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News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 69, No. 33 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 JULY 6, 2006 New Report Describes Status Three Candidates Announce And Number of Ballfields, Lights For September 12 Primary Two candidates have an- the American Legion, the Frater- by James Giese nounced their intention to run for nal Order of Police, the Knights the position of Prince George’s of Columbus and the Elks. Greenbelt needs more football/ lieve these standards work in school property. The report notes County councilmember on the Ingrid Turner soccer fields and more ballfield Greenbelt. that some school fields are poorly Democratic ticket for District 4 Turner is a 1986 graduate of lighting according to recom- Staff also notes that demand maintained and others restricted which includes Greenbelt. They the U.S. Naval Academy and mendations of a staff study by for various types of fields vary as to use, particularly at the high are Bowie Mayor Fred Robinson holds a master’s degree in busi- Recreation Director Harry G. with time, depending on cur- school. One field at Braden Field and Ingrid Turner, also of Bowie, ness administration from Golden Irving and Assistant Director of rent interests and the abilities is lighted while another there a retired commander in the Judge Gate University and a J.D. de- Recreation Operations Joe Mc- of sports groups to find leaders overlaps other fields, as does a Advocate General’s corps in the gree from Catholic University. Neal. The study, which was sub- and participants. Adult league field at Mandan Field in Green- U.S. Navy. While earning her law degree, mitted to City Manager Michael use has declined significantly, the belt East. (While Mandan Field The position became vacant she clerked for Circuit Court McLaughlin on March 30, found report notes. is Board of Education property when the current councilmember, Judge G.R. Hovey Johnson. that since 1991 the city has lost Field Survey reserved as a future school site, it Douglas J.J. Peters, announced During a 20-year career with one softball/youth baseball field Currently there are three base- was developed and is maintained he would run for the state senate the Navy, she held several ad- and one football/soccer field. ball fields with 90-foot baselines by the city.) position made available by the ministrative posts, at one time A Parks and Recreation As- in Greenbelt – at Braden Field, The lighted Braden Field #2 retirement of long-time Senator supervising a 26-person depart- sessment Study by the Prince Eleanor Roosevelt High School is the most heavily used of all Leo Green, District 23. ment. She served as Deputy George’s County Urban Design (ERHS) and Greenbelt Middle ballfields, with 6,092 attendance Also on July 3, Greenbelter Legal Counsel for the Bureau of Planning Section of the Mary- School. The school fields are in 2005. McDonald Field off James William Thompson an- Naval Personnel, providing legal land-National Capital Park and not being used for recreational Southway was used by 3,964. nounced his candidacy for the counsel to six admirals. Later Planning Commission (M-NCP- play. The city field, located in Users of the two Northway Fields Maryland House of Delegates, she completed advanced studies PC) in 1991 recommended the Old Greenbelt behind Roosevelt totaled 3,338 and 884 players District 22. in healthcare law, public health need for additional fields – two Center, overlaps other fields, used the Schrom Hills Park field. Fred Robinson and health services at George for football and soccer, one for which limits the load capacity for Shown as unused for recreation Robinson has served for 16 Washington University. baseball and one softball/youth the field. The one improvement league play were Mandan Field, years on the Bowie City Coun- She is a member of the Wom- baseball field. since the 1991 study is that the ERHS and the two fields at the cil, the last eight as mayor. He en’s Advisory Group for Prince The current report notes, city baseball field is now lighted. middle school. retired from the Prince George’s George’s County, the NAACP however, that standards since Estimated attendance in 2005 at Since 1991 one football/soccer County Police Department, last and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority then have been replaced by new the city field was 4,076. field has been added at Schrom serving as a commander. He and serves on the education com- guidelines. The National Recre- Ten softball/youth baseball Hills Park. However, two in the graduated from the University of mittee for the Bowie City Coun- ation and Parks Association now fields with 60/65 foot baselines city were lost. Fencing erected Maryland and holds a master’s cil and South Bowie High School recommends that each community now exist – a net loss of one for softball use has prevented the degree from George Washington Advisory Committee. She also develop its own recreational stan- since 1991. A field was lost at Northway Fields at the end of University. He is a member of dards, something the city report the old North End School when Northway in Old Greenbelt from Saint Edward’s Catholic Church, See CANDIDATES, page 6 finds would be a costly and time- Greenbelt Elementary School being used for football/soccer. consuming endeavor. replaced it and another was lost A recently completed proposed M-NCPPC now uses data from at the middle school when the master plan for Northway Fields a survey of Maryland households school bus parking lot was ex- now being considered by council conducted in 2003 as a basis for panded. However a new field would restore an overlapping determining levels of service, was added at the city’s Schrom football/soccer field there. facilities’ carrying capacities and Hills Park on Hanover Parkway The second field lost was their estimated demands. The in Greenbelt East. city staff, however, does not be- Four of the 10 fields are on See BALLFIELDS, page 6 Two Maryland Professors Extol Center’s Modernist Architecture

by Virginia Beauchamp

“We can say authoritatively The directors plan to produce as a “social gathering space dur- Fred Robinson Ingrid Turner that the Greenbelt Center School a script for a traveling exhibition ing the evening and on week- is among the very highest quality and, ultimately, a book based on ends.” Near the center of town, and most interesting examples of the Maryland survey. Last No- it was at the edge of a recreation- The Greenbelt News Review welcomes candidacy modern architecture in Maryland.” vember Sies and Gournay gave al area. Architecturally its design announcements for the September 12 primaries for This is the conclusion of Green- an illustrated talk here under the as a school helped “implement its those offices which represent Greenbelt. belt residents Mary Corbin Sies, sponsorship of the Friends of the progressive ‘learn-by-doing’ cur- associate professor of American Greenbelt Museum describing riculum,” the report says. Studies, and Isabelle Gournay, their survey research. The talk Since this study was finished, associate professor of Architec- took place in the very building the research team has been ex- What Goes On ture, both at the University of they praised so highly. ploring more recent architectural Saturday, July 8 Maryland. Together, under a According to a report the re- forms in Greenbelt, including 9 a.m. to noon, Donation Drop-off, Parking Lot between Munici- grant from the Maryland Histori- searchers prepared for the Na- churches, the Springhill Lake de- pal Building and Community Center cal Trust, the two professors are tional Trust for Historic Places, velopment and commercial build- Monday, July 10 directing a survey of buildings in Center School was “one of the ings constructed before 1972. 7 p.m., Recycling and Environment Advisory Committee Meeting, Maryland related to the Modern earliest examples of modernist The team has studied other Community Center Movement in architecture. architecture and planning” in housing types elsewhere in Mary- According to a September Maryland. With its flat roof, land. Sies mentioned Woodley 8 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Municipal Building 2005 letter to Greenbelt Mayor glass block windows and “simple Gardens and New Mark Com- Wednesday, July 12 Judith Davis, the team, which façades,” the building exemplifies mons in Rockville, for example, 10 a.m. to noon, Free Blood Pressure Screening, Municipal included six graduate student as- the International Style, the report as models of cluster housing. In Building sistants, was studying and docu- says. In particular it singles out a recent interview she said she 1 to 3 p.m., Free Blood Pressure Screening, Green Ridge House menting structures, landscapes the building’s “unique finishes,” and Gournay will be participat- (Residents Only) and other resources in Maryland “original woodwork” and “built- ing in a conference next year 7:30 p.m., Council Worksession with Roosevelt Merchants (Stake- designed or built between 1930 in shelves and cupboards.” in Washington of the Vernacular holder), Community Center and 1972. Center School – now Historically the school was Architectural Forum and are pre- Thursday, July 13 the Community Center – was “the community focal point,” the paring articles on housing styles 7 p.m., GDC and GHI Board Meetings, GHI Board Room one of 15 subjects described in writers emphasize, and its place- in the 20th century. the study. ment key to fulfilling its function Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 6, 2006

A Debt of Gratitude Grin Belt Many people volunteer their skills each week to put out this com- munity newspaper. Very few are indispensable. But one whose work had indeed become indispensable to us will no longer be fi lling that position – Neil McLeod, who died last Saturday. Not only was he indispensable, he was mostly invisible, needing to do his work when no one would be using the computers. Thus, only a few on our staff knew him or realized the signifi cance of his contributions. The Greenbelt News Review has benefi ted over the last several years from McLeod’s work to keep us online and in business on our networked computers. Working long hours on short notice, often at night, he performed like the cobbler’s elves to produce working equipment from chaos. We have lost a most valuable player.

Greenbelt Museum Lecture Letters Focuses on Vintage Dressing We’ll Miss You by Jill St. John, Curator Neil McLeod Like many other Greenbel- Vintage fashions fashion of the early ters I was saddened to hear of can be sophisticated, twentieth century, is the passing of Neil McLeod. fun and truly time- on the board of the less. But how can a Art Deco Society of The Greenbelt Internet Access ©2006 AGNES CONATY Cooperative (GIAC) was the 21st century lady or Washington, D.C. fi rst organization I got involved gentleman achieve and is the chair of “I'm contributing my acorns for the with when I moved to Greenbelt. retro glamour rel- the Art Deco So- 'Greening Greenbelt' initiative." Neil, as many know, played a evant to today’s ciety fashion show vital part in keeping GIAC and world and for spe- held every spring. greenbelt.com up and running. cial retro events? This lecture, People may be sur- which is part of the Neil gave so much over the PRELIMINARY AGENDA years especially to greenbelt.com prised at how easy museum bimonthly as the community webmaster and it can be to emu- lecture series, is SPECIAL MEETING OF GDC AND as the trouble shooter extraordi- late the look of the designed to help GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS naire. My thoughts and prayers Art Deco era of the anyone interested Thursday, July 13, 2006 go out for Neil and his family. 1920s-40s, whether in walking with the for special occasions museum group in GHI Board Room Neil McLeod will be greatly missed. or every day wear. the Greenbelt La- 7:00 PM To fi nd out how to bor Day Parade put Austin Conaty GDC Meeting Agenda Items: put together an en- together a period • 2006 GDC Contract for Apartment Heat Pumps semble, attend the costume. Reis will Greenbelt Museum’s provide resources Key Agenda Items: City Notes free presentation to help attendees • Contract for Repairs of 2A Eastway – 2nd Reading Week of June 19 on “How to Dress achieve the vin- • Common Interest Task Force City Manager Michael Vintage” by Chrissy tage look of early • Sewer Piping Repairs at 2 G/H Westway McLaughlin announced that all Hall Reis, Tuesday, Greenbelt. Anyone seven city red light cameras have July 18 at 7:30 p.m, interested in walk- been transitioned to non-laser tech- in the Greenbelt ing in the parade Regular board meetings are open to members. nology and are fully operational Community Center would be welcome. now. During the transition cameras Multipurpose Room 201. Reis For more information about the were out of service for extended will illustrate how to assemble lecture or the parade call the mu- periods of time. a vintage outfi t from the 1920s- seum office at 301-507-6582 or Director of Planning and Com- 40s. She lectures regularly on [email protected]. munity Development Celia Craze has advised that she and her staff are pressuring the contractor and Delegate Healey Is Recognized county permit officials to be in Greenbelt position to undertake the city skate- board park construction with a For Conservation Record similar project being done in Olney Delegate Anne Healey was re- In the legislative session of News Review with the expectation that a permit cently honored by the Maryland 2005, a bill passed that requires AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER can be obtained in early July. League of Conservation Voters for General Assembly approval to Greenbelt CARES has learned accumulating a 100 percent voting sell any state lands bought with 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 that the Maryland Fiscal Year 2008 record dealing with key environmen- conservation funding. Maryland [email protected] budget will not specifi cally allocate tal issues over the past two years. voters will have a chance to 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 funds to state youth service bu- These votes represented a wide ratify the amendment at the polls reaus. Instead bureaus including range of conservation measures in November this year. Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 CARES will compete with other including Chesapeake Bay protec- “The environment is tremen- Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 President Emeritus, 1985- state agencies for undesignated por- tion, land conservation, pollution dously important to all of us tions of combined funds. prevention, transportation funding and to our quality of life and I Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 Animal control removed nine and citizen involvement. One of believe that we must do all we Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 baby possums from their deceased the most signifi cant bills for the can to protect our surroundings,” News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 mother; they are now being bottle 2006 legislative session was the stated Healey. “I am pleased Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482 fed at the shelter. Healthy Air Act, which passed to have been recognized in this STAFF and has been signed into law. manner for my voting record.” Jackie Bealle, Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Matilda Bode, Judi Bordeaux, Jessi Britton, Sharon Carroll, Agnes Conaty, Austin Conaty, Bill Cornett, Kay Cummings, Peter Curtis, Pat Davis, A. Neil Deo, Carol Drees, Neal Ewen, Chris Farago, Eli Flam, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, Alison Gary, Al Geiger, Bernina McGee Giese, James Giese, Marjorie Gray, Eve Gresser, Carol Griffi th, Joseph P. Harris, Shirl Hayes, Solange Hess, Barbara Hopkins, Linda Jackson, Kathie Jarva, Elizabeth Jay, NEED COURAGE?? Suzanne Krofchik, Meta Lagerwerff, Pam Lambird, Sandra Lange, Jim Lara, Kathleen McFarland, Emma Mendoza, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Esther Nguonly, Diane Oberg, Linda Paul, Leonie Penney, Eileen Peterson, Linda Siadys, Eileen Simon, Sandra Surber Smith, Helen Sydavar, Joanne Come to Greenbelt Baptist Church for an Tucker, Thomas X. White, Marie Wong and Dea Zugby. “Arctic Edge Adventure” Vacation Bible School BUSINESS MANAGER: Ron Wells 301-474-4131 July 10-14 2006 from 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Springhill Lake: Karen Zoellner 301-474-1882

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eileen Farnham, president; James Giese, vice president; Diane Oberg, treasurer; Thomas X. White, secretary; Children MUST be 4 years of age AT TIME OF VBS to attend. VBS Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell and Pat Davis.

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Community Events Greenbelt Baseball Major League Playoffs Eagle Scout to Paint Library News Greenbelt Scores as of Monday, July 3, 2006 Local Storm Drains by Karen Seaton, 3rd Seasonal Win Scouter Baron Mason of Boy Information Staff by Leslie Hilliard American League National League Scout Troop 1688 will be paint- Local mime artist Mark Jaster The Greenbelt Barracudas bat- #3 Giants defeat #4 Tigers #3 Lions defeat #4 Cardinals ing storm drains in Greenbelt will perform at the Greenbelt Li- tled the Fort Washington Sharks #2 Athletics defeat #3 Giants #3 Lions defeat #2 Cubs neighborhoods as part of his Eagle brary on Wednesday, July 12 at in Greenbelt’s home pool for the #1 Orioles defeat #2 Athletics #1 Indians defeat #3 Lions Scout project. Mason and his 2 p.m. Jaster, who trained with third dual meet of the season. A #4 Tigers defeat #3 Giants #2 Cubs defeat #4 Cardinals team will be doing work between Marcel Marceau, will perform close meet down to the last relay #2 Athletics defeat #4 Tigers #3 Lions defeat #2 Cubs July 23 and 28 in the following “Piccolo’s Trunk.” The Wash- events, Greenbelt pulled ahead by #1 Orioles defeat #2 Athletics #1 Indians defeat #3 Lions areas: Greenbrook Drive, 6900 ington Post called Mark Jaster “a six points, winning with a score #1 Orioles – American League #1 Indians – National League through 7200 Hanover Parkway clown extraordinaire and one of of 271 against Fort Washington’s Champions Champions and Megan Lane. They will be the most graceful performers you score of 265. Triple heat winners painting unpainted storm drains will ever see on a stage.” This were the Like-Mathews sisters, City Championship and will add a message that reads program is one of a series of six Courtney and Maresa. Courtney “Don’t Dump, Chesapeake Bay special events in July and August won the girl’s 11-12 50 meter Date Time Games Drainage.” funded by Friends of the Green- breast stroke, back stroke and 100 Wed., July 5 6:00 p.m. NL Champs vs. AL Champs This work, part of Mason’s belt Library. There is no charge meter individual medley. Maresa Thurs. July 6 6:00 p.m. AL Champs vs. NL Champs Eagle Project, has been approved for admission. took first place in the 15-18 50 *Fri., July 7 6:00 p.m. NL Champs vs. AL Champs by the Prince George’s County Approximately 400 (and rising) meter butterfly, back stroke and Department of Environmental Re- children to age 12 are currently individual medley also. * if necessary (Best 2 of 3) sources. Mason says he is excited participating in “Clue Into Read- The Greenbelt Barracudas face that the project will benefit the ing” summer reading programs. off with the Adelphi Dolphins at community because the drains will “Get Animated,” the teen summer the Adelphi pool on July 8. be refurbished with a fresh coat of reading program and the adult paint and people will be reminded program, “Escape to Reading,” not to dump debris into the drain- also continue to attract many new age system. He says his project participants. For more informa- Greenbelters were saddened Greenbelters were also sorry will benefit the state in the long tion on any of these programs, to learn of the death of Neil to learn of the death of Norman run because so much pollution come into the library, call 301- McLeod, webmaster for green- Lockerman, Jr., who retired from goes into the drains and winds up 345-5800 or visit the website at belt.com and longtime leader for the city in 1998 after 25 years in in the Bay, ultimately increasing www.pgcmls.info. the Greenbelt Internet Access public works and is best known deterioration of the fragile Bay The library has a collection of Cooperative. Our condolences to as the driver for the Greenbelt environment. movie videos for a minimal fee his wife Patty McLeod and Neil’s Connection. for two nights. Both DVDs and many colleagues. We were saddened to hear videocassettes are available. Call Pinsky Scholarships Our condolences also to the of the death of former Lakeside or drop by to see if a favorite film family and all the Greenbelt resident Robert W. Wood, Sr., in For 22 Greenbelters is available. Bonuses are as fol- friends of pioneer Lucille Howell, Fulton, Md. A committee of community lows: videos borrowed on Friday who died June 27. Our condolences to the family leaders selected by Senator Paul are not due until Monday; and, if Kelley Jo Wallace (Greenbelt) Our sympathy to the family, of Joseph Allen Markowich of Pinsky chose 22 Greenbelt stu- the library is closed on Monday waits to get her personal swim friends and colleagues of current Sacramento, who died June 13. dents for state senatorial scholar- for a holiday, videos borrowed on time after swimming the 25 meter GHI Board Member Joyce Abell He grew up here in the 1940s. ships from a large pool of appli- Friday are due on Tuesday. breaststroke. who died June 29. cants. These Greenbelters were Renew books by phone, online among 77 recipients from District or in person. Up to 75 items may 22 in Prince George’s County. be borrowed with one’s library GHI Notes Applicants submitted transcripts, card. Upcoming Meetings and a short statement about why they Coming events, especially for Events: want to pursue a college educa- children ages 6 to 12: Mark Tuesday, July 11, 7 p.m. – tion and a resumé detailing their Jaster, “Piccolo’s Trunk,” Wednes- Sustainable Design & Practices relevant volunteer experiences. day, July 12 at 2 p.m.; Reptile meeting, Board Room All students receiving a sena- World, program with live animals, 7 p.m. – Member & Com- torial scholarship must attend an Wednesday, July 19 at 2 p.m.; and munity Relations meeting, GHI in-state school or have been ap- “Cantare Fiesta! A Celebration of Lunch Room proved by the Maryland Higher Life in Latin America,” Wednes- Wednesday, July 12, 7 p.m. Education Commission as having day, July 26 at 2 p.m. – Woodlands Committee meeting, a unique major status. The stu- Storytime GHI Lunch Room dents all exhibit high academic Tuesday July 11 – 10:30 a.m.– 7:30 p.m. – Companion Ani- achievement. Cuddletime for newborns to 17 mal Committee meeting, GHI The following Greenbelt stu- months with caregiver, limit 15 Library dents were selected to receive a babies. 7:30 p.m. – Architecture & Senator Paul G. Pinsky Scholar- Wednesday, July 12, Toddler- Environment Committee meeting, ship: Jiliahnne Boyd, Alec Brad- time, at 10:30 and again at 11 Board Room ley, Erik Christiansen, Rebecca a.m., for ages 18 to 35 months Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m. – Lynn Fletcher, Dolly Friend-Go- with caregiver, limit 15 children. Special Board of Directors meet- mez, Jillian Friend-Gomez, Mark Thursday, July 13, l0:30 a.m. ing, Board Room. Gonzalez, Cory Holland, Jessica Drop-in Storytime for ages 3 to House, Margaret Kamara, Tanasia 5. Limit 20 children. Mason, Danielle Miller, Shard- ell Murray, Blessing Ohameje, Academy 8 Modupe Ojesanmi, Abisoye Oki, Theatres Beltway Plaza Mall Mary Paradiso, Shanna Pearson- OLD GREENBELT Merkowitz, Regina Scott, Marian Center Court Shakir, Dibesh Shrestha and Cor- THEATRE 301-220-1155 rine Tull. All shows starting before 6 p.m. “These students demonstrate WEEK OF JULY 7 Are ONLY $5.00 core qualities, including academic R = ID Required Citizens for achievement, that should make An Inconvenient Truth (PG) (!) = No pass, No Discount Ticket their families and the Greenbelt Friday Week of July 7 Robinson community proud,” said Pinsky. *5:20, 7:30, 9:35 Saturday FRI. – THUR. Kick-off Free Blood Pressure *1, *3:10, *5:20, 7:30, 9:35 Pirates of Caribbean: Screenings in Town Deadman’s Chest, PG-13 (!) Sunday 12:45, 1, 4, 4:35, 7:15, 7:30, FUND RAISER Potomac Home Support will *1, *3:10, *5:20, 7:30 10:30, 10:45 provide free blood pressure Thursday, July 13, Monday – Thursday Superman Returns, PG-13 (!) screenings on Wednesday, July *5:20, 7:30 12:30, 3:45, 4:25, 7, 7:45, 10:15 7-9 p.m. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift, Municipal Building, 2nd floor *These shows at $5.00 PG-13 (!) at the Bowie Golf & Country Club library. 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 1:30, 10:40 From 1 to 3 p.m. the com- 129 Centerway Devil Wears Prada, PG-13 (!) 7420 Laurel Bowie Road pany will provide blood pressure www.pgtheatres.com 1:15, 4, 7:20, 10 screenings at Green Ridge House Waist Deep, R (!) for residents only. 1, 3:15, 5:40, 8:10, 10:45 Fred Robinson, Democrat, is a candidate Click, PG-13 (!) 2:10, 5, 7:30, 10:25 for County Council, District 4 which MOBILE POSTAL VAN: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Cars, G (!) includes Greenbelt 1:20, 4:20, 7, 9:45 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Municipal Building Parking Lot Auth. Kelly Anderson, Treasurer Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 6, 2006 Lucille Howell, Greenbelt Obituaries Pioneer, Dies at Age 91 Robert W. Wood, Sr. by Virginia Beauchamp Robert W. Wood, Sr., 70, died More obituaries can be found on pages 5 and 6. Sunday, July 2, 2006. Mr. Wood Greenbelt pioneer In 1948 the How- was born April 25, 1936 in Belts- Lucille Love How- ells were forced to ville. He and his family moved Joseph Markowich ell, 91, died Tuesday, leave Greenbelt, since to Greenbelt in 1966, residing June 27, 2006, fol- his salary had risen Joseph Allen North Carolina and Sacramento. on Lakeside Drive. He worked Markowich, born He served two tours of duty in lowing a long illness. beyond the maximum at University Square Apartments A resident of Lakev- allowed for residents August 27, 1939, Vietnam, earned an engineer- for several years. In 2005, Mr. died on Tuesday, ing degree from Arizona State iew Circle, she had of this federally-man- Wood moved in with his son in survived her late hus- aged city. At that June 13, 2006, at University and achieved the rank Fulton, Md. his home in Sac- of captain. Upon retirement he band, Carson How- time they moved to He was preceded in death by ell, by more than 15 East Pines, off River- ramento, Calif. at enjoyed hunting and fishing and his wife, Virginia A. Wood. the age of 66. was active in AA, sponsoring years. During those dale Road. While Mr. Wood is survived by chil- years she volunteered there, Mrs. Howell He was the numerous members. dren Julie Ann Bicknell, Robert son of Walter Mr. Markowich treasured his actively with a number of com- became active with the Girl Scout W. Wood, Jr., William A. Wood munity organizations. movement, first as troop leader, and Marjorie Markowich. The family most of all and never and Pamela M. Fekete; his broth- Markowich family lived at 36-R stopped missing Greenbelt. His As the last surviving found- then as a member of the county er Grant M. Wood, Jr.; sisters ing member of a contract bridge board and finally on the regional Ridge Road from the early 1940s mother sent him copies of the Marie Boyd, Sharon Longley until 1949 and then moved to 10- Greenbelt News Review to help group begun by members of the board – a total of 25 years in and Shirley Breeden; grandchil- Greenbelt Woman’s Club, Mrs. scouting. N Southway where Joe’s brother him stay in touch with his home- dren Melissa, Jason, Randy, Kori, Mark and his family currently town and all of his conversations Howell kept an active group go- In 1965 the Howells moved Amber, Clay and Nathan; and ing, inviting new players to join, back to Greenbelt when they built reside. Mr. Markowich attended included how much he missed his great-grandchildren Andrew and Holy Redeemer Catholic School family and Greenbelt. including a number of men, as a house on Lakeview Circle. Dur- Skylar. spaces opened up. Mrs. Howell ing all these years Carson Howell in Berwyn from K through 4th He is survived by his wife, After the Thursday, July 6 grade, St. Hugh’s School from Roylyne; his mother, Marjorie; took responsibility for records and worked for the federal govern- visitation at Borgwardt Funeral supplies and invited substitutes as ment, first as a messenger with 5th through 8th grade and gradu- four sisters, Marilyn, Connie, Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 ated from St. Anthony’s Catholic Teresa and Sharon; two brothers, needed. the War Department and later at p.m., funeral services will be held This bridge group, playing the White House, where he was High School, Washington, D.C. Mark and Steven; three sons, Al- at Borgwardt at 10 a.m. on Fri- He served as an altar boy at len, Lyle and Jason; two daugh- originally in the Morrison Lounge detailed to work for Mrs. Roos- day, July 7 followed by interment of the Youth Center, transferred to evelt. He was one of a team who St. Hugh’s Church and enjoyed ters, Crystal and Theresa; 12 at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. scouting and boxing with the grandchildren and six great-grand- the Community Center when the screened the voluminous mail that Memorial contributions may new facility opened. It still meets came to the First Lady. Later Greenbelt Boys’ Club. children. be made to Hospice of How- His adult life began when A Mass of Christian Burial weekly. Mrs. Howell remained Howell was chief administrative ard County, 5537 Twin Knolls active in the Greenbelt Woman’s officer for the White House staff, he joined the Air Force at age was celebrated at St. Hugh’s Road, Suite 433, Columbia, MD 17. He was trained at Lackland Catholic Church on Saturday, Club, which merged eventually serving every president in turn 21045. with the College Park club, as until his retirement during the Air Force Base in San Anto- July 1, 2006. membership in both groups dwin- Nixon administration. nio, Texas. He was stationed in dled. Only the year before the How- Arizona, Montana, Mississippi, See OBITUARIES, page 6 On Fridays for many years ells moved back to Greenbelt, Mrs. Howell worked as a vol- their beloved daughter died dur- unteer at the Baptist Adult Day ing the birth of her third daugh- Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Care Center on the lower level of ter. The three grandchildren 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt the Community Center, where she survive – Deborah Muhlman and served food to the blind and ran a Donna Bailey, both of Maryland, www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 bingo game. She also served as a and Dawn Lovell of Florida – as Catholic Rev. Dr. Paul C. Kim, Pastor docent at the Greenbelt Museum well as six great-grandchildren. Community Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am Prayer Meeting Wed. 6:45 pm and worked for many years at the A funeral service was held of Greenbelt ad desk for the Greenbelt News on Saturday, July 1 at St. John’s Crossways Bible Study Tues. 7:30 pm Thurs. 10:30 am MASS Review. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Handicapped Accessible Come As You Are! Early Resident Riverdale. Burial was at Fort Sundays 10 A.M. The Howells moved to Green- Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial Municipal Building belt in 1938 when their daughter, contributions may be made to HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH Shirleyann, was an infant. Mrs. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 Howell told how the two parents Church. would take turns attending mov- ies at the theater, one going to Sunday 9:30am Worship Service the first show and the other to Greenbelt Community Church 10:30am Adult Bible Class the second, meeting halfway so UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST that their infant daughter would always have a parent in charge. Hillside & Crescent Roads Their house was close by – at 1-F Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings Gardenway. www.greenbelt.com/gccucc/ She remembered those days Sunday Worship Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] in 2000 when the theater held a 10:15 a.m. dedication ceremony for the new Daniel Hamlin, Pastor sign that replaced the original the- "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH ater sign that had been removed the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 and lost. She was one of five residents at this event who had 301-474-4322 attended the Shirley Temple film Mass Schedule: on opening day in 1938 when the Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. theater was new. Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. The Howells’ near neighbors in those days were Roy Braden, Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Greenbelt’s first city manager, and Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. his wife, who soon developed a Pastor: Fr. Walter J. Tappe close, semi-parental relationship Sunday School: 9:30 am Pastoral Associate: Fr. R. Scott Hurd with little Shirleyann. She later Worship Service: 10:45 am visited them several times after they moved to North Carolina. Weds. Worship: 7:00 pm (Adult Bible Study/Prayer & Children's Ministry) Congregation Mishkan Torah Helping People Connect with Christ and His Family through Loving Service 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 Baha'i Faith An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes your "The well-being of mankind, extended family in the 21st century. its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, its unity is firmly i.e. family service at 7:30 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. established." Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. – Bahá'u'lláh Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. Opportunity for leadership development. Greenbelt Baha’i Community Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. P.O. Box 245 Greenbelt, MD 20770 Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. 301-345-2918 301-220-3160 Interfaith families are welcome. Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism www.bahai.org www.us.bahai.org and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Thursday, July 6, 2006 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5 In Memoriam Neil McLeod Neil McLeod of Plateau City Information Place was born in California to Army parents Glennwood and Mary McLeod and lived all over throughout his young life. Younger sister Glenna had cystic GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES ON BOARDS fibrosis. Where Neil spent his Municipal Building & COMMITTEES life for 5 ½ years was dependent July 10, 2006 - 8:00 p.m. Volunteer to serve on City on the medical care needed for Council advisory groups. Regular Meeting Vacancies exist on the: Glenna. Neil lost his sister when COMMUNICATIONS he was 9 years old. Neil spent Arts Advisory Board Presentations time in Ethiopia during his early Park and Recreation • Meals on Wheels – Presentation of Check teen years while his father served Advisory Board • The Year of the Museum - Proclamation in the Army. Upon returning Youth Advisory Committee Petitions and Requests (Petitions received at the meeting will not to the States in 1960 the family Patty and Neil McLeod (youth and adult positions) be acted upon by the City Council at this meeting unless Council settled in Northern Virginia. For more information, waives its Standing Rules.) Neil’s education past high please call 301-474-8000. would meet clients, take their * Committee Reports (Items on the Consent Agenda marked by * school was a short stint at MIT DOS networks, install typically will be approved as recommended by staff, subject to removal from where he said the other guys were Novell Network and needed ap- the Consent Agenda by Council.) out of his league. He returned to plications and make the systems CERT TRAINING The Summer Community Emer- Northern Virginia, then went to “sing and dance,” as he would LEGISLATION Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. His gency Response Team training say. Ordinance to Amend Chapter 12, “Parks and Recreation,” of the first summer there brought into sessions will be condensed into The best part of his MACRO Greenbelt City Code in Order to Update Section 12-78, “Rules his life a guy who has remained one Saturday & Sunday Session Enterprises Computer Consulting Governing Operation,” with Regard to Use by Children of One- his best friend past his death. from 8am-4pm each. It is man- business was that he approached Person Boats and Personal Flotation Devices (2nd Reading, Warren Johnston was a great joy datory to complete both days in his clients with a reasonable Adoption) to Neil. They scaled the walls of order to graduate and receive thought – “Let me work on your A Resolution to Repeal Resolution 983 and to Establish Admis- Tech together, climbed through recognition as a member of the systems at night when your em- sion Fees and Pass Rates for the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness the steam tunnels together, always Prince George’s County Com- ployees will not be disturbed.” Center, Effective September 5, 2006 (2nd Reading, Adoption) exploring. Warren was a rock munity Emergency Response Neil gained the trust of many A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of Certain Neil could always count on. He Team Program. In order to companies in the Washington Goods and Services from Various Vendors as Enumerated loved Warren like a brother. register for one of the weekend area. W.C. and A.N. Miller and Herein When Total Fiscal Year Purchases from Each Vendor The friendship endured though sessions, please contact Tony Curtis Properties were Neil’s two Exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) (1st Reading) there were miles between them largest clients for a time. His A Resolution to Negotiate the Purchase of Services for the Reha- Hairston at 301-583-1899. after they each married. Together systems were guaranteed. He bilitation of Windows at the Community Center with Marchuk SESSION TWO they took their children caving gave the users access to what the Construction of Vienna, Virginia (1st Reading) and white-water rafting. Neil has Saturday, July 8 & managers directed and provided A Resolution to Negotiate the Purchase of Architectural Services regaled many people with tales of Sunday, July 9 tutorials for all the applications Required for the Rehabilitation of Windows at the Community those trips. from 8am-4 pm for new users. Neil was never Center with Vitetta Group, Inc., of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Neil began working with com- too busy to answer their ques- (1st Reading) Cranford/Graves Fire puters in the late ’60s. After a tions or to talk with one of the Services Building few odd contract jobs he landed client’s employees. In his later OTHER BUSINESS a position at Blue Cross/Blue 6820 Webster Street, years of consulting Neil worked • Proposed Federal CIP Improvements – FY 2007-2012 Shield. Neil worked in the pro- Landover Hills, MD for Poretsky Management, Inc., • Award of Purchase – Four Cities Street Sweeper gramming department for main Urban Masonry, Smallwood • Award of Purchase – Refuse Truck 20784 frames before the PC was in of- Construction and he even did • *Resignation from Advisory Group Registration is limited to fices, much less in homes. He some work for Bill Novick at the the first 25 to register. was proud to work among the Greenbelt Service Center. MEETINGS “Blue” programmers and became Neil was transplanted to NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular one of their “utility” guys. He Greenbelt in 1991 by Patty Council meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens loved to do technical documenta- DONATION McLeod who already owned a are invited to attend. If special accommodations are required for any tion. All of this prepared Neil GHI home on Plateau Place. disabled person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the DROP-OFF for his big leap into a computer Neil moved his office from Vir- meeting day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 American Rescue Workers consulting business in 1986 when ginia to office space above the or e-mail [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. he struck out on his own. 7-Eleven in Roosevelt Center. Saturday, July 8th With a PC and a laser printer 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Neil marketed his skills. He See McLEOD, page 6 MEETINGS FOR JULY 10-15 Parking lot between the • Monday, July 10, 7:00pm, Recycling & Environment City Office and the Advisory Committee, Greenbelt Community Center Community Center Info: 301-474-8004. For further information • Monday, July 10, 8:00pm, Regular City Council contact the City of Meeting, Municipal Building (live on Channel 71). Greenbelt Recycling • Wednesday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. City Council Work Session w/Roosevelt Center Merchants (stakeholder), Office at 301-474-8303. Bible Study & Worship Greenbelt Community Center. July 9, 2006 This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a meeting is Free Blood Pressure 9:00 a.m. Bible Study being held call the number listed above, or contact the City Clerk at 301- 10:00 a.m. Worship 474-8000 or [email protected]. Screenings Wednesday, July 12 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Meeting at Washington Bible College GREENBELT AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER Municipal Building, 25 (follow signs on Good Luck Road) REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES Crescent Road, Green- For Information Call: (301)574-2488 WEEKDAY CHILDREN’S SWIM LESSONS belt, MD and 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Green Ridge …living life together Session II for Adult classes: July 17 thru August 11 House – 22 Ridge Road, Registration Ongoing until classes fill Greenbelt, MD 20770 for Green Ridge House resi- Do you feel restless, Summer Session III: July 18-21, and July 25-28 dents only. Provided by like you have lost your peace Passholders and Residents may register: Sat., July 15 Did Open Registration: Sunday, July 16 and Monday July 17th Potomac Home Support. of mind? For more information on classes call the Aquatic & Fitness Center you at 301-397-2204 or visit www.greenbeltmd.gov know? GREENBELT That we don't know what to do and where to TEMPORARY find satisfaction? Our Lord has the answer to GREENBELT MUNICIPAL/PUBLIC ACCESS SKATE PARK all our problems, as He tells us that, ". . . He guides CHANNEL 71 SUMMER HOURS to Himself those who turn to Him in penitence, those who believe, and MUNICIPAL ACCESS: 301-474-8000: Monday, July 10 at 8pm: City Council Meeting “live” Tuesday & Thursday, July Located on the Lakecrest whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of God. For without Tennis Courts, doubt in the remembrance of God do hearts find satisfaction." 11 & 13: 10am & 6pm “Ask the Expert-Pain Management” – The Holy Qur'an, 13:27 6:30pm “Camp Pine Tree Commercials” 7:00pm “Greenbelt 12-5pm Labor Day Parade 2005” To find out more about Islam, call 301-982-9463 or e-mail us at PUBLIC ACCESS (GATE): 301-507-6581: Wednesday 7 Days a Week [email protected] or visit the website www.searchislam.org. & Friday, July 12 & 14: 7pm FONDCA “Blues Festival” Weather Permitting 8:00pm GAC’s “Daughters” Info: 301-397-2200 Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 6, 2006

OBITUARIES continued from page 4 McLEOD continued from page 5 Norman Lockerman, Jr. Joyce Abell Neil McLeod He loved to watch the seasons puter Guru. He loved working Former Greenbelt City em- After three Neil McLeod, change in the Center as well as with everyone at the paper and ployee Norman Louis Lockerman, decades of living 62, died peace- watch the comings and goings of his times with Diane Oberg, Jim Jr., 83, known by many Greenbelt with diabetes, fully on July 1, the people of Greenbelt. Williamson and Eileen Farnham, seniors for his services as opera- Joyce Abell died 2006, at Inova GIAC from networking the computers to tor of the Greenbelt Connection, peacefully on the Fairfax Hospital. In 1996 Neil participated in setting up DSL to fighting email died on June 19, 2006, after a evening of June He is survived forming a computer internet coop- spam were key areas of help to short illness. Mr. Lockerman, 29, 2006, at the b y h i s w i f e erative. This association brought the News Review. Neil would who retired in June 1998 after age of 57. Patty, his dear the internet into his life and he proudly relate to all of his friends 25 years of service with Green- Originally from Pennsylvania, friends Warren was excited to help other people and colleagues of the paper’s lon- belt, had served as transportation Mrs. Abell moved to Maryland as and Betsy Johnston, his par- explore the World Wide Web. gevity and the tireless dedication operator for the Connection for a young girl. She lived in many ents Col. Glennwood and Mary Neil became the webmaster of of the volunteers who produce a the previous 11 years. After parts of Maryland before settling McLeod of N.C., his children and what became Greenbelt Internet paper for their community. retirement he continued to serve in Greenbelt in July of 1979. their spouses – Scott and Betsy Access Cooperative with a website Neil had a personal relationship part-time with the Connection for She developed an affection for of Mn., Keary and Skip of Va., known as Greenbelt.com, his wife with Christ after his wife’s father many more years. Greenbelt and became an active Heather and Wiley of Va., and found it the easiest way to remind died in 1999 and this brought Fel- Prior to driving the Connec- and well-known member of the Eric of Md. He is also survived him of something. They did lowship Baptist Church of Upper tion, Mr. Lockerman had served community. by his grandchildren Isabel, Ste- still talk but Neil was a computer Marlboro into his circle of family in the city’s Public Works De- Mrs. Abell sold real estate phen, Lucas, Olivia, Jacob, Mad- guy and organized things using and friends. It brings peace to all partment on the Special Details through the 1980s; her experi- elyn, Colin, Terran, Roy, Sayer the computer. of his family and friends to know Crew and as crew leader for the ence in real estate gave her an and Shane. He was preceded in Labor Day Weekends in Green- that when Neil breathed his last Special Pickup collection service. intimate knowledge of Greenbelt death by his sister Glenna. belt became special to Neil as breath here on earth his next was He received many distinguished Homes, Inc. (GHI), the homes in A memorial service will be he worked to string a telephone his first with the Lord. service awards. At the time of Greenbelt and its residents. After held Friday, July 7, 2006, at line for the Greenbelt.com dial- Neil was diagnosed with lym- his retirement Mayor Judith Da- leaving real estate, she worked at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist up link for Saturday Information phoma in 1989 and learned that vis called him “a gentleman and the Beautiful Day Trading Com- Church, 8011 Rosaryville Road, Day. More than one person might the median survival time was eight great representative of the city pany. She always considered Upper Marlboro, with repast to wonder just how that was accom- years. The year 2006 brought for all those who came aboard her coworkers and the customers follow. Arrangements were made plished before the Greenbelt Arts new challenges and another di- his bus.” who came to eat her cooking to by Fairfax Memorial Funeral Center offered use of their phone agnosis of bladder cancer. With Before his Greenbelt employ- be good friends. The satisfac- Home. line. Neil and Patty would spend the diagnosis brought a wonder- ment, Mr. Lockerman worked tion she got from the time she In lieu of flowers contributions late Friday night before Informa- ful compassionate doctor, Simon at a local hardware store often spent at “Beautiful Day” was may be made to the American tion Day with Patty catching the Chung. Thank you to Simon not used by the city for purchases. tremendous. Cancer Society, P. O. Box 699, cable and Neil scaling a build- only for his medical expertise Former Public Works Director In the 1990s, Mrs. Abell be- Vienna, VA 22183 or the Leuke- ing. So what if they said no you but also his compassion to Neil Albert S. “Buddy” Attick was so came more active in GHI and mia & Lymphoma Society Donor cannot use our phone line. Neil and Patty through the surgery impressed with Mr. Lockerman Old Greenbelt through commu- Services, P. O. Box 4072, Pitts- knew how to push the envelope and even through his most recent that he invited him to join the nity service. She decided to help field, MA 01202. without breaking the law and he hospital stay. city work force. Greenbelt residents sell their own saw this as a wonderful challenge. Neil had an infectious smile Mr. Lockerman was born Oc- homes to help preserve and boost He would then proceed to enjoy which he passed on to his children tober 29, 1923, in Queen Anne property values in GHI. She one more small town feature of and they in turn are passing on to County, Md. He received his never benefited monetarily from CANDIDATES Greenbelt, the Labor Day Festival their children. I hope everyone education in Centerville and grad- all the assistance she provided continued from page 1 and the Parade on Monday. who remembers Neil will remem- uated from Kennard High School. GHI residents buying and selling Neil’s family is from Flat River ber his smile. During World War II he served their homes. Her increasing com- has experience as a softball and Esther, Missouri, so he knew Family in the U.S. Army in Normandy, mitment to Old Greenbelt led her and soccer coach. what small towns were like and Neil has three children and France, receiving an honorable to serve several terms on the GHI James Thompson he was thrilled to be in Greenbelt. one step-son. He was so proud discharge December 13, 1945. Board of Directors and then as Thompson holds an As- Greenbelt offered the “hometown of the respective accomplishments A resident of Beltsville, Mr. vice-president of the board. She sociate of Arts degree in atmosphere” he knew from visits of each one and gloried each time Lockerman was an active mem- also served several terms on the paralegal studies from Prince back to Missouri whenever his one jumped over a hurdle in his or ber of Embry A.M.E. Church in Board of Directors of the New George’s Community College Dad’s orders would change. her life. The other happy part of College Park. After long service Deal Café. and studied behavioral and Neil’s last employment was Neil’s life was his grandchildren. on the church’s Trustee Board Mrs. Abell enjoyed attending social science at the Univer- with Turner Construction Com- When his first child married he and as its vice-chair, he was games of bingo held in Greenbelt. sity of Maryland. He did pany. He worked as a Systems was greatly pleased and each ad- named Trustee Emeritus upon She got as much joy from spend- police work from 1976 to Administrator on the United States ditional marriage had him smiling. his retirement on September 12, ing time with her friends at bingo 1985 as a dispatcher for the Patent and Trademark Campus The first grandchild was even bet- 2004. He also was a member of as she did from the game itself. Prince George’s County Po- construction project in Alexandria, ter and on May 25, 2006, grand- the Sons of Embry male chorus, She had a charming, efferves- lice Department and a police Va. Neil and Patty commuted child number 11 was born. Neil’s church treasurer, church custodian cent personality. Throughout her officer in District Heights and together to their jobs at “PTO.” most recent goal as related to his and a member of the Martha V. life, she had kind words, com- Georgetown University. He Neil tried to instill in his col- oncologist in June was to spend Edwards Senior Usher Board pliments and a smile for all her served as zoning inspector leagues how easy it was to lose time with his grandchildren and for many years. He was also friends and family. Many people for five years with the Prince an unsecured laptop. During his their parents. The grandchildren affiliated with the ICUA Ushers benefited from her generosity and George’s County Department work at night if he found a laptop all called him Grandpa with the union. desire to make a difference. of Environmental Resources not secured by its locking cable exception of Jacob who changed Survivors include his wife of As she lived each day to the from which he retired on dis- he “captured” it and locked it Grandpa’s name in one weekend 43 years, Ethel Dory Lockerman; fullest, she improved Old Green- ability following an injury. away for safekeeping but always from Pa to Puck. Neil never five children, Linda Kim, Carol belt, touched the lives of many From 1996 to 1999 he was a left a note for the user. wanted anyone to prompt Jacob Foster, Curtis (Vicki) Lockerman, people and made lots of friends. District Court Commissioner As Neil exited the work force to call him Puck but the name Franklin (Ardell) Lockerman and We will miss her. for the county. More recently he began to support the Green- has stuck and Puck he shall be to Sylvia (Douglas) Martin; eight She is survived by her husband, he served as a volunteer with belt News Review as their Com- Jacob forever. grandchildren; six great-grandchil- John Abell; her mother, Monica Vista and AmeriCorps and on – Patty McLeod dren, six great-great-grandchildren Pantaleoni; her son, Shaun Abell; the Public Safety Advisory and two sisters, Blanche Meekins her daughter-in-law, Mi Ar Kim; Committee in Greenbelt. He and Goldie Thomas. her granddaughter, Mina Abell also has experience as a para- Services were held on June and an extended family of uncles, legal. 27, 2006, at the Embry A.M.E. aunts and cousins. Church. A funeral service will be held at St. Hugh’s Church in Old Greenbelt on Thursday, July 13 City Notes at 11 a.m. Week of June 26 – Shaun Abell Animal control had 13 cats awaiting adoption, one baby opossum continuing to get well, COUNCIL continued from page 1 one bat removed from Greenbelt Elementary School cafeteria, one at the middle school when the gests lighting more fields and injured bird and two turtles which school bus lot was expanded. installing artificial turf as ways were taken back to the lake. The Schrom Hills Park field to make the fields more useful. Planning staff conferred with was the most heavily used with Lighting could increase use by GTM (theater architects) regard- 4,468 players in 2005. Braden one-third. Synthetic turf pro- ing the concession stand design Field followed at 3,960 and Man- vides a field that can be used and equipment and the heating, dan Field had 1,910 players. The year round and substantially re- ventilation and air condition- two middle school fields had a duces the cost of maintenance. ing (HVAC) system. Staff also combined total of 1,750 players. However, the initial installation worked with the California Land- The two high school fields were cost is very expensive. Fairfax scape Design company regarding not available for recreational County, the report notes, has been requirements for insurance and league use. gradually converting its fields to bonding for the skateboard park The city staff report also sug- synthetic turf. construction. Thursday, July 6, 2006 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7

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Edith Beauchamp, Greenbelt Realtor® Police Blotter CALL DIRECT: 301-706-2385 Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department. Dates and times Selling or Buying a Home: Advice on current market value, pricing, are those when police were first contacted about incidents. positioning the home, internet & other advertising, writing and negoti- ating the contract, financing options, and managing to settlement. Robberies red shirt and blue jeans, then en- did not gain entry. Exceptional service, and I get paid only if you settle on the home. June 26, 7:02 p.m., 7600 block tered a vehicle driven by a second June 28, 2:19 p.m., 6100 block Ask me about Mandan Road, a woman reported person and fled the scene. The Springhill Terrace, a DVD player, fostering to adopt that after she exited her vehicle in vehicle is described as a silver or laptop computer, cell phone, video – the most a parking lot she was approached grey Ford Explorer. game player, portable DVD player Weichert, Realtors, Inc. rewarding addition to a from behind by two men who June 23, 8:22 p.m., 5800 block and assorted movies and CDs Greenbelt Office home. forcibly attempted to take her Cherrywood Terrace, police re- were reported taken by unknown 7701 Greenbelt Rd, #100 purse. She refused to let go of sponded to a report of two men means. Greenbelt, MD 20770 it and began to yell for help. Selling Homes in Greenbelt fighting with knives in front of a Vehicle Crimes 301-345-7600 The men released her and fled residence. One attempted to flee Four vehicles were reported Prince George’s & x200 toward Greenbelt Road. They are the scene upon seeing police but stolen: a red and black 2006 Su- the State of Maryland described as black males, 18 to was apprehended. Mario Antonio zuki 750 GSX motorcycle, DC SALESPERSON 20 years of age wearing all dark Chavez, 26, 5829 Cherrywood Ter- tags MT4686 from the 7800 block clothing; one 5’10” with a thin race was arrested and charged with Mandan Road; a 1997 Chevro- build wearing a dark hat and the first-degree assault and second-de- let Tahoe SUV from Greenway other 6’ with a medium build. gree assault. He was transported Center and recovered in Anne June 27, 9:01 p.m., 6200 block to the Department of Corrections Arundel County; a maroon 1993 Breezewood Drive, a man reported for a hearing before a district court Chevrolet Caprice 4-door, Vir- he was followed into an apart- commissioner. ginia tags JNP3332 from the ment building by two young men The second man was treated on 7800 block Emily’s Way; and a who grabbed him from behind the scene for cuts to his arm and blue 2001 Nissan Sentra 2-door, and took his cell phone and wal- wrist but declined to be taken to a Virginia tags KAL5893 from the let. They fled the scene on foot hospital. He was released pending 9100 block Springhill Lane. and were followed by the victim further investigation. Five vehicles were recovered, and others until they were lost Malicious Destruction two by Greenbelt police and three in the area of Market Lane and June 25, 4:41 p.m., 9200 block by outside departments. No ar- Come to the Breezewood Court. The youths Edmonston Road, a resident youth rests were made in any of the are described as a black male, 15 was petitioned for two counts of recoveries. COLLEGE PARK FARMERS' MARKET to 20 years of age, 6’, 140 pounds malicious destruction after he al- Vandalism to and theft from Local farmers and vendors offering fresh fruits, veg- with black hair and brown eyes, legedly broke his mother’s cell vehicles were reported in the fol- etables, garlic, bakery goods, jellies, potted herb plants, wearing a black jacket with white phone and front window after a lowing areas: 9100 block Edmon- bedding plants, cut flowers and herbal products stripes on the shoulders, black verbal dispute escalated. ston Road, 9200 block Edmonston jeans and black baseball cap and a Public Drinking Road, 5700 block Greenbelt Met- 5211 Paint Branch Parkway black male, 15 to 20 years of age, June 24, 12:39 p.m., Roosevelt ro Drive, 16 Court Ridge Road, (formerly Calvert Road) 5’10”, 140 pounds with black hair Center, two resident men were Greenway Center, 7700 block in College Park – across from Airport in braids and brown eyes, wearing arrested and charged with consum- Greenbelt Road and 8000 block a black jacket, black jeans and a ing alcoholic beverages on public Mandan Road (four incidents). We're starting earlier this year! black baseball cap. property after they were observed Open through November 18 June 28, 2:32 a.m., 8000 block drinking beer. They were released Mandan Road, the victims reported on citation pending trial. Learn How Plants Saturdays from 7am – 12noon they were in a parking lot when Burglaries Help Solve Crimes two persons exited a vehicle and June 21, 2:08 p.m., 9000 block Co-sponsored by the Botanical approached them. Both displayed Breezewood Terrace, a residence Society of America, an exhibit handguns, announced a robbery was entered by breaking out a liv- through July 15 at the U.S. Bo- and took money and a set of car ing room window. A video game tanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Jeannie Smith keys from the victims. One rob- player, two televisions, a personal shows how plants have helped to Quality and Personal Service ber drove off in the victim’s 1994 computer, a telephone, a CD player solve crimes. Chevrolet Impala 4-door. The and clothing were taken. Crime relates to the rule of law, For All Your Real Estate Needs burned vehicle was recovered the June 22, 2:37 p.m., 6000 block but justice – an even older concept Commission Only—No Extra Fees same day by the Prince George’s Springhill Drive, a residence was – requires placing responsibility Cell: 301-442-9019 County Police Department. entered by breaking out a bedroom for wrongdoing. Savvy criminals Assaults window. A camcorder, digital cam- can avoid video cameras or leav- Home Office: 301-345-1091 June 22, 10:27 p.m., Beltway era and television were taken. ing fingerprints but rarely do they Main Office: 301-982-5899 Plaza, a man reported he was June 23, 10:32 p.m., 7900 block think of plants giving them away. waiting at a bus stop when he Mandan Road, a man reported that Welcome to the world of forensic was approached by a young man 47-A Ridge Road he came home and observed two botany where plant “evidence” is who stated, “Are you trying to see youths running from his residence. used to solve crimes or answer Rare Find!! Two bedroom BLOCK END UNIT with CENTRAL AIR, me?” He then punched the victim A digital camera and money were some other legal question. In this large family room ADDITION, 1/2 bath on main level, large closet, several times in the face. The as- taken. Investigation is continuing. exhibit learn how plant scientists separate dining room, wall-to-wall carpeting, large screened porch, sailant, described as a black male, June 24, 1:18 p.m., 49 Court from various disciplines have pro- fenced and landscaped yard, attached garage and storage shed. $289,000 Exclusive Listing. approximately 17 years of age, 6’ Ridge Road, someone attempted vided evidence that helped solve with a thin build, black hair in to enter a residence by cutting some tricky cases. Admission to braids and wearing a black and through a rear window screen but the exhibit is free. 53-E Ridge Road

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Coming Soon – 2 Bedroom Block, Attached Garage Coming Soon – 2 Bedroom Brick City of Greenbelt Coming Soon – 3 Bedroom END with Addition COMMUNITY MEDIATION BOARD Thursday, July 6, 2006 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Deasey Names Three Prince George’s To Leadership Team Schools in the News Schools Honored Prince George’s County Public Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO Dr. John E. Deasy Schools (PGCPS) were honored and the Board of Education an- by the Maryland Commission nounced three appointments to Board Votes Raise African American Board Passes FY07 for Women and the Women Leg- the system’s executive leadership For School Personnel Health Scholarships Schools Budget islators of Maryland for “Excel- team. The board has approved On June 17, the Prince On behalf of the African Building on significant aca- lence in Services” to elementary the appointments of Dr. Wil- George’s County Board of Edu- American Scholars Program demic progress in Prince George’s school students enrolled in the liam Hite, Jr., as chief of staff, cation unanimously approved $2,000 scholarships will be County Public Schools, the Board school system’s before- and Romaine Reid, chief of human one-year contracts, to be ratified awarded this fall to successful of Education reconciled and ap- after-school extended learning resources and Dr. Betty Despen- in September, with the Prince Maryland college students and proved a $1.49 million Fiscal programs. za-Green, chief administrator of George’s County Educators As- graduating high-school seniors Year 2007 operating budget to PGCPS provides the only student services. sociation and the Association of entering an approved health maintain successful programs and school system-sponsored child William Hite, Jr. Classified Employees American care studies program. add personnel and resources nec- care and extended learning pro- Dr. Hite comes to Prince Federation of State, County and According to the Association essary to better prepare students gram in the State of Maryland. George’s County Public Schools Municipal Employees Local 2250 of American Medical Colleges, for critical state assessments. The primary goal of the pro- from the Cobb County School AFL-CIO. These contracts pro- African Americans comprise 13 The FY07 budget includes gram is to provide a safe, en- District in metro Atlanta, Ga., vide for a five percent cost-of-liv- percent of the U.S. population an 8.5 percent increase ($116.6 riching environment for children where he was an area assistant ing increase and other compensa- but only about 6 percent of all million) with new investments ages 5 to 12. The program op- superintendent. He supervised tion adjustments. matriculating students in U.S. targeted to expand pre-kinder- erates in 70 elementary schools, 17 high school, middle school “These contracts address the medical schools. This is an garten by 34 classrooms, make serving approximately 3,000 and elementary school principals need to recruit and retain high- example of declining interest special education improvements, students, including children with and was responsible for the in- ly qualified teachers and fairly among young African Americans provide additional guidance coun- special needs. structional program for more than compensate the many dedicat- in the health industry and the selors, fund new middle and high Selected curriculum materi- 22,000 students. ed employees who provide safe trend may ultimately affect the school teaching positions as well als in reading and mathematics Romaine Reid transportation, nutritious meals quality and delivery of health as increase resources for schools are used to augment the regular Reid will lead the reorganiza- and clean schools for children,” care in the African American and compensation for teachers school day. Activities vary ac- tion of human resources, recruit- said Dr. Beatrice P. Tignor, board community, according to Reed and staff. cording to the interests of the ment and benefit administration chair. “We appreciate their skills Tuckson, M.D., senior vice “By fully funding the system’s children, staff and community. areas. She brings a successful and commitment to serving our president of Consumer Health budget, the county executive and Children can participate in art, track record in human resources, students.” and Medical Care Advancement county council have shown that cooking projects, drama and sales, business operations and at United Health Group. education is their top priority,” musical activities. Students education, including significant Board of Education “We have to work hard today said Dr. Beatrice P. Tignor, board can play sports, group games, experience in diverse domestic Holds Open Meeting to improve the health of our chair. “Because of the county’s computer activities, relax, be- and global environments. Most community for tomorrow, and cooperation and additional invest- gin homework assignments and recently she served as dean of The Prince George's County ments, our schools will continue socialize in atmospheres that Board of Education will hold an what better way of doing that Human Resources for Prince providing students with the re- support their developmental open meeting on Thursday, July than encouraging our young George’s Community College. sources and high-level instruction needs. 6 at 7:05 p.m. at the Sasscer people to reach their career Betty Despenza-Green goals and fulfill their dreams,” they need to be successful.” Dr. Despenza-Green comes Administration Building, Board Meeting Room, 14201 School says Tuckson. to the Prince George’s County For more information about Public Schools after working as Lane, Upper Marlboro. Public participation is encouraged. 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Everyone over age 10 may pick on Mondays, Thursdays GINNY HURNEY, LCSW-C view office by 10 p.m. Computer Design and Upgrades Beltsville & Silver Spring Offices is invited to take part in “But- and Sundays, weather and crops Antivirus, Anti-Spam, Firewall Tuesday, or to the News terflies, Nature’s Festival of Col- permitting. See www.foodforoth- IBM, Dell, HP, Gateway 301-595-5135 Review drop box in the ors” on Saturday, July 8 from ers.org for specific dates. JBS 240-606-6020 WOMEN, MEN, COUPLES & TEENS Co-op grocery store be- 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is a 2.5 This can be a group effort 301-474-3946 fore 7 p.m. Tuesday, or mile hike; bring field guides and for community groups, church mail to 15 Crescent Rd., water. groups, etc. or for individuals On Sunday, July 9 from 8:30 Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD or families. Registration is re- Home & Business 20770. to 10:30 a.m., everyone 16 and quired. 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Local – Long Distance REAL ESTATE – SALE FRAME YOUR PICTURES – The $75 x two men Labor Day Art and Photo shows are $85 x three men FOR SALE BY OWNER – 2 bdrm. Brick Townhome on Corner Lot coming up! We offer deep discounts, Frame, end unit, new kitchen cabi- 301-340-0602 free pickup and delivery. Extensive Three bedroom GHI townhome with open kitchen. Large deck with nets, ceiling fans through-out, large 202-438-1489 selection of quality mats, frames. R&W swing in backyard. There’s even a pond in the large backyard. $256,900 yard next to park, wood fence, open www.continentalmovers.net Framing, 301-220-1366. stairwell, fresh paint. Call Doug, 301- ������������������������������������������� 474-1320. TUTORING – Experienced teacher/tu- tor seeks students in Math, Biology and Coming Soon FOR SALE BY OWNER – Rare 2 JC LANDSCAPING SAT Prep. $35-40 per hour. Call 301- bdrm. studio, largest in GHI. Full house Beds trenched and mulched. GHI Townhome with addition. Bedroom and Full Bath on the main level. 602-6819 for more information. renovation, enlarged eat-in kitchen, Annuals, ornamental shrubs and This cinderblock townhome has been recently remodeled. $274,900 trees installed. dining room, bathroom, open-space WANTED ������������������������������������������� design downstairs, enlarged closets, Small tree removal. FULL OR PART-TIME POSITION screened porch, much more. $275,000. Shrubs and small trees trimmed – Helping elderly or infirm. CNA- 3-Level GHI 240-473-6817; to speak w/owner, call and pruned. certified. Call Mercy, (cell) 302-750- This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome has a full, finished basement with 301-802-1688. New lawn seeding or sod, other 4438. landscaping needs, bathroom. Large screened porch, remd. kitchen & more. $304,900 SOLD SERVICES 301-809-0528 ������������������������������������������� TRANSFER FILM, SLIDES, PHO- TOS – To VHS or DVD. Tape repair, Brick Townhome consumer editing. Photos made from Steps away from Roosevelt Center! This 2 bedroom all-brick home has a videotapes, etc. HLM Productions, Inc. Darling 301-474-6748. 12 1/2’ x 18 1/2’ living room. Call now for an appointment. $219,900 JACKIE’S CLEANING – No job too Real Estate Company ������������������������������������������� big or small. Estimates 301-731- 7303 Hanover Parkway, Suite D GHI with Extra Bath 0115. Greenbelt, MD 20770 Beautiful 3 br, 1 1/2 bath Frame GHI unit, many upgrades, new floor HOUSECLEANING – Low rates, free estimates. Weekly, biweekly, one-time. downstairs, move-in condition, great kitchen! Just $204,900 U.C. Lynn, 202-316-4271. 301-580-3712 CELL ������������������������������������������� SEAN’S LAWNS – We’re back. Grass- Mary Luddy 301-474-1010 OFFICE Lakewood - Corner Lot cutting/weedwhackin’. 301-446- 2414. [email protected] This 3 br, 1 1/2 bath home is in the heart of Greenbelt. Large bay win- PATTI’S PETSITTING – Let your dow with custom window treatment. Large yard & deck! $390,000 U.C. furry, feathered, finned or scaled friend Licensed MHIC ������������������������������������������� stay at home when you go away! Pet- Bonded #7540 sitting by a Professional Animal Care Overlooks Woodlands Insured Specialist! All types of animals, even Sliding glass doors that open onto a balcony in the master bedroom that mid-day walks! Very reasonable rates. Group discounts! References available. overlooks woodlands. Walk to Greenbelt Elementary! $174,900 U.C. Call Patti Brothers at 301-910-0050. ������������������������������������������� HARRIS LOCK & KEY – Rekeying HOME REMODELING SPECIALIST Corner Lot - Large 2-Room Addition and installing. Clay, Greenbelt. 240- 593-0828. Replacement Windows • Siding • Roofing 3 Bedroom townhome on a corner lot with large, 2-room addition and Repairs • Florida Rooms • Decks • Painting enlarged porch on the front. Lots of space for the money! $207,900 For Sale By Owner Kitchens • Additions • Bathrooms ������������������������������������������� Brick GHI Unit Steps from the Roosevelt Center. BRICK - BLOCK - CONCRETE Front Porch Addition Central air, ceiling fans, built-ins, Free Estimates/Town References Beautiful 2 BR townhome in move-in condition. Electric chairlift, addition dishwasher, washer/dryer. Hard- with skylights, extra 1/2 bath & deck - woodland views. $216,900 U.C. wood, parquet and carpet floors. “Serving Greenbelt For 30 Years” 19M Ridge Road (near Southway). Call Dick Gehring ������������������������������������������� $260,000 301/441-1246 Call Paula @ 301-474-5090 8303 58th Ave. • Berwyn Heights, MD Affordable Housing GHI 2 bedroom townhome with hardwood floors & new paint downstairs; new carpet on the top level. Updated kitchen & bath. $178,500 ������������������������������������������� Brick Townhome on Corner Lot This 2 bedroom home has central air and heating; a rarity for GHI! Close to Roosevelt Center - rear addition laundry room. $249,900 SOLD ������������������������������������������� You know us as JOHN & TAM- MY, a household name in Frame Townhome - End Unit Greenbelt for over 14 years. Great value in this 2 bedroom GHI home. Two bedrooms and two full We are the experts at clean- ing your home and giving levels. Lots of improvements at a bargain price! Just $164,900. U.C. you more time. Time for grandchildren, children’s ������������������������������������������� recreation, and each other. Call, let a familiar and trusted Brick End Unit With Large Addition name help you out. GHI townhome with 3 bedrooms & hardwood floors upstairs. Lower We offer : level addition has half-bath. Steps to Roosevelt Center. $264,900 U.C. –Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly service ������������������������������������������� –Spring cleaning any time of the year –Window cleaning Great Value –Help for special occasions This two bedroom townhome is adjacent to protected woodlands and –FREE estimates miles of hiking trails. Get out of the rent trap & buy now! $178,900 SOLD Professionals with the Personal Touch Phone 301-262-5151 Your Greenbelt Specialists Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 6, 2006 Hamilton Self-guided Trail Girl Scouts Open Hamilton Cemetery Trail Another Woodlands Resource by Theresa Henderson The easy 0.6-mile trail connects Hamil- by Doug Love The grand opening of the new ton Place and 44 Court “Hamilton Self-guided Trail” Ridge Road at Eastway. The Hamilton Self-guided on the Perimeter Trail when that was held on June 3 in conjunc- The trail traverses both Trail has opened. A wonder- is properly marked. tion with National Trails Day. a younger transition- ful addition to our resources for Soon I encountered excellent The development of the Hamil- al forest and a mature appreciating the green belt, it is examples of poison ivy and the ton Trail began with the vision oak and hickory forest accessible to anyone with the pignut hickory at Stops 4 and 5. of a local teen, Kristen Cler- through GHI woodland ability to step over a log and Just before we join the East- mont. Kristen has been active in parcels E and D. It walk through the woods. It is way Extended trail, a double- Girl Scouts for many years and also connects with sev- also very educational. Still, it blaze indicates a turn but fails wanted to end her tenure at the eral trails into the City could use improvement in suc- to indicate which way we should Cadette level by completing her of Greenbelt forest pre- ceeding years. turn. Going to the right would Silver Award. She envisioned serve. Follow the lav- My dog and I encountered the lead us to the abandoned jalopy an educational trail through GHI ender blazes to stay on trailhead at the end of the GHI and the Halloween Trail and woodlands. Her Troop 2799 the trail. Several plants office parking area, right at the eventually the north end of Wolfe Leader connected her with Matt found along the trail are edge of the woods. Trail guides Field. Berres who is a staff member described in a brochure are located in a mailbox at either At this point, we are in the of Greenbelt Homes, Inc. and that can be picked up end of the woods portion of the midst of the signs of the three the GHI Woodlands Committee at either end of the trail, which completes a loop on forest fires that occurred in the liaison. The Woodlands Com- trail (markers 1 and 8). the sidewalks between 44 Court late afternoon of the last day mittee embraced Clermont’s idea The brochure contains and this point. of school in 1990. I found the and offered expert guidance and interesting facts about After reading the description, cigarette that day that started the support throughout the project. each plant’s uses, his- Girl Scout Kristen Clermont, who con- I finally figured out the map, the first fire at the downhill end of Clermont also appreciates the tory and environmental ceived the idea for the Hamilton Trail, reads only part I hadn’t seen when I the burned area, which is on the help and support received from functions. over the trail guide. edited the trail guide. right. friends and family. Supplies for Take time out this Existing trails are marked with Following the Eastway Ex- the project were purchased from week to walk along lines of squares, a standard indi- tended trail past the Seven Oaks Clermont’s Girl Scout cookie Hamilton Trail. You’ll gain a lands and of our community cator of a trail. The self-guided campsite, where Save the Green sales. new appreciation of our wood- spirit! trail itself is indicated by a series Belt had their first woods party of solid lines between points A many years ago, we come to an and B, the trailheads. unmarked fork, at which a left Without a key, I had expected turn is indicated on the map. (I some sort of dashed line to dif- think all turns should be left in ferentiate the trail from the other Greenbelt!) lines on the map denoting eleva- We soon arrive at the back of tion and paved roads. But I fig- 44 Court, amidst barking dogs, ured that out and you can too. and find by the excellent paw- Right at the Point A Trailhead paw tree at Stop 7 that we have is Stop 1, the black walnut. It is missed the sassafras at Stop 6, a small one and growing vigor- although we did see three more ously, like the one I pulled up blazes to assure us that we were from my garden a few years ago. still on the trail. Let’s hope this one will continue Being more observant to- to be a type example for many ward the end of the trail, we years. As the first stop on the still missed the arrowwood at trail, it could be mistreated. But the last stop, as we talked with the mailbox is more likely to be the owners of the barking dogs vandalized. about their concerns with a ma- Carrying my dog, I followed jor trail passing close to their the map down a very tight but yards. They aren’t too happy straight trail I had used before with something getting their dogs to get to the garden plots. The riled up every few minutes on the actual trail bent slightly around weekends. the gardens, ending at the Hamil- The Return

ton Cemetery gravestone display, The trip back along the side- PHOTOS COURTESY OF THERESA HENDERSON where it joined the Perimeter walk was uneventful, except that Members of Troop 2799 and family and friends officially opened the new Hamilton Trail on National Trail without any blazes that I I thought I would be able to take Trails Day, June 3. Matt Berres of Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (kneeling in foreground) worked with the could see. If the actual trail fol- a shortcut back to GHI by con- troop in developing the trail. lows the road, the map does not necting at the back of courts 36 so indicate. and 38. If you follow the left- At the edge of the woods, I hand culvert, you are in poison encountered Stop 3, an excellent ivy. It can be avoided in the Watershed Watch Group Tours Anacostia example of a black locust, which right, dry culvert. But there told me that I had missed Stop is no good connection between by Shirley Middleton 2. But the woods beckoned and these courts. I would expect one I was off into the coolness. The but then I don’t live here. I sup- Despite predictions of a 90 elevation lines indicated that the pose such a link should be up to percent chance of rain June 24, trail would turn left just after the the residents. 11 people showed up at the Blad- creek and, sure enough, I was If I were to develop such a ensburg Waterfront Park to go on soon across the Diving Board trail, I would make it far too long the Beaverdam Creek Watershed bridge to where the giant tree and complex. As it is, it is the Watch Group’s boat tour of the once stood. I turned left, then perfect project for a Girl Scout to Anacostia River. Fortunately the followed the trail up the hill to initiate and for an average week- rain held off until night and the the right, knowing that the side end hiker to negotiate. canoeing was fine. trail indicated on the map dies But that doesn’t mean it can’t Jim Connolly of the Anacostia out almost immediately, although be improved. It is obvious to Watershed Society (AWS) was the it continues to Wolfe Field in the me that more blazes are needed. leader of the tour and began by other direction. The 44 Court terminus may have giving an overview of the Anacos- On the way up the hill, I no- to be moved, possibly to behind tia River, its history and the im- ticed the first lavender blaze. I the Methodist Church or maybe portance of the Beaverdam Creek am sure that groups that favor to another court. More stops can Watershed within it. We took off this color will appreciate its use be added. If we keep the straight in seven canoes with three guides Participants joined Jim Connolly (left) of the Anacostia Watershed here. It may have just been line map in the brochure, more from the AWS. Connolly pulled Society on June 24 to tour the Beaverdam Creek Watershed. Kristen’s favorite color for a detailed maps of the area should over at several places to point out blaze. I think it is a good choice be attached to the trailheads. notable features. The other canoes works with the community and the dueling grounds and to view because it can be differentiated In short, this trail is like pulled up alongside and “rafted” schools to educate citizens about the river side of the Kenilworth from the standard blue and green Greenbelt. It is extremely good, together (lining up next to each their river. Formerly residents Aquatic Gardens. Along the way blazes that we should be seeing but it can still be improved. other and holding onto the sides of along the river viewed it as a we also got to see local bird life other canoes) so everyone was able polluted eyesore and would have including osprey, blue herons, to hear what Connolly had to say. nothing to do with it. Now more snowy egrets, kingfishers and a He said that the Anacostia Wa- people are discovering the plea- red shouldered hawk. At the wet- tershed Society has been working sures of canoeing and kayaking lands site Connolly had us remain Get outside and appreciate the to restore the health of the Ana- along the river and students are silent for one minute to appreciate costia and that native plants and studying its returning health. the silence and natural sounds that animals were beginning to return. In addition to viewing a for- were audible there in the middle beauty around you! Six osprey nests are now found mer beaver dam (in honor of our of Washington, D.C. It was a along the river and wild rice has namesake), we got to hear about most enjoyable way to spend a taken hold in wetlands. The AWS the history of Dueling Creek and Saturday morning.