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News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 80, No. 14 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 FEBRUARY 23, 2017 City Residents Ask Away! City Council Previews North Core by Diane Oberg

Petitions were the order of the the developers have long been Infrastructure Detailed Site Plan day at the February 13 council promising potential buyers that a by Kathleen Gallagher meeting, with eight petitions re- walking/biking path was to con- ceived. As is their usual practice, nect the south core to the station. Q: What’s about 80 pages chosen for the FBI relocation of the DSP. Director of Planning council took no action on these The petition says the main issue long on 11” x 17” paper and still has been pushed back a number and Community Development petitions but will consider them is that WMATA will not permit needs a magnifying glass to read of times. For a while, a final Celia Craze and City Manager at future meetings, if council construction over an easement most of it? A: The North Core decision was expected to be an- Nicole Ard were also present. action is needed. (Council’s re- it owns until the location of the Infrastructure Detailed Site Plan nounced in December of last Bellah reported the city had sponse to a petition from Green- FBI headquarters building has (DSP) for the Greenbelt Station year, but in October word came been notified that the DSP was belt Advocates for Environmental been determined. Meanwhile, the “town center” and Metro garage. out that it would be delayed until being submitted by Beall’s group and Social Justice regarding a developers are running a shuttle The North Core DSP was the March, placing it firmly within to the Maryland-National Capital concept plan for the Lakeside to the station. Residents are con- topic of a January 30 workses- the bailiwick of the Trump ad- Park and Planning Commission. North tract was reported in the cerned that when the developers sion, in which city council met ministration. A copy was also provided to the February 16 issue.) turn operation of the community with city planning staff and Garth According to Beall at the time city, and review by the Advisory Reports of other issues and over to the homeowners asso- Beall, development manager for of the meeting, GSA met with Planning Board (APB) and the actions from this council meeting ciation, continuing to operate that Renard Development Company, the bidders and was in the pro- Greenbelt Advisory Committee are reported separately. shuttle will be cost-prohibitive. LLC. Beall and his group will cess of preparing for the final on Environmental Sustainability Access to Metro Concert Band develop the site if Greenbelt is Environmental Impact Statement (Green ACES) was in process. Greenbelt Station residents The Greenbelt Concert Band chosen to be the new home of (EIS) to reflect the added traffic Although it is expected that re- asked council to work with the petitioned council to waive the the FBI. impacts that would result from view by the State Highway Ad- Washington Metropolitan Area matching requirement for the The area primarily covers the the increase in parking require- ministration (SHA) and WMATA Transit Authority (WMATA) and funds it provides for the band’s existing Washington Metropolitan ments of last year. He said GSA will result in changes to the plan, other authorities to develop and director. Council has imposed a Area Transit Authority (WMATA) wants to make an announcement the city is reviewing it as if it implement a viable, sustainable new requirement that any group parking lot and road facilities. It in early March, and it should were a final design. solution for providing them ac- receiving operating funds from is a mixed-use transit-oriented be expected that once that oc- The staff recommendation was cess to the Greenbelt Metro sta- development comprising private curs, there will be a relatively for council to approve the plan tion. The petition noted that See PETITIONS, page 11 retail, residential apartments and short time to go to closing. The with some conditions. The re- hotel and office uses, as well as significance of the latter is that port describes the overall plan the parking facility for Metro having an approved DSP is a as “well-conceived and meets commuters. As an infrastructure requirement for going to closing. the needs of many competing Greenbelters’ Radio Show DSP, the document at this phase Community Planner Jessica includes the roadways, utilities Bellah presented the staff review See NORTH CORE, page 9 Addresses Sight and Vision and site layout but no buildings by Matt Arbach or detail on private develop- ment on the site. It also includes Council Discusses Crime, Greenbelters Rev- tree conservation, landscape and erend “Radio” Ray stormwater management plans. Raysor and his wife, The target for a decision by Police Staffing, Legislation the General Services Adminis- Rene Sewell-Raysor by Diane Oberg know that getting tration (GSA) on which of the older is accompanied three competing sites (Greenbelt, The recent attempted and ac- said that the air bag thefts ap- by an increased risk Landover or Springfield) will be tual break-ins at Roosevelt Center peared to be a one-time spike. of developing a dis- along with concerns about other They are easy to remove, he said, ability. This can be a What Goes On crime issues and police under- and disreputable auto shops can daunting and frighten- staffing were discussed at the charge much more than they pay ing prospect and one Saturday, February 25 February 13 meeting of the City for the stolen bags. There are a can often feel isolated 9 a.m. to noon, Donation Council. In addition, two resolu- variety of devices that drivers can and without support. Drop-Off, Parking lot between tions were introduced and council purchase to prevent such thefts, Information on ser- Municipal Building and took positions on several pieces he said. vices, equipment and Community Center of state legislation. In addition to the incidents advice from those Monday, February 27 Crime above, officers were also dealing in the know is very 7:30 p.m., CERT Meeting, The previous week, a vehicle with a sexual assault in Frank- often not readily on Greenbelt Police Station had been driven into the Mini lin Park where, Kemp reported, hand, yet is so vitally ARBACH MATT BY PHOTO Mart at Roosevelt Center and police arrested a suspect within 8 p.m., Council Meeting, important. To allevi- Reverend Ray Raysor the ATM stolen. Two unsuccess- 35 hours. Municipal Building. Live on ate this situation, they ful attempts were also made to The theft of ATMs is a region- produce Sight ’n Vision and Se- necessities that make navigating Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and break into the Sunoco station on wide issue, Kemp said. The de- nior Talk Radio. Their mission a new set of physical challenges 998 and streaming on Centerway. (See story in February partment is reviewing camera includes giving practical, detailed possible. They emphasize the greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv 16 issue.) In addition, there was a footage and other information and information concerning disability need for developing ease with the Tuesday, February 28 rash of driver’s side air bag thefts is coordinating with other law services and organizations and internet and email (often a spe- 3:30 p.m., Senior Citizen Ad- in Greenbelt East. equipment, such as wheelchairs, cial difficulty for seniors), these visory Committee, Community Acting Chief Thomas Kemp See POLICE, page 9 canes, disabled-friendly vehicles, now being the main conduits for Center etc.; outreach and the creation finding essential information and 7:00 p.m., Advisory Commit- of a system of support for those services. tee on Education, Municipal Raysor himself is blind. Hav- who feel isolated and alone; and Building exposure to significant legislation ing lost his sight at 13 through a ., Todd Turner and program development for the childhood incident, he learned to 7:00 p.m disabled. cope and persevere and ultimately Listening Session, Municipal Even though their goal is to spent 37 years as a food contrac- Building reach out to the entire spectrum tor for the Randolph-Sheppard 7:30 p.m., Green ACES/Green of age and situation, “the target program, which provides vend- Team, Community Center demographic is persons living ing opportunities for the blind Saturday, March 4 with disabilities and seniors who on public and private properties. 7 p.m., Buried Treasure, may experience age-related limi- He is a pastor at Saint Didy- Greenbelt Youth Musical, tations,” according to their web- mus Interdenominational Church Community Center site, sightandvisionradio.com. Of in Bladensburg, which focuses Sunday, March 5 frequent concentration are topics on the disabled. He says “The 1 to 3 p.m., Community Art such as learning to read Braille biggest challenge of blindness Drop-In, Community Center or converting one’s vehicle to ac- is getting people to accept that commodating a wheelchair. The most things that I set out to do 3 p.m. Buried Treasure, MICHAEL REINSEL BY PHOTO radio programs often deal with I can do given the training, the Greenbelt Youth Musical, Signs of spring, such as these purple crocuses, are beginning Community Center to appear in Greenbelt yards. the practical details and hands-on See RADIO, page 4 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, February 23, 2017

Correction The February 16, 2017, Letters to the Editor ERHS Celebrates High 2016 Graduation Rate story incor- THANKS! with concerned residents whose rectly identified the person in Thank you to GHI members huge presence influenced council charge of Multiple Pathways and Friends of the Woodlands to oppose the high-rise develop- at ERHS. The coordinator was Committee for helping to map, ment. Nicole Farrow. maintain and name trails in the Brian and Donna spent over largest GHI woodland parcel, eight months on their campaign from Plateau Place to Laurel to stop the Lakeside North devel- City Notes Hill Road. Your ingenuity at opment. They wrote many letters Horticulture/Parks Staff me- re-routing a dangerously eroded and ads in the Greenbelt News chanically removed invasive spe- portion of the Canyon Creek Trail Review and drafted the petition cies and corrected the shoulder is especially appreciated. These that ended up with over 600 slope of roadsides on Cherry- efforts are a major contribution signatures (to date). Greenbelt wood Lane, installed an Adopt-A- toward meeting the requirements Advocates for Environmental and Tree plaque at the Police Station, of the Forest Stewardship Plan Social Justice reached out to all inspected hazardous roadside agreed upon by the State of Greenbelt residents by holding trees and contacted owners, re- Maryland and Greenbelt Homes, five public events (two at the fire moved a large, downed white Inc. house, one at the library, one at pine with extensive root deg- Kathie Jarva, Chair, the Labor Day Festival and one radation at Schrom Hills Park, GHI Woodlands Committee at Green Man Festival). They edged and mulched the landscap- provided well researched factual ing at the Buddy Attick Park information to residents and en- shoreline, designed the annual Another View couraged them to reach out to flower beds for common areas This is to address some points their representatives. Their peti- and around city buildings, de- brought forward in a recent letter, tion was available at all of their signed a tree planting for Arbor ‘Observations on Council Meet- events for those who wanted to Day and continued to work on ing’, News Review 2/16/17. sign. All events were free and the tree replacement plan. They First, to use ‘fire-branded’ well-advertised. also continued to make repairs language such as “lynched” and Thank you Brian and Donna to the roofs and structures for “scolded” is, to be sure, offen- for organizing and encourag- three city-owned bus shelters in sive. The community at large ing Greenbelt residents to make Greenbelt East and made building was just curious why council had their voices heard. Thank you for repairs to the Beltsville gun range not taken a position on the Lake- providing a forum for our voices where the city police practice. side North Development Concept. through your public events, letter ‘Nuff said. writing initiatives and petition. Originally published on February 17, 2000. To state that there was “no Susan L. Smithers project” minimizes reality. Call it a concept, a proposal or a project-matters little. Greenbelters Step Up The drawings were struck, To Help Refugees Drop us a Line! aerial photos taken and survey Thanks to all Greenbelters Electronically, that is. stakes pounded. Something was who responded to an earlier ar- going on! ticle in the Greenbelt News Re- [email protected] The writer also doubts the view about the plight of refugees sincerity of Greenbelt Advocates. in our area. Donations totaling Movies since 1938 They set up shop at many Green- $500 were collected and matched Old Greenbelt Theatre belt gatherings from last spring by the Roosevelt Democratic 129 Centerway through this winter, answering Club for a total of $1,000 divided 301-329-2034 questions and informing the pub- between Lutheran Social Ser- www.greenbelttheatre.org Greenbelt lic. They took out ads in this vices of the National Capital Area newspaper. Was every HOA in (LSS) and the International Res- Members always $6.50! town canvassed? That, I cannot cue Committee (IRC). Despite the Adults $9, Senior/Student News Review speak to. But I can say that the Trump Administration ban and $8, Members $6.50, Kids $6 AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER community has been, in large the situation in the courts which part, kept up-to-date by the hard All shows before 5 PM: has left new refugee arrivals in a Adults $7, Members $6.50, 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 work of Greenbelt Advocates and sort of limbo, help is needed for Kids $5 Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 its supporters. refugees from Syria, Afghanistan OC = Open Captions [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) Mark Hanyok and Somalia who are already in CC = Closed Captions Maryland. All refugees, who are [email protected] (ads) THANKS mostly families with children, SHOWTIMES [email protected] (billing) have been vetted for a period of I would like to thank Brian Feb 24 – Mar 2 website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com and Donna Almquist, co-founders 18 to 24 months by five different Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar of Greenbelt Advocates for Envi- government agencies and most have been waiting in refugee FENCES ronmental and Social Justice, for Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 camps for much longer than that. (PG-13) (CC) (139 mins) all the work they did reaching Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 Help is needed with trans- Fri. 2:30, 5:15, 8:00 PM out to the community to organize Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 an effective movement to stop the portation to medical appoint- Sat. 3:00, 5:45, 8:30 PM ments, etc., when mass tran- proposed Lakeside North devel- Sun. 2:30 (OC), 5:15 PM STAFF opment. On Monday night (Feb. sit is inadequate, mentoring Cynthia Beck, Judy Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Arlene Clarke, Mon. & Tues. 5:15 PM Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Angie 13th) they were instrumental in Wed. 2:30, 5:15 PM Evans, Samantha Fitschen, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, James packing the city council chambers See LETTERS, page 8 Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Kyla Hanington, Thurs. 5:15 PM Amy Hansen, Solange Hess, Peggy Higgins, Rebecca Holober, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Jeff Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, Lesley Kash, Sue Krofchik, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Marcie Lissauer, Chris Logan, On Screen BOXTROLLS Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, (PG) (96 mins) - FREE! Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Patricia Novinsky, Gail Phillips, Marylee Platt, Peter Reppert, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Lola Skolnik, Shayna Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, The American Dream, Revisited Sat. 1:00 PM Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Lynn White, Stan Coming to Old Greenbelt Theatre this Friday, February 24 is Zirkin and Dea Zugby. Fences, August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, now a movie A NIGHT WITH THE STARS starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. Washington and Da- (240 mins) - FREE! CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: Karen Yoho [email protected] vis give two nuanced, towering, fierce and tender performances as Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Troy Maxon and his wife Rose in 1950’s working class Pittsburgh. Sun. 8:00 PM Franklin Park: Arlene Clarke 240-988-3351 Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association Black language – freeflowing, poetic, witty, brutal, raunchy – is Circulation and Distribution information also available at: vividly front and center, especially as spilled out by Denzel Wash- Storytime on Screen www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution/ ington. (60 mins) - FREE! Illiterate garbage collector Troy Maxon played baseball in the Mon. 10:30 AM Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc Negro Leagues but was too old to make the Majors after Jackie BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robinson broke the color barrier. Complicated, bitter and jealous, Documentary Oscar Shorts: Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Sylvia Maxon blocks his son Cory’s (Jovan Adepo) chance to win a col- PROGRAM A (76 mins) Lewis, treasurer; Tom Jones and Pat Scully. lege football scholarship. Mon. 2:30, 8:00 PM Echoes of Willy Loman’s failed American Dream (Arthur PROGRAM B (85 mins) Business Manager: Mary Halford Miller’s Death of a Salesman) and Eugene O’Neill’s searing family Tues. 2:30, 8:00 PM DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads—8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. “romances” haunt this exceptional drama. Its minute particulars give Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to it universal resonance. DYING LAUGHING address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or Director – Denzel Washington (89 mins) Wed. 8:00 PM brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. Writer – August Wilson, based on his play Mail subscriptions—$45/year. Running time: 138 minutes, Rating: PG 13 LIVE ACTION OSCAR Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. - Jim Link SHORTS (134 mins) OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thurs. 2:30, 8:00 PM Thursday, February 23, 2017 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

GCAN Hosts Talk At the MakerSpace Todd Turner Exploring Free Will Garden Club Meets On Transition Towns This weather is amazing; en- Listening Session Or The Lack Thereof For Plot Assignments On Wednesday, March 1, joy the outside and then come Residents are encouraged to Explorations Unlimited wel- The Greenbelt Community Greenbelt Climate Action Net- see what the Greenbelt makers attend a listening session for comes Jim Link on Friday, Feb- Garden Club will hold its plot work (GCAN) will present An are working on. community updates and discus- ruary 24 at 1 p.m., exploring the assignment meeting in Room Evening on Transition Towns Thursday, February 23: Coding sion about District 4 priorities. questions: Are we the masters of 114 of the Community Center on with Ruah Swennerfelt and Tran- Club from 7 to 8 p.m. Prince George’s County Coun- our fate and the captains of our Monday, March 6 beginning at sition Howard County in the Friday, February 24: Fermenta- cilmember Todd M. Turner (D) souls? Or are we merely dust in 7:30 p.m. If you are not able to Greenbelt Community Center, tion Fans from 7 to 9 p.m. will hold a series of Listening the wind, a prey to blind chance, attend or have questions, contact Room 114 from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 25: Open Sessions throughout the district’s without any control of our des- Martha Tomecek at 301-614- Swennerfelt will speak about Projects communities to hear directly from tinies? Come and find out what 0691. a movement called Transition Sunday, February 26: Anima- residents on issues of community Baruch Spinoza, Arthur Schopen- Towns and her efforts to help that tion Meetup from 2 to 4 p.m. concern. The meeting will include hauer, Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. movement grow. The Transition Tuesday, February 28: Chess updates on District 4 priorities, Martin Luther King, Jr. thought Preschool Open House Town Movement is about tran- Club from 7 to 9 p.m. the county’s proposed Fiscal Year and said about free will or the Greenbelt Nursery School sitioning to a world that is less Wednesday, March 1: Fiber 2018 spending plan and the Blue lack thereof. (GNS) will hold its annual open vulnerable to climate change and Fans from 6 to 9 p.m. Ribbon Commission’s final report Link is a popular Prince house on Saturday, February 25 less dependent on fossil fuels. It It’s time to sign up for Spring and recommendations. George’s Community College from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is invites people from all walks of Break Camp and the Maker A listening session will be SAGE instructor who has taught the start of registration for the life and political persuasions to Festival. Check the website at held Tuesday, February 28 at 7 in Greenbelt for many years. His school year beginning September come together to create vibrant, make125.org for details. p.m. in the Municipal Building. presentations and classes are al- 2017. resilient communities. There will be a final listening ways thought provoking, fun and GNS is a not-for-profit parent The talk will resonate with Menu for Senior session on Tuesday, March 7 at 7 informative. cooperative in its 75th year of anyone searching for ways to p.m. at the Glenn Dale Volunteer Explorations Unlimited is held operation. The school is certified engage meaningfully in life-af- Nutrition Program Fire Department, 11900 Glenn every Friday beginning at 1 p.m. by the Maryland State Depart- firming grassroots work, and who The Senior Nutrition Food Dale Boulevard, in Glenn Dale. at the Community Center. This ment of Education and accredited needs a reason for hope. and Friendship program pro- For additional information, presentation will be held in Room by the National Association for Swennerfelt is an activist, vides lunches for seniors Monday contact Tomeka Bumbry, District 114. Everyone is welcome to at- the Education of Young Children. homesteader, blogger and author through Friday at the Community 4 chief of staff, at 301-952-3094, tend and questions are always GNS offers classes for children of the book, Rising to the Chal- Center beginning at noon. Meals or [email protected]. encouraged. Call 301-397-2208 ages 2, 3 and 4. Full-day educa- lenge: The Transition Movement must be reserved by 11 a.m. two for more information. tional programs are available. and People of Faith. She currently days ahead so that enough food Families seeking pre-school serves on the boards of Vermont is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 Greenbelt Park Events Saturday, February 25, Wel- programs are invited to attend the Interfaith Power & Light and ext. 4215. come to Washington. Learn how open house, view the classrooms, Transition Town Charlotte, Ver- All meals include margarine, Greenbelt Park was established get information about the classes mont. She is active with Transi- coffee or tea and skim milk. to provide overnight camping fa- and meet the director, teachers tion U.S. and is helping to plan Menus for the week of February cilities for visitors to Washington, and parents. the first Transition U.S. national 27 are as follows: D.C. Come join the park ranger GNS is located in the Com- conference in July 2017. Monday, February 27: apple and learn about many historical munity Center at 15 Crescent Transition Howard County is juice, baked chicken with maple points of interest in D.C. Meet at Road. Free parking is available in the only active Transition Town mustard sauce, mashed spiced the Ranger Station at 10 a.m. the lot behind the Greenbelt Li- in Maryland. Members will share yams, Brussels sprouts, wheat Sunday, February 26, Charles brary. For more information, visit examples of their current work bread, sliced peaches Young, Man of Courage. Cel- the school’s website at greenbelt- groups and activities, including Tuesday, February 28: orange More Community Events ebrate Black History Month as nurseryschool.org or call 301- how they partner with numerous juice, chicken gumbo, brown rice, we journey through the life of the 474-5570. local organizations on sustain- mixed greens, cornbread muffin, are located throughout the first African-American superinten- ability efforts on everything from fresh fruit dent in the National Park Service. paper. water and food to energy and Wednesday, March 1: menu Meet at the Ranger Station at 2 economy. not available p.m. As always, the last portion of the evening is reserved for an- Utopia Film Festival Presents nouncements and updates on lo- cal and national issues GCAN is Sunday, Feb. 19, Wed., Feb 22, & Fri. Feb. 24 following. For more information, Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) Beginning at 8 PM contact Lore Rosenthal, lore@ 2nd Floor, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204 simplicity-matters.org or 301- www.greenbeltaccesstv.org • Studio: 301-507-6581 “In the Magic of the Green Mountains (2014),” 345-2234. “The Random Effect (2014),” Free and Open to the Public and “Planet You (2010)” GCF Grant Writing Workshop General Membership Annual Meeting On Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) The Greenbelt Community Members are encouraged to attend. Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels Foundation is offering a free Sunday, March 26th, 3-5PM in the GATe Studio workshop to Greenbelt organiza- tions and cooperatives interested Check out our Channel on Comcast 77 and Verizon Fios 19 Text gen layout for GAC ad, 4 columns by 5 inches for the in applying for a grant. The work- GreenbeltFeb 23, 2017 Arts edition Center shop will be held Tuesday, March To view our schedule, visit: www.greenbeltaccesstv.org 7 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the And click on “Channel” OPENINGOPENING NEXTNEXT WEEK WEEK Greenbelt Police Station Meeting The 25th Annual Putnam County Room. This workshop will use the Spelling Bee GCF application form and focus on writing a successful application for funding for projects in Green- belt. The spring grant application deadline is April 15. To attend, please email info@ greenbeltfoundation.net. For more information visit the GCF website at greenbeltfoundation.net.

Arts Advisory Board To Meet March 7 The Greenbelt Arts Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday,

March 7 at 7 p.m. at the Com- March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8PM munity Center Art Gallery, Room March 12, 19 at 2PM 112. The agenda includes discus- sion of grant applications from Ticket prices: $25 General Admission, $22 the Friends of the New Deal Café Students/Seniors/Military, $14 Youth (12 and under with adult) COMING SOON: Arts, the Greenbelt Concert Band Tribute - Apr 21 - May 13 COMING- Directed by Gayle SOON Negri and the Greenbelt Arts Center. She SpeakChokings -Tribute June Out 2the -– 18AprKudzu - Guest 21 -- Apr. May Production 10-26 13 – Directed- Directedfrom the by byRude Gayle Billie Mechanicals Negri Colombaro For additional information, con- She SpeaksCeltic – June Concert 2 - 18 by – the Guest Homespun Production Ceilidh from Band the Rude- May Mechanicals 1 tact Nicole DeWald, staff liaison: [email protected] or For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or email: [email protected] or 240-542-2057. BOOK TICKETS ONLINE at www.greenbeltartscenter.org

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RADIO continued from page 1 Delegate Washington Urges technique and the technology.” offering help to the disabled, but Action on Immigration Issues Consider the predicament of for the disabled to then become Condolences to family and someone who has been success- advocates for others with similar friends of Ronald Fluke, who by Nancy Solomon ful and independent all their life, issues. It is their call to action, died on February 5, 2017. He was preceded in death in January State Delegate Alonzo Wash- the House public hearing. Hear- who out of nowhere is struck a regular part of every program. ington filled the New Deal Café’s ings are at 1 p.m. Washington down with something like blind- Says Raysor, “I challenge persons by his wife, Donna Fluke. The Flukes were long-time residents back room as he held a Table suggested getting there at 11 a.m. ness, infirmity or mental illness. with disabilities to get involved Talk about immigration issues on to sign up to speak. Where does one turn? How in their community to raise the of Boxwood Village. Congratulations to William February 18. In addition to many He provided this synopsis of can they work as they once did? visibility and capabilities of per- citizens, the audience included legislation: “Prohibiting a speci- How does one manage to pay sons with disabilities.” (Billy) Rosenberg, who was awarded a 2016 Commissioners’ Mayor Emmett Jordan, Council- fied government agent from tak- bills with a sudden decrease in The Sight ’n Vision and Se- member Judith Davis and County ing specified actions for immi- financial resources? One can nior Talk Radio shows can be Engineering Scholarship worth $1,000. Rosenberg, an honor Councilmember Todd Turner. gration enforcement purposes; quickly feel alone and forsaken, heard on Tuesdays from 7 to Washington specifically asked prohibiting a law enforcement taken drastically from the normal 8 p.m. on harambee.radio.com, graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School, is a freshman at folks to come to Annapolis to official from stopping, arrest- course of life. Many of the Ray- Fridays at 3 p.m. on blogtalk at support proposed Maryland En- ing, searching or detaining an sors’ listeners share this experi- radio.com/marketingpulpit, and the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of forcement and Governmental individual for purposes of in- ence and have become regular every second and fourth Saturday Trust Act (SB0835 in the Senate vestigating a suspected immigra- fixtures on their show, offering at 8:30 to 9 a.m. on Praise 106.1. Maryland College Park, special- izing in mechanical engineering. and HB1362 in the House) on tion violation or inquiring about their stories, encouragement and More information can be found at February 21 for the Senate public specified matters; requiring the wisdom. One listener in particu- baltimorepraise.com. Congratulations to Edward Ja- hoda who won the grand prize in hearing and on February 28 for Attorney General, in consultation lar received his first-ever helping with stakeholders, to develop and hand from hearing the radio show the science fair at Eleanor Roo- sevelt High School. His experi- adopt model policies for a speci- while living in Colorado. He fied purpose; etc.” now often calls in. National Gallery Hosts ments related to Benford’s Law in Fat Tuesday Pancake mathematics. Benford’s Law, for Supper at Mowatt In addition, many nonprofit Disability affects not just the The Heart of a Woman groups were represented including Carmen Balthrop, soprano, readers not mathematically fully On Shrove Tuesday, Febru- disabled, but of equal impor- International Rescue Commit- and José Cáceres, piano, will informed, states that in many ary 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., tance, the caregiver. The stress of tee, CASA, Maryland Multicul- give a performance entitled The naturally occurring collections of Mowatt Memorial United Meth- providing assistance to a loved tural Youth Centers and Liberty’s Heart of a Woman on Wednes- numbers, the leading significant odist Church will host its Shrove one demands time, patience and Promise. These representatives day, March 1 at 12:10 p.m. in digit is likely to be small. Tuesday Pancake Supper. All resources. One can often feel explained what “hands on” needs the West Building, West Garden Please share your news for are welcome. Shrove (or Fat) underappreciated and put-upon. they had in terms of volunteers, Court of the National Gallery of the next Our Neighbors col- Tuesday is recognized annually The couple devotes many of their etc., to help new refugees and Art. umn by sending complete de- the day before Ash Wednesday. shows to this important issue. existing immigrants in this area. The spirit of America has al- tails on your news to editor@ Christians everywhere prepare The Raysors’ first radio show One speaker spoke about Presi- ways been revealed through song. greenbeltnewsreview.com. for Lent by cleaning out their was done out of Silver Spring dent Trump’s executive orders on Be it religious, blues, comic or larders of excesses such as eggs, and began in September, 2012. immigration issues (particularly deeply plaintive, American mu- flour and milk. Come share at 40 Currently, their radio show is Travel Ban & Priorities Memo). broadcast out of Baltimore, while sic’s composers have always GCC Serves Pancakes Ridge Road. For more informa- two internet-radio shows are pro- known how to write it down. In Shrove Tuesday Pancake Din- tion, call 301-474-9140. duced from their home in Frank- The Heart of a Woman, journey ner will be served at Green- lin Park. Raysor is the brain- straight to the heart of America belt Community Church United child, says Sewell-Raysor, as well through the music of some of Church of Christ on Tuesday, February 28. The dinner is sched- Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church as the main producer and inter- its greatest composers: Camille 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt viewer. Sewell-Raysor assumes Nickerson, David DiChiera, Sam- uled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors the duties of studio manager and uel Barber, Leslie Adams, Charles the church social hall. The church www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 guest researcher, in addition to Davidson and Lee Hoiby. is located at 1 Hillside Road. some of the interviewing. Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor Raysor asserts the three-part mantra of every program: “in- Obituaries Worship Service 10 a.m. formative, inspirational and en- The News Review publishes obituaries of Greenbelt residents, Sunday breakfast with Pastor Fay 8:30. tertaining.” A typical program past or present. often begins with what he calls You write it or we will if you prefer. We try to include infor- “the good, the bad and the ugly,” mation about participation in various activities and organizations, a 15-minute, often humorous, run Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church where the person lived and something about the family. A pho- 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi down of current developments in tograph and service information should be included. There is no Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org the world of the disabled. A reg- charge. ular segment as well are the ad- Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community ventures of Raysor and his seeing February 26 10 a.m. eye German shepherd, Ray-Tiko, as they navigate the travails of "The Workshop of Our Common Endeavor" life. Both Raysors emphasize the fun aspect of their show, despite “God has created the world as one—the boundaries The Rev. Evan Keely, Interim Minister; with Carla Miller, DMRE; Van Summers, are marked out by man.” - Baha’i Writings Worship Associate; and the Choir its serious subject matter. Building and maintaining a beloved community of memory and hope demands much Broadcasts frequently feature of us, and brings much joy and beauty into our lives. experts on various organizations such as the Social Security Ad- ministration and the Department Greenbelt Baha'i' Community of Rehabilitation Services. These Greenbelt Community Church organizations can be intimidating 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST and confusing at first, and often [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) require a professional to help Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings navigate their procedures when the inevitable snags occur. Other www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org organizations often featured are ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH the D.C. Center for Independent 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Living, American Council for the 301-474-4322 Blind, the National Foundation Mass Schedule: Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff, Pastor for the Blind, Oneness Mobil- Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. ity and the D.C. Public Library, which offers programs for the Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. blind. Mishkan Torah Both Raysor and his wife Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. stressed that of particular im- Congregation portance for them is not only Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali- tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes your extended family in the 21st century. Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, i.e. family service at 7:30 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Catholic Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. Community Come worship God with us! Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. of Greenbelt Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. Sunday School 9:45AM Opportunity for leadership development. MASS Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. Sundays 10 A.M. Worship Service 11:00AM Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. Municipal Building Interfaith families are welcome. ALL ARE WELCOME. 101 Greenhill Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (301) 474-­‐4212 www. greenbeltbaptist.org and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

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Create Mosaic, Encounter Adventure The Greenbelt Recreation De- partment Arts Program invites guests to collaborate in the cre- ation of a colorful mosaic for public display using recycled bottle caps as tiles. All ages are City Information invited to participate in this free GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MEETINGS FOR WEEK OF FEB. 27-MAR. 3 Community Art Drop-In work- Municipal Building, February 27, 2017 – 8:00 p.m. shop on Sunday, March 5 from Monday, February 27 at 7:30pm, CERT MEETING, at the 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community ORGANIZATION Greenbelt Police Department, 550 Crescent Road. On the Center. The workshop will be led Call to Order Agenda: Special election of Volunteer Manager leadership position, by Karen Arrington, one of seven Roll Call Discussion of membership categories, reports and new business. artists in residence with studios Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Monday, February 27 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUN- at the center. All materials will Consent Agenda – Approval of Staff Recommendations CIL MEETING at the Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. be provided. No reservations are (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be ap- Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and 998, and Streaming at www. needed. proved as recommended by staff, subject to removal from greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv Following the workshop, stay the Consent Agenda by Council.) for a 3 p.m. ticketed perfor- Approval of Agenda and Additions Tuesday, February 28 at 3:30pm, SENIOR CITIZEN AD- mance of Buried Treasure, the VISORY COMMITTEE at Community Center, 15 Crescent 2017 Greenbelt Youth Musical. COMMUNICATIONS Road. On the Agenda: Open Forum report, FORA/GAIL update, Encounter gnomes, dragons, pix- - Presentations Widowed Persons update, Not For Seniors Only and Spring pro- ies and more in a moving tale Anacostia Trails Heritage Area grams and registrations. - Petitions and Requests of underground adventure suit- Tuesday, February 28, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDU- (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the City able for audience members of CATION at Municipal Building (library), 25 Crescent Road. Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) all ages. Advance ticket purchase 7:00pm Meeting w/Facilitators; 7:45pm Regular meeting. On - * Minutes of Council Meetings is recommended; for assistance, the Agenda: Educator Awards - Preparations, Starter Kits for PTAs, contact the Community Center - Administrative Reports and Updates – Report on voting age petition, Program with Berwyn business office at 301-397-2208. - *Committee Reports Heights, Grants For more information about LEGISLATION City of Greenbelt arts programs, Tuesday, February 28 at 7pm, COUNTY COUNCIL MEM- - A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of visit greenbeltmd.gov/arts and BER TODD TURNER’s LISTENING SESSION at Municipal Consultant Work to Develop a Recreation and Park Fa- follow Greenbelt Recreation Building (Council Room), 25 Crescent Road. 7:00pm Meet- cilities Master Plan for the City of Greenbelt from Green- ARTS on Facebook. Arts pro- ing w/Facilitators; 7:45pm Regular meeting. The “Listening grams are sponsored in part by Play, LLC at a Cost Not to Exceed $50,000 Session” will provide an update on District 4 priorities and achieve- the Maryland State Arts Council. - 2nd Reading, Adoption ments, FY18 Budget, the Blue Ribbon Commission report, and - A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of discuss issues that are important to you and your community. Landscaping Services from Lorenz Inc. at a Cost Not to Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30pm, GREEN ACES/GREEN Exceed $47,984 - 2nd Reading, Adoption At the Library TEAM at Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. On the Jazz Storytime OTHER BUSINESS Agenda:Updates from Sustainability Framework / Green Team Monday, February 27, 7 p.m. - Audit Services for FY 2017 Circles, Making a video of Green Team activities, Upcoming activi- Bring your preschooler and join - State Legislation ties. us for stories, songs and more - Council Activities Wednesday, March 1: No Council Meeting with a focus on famous African - Council Reports American jazz artists. - State Legislation Detailed agendas are posted on www.greenbeltmd.gov. Ready 2 Read Storytimes. * - Referral to the Advisory Committee on Trees This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation Ages 3 to 5: Wednesdays at * - Renewal of County Liquor Licenses that a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. 10:15 a.m., Mondays at 7 p.m., * - Reappointments to Advisory Groups Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Ages 2 to * - Resignations from Advisory Groups VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES 3: Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m., Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. Newborn MEETINGS There are currently vacancies on: Advisory Planning Board, to age 2: Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular Coun- Arts Advisory Board, Employee Relations Board, For- and 11:15 a.m. cil meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens are invit- est Preserve Advisory Board, Greenbelt Advisory Com- With Pen in Hand. Adults, ed to attend. If special accommodations are required for any disabled mittee on Environmental Sustainability, Park and Recre- person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the meeting Monday, March 6, 7 p.m. Novice ation Advisory Board, Senior Citizen Advisory Board and to experienced writers are wel- day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 or e-mail [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. Youth Advisory Committee. come to find their creative voice For information on how to apply contact 301-474-8000. through writing. Share ideas, be inspired and participate in group GREENBELT RECREATION DEPARTMENT critiques. All genres welcome. GREENBELT YOUTH MUSICAL 2017 Greenbelt Community Art Drop-In Crazy 8s! Season 4 (Grades 3 Sunday, March 5 to 5). Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. Crazy 1-3pm. Free. Greenbelt Community Center 8s is an after-school math club 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Ph. 301-397-2208 designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week Crazy BURIED Sponsored by: The City of Greenbelt, Maryland. Greenbelt 8ers build stuff, run and jump, Recreation Department Arts Program. make music and make a mess. Contact staff for registration in- PRESS CONTACT: Nicole DeWald, Arts Supervisor, formation. TREASURE [email protected] African History and Culture An Underground Musical Adventure Lecture Series. Tuesday, March Greenbelt Community Center Auditorium The Greenbelt Recreation Department Arts Program invites guests to collaborate in the creation of a colorful 7, 7 p.m., Forgotten Fighters: 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 African Americans and World mosaic for public display using recycled bottle caps as our War I, presented by historian Saturday, March 4, 7:00 pm tiles. All ages are invited to participate in this free Com- C.R. Gibbs. munity Art Drop-In workshop on Sunday, March 5, from Sunday, March 5, 3:00 pm 1-3pm at the Greenbelt Community Center. The workshop Saturday March 11, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm will be led by Karen Arrington, one of seven Artists in Resi- dence with studios at the Community Center located at 15 Josh is as brave as a lion, Harriet is as wise as an owl, and Crescent Road in Greenbelt, Maryland. All materials will Miranda is always as good as gold – or so they think, until an adventure in the Underworld challenges their surface notions be provided. No reservations are needed. and impels the trio to a deeper understanding of courage, wis- dom, and goodness. In a world where dragons and gnomes REGISTER FOR GREENBELT are real, can three high-school kids break a spell of ignorance RECREATION and rescue Sophia, the Underworld’s rightful queen? CAMP PROGRAMS Tickets: $5 Advance sales at 301-397-2208 Registration open for all Holy Cross Resident registration is now open to all Thrift Store for Greenbelt’s popular camp programs DONATION DROP-OFF for children ages 31/2-14. Spring Camp, Every Thursday Green Drop Charitable Donations Spring Circus Camp and Fast Break 10am – 4pm https://www.gogreendrop.com/acceptable-items/ Basketball Clinic are available during Saturday, February 25 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Spring Break. Good, clean clothes for women, or until the truck is full. Choose from Kinder Camp, Camp Pine Tree, Youth on the Go, men and children! Parking lot between City Office and Community Ctr. Creative Kids Camp, Performance Camp, Camp Encore, and Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. Circus Camp in the Summer. Also available are Before and After Info: City of Greenbelt Recycling Office at Care, and a variety of After Care Classes. Download brochure at www.greenbeltmd.gov/camps 6905 Greenbelt Road 301-474-8308 Info: 301-397-2200 Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, February 23, 2017

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We now have over 30,” ty charity activities, a said Karen Haseley, therapeutic core support element recreation supervisor for the City of the Auxiliary unit of Greenbelt. is veterans programs SAGE courses typically have such as the Mary- 13 to 15 class days over seven land Center for Vet- weeks, Haseley said. For a fee erans Education and of $75 per trimester to Prince Training (MCVET), George’s Community College, located in Baltimore. 136 OF AMERICAN LEGION POST COURTESY PHOTO students can take as many classes Sandi Dutton, a Sandi Dutton (left) with Joseline A. Pena-Mel- as they want. The city receives ANNE GARDNER BY PHOTO long-time member of nyk, Maryland Delegate dring Pena-Melnyk's no monetary compensation. Ellen Lee, Bob Rudd and Kathy Perkinson study drawing in a the Greenbelt Auxil- visit to the Maryland center for Veterans Edu- One SAGE instructor, Susan SAGE class on February 21. iary and past national cation and Training located in Baltimore Crane, has been an art teacher Auxiliary president, for 30 years. She started teaching Riderwood and Greenbelt – might Kathy Perkinson is in Crane’s was recently recog- SAGE courses about a decade interfere with her own art. Turns Tuesday drawing class, which nized by MCVET in a 21 Gun ter daily serves more than 200 ago, stepping in for a friend di- out, it had the opposite effect. has a mix of beginner, inter- Salute. The award recognizes veterans from around the United agnosed with breast cancer. The Crane said,“I’m more tired, but mediate and advanced artists. her service to the 21-year-old States. friend got better – and Crane it hasn’t crippled my creativity. Perkinson used to sketch a lot in program that, through counsel- “The MCVET program is stuck with SAGE. If anything, it’s expanded what I her twenties. “I’m in my sixties ing, training and education, helps essentially an opportunity for Crane, who has a paint studio, know of art.” In her class, Crane now,” she said. “I’m returning homeless and other men and character transformation,” Dut- initially worried that the busy sees a lot of returning students, to it.” women veterans rejoin their com- ton said. “MCVET gives them teaching schedule – private les- a theme common among SAGE Among the most popular munities as productive citizens. an opportunity to improve their sons as well as group courses at teachers. SAGE classes are yoga and med- The facility’s executive direc- education, work and social skills. itation. One trimester, Haseley tor, Jeff Kendrick, said, “San- When they graduate they have taught a yoga class with more di’s leadership as president of the tools they need to continue Spotted in Key West, Florida than 40 students. “That was a MCVET’s board of directors the process of becoming produc- challenge,” she said. A typical enhanced program operations tive members of their communi- class has between 12 and 15 and, through collaboration with ties. I look forward to continuing students. Maryland and national veterans my participation in the MCVET Katrina Boverman start- organizations, bolstered MCVET’s program that is accomplishing so ed teaching SAGE meditation national reputation for service to much assisting our veterans.” This Green- courses in 2011. She was a so- homeless veterans.” According Butch Hicks is the public af- belt sign (half cial worker for several decades to MCVET’s statistics, the cen- fairs coordinator for Post 136. way down the before she turned to meditation post, under and earned a masters in applied Havana) was healing art. “The purpose of my LISTEN to the spotted in Key class is to have a chance to be West, Florida. quiet, go still and go within,” NEWS REVIEW According to Visually impaired Boverman said. She too has a may listen for free contributors core group that has been com- Call Metropolitan to the Green- ing back to her classes for years. The Bus Washington Ear belters face- Boverman said that teaching her 301-681-6636 book page, the SAGE students has helped her No special equipment needed sign was put find peace. “Just getting prepared Seniors and Customers with up by former for the class helps me to become Greenbelter more peaceful, more centered Disabilities RIDE FREE Bobby Mon- and more focused.” gelli, who now Registration for SAGE cours- owns the Hog es is closed for the spring tri- Fish Restau- mester. A more limited number rant in Key of courses will be offered in the West. summer, Haseley said, due to the camps and recreation activi- ties that take over in the warmer months. Julie Depenbrock is a Uni- versity of Maryland graduate student in journalism writing for HIDDEN PHOTO BY ALLISON CALDEIRA BY PHOTO the News Review. FIGURES

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Volksmarchers Walk Greenbelt Snippets from the Past On Saturday, March 18 the Letters continued Great Greenbelt Volksmarchers, in celebration of their 30th and English language practice and area. Greenbelt’s 80th anniversary, Measles Reach Epidemic food shopping, and funds are Do you know where your an- will hold Walk Greenbelt as De- always needed. Refugees are ex- cestors came from? Think about signed 80 Years Ago and Green- Point in Greenbelt pected to be independent in three it. Many came from Europe pen- belt Now. There will be options months. Imagine yourself and niless, lacking education and with for 5K and 10K walks, difficulty With 85 cases of measles responsible for most the pres- your family in this situation. LSS a religion that was not accepted level rated 2B. reported up to Wednesday ent local cases. and IRC use private donations to in the U.S. at the time they came. The walks will begin in front night Greenbelt finds itself Although three to five new extend government funds and to Think about what kind of country of the Youth Center. Walkers faced with the worst epidemic cases are appearing daily, Dr. assist refugees with the goal of you want the United States to be. must start between 9 a.m. and 1 in its history. Dr. William Eis- Eisner was firm in stating that independence in six months. Now let’s get busy and put our p.m. and finish by 4 p.m. Two ner, acting director of public the spread of measles here can LSS is working with refugees convictions to work! loops, each 5K, will feature Old health for the town, took ac- be eliminated in 17 days if in Hyattsville and Riverdale. Sara Hale Henry Greenbelt and its garden paths tion early in the week to check parents will see that their chil- There are security requirements. or newer areas with their garden the spread of the highly con- dren not only stay home from You must apply online at LSSN- paths and the lake. Both trails are tagious disease by requesting school, but remain isolated CA.org and pay a one-time fee Wild Wolves Program on sidewalks with natural sur- all children who have not yet from others for that length of of $30 for a background check. On Monday, February 27 from faces with small hills, presenting had the American measles to time. Sara and Austin Henry (301- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., kids ages 5 some difficulty for strollers and be kept home from school and Serum Available 552-0042) of the Roosevelt Club to 7 can discover how wolves wheelchairs. isolated for 17 days, the length “There is a serum avail- will be working with LSS and survive in the wild and learn The walks are free; there are of time for exposure to result able for use against measles.” St. Ambrose Catholic Church- what makes them such wonderful fees for new walker packets, In- in appearance of symptoms. Dr. Eisner told the Coopera- Cheverly which has an active wild creatures. ternational Volksmarch credit and Dr. Eisner indicated that tor. “Children who have been refugee program going in Hyatts- Public programs at the Patux- event books. the number of cases was still exposed to a case of measles ville and Riverdale. You will be ent Research Refuge are free al- For more information, call on the increase, and that cases should receive serum with- contacted when help is needed though advance registration is re- Yvonne Pennington at 301-431- in increasing severity were ap- in two to four days after the after you fill out the required quired by calling 6668, [email protected], pearing as the disease passed rash in the case of measles to form online. 301-497-5887. For or visit ava.org or mdvolks.org. from one carrier to another. which they have been exposed. If you prefer to work with more information He commented on the large The result will be a very mild IRC, call their Silver Spring of- visit the website number of cases appearing attack of the disease free from fice at 301-562-8633 for work at fws.gov/refuge/ Stuff a Bus Collects along the entire Eastern Coast, complications for these pro- with refugees in the Silver Spring Patuxent. Food for the Homeless and stressed the necessity of tected children,” he said. All Prince George’s County Public prompt reporting of new cases physicians have this serum Schools (PGCPS) is showing love and of strict quarantine in or- available. der to prevent possible deaths “There is a way to pre- in February to the Capital Area PRELIMINARY AGENDA Food Bank and students served either from measles or from vent an attack of measles for through the system’s Homeless pneumonia and other complica- children who are delicate or GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Education Office as part of its tions which often follow. who are under two years of Thursday, March 2, 2017 Symptoms Described age.” Dr. Eisner added. “This Giving Together community ser- vice initiative. In the early stages of mea- serum confers immunity for

On Saturday, February 25, sles symptoms are similar to only three or four weeks, how- those of the common cold – ever.” Those residents unable 1. GHI Executive session Meeting (Closed to Members) – PGCPS will host a Stuff-a-Bus Begins at 7.00 p.m. event to collect nonperishable running nose, sore throat and to afford the cost of serum are • food items and school supplies a cough, running eyes and a invited with him to discuss the Approval of Minutes: Executive Session Meeting held on fever. The rash appears later It use of parent blood for im- February 2, 2017 at Wegmans Woodmore, 9001 McHugh Drive, Lanham, from 11 is during the early stage that munization. • Contract in the Negotiation Stage for Repairs and a.m. to 3 p.m. Requested dona- measles are most contagious In addition to measles, cas- Improvements of a Unit tions include canned fruits, veg- and Dr. Eisner reported that es of chickenpox are also be- • Discussing matters pertaining to personnel many children with appar- ginning to appear. etables, meat, whole grains, dried 2. GHI Open Session – Begins after the GDC Open session beans, cereal, peanut butter, juice, ent colds have been allowed From the Greenbelt Coop- to play with others or go to erator, February 27, 1942 meeting granola bars and raisins. • Approval of Minutes: Special Open Session Meeting held School supplies (composition school. This he claimed, was on February 2, 2017 books, three-ring binders, divid- ers, notebook paper, crayons, • Approval of Minutes: Regular Open Session Meeting held pens and pencils) are also being on February 2, 2017 collected. • Buildings Committee’s Proposal for Revisions to the Giving Together, launched late Member Handbook Rules, Paragraph X.D. Construction last year, engages students, staff 2017 Softball Season Specifications and school communities in coor- Men 60 years of age and up • ARC’s Recommendation re: Roof Shingle Colors for Frame dinated monthly service activities Homes such as donation drives and fun- Women 50 years of age and up • ARC’s Report re: Review of two rain barrels proposed for draisers. The campaign also aims play softball twice a week during the summer with the… to raise awareness of social issues use in GHI by the City of Greenbelt’s Sustainability and health concerns. The Febru- GREENBELT SENIOR SOFTBALL TEAM Coordinator ary awareness campaign has fo- Information contact: • Communications Committee’s Recommendations for cused on preventing heart disease George Harrison (301) 538-3636 – Manager increasing member feedback and meeting participation and stroke in collaboration with Jasper Pendergrass (301) 248-8462 – Assistant Manager using technology the American Heart Association. • Companion Animal Committee’s Proposal to collaborate With assistance from local with the City on an Education Program about Pet Sanitation nonprofits, businesses and orga- Requirements nizations, Giving Together mobi- • lizes more than 200 schools and Greenbelt Youth Baseball Companion Animal Committee’s Proposal to initiate a centers, over 131,000 students Registration 2017 ‘Yellow Dog Program’ and approximately 19,000 em- • Review draft of the Revised Fee Deferral Policy submitted ployees to support individuals Spring Season by the Finance Committee and groups in need throughout • Establish final date for Members to return survey forms Prince George’s County. and Fee-for- Service Proposals for the 2017 phase of the Onsite on Saturday, January 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, Homes Improvement Program 25th, and March 4th (10am - 12 pm) • Proposed revisions to GHI’s Bylaws th @ Greenbelt Youth Center and Springhill Lake Youth Center • Draft agenda for the May 11 Annual Membership (Bring a copy of Child’s Birth Certificate & Photo ID) Meeting • Items of Information: Online through May 7th @ greenbeltyouthbaseball.siplay.com o PG County’s Pet Waste Summit WMCCAI Training Program re: Budgets & o st *Residents: $60 Early Bird, $70 after March 5 ($50 for each additional sibling) Reserves Studies on March 21

*Non-Residents: $80 Early Bird, $90 after March 5 ($50 for each additional sibling) Babe Ruth Limited Scholarships are available. To request a sign language interpreter for a board meeting, Baseball Signups go to http://www.ghi.coop/content/interpreter-request-form, For more information please: or go to the GHI Office (One Hamilton Place) or contact us by phone (301-474-4161) or fax (301-474-4006). Players 13-15 Email [email protected] And 16-19 Phone League Secretary Lance Beasley at 202-391-7320 We are always looking for Coaches, Board Members, and Volunteers; please contact us for more information. Regular Board meetings are open to Members Call Ian at For more information, visit our website: www.ghi.coop 240-305-7458 Hablamos Español! Llamor 301-536-8059 Thursday, February 23, 2017 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Police Blotter NORTH CORE continued from page 1 interests in a project site with of maintaining the walkway that ty will not require it, the city severe space constraints.” Bellah comes through to the station from believes it should be revised. Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, added that Green ACES will raise North College Park, not only for Beall said they have proceeded www.greenbeltmd.gov/police some concerns about stormwater access to the Metro Station but all along with the idea of meeting Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about management, the APB is placing also to any available businesses. upgraded stormwater management incidents. its emphasis on the bike infra- Davis asked if there could be an requirements. structure. enclosed area for bicycle parking, “We are committed to exceed- Assault old Greenbelt resident was ar- Bellah presented a slide show similar to the one at the College ing the legal requirements,” he February 11, 12:11 p.m., 6000 rested and charged with driving demonstrating the mindboggling Park Metro Station. Bellah con- said, adding that they will give block Greenbelt Road. A worker while impaired by alcohol and confluence of state, city and pri- firmed that was the intention and the city the right to approve those at Subway sandwich shop said other traffic-related charges as a vate roadways, as well as pedes- that it would be located quite plans. a man made a purchase, then at- result of officers investigating a trian walkways and bicycle paths close to the Metro. Toward the end of the meet- tempted to leave the store without traffic accident. The man was re- that will have to live together as Although this plan was not ing, Patricia Walters, a resident paying for additional merchandise leased on citations pending trial. peaceful neighbors in the ultimate one that included architectural or of the South Core of Greenbelt he took from the rack. When Theft plan. She also described the aesthetic detail, councilmembers Station, asked about the exten- confronted by the shop worker, February 11, 7:00 p.m., 100 eight-story parking deck that will asked about possibilities for art sion of Greenbelt Station Parkway the man became disorderly, threw block Centerway. Money was tak- have to be one of the very first or decoration both inside the sta- into the North Core. Craze told a child’s toy at the shop worker en from an unattended book bag construction projects so Metro tion and outside the parking deck. her that it depends on the FBI that struck him in the head before at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. can continue to run when its Beall said his group had made moving in. Beall added that the leaving. The worker was not in- February 10, 8:00 p.m., 7700 existing parking lot becomes un- a number of suggestions of that funding would be from the SHA. jured. The suspect is described as block Hanover Parkway. A parcel available. type but so far they were finding There was a moment of silence black, 28 to 35 years of age, 6’ package was removed from the Councilmember Edward Putens it difficult to deal with WMATA while everyone pondered the to 6′2″ tall, 160 pounds, wearing front stoop of a residence. emphasized the need for excep- on anything that might be thought things that would not happen if a grey sweatshirt, a black jacket February 10, 11:59 p.m., 7700 tionally good signage to be de- of as creative or pricey. He as- the FBI does not move in. Beall and blue jeans. block Hanover Parkway. An un- veloped that would give people sured council they would con- explained that WMATA has no Robbery attended, unsecured blue Manga adequate warning of when they tinue to be aware of this issue plans to transfer the land or make February 14, 5:32 p.m., 6000 brand BMX boy’s bicycle was need to change lanes or make since they too believe it to be any changes in the absence of the block Cherrywood Court. A man taken from the courtyard area. turns. Bellah agreed and also important to the quality of the FBI relocation and his group has said that he was walking to his February 13, 8:30 p.m., 7400 described the physical barriers development. no commitment or ability to do vehicle when he was assaulted block Greenbelt Road. Clothing that in some areas would separate Regarding the stormwater any other project there. from behind by as many as four and a wallet were taken from a pedestrians, bicycles and cars. management issues, there is a In the meantime, plans will people. The men punched and locker at LA Fitness. One item Mayor Emmett Jor- concept plan that is still in force continue to be developed and re- kicked the man several times, February 14, 12:50 a.m., 7600 dan and Councilmember Judith but predates any plan for the FBI viewed – but with a lot of fingers took his cell phone and then fled. block Greenbelt Road. Three non- Davis pressed was the importance building. Although the coun- crossed. The man refused treatment for resident men were arrested and minor injuries. charged with two counts of theft Vandalism and two counts of conspiracy to POLICE continued from page 1 Botanic Garden Offers February 10, 12:06 a.m., 11 commit theft. A pharmacist at Free Yoga Session Crescent Road. Three young men a CVS said that two men en- Practice with Love Yoga Gath- entered the Greenbelt Library, tered the store and approached enforcement agencies. renz, Inc. at a cost not to exceed Councilmember Judith Davis $47,984. ering: Stop and Smell the Roses entered a vacant room, discharged the counter, while the other two with Heather Markowitz, Found- a fire extinguisher and then fled. drove up to the drive-through reported that there has also been State Legislation a spike in car break-ins to steal In a series of unanimous er, WithLoveDC, will be held on They are described as black, 12 window and began speaking with Saturday, February 25 at 10:30 to 16 years of age; one male the pharmacist. The two men in handicapped parking placards and votes, council indicated its sup- puncture vehicle gas tanks. Kemp port for five bills under con- a.m. was wearing an orange hooded the store then jumped the counter The Practice With Love class- sweatshirt with Denver Broncos and took a quantity of pharma- had no further information other sideration by the state legisla- than that the police were working ture. These bills would prohibit es aim to create an accessible on the front and orange sneakers, ceutical medicine and exited the space for all people to tune into another was wearing a red T- store, got into the vehicle with on the gas tank issue, which he parking a non-electric vehicle deemed “strange.” in a designated electric vehicle their breath while enjoying the shirt, blue jeans and red sneakers the other two men and fled. A amazing spaces around our beau- and one black female was wear- Prince George’s County police Staffing charging space, establish a task Kemp also addressed the con- force to make recommendations tiful city. Note: This program is ing a black coat with fur on the officer observed the vehicle and first-come, first-served with - lim hood, army fatigue leggings and followed them onto the Balti- cerns about police staffing raised regarding bicycle safety on state by Councilmember Rodney Rob- highways, prohibit housing dis- ited space available. Visitors are tan boots. more-Washington Parkway, joined encouraged to bring their own February 10, 7:00 p.m., 100 by Greenbelt officers. The vehicle erts as well as on social media. crimination based on source of Of the 53 authorized sworn of- income (such as Section 8 hous- mats. This program is free; no block Westway. Someone threw was stopped in the area of the pre-registration is required. eggs at the balcony door of a Baltimore-Washington Parkway ficer positions, six are currently ing vouchers), forgive income residence. and Landover Road; the men vacant and six officers are on tax overpayments made to coun- light duty or leave due to injury ties and municipalities by the February 12, 2:34 a.m., 44 were arrested and transported to Home Sales Advantage Court Crescent Road. A 43-year- the Department of Corrections for or maternity leave. state and limit the routine use of old Greenbelt resident was ar- a hearing before a district court The department has initiated antibiotics for animals on large Jeannie Smith, Broker C: 301-442-9019 rested and charged with malicious commissioner. several changes in procedure to farms. help speed the hiring of new of- O: 301-945-9019 destruction after he was observed Vehicle Crimes by an officer vandalizing stop February 12, 9000 block ficers, Kemp said. They are now advertising and recruiting expe- signs with spray paint. He was Breezewood Terrace. The regis- Genealogical Society 21A Ridge—$195,000 released on citation pending trial. tration month sticker was taken rienced officers separately from new officers. This allows the Burglary from a license plate on a vehicle. Meets March 1 UNDER CONTRACT The Prince George's County February 11, 7:30 p.m., 5800 February 12, 6000 block department to fast-track the hir- Genealogical Society (PGCGS) block Cherrywood Lane. A resi- Springhill Drive. A 2015 Toyota ing of experienced officers who will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednes- 2J Laurel Hill—$160,900 dence was entered by forcing Camry was stolen and recov- can be put on the street sooner. day, March 1 at the New Car- open the front door and then ered the same day by the Prince The department has also re-hired 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 Baths rollton Municipal Center, 6016 through a locked bedroom door. George’s County police depart- some retired officers to perform the necessary background checks Princess Garden Parkway. Trespass ment in the 100 block of Daimler This month, professional gene- 21K Ridge—$159,900 February 13, 8:36 a.m., 5800 Drive, Capitol Heights. There on applicants and implemented alogist Chuck Mason will discuss 3 Bedroom—Remodeled block Cherrywood Lane. A were no arrests. a $250 incentive program for Research in Washington, D.C.: 27-year-old nonresident man was February 12, 7800 block Man- referral of a successful officer Using Lesser Known Research arrested and charged with trespass dan Road. A vehicle’s driver’s candidate. If you are thinking of Facilities. This promises to be by officers responding to a report window was broken and microfi- Legislation very helpful information for any- selling please call for a of someone sleeping in a hallway. ber towels were taken. Council introduced for first one researching family records in Free, No Obligation The man was released on citation February 14, 7100 block reading resolutions to authorize the metropolitan area. pending trial. Mathew Street. A vehicle’s driv- the negotiated purchase of consul- Analysis tant work to develop a recreation For more information, visit DWI/DUI er’s window was broken but pgcgs.org or call the PGCGS li- February 10, 1:22 a.m., 7500 nothing was taken. and park facilities master plan brary at 301-262-2063 or like the block Mandan Road. A 29-year- from GreenPlay LLC at a cost not to exceed $50,000 and to society on Facebook at facebook. authorize the negotiated purchase com/pgcgenealogy. The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information of landscaping services from Lo- leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved

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Thursday, February 23, 2017 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11 PETITIONS continued from page 1   the city must match that dona- February 1, 2017. Residents visit tion from its own funds. The argued that it would be unsafe band requests that the matching to force senior and disabled citi-  requirement be waived for the zens to go across Ridge Road www.greenbeltnewsreview.com  $3,600 provided to pay the direc- to smoke, particularly after dark tor and retain the $1,000 received or in bad weather, and that the  for other expenses. existence of smoking areas was a RICHARD K. GEHRING, HOME IMPROVEMENT  The Arts Advisory Board has factor in some residents choosing  SPECIALIST IN REMODELING & REPAIRS  reviewed the band’s request and to move to Green Ridge House.  CARPENTRY – DRYWALL – PAINTING  recommends that it be considered Other Petitions KITCHENS – BATHROOMS  during the budget process. Coun- Colin Byrd called on council  cilmember Leta Mach asked City to be open with citizens about the SIDING – WINDOWS – DOORS – DECKS Manager Nicole Ard to look into parties and issues involved in the LICENSED – INSURED – LEAD PAINT CERTIFIED  whether the band director should potential litigation that was the MHIC #84145  be paid as a contract employee of subject of a recent executive ses- PHONE 301-441-1246 the city as is already the practice sion. Bill Orleans also requested      for swim coaches. information regarding who was  Trees potentially suing or being sued      Council received letters from by the city.  students at Springhill Lake El- Byrd noted that the test results     ementary asking for trees that he received in response to his      they can plant at the school. Ard earlier petition regarding water       reported that the Public Works quality were from 2014 and per-  Department is already working on formed by the Washington Sub-  this request. urban Sanitary Commission. He       Bob Snyder asked that the called upon council to have more  Advisory Committee on Trees be frequent, independent testing of  expanded to include more than water in the city.   three citizen members. It is not Michael Hartman asked coun-  right, he said, to limit citizen in- cil whether it supported legisla-  put to just three residents. tion establishing Maryland as a  Smoking Sanctuary State. Council has not       Green Ridge House residents yet reviewed the legislation. On          requested that council retain their a related issue, Bernard Brown  smoking area. In their January asked what the city can do to  12 petition, they said that there is protect its residents from U.S.        now a suggestion that the smok- Immigration and Customs En- Being a Member Means Being a Member-Owner  ing area be eliminated effective forcement raids. Greenbelt FCU is a cooperative financial institution.          Owned and operated by its members.       A Community Credit Union.     Services include: Low loan rates, low rate  VISA credit card, free ATM, online banking,          bill pay, financial wellness program, student        lending service, insurance products, and more.             Remember, once you are a member your entire       family is eligible to join.              GREENBELT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION  112 Centerway, Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt, MD 20770  301-474-5900  Community Credit Union since 1937  Law Offices of David R. 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Spotted in Greenbelt This Week Greenbelters Join Crowded Hoyer Meeting in Lanham by Amy Hansen

Congressmen Steny Hoyer Hoyer and Brown pledged and Anthony Brown, who to- resistance to the hateful speech gether represent all of Prince and actions in our country since George’s County, held a joint the election of President Trump. town meeting on February 21. Hoyer named several recent ex- PHOTO BY CYNTHIA CUMMINGS BY PHOTO Held in the Diyanet Center of ecutive orders that threaten His- America, the teaching mosque panic and Muslim communities, on Good Luck Road in Lan- adding these actions are a threat ham, the auditorium held over to everyone. “Discrimination 200 people, including at least against one is discrimination 10 Greenbelters. against all of us.”

DC Road Runners held their annual marathon Sunday, February 19, starting on Northway. PHOTO BY AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO PHOTO BY MICHAEL REINSEL BY PHOTO Greenbelters Jean and Diana Turkiewicz attend Steny Hoyer's Greenbelt Nursery School staffer Town Hall meeting at the Diyanet Center of America in Lanham. Prisca Mpanda on marathon race relay team Amani Group is near the start of the marathon running up Northway.

Campaign to Stop the Lakeside North Development Please Attend the “Listening Session” with Todd Turner Tuesday February 28, 2017, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Municipal Building (Council Room) at 25 Crescent Road

PHOTO BY AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO Todd Turner represents the City of Greenbelt on the Prince Georges On February 14, the News Review faced a swarm of cupids, also known as students in the Greenbelt Nursery School. The students County Council. The City of Greenbelt is one of the municipalities delivered handmade valentines to many people in the Community included in District 4. The “Listening Session” will provide an update Center. on District 4 priorities and achievements, and a discussion of issues that are important to us and our community. On February 11 the Greenbelt City Council (City Council), in response to our request, agreed to send a letter to David Hillman, president of Southern Management and owner of Lakeside North Apartments, expressing the City Council’s serious opposition to the proposed Lakeside North Development and any changes to the zoning of the land that would allow for its development. Our request also asked our City Council to write to Todd Turner. It is unlikely that the Prince George’s County Council would go against our City Council’s serious opposition. But it is important that we now hear our City Council express their opposition to Todd Turner. Contact Brian or Donna Almquist for information at: [email protected] PHOTO BY ANNE GARDNER BY PHOTO Work is underway for a new restaurant in Roosevelt Center. Cedars Paid for by Greenbelt Advocates for Environmental and Social Justice of Lebanon will open in the space that was occupied by Curves.