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News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 77, No. 38 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 AUGUST 14, 2014 County Schools’ CEO Maxwell It’s Happening: Repaving Meets with City Council, ACE Of Southway Ramp to BWP by Kathleen Gallagher by Mary Moien It’s been a long time coming, analysis early this week. He said but last Thursday the city was if all went well the contractor The Greenbelt City Coun- needed to get the older parts of In addition, the two schools may notified that paving work was would begin to mill and overlay cil held a worksession on Au- the building ready for the French field more sports than previously scheduled to begin Tuesday, Au- the Southway ramp Tuesday night gust 4 with Dr. Kevin Maxwell, program, such as finishing class- thought, leaving less time for gust 12 on the deteriorated south- working early into Wednesday chief executive officer of Prince rooms, buffing floors, complet- community use of fields. bound ramp off Southway to the morning weather permitting. The George’s County Public Schools. ing kitchens and working on Bus Lot Baltimore-Washington Parkway. milling and paving were expected Also attending were Peggy Hig- playgrounds. Maxwell indicated Removal of the big school Douglas Nair, construction op- to take one shift to complete, gins, Greenbelt’s representative that all work will be completed bus lot adjacent to GMS is a re- erations engineer for the Federal with the ramp being closed from on the school board; all council- prior to the beginning of school lated issue. The county has been Highway Administration (FHA), 7:30 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. members except Judith Davis; and later this month. (The French searching for another location Eastern Federal Lands Highway At its Monday night meeting several members of the Greenbelt Immersion school website now for the lot. Maxwell said they Division, notified City Manager council welcomed the good news Advisory Committee on Educa- shows the school address on Ed- have a location in mind but that Michael McLaughlin that the that all of the Parkway entrances tion (ACE). A number of major monston Road.) The school will a price has not been agreed upon. work, which had been scheduled and exits in Greenbelt will be im- topics were addressed but only be separate from the new school In response to a question, he said to begin earlier, was delayed proved this week. Councilmem- those related to the new and with individual principals and fa- the lot does not have to be physi- because of problems with the ber Leta Mach asked city staff to “old” Greenbelt Middle Schools cilities. Currently the principals cally close to the current one as contractor’s asphalt-mix design. pursue more pedestrian friendly (GMS) and the incoming French are discussing how to share the long as it is near major roads According to Nair, over the improvements at the entrances Immersion Program are reported existing playing fields. and not too far from the schools past two weeks the asphalt pro- and exits of the Parkway on here. Other education workses- Councilmember Rodney Rob- served by those buses. ducer has been making adjust- Southway and Greenbelt Road. sion topics will be reported in a erts brought up the use by com- Although the city would like ments to improve the production Last fall, a letter from the future article. munity groups of the playing the bus lot space to be developed of the mix. On August 6, Nair’s FHA’s Eastern Federal Lands Council had toured the origi- fields. The city and school sys- into more playing field space, no laboratory received new pre-pro- Highway Division to then-mayor nal sections of the old school tem are working on a memoran- agreement has been reached with duction samples of the asphalt, prior to the meeting and sought dum of understanding to allow the county on use of the space. for which they anticipated having See RAMP, page 7 comment on the status of the use by city groups, although One section of the old school French Immersion Program mov- there are complications. After- will be demolished, however, ing here from Robert Goddard hours access to fields and avail- which Maxwell said will take Middle School. Mayor Emmett ability of lights, especially on Jordan noted that much work was weekends, must still be resolved. See SCHOOLS, page 7 Many Greenbelters Gather For National Night Out Fun Summer Show of Creative Kids by Jacob Bell Greenbelt City Council mem- tools and methods they use to bers, city police officers and hun- keep the community safe. With Camp Is Message to Tomorrow dreds of residents hit the streets the help of a police dog and a of Greenbelt on August 5 for the bite-proof sleeve, two officers by Jacob Bell annual National Night Out. demonstrated how K-9s sniff out Introduced in 1984, National potential dangers. Performers at the Greenbelt from their Grandma, played by the kids teach the aliens, and Night Out is a block party-style Law enforcement also pro- Arts Center took the audience on Greenbelt resident Sue Smithers. eventually Mang, that life is better event that promotes community vided an open-door police tank a journey through the solar system The children learn these les- when everyone shares, cooperates involvement in crime prevention, vehicle which children were al- Friday during their production of sons after Smithers transports and improves interpersonal com- according to the National As- lowed to explore. Torres and the musical Message to Tomorrow. them back in time to 1938. From munication. sociation of Town Watch. With fellow officers manned the tank The show came after two there the kids team up with heroic Speaks to All Ages nearly 40 million participants in exhibit, helping children inside weeks of hard work from the cast leaders Spark Swenson and Doctor The play speaks to people of more than 16,000 communities, and showing them around the and crew of Creative Kids Camp, Darla to stop Mang the Manner- all ages, Smithers said. “I love the event has come to be known vehicle. a summer program that advances less, a villain who wants to take it – the message that he brings as “America’s Night Out Against “My role in National Night artistic and collaborative skills over the galaxy and his evil lack- across – that nothing can replace Crime.” Out is getting everything togeth- for children ages 6 to 12. Chris eys, the Pig-Mees. the human connection, and that’s Organizers here hosted Na- er, setting up and bringing this Cherry, performing arts program On their journey to thwart what we need more of in our tional Night Out at seven differ- equipment to the people,” Torres coordinator at Greenbelt Commu- Mang, the children stop by Mars world today.” ent locations throughout the city. said. “They love the tank, we’ve nity Center, has run the camp for and the Moons of Jupiter, running “I think it’s important that kids From Beltway Plaza to Schrom had it for years. This is probably the past 14 years and served as into different life forms on each pass the message along even to Hills, event-goers could enjoy the main attraction of the whole writer and director of the musical. world. From the Havalots to the their parents,” Greenbelt Com- a variety of foods and forms of National Night Out.” In Message to Tomorrow, Hurryups to the Instablabs, the munity Center Supervisor Di entertainment, including music, Vital for City four children obsessed with their various aliens’ spoiled, impolite Quynn-Reno said. “They can go basketball, a moon bounce and a National Night Out is vital for phones, texting and social media or impersonal cultures cause the home and say, ‘Mom, you need slip and slide. the city, as the community gets learn a lesson or two about man- kids to question their own ways. “It’s an event that we do ev- to meet and greet first responders ners and the power of imagination With the help of Spark and Darla, See CAMP SHOW, page 12 ery year and the community sup- and elected officials, according to ports us,” Officer Carlos Torres Greenbelt City Councilmember of the Greenbelt Police Depart- Silke Pope. ment said. “I think it’s important for the Indoor Pool Closes At Beltway Plaza, Greenbelt For Cleaning police showcased some of the See NIGHT OUT, page 8 Indoor Pool closed Sun- day, August 17, 8 p.m. through Monday, August What Goes On 25, 6 a.m. Monday, August 18 Outdoor Pool – Open 6 8 p.m., Council Worksession on Roosevelt Center Festivals, a.m. to 8 p.m., August 19 Municipal Building, Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71, and stream- ll through 22 and 8 a.m. to ing at www.greenbeltmd.gov b be 8 p.m., August 23 and 24. Wednesday, August 20 aco The fitness wing will be 8 p.m., Council Worksession with hotels (stakeholders), Commu- closed Monday, August 18 nity Center and Tuesday, August 19. Sunday, August 31
PHOTO by J by PHOTO 3 to 5 p.m., Retro Town Fair, Roosevelt Center Some of the cast and crew of Message to Tomorrow. Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 14, 2014
News Review Offers Grin Belt Letters to the Editor New Online Archive If you want to know what Mockingbirds Newest Playground was happening in Greenbelt in the week of your birth, And Multiflora Rose Needs Better Site this is for you (as long, that I read Jason Martin’s letter The city plans to construct is, as you were born on or (August 7) about invasive spe- another playground (no. 38) be- after November 24 in 1937). cies and one that he named was yond the very north end of Van- All the issues of the News Multiflora rose. ity Fair Drive and about 20 yards Review (except one complete This species will not be eradi- into the Forest Preserve beyond year and part of another) are cated from the woods without the wooden Belle Point Forest now to be found online. Go first eradicating mockingbirds. Preserve sign. Council feels that to GreenbeltNewsReview.com The Audubon society website since Belle Point has no play - and look for the Archive but- notes the relationship between ground in its community, there ton – you’ll find an entry for these two species. A paper on should be one. Fine. But the each year, and another click the Rutgers website shows that problem is they plan to locate it gets you the 52 weeks of that the relationship was established not in a central location where it year. Most of the issues are by 1980. In the winter they both would serve all of Belle Point, quite readable and have been feed from and roost in Multiflora they plan to locate it within the indexed so you can do a key- rose, not just here but all the way preserve beyond the cul-de-sac of word search. If you’re stuck up into Canada. Vanity Fair Drive, at the extreme for the perfect present for the If we eradicate the mocking- north end of Belle Point. person who has everything – birds here, new ones will move This location would be far be the first to print out their in and bring the seeds of Multi- (about 400 yards, or almost one birthday paper! "Breakfast it is . . . . Hungry, are you?" flora rose with them. Mocking- quarter of a mile) from the south- More on the story and the birds are marvelous, intelligent ern portion (court) of Vanity Fair team of Greenbelters behind creatures who consume substan- Drive and adjacent Lady Ann this heroic and historic ven- tial numbers of insects while Court where there are over 55 ture next week – plus a once raising their two to three broods town homes. The families with in a lifetime opportunity for Greenbelt News Review a year. children here would need to walk Greenbelters to get involved This is what’s called “the cir- a good distance to get to this in making the archive even Needs an Office Assistant cle of life.” More research on playground. In addition, a number better! all the species mentioned in Mr. of trees and vegetation within to help with filing, office upkeep, Martin’s letter might manage the preserve would be removed expectations about what can or which is contrary to the intent of light administrative duties should be done. having a forest preserve (preserv- Free Diabetes Job entails about one hour per week to be performed Patricia Heil ing forest). Support Group anytime between Thursday and Sunday night. The playground location A free diabetes support group Perfect job for a responsible young person Farewell to GAC should be re-evaluated by the city will meet at Doctors Community Pay is $10 per week. and council. The proposed play- Hospital on Monday, August 18 Call Mary Lou at 301-441-2662 for more details. General Manager ground should serve the entire from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The meet- Local Greenbelter Betsy Marks Belle Point community by being ing will be at 8100 Good Luck Delaney, long-time general man- more centrally located. Return to Road on the 5th floor of the Help Out in Your Community ager of The Greenbelt Arts Cen- the ‘drawing board’ on this one! north building. To register call ter, is leaving GAC for a new Bob Snyder 301-324-4968. position. Although we congratu- late her and wish her the best, we will sorely miss her. Betsy has Everyone Loves a Parade! been the face and voice of GAC And now you be in one! Greenbelt for five years and we appreci- To participate in the Greenbelt Labor Day Parade, ate her splendid work. Actively go to the website http://greenbeltlaborday.com/get-involved/ involved with her daughters in parade-participants/, download a parade application form, News Review Greenbelt events, she has added fill it out and submit it to GreenbeltLaborDayParade@ a great deal to the community, verizon.net no later than August 22, 2014. See the above AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER where she remains a resident, as website link for more information on the parade. well as to the Arts Center. 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 Losing Betsy means that GAC 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 is immediately seeking a new general manager. The position email: [email protected] is paid, part time and very flex- Utopia Film Festival Presents website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com ible. GAC hopes that Betsy’s Sunday, Aug. 17th & Wednesday, Aug. 20th successor will also be a Green- Beginning at 8 PM Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 belt resident, but anyone who is Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 interested in applying should visit President Emeritus, 1985- our website at http://www.green- “Supercharge Me: 30 Days of Raw Food” Assistant Editor Emeritus: Barbara Likowski 1970- beltartscenter.org/ for information Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 describing the position News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 Norma R. Ozur On Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATE) Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482 Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels Senior Copy Editors: Virginia Beauchamp, James Giese Photo Editor: Helen Sydavar Make-up Editor: Suzanne Krofchik Business Manager: Mary Halford Correction Accounts Manager: Diane Oberg In the GATE story in the July 31 issue we reported Carnival at Beltway Plaza STAFF that GATE receives a stu- Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi Bordeaux, Jessi Britton, Arlene dio and $20,000 of fund- Back Parking Lot near Shell Station Clarke, Lynn Clinedinst, Agnes Conaty, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Elizabeth Eny, Angie Evans, Joan Falcão, Eli Flam, Kathleen Galla- ing. In fact, GATE receives Tuesday, Aug.19 to Sunday Aug. 24 gher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, James Giese, Ann-Marie Gnall, Marjorie Gray, Carol more than that. The funds Griffith, Mary Halford, Pat Hand, Stacy Hardy, Solange Hess, Rebecca Holober, Larry come from franchise and Tuesday-Friday 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Sharon Kenworthy, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, other fees paid to the city Saturday 1 p.m.-11 p.m. Barbara Likowski, Jim Link, Catherine Madigan, Marc Manheimer, Lou Ann McCann, by cable providers. The Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Janet Meetre, Priscilla Mizani, Mary Moien, Marat Sunday 3 p.m.-11 p.m. Moore, Diane Oberg, Shirl Phelps, Gail Phillips, Marylee Platt, Carol Ready, Altoria News Review regrets the Bell Ross, JoEllen Sarff, Emily S. Smith, Susan Stern, Jonathan Taylor, Erika Thomas, confusion. To Benefit Greenbelt Lions Club Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Rita Watson, Thomas X. White, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby.
CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Franklin Park: Arlene Clarke 301-474-1526
Looking for BOARD OF DIRECTORS We have money for you! Eileen Farnham, president; Thomas X. White, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Marat YOUNG TALENT The Greenbelt Community Foundation Moore, secretary; James Giese; Diane Oberg and Sylvia Lewis to perform at the Invites not-for-profit or cooperative groups DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may Labor Day Festival serving Greenbelt to submit a Proposal for be mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during Rising Stars Funding office hours. Mail subscriptions—$45/year. Talent Show Due: Monday, September 15th Call 301-602-3890 or Applications and Tips available: [email protected] Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. www.greenbeltfoundation.net OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events Reel & Meal to Host GES PTA Wants More Toastmasters to Meet GHI Notes Upcoming Events “Besa: The Promise” Books for Labor Day Wednesday, Aug. 20 Thursday, August 14 At the New Deal Compassionate response in Need more space on the book- The next meeting of the 7:30 p.m., Board of Directors Thursday, August 14 Mid-Day the face of injustice is the focus shelf? Greenbelt Toastmasters Club will Meeting (Open Session), Board Melodies with Amy Kraft from of the August 18 Reel & Meal During August the Green- be on Wednesday, August 20 at Room noon to 2 p.m. James and Martha film at the New Deal Café, a free belt Elementary School PTA is 7:30 p.m., in the Social Hall of Friday August 15 host Open Mic from 7 to 9 p.m. screening of Besa: The Promise. collecting books to sell at the Greenbelt Community Church OFFICE CLOSED – Emer- Friday, August 15 begins with During World War II the Mus- Used Book Sale booth during the at Hillside and Crescent Roads. gency Maintenance will be Avail- John Guernsey on piano from lim-majority, Balkan country of Greenbelt Labor Day Festival, The Social Hall is at the rear of able. 6:30 to 8 p.m. followed by Better Albania opened its borders to August 29 through September 1. the church on the lower level of Tuesday, August 19 Off Dead, a Grateful Dead tribute Jews and protected them from Book donations can be dropped the main building. 7:30 p.m. Companion Ani- band with high energy, great vo- the occupying German troops by off at the Co-op Supermarket Toastmasters offers profes- mal Committee Meeting – GHI cals and inspired jams. invoking the ancient moral code or the Greenbriar Community sionals, students, stay-at-home Lobby Saturday, August 16 Bruce of “besa,” a vow deeply rooted Building office until Wednesday, parents, retirees and others a 8:30 p.m. Yard Lines Commit- Kritt plays classical guitar from in Albanian culture to care for August 27. At-home pick-up for supportive environment to im- tee Meeting, GHI Library 4 to 6 p.m., Guernsey performs anyone facing danger. large donations can be arranged; prove skills in communication Wednesday August 20 classic piano standards from 6:30 With a pre-war Jewish popula- leave a message at 301-575-6339. and leadership. Members learn 7 p.m., Woodlands Committee to 8 p.m. We welcome Backbeat tion of only 200, Albanian acts of Donations are tax-deductible. to lose the fear of public speak- Meeting, Board Room Underground to the Café from 8 rescue contributed to the survival Money raised through the book ing, become better listeners and Note: Committee and board to 11 p.m. This group offers up a of over 2,000 Jews, mostly refu- sale is used by the PTA to sup- build skills for success. meetings are open; members are smoldering blend of soulful funk gees from across Europe. To help port arts, music and science pro- encouraged to attend. and jazz and is a hot new addition a Jew meant risking the lives of grams, as well as for teacher Mowatt Bible School to DC’s funk scene! one’s family, neighbors and fel- appreciation and student rewards. Begins Mon., Aug. 18 Both City, Hospital Join the deaf brunch Sunday, low townspeople. Individuals The following cannot be ac- Mowatt Memorial United Having Blood Drives August 17 from 10:30 a.m. to hid them, falsified documents and cepted: dictionaries, atlas/maps, Methodist Church’s Vacation Bi- Greenbelters have their choice 12 noon. The Fez Tone Hafla secured food and clothing. encyclopedias or magazines. ble School begins Monday, Au- of sites for Red Cross blood brings live Middle Eastern mu- The film ponders why some New this year, Wonderbooks, a gust 18 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. A donation drives this week. On sic and belly dance from 6 to 8 individuals, in the darkest politi- book store in Gaithersburg, will light supper is offered from 5:30 Friday, August 15 from 12:30 to p.m. Monday, August 18 join the cal times and under the threat of pick up any leftover books at the until 6 p.m. followed by lessons 6 p.m. the Greenbelt Recreation monthly Reel & Meal at the Café reprisal, chose to help those in end of the sale on Monday so all in puppeteering, Bible storytell- Department is hosting a drive from 7 to 9 p.m. for a screening need, following two characters af- books can find a home. ing, crafts, music and science. in the Community Center at 15 of the film Besa: The Promise. fected by the experience: Norman The PTA also welcomes vol- A raffle will be held each eve- Crescent Road. (See separate piece on this page.) Gershman, a Jewish-American unteers to help sort books at the ning at 6 p.m. for a fully-stocked On Thursday, August 21, the A vegan buffet will be offered photographer, and Rexhep Hoxha, elementary school in preparation school backpack. Early registra- Greenbelt Lions Club in partner- (there is a charge). a Muslim-Albanian storekeeper. for the sale. For details go to tion is appreciated. Please call ship with Doctors Community Tuesday, August 19 is Poetry Between 2003 and 2008, Gersh- greenbelt.com/gespta/ld_book_ the church at 301-474-9410 or Hospital will hold a drive from Open Mic Night from 7 to 9 p.m. man traveled through Albania and sale.shtml. email [email protected]. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the hospi- Wednesday, August 20 welcomes neighboring Kosovo, taking pho- tal at 8100 Good Luck Road in the De Bonis/Allen Duo. These tographs and gathering stories of Labor Day Art Show Co-op Demos, Wine Lanham. virtuoso guitarists cover rock clas- those who sheltered Jews. Hox- Calling all artists! The Green- Blood donors must be at least sics and will perform from 7 to ha’s family had provided shelter belt Labor Day Festival wants Tastings for August 17 years old and meet minimum 9 p.m. to a Bulgarian Jewish family who you to participate in upcom- On Friday, August 15 there weight requirements. Bring a left three Hebrew books behind ing art shows. This is the 60th will be a wine tasting at the Co- donor card, driver’s license or Academy when they fled. The film focuses year of our popular event, which op grocery store from 4 to 7 p.m. two other forms of identification. on Hoxha and Gershman’s attempt An additional wine tasting will Stadium gives local artists of all ages Appointments are encouraged but Theatre to return these three books to their and abilities the chance to share be held on Friday, August 22. not required. For more informa- original Jewish owners, the Alad- Wines offered for tasting are sold 6198 GREENBELT ROAD their work with the communi- tion on donating or to make an CENTER COURT OF BELTWAY PLAZA jem family. Ultimately the film ty. Shows are exhibited in the at a $1 saving. appointment call 1-800-733-2767 depicts the compassionate side of Greenbelt Community Center dur- This month’s Seasonal & Sa- or visit redcrossblood.org. 301-220-1155 For directions visit ordinary people taking responsibil- ing Labor Day weekend. There vory Food Demo & Wine Tast- ity for the lives of others in times ing is on August 27, 5 to 7 p.m. www.academy8theaters.com are two shows: one for adults Most features are $5.00 of moral crisis. (ages 19 and over) and another Sample grilled peaches with moz- Used Book Sale at all day on Tuesdays; add $2.00 for 3-D Reel & Meal is a collabora- for children and younger teens. zarella and blueberry cornbread. R = ID Required tion of three Greenbelt affinity Both shows give awards in vari- The Jim Cassels $1,200 Com- Labor Day Festival (!) = No passes, (!!) = No passes weekend groups: Green Vegan Network- ous categories. For more infor- munity Service Award application Benefiting Greenbelt Elementary ing, Beaverdam Creek Water- mation go to greenbeltlaborday. is now available both on-line and School PTA shed Watch Group and Prince in the store. Refer to the “Com- WEEK OF AUG 15 com or pick up an informational Book donation drop-off at George’s County Peace & Justice flier at Greenbelt Library, the munity” tab at www.greenbelt. Coalition. The Peace & Justice coop for details. Co-op Supermarket FRIDAY - WEDNESDAY Greenbelt Community Center, Step Up All In, PG-13 (!) Coalition planned this month’s For more information about & Greenbriar the New Deal Cafe or contact August 1 – 27, 2014 11:10, 1:40, 4:20, 6:55, 9:35 showing. The show starts at 7 Barbara Simon, art show chair, at the Co-op, subscribe to its Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 (!!) p.m., following an optional vegan [email protected]. monthly events e-newsletter at For information on large donation 11:15, 2, 4:10, 7, 9:45 buffet served at 6:30 p.m. There www.greenbelt.coop. pickup, call 301-575-6339. The Expendables, PG-13, (!)* is a charge for the buffet. 11, 1:50, 4:20, 7:10, 10 Let’s Be Cops, R (!)* 11:20, 1:50, 4:45, 7:20, 9:50 Greenbelt Arts Center Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 (!) More Community Events can be 11:10, 11:40, 2:10, 4:10, 4:50, 6:35, 7:15, 9 ** OPENING THIS WEEK ** Lucy, R found throughout the paper 1:40, 9:40 Get On Up, PG-13 (!!) 11:55, 3, 6, 9 Into the Storm, PG-13 Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATE) 11:25, 1:35, 4:55, 7:25, 9:40 2nd Floor, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204 THURSDAY www.greenbelttv.org • Studio: 301-507-6581 Step Up All In, PG-13 (!) 11:10, 1:40, 4:20 When the Game Stands Tall, PG (preshow)* Members Only 7:10, 9:50 Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 (!!) Canon Camera Class ($$) 11:15, 2, 4:10, 7, 9:45 Operation and composition basics The Expendables, PG-13, (!)* Saturday, August 23rd, 10-2PM 11, 1:50, 4:20, 7:10, 10 Let’s Be Cops, R (!)* Adobe Premiere editing class Intensive ($$) By William Shakespeare Directed by Joshua Engel 11:20, 1:50, 4:45, 7:20, 9:50 Learn the basics: set up, capture, edit, Guest Production from the Rude Mechanicals Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 (!) and basic graphics in Adobe Premiere. August 15, 16, 22 & 23 at 8 PM 11:10, 11:40, 2:10, 4:10, 4:50, 6:35, 7:15, Sept. 2 – 4, Tues. – Thurs., 7-9PM 9:40 Sept. 8 – 11, Mon. – Thurs. 7-9PM Sunday Matinee August 17 at 2 PM Lucy, R Pre-registration required. Ticket prices: $17 General Admission, $14 Students/Seniors/Military, 1:40 $12 Child (12& under) Sin City, R (preshow)* Adobe Premiere editing class Eight Weeks ($$) 9:05 Saturdays, Sept. 6 – Oct. 25 Auditions – Death by Design –August 26 & 27 s Get On Up, PG-13 (!!) oon ng i The Heroes’ Tale – September 5-13 11:55, 3, 6, 9 Seating is limited. Hamlet – September 26 – October 12 – Guest Production Into the Storm, PG-13 RSVP for a seat at: [email protected] com from Off the Quill 11:25, 1:35, 4:55, 7:25, 9:40 For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or See what’s showing on Comcast 77 and Verizon FiOS 19 email: [email protected] or *NOT a part of the morning and Tuesday at www.greenbelttv.org and click on “schedule” BOOK TICKETS ONLINE at www.greenbeltartscenter.org discount shows 123 Centerway • Greenbelt, MD 20770 • Located underneath the Greenbelt CO-OP Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 14, 2014 Local Bicentennial Events Commemorate War of 1812 Spying for Spiders On Thursday, August 21 from August 21, 2014 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Patuxent War of 1812 Night at the Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Congratu- Bowie Baysox: 6 to 10 p.m., children ages 5 to 7 can learn Prince George’s County Stadium, lations to why spiders are not insects. Ex- Greenbelt Ballpark Road, Bowie, Md. The plore the unique traits of spiders ballgame will feature special resident and with games, poems, songs, crafts rising ju- games and singing of the Star and a hike. Spangled Banner. Regular ticket nior at Ken- Public programs at the refuge nedy Krieger prices apply. Call 301-464-4865. are free although advance reg- August 22, 2014 High School istration is required by calling in Baltimore, John Bull Roast, 6 to 9 p.m., 301-497-5887. For more infor- Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Joshua Headley, who has done mation visit the website at fws. it again! For the second year Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park, gov/refuge/Patuxent. Md. A chance to meet and greet as goalie for his school varsity with re-enactors. Details to be soccer team, Joshua helped lead announced at http://www.prince- Two Breast Cancer the KK Bulldogs (or the “Dream georges1812.org. Support Groups Team” as the players propheti- August 23, 2014 On Tuesday, August 19 from 7 cally called themselves) to first Battle of Bladensburg Monu- to 9 p.m. two breast cancer sup- place championship for their ment Unveiling, 11:30 a.m. to port groups will meet at Doctors league. Each player was awarded 12:30 p.m., 4901 Annapolis Community Hospital. A group a beautiful trophy to celebrate Road, Bladensburg, Md. To be for male caregivers will be on their victory. Way to go Joshua held at Monument Park on the the 5th floor of the north build- and the Dream Team! other side of the Peace Cross ing at 8100 Good Luck Road. Send us your reports of new intersection, this will be the of- The group is facilitated by men babies, awards, honors etc. to ficial dedication of the Undaunted whose loved ones are breast can- share with our readers. We’d in Battle/Battle of Bladensburg cer survivors. especially like to hear more from monument, a testament to those The second group is for wom- neighbors in Greenbelt East and who made their sacrifice in 1814. en who are newly diagnosed or Greenbelt West (Franklin Park). The event includes remarks by recovering from breast cancer, on To send information for Our local leaders and a formal unveil- the 4th floor of the north build- Neighbors, email us at newsre- ing. Participants will proceed to ing. Call to receive a free edu- [email protected] or leave a mes- the Waterfront Park afterward to Plan of Campaign and Battle of Bladensburg from Lossing’s Pictorial cational brochure. Registration is sage at 301-474-6892. join the festival. For information Field Book of the War of 1812. required; call 301-324-4968. – Kathleen McFarland call 301-887-0775. Undaunted Weekend - Battle of Bladensburg, 12 to 9 p.m., Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Bladensburg Waterfront Park, Vacation Bible School 4901 Annapolis Road, Bladens- August 18-22 burg, Md. The festival will fea- 5:30 pm supper; program 6-8 pm ture historic trade demonstrations, 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt a battle reenactment, music and $5 per person for the week dancing, children’s games, infor- $15 per family for the week mation booths and much more. Register 301-474-9410 or DC Food Truck Rally all day. email [email protected] Community Party beginning at 5 p.m. There will be music from local bands and the Navy Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Commodores, followed by the biggest fireworks show the area 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt has seen, produced by Fireworks Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Extravaganza. For details visit www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH http://www.princegeorges1812. Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 org, or call 301-887-0775. 301-474-4322 August 24, 2014 Worship Service 10 a.m. Save the Date: Vacation Bible School Aug. 18-22 Mass Schedule: Bladensburg Races, 8 to 9 Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. a.m., Bladensburg Waterfront Park, Annapolis Road, Bladens- Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. burg. A quick 5 km race will Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. give participants a chance to run “Take from this world only to the Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. the battlefield. measure of your needs, and forego Burning of Washington, 11 Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe a.m. to 4 p.m., Bladensburg Wa- that which exceedeth them. Observe terfront Park, Annapolis Road, equity in all your judgments, and Bladensburg. Quiet family- transgress not the bounds of justice, nor be of friendly activities with open them that stray from its path.” houses at historic sites (Magrud- er, George Washington House, Baha’i Writings Bostwick), boat rides, walking Greenbelt Bahá’í Community tours and more. Also scheduled 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 is a social media reenactment of [email protected] www.bahai.us the battle, minute by minute. Also consider traveling into Washington, D.C., for the day Worship Sun 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Child Care Available) with a variety of activities Greenbelt Community Church Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. planned in the city (http://www. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST dcwarof1812.org). For more information, call 301-887-0777. 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org
Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Clara Young, Interim Pastor Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community August 17, 10 a.m. Mishkan Torah Congregation Young Adults and International Justice Work 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 More Fun Than a Rugby Game Rabbi Jonathan Cohen Cantor Phil Greenfield Service Leaders Marge Owens and Sophie Bernheisel; with Catholic Ken Redd, Worship Associate; and Dayna Edwards, Director Community Friday evening services 8:00 PM except first Friday of the month, of Multigenerational Religious Exploration. Youth and older when children’s service begins at 7:30 PM of Greenbelt adults have been participating in a zinger of a 4-day seminar series MASS Saturday morning services - 9:30 AM focused on international peace and social justice in New York Sundays 10 A.M. Children’s Education, Adult Education, Social Action, etc. City for over 50 years. Hear from several PBUUC members of Municipal Building For further information call 301 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org various ages who have attended this Unitarian Universalist United ALL ARE WELCOME. Conservative and Reconstructionist Nations Office event over the years. Thursday, August 14, 2014 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5
At the Library EPA OKs Pollution Budget to Restore Coastal Bays Saturday, August 16 at 2 p.m. rebellion, attacked the property of The U.S. Environmental Pro- series of Total Maximum Daily impaired waters. Read to Rover is for children free blacks. One of their victims tection Agency (EPA) has ap- Loads (TMDLs) submitted for “The State of Maryland is ages 6 to 11 and helps them build was gregarious former slave and proved the pollution budget de- EPA approval by the Maryland showing real environmental lead- reading confidence while they successful restauranteur Beverly veloped by Maryland to reduce Department of the Environment ership in restoring its coastal read aloud to specially-trained Snow, who became the target of nitrogen and phosphorus in Mary- (MDE). A TMDL is the calcula- waters,” said EPA Regional Ad- therapy dogs. Each child will the mob’s rage. land’s coastal bays and tributaries tion of the maximum amount of a ministrator Shawn M. Garvin. read for 15 minutes. Registration Anyone who has read this to levels that meet water quality pollutant that a body of water can “Creating a solid plan of action is required; call the library at book, and wants to discuss it, is standards. receive and still meet state water opens the door to better water 301-345-5800 for more informa- welcome to participate. Copies The budget calls for pollution quality standards. quality for aquatic life and shell- tion. of the book will be available at reductions in the coastal bays of The Maryland coastal bays fish harvesting.” Preschool Storytime – Thurs- the library’s information desk up to 35 percent for nitrogen and are a shallow coastal lagoon “The Maryland Department day, August 21 at 10:30 and through August 18. up to 18 percent for phosphorus. system on the eastern side of of the Environment appreciates 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 to 5, limit Financial Literacy Seminar Higher reductions are required in the Delmarva Peninsula spanning the support of Worcester County 20 people. The program contains Saturday, August 23 at 2 p.m. for some of the bays’ tributaries. three states, primarily Maryland. and our other partners in the a mixture of engaging activities adults. Learn the three “B’s” of The nitrogen and phospho- The TMDLs also assign Dela- Maryland Coastal Bays Program and age-appropriate stories that Banking: Balancing, Budgeting rus pollution reductions are in- ware and Virginia upstream ag- and the members of the Coastal support early literacy. Stop by and Borrowing from Karen Kelsy tended to control algal growth gregate allocation for nitrogen Bays Implementation Commit- the information desk to pick up and Elivia Ware, branch managers and increase dissolved oxygen and phosphorus. The TMDLs tee,” said MDE Secretary Rob- free tickets. for American Bank. levels. Excessive amounts of ni- affect Assawoman Bay, Isle of ert M. Summers. “Putting this Fizz, Boom, Read!! is the For more information, visit trogen and phosphorus create al- Wight Bay, Sinepuxent Bay, blueprint to reduce pollution theme of the 2014 Summer Read- the Greenbelt Library, call 301- gal blooms, which block sunlight Newport Bay and Chincoteague into place will continue to allow ing Program. T-shirts are back 345-5800 or go to pgcmls.info to from reaching and sustaining Bay in the Coastal Bays wa- future generations of Maryland- this year as prizes for participat- review accounts, renew materials underwater grasses, and deprive tershed in Worcester County, ers to enjoy fishing, swimming ing in Summer@Your Library, or for other library services. For aquatic life, such as fish, crabs Maryland. The bays are listed and recreating in the waters of which continues until August 31, automated phone renewal call and oysters, of needed oxygen. as impaired by nitrogen and one of the state’s greatest natu- for all ages. Visit pgcmls.info/ 301-333-3111. The limits are contained in a phosphorus on Maryland’s list of ral treasures.” SummerAtYourLibrary for more information, a schedule of events or to register. Tuesday, August 19 at 7 p.m. Adult Book Discussion: Jefferson Morley’s Snow-Storm in August: Washington City, Francis Scott Key and the Forgotten Race Riot of 1835. Come join the discus- sion on this gripping narrative City Information of the explosive events that drew together Francis Scott Key, An- MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK OF VACANCIES ON BOARDS drew Jackson and an 18-year-old August 18-22 & COMMITTEES slave on trial for attempted mur- Monday, August 18 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SES- Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. der. With Snow-Storm in August, SION re: Roosevelt Center Festivals at Municipal Building, There are currently vacancies on: Advisory Committee Jefferson Morley delivers readers 25 Crescent Road. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and on Education, Arts Advisory Board, Greenbelt Advisory into an unknown chapter in his- streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov. Committee on Environmental Sustainability and tory with an absorbing account Youth Advisory Committee of this uniquely American battle Wednesday, August 20 at 8:00 pm, COUNCIL WORK SES- for justice. SION with hotels (stakeholders) at Community Center, 15 For information call 301-474-8000. In 1835 the City of Washing- Crescent Road. ton simmered with racial tension REGISTER TODAY FOR as newly freed African Amer- This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. GREENBELT ALERTS! icans from the South poured Greenbelt’s new customizable alert system. in, outnumbering slaves for the first time. Among the enslaved GAFC INDOOR FACILITY ANNUAL CLEANING You choose how you would like to be alerted and was 19-year-old Arthur Bowen, The indoor pool and hot tub is scheduled to be closed from what type of alerts you would like to receive. who stumbled home drunkenly Sunday, August 17 at 8pm through Monday, August 25 at System is free, but your provider may charge one night, picked up an axe and 6am for annual cleaning. The outdoor pool will be open messaging fees. threatened his owner, socialite 6am – 8pm August 18-22, and 8am - 8pm August 23 and To sign up visit www.greenbeltmd.gov/alerts. Anna Thornton. 24. The Fitness Wing will be closed Monday, August 18 No blood was shed but Bowen and Tuesday, August 19 for annual cleaning. was arrested eventually and tried for attempted murder by dis- trict attorney Francis Scott Key. News of the incident moved like wildfire, more quickly than the court, however. Within days GREENBELT Washington’s first race riot ex- ploded as whites, fearing a slave RETRO TOWN FAIR Sunday, August 31, 2014, 3-5pm Legion Post 217 Roosevelt Center Has Elvis Tribute Categories: The American Legion Post 217 at College Park will honor Flowers the three decades of Elvis Pres- vegetables ley music on August 16. Elvis Baked goods Tribute artist Richard Blane will Home canned goods perform as part of Celebrate Elvis Needlework Week. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show time is 7 to 9 p.m. Retro Town Fair RegistraƟon Form Please check off category(ies) you are entering—only one entry per person per category, please. For tickets call 410-299-2187. Flower and Vegetable Contest: Town Fair Schedule Dinner is available at an addi- Cut ower:___Floral arrangement___ Please drop off ALL entries between 11am-1pm at Roosevelt Center tional cost. For more information Root Crop___ Fruit___ Leafy Green___ Open to public for viewing from 3pm-5pm call 301-441-2783. Baked Goods Contest: Please plan to pick up ALL items by 6pm Please include an index card with ingredients with item Cake___ Pie___Cookies___ Name:______A selection of Looney Tunes and Uto- Canned Goods Contest: Address:______pia Film Festival shorts will start at Preserves/Jams___Vegetables___Pickles___ Phone Number:______Holy Cross sunset before each show. Needlework Contest: E-mail:______Thrift Store For more information, call the Crochet___Kni�ng___Embroidery___ Sewing_____ Ques�ons? Contact Sheila Maffay-Tuthill, 240-542-2064 or Greenbelt Recreation Office at [email protected]. Info? greenbeltmuseum.org (301)397.2200. Every Thursday In case of inclement weather, the movie will be moved to 10am – 4pm the Greenbelt Youth Center Gym at 99 Centerway. Special Thanks To These Sponsors: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Good, clean clothes for women, www.facebook.com/cityofgreenbelt men and children! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. @cityofgreenbelt
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Taking Exception Our County Is Rich in History from Then to Now We became a part of a 10- to often seem to dwell on the nega- by Bonnie L. Shields There is an urgent need 12-million-acre land grant in the tive of “a defeat.” I find a better upper Chesapeake, granted to outlook in an Olympic statement The August 7 issue of the the Calvert Family by Charles from years past: “The important Greenbelt News Review con- I of England, bringing the first thing in the Olympic Games is tained an article entitled, “The colonists to what would become not winning but taking part. The GIVE BLOOD, Most Ignominious Defeat Took Maryland in 1634. It would be essential thing in life is not con- Place Down the Road.” The George Calvert who secured the quering but fighting well.” article referenced the Battle of boundaries for our county and The British incursion was an Bladensburg now being com- named it for Prince George of unexpected surprise. The Ameri- GIVE LIFE memorated for the part it played Denmark on April 23, 1696. cans were unprepared. History in the War of 1812. The History Division of the calls the Battle of Bladensburg Friday, August 15, 12:30 to 6 p.m. The lead sentence caught me Prince George’s Travel Promotion “the Races,” because the Ameri- Greenbelt Recreation Department, Greenbelt by surprise: “Prince George’s Council lists 41 points of interest. cans were said to have fled the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, County, in which Greenbelt is The National Capital Park and field. Under the circumstances, located, has few historical sites Planning Commission issued an retiring from the field of battle in Greenbelt of significance.” Even though illustrated inventory of historic order to fight another day might Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the writer probably was refer- sites in July 1993, containing a probably have been a conscious ring specifically to battle sites, I collection of 78 historic homes decision. Holy People for Christ Church, 3311 Brightseat Road, felt the statement could be mis- representing 15 residential archi- On August 23 at Monument Glenarden construed. Our county is rich tectural styles. Park in Bladensburg, a memorial Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., beyond compare in significant We claim: to the Americans who fought at historical sites. • The first manned U.S. balloon Bladensburg will be unveiled. Resurrection of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, The county has seven regis- ascent at Bladensburg in 1784. The sculptor Joanne Blake said 8402 Brock Bridge Road, tered archeological sites, contain- • The first test telegraph line it was a daunting challenge to Laurel ing fossils and dinosaur bones as from Riverdale in 1844. design this memorial. Not only well as Native American, Colo- • The oldest continuously op- were these Americans defeated, Saturday, August 16, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., nial and Black History artifacts. erating airport since 1909, and the but also history portrayed them as Maranatha Fellowship, 3828 University Boulevard, The county’s first inhabitants first U.S. airmail service in 1918. less than heroes. But history re- College Park were the Piscataway, the only • Our own historic town of vealed something else. Although Native American tribe indigenous Greenbelt, first occupied in the the Americans were defeated at Tuesday, August 19, 1 to 6:30 p.m., to the upper Chesapeake Bay autumn of 1937 and still g o i n g Bladensburg, it was an impor- Moose College Park Lodge #453, 3700 Metzerott Road, area. Our own City of Green- strong. tant wakeup call. It alerted the belt is located on the crossroads These are only a few ex- country that the British were College Park of Indian movement north and amples; I could go on and on. back and independence was in Thursday, August 21, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., south. Our local springs and Visit our library and discover the jeopardy. In just three weeks, the Greenbelt Lions Club/Doctors Community Hospital, work sites have yielded many ar- wealth. One will find that many Americans again were facing the rowheads, including some found of these treasures are in our back British in Baltimore. This time 8100 Good Luck Road, by my husband over the years. yard. It’s true that the county they were prepared, no surprise Lanham The area was first noticed in has few recorded battle sites. and our National Anthem reflects 1608 through John Smith’s explo- Because of the War of 1812 the outcome. ration of the upper Chesapeake. Bicentennial, our county will Prince George’s County can be Exploration and the promise of celebrate its most important con- proud – the Battle of Bladensburg 1-800-GIVE-LIFE fertile lands would soon put us tribution to the war at the Battle in its own unusual way was and on the map for colonization. of Bladensburg. As humans, we is significant! Thursday, August 14, 2014 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 SCHOOLS RAMP Foundation to Give Proposal Workshop continued from page 1 continued from page 1 The Greenbelt Community Foundation (GCF) will present place before school begins. Judith Davis explained that the a workshop on writing grant Councilmember Leta Mach ques- agency would partner with the proposals on Wednesday, August tioned whether the bricks were National Park Service, which 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Greenbelt being recycled. Maxwell said he owns the parkway, to undertake Community Center. Bill Duncan was unsure but would investigate. repairs and repave a section of will cover the basics of applying The naming of the combined the parkway south of Greenbelt for a grant from the foundation school campus is another issue from the Beltway to Cheverly. including general tips for success. to be resolved. Currently Green- The Southway ramp, along This workshop is free and open belt Middle School is the name, with others in the area, was to the public. but a sign for the Robert God- scheduled for repair as part of Duncan, a former GCF advi- dard French Immersion School is the larger roads project. Accord- sory board member, will provide planned. ing to the letter, the pavement guidance on how to apply. He The county, however, has an engineer had reported that the top has had a long career in nonprofit established process for naming layer of asphalt on the Southway management and development as and renaming schools. The first ramp had separated from the bot- well as extensive engagement in step is forming a committee fol- tom layer, which necessitated re- the Greenbelt community as a lowing guidelines for the commit- moving the entire top surface and volunteer. tee’s composition. replacing it with new asphalt. In The Greenbelt Community this situation, patching would be A member of the audience, Foundation has two grant cycles smith
Vijay Kowtha, made a suggestion of no avail, so the area continued a year, awarding grants rang- e for a new name for the school. to deteriorate. ing from $500 to $5000 to local ruc He proposed naming it after a late Although the Southway ramp organizations, cooperatives and Prince George’s resident, Edna was scheduled to be repaved in non-profits in Greenbelt. The Belle McNaughton. A professor a day, drivers on the Parkway next deadline for submitting ap- at the University of Maryland should anticipate significant de- plications is September 15. More b by PHOTO from 1919 to 1957, Dr. McNaugh- lays from lane closures as the information about GCF, as well This handsome green heron at Greenbelt Lake has a tight grip on ton was a childhood education overall project will take through as application materials, can be breakfast. pioneer and early childhood ad- Sunday, August 17, weather per- found at www.greenbeltfounda- vocate. Under her leadership, mitting. For the most part, the tion.net. the program now known as the work is scheduled to be done University of Maryland Center for between the hours of 7:30 p.m. “I Should have gone to Young Children was established at and 5:30 a.m. Beltway Plaza Hardware . . .” the College Park campus. More detailed information on The use of the rooms to be closures is posted on the city Smell Gas? Latest study shows renovated in the historic part of website at greenbeltmd.gov. (Sulfur or rotten eggs) we have the lowest prices the old school was also raised, inin MarylandMaryland && DCDC but no discussion was held on the Call Washington Can’t Beat Prices! Can’t Beat Service! topic. Maxwell said he has not See you at the 35 Years’ Experience & Family Owned! yet read the task force report but Moonlit Movies Gas Light Beltway Plaza Hardware that the office of Monica Gold- on Saturday son, chief operating officer for the 800-752-7520 or 911 Beltway Plaza Mall school system, will be responsible at 8:30 p.m. 301-345-2662 for those decisions. Thursday, August 14, 2014 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7
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Other great weekly specials are featured in our 6-page full color ad flier inserted in your News Review. Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 14, 2014 Police Blotter NIGHT OUT continued from page 1 health of your community and Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police constituents,” said Pope, who at- Department, http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/index.htm, tended a cookout at the Schrom link in left frame to “Weekly Report” or http://www.greenbeltmd. Hills event with her daughter gov/police/weekly_report.pdf. and granddaughter. “It’s a more Dates and times are those when police were first contacted relaxed atmosphere to mingle about incidents. with people and talk, and they get to know you a little bit on a Assault with possession of marijuana by personal basis.” August 2, 10:35 p.m., 6200 officers responding to a report of Some residents not only came block Edmonston Road. When a suspicious vehicle in the road- to enjoy the event and meet new a man left a nearby home to go way. He was released on citation people but to present their ideas to his car, he was approached pending trial. of how to make Greenbelt better. by two other men who told him Theft At the Old Greenbelt event they were gang members and July 29, 10:30 a.m., 6300 near the Greenbelt Communi- had a problem with him. They block Ivy Lane. A notebook- ty Center, Tim Cohen-Mitchell punched him several times. He type computer was removed from spoke to attendees about his or- went back to his home and the a conference room. ganization, KIDS.coop, which aims to help children ages 10 to men fled in a vehicle described August 1, 1:45 p.m., Hanover bell by jacob photos as a Nissan Frontier pickup. The Parkway and Hanover Drive. An 14 become entrepreneurs and get man refused medical treatment unattended wallet and cell phone involved with a co-op. Greenbelt Police officers demonstrate use of their canine for minor injuries. were taken from a bench at the “There are two-earner families force (Beltway Plaza). A bite-proof sleeve protects the arm DWI/DUI dog park. who don’t have a lot of time of the officer on the ground. August 3, 1:49 a.m., Ke- Vandalism with their kids; they really rely nilworth Avenue and Crescent August 2, 9 a.m., Hillside on having good quality program- Road. A 25 year-old Greenbelt Road. Graffiti was spray-painted ming in the community and they man was arrested and charged on the Greenbelt Community want to know their kids are safe with driving while impaired by Church building. whatever they’re doing,” Cohen- alcohol and other traffic-related Vehicle Crime Mitchell said. charges after being stopped for a One vehicle was stolen, a “I think that’s the main pur- traffic violation. He was released black 2004 GMC Yukon SUV pose of National Night Out, to on citations pending trial. with Md. tags 944M747, taken help families see what commu- August 3, 3:18 a.m., Greenbelt August 6 from the 7500 block of nity resources are out there for Road and Route 495. A 31-year- Mandan Road. them and also to help them feel old Greenbelt man was arrested A 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt report- engaged,” Cohen-Mitchell added. and charged with driving while ed stolen April 4 from 21 Court Going forward, many hope impaired by alcohol and other Ridge Road was recovered August that National Night Out continues traffic-related charges after being 5 in the 5900 block of Cherrywood to foster a partnership between stopped for a traffic violation. Terrace. No arrests were made. Greenbelt residents and officials, He was released on citations Thefts from vehicles were re- as well as to bring the commu- pending trial. ported in the 5800 block Cherry- nity closer together. Marijuana wood Lane (GPS unit, car stereo “It’s a very close-knit, small- July 31, 6:40 p.m., 9100 block and sunglasses) and 6300 block town atmosphere,” Pope said. “I Springhill Lane. A 19-year-old Golden Triangle Drive (tires and really appreciate that community Sebastian Fernandez, 13, Kyle Krieger, 10, Dorothy Jahoda, 13, Greenbelt man was arrested and rims). Other thefts occurred after feeling, [and the] feeling that this Edward Jahoda, 13, and Miles Campbell, 13, entertain crowds with charged with drug-related offens- car windows were broken out in is my home, this is where I be- circus theatrics at National Night Out (Roosevelt Center). es by an officer responding to a the 7000 block Mathew Street long, this is where I grew up.” report of drug activity. He was (stereo) and 7900 Greenbury Jacob Bell is a journalism and released on citation pending trial. Drive (watch and cell phone). biology major at the University of August 2, 12:27 a.m., Green- Vandalism was reported in Maryland writing for the News belt Road and Kenilworth Av- the 9200 block Springhill Lane, Review. enue. A 36-year-old Greenbelt where paint on a vehicle was man was arrested and charged scratched. Neighbors The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for informa- tion leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the blotter. Call 1-866-411-TIPS. People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling HELP the Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. Neighbors Young participants enjoy the slip and slide (Schrom Hills Park). The Bus City Notes Animal Control reported one Seniors and Customers with Disabilities RIDE FREE cat trapped, neutered and re- 877-331-TRIP (8747) leased; one kitten removed from a car engine; one kitten rescued on the Parkway; one stray cat found and one bat removed from a resident’s home and transported to county for testing. Woodlawn Developers met Dress for Safety to discuss permit fees and street light layout. Planning staff visited the Belle Point playground site to evaluate site impacts associated with in- stallation of the playground. Arts Program preparations are Wear White underway for the next exhibi- tion at the Art Gallery, which will open August 25. The show will feature aerial photography of Maryland’s Eastern Shore by Peter Stern, along with cardboard At Night sculptures of hives and rock for- Officer Carlos Torres helps a child out of the police tank featured at mations by David Purcell. 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Computer Club Meets Launching Breastfeeding The Greenbelt Computer Club will Month, Inaugural Health Fair hold its monthly meeting on Thurs- THE WORLD’S LARGEST CIRCUS UNDER THE BIG TOP by Jose Luis Diaz day, August 14 at the Greenbelt Com- In celebration of National cess to health care services, and munity Center, Room 103 from Breastfeeding Month and Na- conducting CCI’s mission in a 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come join our tional Health Center Week, the non-discriminatory manner, sensi- discussion about computers and Women, Infants, and Children tive to the needs of the community electronic devices. Everyone is Program at Community Clinic, and the dignity of every individual. welcome. Inc. (WIC-CCI) is hosting its In addition to primary care and first annual health fair in Green- dental services, CCI administers belt, thus furthering its mission the Special Supplemental Nutri- to assist eligible women, infants tion Program for Women, Infants and children to achieve improved and Children (WIC) – the largest GIVE BLOOD nutrition and health status by in Maryland – and the Health providing nutrition education, Care for the Homeless program in C selected supplemental foods and Montgomery County. CCI can be health referrals in a caring, sup- accessed online at www.cciweb. GIVE LIFE CIRCUS STARS portive environment. org. The event will occur on Au- gust 15 at Schrom Hills Park on Hanover Parkway in Greenbelt East. The health fair features COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS GROUPS 13 vendors among which are: Plan NOW to participate in Amerigroup; MedStar Family INFORMATION DAY Choice; Prince George’s Infants 130th at the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Anniversary and Toddlers Program; Prince Edition FREETICKETS FOR KIDS AT George’s Parks and Recreation; Saturday, August 30 from 10:30a.m.-4p.m. GOTOTHECIRCUS.COM Riverside Health; Heritage Care Inc.; Holy Cross Hospital; Mont- UNDER THE BIG TOP ON THE PARKING LOT AT gomery County Infants and Tod- PRINCE GEORGE’S dler Program; SEED Inc.; Pri- ority Partners; United Health STADIUM Care; Casa de Maryland; and For details about registering for Information Day, go to 4101 CRAIN HWY. - BOWIE, MD 20716 Prince George’s Healthy Fami- http://greenbeltlaborday.com/get-involved/information- lies. Through kid-friendly enter- MON. THUR. 4:30 PM - tainment such as face painting, day-tables/ SAVE $5 7:30 PM ON ADULT AUG. 25 AUG. 28 coloring, moon bounce, balloon or contact Committee President Linda Ivy ADMISSION ADVANCE TICKETS AT BOWIE BAYSOX BOX OFFICE (M-F) PURCHASED animals, interactive activities at 301-675-0585. IN ADVANCE •TICKETS.COM & 1-888-332-5200 and games, WIC-CCI seeks to GOTOTHECIRCUS.COM educate the community about the resources available to them through their local WIC centers. The WIC-CCI program serves more than 30,000 preg- nant and breast-feeding women and children under the age of five annually. All WIC participants receive: • Nutrition Education • Breastfeeding Support • Free Healthy Food and • Referrals to other health and social agencies. The goal of this health fair is to bring members of the commu- nity together at a fun-filled event to learn about healthy lifestyle choices. WIC-CCI hopes to make this an annual event and believes that this health fair will have a positive impact on the community by encouraging a healthy start for a healthy life. WIC Program WIC is a federally funded pro- gram that provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeed- ing postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk, and conducting WIC’s mission in providing nutrition education, selected supplemental foods, and health referrals in a caring, support- ive environment. CCI has been administering a state WIC pro- gram in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties since 1996 serv- ing over 31,000 participants an- nually. It can be found online at www.cciweb.org/wic. CCI Since 1972, Community Clinic, Inc. (CCI) has been the health home for residents of Montgom- ery and Prince George’s Counties. CCI is a non-profit Joint Commis- sion accredited, federally qualified health center providing high-quality primary care and health-related ser- vices for medically under-served persons, promoting improved ac- Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 14, 2014 CLASSIFIED Volunteer Proofreaders
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to put the cellphone down,’ or ‘I don’t need another selfie’ and it’s done in a fun way because kids are doing it.” Creative Kids Camp holds four two-week productions of the musical throughout the summer, with most of the cast of campers changing completely between each production. In order to make the show a success, the production team has Stilt walking is a visually appealing and entertaining end to the first created a system for presenting act. a musical with 65 children in less than 10 days, according to Cherry. The system utilizes camp counselors and teachers, who often Circus Performers Strut work with campers for the entire summer to hone the show’s larger, Their Stuff, Impress All more complex roles. Above, left to right, Maeve Ballantine (as a Pig-Mee), Ian Brown- Volunteer interns also contribut- Gorrell (as Mang the Mannerless), Sara Guerrieri and Meliha Tokay by Sissi Cao ed by making many of the props. (also as Pig-Mees). Below, left to right, Evan Camara (as Pratler “Those people’s gifts are in Multichat), Flavia Perrotta and Abram Shaw. After an intense four-week this before me. I thought it was the visual arts, and they make the summer circus camp, 41 children really cool so I decided to try.” production values of the show so showcased their hard work at the Some of the circus programs great,” Cherry said. gym in the Community Center like fabric trapeze require ex- “Kids bring some special abili- this past weekend. traordinary physical flexibility ties to the show as well,” Cher- It’s the seventh year of Green- that takes more than four weeks ry added. “Young children can belt’s summer youth circus camp. to achieve. Fahey said some kids memorize and learn so fast, and The show was named “Game take aerial classes outside the that’s why it’s possible for them On,” inspired by popular games. program. Branyan said she used to learn and perform these songs The two-hour-long presentation to dance. and dances in such a short period featured classic circus programs Linda Barrett, the godmother of time. They also have this ca- like stilt walking, unicycling and of the 13-year-old Kady Rob- pacity for imagination that adults fabric trapeze as well as novel shaw, drove from Annapolis to sort of envy.” clown shows. see Kady’s performance. Kady Ultimately for Cherry, it’s the The kids on the cast list are was the lead in “the spinning collaborative nature of musical mostly from the Greenbelt area, plates” in the first act. theater that makes all the work ages from eight to 14. Though “This is Kady’s fourth year at worthwhile. school is closed in the summer, the camp. I’m very impressed,” “It involves the talents of these kids kept themselves even Barrett said. many, many people,” Cherry said. busier than usual in the past four Greg May, director of the “There’s a thrill in working to- weeks, practicing like profession- show, is a child educator with gether on a project that is bigger als without taking a day off. nearly 10 years of experience in than all of us. Everybody uses The first week was a “water- circus education. He also runs their talent and everybody grows.” bell by jacob photos testing” time for everybody to try the Center Ring Circus School in everything. In the second week, Columbia. coaches and camp counselors Even though the show was categorized children according executed professionally, May to their strong areas and then as- and his crew members would signed programs. The following stand near the kids when they two weeks were devoted to in- were performing to reassure their tense training and skill improve- safety. ment, said Charles Fahey, a camp “I think the counselors are counselor who has worked with doing a good job of being there the program for four years. when the kids need them and “I usually see kids coming giving them protection,” Barrett back every year,” Fahey said. said. Ruby Branyan, 13 of Green- Following Friday’s perfor- belt, first joined the camp at six. mance, the youth circus camp Branyan said this is her seventh delivered three additional shows year participating in the Greenbelt over the weekend. program. Sissi Cao is a graduate jour- “I started off taking after- nalism student at the University school classes in the winter,” of Maryland writing for the News Branyan said. “My sister got into Review. photos by sissi cao photos Four kids hanging on to a thin trapeze in the opening program.