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News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 73, No. 23 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 APRIL 29, 2010 Townsfolk Gather in Force Developer v. WMATA Lawsuit To Converse with Kojo Reveals Possible FBI Relocation by Sandra A. Lange by Mary Willis Clarke A packed auditorium greeted ics prevailed: What do you like WAMU radio personality Kojo most about/or what brought you A March 15 submission in the Under the Development Agree- WMATA and Metroland required Nnamdi for his two-hour show, to Greenbelt and what problems lawsuit Greenbelt Ventures, LLC ment, Metroland was to construct WMATA approval of any change “Kojo in Your Community.” The do you see in Greenbelt and/or v. Washington Metropolitan Area the “billion dollar” North Core in the composition of the devel- program was taped on Tuesday, Prince George’s County? Transit Authority (WMATA) mixed-use project. The proj- oper. April 20 at the Greenbelt Com- The first hour turned into a in the federal district court in ect was to consist of residential Greenbelt Ventures partici- munity Center between 7 and 9 love fest. One person moved to Greenbelt suggests that WMATA units (270), retail space (800,000 pated in development activities p.m. The event was broadcast Greenbelt because it reminded has met with the Federal Bureau square feet), office buildings including site plan approvals, on April 21 and 22, in one-hour him of Berkeley, Calif. Another of Investigation about using the (1,000,000 square feet) and a zoning changes and special tax- segments, for Nnamdi’s regular read about Greenbelt in Mother land adjacent to the Greenbelt hotel/conference center (195,000 ing agreements to fund infra- noon program. Jones magazine. Many described Metro Station for a possible FBI square feet) on the WMATA structure improvements and the The audience of over 200 Greenbelt as a livable community relocation, a major change from parcel. WMATA parking garage con- people greeted Nnamdi warmly. where you can easily walk to already approved concept plans. In addition, Metroland was struction. WMATA staff nego- Wearing a cream-colored suit and the library and the grocery store, The same court filing indicates required to construct an enclosed tiated with Greenbelt Ventures matching silk turtleneck shirt, he where there are hiking trails and that Greenbelt Metroland, LLC parking structure to replace about development issues and joked with the crowd about the protected woodlands. (Limited Liability Company), WMATA’s existing parking lots the terms under which WMATA technicalities of producing the City Councilmember Konrad prospective developer of the site, and bus bays. After the accom- would approve the substitution show “live,” saying “You will Herling voiced the view that was also involved in the FBI plishment of certain development of Greenbelt Ventures for the see how sausage is made.” Greenbelt is an example to many discussions and has terminated requirements, including zoning original members of the develop- His easy-going manner be- other municipalities for its envi- its relationship with Walter Petrie change and infrastructure im- ment team. lied a well-thought out format. ronmentally friendly and sustain- and Petrie Ross Ventures, par- provements, WMATA would sell The WMATA board of direc- Throughout the evening vari- able qualities. Others lauded ties long considered part of the the land to Metroland for $6.4 tors, however, never approved ous staff members handed him Greenbelt’s focus on the arts, Greenbelt Station North Core million. the change in composition of the post-its on which were written development project. In 2006 Metroland entered developer. Although approval questions. Two general top- See KOJO SHOW, page 6 Background into a Purchase Agreement with of the substitution appeared on In 1996 WMATA sought pro- Greenbelt Ventures LLC under the WMATA board agenda in posals for developing 78 acres which the latter would acquire 2008, this item was removed adjacent to the Greenbelt Metro ownership of Metroland and its from the agenda after news re- Council Holds Worksession station as a transit oriented de- right to purchase the North Core ports that search warrants and velopment. Metroland, which land, at a price of $40 million. subpoenas had been served on On Public Safety Issues controlled the 86-acre tract south Greenbelt Ventures includes Prince George’s County govern- of the WMATA parcel (identi- Walter Petrie and his Petrie Ross ment offices seeking information by Thomas X. White fied in later plans as the South development company and is about county council actions Core of the Greenbelt Station backed by Prudential Insurance concerning Greenbelt Station and All seven members of the is administered by the Planning development), was chosen as the Company financing. The Pur- contacts with the original Metro- Greenbelt City Council, the city and Community Development De- developer and entered into a Joint chase Agreement required the land principals. manager and most of the com- partment and, likewise, the Traf- Development Agreement with approval of WMATA since the mand staff of the Greenbelt Po- fic Control portion of the Public WMATA in 2000. Development Agreement between See WMATA, page 12 lice Department were on hand Safety budget is administered by for the April 21 worksession to the Public Works Department. review the city manager’s pro- Fire Department posed Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) In the Fire and Rescue budget Council Okays Lighting for All 8 budget for Public Safety. Also for FY11, City Manager Michael attending the meeting, represent- McLaughlin proposes that the city ing Greenbelt Volunteer Fire De- forego the annual $5,000 contri- Tennis Courts at Braden Field partment and Rescue Squad Inc. butions to the Berwyn Heights (GVFD&RS), was Brian Rudy, and West Lanham Hills volunteer by Barbara Hopkins standing in for the chief and the units for the coming year. Con- president of GVFD&RS, who tribution of $5,000 each to those The Greenbelt City Council four courts would be $231,131. were not able to attend. neighbors will notice improved neighboring departments was chambers erupted in cheers and The recommended bid was not In addition to the Police De- controls on glare and light spill. initiated in FY2009 in recognition applause Monday night, April the lowest, being some $22,000 partment operations, the city’s The system to be used meets the of the service those volunteer 26, when council unanimously over the lowest bid, said McNeal, public safety budget also includes requirements of the International units had provided to Greenbelt approved new lights for all eight but several lower bids would use the annual city contribution to the Dark Sky Association. residents. This year, however, tennis courts along with resur- lighting systems actually designed GVFD&RS and contributions to There are estimates that ener- he recommends that no contribu- facing half the courts at Braden for parking lots. They have no other volunteer fire departments gy costs for lights on courts five tions be made for FY11 as a cost Field. At least 15 members and track record for sports venues, that have Greenbelt within their through eight would be cut in saving. supporters of the Greenbelt Ten- he said. The manufacturer could call areas. half, although McNeal said due Also the GVFD&RS will have nis Association (GTA) turned not recommend the system for The Animal Control portion of to meter sharing with other light their annual contribution reduced out to urge council to expand lighting tennis courts and could the budget, also included in the systems, he is not able to provide the renovation to include lighting not provide any examples of the budget section for Public Safety, See SAFETY, page 7 an actual figure on the savings. at all the courts. They greeted system in use for outdoor tennis The current lights are about 35 council’s action with exuberance. lighting in the United States. years old and replacement parts What Goes On Other items approved by council City Solicitor Robert Manzi are not available. Saturday, May 1 at that meeting were a contract told council it is not required to Projected higher prices for fu- for street resurfacing and ACE take the lowest bid if that bid 8:30 a.m. to noon, Greenbelt Lake Cleanup, Buddy Attick Park ture replacements was presented grants to educators. does not meet the needs of the as another reason to expand the Sunday, May 2 Not Lowest Bid project. budgeted project to include all 1 to 4:30 p.m., Artful Afternoon, with Greenbelt Schools Music Joe McNeal of the city’s Rec- Bishop’s Tennis, Inc. will use lights. Festival, Community Center reation Department explained the Tennis Optics Advantage A member of the GTA told Monday, May 3 the staff’s recommendations to Series lighting system, which has council they estimate the courts 7:30 p.m., Council Budget Worksession on Contribution Groups, accept a bid from Bishop’s Ten- received high marks from opera- receive from 3,000 to 5,000 vis- Municipal Building nis Inc. to resurface courts one tors and users. its a year. GTA president Ellen Tuesday, May 4 through four and replace lights Project Expanded Jent Carter computed the cost 7 p.m., Board of Education Community Meeting, ERHS on all eight courts for $366,848. Tennis courts one through per year for the project at about Wednesday, May 5 The amount is $34,000 over the four have not been surfaced in $10,500, commensurate with city 7:30 p.m., Advisory Planning Board Meeting, Community Cen- budgeted amount, but the city 15 years and are in bad condi- spending on other athletic fields. would only be responsible for 25 tion, McNeal said. While lights ter, Room 114 She also told council that the percent of the extra cost, since 75 are working on half the courts, association contributes “sweat 8 p.m., Council Budget Worksession on Public Works Depart- percent will come from Program replacing lights on all eight will equity” by cleaning the courts ment, Community Center Open Space funds. The bid that provide tennis players with better includes new lighting on only and more uniform lighting and See LIGHTS, page 14 “Midge” at the New Deal by John Drago

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Letters to the Editor Grin Belt THANKS! • Discontinue the city’s prac- THANKS! Many thanks to the Greenbelt tice of replacing all driveway The volunteers and the Ladies News Review for publicizing entrances on a schedule. Limit of Charity of the Pantry of St. the Octtava Piano Duo Concert such work to repairing damaged Hugh’s thank you once again last Sunday at Greenbelt Com- entrances for your generous contributions. munity Church. About 50 of us • Discontinue paying a full- Your food donations exceeded were dazzled by the infectious time employee to pick up litter our expectations. joy, precision and harmony of • Discontinue all city funding It is heartwarming to see the Wei-Der Huang and Hsien-Ann for the Old Greenbelt Theatre benefits of your faithful support. Meng. Their canny awareness of These are just off the top of Thank you Greenbelt! each other was flawless, nearly my head; I am not opposed to Solange Hess, Chair clairvoyant. The concert was a cuts in any city service. An Pantry of St. Hugh’s feast for the Francophile (Faure, across-the-board 0.4 percent bud- Satie, Debussy and Franck) and a get cut for all departments is To Whom Is perfect way to spend a late April completely reasonable. If council afternoon. doesn’t like my suggestions, then It “Offensive”? Jim Link it should propose others or con- The letter by Genevieve Cour- vene a citizens advisory board to bois in the April 22 News Re- recommend cuts. view cannot go unchallenged. Paper Archived In these difficult economic The phrase “melted flesh” is of- I am a former Greenbelt resi- times, all of us, including our fensive? To whom? Not to me. dent who lived at 127 Rosewood governments, need to tighten our If it is offensive to Ms. Courbois, Drive for 18 years before moving belts. The Greenbelt City Coun- then so be it. “With these oil leaks . . . we could skip cil needs to start supporting the to State College, Pa. I remember I would tell her to take a num- the shrimp cocktail and calamari.” fondly my years in Greenbelt and working middle class who pay ber and get in line as we live in the friends I made, many of whom most of the taxes. The proposed an age where people compete to I remain in touch with today. 0.4 percent tax rate increase is be offended by something. What I am now nearly 86 years old particularly insulting to retirees, she is asking, however, is that the and recently was tickled to learn whose incomes are fixed. News Review not print things she A Review that a paper I wrote back in 1946 Robert Fireovid finds offensive. Greenbelter Publishes Kids Book on Bugs when I was a senior at the Fram- I would remind her that this is How do insects spend the winter? Written for children ages ingham Teachers College was Disturbing America and not Iran and that if 4 to 12, Greenbelt resident Amy Hansen’s newest book explores archived at the Smithsonian Institu- she wanted to see “melted flesh,” the ways such familiar bugs as a praying mantis, monarch but- tion. I wanted to share this discov- In Memoriam just rent the Vincent Price classic terfly and honeybee make it through winter’s cold and shortage ery with my Greenbelt friends. As a friend and neighbor of film “House of Wax.” of food. Each insect’s winter lifestyle is explained in a fun yet The paper, “Minute Forms of Peg Shorter’s, I was disturbed by Joseph Polanin informative way. Life in the Waters of the Antarctic Rick Ransom’s “In Memoriam” Written with assistance by Greenbelt scientists Butch and Ocean,” drew from the work of piece on Shorter’s daughter Chris Offensive Beth Norden, “Bugs and Bugsicles – Insects in Winter” will renowned Marine Biologist Dr. Burgess (April 22, 2010). Some inspire a child’s interest in nature and everyday surroundings. Charles Wilson. Professor Wilson of his comments were so per- Terminology? The colorful and detailed illustrations promise to spark a child’s was one of my father’s, Rev. Stan- sonal as to represent an invasion The stultifying mindset of po- imagination. ley Shirt, parishioners in Westfield, of privacy, given that he’s not a litical correctness (PC) appears to “Bugs and Bugsicles – Insects in Winter” is Hansen’s 13th Mass., and a member of Admiral member of Chris’ family. For have reared its ugly head again. book for children and can be bought at the Co-op Supermarket. Richard E. Byrd’s famous expedi- example, one would think that I read with incredulity the – Carol Griffith tion to the Antarctic from 1933 participation in Step Club activi- letter of complaint concerning to 1935, just a few years prior to ties would be held confidential. some perceived insensitivity on Greenbelt’s creation. May I make a plea to News the part of a reporter’s work cov- Ruth Shirt-Porter Review staff for more care in the ering a story on a recent house future? Cut Out Frivolous Inez Storck See LETTERS, page 14 Funds from Budget Greenbelt Although I appreciate the Corrections city’s efforts to reduce costs (“City In the front page photo of one of the bands appearing at the Manager Holds 2011 Budget Pro- Crazy Quilt Festival this Saturday, we misidentified the band. News Review posal to 0.4 Percent Increase”), It’s Typefighter seen standing in a field holding musical instru- AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER the overall spending level in the ments and ready to play in Greenbelt. We regret the error. city manager’s proposed budget, 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 in my opinion, is still too high. 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 In the past, council has refused It has been brought to our attention that in last week’s an- email: [email protected] to do what every other govern- nouncement about calling to complete Census questionnaires by website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com ment body does to rein in spend- telephone we stated incorrectly that questionnaires should no ing – across-the-board cuts. In longer be mailed. We were informed that there is no deadline the past, council has refused to for mailing back Census forms already in one’s possession but Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 propose cuts in special giveaways that new forms are not being sent. Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 that benefit a few. Here are sev- The Census has now shifted to manual forms of collection, President Emeritus, 1985- eral suggestions of my own for either by phone calls from those who elect to call or by visits Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 eliminating frivolous spending: from a Census enumerator. The News Review regrets any con- Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 • Discontinue city funding for fusion caused. News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 the museum Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482 • Discontinue the city’s animal control unit STAFF Jon Aerts, Jackie Bealle, Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi P & G’s Bordeaux, Jessi Britton, Sharon Carroll, Mary Willis Clarke, Paula Clinedinst, Agnes Conaty, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Patricia Davis, Fredda Dingler, OLD GREENBELT Old Greenbelt Theatre Elizabeth Eny, Joan Falcão, Chris Farago, Eli Flam, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gard- 301.474.9745 ner, Jon Gardner, Erin Gatewood, Denise George, Bernina McGee Giese, James THEATRE Giese, Marjorie Gray, Carol Griffith, Pat Hand, Stacy Hardy, Cynthia Henneberger, Starting May 14, 2010 Solange Hess, Rebecca Holober, Barbara Hopkins, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny WEEK OF APRIL 30 Jones, Sharon Kenworthy, Suzanne Krofchik, Vicki Kriz, Meta Lagerwerff, Sandra Lange, Jane Larrick, Tami Le, Susan Lesser, Kathleen McFarland, Emma Mendoza, Date Night Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Diane Oberg, Linda Paul, Leonie Penney, Shirl Phelps, (PG-13) Altoria Bell Ross, Ann-Marie Saucier, Brian St. George, Angela Stark, Helen Sydavar, “Letters to Juliet” Nancy Tolzman, Heba Toulan, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Thomas X. White, Friday Also, enter to win a Marie Wong, Bay Woods and Renauta York. *5:30, 7:30, 9:30 “Dinner With Your Juliet” CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Saturday st 1 Place--$30 Gift Certificate at *3:30, *5:30, 7:30, 9:30 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Beijing of Greenbelt & bouquet Eileen Farnham, president; Thomas X. White, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Carol Sunday nd Griffith, secretary; James Giese; Diane Oberg; and Mary Willis Clarke *3:30, *5:30, 7:30 2 Place--$25 Gift Certificate at DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may Monday - Thursday New Deal Café & bouquet be mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. rd 3 Place--Free Large Combo Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during *5:30, 7:30 office hours. Mail subscriptions—$35/year. *These shows at $6.50 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 Bouquets provided by CO-OP Supermarket 129 Centerway Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. www.pandgtheatres.com Drawing on May 21, 2010, prior to 7:30 feature *Concession purchase required to enter in drawing* OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page  Community Events Crazy Quilt Festival Senior Wii Bowling Greenbriar Phase II Boxwood Village Explore Line Dancing Is This Weekend Team Scores Tied Meets, Elects Board Offers Scholarship The Explorations Unlimited The Crazy Quilt Music Fes- There’s an exciting competi- Greenbriar Condominium’s The Boxwood Village Civ- program for Friday, May 7 will tival opens Greenbelt’s outdoor tion going on in Greenbelt – it’s Phase II reconvened its March ic Association offers an annual feature Carolyn Carroll, who will concert season this Saturday, May those two senior teams who are 9 Annual Meeting on April 13 scholarship valued at $500 to a be teaching more about line danc- 1 with music from 10 a.m. to 11 brewing up a good game of Wii with a quorum of 18 percent of resident of Boxwood Village. It ing. There will also be actual line p.m. on two stages – inside the Bowling. homeowners present in person or is available to graduating high dancing with audience participa- New Deal Café and outside in The team from the Greenbelt by proxy. Two positions on the school seniors and to full-time (at tion, so come dressed in comfort- Roosevelt Center. Community Center calls them- board of directors were open for least 12 credit hours per semes- able clothing. No partners are re- The festival brings together a selves the “Mighty Mii’s” and the election. Linda Kulle and Sherre ter) undergraduate students. The quired and there will be a variety wild mix of musical genres, in- team from Green Ridge House is Washington were each elected to scholarship is funded partially of music played including country cluding folk, hip hop, electronica, the “GRH Strikers.” These teams a three-year term. through the Zoo Dip Booth at the western, rock-n-roll and soul. bluegrass, bossa nova, gypsy jazz have been striking up a big storm The board elected the follow- Greenbelt Labor Day Festival. Carroll works for the city’s Plan- swing, and some acts that simply . . . and now their average scores ing officers for the coming year: The application form should ning and Community Development defy description. Craft booths tally up to a very close tie! The President Gary Thomas, First be completed and returned by Department and she has been line will set up around the plaza. Mighty Mii’s score is 171.24 with Vice President Jacqueline Gray, June 30. A scholarship commit- dancing for more than 15 years. The event kicks off with a kids’ the Strikers’ score at 171.13. Secretary Mary Blizard, Treasurer tee composed of five Boxwood She participates in line dance com- open microphone session on the Tournament Linda Kulle and Director Sherre Village residents will choose this petitions and teaches city employ- Roosevelt Center stage at 10 a.m. They are gearing up for the Washington. year’s recipient. ees line dancing as part of the Be This is a free event with financial Wii Bowling Tournament com- The next board meeting will For information and/or an ap- Happy, Be Healthy program. support from the Friends of the ing up on May 14. Spectators be held on Tuesday, May 11 at plication form call Jean Cook at Explorations Unlimited is held New Deal Café Arts and the City are encouraged to come cheer 7:30 p.m. 301-345-2597 or Judy Ott at 301- every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at of Greenbelt. on their teams. Look here next 474-0222. the Greenbelt Community Center For more information visit the week for the continuing story Greenbriar Phase III in the Senior Classroom, Room official festival website at www. of this competition. Let’s cheer Arthritis Walk Held 114. Everyone is welcome to crazyquiltfestival.org. them on for a great job and what Meets, Elects Board attend and questions are encour- Greenbriar Condominium’s great teams both are. At ERHS Saturday aged. Call 301-397-2208 for Phase III reconvened its March May is National Arthritis For more information about more information. 16 Annual Meeting on April 13 Month and there will be a variety the upcoming Wii Bowling Tour- with a quorum of 12 percent of of local activities to raise aware- nament call 301-397-2208. homeowners present in person ness and funds for research to or by proxy. Two positions on find a cure. This Saturday, May Academy GHI Notes the board of directors were open 1 is the kick-off event, a fam- Friday, April 30 – Offices for election. Fran Kemper and ily-friendly Arthritis Walk at the Stadium closed (emergency maintenance Odella King were each elected to Eleanor Roosevelt High School Typefighter is one of many bands available; call 301-474-6011) Theatres that will be on hand Saturday for a three-year term. track from 9 a.m. to noon. Beltway Plaza Mall Monday, May 3, 7 p.m., Com- The board elected the follow- There is no fee for registra- Center Court the annual Crazy Quilt Music panion Animal Grief Support ing officers for the coming year: tion, which begins at 9 a.m. with 301-220-1155 Festival. Group – GHI Library President Frances (Fran) Kemper, the walk starting at 10 a.m. and ALL SHOWS BEFORE 5 p.m. 7 p.m., Coffee Social – Board Vice President Angelina Butler, all activities ending by noon. Blood Drive Friday Room Adults/Seniors: $6.50 Secretary Anne Weldon, Trea- Participants choose their distance Children: $6.00 Has Been Cancelled Tuesday, May 4, 7:15 p.m., surer Odella King and Director – one lap, 1 mile, 3 miles or sim- ALL SHOWS BEFORE NOON The Red Cross blood drive Pre-Purchase Orientation – Board Thelma Loret De Mola. ply come to visit the fundraising scheduled for Friday, April 30 at Room The next board meeting will booths and activities available at ON SATURDAY $5.00 the Greenbelt Community Center Wednesday, May 5, 7 p.m., be held on Tuesday, May 11 at this Arthritis Foundation event. ALL SHOWS AFTER 5 p.m. has been cancelled due to Red Member & Community Relations 6 p.m. Willie the Clown and Louie from Adults: $8.50 Cross scheduling problems. Committee – GHI Lobby the Baysox will be added attrac- Students/Military: $7.50 The next scheduled blood 7:30 p.m., Nominations & Elec- All Bands Concert tions. Dogs are not allowed on Children: $6.00 drive will be held on Thursday, tions Committee – GHI Library the track or field. It is still possi- Seniors: $6.50 Thursday, May 6, 7 p.m., Fi- At ERHS May 7 ble to pre-register at www.arthritis. June 24 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the The All Bands Concert at R = ID Required nance Committee Work Session org (Walks – MD – Greenbelt). Greenbelt Municipal Building. Eleanor Roosevelt High School (!) = No pass, (!!) No pass weekend – Board Room Other Arthritis month events Call Janet Goldberg at 301- is scheduled for Friday, May 7 Committee and board meetings include a walk on the national 397-2212 to make an appointment at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Week of APRIL 30 are open; members are encour- mall in Washington, D.C., on if not contacted by the American The concert will feature perfor- aged to attend. May 15 – this event welcomes FRI. – SAT. Red Cross. mances by Concert Bands I & The Back Up Plan, PG-13 leashed pets. Those interested in II, the Symphonic Band and the 11:30, 2:30, 4:45, 7:30, 10:30 City Notes registering can do so at the www. Kindergarten, Pre-K Wind Ensemble. In addition to Death at a Funeral, PG-13 Parking Enforcement staff rode arthritis.org (D.C. walk site). 11:20, 2, 4:40, 7, 9:50 performing individually, all four Registration Open with Police Officer Rose as he The final Dining Out to Fight Furry Vengeance, PG (!) bands will play together as a 11:50, 2:15, 4:45, 7:20, 9:50 Pre-k/kindergarten registration used his tag reader and MDT Arthritis event at the Greenbelt massed band. All bands are di- Why Did I Get Married Too, PG-13 begins at Greenbelt Elementary tough book, with 62 tickets is- Sir Walter Raleigh Inn will be on rected by Sally Wagner. ERHS 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 10:10 School on Monday, May 3 at sued, 25 vehicles placarded with Monday, May 17. Kickass, PG-13 and its music programs draw 9:30 a.m. 48-hour parking notices and 20 For details call 301-335-7689. 11:10, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30,10:20 To register, the child’s shot tags confiscated for various in- students from all over northern Nightmare on Elm Street, R 11:45, 2:30, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20 record and proof of residency fractions of the Maryland Vehicle Prince George’s County. The are needed. Parents are urged concert is open to the public and The Loser, PG-13 Code. Holy Cross 11:35, 2:35, 5:10, 7:30, 10:20 to register their children as early Animal Control staff removed admission is free. How to Train Your Dragon, PG as possible so that the correct four pit bulls from an eviction at Thrift Store 11:45, 2:20, 5:10, 7:45, 10 teacher allocations can be made. Empirian Village, one kitten was Every Thursday 10am – 4pm For questions call the school at SUN. taken into custody and one squir- The Back Up Plan, PG-13 301-513-5911. rel was removed from a home. Good, clean clothes for women, 11:30, 2:30, 4:45, 7:30 Public Works staff met with men and children! Death at a Funeral, PG-13 Greenbelters Take the Labor Day Committee along 11:20, 2, 4:40, 7 Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. Furry Vengeance, PG (!) Third Straight Game with Mayor Judith Davis and More Community Events 11:50, 2:15, 4:45, 7:20 The Greenbelters of the Bal- Recreation staff members to dis- 6905 Greenbelt Road Why Did I Get Married Too, PG-13 see pages 5, 7, 11 and 12. 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10 timore Beltway Senior Softball cuss tree protection during the Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 Labor Day weekend. Kickass, PG-13 League beat arch-rival Dundalk on 11:10, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30 Wednesday, April 21 by 12-4 for Nightmare on Elm Street, R their third win in a row. Pitcher Greenbelt Arts Center 11:45, 2:30, 5:10, 7:45 Barry Clark hit a three-run homer The Loser, PG-13 while Willie White and Larry 11:35, 2:35, 5:10, 7:30 COMING SOON! How to Train Your Dragon, PG Dandridge had two hits each for 11:45, 2:20, 5:10, 7:45 Greenbelt on their home field. Rain shortened the third game Moon Over Buffalo MON. – THU. of the season to seven innings and The Back Up Plan, PG-13 12:05, 2:40, 5:20, 7:50 washed out a planned second game. Death at a Funeral, PG-13 Next up: Parkville, at home. May 7 – 29, 2010 12:30, 2:50, 5:20, 7:40 Furry Vengeance, PG (!) Tickets are $15 general admission, 12:30, 2:40, 5:20, 7:40 Annual Community and $12 for seniors and students. Why Did I Get Married Too, PG-13 12:05, 2:40, 5:20, 7:50 Yard Sale 123 Centerway • Greenbelt, MD 20770 http://www.greenbeltartscenter.org Kickass, PG-13 Lakeside North Apartments, Located underneath the Greenbelt CO-OP 12:10, 2:45, 5:20, 8 430 Ridge Rd., Nightmare on Elm Street, R COMING SOON: 12:20, 3, 5:40, 8 behind Greenbelt AUDITIONS - ONE ACT FESTIVAL The Loser, PG-13 Police Station May 2, 3-5 pm; May 3, 7-9 pm; May 4, 7-9 pm 12:20, 3, 5:30, 7:50 To be held at 2 Pinecrest Court, Greenbelt How to Train Your Dragon, PG May 15, 8:30 to 2:30 12:20, 3, 5:30, 7:50 Call for Reservations at 301.441.8770 Page  GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 29, 2010

Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church Synagogue’s Annual Gala 3215 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville/Adelphi Obituaries Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Honors Its Past Presidents Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community George B. Nelson by Jackie Kling May 2, 10 a.m. Former longtime “Counting the Ways, with Mirth” by Rev. Diane Teichert Greenbelt resident The annual gala at Mishkan to share brief remarks about their with Shantida, worship associate and PBUU Church Choir George Burdette Torah Synagogue in Greenbelt tenure. David Stern, who served The many ways we care for one another are often out of sight Nelson, 93, died was held on April 25 with “Hail as president in 1973-1974, pre- but so valuable, so valued. peacefully in his to the Chiefs” as this year’s sented the congregation with the home in Beltsville theme. All the synagogue’s past templates he designed to fashion on Monday, April presidents were collectively hon- the iron Hebrew letters that spell Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church 4, 2010. ored with musical tributes, dedi- Mishkan Torah and still adorn the 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt He was born in Trenton, N.J., cations, good natured humor and front of the building. He spoke of Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors to Nellie and Burdette Nelson on presentations. Arieh Levi, the Israeli-born iron www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 February 9, 1917. He was raised Ben Rosenzweig, the first pres- worker responsible for the final Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor in Washington, D.C. He mar- ident and a key influence in the product. Levi was a member of ried Naomi Crawford at age 18 founding of the shul, served three Mishkan Torah when war broke Sunday School 10:00am Worship Service 10:00am and had three children, Joanne, non-consecutive terms beginning out in Israel in October 1973 and Prayer Meeting Sun. 9:45 am George “Sonny” and William. in 1939. Since then there have returned to Israel for a short time His son William died at age 9 been 33 presidents, of whom 14 to join his army unit in battle. months to Sudden Infant Death were present at the gala. Linda Spevack, who served Syndrome. This loss devastated Master of Ceremonies Cantor two terms, shared a conversation ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH both him and his wife and they Phil Greenfield, who has served as that she had with her daughter 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 eventually divorced. Mishkan Torah’s cantor for close who, after moving to Delaware, 301-474-4322 He later married Helen Rich- to 30 years, eloquently described was having difficulty finding a ardson in 1946. They moved to the membership as possessing synagogue that suited her. When Mass Schedule: Greenbelt in 1952, where they “good will, talent, intellect and a Spevack asked her daughter to Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. raised their two children, Charles sense of humor.” His son Ben, describe what she was looking Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. “Chip” and Liz. a graduate student at Peabody for in a shul, her daughter replied Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. He loved Greenbelt and could Institute, sang an aria from The “Mishkan Torah!” Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. be seen walking the pathways Magic Flute, and Joshua Rosen, a Each president received a Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe with his cigar in hand when he senior at Northwood High School framed, watercolor representation retired. in Silver Spring, whose family of the building inscribed with his Pastoral Associate: Rev. R. Scott Hurd During his professional life he belongs to Mishkan Torah, played or her name and years of service. was employed by C&P Telephone a Mozart French horn concerto. Marsha Goldfine, a member of Company, from which he retied Other highlights of the evening Mishkan Torah as well as the Art- in 1976 after 40 years service. came when the attending presi- Sites Guild for Jewish Art, created St. George’s Episcopal Church He and Helen relocated to Lees- dents were given the opportunity the commemorative watercolor. Join us around a table where all are welcome! burg, Fla., in 1992. Services His wife died of cancer in • Sundays January 1994. He loved the 8 a.m. simple, quiet service (no music) Florida weather and remained 10 a.m. main service there until he could no longer (music includes a mixture of acoustic guitar, piano and organ music) live independently. His daughters brought him back to Maryland in • Wednesdays July 2009, where they shared in 7 p.m. service with healing prayers (no music) his care. He died in his home, 7010 Glenn Dale Road (Lanham-Severn Road & Glenn Dale Road) where he wanted to be. 301-262-3285 | [email protected] | www.stgeo.org Mr. Nelson had great sadness

in his life with the loss of his by JANE MIRSKY three sons and his wife of 45 years. He also had great strength Greenbelt Community Church photo and looked at life positively and UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST felt he had lived a very good life. Past Mishkan Torah presidents include: R to L front row – Tony Kritt, Jordan Choper, Linda Spevack and Arnold Strasser; R to Hillside & Crescent Roads He is survived by his daughter Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings Joanne and husband Bob Prentiss L back row – Paul Architzel, Robert Goldberg-Strassler, Gary Kohn, Dave Herschler, Mark Silverstein, David Stern, Ralph Mol- www.greenbeltucc.org of Silver Spring, Md.; daughter Sunday Worship Liz Robinson of Beltsville and lerick, Stanley Forster and Steve Mirsky. (Not pictured is Dave Spevack.) 10:15 a.m. daughter-in-law Joyce Nelson of Daniel Hamlin, Pastor Greenbelt; seven grandchildren, "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, 13 great-grandchildren and four HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." great-great-grandchildren. 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 Funeral services were held on April 10 at Fort Lincoln Cem- etery. Sunday 8:15 am Worship Service – Liz Robinson, 9:15 am Sunday School/Bible Study Daughter 10:30 am Worship Service Donald Lee Graff Memorial Service On Thursday, Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] May 6 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a candlelight ser- vice at the Mother In the process of human evolution, the ages of and Child statue in infancy and childhood are past. The turbulence of Roosevelt Center in memory of Donald Lee Graff adolescence is slowly and painfully preparing us for who was struck and killed March 6 by a car on Greenbelt Road. the age of maturity, when prejudice and exploitation In case of rain the service will be abolished and unity established. will be held on Friday, May 7. Those attending are asked to Greenbelt Bahá’í Community bring candles. 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 [email protected] www.bahai.us Bible Study & Worship Mishkan Torah Congregation 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 9:30 “Good Morning! Coffee and Snacks Rabbi Jonathan Cohen Cantor Phil Greenfield 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Worship Catholic Pastor Nigel C. Black, MDiv. Community Friday evening services 8:00 PM except first Friday of the month, when children’s service begins at 7:30 PM 99 Centerway Greenbelt Rec Center of Greenbelt (Behind the Community Center) MASS Saturday morning services - 9:30 AM Children’s Education, Adult Education, Social Action, etc. BE A PART OF OUR WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION! Sundays 10 A.M. For further information call 301 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org Municipal Building Conservative and Reconstructionist 301-474-4499 Thursday, April 29, 2010 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 

Upcoming Events At New Deal Café On Thursday, April 29 from noon to 2 p.m. pianist Amy C. Kraft plays mid-day melodies. Thursday is also weekly open City Information microphone night, open to song, poetry or prose, even stories from MEETINGS FOR MAY 3-7 COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS OVER THE 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 3rd at 7:30pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION- PHONE! Telephone Questionnaire Assistance On Friday, April 30 from 6:30 CONTRIBUTION GROUPS at the Municipal Building. (live on to 8 p.m. (every Friday and Sat- Program, will be underway until 7/30. Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov) urday) Greenbelt Piano Man John During this last phase, questionnaires Guernsey plays blues and jazz. Tuesday, May 4th at 7pm, BOARD OF EDUCATION will not be mailed out to residents who From 8 to 11 p.m. one of the COMMUNITY MEETING, at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. report a missing form or non-delivery of a Café’s favorites, Hot Club of form. Instead, the TQA will only conduct an interview with the caller in one of six DC, makes Friday another gypsy Tuesday, May 4th at 7pm, GREENBELT ARTS ADVISORY jazz/swing night. Hot Club of supported languages with or without a Census ID found on the BOARD, at the Greenbelt Communtiy Center. Info: 240-542-2057. DC will return again on Sunday, geo-coded questionnaire delivered to your home. May 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 5th at 7:30pm, GREENBELT ADVISORY TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Crazy Quilt PLANNING BOARD, at the Greenbelt Community Center, Rm. ENGLISH - 1-866-872-6868, Chinese: 1-866-935-2010 The Annual Crazy Quilt Music 114. On the Agenda: Scheduling Review of Beltway Plaza Concept Korean: 1-866-955-2010, Russian: 1-866-965-2010 Spanish: 1-866-928-2010 Festival is also back, on Saturday, Plan, Summer Meeting Schedule, and Discussion of the City-wide May 1. It’s a wild mix of 16 acts Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010 Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. with everything from folk and hip- TDD (For the hearing impaired):1-866-783-2010 hop to bluegrass and electronica, Wednesday, May 5th at 8pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION including singer-songwriters, out- – PUBLIC WORKS, at the Community Center. doors and in from 11 a.m. to 11 ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PETS p.m. There will be a Kids Open This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a Microphone session outdoors from meeting is being held call 301-474-8000 or contact the City 10 to 10:45 a.m. Clerk at [email protected]. On Sunday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jim Stimson plays FREE PRODUCE FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED Renaissance lute during brunch. ADULTS PROGRAM He’s followed by Misbehavin’s Join the GAIL Program Team for the Free Produce for Seniors acoustic set, from 2 to 4 p.m. The and Disabled Adults Program. This monthly distribution will Beautiful white and gray female around 2 years old. evening ends with Whitney Street’s l–r: Frosty: begin Thursday of June 25, 2010 at Green Ridge House, 22 Lex: 5 year old male tiger stripe. Midnight: Friendly black male. eclectic mix of international folk Ridge Road, Greenbelt. The last distribution will be Thursday The shelter also has FREE Guinea Pigs with cages available! dance music from 5 to 8 p.m. Become a fan of the Greenbelt Animal Shelter on Facebook! The Next Week September 23, 2010. Distributions will be available to the first 150 seniors that sign up. Green Ridge House residents Greenbelt Animal Shelter is located behind the Police Station at Next week will feature music 550-A Crescent Road and open on Wednesdays, from 4-7pm and in the Café and the Green Man please sign up in the lobby. All other residents interested in on Saturdays from 9am-12pm or by appointment. Festival outdoors. Transatlantic registering please contact the GAIL Program office at 301- For more information on any of these pets, call 301.474.6124. Crossing brings everything from 345-6660. Green Ridge House residents’ produce will be dis- Thank you to all for your donations. English, Irish and Scottish jigs tributed beginning at 1:00 pm. Community residents can pick to French Canadian fiddle tunes up their items beginning at 3:00-4:00 pm. Please bring your VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES to the Cafe on Wednesday, May own bags or wheelie carts. Volunteers are needed. Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. Vacancies exist 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. On Friday, on: Advisory Committee on Education, Arts Advisory Board, Forest May 7 take a trip to Brazil with GREENBELT LAKE CLEAN-UP Preserve Advisory Board and Board of Appeals Rio Garage’s bossa nova from 7 For more info call 301-474-8000. to 9 p.m. The 6th annual Green Saturday, May 1 Man Festival will be held outside 8:30am-12:00noon Artful Afternoon with Greenbelt Schools the Café from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8 and Buddy Attick Park Music Festival! 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Part of the Prince George’s Countywide Spring All ages. Free. May 9. The festival includes Cleanup. Sponsored by the GreenACES and the City Sunday, May 2, 1-4:30pm music by KIVA and ilyAIMY on of Greenbelt. Meet at the area of the lake behind the 1-3pm: Create art flags for the GHI House and Garden Saturday and Izolda and Global stage. Bring your hiking boots and work gloves and Tour with fabric artist Russ Little. 1-3: All ages Dance Warming on Sunday. There are also films, arts and crafts vendors wear old clothes. Students bring your Community Ser- Party: learn dances of the 1920s through the 1980s with and a Café food booth. Inside vice Forms to get service hours! Angella Foster. 3pm: Greenbelt Schools Music Festival. the Café, Woven Green plays Info: Luisa Robles: 301-474-8308 1-4pm: Visit the 3rd floor Artist in Residence studios. upbeat contemporary fusion from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday. PART-TIME JOB OPENINGS

School Board Holds ARTS EDUCATION SPECIALIST: Community Meeting Recreation Department, $12/hr. Coordi- Prince George’s County Board nate visual arts classes for all ages. Ex- of Education Member Rosalind perience in arts ed/ arts admin preferred. A. Johnson will host a commu- Open until filled. nity meeting at Eleanor Roosevelt For more information: ndewald@green- High School on Tuesday, May 4 beltmd.gov. at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to RECREATION ASSISTANTS: needed join District 1 Board Member at busy community center. Customer Johnson, her colleagues on the service & event set up. Weekends and Board of Education, elected offi- evenings during the week. $7.25/hr. PT. cials and community leaders for an Greenbelt Community Center. 301-397- open discussion on issues in public 2208. EOE education. Spanish translation will be available at the meeting. For PARK RANGER I ($8/hr) more information call the board The City of Greenbelt Recreation Depart- office at 301-952-6115. ment will be accepting applications for the position of Park Ranger I. This is a part- The Bog Band time, seasonal position. For information May Day Concert on this position, visit www.greenbeltmd. gov. Click on Current Job Openings. The College Park Arts Ex- change will host a performance by The Bog Band on Saturday, May 1 at 4 p.m. at the Old Par- ish House, 4711 Knox Road in Visit Greenbelt CityLink at www. College Park. greenbeltmd.gov for city news, Rabies and Distemper Clinic, Animal Groups, Information Tables, The May Day program will information and events. Help Silent Auction, Demonstrations, Children’s Activities, and more! include song and dance with the Light Refreshments available! Support the Greenbelt Animal Shelter! rhythms and Celtic fiddle tunes Greenbelt get its own Facebook COMPANION ANIMAL BEAUTY TALENT CONTEST of the band’s group of young URL. Become a fan of the City of musicians. All children must be Greenbelt page on FACEBOOK! accompanied by an adult. Reg- All social pets welcome! istration is suggested; event as We only need 116 more fans! space is limited. For details call Follow us on Twitter! City of Greenbelt Department of Planning and Community 301-927-3013 or email info@ Development 301-345-5417 cpae.org. Page  GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 29, 2010

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A Splendid Performance noting that “Greenbelt is a mag- net for young creative, industrious By Homespun Ceilidh Band people.” State Senator Paul Pinsky com- by Barbara Likowski mented that people in Greenbelt care about each other. Leonie On Friday, April 23 the music hammered dulcimer duets. Penney underscored that thought sounded so inviting it made one The program was varied as by relating how much the city hasten to the door to get closer. were the instruments members does to help older people remain Inside was the Homespun Ceil- played. in their homes. And John Henry idh Band playing the toe-tapping, After two encore numbers the Jones praised the work of Green- hand-clapping Gaelic tunes they audience were reluctant to leave, belt CARES for “the tremendous are noted for. they had been entertained so well. job they do in reaching out to Not only did they play this And this in spite of the few in youth.” rollicking music but they were their number. The band put on Greenbelt Museum Curator/ “one” with it. Everyone in the a professional show and did not Director Megan Searing-Young band was obviously enjoying the let the fact that their audience reminded people that federal music. They swayed, tapped and was so small change their way or planners selected Greenbelt’s first by SANDRA LANGE sometimes jumped up with fervor. time of playing. residents partly based on their Their faces showed how much Where were all the fans of willingness to become involved in they cared. This was catching Gaelic music who often seem ea- community events, thereby plant- photo S to the audience whose members ger to attend and create so much ing the seeds of volunteerism and Kojo Nnamdi prepares to begin the program with his producer quickly began to tap and clap tapping and clapping that they activism still alive today. Sylvia and staff assistant. also. compete with the players? Hope- Lewis, current Greenbelt Homes Although most of the music fully their absence will not deter Inc. treasurer, elicited laughter was fast and tuneful, other types the band’s returning another time when she stated that there was so Lewis responded that GHI is un- who cares about Nordie’s” (Nor- of Gaelic music were played. – this was a super, awe-inspiring much to do in Greenbelt that “I likely to change that rule because, dstrom’s), he shouted to laughter There were quiet ballads with a performance by a professional wish there were six of me.” even in a housing downturn, GHI and applause. “We don’t want soloist, one member dancing to group. We look forward to their Highway Barriers has had no foreclosures of its them,” he affirmed. the beat, delightful violin and next concert. Voicing a somewhat negative properties. “GHI has stricter cri- Education also came in for note, Empirian Village resident teria than the banks,” she proudly criticism. “What’s going to be Brian Gibbons said it was harder proclaimed. She advised the done about making schools bet- to build a sense of community in prospective buyer to “rent and ter?” one woman asked. Another ACE Awards 15 Grants Greenbelt East, partly because of save.” young woman said she was con- the Beltway and the Baltimore- Fred Tutman, CEO of the templating moving out of Green- To Greenbelt Area Schools Washington Parkway that divide Patuxent Riverkeepers, praised belt despite its convenient loca- by Jon Gardner historic Greenbelt from the rest the county for its rich natural re- tion because she wanted access of the city. sources but criticized the destruc- to better schools once she started Eulalie Lucas, past president tion of trees and the degradation a family. Another claimed that At its meeting on Monday, grant to support its mentoring of Greenspring Homeowners As- of water quality. Senator Pinsky Prince George’s County teachers April 26 the Greenbelt City program. sociation, concurred. “We are agreed that developers are con- are just as good as teachers in Council approved 15 Advisory Greenbelt Elementary School new Greenbelters,” she related. stantly pushing the envelope and other areas. Committee on Education (ACE) will receive grants to purchase “We do not have the legacy of that the Smart Growth policy lim- The two-hour community fo- grants to local schools. The ACE an outdoor shed to store tricycles old Greenbelt but we have a di- iting new developments to urban rum came to an end quickly. grants are available to teachers used for pre-K and Kindergarten verse group of leaders.” areas is often ignored. Those who wanted to participate and parent-teacher organizations recess, to buy sound and video “What’s not working so well?” Frustration permeated the in the conversation did so with from Greenbelt schools. The equipment for their morning an- Nnamdi asked, racing from one crowd as many speakers be- animation and respect. What did grants are given in response to nouncements and to support their end of the room to another, mi- moaned the fact that Prince Kojo think? this reporter asked. proposals for projects or items Positive Behavior Intervention crophone in hand. Many people George’s County does not have Greenbelt is passionate about which enhance or enrich school- System. The school’s PTA will focused on the transportation the high quality of development its commitment to its ideals: based activities. They will be get a grant to purchase art sup- cuts for Metro which will deliver at Metro stations that is com- transportation, education, public funded by the city and selection plies to be used by the classroom fewer bus routes to Greenbelt. mon in neighboring counties. safety, the environment, “But of the proposals for funding was teachers to integrate art into the Others blamed the state, pointing “Where is the visionary leader- you have no idea how to per- made by the council based on school curriculum. to state transportation funds being ship?” Director of Urban Studies suade county government to get input from ACE. An ACE grant to Greenbelt directed to the construction of and Planning at the University the things you believe in,” he Springhill Lake Elementary Middle School will support an in- the Intercounty Connector, which of Maryland Jim Cohen asked. replied. School PTA will receive grants novative program which will take Greenbelt vehemently opposed. “Why can’t we get it together?” And that’s a wrap! to support two dance classes. students who are learning English County Council Chairman Tom he reiterated. They will initiate a Dance Fitness as a Second Language into DC Dernoga said that more taxes are County Council Chairman class taught by Chelsea Calhoun to visit the White House, the needed but that is unlikely to oc- Dernoga blamed lobbyists and and continue the Modern Dance US Capitol and the American cur. Others lamented the focus developers for the continuation Patuxent Refuge Class taught by Angella Foster History Museum to learn about on cars rather than encouraging of urban sprawl while some audi- Spring Artists that was begun this year. These American history, culture and “walkability” and mobility. ence members blamed the county For each month of spring the after-school classes will promote governmental systems. Another City Councilmember Rodney council and county executive for National Wildlife Visitor Cen- artistic expression and fitness and grant to the school will allow Roberts scolded legislators for their lack of leadership. ter’s Hollingsworth Gallery will are expected to be very popular special education students to “building transportation for future Shopping Concerns feature a different artist: Mary with the students. create a book of poetry in the large developments, i.e. Konterra, Alan Turnbull voiced the opin- Konchar in April, Richard Suib The Magnolia Elementary “Book-in-a-Day” program. and not for existing people.” ion that as far as he was con- in May and Ramona Maziarz in School Parent Teacher Organiza- Eleanor Roosevelt High One audience member felt that cerned he didn’t want a Trader June. tion (PTO) will receive a grant School won a grant to support GHI prevented people from pur- Joe’s in Greenbelt because he May Artist Richard Suib is a called “Science and Mathematics their Literary Magazine, a glossy, chasing homes by requiring a 10 would rather shop at the Co-op, longtime resident of Great Falls. Explorers” to fund a variety of high-quality magazine which in- percent down payment. Sylvia where he is a member. “And During his career as an exhibi- activities throughout the school cludes prose, poetry, drawing and tion designer and project direc- year and support their participa- photography. The school will tor for the American Museum tion in the STEM fair. The PTO also receive a grant to purchase of Atomic Energy and USIA, will also initiate a before-school a tournament-style buzzer system Suib won a number of awards walking program in which the for their “It’s Academic” team, including the Presidential De- students will add up the miles and a grant to support their “9th sign Excellence Award given by walked until they have collec- Grade Success Team.” the National Endowment for the tively “walked to California.” Jon Gardner is the chair of Arts. Throughout his career, he The school itself will receive a ACE. has always painted and continued to do sculpture, lithography and photography – activities for which Audubon Society Mid-Week Spring he finally has time since he “hung Spring Bird Walks Bird Walks out his shingle” in 1988 as an in- A free spring An early evening bird walk dependent design consultant. bird walk will be will be hosted by the Prince Suib’s present focus is digital led by a member of George’s Audubon Society year- imaging, a medium he considers the Prince George’s round for all levels of people revolutionary because it gives Audubon Society on interested in birds and birding. artists a new way to “realize and Saturday, May 1 at 7:30 The walks will be held at 6 p.m. conceptualize images” and trans- a.m. at the Fran Uhler Natural on Thursdays, May 6 and 20 The Kojo Nnamdi staff selected a number of Greenbelters to act as form them at will. Photography Area. Meet at the end of Lemon on the Luther Goldman Birding facilitators during the evening. These included Jim Cohen, director is the basis of his work but not Bridge Road, just north of the Trail. Meet in the parking lot at of Urban Studies and Planning, University of Maryland; Megan Sear- an end in itself. Bowie State University cam- Lake Artemesia, Berwyn Road ing-Young, Greenbelt Museum curator/director; Eulalie Lucas, past pus. The walk is for beginners and Balew Avenue in Berwyn president of Greenspring Homeowners Association; Sylvia Lewis, to experts; waterproof footwear Heights. Binoculars are recom- treasurer of Greenbelt Homes, Inc.; Kojo Nnamdi; Brian Gibbons, and binoculars are recommended. mended. For more information resident of Empirian Village; and Fred Tutman, Riverkeeper and GIVE BLOOD Call 410-765-6482 for details. call 301-459-3375. CEO, Patuxent Riverkeepers. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE Thursday, April 29, 2010 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 

SAFETY continued from page 1 from the $98,000 in FY2010 to glaries) increasing from 122 in crease from the previous year in comprehensive presentation, speak Korean, Mandarin Chinese $60,000 for FY11. 2008 to 212 in 2009 (a 74 percent citations issued. council discussion was not very and German. In FY2006, the city paid out increase). The most frequent violation lo- intense. Members were focused The last item discussed was re- $329,500 toward the purchase Car thefts were down 39 per- cation was northbound Kenilworth on the implementation time lated somewhat to recent problems of a new vehicle and in FY2009 cent to 166 in 2009. Robberies Avenue (Rte. 201) at southbound frames and other issues with the associated with the TGIFriday’s $157,227 was paid out for the remain the most prevalent violent I-95 with 32 percent of the total CAD/RMS and communications clientele and “Bike Night” on purchase of an ambulance. crime, though it dropped 16 per- (1,278 infractions). Included in systems. Wednesdays at the restaurant. The city is also working cent from 152 incidents to 127 the presentation was an actual Lieutenant James Parker told Council wanted the department to with the GVFD&RS and Prince in 2009. Sixty-seven per cent video clip of a near-miss accident council that Greenbelt will be able be aware of recently passed leg- George’s County officials in an (94) of the robberies occurred in at Kenilworth northbound and the to learn from the City of Laurel islation by the Maryland General effort to identify a new location Greenbelt West, 23 percent (29) off ramp from I-95 North that was as it plans to go on-line with its Assembly regarding the ability for within Greenbelt for construction in Greenbelt East and 8 percent captured by the red-light camera CAD/RMS system next week. certain restaurants in the county of a new fire house. Rudy related (10) in old Greenbelt. Overall the there. It was indicated that the Public to be granted temporary “Night to council the increasing level of location breakdown for crime in From a budget perspective, the Works Department may be able Club” permits. They suggested repairs that the GVFD&RS, Inc. Greenbelt for 2009 was 15 percent expected revenue and expenses to utilize some of the old police that the city be prepared if any of has to fund because of the 50 in central Greenbelt, 31 percent in from the red-light camera viola- equipment. the restaurants in Greenbelt seek year age of the present fire house. Greenbelt East and 54 percent in tions are almost a wash. The pro- In response to a question from such permits. He noted particularly the need to Greenbelt West. jected revenue from the camera Councilmember Edward Putens it upgrade the auxiliary emergency The department’s clearance violations for FY11 is $280,000. was said that additional person- generator that is as old as the rate for crimes in Greenbelt was The offsetting expenses are pro- nel may be needed for monitoring building. 16 percent. This rate compares jected at $249,000. cameras being installed in some Library to Relocate Police Department favorably with the 12 percent rate Another aspect of technology Greenbelt neighborhoods. On Monday, May 10 The manager has proposed a for all agencies in Prince George’s being brought to bear on traffic- There was also discussion re- In early May contractors will budget for the Police Department County and the 14 percent rate for related infractions is the recent garding the best options for link- begin renovation of the Greenbelt of $10,047,600 for FY11. This all Maryland jurisdictions in the addition of a mobile vehicular ing Greenbelt with the region- Branch of the Prince George’s is just $900 over the estimated Washington Metropolitan area. license plate reader. The reader, wide communications system. Lt. County Memorial Library Sys- $10,046,700 the manager believes However, the closure rate for all obtained with federal funding, has Parker said that these may include tem. Beginning May 10, the the department will spend by the agencies in Maryland was higher, the ability to read license plates a line-of-sight antenna system branch will be located next door end of FY10 and $122,200 less 24 percent. as vehicles pass by, providing directed at the Maryland Police at the Greenbelt Community than was budgeted for the depart- Lieutenant Carl Schinner de- an alert each time a wanted ve- facility in College Park or a fiber Center, 15 Crescent Road, Room ment for FY10. scribed a new unit formed in 2009 hicle or owner has been identified. line to Greenbelt’s existing an- 110. The move will take place All expected state, county and and named Patrol Commander’s Councilmembers were somewhat tenna at the water tower at upper on Saturday, May 8. Branch other sources of revenue helping Squad (PCS) that was made up of captivated by this news. Ridge Road. hours will remain the same. to fund the department’s activities several small units within the Pa- Computer System In response to Councilmember The renovation is expected to in the next fiscal year are flat, es- trol Division. Once crime trends The second technology objec- Konrad Herling regarding police take about six months. sentially even with the manager’s are identified, the PCS develops tive for FY11 is to move forward policies with homeless persons in Available Services projections for the current fiscal a corresponding plan of action to on the implementation of a new Greenbelt, the officers indicated During the renovation, limited year and several thousand lower address the issue. Computer Assisted Dispatch and that they would refer such persons library service will be available than what was allocated in last Schinner said the PCS spent Records Management System to Greenbelt CARES. Council- at the Community Center. There year’s adopted budget. Likewise, much of 2009 focusing on armed (CAD/RMS). A team of city em- members also raised the issue of will be a small selection of new city revenue proposed to cover robberies and burglaries and has ployees will be working to put the citizen contact with police dis- materials, DVDs, basic reference the department’s operations for taken the lead in saturation pa- new system in place by the end of patchers and the response was that and children’s books; due to lim- FY11 is set at $9,138,600, which trols in the Empirian Village this calendar year. An issue dis- that aspect was part of dispatchers ited space there will be very little is $13,200 less than last year’s neighborhood. Depending on the cussed with council was the need training. When asked how many seating; a small number of public adopted budget figure and just nature of the operation, plain- to totally renovate or expand the active neighborhood watch groups computers will be available for $13,900 more than the expected clothes and/or uniformed officers existing dispatch office at police there were, the response was about internet access or word process- expenditures for FY10. on foot, in cars or on bicycles headquarters. six to eight. ing; items may be returned and Staffing for the department is can be deployed. Finally, another upgrade in Putens asked if Greenbelt offi- reserved items will be available projected to remain at 54 police Later in the meeting, Mayor technology is planned with the cers with take-home car privileges for pick-up; and the copier will officers and 15 support staff for Judith Davis noted that residents city’s implementation of a new are compensated for police stops be available. communications, records manage- in the area of the Gladys Spellman state-of-the-art 700 MHz interoper- they may make while off-duty. Library staff will help custom- ment and communications/dispatch. overpass have registered concern able radio communications equip- The response was no and he sug- ers to the extent possible. For Although additional slots for police regarding increasing problems in ment that would tie into the Prince gested that be publicized. homework help library patrons officers were contemplated by the that area, mainly the congregation George’s County regional system. Davis wondered about the can also use the library website at expected development of the South of young people there. Police This long-awaited system (since money that may be needed for www.pgcmls.info. Live Home- and North Cores of the Greenbelt officials took note and indicated September 9, 2001) is intended renovation of the dispatch office work Help and other electronic Station project in Greenbelt West, that residents might not be aware to connect all area public safety and was told that the department resources are available from home given the poor forecast that any of actions already being directed agency communications, allowing was considering left-over funds computers. development may take place at to such areas. agencies throughout the region from the Metroland development The website is also available either the South Core or the North Schinner also described for to communicate with each other agreements. Davis, who also likes for online services, to view ac- Core, those new positions have not council another tool the depart- in emergency situations. Federal the written reports provided on counts, reserve and renew materi- been funded in either the FY10 ment was using to address in- grants have been obtained by the budget issues, asked that they be als as well as for other branch li- or the proposed FY11 budgets. creased crime in Greenbelt neigh- city to purchase and implement provided every year. brary locations and hours. Phone Salaries for police officers are borhoods. It is Data-Driven Ap- both CAD/RMS and the com- Councilmembers also inquired renewals are available by calling proposed to decline by 1 percent proach to Crime and Traffic Safe- munications system. The imple- about “diversity” within the de- 301-333-3111. in FY11, the decline due primarily ty (DDACTS), which emphasizes mentation of both systems will be partment and about foreign lan- The nearest branches to Green- to the retirements of two officers the use of traffic enforcement to coordinated. guage aptitudes of the officers. belt are the Hyattsville and New at the top of their pay grades. reduce automobile collisions, ve- Council Discussion The response was that three of- Carrollton libraries. Police Budget hicle law violations and crime in Considering the long and ficers speak Spanish and one each As has been the custom for general. The theory is that a high budget presentations for the larger degree of visibility is achieved. city departments, the Police De- Residents are provided with a partment staff presented a com- feeling of security and criminals a prehensive slide presentation cov- degree of discomfiture. ering crime statistics, department FY11 Objectives Call for Candidates programs, current and new initia- The budget document lists Board of Directors tives, public/private partnerships three operational objectives for Audit Committee and awards and recognition. The the Police Department in FY11, Nominations & Elections Committee presentation consisted of 65 slides all involving technology and new covering everything you wanted systems for Greenbelt. Are you still thinking about running for GHI office? to know about the full service The first is to develop a plan Time is running out! Just do it! Greenbelt Police Department and to implement the use of speed took about one hour. cameras in school zone areas as Four members will be elected to the GHI Board at the May 19 Annual Meeting, as will all The presentation was delivered now authorized by state legisla- three members of the Audit Committee and all five members of the Nominations & by Corporal Maria Parker and as tion. Several neighboring munici- Elections Committee. The deadline for filing to run at the GHI office or with an N&E the presentation evolved, Police palities have taken advantage of member is Friday, May 7. Chief James Craze and his senior this new authority and have either A Candidate Packet, including the necessary information and forms, is available at the GHI staff provided commentary to installed such cameras or are in office or on the GHI web site at http://ghi.coop (click on “Elections”). If you prefer, GHI council on the various programs the implementation stage for the will mail the packet to you. and activities carried out by the program in their city. force. The city already has red-light All members are encouraged to attend the Candidate Forum on Friday, May 14, at 7:30 Crime in City cameras at various locations and p.m. at the Municipal Building. Learn about the candidates' ideas and qualifications, and After averaging two homicides just under 4,000 citations were come prepared to ask the tough questions! for the past five years, the city issued as a result of camera sur- reported no homicides in 2009. veillance. That program was con- Mark your calendar to attend the GHI Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 19, at 7:30 Property crimes decreased 5 per- tracted out to LaserCraft last year p.m. at the Greenbelt Community Center. Registration opens at 7 p.m. Voting will take cent overall but still made up 86 and new online violation software place following the meeting and from 7-10 a.m. and 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, in the GHI Board Room. percent of total crime in 2009, was completed by midyear. In with breaking and entering (bur- 2009 there was a 1 percent de- Page  GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 29, 2010 Earth Day in Greenbelt Brings Out Happy Crowd

by Claudia M. Jones giving back to our community.” and at work ultimately ends up Resident David Whaples add- in our water. ed, “My family has lived in The celebration continued “Let the planting begin,” said Greenbelt for the last 15 years. at the picnic held at the Public Greenbelt City Councilmember It’s a treasured town.” Whaples’ Works building with hot dogs, Rodney Roberts, shovel in hand, son Hunter planted his first tree chips and snacks provided by the as he led members of two city and grinned from ear to ear as department. environmental organizations in he stood next to the tree as his Also on exhibit were wind the first of four scheduled events mother snapped his picture. power and water ecosystems on Saturday, April 24 in celebra- Tree planting ended, the group displays. The Indian Creek tion of Earth Day and Arbor ventured on to the third Earth Watershed group, Concerned Day. Residents and members Day event, the nature walk. Citizens for Restoration of In- of the Advisory Committee on Walking slowly to a tree, dian Creek (CCRIC), Beaver Environmental Sustainability Riddle asked, “Does anyone Dam, Still Creek, Clean Currents (Green ACES) and the Advi- know what kind of tree this is?” and Master Gardener’s groups sory Committee on Trees (ACT) Someone answered, “A maple were present. gathered for the first event – the tree.” Riddle replied, “No, al- Wind Power planting of a rain garden, which though a close guess, it is a red Luisa Robles, recycling co- took place near the new restroom maple; a native tree.” ordinator for the City of Green- facility at Buddy Attick Park. Riddle posed another ques- belt, discussed the advantages This event was followed by a tion, “Does anyone know how to of using wind as a source of tree planting, nature walk, picnic tell how old a tree is?” Blank power instead of the coal used and, finally, an exhibit at the stares led Riddle to answer, by Pepco for acquiring electric- Public Works building. Lead- “The only way to know how ity. Robles said, “If a resident ing the planting process was the old a tree is to cut it down and uses wind power as a source city’s Assistant Director of Parks count the rings.” Riddle also of power, the City of Greenbelt and Grounds, Lesley Riddle. discussed signs and facts about gets a $15 donation, which goes All members of the city coun- a tree in stress. into the Greenbelt Community cil except the mayor were present Big Mulberry Foundation.” at the first Earth Day project. The group approached the Michelle Touchet, a member Shovels in hand and sleeves lake. Off to the left was a big of the Friends of Still Creek, dis- rolled up, the group began to mulberry tree surrounded by yel- cussed Beaver Dam Creek, Indian by JUDI BORDEAUX plant the first of 40 varieties of low rope. Riddle said, “This is Creek and Still Creek, the three native plants and grasses. The the largest mulberry tree I’ve ever watersheds in Greenbelt. Said photo tasks of digging the hole and seen.” She continued, “Mulberry Touchet, “Beaver Dam Creek trav- Councilmembers Konrad Herling and Rodney Roberts assist Charles placing the plant in the ground trees are slow-growing trees and els through parts of GHI, Green- Jackman and others planting the rain garden in Buddy Attick Park were shared as conversations and can be of two sexes. The mul- belt West and BARC property. in the city’s Earth Day Celebration. laughs were exchanged among berry tree at the lake is a one-sex Indian Creek, the largest creek, the group. Councilmember Ed- tree and cannot bear fruit.” travels through Laurel, Greenbelt ward Putens joked that he was Standing in front of the lake, and College Park and then flows good at giving instructions and Riddle said, “Greenbelt Lake is into the Anacostia River.” digging holes for Councilmember a man-made lake, built in 1938 She went on, “Still Creek trav- Silke Pope. and stocked every March by the els through parts of GHI and The rain garden planting led Department of Natural Resources Greenbelt East (Safeway and to the tree-planting project. A with trout and bass.” surrounding areas).” Touchet total of 56 trees were planted She continued, “Eighty per- stressed, “Everyone has a re- next to the Public Works build- cent of the lakes in Maryland are sponsibility to keep the three wa- ing – dogwoods, red oaks, native man-made. Other critters found terways safe and clean.” Then witch hazel and sassafras trees. at the lake are snapping turtles, she added, “Greenbelt is ready As the digging continued, so frogs, bats and snakes.” for the challenge of preserving did the conversation. Resident Discussions led to the im- and protecting the wetlands and Pam Goddard said, “My daughter portance of a watershed. Riddle watersheds.” Elaina and I participated in the said, “The Anacostia River is a As the event came to a close, Earth Day event last year, the watershed and tributary channel this reporter walked home with a planting of a rain garden next to to the Chesapeake Bay. What sense of pride and a sense of a the Greenbelt Recreation Center. is dumped in the sewers and green and earth-friendly commu- by JUDI BORDEAUX We participate in the Greenbelt spigots ends up in the Anacos- nity, while Public Works mem- Earth Day event every year as a tia River and eventually the ber Michael Jawer meticulously photo way of showing our community bay.” She reiterated that what is sprinkled mulch around the newly Charles Jackman, chair, Advisory Committee on Trees, planting spirit and pride and a means of dumped down the drains at home planted trees. near new Public Works Building.

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Police Blotter Greenbelt Baseball

Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, Major League Standings as of April 27 http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/index.htm, link in left frame to “Weekly Report” or http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/weekly_report.pdf. W-L W-L Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. American League National League Indians 5-1 Giants 3-1 Yankees 4-1 Tigers 2-1 Robberies block Springhill Lane. A 16- block Cherrywood Terrace. Two Cardinals 1-3 Athletics 1-2 April 17, 6:24 p.m., 9100 year-old resident youth was ar- nonresident juveniles ages 15 and Cubs 0-4 Orioles 1-4 block Springhill Lane. A man rested on a juvenile petition for 16, previously banned from Em- doing repair work on his vehicle possession of CDS (marijuana) pirian Village, were arrested for saw a tan 1990s Cadillac with and released to a parent. trespassing. They were charged Major League Schedule May 3 through May 8 darkly tinted windows and white- April 22, 2:58 a.m., Breeze- on juvenile petitions and released wall tires pull into the parking wood Drive at Edmonston Road. to their parents. Date Time Games lot. Three men exited and ap- A 21-year-old female nonresident Burglaries Monday, May 3 6 p.m. Cardinals vs. Orioles proached him, leaving one person was arrested and charged with April 11, 11:09 a.m., Near 36 Tuesday, May 4 6 p.m. Indians vs. Athletics in the car. One male demanded possession of CDS paraphernalia Court Ridge Road. A laptop and Wednesday, May 5 6 p.m. Yankees vs. Tigers the person’s money as another after a traffic stop and released laptop leather case were taken. Thursday, May 6 6 p.m. Giants vs. Cubs male held a metal pole in his on citations pending trial. April 19, 5:11 p.m., 7700 Friday, May 7 6 p.m. Orioles vs. Athletics hands. The man handed over DUI/DWI block Hanover Parkway. A door *Friday, May 7 7 p.m. Yankees vs. Cardinals his money and the four robbers April 18, 12:55 a.m., Green- lock was tampered with and bro- Saturday, May 8 10 a.m. Cubs vs. Indians left in the Cadillac. The three belt Road at Hanover Parkway. ken. men that had exited the Cadillac A 37-year-old resident male was April 19, 8:44 p.m., 6000 Saturday, May 8 1 p.m. Giants vs. Tigers were described as black males in arrested and charged with driving block Springhill Drive. Two TVs their 20s. One male about 5’11” under the influence of alcohol were taken. *Game played at Braden #2. tall, 170 lbs., was wearing a and other traffic violations after a April 20, 1:06 a.m., 7400 All other games are played at McDonald Field off Southway. green baseball hat, white T-shirt traffic stop. He was released on block Greenbelt Road. A com- and blue jeans. Another male citations pending trial. mercial burglary occurred. wearing a black jacket was about April 23, 1:19 a.m., Greenway April 20, 12:26 p.m., 7800 5’10” tall, 170 lbs., with long Shopping Center front parking block Hanover Parkway. A lap- Botanic Garden Seeks hair and a tattoo below the right lot. A 24-year-old nonresident top, clothing and Sony video Sprouts (ages 3–5) eye area (which could have later female was arrested and charged camera were taken. Bring preschoolers to the U.S. been removed). with multiple alcohol-related driv- April 21, 5800 block Cherry- Botanic Garden for plant-related April 18, 4:42 a.m., 8100 ing violations after a traffic stop. wood Terrace. A door lock was fun. Sign up for the free one- block Mandan Terrace. A man She was released on citations broken; nothing was taken. month session in the Conservatory in a parking lot was approached pending trial. April 22, 6:08 a.m., 6000 Classroom and attend four different by three males, one of whom Drug Arrest block Breezewood Drive. Two programs. Each Wednesday ses- BARB’S301-356-0162 PET SITTING pointed a handgun at him while April 14, 10:57 a.m., 5700 TVs and credit cards were taken. sion will feature varied activities Dog walking and kitty care the other two knocked him to block Cherrywood Lane. A 32- April 22, 3:19 p.m., 7700 that may include a story, art activi- Dog walking and kitty care the ground and stole his wallet year-old male resident was ar- block Hanover Parkway. U.S. services include mid-day, ty or walk in the garden. Children weekendservices and include holiday mid-day, visits. and car keys. They then fled rested and charged with posses- currency, two Playstations, Nin- must be at least 3 years old and weekend, and holiday visits. in a dark blue or black mini- sion of alcohol/open container tendo Wii, Sony LCD TV, and accompanied by an adult. Dates Reliable and van. They are described as black violation after a traffic stop. He laptop were taken. are May 5, 12, 19 and 26 from experiencedReliable professional. and males, one of which was wearing was released on citations pend- Malicious Destruction 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registra- experienced professional. light-colored clothing. ing trial. April 19, 1:27 p.m., Northway/ Discounts for GHI residents. tion is required. Visit www.usbg. Discounts for GHI residents. April 18, 4:21 p.m., 6100 No License North End Fields. Windows on gov or call 202-225-1116. block Greenbelt Road. A female April 22, 11:27 p.m., 5900 heavy equipment were shattered. reported she was approached by block Cherrywood Terrace. A Vehicle Crimes 301-356-0162 two other females who asked to 16-year-old Greenbelt youth was Two stolen vehicles were use her cell phone. One of the arrested for driving without a li- recovered. A vehicle reported Tina Lofaro females tried to forcibly take it cense after a traffic stop. He was stolen on April 22 from the SM (301) 352-3560, Ext. 204 by repeatedly striking her. She charged on a juvenile petition and 9100 block Springhill Lane (301) 613-8377-Cell resisted, after which both females released to a parent. was located without damage fled on foot. They are described School Disruption after the car owner told inves- as black females ages 16 to 18 April 16, 1:30 p.m., Elea- tigators who was suspected of FHA ° VA ° Cooperative Share Mortgages ° Conventional Financing with thin builds, one about 5’5” nor Roosevelt High School. A taking it. A 2008 Honda Civic tall and the other about 5’7”. 17-year-old resident youth was stolen from Springhill Court PNC is a registered service mark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”). PNC Mortgage is a division of PNC Bank, National Association, a sub- One was wearing a black jacket arrested and charged with disrup- at Springhill Drive on January sidiary of PNC. All loans are provided by PNC Bank, National Association and are and blue jeans and had long tion of school activities. He was 14 was recovered April 22 by subject to credit approval and property appraisal. Some restrictions apply. © 2009 braids. later released to a parent pending the Washington Metropolitan ◊ The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. April 19, 4:33 p.m., 9200 action by the Department of Ju- Police Department with no ar- block Springhill Lane. A person venile Services. rests made. was approached by a youth who Disorderly Conduct There were seven reports demanded money but after the April 11, 1:30 a.m., T.G.I. of thefts from vehicles. 5800 Spicknall’s Farm Market person refused, the youth fled. Friday’s parking lot. A 40-year- block Cherrywood Lane, two He is described as an Hispanic old nonresident male was arrested incidents (MD license plates male 15 to 16 years old wearing and charged with disorderly con- 4ESR60, 55580M3), 20 Cres- a red Lakers short-sleeve jersey duct after a verbal altercation. cent Road (MD license plate COMING SOON and blue jeans. He was released on citation pend- 6CWM91), 7800 block Mandan CDS Arrests ing trial. Road, three incidents (Garmin Homegrown Strawberries April 17, 10:36 a.m., 5900 April 20, 3:54 p.m., 9100 GPS; subwoofer and amplifier; block Cherrywood Lane. A 20- block Springhill Drive. Two four rims with tires, headrest (While Quantities Last) year-old nonresident male was Greenbelt juveniles ages 13 and TVs), 5900 block Cherrywood arrested and charged with posses- 14 were arrested for causing a Terrace (front and rear driver Local Fuji sion of controlled, dangerous sub- large crowd and engaging in a side tires). stance (CDS) paraphernalia after fight with a third person. Both Vandalism was reported in a traffic stop. He was released youths were charged on juvenile the 100 block of Westway, Vegetable Plants on citations pending trial. petitions with disorderly conduct where the passenger side and April 18, 12:45 a.m., Lake- and released to their parents. trunk of a vehicle were spray Bedding Plants crest Drive at Greenbelt Road. Trespass Arrests painted green. In the 6200 Annuals and Perennials A 23-year-old male resident was April 15, 12:57 p.m., 9200 block of Springhill Court, three arrested after a traffic stop and block Springhill Lane. A 15- cars had tires punctured: one charged with possession of a year-old Greenbelt youth was ar- had punctures to both driver side Hanging Baskets CDS (marijuana), driving under rested for trespassing and failure tires; another, punctures to three the influence and driving with a to obey a lawful order. He was tires; and the third, punctures Azaleas * Hostas * Topsoil revoked license. He was released charged on a juvenile petition and to one tire. In the 100 block on citations pending trial. released to his mother. Hedgewood Drive, a car door Quality Vegetables and Fruit April 21, 10:38 p.m., 9100 April 20, 7:04 p.m., 5800 handle was damaged. Open Daily at 9 a.m. 12011 Old Gun Powder Road 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 Beltsville, MD may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Drug Tip Line at 301-507-6522. 301-937-8288 Thursday, April 29, 2010 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11 Far-reaching Metrobus Changes Could Happen This Summer

by John Stith term plans for a host of improve- ments. Riders Counted Boarding Buses in On April 20 several Green- After several Greenbelters Greenbelt Residential Neighborhoods* belters including Barnett Minick, called for more time, Metro’s Cynthia Newcomer, Bill Orleans interim General Manager Rich- and this reporter attended the ard Sarles proposed on April Greenbelt Central Greenbelt “Resurrect Metro Rally” held 22 that far-reaching changes to Routes West Greenbelt East Totals in Seat Pleasant by the Partner- Metrobus routes take effect in ship for Renewal In Southern & September not June as previously Central Maryland (PRISCM) and suggested. Metrobus R12 157 100 363 620 the Amalgamated Transit Union Greenbelt Mayor Judith Davis, Metrobus C2 175 276 451 (ATU) Local 689. County Coun- Councilmember Konrad Herling cilmember Ingrid Turner, who and residents Michael Cohen, Metrobus T16/T17 51 56 135 242 represents Greenbelt, was pres- Melissa Ehrenreich, Jennifer Er- TheBus 16 141 4 75 220 ent. Numerous speakers called rick, Jessica Forshee, Doug Love, TheBus 15 14 20 37 71 for Maryland to keep up with Matt Johnson, Laura O’Neil, the costs faced by Metro, which Shawn O’Neil, Bill Orleans, Bar- TheBus 11 38 38 include increased health-insur- ry Schlesinger, Anna Socrates Metrobus R3 20 20 ance premiums and decreased and this reporter were among revenue from advertising during the Greenbelters who spoke at the recession. Metro’s public hearings in late Totals 596 456 610 1,662 Meetings March and early April. Among On April 29 the Metro Board the many concerns they addressed *counted on a weekday by Metro and Prince George’s County. was to meet to discuss Interim were the lack of time for Green- Note: Boardings in residential neighborhoods are counted here to General Manager Sarles’ proposal belters to consider Metro’s pro- provide an estimate of how many Greenbelters are using public bus for bus route changes as well posal, the impact of bus transfers as alternative plans to balance on people with disabilities, the routes each day. Boardings at business locations and the Metrorail Metro’s budget without cutting efficient use of public funds and station are not included because those boardings are for transfers or budgets for bus service. In Sarles’ the value of transit investments return trips home. proposal, 14 percent of bus-service for increasing employment, reduc- cuts in the entire Metro region ing traffic and raising children. would be made to routes serving Many other Greenbelt resi- Greenbelt. His proposal, like all dents have submitted written of residents using Metrobus and number when they stop. ners, calling on them to create a previous proposals, would still comments to Governor Martin TheBus. In Greenbelt West, Mr. O’Neil has taken Metro- comprehensive concept map of require significant fare increases, O’Malley and Maryland officials there were 596 riders counted bus to his New Carrollton work- any changes that might be made plus increased support from the on Metro’s board through a peti- boarding these buses in Empirian place for 10 years but would in Greenbelt. The group noted state of Maryland, to keep up with tion at www.fairshareformetro. Village; in the central section of not be able to do so under the that implementing route changes Metro’s increased costs. com. In total 1,600 Greenbelters the city there were 456 boardings current Metro proposal. His only on Metrobus routes, without Any specific route changes have been counted using public in residential neighborhoods; and situation is echoed among many also considering TheBus routes, in Greenbelt remain open for buses on any given weekday and in Greenbelt East, there were 610 Greenbelt riders who rented or would harm the services needed discussion and there could be the majority of them would be riders on the weekday surveyed. purchased homes based on exist- by many Greenbelt riders. another round of public hear- affected by the changes proposed Popular Stops ing bus routes. WAMU 88.5’s Transit advocates across the ings if the March 19 proposal is by Metro. The most popular bus stops local news covered Ms. O’Neil’s region have called on Maryland, substantially modified. In May, Route Changes serving Greenbelt residences are statement at Metro’s public hear- D.C., and Virginia authorities TRU-G representatives and City The actual route changes and at the Springhill Lake Recreation ing. to address a share of Metro’s of Greenbelt staff will meet whether they should be changed Center (178 boardings counted Though Metro has proposed budget gap. Top officials in with county and Metro planners at all are still under active dis- in a single weekday), Roosevelt changes to its Metrobus routes, D.C. and Virginia have pledged to deliver further input from cussion. Attempts to change Center (161 boardings counted) Prince George’s County has not to seek those funds but in Mary- Greenbelt residents. TRU-G Greenbelt’s routes date back to and Hanover Parkway at Mandan made a proposal of how The- land there has been no statement is inviting Greenbelters to help 2008, when the Prince George’s Road (131 boardings). Bus routes might be changed by Governor O’Malley. Mary- create those comments by at- County Department of Public There are several other tran- to complement a new Metrobus land’s only new action this year tending its next meeting on May Works and Transportation (DPW) sit services that serve particular map. This week Transit Riders has been to delay funds already 8 at 10 a.m., in the Greenbelt drafted a five-year plan that cut groups or don’t run on fixed United of Greenbelt (TRU-G) promised to Metro’s capital fund, Community Church, Hillside and three Greenbelt routes without routes. Many residents with dis- wrote a letter to County plan- causing Metro to scale back long- Crescent Roads. specifically outlining their re- abilities rely on MetroAccess and placements. The stated purposes Prince George’s Call-A-Bus ser- th of the changes were to increase vices. Students and staff of the 6 Annual efficiency, discontinue a route University of Maryland can ride (TheBus 11) with a small total the Shuttle-UM. And for most number of riders and quicken Greenbelters, the only bus ser- Green Man Festival service for Greenbelters with vice available on Sundays is by longer rides. reserving a ride on the Greenbelt Healing our Earth Through Conscious Choice Though that plan has been Connection, which also operates formally adopted, it has not been on weekdays. May 8 and 9 in Historic Roosevelt Center implemented and Metro is seek- Proposed Changes ing to address widespread com- On March 19, as part of ef- Come join us rain or shine for music, art, children’s activities, munity concerns by formulating a forts to fill a $189.2 million bud- craft exhibitors, environmental awareness, food and fun. different plan. After Transit Rid- get gap in its 2011 fiscal year, ers United of Greenbelt (TRU-G) Metro proposed a new host of gathered input from more than changes to Greenbelt Metrobus 100 Greenbelters last year, its routes, reduced holiday service *New Expanded Festival!* representatives have met with and many reductions elsewhere county, city and Metro planners in the system. Metro projected Visit the new Lower Garden Green children’s three times since last summer the Greenbelt route changes, in- performance and activities area. to jointly study the ways Green- cluding the elimination of the R3 belters want to use public bus route, would save $1,161,716 in services. annual spending. The proposal NEW! The Beale Street Puppets will perform on a Both Metro and Prince would also eliminate service on miniature stage. Each story has a happy ending and George’s County operate bus Edmonston Road, one of the a message about protecting Mother Earth. routes through Greenbelt. On three major north-south streets in any given weekday at 8 a.m., Empirian Village. Transfers and nine Metrobuses (painted blue, additional time would be added white and red) are plying Green- to trips to New Carrollton from belt streets, as well as four of the much of Greenbelt and a number NEW! The children and their plain-white “TheBus” vehicles, of other reductions would be parents who join in at the May operated by the county. made. Pole Celebration, will learn Most of the more than 1,600 Greenbelt resident Laura the ancient art of pole ribbon Greenbelters start public bus trips O’Neil, who is legally blind, weaving, a form of dance. in city residential neighborhoods had not recently been involved each weekday then board again in transit advocacy. Since the to return home; many of them are March 19 proposal was made, among the 1,500 daily bus board- she has explained at several meet- ings at the Greenbelt Metrorail ings how her husband, Shawn NEW! Dean Stevens is a singer, songwriter, environmental station and 1,000 boardings in the O’Neil, who is totally blind, can- activist, and ambassador to the subsistence farmers and vicinity of Beltway Plaza. not transfer buses in most loca- refugee families in El Salvador. His lyrics paint sketches of The three sections of Green- tions because many buses still do people and places, and celebrate the Earth. belt are home to similar numbers not audibly announce their route Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 29, 2010

Schools Music Featured WMATA continued from page 1 Development At May Artful Afternoon Players Following these events the position that the purported termi- The May Artful Afternoon, to fine arts and crafts on view and WMATA board never afterward nation of the Purchase Agreement be held on Sunday, May 2 from available for purchase as gifts for In the real estate develop- considered the acquisition of Met- has no effect. 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Greenbelt Mother’s Day, graduations and ment game, the real players roland by Greenbelt Ventures. Lawsuit filings also confirm Community Center, will feature weddings. use partnerships or limited Lawsuit that major development require- the second Greenbelt Schools The Gallery exhibit on display liability companies to conduct In December 2009 Greenbelt ments have yet to be accom- Music Festival, a dance party and through April 30 is “Feeder: their business. The real estate Ventures filed a lawsuit seeking plished. No major department the creation of colorful art flags Sculpture by David D’Orio,” with development entity Greenbelt to force WMATA to approve store has agreed to anchor the for display around the city. a curious and elegant series of Metroland LLC is generally its acquisition of Metroland and mixed-use development on the Dance imaginary industrial products rep- recognized as a venture of the seeking $160 million in damages site. Nor have funds been com- From 1 to 3 p.m. there will be resenting consumer consumption. A. H. Smith estate and Prince for “breach of contract, unjust mitted in the Maryland Capital an all-ages dance party. Learn The Greenbelt Museum is George’s County developer enrichment, breach of fiduciary Transportation Program for con- a variety of fun, short dances open for guided tours from 1 to Danny Colton through vari- duty, promissory estoppel, inter- struction of the Beltway inter- of the 1920s through the 1980s, 5 p.m. for a nominal fee or free ous legal entities controlled ference with contractual relations, change for the Greenbelt Station including group and partnered with museum membership and by them. interference with prospective project. Funds allocated for en- work. No previous experience is provides a view of the history As early as 1916 the Smith advantage and fraud.” Originally gineering the interchange were in required. Dances will be taught of Greenbelt and city life here in family had a sand and gravel the lawsuit included Metroland fact placed on hold for the 2009 by Artistic Director Angella Fos- the 1930s and 40s. The home is mining operation and later a along with Greenbelt Ventures as budget year. ter and dancers from Greenbelt across the street from the Com- concrete and asphalt fabrica- a plaintiff but Metroland dropped Alight Dance Theater. Alight is munity Center at 1-B Crescent tion plant on the land to be out after the suit was filed and is Foster’s newly founded company Road. developed as the South Core no longer a party to the suit. dedicated to inspiring people to Free Raffle of Greenbelt Station. Colton, WMATA moved to dismiss be compassionate viewer-partici- From now through 2:30 p.m. who has been prominent in the lawsuit. WMATA asserts Richard K. Gehring pants in their communities. on May 2 people can enter a Greenbelt Station develop- that, as a creature of the states of Maryland, Virginia and the Dis- Home Improvements Flag Creations free raffle to win tickets to local ment activities, earlier served Remodeling & Repairs Also from 1 to 3 p.m. there theater performances. The entry three years in Federal prison trict of Columbia, it is immune will be a hands-on creative work- box is outside the first floor Art for bank fraud in conjunc- from lawsuits except in matters Carpentry • Drywall • Painting shop led by fiber artist Russ Gallery at the Community Cen- tion with other development such as contracts where it has Serving Greenbelt for 25 Little where participants can help ter. Winners will be announced projects. While trade pub- agreed to be sued. years lications have reported that WMATA asserts that the non- create colorful art flags for pub- just before the start of the School MHIC# 84145 lic display. All ages are invited. Music Festival for tickets to see Colton terminated his con- contract causes of action (reasons Little is an artist-in-residence at “Wounded Splendor” by Da- nection with Metroland after for suing) should be dismissed 301-441-1246 the Community Center who spe- vid Gonzalez and friends at the filing for bankruptcy in 2009, because of WMATA’s immunity cializes in fabric dyeing, wearable Clarice Smith Performing Arts Colton can still be reached by from most lawsuits as it shares art and art quilts. Dress appropri- Center. “Wounded Splendor” is telephone at the Metroland the sovereign immunity of the ately to handle paint and prepare a suite of poetry, monologues offices. two states and D.C. WMATA young visitors that this is not a and dance with an environmental Beltway Indian Creek argues that Metroland, not Green- belt Ventures, has the contractual make-and-take activity. It is a focus and original music score. II, LLC is also identified Ample Room to Relax in special opportunity to collaborate Another winner will receive tick- in documents as involved relationship with WMATA and with friends and neighbors on ets to a show of their choice at in Metroland with Michael that the contract issues should Family Room Addition artwork to be displayed through- the Greenbelt Arts Center. Arrington as its managing be dismissed because there is no out the city. Information will be Little Fingers member. Apart from his contract between WMATA and provided for families wanting to The Greenbelt Community Metroland role, Arrington is Greenbelt Ventures. repeat art flag-making at home. Center and the Greenbelt Muse- a lobbyist in Prince George’s On March 15 Greenbelt Concert um welcome visitors of all ages. County and is described by Ventures filed an opposition to At 3 p.m. the second Green- Visitors are asked to supervise the management of Empirian WMATA’s motion to dismiss and belt Schools annual music fes- children closely in the art gallery, Village as its “advocate.” attached more documents. This tival will begin, with talented artist studios and museum house, The Washington Post, in response and the attached docu- instrumental and vocal music seeing that they observe the “look articles published September ments reveal more of what has from students at Eleanor Roos- but don’t touch” rule and hold 14 and 15, 2008, reported been happening to the planned evelt High School, Greenbelt children’s hands as necessary. that search warrants and sub- development than had previously Updated Kitchen, Great Middle School, Springhill Lake, Both places are committed to poenas served by the Federal been known. Condition—$1000 Credit for Greenbelt, Magnolia and Berwyn being part of children’s early Bureau of Investigation (FBI) On April 1 WMATA filed Washer/Dryer. This home has a reply to the opposition to the Heights Elementary Schools and gallery and museum-going expe- on Prince George’s County been lovingly cared for. government offices were part motion to dismiss, continuing to Turning Point Academy. rience and eager to help prepare 57E Ridge Road — $149,900 Other Activities them for a lifetime of cultural of a federal investigation of argue there are no legal grounds Artful Afternoons include an enjoyment. the Greenbelt Station develop- for the lawsuit. No subsequent open house in the studios of the ment. The Post reported that submissions have been filed. For more information about 2C Eastway — $233,000 Community Center’s nine art- Artful Afternoon or city arts county government subpoenas The court case has been as- ists-in-residence from 1 to 4 p.m. programs visit www.greenbeltmd. sought information about con- signed to Judge Alexander Wil- 3 BR, 1.5 Baths There is a variety of original gov/arts or call 301-397-2208. tacts with Colton, Arrington liams whose ruling on the motion Separate Dining Room and developer Patrick Ricker to dismiss should be the next 2C Northway — $160,000 involving efforts to rezone action in the lawsuit. If Judge 2 BR Brick, Williams rules for WMATA and the Greenbelt Station prop- Separate Dining Room erty and secure funding for a dismisses the lawsuit, Greenbelt new Beltway interchange to Ventures can appeal. If Judge 14L Ridge Rd — $118,500 serve the project. (The News Williams denies the motion to 2 BR Frame, Fenced Yard, Review is not aware of any dismiss, a discovery schedule and Lowest 2BR on Market. trial date would be set. further developments in this 13K Ridge Rd — $160,000 investigation.) Information Revealed Greenbelt Ventures, the Greenbelt Ventures, in its op- 2 BR Brick, Screened Porch, wannabe purchaser of Met- position to WMATA’s motion First Floor Powder Room. roland, includes Petrie Ross to dismiss, asserts that Metro- 6K Research — $86,300 land Managing Member Garth Ventures and is backed by 1 BR Lower Level, Lovely Prudential Insurance Com- Beall has “been secretly meeting pany financing. Petrie Ross with WMATA and the FBI” to Fenced Yard is the developer of several analyze a potential use of the NEW ON MARKET: high-profile commercial proj- WMATA property for an FBI ects including the almost- relocation. The FBI project, 1D Plateau — $130,000 completed Woodmore Town which would occupy all of the 2 BR End Unit, Huge Centre, Annapolis Town Cen- WMATA property, would require Screened Porch, Great tre and the City Place Mall in approval by Congress, the Federal Kitchen — Don’t miss it! Silver Spring. Transit Administration, Prince Petrie Ross has long been George’s County and the City of associated with development Greenbelt. Susan Pruden efforts for Greenbelt Station. Greenbelt Ventures’ opposi- REALTOR® A January 26, 2007, New tion to the motion to dismiss 301-980-9409 York Times article reported includes a copy of a letter from CENTURY 21 Home Center that the Petrie Ross team Metroland to Walter Petrie dated 9811 Greenbelt Road studied old Greenbelt with its December 29, 2009, terminat- Suite 205 collection of homes and shops ing the Purchase Agreement by Lanham, Maryland 20706 which Greenbelt Ventures was to separated by bands of green- Office: 301-552-3000 ery in designing a Greenbelt buy Metroland and the ability to Station “lifestyle center” with purchase the 78-acre WMATA open-air commercial districts, site. Greenbelt Ventures also central squares and small suggests that it may file a lawsuit parks. against Metroland and attached Each office independently owned Fiber Artist-in-residence Russ Little will be leading the creation of – Mary Willis Clarke Walter Petrie’s response to the and operated. colorful art flags which will be displayed throughout the city. termination letter which takes the Thursday, April 29, 2010 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 13

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LETTERS LIGHTS continued from page 1 continued from page 2 and also financial support such Drive will be notified when work GIVE BLOOD GIVE LIFE fire. In the mind of this offended as buying cleaning equipment and is about to begin. McLaughlin letter writer the controversy swirls tennis racquets for young people. said preparatory work should around an “artistic” description of When Mayor Judith Davis begin before June 30. He also Town Center Realty fire-damaged vinyl siding. expressed concern about where estimated the work would be and Renovations With all the horrors being per- the money would come from for done for less than the budgeted petrated on humanity in the name the additional light replacements, amount. Mike McAndrew of religion, pursuit of power or City Manager Michael McLaugh- McLaughlin also noted that GREENBELT SERVICE plain greed . . . the best this person lin said there is money available the roundabout at Schrom Hills CENTER 240-432-8233 can do is rail again what, at worst, in the Capital Projects Fund. Park would not be included in is a journalist’s literary license? He added that this project, even this project but would rather be Auto Repairs 15A Laurel Hill Beware – the day you succumb expanded, would not use all of redone on the county’s schedule, 2 BR End Unit to the contrived outrage of the PC the city’s available Project Open using a portion of the county’s & Road Service with addition crowd and begin to censor journal- Space money. funds from the President’s Stimu- A.S.E. Certified Technicians $169,000 ism as this person suggests will Court Fees lus Plan. Davis said tennis players had Bill Orleans asked council why Maryland State Inspections be the day our paper ceases to 36K Ridge Rd. be a viable source of information offered to pay increased fees for the resurfacing would not use a 161 CENTERWAY and journalistic expression. metered use of the courts and Green Streets method, which in- 2 BR end unit with fp John Drago suggested such funds could help corporates material that improves ROAD GREENBELT, $169,900 defray the cost of the expanded water permeability of the street. project. The current rate is 25 Davis said the project could not (301) 474-8348 Apology Needed cents for 15 minutes and McNeal be deferred, according to Public Boxwood Today my son was walking offered that $2 to $4 per hour Works staff, and the city does 111 Rosewood from our home to his job with split among two to four players not have the money to spend an 4 BR 2 1/2 bath the City of Greenbelt Recreation is not excessive. additional 60-some percent for $324,900 Department. He ran into a cou- Councilmember Rodney Rob- the Green Streets method. ple of friends at the intersection erts asked that some projection ACE Grants 301-490-3763 of Westway and Lakeside Drive be made of the cost of electricity Greenbelt’s Advisory Com- and spoke to them for a couple use at the courts and that the fee mittee on Education (ACE) has of minutes. After leaving his be set accordingly. He did not $4,500 in funds still available friends he proceeded up Westway wish to see the city profit from from its Grants to Educators and half way up he crossed the the fees, just meet expenses, he program. Chair Jon Gardner street. said. represented ACE and submitted Spa and Wellness Shortly thereafter a Greenbelt Councilmember Leta Mach for council’s approval nine grant Center police officer pulled over and reported on research showing that proposals of $500 each: three 133 Centerway* Greenbelt, MD asked him if he knew what “jay- playing tennis improves health, from Greenbelt Elementary, two 20770*2nd Floor*301-345-1849 PUT LOGO HERE walking” was. He then asked including psychological health, from Greenbelt Middle School, Treat mothers in your life to my son what the “exchange” was with tennis players showing de- two from Magnolia Elementary, one of our delightful packages! between him and his friends. He creased depression and aggres- one from Springhill Lake El- Spring Fling: 4ͲC Hillside—Two bedroom proceeded to pat my son down, sion. ementary and one from Eleanor Mini Facial BRICK, hardwood floors asking him to sit on the curb and Councilmember Emmit Jor- Roosevelt High School. Coun- Manicure & Pedicure upstairs,carpetdownstairs, $111.00 $90 take his shoes off. The officer dan spoke to the diversity of cil approved the grants unani- newdishwasher—$174,900 questioned if the “hand-shake”  the crowd at the tennis courts, mously. Blueberry Bliss: 7994 Lakecrest Drive—2 Blueberry Scrub Body Wrap he exchanged with his friends bedroom condo new kitchen, a fact supported by members of Gardner said ACE also rec- $80.00 $60 was a drug deal and asked if GTA who said they met people ommends funding an additional freshlypainted—$154,900 he was buying drugs. He then of all ages and walks of life at six proposals using $3,000 left Spa Peak:  noticed my son’s Greenbelt Staff Brow Wax 23ͲB Ridge—Three bedroom the courts. over from this year’s allocation Manicure block with vinyl siding, carpetͲ shirt and asked if he worked Councilmember Konrad Her- to the ACE Reading and Science $32.50 $29 ing and Pergo floors, fenced for the city. My son said yes ling moved to accept the bid Club. He said the club’s needs yards—REDUCED—$169,900 and the officer told him to go Pleasant Package:  from Bishop’s Tennis Inc. to had been overestimated, with a Eminence Facial ****7ͲQResearch**** to work. resurface four courts and replace savings realized by converting 1 Hour Massage ****UNDERCONTRACT**** Manicure I have known one of my son’s  the lights on all eight; the vote the newsletter to an all-electronic Pedicure friends he was speaking with for in favor was unanimous. And in one, along with other savings on $258 $219 14ͲJ Laurel Hill—2Bedroom over seven years and the other the tradition of polite tennis fans, supplies. The club has funds to frame with 3 season addition, for four years. Neither of these Touch Special: hardwood floors,  shed, deck, the crowd broke its respectful continue the rest of this year and Mini Facial backstowoods—$151,000 young men are “drug dealers.” silence and roared. is comfortable with the $2,000 30min Massage  They are African American. Street Resurfacing reduction in its allocation for next Manicure 5ͲC GardenwayͲ2 Bedroom I am appalled that this hap- $128 $109 WIDE floor plan, hardwood Prior to discussion on resur- fiscal year, he said. floors,largedeck—$129,900 pened to my son who attends the facing the tennis courts, council Mach noted that the total of Book an appointment with us  University of Maryland and is a voted unanimously to approve the additional grants comes to online today! 8ͲB Research—Onebedroom, role model for young kids in the spending $240,000 to contract $2,250 and she made the motion www.PleasantTouch.com LOWER LEVEL END, hardwood City of Greenbelt. There was no floors,openkitchen—$84,900 with NZI Construction to mill, to approve them; the motion was  justification for this occurrence resurface and improve curbs supported by all seven council- 42ͲL Ridge——2 Bedroom and I feel the officer owes my and gutters on three city streets. members. 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Student Art Sought Sat. Is Warbler Day Missy’s Decorating Continental Movers For Capitol Display At WSSC Facility Free boxes  Congressman Steny Hoyer has Bird lovers are in for a treat WALLPAPERING Local – Long Distance  announced the 28th annual Con- on Saturday, May 1 when WSSC INTERIOR PAINTING $80 x two men gressional Arts Competition, giving holds its annual Warbler Day at $90 x three men high school students an opportunity Pigtail Recreation Area, 5550 301-345-7273  to have their artwork displayed Green Bridge Road in Dayton. 301-340-0602 Md. Home Imp. Lic. #26409 202-438-1489 in the U.S. Capitol building for a From 8 a.m. to noon visitors will Bonded - Insured  year. Greenbelt students are en- have a chance to see birds such www.continentalmovers.net  couraged to participate. as Black-throated Green War-  Students interested in participat- blers, Palm Warblers and Yellow  ing should first contact Hoyer’s Warblers. Bird lovers enjoy Home & Business   JC Landscaping  Waldorf district office at 301-843- warblers because many can only Improvements  Beds Trenched and Mulched, 1577 to obtain the full competition be seen in this area with their Remodeling-Repairs-Int. & Ext. Painting  guidelines. dazzling feathers a few weeks Annuals, Flowers, Perennials, Bathrooms-Basements-Kitchens  Ornamental shrubs and trees installed, Ceramic Tile & Laminated Floors All artwork must be delivered during the year as they fly north Pressure Washing-Deck Care-Sheds  to one of Hoyer’s two district of- to nest. Small tree removal. Wisler Construction fices by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 7. For more information call Shrubs and small trees trimmed and & Painting Co.  The Waldorf office address is 401 Kimberley Knox, WSSC Com- pruned. New lawn seeding or sod. Serving Greenbelt since 1991      Post Office Road, Suite 202, Wal- munity Outreach Manager, at Grass mowing, trimming, blowing. 301-345-1261       dorf, MD 20602. The Greenbelt 301-206-8233. www.wislerconstruction.com       address is U.S. District Courthouse, Free Estimates Owner has over 20 years experience 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Suite 310, Member of the Better Business Bureau  WSSC Azalea Garden 301-809-0528 MHIC40475 Greenbelt, MD 20770.    A panel of art teachers and Peaks Mother’s Day   The Washington Suburban professional artists from the 5th     Sanitary Commission’s (WSSC) District will select the winner  Brighton Dam Azalea Garden to represent the District. Other New Millennium Contracting &      in Brookeville is renowned for contestants’ work will hang in      its spring beauty. Five acres Engineering Consulting Hoyer’s office. The winner will  of more than 20,000 azaleas are be invited to attend a reception in  expected to be in full bloom Kitchens & Baths Vinyl & Hardy Siding Washington, D.C. The judging is    in time for Mother’s Day on Decks & Small Jobs Tax Credit Windows & Doors scheduled to take place during the       Sunday, May 9. After touring week of May 11. Additions Credit Cards Accepted  the garden, visitors can relax on  the Triadelphia Reservoir picnic Free Estimates Bill Cantwell, PE       Museum Displays Top grounds. A play area for chil-       Nature Photographs dren also is available. 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Alyssa Heintzelman, age 9 of New Car- Aaron Goldstein, age 14 of Berwyn Heights, Jan Knutsen, age 11 of Berwyn Heights and Carlos Castillo, age 12 of Kensington rollton sings. played rock ’n roll standards at the Kid’s Open Microphone Session on April 18. . Kid Musicians Wow Café Crowd by Paula Clinedinst

It was a packed house at the 12, of Kensington on bass. With when David Gardner, age 11, New Deal Café Sunday, April minimal practice ahead of time, played the flute. David was ac- 18 for the kids’ version of Open the guys pulled off with ease Van companied by his mother, Anne Microphone. Eight acts – groups Halen’s “Runnin’ With the Devil” Gardner, on piano and the duo and individuals alike – took the and Led Zeppelin’s “Communica- performed “Hunter’s Chorus.” stage to showcase their musical tion Breakdown.” Another piano performer, Alys- talents. Next up was Greenbelter sa Heintzelman, age 9, from New First up was the No Name Elizabeth Gardner, age 8, who Carrollton, first played “Stars are Yet band, known to some fans played the violin as a soloist, Shining” and then followed up as Djork, which was made up of performing Handel’s “Gavotte with her a capella rendition of Jan Knutson, age 11, of Berwyn and Variations” and then was the same song. Heights on electric guitar and joined onstage by fellow Green- Rock ‘n’ roll returned to the vocals, Aaron Goldstein, age 14, belter Simone Evans, age 9, to stage in the form of Isaiah Lem- also from Berwyn Heights, on perform “Cripple Creek.” ons, age 11, from Laurel, on elec- drums, and Carlos Castillo, age More Gardners took the stage tric guitar. Lemons’ performance of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock’n Roll” quickly got the crowd clapping and singing the chorus. Candace Jones, 14, of Lan- ham, wowed the crowd with her

amazing voice performing Leona P hoto S BY JON GARDNER Lewis’ “Bleeding Love” but re- ally shone when she performed Isaiah Lemons, age 11 of Laurel, performed, “I Love Rock ’n Roll” “Popular” from the Broadway as the audience sang along. musical “Wicked.” David Gardner returned to the dition of “Communication Break- day of the month from 1:30 to piano to perform “Misty” and down” and AC/DC’s “Highway 2:30 p.m. at the New Deal Café. “The Pink Panther Theme.” to Hell.” It is organized by Anne Gardner As at most shows, there was Most of the performers are and emceed by a rotating group an encore set and the No Name still in elementary school but of hosts, including Jon and Anne Yet band once again took the their talent was evident and the Gardner, Allison Smith and Joe stage and performed Santana’s smiling faces were proof that mu- Harris. Additionally, a Music “Oye Como Va” with Castillo sic is very much a part of each Festival will take place on May on lead vocals. Lemons and his of their lives. 1, with a Kids’ Open Microphone Simone Evans and Elizabeth Gardner, both age 8 of Greenbelt, played electric guitar followed up and The Kids’ Open Microphone session at 10 a.m. on the outdoor a violin duet. ended the show with another ren- session is held every third Sun- stage.

GES Music Students Excel, Win Top County Awards

by Anne Gardner

Students at Greenbelt El- Solo performers were Daniel ementary School excelled at the Seo on violin and David Gard- recent Prince George’s County ner on flute, who were also Solo and Ensemble Festival held complimented on their perfor- at Kenmoor Middle School on mances. Saturday, April 17. Sixth-grade Describing the occasion, band band students performed at their director Darelynn Fung said, best, receiving the highest rating “This is an excellent opportunity in every entry to the festival. for the students to work on their In the wind ensemble, Scott performance skills and learn Above, Scott Candey, Barbara Turnbull, Kathryn Breon, David Candey and Barbara Turnbull the enjoyment of working as a Gardner, Nelson Chen and Gloria Collier perform “Irish Dances” played bassoon; David Gardner, group to make music. At the at the Solo and Ensemble Festival. Kathryn Breon and Nelson Chen solo and ensemble festival the played flute; and Gloria Collier students must perform on their Below, David Gardner (left) and Daniel Seo each got “Superior” played bells. The adjudicator own without an adult conductor; ratings for their solos. told them afterward that theirs this is a difficult task and one was the coolest group of instru- our students did very well. I – photos by Jon Gardner ments he had seen and he en- am very proud and pleased with couraged them to keep playing. their hard work.”

More of Greenbelt’s talented youth musicians will be showcased in the city's Artful Afternoon program on Sunday, May 2. See article on page 12.