday, April 7. Reg- destrian safety issues that seniors Meet at the lower parking area. Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. istration forms are available at http://iat.ubalt.edu/greenbelt - Board of Directors Meeting, face and provides seniors with the Community Center office for Bring work gloves and wear Board Room strategies for safer walking. The those who have not registered for comfortable clothing and boots Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. workshop is designed to advance a Greenbelt trip before. Those or old shoes. Community service - Pre Purchase Orientation, Board the process of creating more pe- previously registered may make hours will be given to students; Academy Room destrian-friendly environments by reservations online by visiting bring forms. Saturday, April 13, noon - encouraging dialogue among com- www.greenbeltmd.gov, click on The 20th annual Potomac Riv- Stadium Watershed Cleanup is a part of GHI Committee Volunteers Lun- munity members and equipping Greenbelt RecLink Online Regis- er the Trash-Free Potomac Water- Theatres cheon at the Firehouse participants with ideas to improve tration, type in username and pass- Beltway Plaza Mall walkability in their community. shed Initiative, a region-wide ef- Committee and board meetings word. (Activity No. 278201-1) Center Court The UNCHSRC developed this fort spearheaded by the Alice Fer- are open; members are encour- 301-220-1155 workshop for NHTSA. guson Foundation to reduce trash aged to attend. Astronomical Star ALL SHOWS BEFORE 5 p.m. Note: The 2008 board meet- Through interactive slide pre- and litter and increase recycling, sentations, activities and group Party March 29 education and awareness of trash Adults/Seniors $6.50 ing schedule has been changed to Children $6.00 the second and fourth Thursdays discussion, the workshop will On Saturday, March 29 As- issues in the Potomac Watershed. SAT. SHOWS BEFORE 12N through May. provide an overview of why tronomical Society members will Their goal is a “Trash-Free Po- walking is important, especially hold a star party at Northway tomac by 2013.” Call 301-474- Only $5.00 “Citizen King” Film for seniors, and some of the bar- Field. Members of the society 8004 for more information. R = ID Required riers seniors face; descriptions will begin to set up to view the (!) = No pass, No Discount Ticket Commemorates MLK moon and other celestial objects of the types of traffic situations Help Park Remove Week of MARCH 28 The Prince George’s County where seniors are at greatest at approximately 7:30 p.m. In Peace & Justice Coalition and the the event of rain or hopelessly Invasive Plants risk for being hit by a car; safe Help protect Greenbelt Park FRI. county chapter of the Southern cloudy skies the events will be walking skills for seniors; ideas from harmful invasive plants. 10,000 B.C., PG-13 Christian Leadership Conference cancelled without further notice. for how to educate drivers and Join in a hands-on nature pres- 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:10 invites the community to join in Details are available at www. community members and the ervation activity and learn about Drillbit Taylor, PG-13 marking the 40th anniversary of types of assistance law enforce- greenbeltastro.org/events_shtml. 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:30, 10:20 the death of Dr. Martin Luther native and non-native plants. ment officers can contribute to Join a group to help remove in- 21, PG-13 (!) King, Jr. safer conditions for walking and Watershed Groups 12, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 The documentary “Citizen vasive plants on Saturday, April Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, other ways to promote walking; a Adopt Sunnyside 5 at 11 a.m. in the Sweetgum King” will be shown on Sunday, walk to give participants a chance PG-13 (!) April 6 at 3 p.m. in the Social Hall Beaverdam Creek Watershed Picnic Area. 12:10, 12:30, 2:30, 2:50, 5:05, 5:25, to observe conditions along a Watch Group and Citizens to This program will be held the 7:30, 7:50, 10, 10:30 at Greenbelt Community Church, 1 particular route and to note the Hillside Road (corner of Crescent Conserve and Restore Indian first Saturday of each month, rain Superhero Movie, PG-13 (!) things they like and dislike; and Creek have adopted Sunnyside or shine. Wear appropriate cloth- 12:30, 2:45, 5:30, 7:40, 10:30 Road). Reverend Terence Collins an opportunity for participants to Horton Hears A Who, G will introduce the film, present an Avenue. For Potomac Watershed ing, work gloves and bring lunch describe what they experienced Clean Up Day on April 5 the or a snack. 12:20, 2:50, 5:15, 7:50, 10 update of its relevance and lead during the walk, apply what they College Road Trip, G audience discussion. groups will host a clean up on The Greenbelt Park entrance learned during the workshop and Sunnyside Avenue near Indian is located between Kenilworth 12:20, 2:50, 5:30, 8, 10:20 The widely acclaimed “Citi- discuss next steps. zen King” was produced for the Creek. Meet at 10 a.m. There is Avenue and the Baltimore-Wash- SAT. Those wishing to attend must parking at the parking lot just af- ington Parkway at 6565 Greenbelt PBS series “American Experi- RSVP Karen Haseley by call- 10,000 B.C., PG-13 ence” in 2004. It explores the last ter the railroad tracks. Dress for Road. For more information call 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:10 ing 240-542-2054 or emailing mud! For more information call 301-344-3944 or visit the website Drillbit Taylor, PG-13 five years in the life of Dr. King. [email protected] by Film-makers Orlando Bagwell and Susan Barnett at 301-474-7465. at http://www.nps.gov/gree/. 12:10, 2:40, 5, 7:30, 10:20 Monday, March 31. Space is 21, PG-13 (!) Noland Walker weave together limited. Lunch will be provided. 12, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 personal recollections and eyewit- Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, ness accounts of friends, move- Greenbelt Community Foundation PG-13 (!) ment associates, journalists, law Greenbelt organizations are encouraged to submit proposals 10, 12:10, 12:30, 2:30, 2:50, 5:05, enforcement officers and historians 5:25, 7:30, 7:50, 10, 10:30 to illuminate this least-known chap- LIVE Theater for grants to be awarded in July 2008. Superhero Movie, PG-13 (!) ter in the story of America’s most The deadline for applications is 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5:30, 7:40, 10:30 Week of March 28 Horton Hears A Who, G influential moral leader in the 20th April 1st 2008. century. 10, 12:20, 2:50, 5:15, 7:50, 10 All are asked to gather to re- For more information: www.greenbeltfoundation.net College Road Trip, G 10, 12:20, 2:50, 5:30, 8, 10:20 member Dr. King’s legacy and Born To request an application form email to: consider how people can keep Yesterday [email protected] SUN. - THUR. it alive in today’s struggles for A Screwball Comedy 10,000 B.C., PG-13 peace, equality and social justice. 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30 Friday, 28th – 8pm Drillbit Taylor, PG-13 Saturday, 29th – 8pm 12:10, 2:40, 5, 7:30 Holy Cross Greenbelt Boys and Girls Club 21, PG-13 (!) Sunday 30th Matinee – 2pm will be holding registration for 12, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40 Thrift Store Adults $15 Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, Every Thursday 10 – 4 p.m. Senior/Students $12 2008 SOCCER season PG-13 (!) 1st Saturday of the month Members $7.50 on Wed., March 12 through 12:10, 12:30, 2:30, 2:50, 5:05, 5:25, Cash or Check only 7:30, 7:50 10 – 2 p.m. Superhero Movie, PG-13 (!) Tickets available by reservation Mon., March 31 Good, clean clothes for women, 12:30, 2:45, 5:30, 7:40 men and children! or at Box Office at showtime at the Greenbelt Youth Center Horton Hears A Who, G Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. 301-441-8770 x2 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 12:20, 2:50, 5:15, 7:50 Roosevelt Center College Road Trip, G 6905 Greenbelt Road Located underneath the Co-op 12:20, 2:50, 5:30, 8 Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 www.greenbeltartscenter.org There will be a U–14 co-ed team this year as well. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 27, 2008

Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Obituaries 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Open heart, Open minds, Open doors M. Dolores Capotosto York City and graduated from the From childhood until 1995 Mr. www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 Former Green- City College of New York. In Goldberg was an avid handball Rev. Dr. Paul C. Kim, Pastor belter Dolores 1943 he moved to Greenbelt and and racquetball player, playing Sunday School 10:00am Worship Service 11:00am (Krahling) Capo- married Lillie. They had three many games over the years at the tosto died March children, Alice, Harold and Janet. Greenbelt courts. During the past Prayer Meeting Sun. 10:00am 14, 2008, in Ven- Mr. Goldberg worked for the few years he kept his mind active ice, Fla. Department of the Navy (Bureau by working on SAT math prob- Mrs. Capotos- of Ships) as a naval architect, re- lems “for fun.” to was born in Washington, D.C., tiring in 1976 from the Naval Sea Mr. Goldberg was predeceased on June 1, 1926; she grew up in Systems Command. In retirement by his wife Lillie and granddaugh- Congress Heights and graduated both he and his wife enjoyed tak- ter Lynn. from Anacostia High School. She ing classes at the University of He is survived by his children and her husband Hugo Capotosto Maryland’s School of Journalism Alice and Ed Snyder, Harold and moved to Greenbelt in the early and School of Public Policy. Mr. Wendy Goldberg and Janet Gold- 1950s and in 1959 were among Goldberg also taught math classes berg; and his grandchildren Brian the original residents of the newly- at the University of Maryland Goldberg, Joanna Bonventre and built Lakewood subdivision. Mrs. for 10 years. Since 1984 he tu- Michael Goldberg. Capotosto was active in all of tored elementary, middle and high Arrangements are by Gasch’s the St. Hugh’s church and school school students at the Springhill Funeral Home (www.gaschs.com). programs. Lake Recreation Center where Memorial donations may be made After her divorce in the 1970s his daughter Janet is a recreation to the School of Journalism, c/o she worked at S. Klein Depart- coordinator. He also donated his Dean Kunkel, University of Mary- ment Store in Beltway Plaza and time to help with many American land, 1117 Journalism Bldg., Col- ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH later at the University of Mary- Red Cross blood drives. lege Park, MD 20742. 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 land. In retirement she joined the Greenbelt Golden Age Club and 301-474-4322 was their reporter for the News Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church Mass Schedule: Review. She participated in city 3215 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville/Adelphi Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. trips and activities, especially any Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. involving singing or dancing. Her Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community outgoing personality and willing- March 30, 10 a.m. Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. ness to help in any way made "On the Verge" Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. her an asset to every group she by Barbara W. and Jaco B. ten Hove, co-ministers, Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe joined. with Pallas Bane, worship associate Pastoral Associate: Rev. R. Scott Hurd In 2001 Mrs. Capotosto moved New Member Recognition Ceremony to Venice, Fla., and continued her activities in the senior community there, including singing in the Ca- Who are the Divine Messengers that thedral choir, while still keeping Bahá’u’lláh spoke about? (Part 1) Greenbelt Community Church in touch with her many Greenbelt Bahá’u’lláh taught that there is one God whose successive UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST friends. revelations of His will to humanity have been the chief Hillside & Crescent Roads She was predeceased by a civilizing force in history. The agents of this process have Phone: mornings daughter Joanne, who died in been the Divine Messengers. People have seen them as 301-474-6171 1984 at age 19 and by her ex- the founders of separate religious systems but their common purpose has www.greenbeltucc.org husband Hugo Capotosto. been to bring the human race to spiritual and moral maturity. Sunday Worship Greenbelt Bahá’í Community 10:15 a.m. She is survived by a sister Daniel Hamlin, Pastor Ronie Rom and sisters-in-law Ar- Come visit our booth at the Labor Day Festival! 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, lene, Ailene and Gayle Krahling; www.bci.org/greenbeltbahai www.bahai.us children Frank, Mary, Teresa, the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." Nina Kelly, Paul, Louise, Joan Neely, Greg, Clare, Bill and John; and grandchildren Donna Leet, Mishkan Torah Congregation Joe and Gianna Capotosto, Sarah 7010 Glenn Dale Road 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Shannon; Erin, Christopher and (Lanham-Severn Road & Glenn Dale Road) Rabbi Jonathan Cohen Cantor Phil Greenfield Nicole Kelly; Daniel and Stephen 301-262-3285 | [email protected] | www.stgeo.org Capotosto; Kristin Neely; and Joe Friday evening services 8:00 PM and Mark Capotosto; and a great- Sundays: 8:00 am Simple, quiet Mass 9:00 am Christian education for all ages except first Friday of the month, when children’s service begins granddaughter, Norah Snavely. 10:00 am Sung Mass with organ and folk at 7:30 PM A Memorial Mass will be held music, ASL interpreted Saturday morning services - 9:30 AM on Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m. 1:30 pm Signed Mass (last Sunday of each Children’s Education, Adult Education, Social Action, etc. at St. Hugh of Grenoble Church. month only) An inclusive congregation! Visitation prior to the Mass will- Wednesdays: 7:00 pm Simple, quiet Mass For further information call 301 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org begin at 9 a.m. at the church. Conservative and Reconstructionist In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Maryland, HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 Valley, MD 21031. Sunday 8:15 am Worship Service Lawrence L. Goldberg 9:15 am Sunday School/Bible Study Lawrence L. 10:30 am Worship Service Goldberg, 88, longtime Greenbelt resident, died on March 22, 2008. Youth-Led Worship Mr. Goldberg Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] March 30, 2008 was born in New Speaker: Justin Walker

GIVE THANKS Graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Justin is currently Learn working at the Greenbelt Rec Center while he attends the University Catholic of Maryland. Justin is an active member of Hope Fellowship and Soul’d Out Youth Group, the Youth Team and the Leadership Group. Community About Every breath that we breathe is a of Greenbelt blessing from God and we learn from Islam the Prophet Solomon (peace be upon Justin, along with Soul’d Out Youth Group will be leading our worship on this special day. him) to recognize these blessings each SUNDAY MASS, 10:00 AM day. The Holy Qur'an tells us how he never Please join us. MUNICIPAL BUILDING forgot to be thankful to God. He is quoted to have said, "This is Bible Study 10:00 by the grace of my Lord, to test me whether I am grateful or un- SERVE BREAKFAST Worship: 11:00 grateful! And if any is grateful, it is (a gain) for his own soul; but AT THE GREENBELT REC CENTER AT S.O.M.E. if any is ungrateful, truly my Lord is free of all needs, supreme in (behind the community center) Sunday, March 30 honor." – The Holy Qur'an, 27:40 Meet at St. Hugh's School Pastor Lou Redd Count your blessings every day. For more information about (301)474-4499 (410)340-8242 cell Parking Lot, 6:00 AM gratefulness from an Islamic perspective, call 301-982-9463 or email [email protected] or visit www.searchislam.org. …living life together Thursday, March 27, 2008 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

Obituaries Margaret B. Benson City Information Margaret Brown Benson, 92, of Marshallberg, N.C., died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at her daughter’s home in Mar- MEETINGS FOR MARCH 31 - APRIL 4 Spring GED Course shallberg. A former resident and Monday, March 31, 8:00pm, WORK SESSION -- NEWSPAPER teacher here, Mrs. Benson lived VENDING BOXES; SECURITY AT MEETINGS, at the Municipal in Greenbelt from the mid 1940s Building. April 8 - June 12, 2008 until 1958 and was a teacher in Prince George’s County from Wednesday, April 2, 8:00pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION -- Registration: the mid-1940s until the early OVERVIEW, REVENUES, and GENERAL GOV’T, at the Community Tuesday, April 8th, 10:30am 1970s. She taught at North End Center Greenbelt Municipal Building Elementary School and Capitol 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt Heights Elementary School and Thursday, April 3, 7:30pm, WORK SESSION -- GEAC (STAKEHOLDER), retired in 1984 after 43 years as at the Greenbriar Terrace Room. **PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED** an educator. This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a meeting is (Driver’s license, current lease, phone or electric bill) She was born in Gloucester, being held call the number listed above, or contact the City Clerk at 301- N. C., on September 28, 1915, to 474-8000 or [email protected]. the late Julian and Annie Shaven- Greenbelt residents are not required to pay a registration fee, der Brown. She graduated from but will be required to purchase a calculator ($10) and text- Smyrna High School in 1934 and ARE YOU READY? books. Non-residents will be charged $175 for registration, East Carolina University with an If disaster struck tomorrow, would you know what to do? and are required to purchase a calculator ($10) and textbooks. B.A.. degree in 1940. She earned Do you have a plan or know what supplies you’ll need? The All fees are non-refundable; cash or money orders only. an M.A. degree from George Greenbelt Public Safety Advisory Committee would like to Washington University in 1949 help you get ready. Come attend a free, four week series of Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for 10 weeks, and a Ministerial Diploma from prepardness training sessions, designed by FEMA. at the Municipal Building. Southeastern College in 1987. Choose from two convenient locations: She is survived by her daugh- Greenbelt Community Center Greenbriar Community Center ter Barbara Benson Taylor of • GED I is for students who need review of basic math, Room 114 Multipurpose Room English, and comprehension skills. Class is held from Marshallberg; grandchildren Rob- April 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th April 3rd, 10th, 24th, and May 1st ert G. Taylor and wife Laranda 7pm - 9pm 7pm - 9pm 10:30am-12:30pm. of Marshallberg, Melissa T. Law- • GED II is for students who need review of algebra, rence and husband Wayne of Artful Afternoon: Luna geometry, English composition, and comprehension Bettie and Stephen D. Taylor of skills, and need to become acquainted with the GED Sunday, April 6th, 1 - 5pm Marshallberg; and great-grandchil- test. Class is held from 1pm - 3pm. The moon has been stolen! Witness the dren Spencer Taylor, Seth Taylor, • Students who need more remediation will be referred harrowing Grimm fairytale in a magic Samuel Taylor, Avery Lawrence to the Prince George’s County pre-GED course. lantern show at 3pm created by artists and Landon Lawrence. • There will be a maximum of 12 students per class. The funeral was held on Sat- Molly Ross and Nana Projects. Join Molly urday, March 22, at Lighthouse for a hands-on workshop at the Greenbelt For more information, please contact Judye Hering, the Community Church in Stacy. Community Center to create shadow course instructor, at (301)345-6660, ext. 2016, or by Memorial donations may be puppet monsters that will appear in the email at [email protected]. made to Lighthouse Community performance! All ages; free. For more info, contact Nicole DeWald at Church, 2015 Hwy 70, Stacy, (240)542-2057 or by email at [email protected]. NC 28581. There is an online obituary with internet condo- VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES lences accessible at www.brooks- Volunteer to serve on City Council advisory groups. Potomac Watershed Cleanup funeralhomeandcrematory.com. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Arrangements were by Brooks Vacancies exist on the: Arts Advisory Board Saturday, April 5th, 9am - 11am Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Join members of the Greenbelt Recycling and Environment Committee and Morehead City, N.C. Recycling and Environment Advisory Committee help remove litter and other debris from two sites in Greenbelt. Be sure to Youth Advisory Committee bring work gloves and wear comfortable clothing and boots. Students will For more information, please call 301-474-8000. receive community service hours. R. James Rice Greenbelt Lake Stream -- meet at the Aquatic and Fitness Center Longtime Greenbelter R. James “Jim” Rice, 92, Pedestrian Safety Workshop Springhill Lake Stream -- meet behind Springhill Lake Rec. Center. of Lakeview Circle, died Monday, April 7, 2008 For more info, call the Public Works Office at: (301) 474-8004. Monday, March 24, 2008. 9:30am - 1:00pm (lunch provided) Graveside services are at Greenbelt Community Center, Multipurpose Room GREENBELT MUNICIPAL /PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL 71 noon on Friday, March 28 at Join community members, health and transportation officials, law MUNICIPAL ACCESS: 301-474-8000: Monday, March 31st at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. enforcement officers, and others to look at ways to improve pedestrian 8pm -- City Council Work Session (live), Tuesday, April 1st at safety and walkability for seniors in Greenbelt. Highlights include 7:30pm and Thursday, April 3rd at 7:30pm -- City Council Work common situations in which seniors are injured, ways in which seniors Session (replay). Tuesday, April 1st, and Thursday, April 3rd, 10am Sunrise Services can increase their safety, strategies to encourage more walking in the & 6pm -- “Ask the Expert -- IRS Economic Stimulus Package,” At Greenbelt Lake community, an observational walk, and a discussion about making the 6:30pm -- Co-op Cooking Show. by Doug Love community more pedestrian-friendly. PUBLIC ACCESS (GATE): 301-507-6581: Wednesday, April 3rd A cold and frosty Easter The workshop is free, but size is limited, so register early by contacting at 7pm -- Greenbelt Community Foundation Winter Awards 2008. morning found not one but three Karen Haseley at (240)542-2054 or at [email protected]. 8pm -- Greenbelt Arts Center “Dr. Faustus.” sunrise services occurring at Greenbelt Lake. As ducks and geese flew in, people and their pets also clustered together at Greenbelt’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt several points around the lake. The GILA interfaith group met at The Greenbelt Recreation Department held its Annual Egg Hunt Saturday, March 22, 2008. With the breeze the usual place and two Hispanic blowing through their hair and the sun shining, a crowd of approximately 200 people arrived at Buddy Attick groups clustered around picnic Park to search for the 4,000 plastic eggs that Mister Bunny and his helpers scattered throughout the park. The tables half-way up the hill and hunt began promptly at 10:00am, with a countdown led by City Council Members Leta Mach and Konrad Her- on the dam. ling, with help from Mister Bunny. As one group sang, another prayed. As one group heard a Mister Bunny also hid a special golden egg in each of the five age sunrise homily, another sang. groups areas, which were redeemed for spectacular prizes. Win- The groups were just far enough apart so that they could hear ners of the golden age prizes were Jessica Zhou (18 months to each other but were not disturb- three years old age group), Leo Kuo (age group for four and five ing each other. They knew that year olds), Daniel Bernier (1st and 2nd graders), Kyle Sonneveldt each group was celebrating the (3rd and 4th graders), and Mairead Alexander (5th and 6th grad- same event and season and were ers). glad to hear the peace of Green- belt Lake on an Easter morn- At the conclusion of the hunt, a large crowd stayed to watch a ing accented by another sunrise performance by Dick Christian, Magical Entertainer from Chris- service. One participant visited the tian & Company. A special thanks goes to Council Members Leta group on the dam. It was a Mach and Konrad Herling, the Greenbelt Recreation Department, nondenominational church from the Greenbelt Public Works Department, Beverly Palau, and Ste- Langley Park. He invited them phen Parks. An EGG-cellent time was had by all. to join the GILA group next Winners (from left to right): Daniel Bernier, Jessica Zhou, Kyle Sonneveldt, Leo Kuo, and Mairead Alexander. year. Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 27, 2008 Suggested Districting Plan Proposed by ACLU LETTER continued from page 1 In her February 28 letter to Mayor Judith Davis, Deborah A. Jeon, legal counsel to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland, included a plan by ACLU demographer William Cooper illustrating v Village of Port Chester, 2008 WL 19052 (S.D.N.Y. January 17, one way a single-member district plan could be structured in Greenbelt to comply with the Voting Rights 2008) (invalidating at-large election system as denying Hispanic Act and traditional districting principles. Also included was a population summary report from the 2000 population of the Village an equal opportunity to participate in Census. The plan submitted, in color, is not reproducible in this paper. An outline map depicting the the political process and to elect representatives of their choice); proposed boundaries has been provided instead. The following is a description of the five districts in that Cane v. Worcester County, Maryland, 840 F.Supp. 1081 (D.Md. plan and some of the population data for each proposed district. (Note: Since boundaries were depicted 1994), citing White v. Regester, 412 U.S. 755 (1973) (at-large on a small city map, exact boundaries proposed may vary slightly from these described.) system violates Voting Rights Act where it “operates to dilute the vote of minority voters, or limits their opportunity to participate District 1. Boundaries: All of Greenbelt west of Kenilworth Avenue and south of Capital Beltway except for that part in the political processes and to elect legislators of their choice.”) of Springhill Lake east of Springhill Lane, south of Springhill Drive and north of Breezewood Drive. Residential areas The at-large structure can systematically exclude minority-preferred included: All of Springhill Lake west of Springhill Lane and north of Springhill Drive. Future development in Greenbelt candidates in circumstances where “the majority, by virtue of its Station north and south cores. Population - 4,151; 18+ Minority - 85.23%; 18+ Black - 57.23%. numerical superiority, will regularly defeat the choices of minority District 2. Boundaries: Springhill Lake east of Springhill Lane and south of Springhill Drive and north of Breezewood voters.” Thornburg v. Gingles, 478 U.S. 30, 49 (1986). Drive, east side of Edmonston Road, Golden Triangle, Greenbelt Park. south side of Greenbelt Road from the Beltway to We believe this to be the case in Greenbelt. Our preference, Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt East south of Greenbelt Road and west of Hanover Parkway. Residential Areas Included: however, is not to challenge the system in Court, but to work with Springhill Lake east of Springhill Lane and south of Springhill Drive, Hunting Ridge, Greenbelt Lake Village, Green Spring you on reforming the system through a cooperative effort. subdivision west of Hanover Parkway, a single family home on Greenbelt Road next to Holy Cross Lutheran Church and There are different reform options to address this problem. any Greenbelt Park residences, Population - 4,390; 18+ Minority - 80.60%; 18+ Black - 58.24%. Courts have traditionally addressed concerns about minority vote District 3. Boundaries: All of Greenbelt East south of Greenbelt Road and east of Hanover Parkway, all of Greenbelt dilution by changing to a system of single-member districts. Mahan East southeast of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, north of Greenbelt Road and west of Mandan Road. Residential v. Howell, 410 U.S. 315, 333 (1973). ACLU demographer Wil- areas included: Greenbriar Sections 1 and 2, Greenwood Village, Windsor Green, Greenbrook and Greenspring subdivision liam Cooper has drawn up a plan (attached) illustrating one way northeast of Hanover Parkway. Population - 4,337; 18+ Minority - 68.74%, 18+ Black - 42.76%. a single-member district plan could be structured in Greenbelt to District 4. Boundaries: Greenbelt East north of Greenbelt Road and east of Mandan Road and that part of Greenbelt comply with the Voting Rights Act and traditional districting prin- Center northwest of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, north of Greenbelt Road and south of the Beltsville Agricultural ciples. This plan is not the only possible district plan; Rather [sic], Research Center (BARC) up to a western boundary that begins at Greenbelt Road, follows Lakecrest Drive north to Lake- it is submitted to show that it is possible for Greenbelt to reform side Drive, Lakeside Drive to Westway, Westway to Crescent Road, Crescent Road to Eastway, Eastway to Ridge Road, its election system through districting in a way that would increase Ridge Road to Research Road and Research Road to BARC. Residential areas included: Greenbriar Section 3, Glen racial fairness and help to ensure the City Council is representa- Oaks apartments, University Square apartments on the southwest side of Westway, Greenbelt Homes, Inc. townhomes from tive of the City’s diverse community. Moreover, there exist other Westway to Eastway plus those on the east and north sides of Ridge Road from Eastway to Research Road, apartments “alternative” systems, such as cumulative voting or preference along southeast side of Crescent Road near Roosevelt Center and Farmgate subdivision on Research Road. Population: voting, that would achieve compliance with the Voting Rights Act 4,246; 18+ Minority - 37.63%; 18+ Black - 24.04%. while retaining the at-large election structure. We understand that District 5. Boundaries: Everything west of the boundary through Greenbelt Center described in District 4 from Green- the City has previously heard a presentation by Fair Vote staff belt Road to BARC north of Greenbelt Road, northeast of the Capital Beltway and south of BARC. Residential areas about some of the alternative systems, so you already have some included: Belle Pointe, Charlestowne Village, Charlestowne North apartments, University Square apartments northwest of familiarity with those. We are happy to discuss all the options Westway, Lakeside, Greenbelt Homes, Inc. west of Westway, Greenbelt Homes, Inc. west and south of Ridge Road to the with you to find the approach that you think will work best for north of Eastway, the apartments on Parkway and the east side of Crescent Road, the homes on Forestway, Woodland the Greenbelt community. Hills, Lakewood, Boxwood Village, the free-standing single family homes on Ridge Road and on the west side of Research Please contact me or Prince George’s NAACP President June Road and the Lakeside North apartments. Population - 4,332; 18+ Minority - 28.79%, 18+ Black - 13.18%. Dillard to set up a mutually convenient time for us to meet to begin discussion of this matter. We look forward to hearing from you. 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We reserve the right to limit quantities. No sales to dealers please. Co-op is not responsible for typographical errors. Some products are shown for illustration purposes only and do not represent items offered on sale. Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 27, 2008 Police Blotter GODDARD continued from page 1 home builders and miners. Both She found herself in the midst of she worked at Rural America Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police sides of the issue must be weighed 50-, 60- and 70-year-old wealthy where she helped cities and towns Department, http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/index.htm, link in and this is something Goddard women who had the money but procure money for transportation left frame to “Weekly Report” or http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/ considers as she campaigns for lacked the know-how to get their for their elderly and handicapped weekly_report.pdf. Dates and times are those when police were the issues about which she feels goals accomplished on Capitol residents. When the threat to cut first contacted about incidents. so passionately. Hill. Goddard educated these the transportation program was Recently, Goddard facilitated women and they launched “Cam- strong, Goddard helped activate Robberies Litter Enforcement a forum for 150 people from the paign 2.6” – “2.6 billion signatures the citizens to lobby to keep their March 15, 12:41 a.m., 7900 March 31 to April 5 Great Lakes area to come to D.C. for $2.6 billion.” The group held transportation means. The cam- Good Luck Road, a clerk at 7- and lobby on behalf of the “Heal- a rally on the Capitol steps that paign was successful. The Greenbelt Police Depart- Eleven was robbed at gunpoint. ing Our Waters Coalition.” With consisted of 650 people – more Noah and Elaina, Goddard’s ment will participate in Litter En- After taking an undisclosed a focus on finding people in the than three times the size their children, are following in their forcement Week beginning March amount of money the alleged rob- Great Lakes states and bringing permit allowed. “These women mother’s activist footsteps and it’s 31 as part of the Alice Ferguson ber fled that area on foot. The them to Washington, Goddard knew they wouldn’t be around for no wonder. As a baby Noah made Foundation’s Trash Free Potomac suspect is described as a black trained and educated these citi- the outcome; this was for the next an appearance on Capital Hill with Watershed Initiative. During the male in his twenties, 5’8”, 160 zens on legislation and lobbying generation,” reflects Goddard. She his lobbyist mom, he has made week of March 31 through April pounds with brown eyes, wearing for better laws on clean water. smiles as she remembers that the rally signs and he has counted 5 police will actively monitor a black hooded sweatshirt, blue “Many environmental campaigns women were shouting “show us votes. Elaina launched an annual and enforce littering law viola- jeans, sneakers and a ski mask. are decades-long” and Goddard the money!” campaign on her sixth birthday tions such as illegal dumping, Drug Arrests hopes that the experience pro- The NBCC is advocating to to help Greenbelt’s animal shelter wind blown litter (relating to the March 14, 4:36 p.m., 6100 motes a relationship with respective allow breast cancer researchers to and in lieu of birthday gifts, she covered load law as it pertains to block Breezewood Court, a non- members of Congress and that the be more involved with their pa- asked her friends to provide sup- commercial vehicles) and littering resident man was arrested and individuals return to their homes tients and promotes a campaign to plies for the shelter. As a result, a in general. charged with possession of co- and continue their involvement this effect called “Project LEAD,” truckload of donations was given This campaign is part of the caine with intent to distribute and take action. “If the grassroots which stands for Leadership, Edu- to the shelter – enough to take Trash Free Potomac Watershed in a school zone, possession of organizations don’t do it, the pro- cation and Advocacy Development. care of every cat that was living Initiative, an Alice Ferguson cocaine and trespass after he was fessional lobbyists will and they Part of the goal is to train patients at the shelter at the time. Foundation program to reduce stopped as a trespasser on the don’t do it as well,” Goddard says in epidemiology and also to get Goddard is a Girl Scout leader trash and increase recycling, edu- grounds of Springhill Lake Apart- with a smile. them to be active participants in and enjoys showing the troop cation and awareness of trash ments. He was transported to the Currently, Goddard is active medical boards. By doing this, all there is to see and do in and issues in the watershed and to Department of Corrections for in crafting the language of House breast cancer patients not only can around Greenbelt. She also works generate education and awareness a hearing before a district court Bill 2421, the “Clean Water Res- help with clinical trials but also with the swim team and is a vol- among the media and the general commissioner. toration Act,” a bill to amend the can become empowered by the unteer at the French Immersion public that litter laws exist and March 14, 11:28 p.m., 6500 Federal Water Pollution Control knowledge they gain. Goddard School her children attend. that enforcement of these laws is block Greenbelt Road, a non- Act. “We want the language of tells of this advocacy with love in Goddard says she always will happening. resident man was arrested and the bill and the protection to in- her heart and speaks fondly of her participate in advocacy, whether for The Alice Ferguson Founda- charged with possession of mari- clude all water, not just ‘navigable experiences with the NBCC. She environmental causes or something tion was established in 1954 as a juana after being stopped for a waters’” she explains. This would has pictures of the Campaign 2.6 completely different. “If we solve nonprofit organization chartered in traffic violation. He was trans- include ephemeral streams, ponds women on the Capitol steps and all of our environmental problems, the state of Maryland. Their mis- ported to the Department of Cor- and creeks, and would strengthen remembers that there were “lots I’ll find something else,” she says sion is to provide experiences that rections for a hearing before a the permit requirements for water of tears and wonderful, strong and one would be hard-pressed encourage connections between district court commissioner. treatment plants. “Little fish are women.” not to believe her. “You have to people, the natural environment, March 18, 4:53 p.m., 9200 born in headwaters and our wet- Goddard got her start in activ- enjoy what you’re trying to protect farming and the cultural heritage block of Springhill Lane, a non- lands are there for a reason. We ism by canvassing at Grinnell Col- and you should do a good job but of the Potomac River watershed, resident youth was arrested and stand to lose so much of these lege in Iowa as a means to help still have a good laugh,” she adds. which lead to personal environ- charged with possession of CDS natural resources.” pay tuition. She met her husband Whatever her cause – environ- mental responsibility. paraphernalia. The youth was The aspect of her work that has Todd Perry there and the couple mental, health, schools, etc. – Pam For more information visit the released to a parent pending given Goddard the most pride was moved to Estes Park, Colo., before Goddard will prove that concern, foundation website at http://fergu- action by the juvenile justice not on the environmental front, coming to the D.C. area. Before passion and outreach are the tools sonfoundation.org. system. but was instead with the NBCC. starting work with the Sierra Club, to bringing about change. March 21, 1:17 p.m., 9100 block of Edmonston Road, a resident youth was arrested and G326PI. from the 9100 block of charged with possession of CDS. Springhill Lane. The suspect was released to her Seven vehicles were recovered mother pending action by the by outside police departments juvenile justice system. with one arrest made in one re- Burglaries covery. Two stolen tags were March 18, 6:32 p.m., 7100 recovered by Greenbelt police block of Mathew Street, it was with no arrests made. reported that unknown suspect(s) Vandalism to, theft from and broke a rear basement window attempted theft of vehicles were of a residence. A computer and reported in the following ar- some jewelry were taken. eas: 6200 block Breezewood March 19, 11:42 p.m., East- Court, 9000 block Breezewood way, it was reported that two Terrace, 5900 block Cherry- unknown men entered a residence wood Lane, 9100 block Edmon- via an unlocked rear door and ston Road, Roosevelt Center, 20 approached the resident in his Court Southway and 7700 block home, demanding money. The Hanover Parkway. In addi- resident gave the men cash from tion, tires were punctured in the his wallet. Once the men got area of 7300 and 7400 blocks the money, they both exited the Morrison Drive, 8000 and 8100 residence through the rear door blocks Lakecrest Drive and Ora and fled the scene. A weapon Glen Drive at South Ora Court. was never implied. The suspects Driver-side mirrors were broken were described as a white male, at 7800 block Jacobs Drive (5 20 to 25, 5’10” to 6’, 130 to 160 incidents) and Greenbrook at lbs., wearing a white T-shirt, dark Somerset Court; vehicle win- pants with no facial hair; and dows were broken at 9100 and a black male, 20 to 25, 5’6” to 9200 blocks Edmonston Road 5’10”, 120 to 140 lbs., wearing a and 5700 block Greenbelt Metro light colored T-shirt. Drive. Two incidents of air bag Vehicle Crimes system thefts were reported from Two vehicles were reported the 9100 block Edmonston Road stolen: a 2004 silver Dodge and GPS system thefts from the Intrepid, Maryland tags 4DNS50 100 block Westway, the 9100 from the 5900 block of Cher- block Edmonston Road and the rywood Terrace; and a 2006 6300 block Golden Triangle blue Dodge Durango, Florida tag Drive.

The Department is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the blotter. People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Drug Tip Line at 301-507-6522.

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Town Center Realty Continental Movers Town Center Realty and Renovations Free boxes Realty 1, Inc. Local – Long Distance and Renovations Call Joe Comproni, 2 Locations In Roosevelt Center Mike McAndrew $80 x two men 109 Centerway - Next To ‘Generous Joe’s’ Realtor $90 x three men 115 Centerway - The ‘Blue’ Professional Building Across From Pool 240-432-8233 301-340-0602 Cell: 301-367-8270 202-438-1489 301 982-0044 R1MD.com 3-P Research Rd. www.continentalmovers.net Extra Large 2B w/ add. Office: 301-441-1071 Theresa Bradley 708-275-7775 Linda Ivy 301-675-0585 $199,900 Mary Kingsley 240-604-6605 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ JC LANDSCAPING Denise Parker 202-538-1281 Dirk R’Kingsley 240-472-0572 55-H Ridge Rd. CENTERWAY TAX Beds trenched and mulched. Leonard Wallace - Broker 301-675-9036 3 BD end, 2-story add. & ESTATE SERVICE Annuals, ornamental shrubs and $270,000 111 Centerway Suite 204 trees installed. Roosevelt Center Small tree removal. Brick Townhome On Large Corner Lot 13-Z-2 Hillside Rd. Year-Round Service Shrubs and small trees trimmed One of the largest yards in GH! Completely remodeled with lots of deco- 2 BD, 1 BA, Backs to NOTARY and pruned. rator touches. Large 11’ x 17’ Master Bedroom. Don’t Miss! $254,995 Regina O’Brien, Enrolled Agent New lawn seeding or sod, other Park, closing help 301-345-0272 landscaping needs, ������������������������������������������� $185,000 301-809-0528 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Corner Lot 301-490-3763 2 Br. townhome on corner lot wit shed. Nearby common space & play- grounds. Separate dining area/office space. Remodeled kit. $175,000 Law Offices of David R. Cross ������������������������������������������� GREAT DEALS 301-474-5705 Thank You, GreenbWeolto dFloarn dY oHuilrl sC ontinued Support Brick ramblerYou’ vwithe h 5e lbedrooms.ped us ou tHardwoodsell the cfloors,ompe 2t ifulltio nbaths 8-1 and! eat-in GHI - 55-M RIDGE GHI Settlements Family Law kitchen.Listings Storage under shed contract with in Old electric. Greenbelt Backs - 11/1/2007-3/1/2008. to Parkland. Source $414,900 MRIS, Inc. SOLD 2-BR ENDUNIT-Beautiful! Enlarged DR, remodeled kitchen, updated bath, Real Estate Settlements Personal Injury ������������������������������������������� HDWD floors, large raised deck over- Wills and Estates Traffic/Criminal looks fenced yard. $197,200 Great Value - Price Reduced! GHI - 55-B RIDGE 30 Years of Legal Experience This 2 br towhome has fresh paint, refinished floors, new sink, counter- 2-BR will be totally painted & floors Roosevelt Center top and stove. Fenced backyard - backs to playground. JUST $155,000 refinished. Full size W/D, fenced ������������������������������������������� yard Close mid July. $155,000 Townhome With Garage GREENBELT - CONDO 2-BR/2Ba HUNTING RIDGE is Traditional Monuments Cremation Just steps away from Roosevelt Center. 2 bedroom townhome with move-in ready. Stunning! Upgrade Funerals Service attached garage. Seller offering to pay 6 months of Coop Fee. $212,895 carpet, bright, balcony. $224,000 ������������������������������������������� COLLEGE PARK - SF Donald V. Borgwardt Greenbriar 3-BR/2Ba, Lots of upgrades, seller will pay ALL CLOSING. Near Funeral Home, P.A. One bedroom condominium with washer & dryer. Neutral carpet UofMD. HURRY! $325,000 Family owned and operated throughout. Lots of closet space and balcony with great view. $179,000 4400 Powder Mill Rd. ������������������������������������������� Beltsville, Md. 20705-2751 Pre-Need Counseling Townhome With Garage (301) 937-1707 By Appointment Large 2 bedroom block townhome & garage with electric and heat. Fenced backyard opens onto large open space & playground. $209,900 WILDERCROFT - SF ������������������������������������������� 1.2 Acres, 3 BR-SF only 3 mi. to Col. Pk.METRO. Large Garage. Remodel Corner Lot Kit & Bath. Must see! $415,000 MEMBERSHIP… 2 Br. townhome on corner lot adjacent to protected woodlands. Fresh a sense of belonging paintUNDERUNDER and more. Ample yard spaceCONTRACTCONTRACT with shed. Ready 4 U! $175,000 ������������������������������������������� Join your Community Credit Union. One Bedroom - Cheaper Than Rent A Credit Union for those who live, Why pay a landlord when you can own a home and get the tax deduc- work, attend school or worship in tionsUNDERUNDER you deserve? This GHI townhomeCONTRACTCONTRACT is a bargain at $109,900. Tim Uber Greenbelt and their families. Realtor - Salesperson ������������������������������������������� O:301-441-9511 C:301-802-2452 Remodeled Townhome Greenbelt Federal Credit Union Stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets & matching hutch, land- 112 Centerway scaped front & back yards & more in this 2 br. townhome. $170,000 301-474-5900 ������������������������������������������� www.greenbeltfcu.com 2 Bedroom Townhome Updated kitchen w/flat top stove, built-in microwave, ceramic floor tile Long & Foster and modern cabinets; - modern bathroom, too. Roomy shed. $175,000 Real Estate Inc. ������������������������������������������� Equal Housing Opportunity Renovated Cape Cod Home Refinished hardwood floors and lots of exposed woodwork. Upstairs laundry room. Separate dining room; 3br & 2 full baths. $329,995 ������������������������������������������� Woodlark Large 4 br, 2 1/2 bath split-level home in nearby Lanham. Walking dis- tanceUNDERUNDER to Magnolia Elementary CONTRACTSchool.CONTRACT Priced to sell at $312,000. ������������������������������������������� Greenbriar This is the best-priced condo on the market! Lots of improvements - extra den, priced thousands below the competition! Value! $174,900 ������������������������������������������� 2 Bedroom Townhome GHI townhome with laundry room addition. Remodeled kitchen and bathroom.UNDERUNDER Adjacent to protected CONTRACTCONTRACT woodlands. Nice! $185,000 ������������������������������������������� Shady Grove Village Shows like a model home! 3 levels, 3 br, 2 full & 2 half baths. More than $50,000UNDERUNDER in improvements - new CONTRACTCONTRACT kitchen, baths - don’t miss it!$389,000 Your Greenbelt Specialists Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 27, 2008

Kite-making Class Botanic Garden Has Sprouts for Tots may include a story, art activity or a 3 years of age. On Saturday, April 5 Bring a preschooler ages 3 to four different programs. April and walk in the garden. Children must Programs are scheduled for April Build the perfect kite with 5 to the U.S. Botanic Garden for May will be a repeat of the March be accompanied by an adult. Due 2, 9, 16 and 23, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. experts from Wings over Wash- plant-related fun. Sign up for a programs. Each Wednesday session to the nature of the program, par- in the Conservatory Classroom. To ington on Saturday, April 5 from free one-month session and attend will include varied activities which ticipating children must be at least pre-register call 202-225-1116. noon to 4 p.m. at the College Park Aviation Museum. Regular museum fees are charged, plus a fee for each kite made. For information call 301-864-6029, TTY 301-864-4765.

Squeeze Bayou Plays Cajun Music Dance music blends coun- try, blues and creole music from southwestern Louisiana on Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ko- god Theatre of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. The per- formance is free and most of the songs are sung in Cajun French. Original Works By UM Students On Monday, March 31 at 8 p.m. the UM School of Music will present a concert of original works by UM student composers featuring solo chamber and elec- troacoustic performances. The free event will be held in Gilden- horn Recital Hall of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. UM Symphonic Ensemble Plays On Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m. the University of Maryland’s wind orchestra will perform a program including works by An- drea Gabrieli, Jonathan Dove, Jan Koetsier and Igor Stravinsky. The program is free and will be held in the Dekelboum Concert Hall of the Clarice Smith Per- forming Arts Center. 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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It’s never too late to give yourself a beautiful smile. For over three generations the McCarl family has provided a full Polishing and Cleaning range of dental services to Greenbelt and the surrounding Teeth Bleaching communities. In the past, cosmetic dentistry was only for 00 Special Only the wealthy. Today, however, cosmetic dentistry is afford- $45 able and available to everyone. Give someone you love After Complimentary Initial Dental Exam 00 the gift of a smile! (Value up to $192) Includes necessary $200 X-rays on day of examination. Reg. $500.00 New patients only. Expires: 4/30/08 Expires: 4/30/08 Call us today for an appointment! 301-474-4144

Office Hours: Monday 8-5 McCarl Dental Group Tuesday 9-8:30 Wednesday 9-8 301-474-4144 Thursday 8-4 Friday 8-3 Saturday 8-12 28 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-0717