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City and American Legion Offer Committee’s Tough Decision Cancels Labor Day Festival Online Memorial Day Program by Gary Childs by Butch Hicks The Greenbelt Labor Day Fes- now the county is still officially tival has been a mainstay of the closed and is only moving to- community and its core Festival ward a modified phase one - re event since 1955 when it was opening. first started as a way to raise Ivy said that the committee’s funds to build a youth center. decision “did not come easy This past week, the Greenbelt and we are sad that for the first Labor Day Festival Committee time in 66 years there will not announced that it had decided be a Festival.” The committee it would be necessary to cancel considered many issues includ- this year’s Festival, which would ing getting permits on time, have been the 66th. On its web- allowing for appropriate social site (greenbeltlaborday.com) the distancing and the committee’s committee said it had “made the ability to earn enough money difficult decision to cancel the from this year’s Festival to be in-person Festival,” and that it able to put on one in 2021, since will be “working on virtualizing each year’s Festival is funded by as much of our favorite activities proceeds from the year before. as possible.” Ivy said that the group was Linda Ivy, committee chairper- in the very early stages of figur- son, explained that putting on a ing out how to do many annual Festival requires county permits Festival events on a virtual ba- which would require sis and would Prince George’s announce its County to be cur- plans for a rently at phase three modified Fes-

PHOTO BY BEVERLEY PALAU BY PHOTO of the Maryland re- tival over the City Council gathers at the War Memorial to commemorate Memorial Day. From left, Councilmem- covery plan. As of coming weeks. bers Judith Davis, Leta Mach, Mayor Colin Byrd, Silke Pope, Edward Putens and Emmett Jordan

Each year on Memorial Day answering their nation’s call. Day would go by without Green- the Greenbelt American Legion Because of assembly and com- belt’s official recognition, Bev- Greenbelt Rec Offers Vibrant family joins the greater Greenbelt munications constraints caused by erly Palau, Greenbelt’s public community, political leaders and the COVID-19 virus, it appeared information and communications Virtual Summer Arts Classes others to acknowledge the sacri- this year’s ceremony would not See page 6 fice of those veterans who died occur. As it seemed Memorial MEMORIAL, by Nicole DeWald and Chris Cherry Este artículo está dis- ponible en español en nuestra página web www. City and Museum Work Out greenbeltnewsreview.com. A wealth of creative How to Manage Future Roles art experiences will be at community members’ by Matthew Arbach fingertips this summer, as popular teaching artists At a May 20 worksession with Even though the pandemic re- meetings, discussion of the CO- lead a full slate of Green- the Greenbelt City Council, the sponse is the overriding concern VID-19 situation commenced the belt Recreation classes Friends of the Greenbelt Museum at the moment, all involved see meeting. City Manager Nicole online. In lieu of the tra- (FOGM) shared the details of the importance of making sure Ard and staff are still at work on ditional quarterly activity their upcoming budget, proposed the Museum moves ahead into the city’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief guide, patrons can view operation changes and renovation the future with more efficiency and Economic Security (CARES) the Summer Arts Classes plans for a new visitor/education and enhanced infrastructure. Act spending proposal. Mayor Guide available on the center at 10-A Crescent Road. As usual at recent council Pro Tem Emmett Jordan shared Greenbelt Virtual Recre- an assessment from County Chief ation Center: greenbeltmd. Health Officer Dr. Ernest Carter gov/recreation. that the hospital and fatality cases Summer class registra- are “the tip of the iceberg,” with tion will open for Green- the advent of new testing at the belt residents on June Waldorf and Hyattsville sites 1, and for non-residents “giving a better handle of who on June 3. Registration has it.” He said, “We are bet- will be accepted online ter prepared than before,” with through RecLink and by “some success at flattening the email; Greenbelt Recre- KELLER RACQUEL BY PHOTO Valerie Orlando, a Plein Air Painting curve.” ation business offices are student, practices under the watchful currently closed to walk-in See MUSEUM, page 8 eye of her instructor, Racquel Keller. business. For additional information, patrons may call 301-397-2200. stand-alone activities to extended What Goes On Classes will be available for classes meeting weekly. infants through adults, including The bountiful schedule of Previously scheduled Council family programs to enjoy to- summer arts classes follows a Worksession with Greenbelt gether. Classes will include live spring season of rapid innova- East Advisory Coalition on instruction or check-ins on Zoom. tion in response to the pandemic. June 1 has been cancelled Some classes will also include Working with senior arts staff and All meetings are virtual. original pre-recorded videos and eager instructors, class program- PHOTO COURTESY THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO See the meetings calendar at several will provide supply kits. mers Angella Foster, Lisa Pellit- Ellen Davis of Hillside celebrates her birthday with a violin greenbeltmd.gov for agendas The summer session will extend tiere and Amanda Larsen have concert just for her, with son John Davis and daughter-in-law and information on public from June 15 to August 14. With- developed several new ways of Danielle Walter-Davis joining in the fun. See story, page 12. participation in these meetings. in that timeframe, individual programs will vary in length from See RECREATION, page 8 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 28, 2020 Letters to the Editor

Transplant Triumphs I᾿ll see you some time, Irwin vers, snakes, butterflies, frogs, Irwin ‘Irv’ Wartell’s phone Wartell, at a yard sale somewhere rabbits, hummingbirds, muskrats, call came a bolt out of a beauti- in Greenbelt? Keeping socially fish, praying mantises, occasional ful blue sky: he had received his distant, mask on. All the best, black squirrel, herons, woodpeck- kidney transplant! I’m a kidney Irv! ers, deer, hawks and wildflowers transplant recipient myself, I Neil Williamson I have sighted over the years. know what a stunning deliv- Where other cities have yielded erance this is. Irv’s voice was Squirrels and Turtles to over-eager developers (I grew completely different from the one up in one) who produce paved I had grown accustomed to: fight- And Deer, Oh My! flood zones and proverbial silent ing depression, relentless anxiety, This letter is inspired by the springs, over its 80 years Green- the weakness brought on by the amazing local wildlife photos belt has kept the birds chirping endless regimen of dialysis. That, that appear in the News Review (even at dawn on Sunday morn- plus the bitter frustration related on a weekly basis. I am writ- ings, yes) and bees buzzing – I’m to a transplant system that forc- ing to express long-held grati- sure only with constant vigilance. es the patient to somehow also tude to the City of Greenbelt, Especially at this time, when our become their own PR firm, in its government, public works, field of vision must remain lo- competition with everyone else. voters and residents, for keep- cal in order to keep COVID at ing Greenbelt wooded enough First, one leaps the hurdles re- bay, it’s so nice to be able to see Correction Send Us Your High quired to qualify for a transplant that it remains welcoming to natural beauty just steps away the many songbirds, waterfowl, from the house. In the newspaper of May Resolution Photos! listing. That’s how it is. See the 21, we stated that the SNAP picture [in the May 21 issue of turtles, foxes, groundhogs, bea- A satisfied reader, The News Re- Nicole Hudgins program was starting again at view encourages the News Review] of Irv stand- the Farmers Market but with- ing next to the sign on his car, a readers to send in out a $10 match that had pre- photos of Green- plea for life. viously been given. This is Irv’s a changed man. A time- belt landmarks, ac- incorrect. The Farmers Market tivities and the changing sea- worn phrase, but astoundingly Memorial Day at Home will continue to make the $10 real. He told me once all he sons. Photos should be at least match from money remaining 300 dpi, and must include the wanted was to get back to work! from last year until the funding Wanting to get back to a busy name of the photographer and is exhausted. They are opti- a caption. The caption must life! mistic that additional funding Sue Krofchik hit all the sa- name any identifiable people in may be secured in the future the photo, as well as explain lient points in her article about months. Irv. A patient on dialysis lives the picture. what I call a twilight existence: If you are sending pho- alive, but chained to a rigorous tos from your phone, please schedule, three days a week. It I have mailed choose the option to send "ac- dominates your time, five days my ballot! tual size", or upload the photos a week, while your body recov- to your computer first and ers somewhat from the previous I have completed then email the photos at full day’s all-day treatment. It’s all- my census size. Send photos to editor@ too-easy to feel your day will greenbeltnewsreview.com. never come. When I stop to think of what we both received, I’m euphoric all over again. Perhaps most important of all, we do not achieve these blessings on our own. For me? It was my Greenbelt ever-present dear J Davis, also my family and friends. Someone has to look after you for several News Review weeks, 24/7, post-release from AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER the hospital. J took me to three of my four trips, mostly late at 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 night. I had to endure being in Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 hospitals for an imminent trans- [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) plant that had to be cancelled [email protected] (ads) at the last moment for medical [email protected] (billing) reasons. Irv said when that call ELLIE TWEDT BY PHOTO came at 5 p.m., he instantly for- Greenbelter Avery Twedt spends Memorial Day hiking at website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com got all the stuff he had wanted to the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge. Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar bring to the hospital, where you will spend (typically) the next Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 five to seven days after surgery. Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 I laughed out loud when he told Mary Lou Williamson, Editor Emerita me this: that reaction to The Call Gary Childs, Editor is so universal. I know Irv had STAFF steadfast support too. Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Peggy Barrett, Ann Bauman, Kathryn Beard, Judy Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Rick Coleman, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, I want to take this opportunity Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Justine Desmarais, Leigh Ellis, to give a shout-out to a marvel- Angie Evans, Ana Fernandez-Napp, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, ous support group: Transplant Re- James Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Amy Han- cipients International Organization sen, Butch Hicks, Peggy Higgins, Donna Hoffmeister, Larry Hull, Ginny Jones, Jeff Jones, Tom Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, Lesley Kash, Elisabeth (TRIO). The Maryland Chapter Kevorkian, Sun Kim, Sue Krofchik, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Marcie Lissauer, (triomaryland.org, also on Face- Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, book) was started by Marty Mar- Cathie Meetre, Jessica Michaca Silva, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Carolina Napp- en, recipient of a liver transplant Avelli, Patricia Novinski, Diane Oberg, Marylee Platt, Julie Rapp, Peter Reppert, over 10 years ago. Marty is quite Maya Robinson, Sandy Rodgers, Lois Rosado, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Carl Seely, Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean open about all-things-transplant. Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Jamie Voytsekhovska, Cameron Weekes, Lynn White, Janice He volunteers weekly at Johns Wolf, Karen Yoho, Ray Zammuto, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore; CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: Karen Yoho [email protected] he walked into my room during a Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association subsequent illness. I attended one Circulation and Distribution information also available at: meeting of TRIO last fall, before www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution/ COVID-19 erupted. A transforma- tive experience: in a conference Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc room with others who had had BOARD OF DIRECTORS heart, liver, pancreas, lung(s) and Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Ray kidney transplants. Zammuto, treasurer; Tom Jones, Pat Scully and Sylvia Lewis. Irv repeated several times to me, “Tell people to never give up. Never. In your worst mo- DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads - 8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. ments, press ahead. Your Day Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to will come!” address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. Mail subscriptions—$50/year. PHOTO BY KEN LOO BY PHOTO Emily Loo celebrates Memorial Day at home. Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 PGCPS Parents Suggest Safe Community Events Traditional Graduation Ideas Arts Advisory Board Tea Time on Zoom by Lisa Lake Meets Online June 2 The Greenbelt Community The Greenbelt Arts Advisory Tea continues to meet weekly on Thursdays at 7 p.m. for a purely A group of Prince George’s tion), masks and sanitation. The closely as possible during these Board will meet over Zoom at social time, to help counteract County Public Schools (PGCPS) separate ceremonies for all 31 unprecedented times.” Meanwhile, 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. Dis- cabin fever and to get to know parents submitted a proposal on PGCPS high schools would take many Greenbelt residents oppose cussion topics will include: a your neighbors. Participants talk May 19 to Chief Executive Of- place in mid- through late-July the idea, arguing that COVID-19 potential gift of artwork for the about anything and everything. ficer Dr. Monica Goldson to hold and would be contingent upon a numbers remain high and the risk Municipal Building, designs for Make a cup of tea and hop onto traditional graduation ceremonies decline in COVID-19 numbers would still be too great for July bike racks as part of the city’s Zoom. for the PGCPS class of 2020. and what the county’s decision ceremonies. memorialization program and Find the group on Face- The ceremonies would happen will be about openings and activi- Given the tight time frame, planning for a possible fall virtual book at facebook.com/pg/ in July at FedExField or another ties at that time. The ceremonies supporters are asking Goldson event for arts educators. Members greenbelttimebank/events. The outdoor venue that allows for would be held in addition to the to immediately take preliminary of the public who wish to attend Facebook event includes the link ample social distancing. May 30 virtual ceremony. steps to see if the idea is feasible are asked to email ndewald@ to the Zoom call. Those not on The proposal details how a Backers of the proposal say a and desirable. The proposal urges greenbeltmd.gov to request meet- Facebook can email greenbelt. venue as large as FedExField, or traditional high school graduation Goldson to ask FedExField’s ing access information, or call [email protected] to request no smaller than a stadium with a ceremony is “a once-in-a-lifetime ownership and management if 301-474-8000 Monday through the Zoom link. capacity of around 3,000, could opportunity” for people, adding, they would donate the field and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Community Tea is not a safely accommodate graduates “Most of us have had that one staff necessary for these cer- Greenbelt Time Bank event, but and a limited number of guests moment in time when our names emonies, and to survey graduates Virtual Recreation they are offering their resources from individual high schools. It are called as we walk across the and parents to get their thoughts Greenbelt Recreation to make this successful. factors in social distancing of no stage and transition to adulthood. about the idea. Goldson said she has moved online. Go to less than six feet – for parking, This endeavor represents a com- is reviewing this plan and other greenbeltmd.gov/recreation to entry, seating, processions and mitment to giving our students ideas to recognize the county’s access a large range of online Flick of the Week exit – and details other safety that same milestone and sense high school graduates. activities, including classes, video Film Discussion measures such as guest limita- of accomplishment in a way that tutorials, sing-alongs and more. The Old Greenbelt Theatre tions (including a no-guest op- matches a traditional ceremony as Art activities can be accessed hosts film discussions via Zoom in the Visual Arts section of the every Sunday at 2 p.m. On Sun- Virtual Recreation Center. These day, May 31, the film discussion activities include spring coloring will be Instructions Not Included pages, an origami lily tutorial, a (2013, 100 minutes, PG-13, Span- GHI Allows for Fee Deferrals look at flower-wearing around the ish with English Subtitles), select- world and art projects inspired ed by OGT staff member Kelly by contemporary artist Kehinde McLaughlin. To view the film During the COVID Pandemic Wiley. ahead of the discussion, find links by the GHI Communications Committee to the film online at greenbelttheatre.org/film/flick-of-the-week/. The Greenbelt Homes, Inc., assistance will meet with the GHI ership contract. These documents Local Visual Artists Go to greenbelttheatre.org/ (GHI) board of directors recog- finance department to work out a may be submitted by email or Virtual Studio Tour film/flick-of-the-week/ to register nizes that some of our members repayment plan for the deferred U.S. mail. GHI staff will review Visual artists are invited to for the film discussion to receive may be experiencing income fees. Repayment will not be re- the documentation and discuss participate in a Virtual Open information on how to access the loss and other financial stresses quested prior to January 2021. the request with the member. All Studio Tour at the June 7 Artful Zoom call. Those without inter- during the COVID-19 pandemic. A member may apply for the fee deferrals must be fully repaid Afternoon. Participants will be net access can participate in the The board has created a policy fee deferral program by sub- if a new share loan is made, the scheduled to host a brief home/ film discussion via phone. Call to help members who are tem- mitting to the GHI finance of- unit is sold or a new person is studio visit live online. The tour McLaughlin at 301-329-2034 to porarily affected without causing fice documentation of a strong added to the mutual ownership will feature adult artists who live, request access information. any negative impact to the GHI adverse financial effect on the contract. work, study or play in Greenbelt, Instructions Not Included membership as a whole. member as a result of the CO- See the GHI website at ghi. including but not limited to the Valentin (Eugenio Derbez) is The GHI emergency fee defer- VID-19 pandemic and completing coop for more information and to Community Center’s artists in Acapulco’s resident playboy, until ral program provides for up to an application stating the mem- download the application for the residence. Artists are encouraged a former fling leaves a baby on four months of deferred payment ber’s desire to participate in the fee deferral program. For ques- to sign up early for more infor- his doorstep and takes off without of cooperative fees for eligible fee deferral program signed by tions, call the GHI finance office mation at greenbeltmd.gov/arts. a trace. Valentin leaves Mexico members. Members in need of all members on the mutual own- at 301-474-4161. City of Greenbelt arts pro- for Los Angeles to find the ba- grams are sponsored in part by by’s mother, but only ends up the Maryland State Arts Council. finding a new home for himself Toastmasters Meet and his newfound daughter, Mag- Community Compost gie (Loreto Peralta). As Valentin Online Wednesdays The hot compost station near raises Maggie, she forces him The Greenbelt Toastmasters Springhill Lake Recreation Center to grow up too. But their unique Club has gone virtual. Those is still actively collecting food and offbeat family is threatened interested in improving com- scraps from current participants. when Maggie’s birth mom shows munication or leadership skills Email questions to up out of the blue, and Valentin are invited to join online or greenbeltneighborhoodcompost@ realizes he’s in danger of los- by phone every first, third and gmail.com. ing his daughter – and his best fifth Wednesday of the month friend. at 7:30 p.m. Find details for joining in remotely at greenbelt. toastmastersclubs.org. Virtual Programs At the Library All of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library Sys- tem’s virtual programs are listed at pgcmls.info/virtual-events. Vir- tual events produced by the library are broadcast on Crowdcast, with select additional streams to Facebook, YouTube and Peri- scope. The library’s virtual programs frequently feature special guests from partner organizations. Spanish language virtual programs are now available on a weekly basis. They include Bib- lioniños, a biweekly Spanish read-aloud program for children ages 2 to 5, and a bilingual Eng- lish/Spanish read-aloud on Satur- day at 9:30 a.m. On Tuesdays at 4 p.m. the library offers a weekly “Café a

PHOTO BY JOHN KLINOVSKY BY PHOTO las cuatro” series of discussions Pileated woodpeckers nest in the forest preserve, another great in Spanish with special guests example of the nature preserve function of the forest. from local government to discuss resources and current issues. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 28, 2020 Obituaries We were sorry to learn of the Irene Fishman Siegel fueled her and Bernie’s interest Irene will be remembered for resources for others. death on May 20 of Pat Car- in genealogy and after exten- her never-ending willingness to Clement was born in Hong riere, a Greenbelt native who sive research they were able to give of herself and help others. Kong where he was the eldest participated in many Greenbelt construct a family tree dating Irene was always ready to lend a of seven. In his youth, Clement activities, including Holy Cross back generations. This included helping hand and fight for justice. developed a love for sports and Lutheran Church, even though identifying and reestablishing a She attended events at Mishkan an appreciation for hard work. He she had moved to Beltsville. connection with family members Torah and also sometimes at- was an enthusiastic martial artist Our sympathies go to the fam- in various countries who had lost tended activities held at the Com- and loved to tell others that his ily and friends of Clement Lau, contact with the family when munity Center. Kung Fu sifu (teacher) was from who died on May 24 after de- they fled Europe nearly a century She is survived by her chil- the same family as Bruce Lee’s cades of contributing to many earlier. dren, Paul Bennett Siegel of Cos- sifu, the famous Ip Man. aspects of this community. Always central to Bernie and ta Rica; Marc Howard Siegel He valued education highly Our condolences also to Yoni Irene was their love of Israel (Linda Zangwill) of Encinitas, and was the first of his family Siegel on the death of her moth- and the Jewish people. Active Calif., and Yoni Siegel of Green- to attend university. He earned er, Irene Fishman Siegel, a long- throughout their lives as members belt; her grandchildren, Dahlia a bachelor’s degree in library time social justice activist. of Chizuk Amuno Synagogue, (Preston) Canter of Kirkland, science with a minor in Chinese Three cheers for Natalia serving in leadership positions Wash., Maya Siegel of Seat- history from the National Univer- Rincon who is this year’s Da- in the Brotherhood, Sisterhood, tle, Wash., and Emma Siegel of sity Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan. It vid Craig Memorial Scholarship, PHOTO COURTESY THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO Couples Club, Hatikvah Club Austin, Texas; and her great- was in Taiwan he made lifelong winner, excelling both in sports Irene Fishman Siegel and Adult Education programs. granddaughter, Marni (Dahlia and friends that are now all over the and academics in school and Bernie and Irene donated To- Preston). She is also survived by world and met his future wife participating whole-heartedly in Irene Fishman Siegel, social community programs. activist, teacher, mother and be- rah scrolls and Magilot to syna- her older sister Selma Bacher. Lee Jong (June) Teo. The couple gogues and schools. They con- married in 1984 and their daugh- Congratulations to this year's loved wife of Bernard “Ber- ACE Educator Award recipients. nie” (who died in 2015), died of tributed generously to many Jew- Clement Chu-Sing Lau ter Jou Waih (Jill) was born in ish and Israeli charities, including 1987. A video of the virtual award cer- COVID-19 on Friday, May 22, emony can be seen here: https:// at Holy Cross Hospital. Nick, the Jewish National Fund (JNF), Clement learned English early Yemin Orde Orphanage (Israel), in life and, after working as a youtu.be/c6NIwCzsnfI. Irene’s significant other during Share your accomplishments, the three years she lived at Arden Naamat, Hadassah and Friends language instructor and interpreter of Ben-Gurion University. Vol- for the U.S. Department of State milestones and news in the Our Courts in Silver Spring, prede- Neighbors column. Send details ceased her by a couple of days, unteering in Israel during the in Taiwan, moved his wife and Gulf War of 1991, they actively daughter to the U.S. in 1988. of your news items to editor@ also from COVID-19. She was greenbeltnewsreview.com. 91. worked on the civilian front. His son Jou Hou (Joseph) was Born in 1929 to David and When not focused on family and born in 1989. Clement quickly Eta (nee Goldseker) Fishman, the Jewish community, Bernie found work as a librarian at the and Irene were tireless activists Irene grew up in Baltimore, See OBITUARIES, page 6 where she graduated from For- for social justice causes in their est Park High School. She went community, country and around on to be the first in her family the world. to earn a bachelor’s degree. She Irene met Bernie during a Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church graduated from the University of stroll in Druid Hill Park in Bal- 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Maryland in 1951, majoring in timore on Yom Kippur in 1948. Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors business education. Upon gradu- She married the love of her life CHICK JONATHAN BY PHOTO facebook.com/mowattumc ation she accepted a full-time in 1951. They had three children Clement Lau 301-474-9410 teaching position at her alma together: Paul, Marc and Yoni. Clement Chu-Sing Lau, 62, Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor Bernie and Irene were absolutely mater Forest Park High School died on May 24 after a 3-year In person worship services cancelled for now. inseparable throughout their 64 in shorthand, typing, bookkeep- battle with cancer. His life was Live streamingWorship on our FacebookService 10page a.m. @mowattumc. ing, junior business training and years together. Always active, defined by his devotion to family, 10 a.m. Sunday mornings office machines. She interrupted they traveled the world together, his respect for education and his her teaching career to raise three visiting Israel 25 times and at- willingness to volunteer time and children. She resumed her teach- tending numerous elder hostels. The Bible Says… ing career, first at Catholic High School in Baltimore and later as Mishkan Torah Congregation Beyond all these things put on love, an instructor at Villa Julie Col- which is the perfect bond of unity. lege (now Stevenson University). 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 The central themes of Irene’s Rabbi Saul Oresky, Cantor Phil Greenﬁeld Colossians 3:14 life were pride in her Jewish identity and dedication to fam- An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue ily. Irene was the essential cog that respects tradition and becomes your extended family Sunday Worship Services in maintaining the cohesion of in the 21st century. the survivors of the extended Friday evening services at 8:00pm 10a-11a ONLINE Saturday morning services at 10:00am Fishman-Goldseker clan who fled All services and activities are currently virtual MCFcc.org/online death and persecution in Europe. For further information, call (301) 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org She was the keeper of the family Aﬃliated with these movements: Conservative and Reconstructing Judaism history for many years, organizer of reunions, bridge to family Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi members in Israel and helped Greenbelt Community Church document the Fishman-Goldseker Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org families’ history in Mlynov, Po- Our Sunday Worship Services Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community land (now western Ukraine). are Cancelled until May 31 10 a.m. Irene’s dedication to family Further Notice "Celebrating Learning and Curiosity" Check us out on Facebook Live Minister Rev. Rachel Christensen and DMRE Chris McCann; with Worship Associate Sunday at 10:30 AM Polly Pettit https://www.facebook.com/GCCUCCMD Change the way you look at things and you will change what you see. Worship with us at Streaming information at https://bit.ly/TeamPBUUC Greenbelt Baptist 1 Hillside Road 301-474-6171 Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff

Church “However difficult matters are St. Hugh of Grenoble Catholic Church at present, and however close Biblical Confessional www.sthughofgrenoble.org to the limits of their endurance some sections of societies are Reformed Visit our website for daily brought, humanity will ultimately pass Gospel Centered updates and spiritual reflections. through this ordeal, and it will emerge Live online services Celebrate Mass Live on Facebook: on the other side with greater insight Sundays at 10:30am and with a deeper appreciation of its Wednesdays at 7:00pm Sunday — 11:00 am, Monday through www.greenbeltbaptist.org inherent oneness and interdependence.” Instagram/Facebook/Youtube Thursday — 12:00 noon, Friday — 7:15 am, (Universal House of Justice, March 2020) «101 Greenhill Rd. Greenbelt MD» and Saturday — 9:00 am www.greenbeltbaptist.org 301-474-4212 “Jesus Christ is risen, Alleluia” Greenbelt Bahá’í Community @GreenbeltBaptist [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org Thursday, May 28, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

City Notes For Memorial Day, Horticul- ture/Parks beautified the Veterans Memorial and the Turner and Walker Cemeteries. Due to the City Information & Events Animal Shelter closure, all ani- The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing mals are in foster homes. together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. At the Virtual Recreation Cen- ter, special events and new con- UPCOMING VIRTUAL MEETINGS Happy Anniversary, Greenbelt! tent for all ages and interests Greenbelt Day Weekend 2020 may look a little different this year, Monday, June 1 at 8:30pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSION are being added regularly by but this city is 82 years strong. Celebrate with us June 5-7 with a full w/GEAC. Virtual meetingCANCELLED will be shown on Verizon 21, Comcast recreation, dance and arts staff weekend lineup! and community groups. Center 71 and Streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv arts staff offered curbside pickup Tuesday June 2 at 7:00pm, ARTS ADVISORY BOARD. On the Get a head start on the celebration! to the 90-plus winter session cre- Agenda potential gift of artwork for the Greenbelt Municipal Instagram Photo Contest: Post a photo ators of the ceramics that were Building; designs for bike racks as part of the city’s memorializa- of you in your FAVORITE place in Green- fired during the closure. Thera- tion program; and planning for a possible fall virtual event for arts belt using #GreenbeltDayWeekend + peutic Recreation staff developed educators. Members of the public who wish to attend are asked #GreenbeltFavorite. Follow CityofGreenbelt virtual field trips and activities, to please email [email protected] to request meeting on Instagram! One random entry will win a and Sergeant Rose and recre- access information, or call 301-474-8000 Monday through Friday, special Celebrate Greenbelt prize basket! ation staff delivered meals to 30 8:30am - 4:30pm. Living Picture Gallery: Create a seniors. Wednesday June 3 at 7:30pm, ADVISORY PLANNING BOARD, Community Center staff hosted On the Agenda: Greenbelt NCO Zone, Pedestrian and Bicyclist “tableau vivant”! Recreate images from a phone system upgrade and pro- Master Plan Update, Election of Vice-Chair art history - as faithfully as possible, or vided training to Greenbelt Inter- with your own unique spin! Use house- generational Volunteer Exchange ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION IS POSTED ON THE hold materials creatively to make cos- tumes, props and sets. They can be Service (GIVES). MEETINGS CALENDAR WWW.GREENBELTMD.GOV as simple or complex as you like - no Park Rangers estimate that 70 special skills or materials needed. For percent of park visitors wear face inspiration, images will be posted next coverings. In a welcome tent, week of artwork and graphic design rangers greeted Buddy Attick from the era of Greenbelt’s found- Park weekend guests and shared ing. Participants are also welcome to and explained rules for park use. choose another artwork that speaks to what you enjoy about life in CARES’s Judye Hering is Greenbelt. Send your photos to [email protected] by Sun- hosting an English for Speakers day, June 7 to share on social media; please include both an image of of Other Languages (ESOL) class the picture that inspired you (noting the title and artist’s name), and the image of your own interpretation. on the CARES virtual education site. Friday, June 5 Greenbelt Emergency Diaper Pick-Up • Greenbelt Flag and City Seal: Coloring pages will be available for Baseball and Reading Need help with diapers? In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, The download. Greenbelt Nursery Project is supporting needy Greenbelt families by At the Virtual Library • Performance Spotlight: Here To Stay: The Music Of The Greenbelt The 2019 World Series Cham- distributing diapers on Monday, June 1st, 2020. Pioneers video link will be posted at www.greenbeltmd.gov/recre- pion Washington Nationals and Parents are required to bring state-issued photo ID, each child's ation; view at your leisure. Prince George’s County Memorial birth certificate, proof of Greenbelt residency (mail from a federal, state, or local government agency which display their name and Saturday, June 6 Library System (PGCMLS) are • Performance Spotlight: Greenbelt S.I.T.Y. Stars proud to provide creative ways Greenbelt residential address). for Prince Georgians to stay con- No walk-ups accepted. Please register online at • Eleanor Roosevelt Word Find, provided by the Greenbelt Muse- nected with baseball and reading https://forms.gle/yNrDyTkngkK1s5wx6. Registration required. um: will be available for download. this summer. The Nationals and Time and location given upon submitted registration. • Film Spotlight: Historic Maryland: Greenbelt by Courtney Coombs PGCMLS are partnering to pres- at Riderwood TV. Video link will be posted here; view at your lei- ent Imagine Your Story, a virtual sure. Summer @ Your Library (S@YL) Seniors Avoiding Isolation by program in English and Spanish • Instagram Contest: remember to post your photos by June 7 to be for all ages that runs through Navigating Technology eligible for a prize drawing! See details above. August 21. Imagine Your Story SAINT Pilot Project Sunday, June 7: An Artful Afternoon is the first online-only summer • Community Bear Hug: Enjoy a suite of bear-themed arts for all reading and engagement program ages, including a story, an introduction to spring Bear Dances, Katherine Farzin Free in the history of the PGCMLS, Bilingual Community Outreach Coordinator drawing activities, a stuffed bear sewing project, and a guide to ensuring that all Prince Georgians Greenbelt AssistanceComcast in Living program Internet “Bear Hunt” sightings in windows around Greenbelt! Activities will City of Greenbelt, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 can safely engage with the Li- Office: (240) 542-2019Essential Service be posted on the Events Calendar at brary and the beloved hometown www.greenbeltmd.gov/virturalrecreation baseball team as the community + ( for 1 year) recovers from the public health • Living Picture Gallery: remember to send in your tableaux vivant images for sharing on social media! See information above. emergency. Amazon ECHO SHOW 8 The Washington Nationals are The Greenbelt Assistance in Living (GAIL) Program is launching a pilot program for generously making a wide range 50 seniors 60+ or disabled adults 50+ living in incorporated Greenbelt to provide: Greenbelt Virtual Open Studio Tour Artful Afternoon Sunday, June 7 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, VIRTUAL of online content available for  Free Comcast Internet Essentials for one year Prince Georgians through S@YL  Amazon Echo Show to link residents with family and friends, classes, music Creativity is flourishing this with the PGCMLS: and more. spring! From 1-4pm, visit Reading Activities: Storytime Households must have a smart phone not a flip phone and participate in one of the workspaces of artists with the World Series Champs, the following to enroll: who live or work in Green- Reading Activities in English and SNAP—Food Stamps, Section 8 Housing, Medicaid, belt and see the beauti- Spanish, and Books for Adult SSI, or Veterans Pension Recipient ful work they have been Nats Fans videos; Summer Slug- making. Artists will host For more information please contact Sharon Johnson, Community Case Manager 15-minute visits on Instagram Live using their individual pages which ger Math & Literacy: Activities at 240-542-2029 soon as possible. Space is limited. for 4th and 5th Graders; Home are linked on the events calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov/virtualrec- and Away with the Washington reation. Guests will need an Instagram account in order to participate. VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES If you don’t already have an account, you can set one up in advance Nationals: STEM, Exercise and Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There are Reading Activities. for free. Recorded videos will be available to view for 24 hours on currently vacancies on: Arts Advisory Board, Board of Elections, the artists’ Instagram pages, and in some cases, also on their Face- Forest Preserve Advisory Board, Public Safety Advisory Committee, book pages (account required). Online shopping and personal video Storytelling in ASL Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, Youth Advisory Committee appointments are available with several participating artists. Crowdcast Saturdays For more information call 301- 474-8000 CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO ONE OF The Prince George’s County Greenbelt CARES Memorial Library System, in THE CITY’S CHARITABLE FUNDS Family Teletherapy The City of Greenbelt receives no portion of these funds nor partnership with the Old Green- Does your child seem angry, depressed, anxious? does it charge an administrative fee for processing the donations belt Theatre, offers Storytelling Difficulty adapting to COVID 19 changes in family life? with ASL (American Sign Lan- Family stress related to conflict, substance use or loss? GOOD SAMARITAN FUND TO ASSIST ST. HUGH’S FOOD PANTRY: guage) hosted by Erikson Young This fund is overseen by the Greenbelt Interfaith Leadership Associa- Contact us to learn more about our remote counseling services: on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. on tion (GILA). The St. Hugh Food Pantry will also take food donations [email protected] or 301-345-6660 Crowdcast. The virtual program, that are dropped outside of the church office at 135 Crescent Road. current openings Wednesday evenings 6 - 9pm recommended for ages 2 to 5, Thank you so much for your help! will continue for the duration of the public health emergency. For City of Greenbelt news, information, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND: Established to accept and Go to pgcmls.info/virtual-events disburse donations received to assist Greenbelt residents to services and more visit pay rent to avoid possible eviction. Approximately a dozen in- to find the link on Saturday dividuals receive assistance from these funds each fiscal year. mornings. WWW.GREENBELTMD.GOV Follow us on Facebook & Twitter Visit our Virtual Recreation Center at Now you may donate online at www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation www.greenbeltmd.gov/donations. Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 28, 2020

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Obituaries continued coordinator, collaborated with Greenbelt American Legion rep- University of Maryland (UMD) the University of Baltimore in resentatives to produce a virtual and as a Cantonese instructor, all order to help care for his aging Memorial Day program. “The while completing his first mas- parents. He secured a position City of Greenbelt and Greenbelt ter’s degree. In total, he earned as associate university librarian City Council thought that it was five master’s degrees from UMD at Hong Kong Baptist University of utmost importance to honor and multiple specialty certificates. in 2014. For the next two years, all our heroes that have lost their His belief in the importance of Clement had a major impact on lives protecting our country,” said education never flagged as he the library’s operations and en- Palau. “We reached out to the continued to take classes for as joyed once again living near his Greenbelt American Legion and long as his health allowed. siblings and parents. they helped immensely in putting His work ethic and commit- In 2016, Clement returned the service together. It was an ment to education positioned to the U.S. to become associ- honor to work with them.” Clement for career advancement. ate dean of libraries at Georgia The American Legion provided After working in a variety of Southern University. He was archival images of past Memo- positions at Maryland, Clement diagnosed with kidney cancer in rial Day services and scheduled moved to Trinity Washington 2017. The development of the Zoom time to record the Legion’s University in Washington, D.C., cancer, necessity of operations speaker. Palau’s program also where he became head of techni- and desire to be closer to fam- captured a recording of council cal services at the Sister Helen ily forced him to retire in 2019. reciting the Pledge of Allegiance From left, retired Air Force Col. George Ryan, coordinator of the Sheehan Library. From Trin- Having worked tirelessly from and Mayor Colin Byrd, in com- ERHS Air Force JROTC program; Greenbelt American Legion Ad- ity, he proceeded to become the the age of 10, Clement struggled pany with councilmembers, ad- jutant Mike Moore; and retired Air Force Chaplain (Col.) Monsignor associate director for technical to be without work. He had spent dressing the community. The Karl Chimiak speak with an unnamed retired Marine Corps master services and administration at his life working above and be- program may be seen at youtu.be/ sergeant at last year's Greenbelt Memorial Day Commemoration. the University of Baltimore Law yond his expected responsibilities wdEaQW0I1T4. Library where he spent the bulk while caring for others, and sud- Greg Gigliotti, Greenbelt - Photos by Butch Hicks of his career. At UB and later, denly he had to learn how to fo- American Legion Post 136 com- Clement mentored and looked cus on himself. He was fortunate mander, addressed the community out for visiting Chinese law ex- to have the support of his family about the importance of Memo- change students – many of whom and close friends. rial Day. Adhering to COVID-19 became lifelong friends. He truly Clement is survived by his distancing requirements, Gigliotti believed in the American Dream parents, Lau Hia and Yuen Oi video-taped his remarks. He re- and wanted to assist others in Hung, his six siblings in Hong called military heroes who died their own immigrant experience Kong, his wife June, two children in past conflicts such as 20-year- and guide when needed. – Jill (Daniel) of Greenbelt and old Navy Corpsman James Wil- Clement spent an unenviable Joseph – and his grandson Jet. liams, who was posthumously number of hours working, but The family is dedicating a awarded the Medal of Honor for what he really loved was to vol- memorial tree in Greenbelt in his his efforts trying to save wounded unteer in and around Greenbelt, memory and memorial donations Marines at Iwo Jima. He re- where he was a resident for close in Clement’s honor can be made called Marine Corporal Jason to 30 years. He volunteered with to the American Cancer Society Durham who was posthumously Greenbelt’s Advisory Commit- via their Mosaic Page (main. awarded the Medal of Honor for tee on Education, the Park and acsevents.org/goto/CS_Lau) to his courageous action falling on Recreation Advisory Board, the further cancer research and help a grenade to save fellow Marines Greenbelt Internet Access Coop- others fighting cancer. during the conflict in Iraq. erative, the Greenbelt Swim Team Gigliotti said that approximate- and Aquatic Boosters Club, the Patricia (Pat) Carriere ly one million men and women Greenbelt Community Emergency Patricia Carriere died on of the U.S. military have lost From left, Barbara Ruppert of Kensington joins friends Mary Hooper, Response Team, the Historical Wednesday, May 20, 2020, of a their lives through enemy fire Society and at the Greenbelt Janette West and Bea McCarthy at the 2019 Greenbelt Memorial Day sudden cardiac event unrelated or disease since the founding of commemoration. McCarthy reminds all to “honor our vets for their Library. He was a fixture at the to COVID-19. Pat grew up in our republic. He said those men swimming pool and at the Labor service.” These photos were shown as part of a slideshow during this Greenbelt, lived in Beltsville and women could have opted for year's virtual event. Day Festival. Greenbelt Swim and participated in Greenbelt ac- safer choices in their lives, but Team members will always re- tivities, including being an active they chose to defend America member how as meet manager, member of Holy Cross Lutheran when they were needed. How Are You Coping? Send us your stories and he tenaciously ran the summer Church. Her family will have Gigliotti said that as we honor photos, showing what you swim meets while June worked a memorial service at a future those in the military who died, are doing during forced as a timer and in concessions. date when it is safe to travel and we should also honor those who time at home. We will pub- Eventually, Clement felt ob- gather together. have lost their lives to protect ligated to leave his position at us and keep our country going service members, medical profes- lish a selection of these sub- during this pandemic. In his com- sionals and workers who had died missions during the com- mentary Gigliotti acknowledged from COVID-19. ing weeks. Email editor@ greenbeltnewsreview.com.

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Thursday, May 28, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 New Sanctuary Established For Vulnerable Fireflies by Amy Carpenter-Driscoll PHOTO BY AMY CARPENTER-DRISCOLL BY PHOTO Fireflies will continue to thrive in this area along Stream Valley Park.

PHOTO COURTESY PUBLIC WORKS COURTESY PHOTO Friendly Relief Calls Through Map of area included in the firefly sanctuary The Greenbelt Time Bank When days are hot and muggy Greenbelt City Council approved precludes current or future use of by Jane Young in Maryland and the sun sets the group’s proposal for a firefly pesticides and herbicides. Both late in the evening, dusk brings sanctuary on March 10, 2020. entrances to the area will have My brother Jeff has Al- pleasure of meeting my friend, out a fantastic winged beetle The firefly sanctuary will pro- interpretive signage, providing zheimer’s and he lives alone in Jeff, who has Alzheimer’s, when that has enchanted children and vide protected habitat in which education about the importance Nevada. Two family members his sister Jane asked me if I adults alike every summer for local populations of fireflies can of fireflies and what the sanctuary bring him food and check on could do some phone visits with ages: the firefly. Indeed, fireflies thrive. There are limited overhead provides. him weekly. I’m the only person him a few times per week. Jeff are a hallmark of early summer lights in the immediate area, re- Canter hopes the sanctuary who phones him often and he’s has a lot of interesting stories. He in our state, charmingly emitting stricting the amount of artificial will benefit both fireflies and the always glad to talk. When my studied social psychology in col- soft flashes of light in the woods, light at night that contributes to community. “I’d like to bring that husband and I planned a month- lege and has had a lot of variety fields and yards as they send sig- harmful light pollution. Public kind of enjoyment of them to long getaway this spring I wor- in his career. He has traveled ex- nals to one another. Works will leave a 10-foot buffer more people in the community. ried that Jeff would be lonely, tensively both within and outside However, firefly populations of grasses along the wood line And I’d like to see them thrive, since other family members were the United States. Jeff is also are increasingly at risk. A study and mow only once a year. Fire- of course. They’re doing well tepid on the idea of substituting genuinely interested in hearing published in the February 2020 flies rely on grasses throughout recently, so I’d like to see that for me. I asked Jim, a Greenbelt about my life and asking ques- issue of BioScience, entitled A their life cycle. The sanctuary continue,” she says. Time Bank (GTB) member who tions about my current successes, Global Perspective on Firefly needed to earn hours, if he’d challenges and political views. Extinction Threats, finds that the be interested in calling Jeff. Jim The GTB builds community consensus among firefly experts agreed to try, and after a little bit through the equal exchange of is that firefly populations are Do you think this ad of a shaky start it worked out re- hours. A variety of services can threatened across the globe by would bring in ally well. Of course I didn’t get be offered or requested through multiple factors, including habitat to take my trip but Jim continues the Time Bank. It’s fun. It’s free. loss, light pollution and pesticide $30 worth of to phone Jeff. It’s such a relief to It’s simple. Use your time and use. The experts also identified me that Jeff has someone else to talents to help your neighbors and drought, extreme temperatures business? converse with. Jeff said he really get your own needs met. Visit the and flooding as significant threats enjoys Jim’s calls. webpage and sign up today at widely attributed to global cli- www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com Jim said: I recently had the greenbelttimebank.org. mate change. Residential and commercial development chip away at the firefly’s native habitat, while artificial light at night confuses the insects and inter- rupts their signaling. A group of Greenbelt residents have taken it upon themselves to preserve a parcel of land as a designated habitat to help protect fireflies. Mary Ann Canter, a Greenbelt resident of 20 years, enjoys seeing the fireflies along the pathway that winds through Stream Valley Park. “I’ve been enjoying the fireflies for 20 years that I’ve lived here,” she says. “But there was a project proposed for the area. And I realized all at once that it could be developed in some way.” The city operates this approximate four-acre area, which currently is a mowed space with a paved pathway lined by a small basketball court, benches and a stream that underwent restoration in 2011. “It was a spontaneous thing,” Canter says of her idea for a firefly sanctuary. I thought, “Oh, they could develop this land and then I wouldn’t be able to see them anymore.” She under- stood fireflies’ need for protec- tion. “They have sanctuaries for animals. Why can’t we have a sanctuary for the fireflies?” Can- ter created a Firefly Sanctuary Committee, along with neighbors who are equally passionate about firefly conservation. The Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 28, 2020

RECREATION continued from page 1 MUSEUM continued from page 1 engaging constituents. Services FOGM was represented by 10-A Visitor Center are still in have ranged from on-demand Museum Executive Director Me- the architectural planning phase. video activities and downloadable gan Searing Young (a full-time The finished product would in- tutorials to live “show and tell” city staff person), President Jen- clude exhibit space, a hands-on sessions, workshops and classes nifer Ruffner and Vice President learning lab, an archive reading on Zoom. Greenbelt Recreation Sabrina Baron. room, office space, a gift shop recognizes the extraordinary con- Young started by outlining and a first-floor restroom and tributions of all the part-time a proposal by FOGM to create entrance. As well, FOGM, in programmers and educators who a new Memorandum of Under- consultation with city staff and have continued to provide quality standing (MOU) between it and Greenbelt Homes Inc. (GHI) instruction and maintain meaning- the city. The existing MOU was technical services staff, has pre- ful, supportive connections with written in 1987 when the Muse- sented the idea of an addition on participants during a challenging um opened and, said Young, “The the gardenside of 10-A. Once time. Greenbelt Museum has evolved a completed, all museum records Greenbelt Recreation staff also lot over that time.” Young com- and functions would then be con- wish to thank patrons for their mented that the Museum has solidated at 10-A and 10-B. So enthusiasm, flexibility and input always been in a partnership far, FOGM has raised $200,000 during the spring “beta testing” with the city since its inception as part of their quiet phase of a phase of online programming. in 1985, and is “not meant to be capital campaign, to be followed Their participation has enabled self-sustaining.” by a more public fundraising instructors to quickly gain expe- Due to “significantly blurred program. Baron was confident rience with new technology and lines of responsibilities,” accord- that the architect being used (cur- adapt their teaching methods. ing to the FOGM report to the rently from Old Line Architects) For example, the performing arts city manager’s office, the forth- was “sensitive and creative” in team needed to develop strate- coming MOU proposal would his efforts to retain the historic gies for overcoming the slight ROGERS IAN BLACKWELL BY PHOTO more clearly delineate city opera- character of the building which time lag on Zoom that prevents Baby music instructor Melissa Sites teaches on Zoom. tions from those of FOGM. would be central to its purpose. students from synchronizing their The education/volunteer coor- Jordan was keen to make sure the actions; success was achieved dinator would become a part-time renovations still maintain access through well-choreographed mut- city position in this new arrange- to mobility-challenged visitors. ing and turn taking. In some cas- ment, paid for with a restricted These plans, when completed, es, teaching “experiments” have National Endowment for the Hu- would be brought to council for involved home delivery of art manities grant of $100,000 and approval, as well as to GHI and supplies. Ceramics instructor Judy matched by FOGM, the amount the public. Goldberg-Strassler commented, “I of which would be transferred Young said that social distanc- felt like I was delivering a pound to the city. This, in addition to ing protocol within the museum of gold to each of the children… future proceeds from admissions when it reopens is still being their reactions were all so won- and the gift shop, would render worked out, but that outdoor Emmeline happily follows derful! Each child cradled their the change virtually budget neu- walking tours will certainly be the Storybook Dance The- clay with love!” Participants also tral. continued, using online, advance ater class via Zoom with have contributed by responding This change would consolidate admission. Yet generally, said Ms. Lisa and Ms. Angella. to surveys and attending Zoom daily operations to the city al- Young, “all these changes are check-ins. The digital transition lowing FOGM to focus primarily on the back end; the average of recreation programming has on fundraising, an arrangement museum visitor will likely not truly been a collaboration. that jibes with common museum notice anything different once we Visual arts programs will be practices. FOGM would still reopen.” available this summer in acryl- employ a part-time office man- ic painting, watercolor, draw- ager/bookkeeper to handle the ing, printmaking, polymer clay, nonprofit needs. The city would ceramic handbuilding, ceramic incorporate the museum into their sculpture and mudcloth painting. regular cleaning schedule. A new sewing and textile series Though council has agreed draws its inspiration from a va- to this new arrangement, it will riety of international needlecraft still require a final vote on June traditions. Plein Air Painting will 8 with the rest of the Fiscal Year guide students in the creation of 2021 budget. art outdoors. Several programs The renovation plans for the will be available with Racquel ANA BEDFORD-DILLOW BY PHOTO Keller, an artist in residence at the Community Center. One of and tap along with interdisci- the group each week!” her spring students commented: plinary, story-based programs An anonymous spring Pre- REQUEST A MEAL “Racquel is a masterful and re- for young movers. A pre-school, School Art parent shared on their laxed teacher. Each us was able parent/child music series will in- course evaluation, “I think you DONATE A MEAL to learn at our own level. The troduce different instruments each are doing a wonderful job adapt- lessons were aimed at beginners, week and ukulele instruction will ing to this insane new environ- MCFcc.org/Fe edGreenbelt but with plenty of content ap- continue with instructor Rachel ment and I really appreciate all Each $10 donation provides 1 reheatable meal to a Greenbelt resident in need. Meals are balanced plicability to folks at all levels. Cross. Spring “uke” student Tam- you are doing. Greenbelt Rec and delicious. They are made from whole foods and are free from chemicals and preservatives.

I am particularly pleased to be my Hurley said, “Seeing the fac- is the best around. Thank you.” Meals are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays for contactless pickup at The New Deal Cafe front able to, in these few short les- es of my classmates and spending Recreation staff are uplifted by patio from 4:30pm-5pm. Free contactless delivery is available. The signup deadline is Sunday noon sons, look differently and apply time with them was something I patrons’ kind words of encourage- for the following Wednesday & Saturday. that to drawing and other reasons was missing. Greenbelt Commu- ment, grateful for the opportunity Hosted by DC Vegan and MCF Community Church for looking!” nity Center made that happen.” to serve and looking forward to a Dance programs will be avail- Fellow student Sally Davies com- rich summer session. able across the full normal range mented, “it really lifts my spirits of disciplines. These include bal- to join everyone strumming their let, hip hop, contemporary, jazz uke and to play joyful music with PHOTO BY CARA SYNDER BY PHOTO Residents in Boxwood Village enjoy a social distancing picnic in place of their regular annual picnic. Residents were delivered the main dishes and sides to enjoy in their own driveways. Thursday, May 28, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Cub Pack 202 Graduates New Natalia Rincon Is Recipient Of David Craig Scholarship Arrow of Light Boy Scouts by Douglas A. Mangum by Aaron Marcavitch The David ful insights on Craig Memo- our weekly po- rial Scholar- ems, apt jokes, ship Founda- mature writing tion (DCMSF) and a sincere announced that smile, she Natalia Rincon helped to uni- of Winterwood fy an eclectic Place in Green- group of peo- belt is the win- ple; her spirit ner of the an- has a unique nual $10,000 way of doing scholarship this. It’s why award. Natalia was

Rincon is a PORTRAITS PRESTIGE BY PHOTO my first choice dual-sport (la- Natalia Rincon of Eleanor to host our po- crosse and soc- Roosevelt High School etry slam this cer) student year and why athlete who also participated in she has hosted numerous other the Greenbelt Recreation’s circus school events.” camps. While attending camps A different letter of recom- from a young age through adoles- mendation states: “Natalia’s de- cence she has mastered juggling, termination is not limited to the riding the unicycle, walking on classroom. Despite being a stu- stilts and the tightrope, along dent in the demanding science with being a trapeze artist. and technology program she con- The Eleanor Roosevelt High tributed to our school commu- School class of 2020 voted nity by participating in numer- Rincon as the Personality award ous clubs.” In those clubs “she

SCREENSHOT BY SHAWN SCOLES SHAWN BY SCREENSHOT winner. She won the hearts of learned numerous life skills such Scouts gather online with Scout leaders, friends and families to celebrate earning their Arrow of Light. the DCMSF board members with as teamwork, active listening Den Leader Andy Reeves is second from left in the first row. her amazing personality traits and and perseverance, which she will characteristics conveyed through carry with her at the next level.” numerous letters of recommenda- It is not by chance that Rincon Pack 202, chartered to the tion. is considered in high standing in Greenbelt Community Church, This incredible young lady her community. Hard work, pas- announced that a new class of amassed a swath of community sion, involvement and true friend- scouts have crossed over from service hours while also compet- ship are accolades that shine Cub Scouts to Scouting BSA. As ing in two varsity sports, main- through on paper and in person. with so many other events this taining a GPA of 4.071, exercis- The DCMSF offers congratula- year, the crossing-over ceremony ing her Christian faith and serv- tions to the entire class of 2020 required virtual assistance. Scouts ing her school in various clubs. for graduating in a year of un- gathered around their computer Rincon co-founded the Cultural precedented chaos and change. screens in uniforms on Thursday, Connoisseurs Club and served as This past school year could truly April 30, supported by their par- treasurer. She belongs to, and be described as a circus and ents and families, and listened to leads, many clubs at Roosevelt Rincon navigated it like a tried- Arrow of Light Den Leader Andy such as the Do Something Club, and-true circus performer and Reeves, Cubmaster Aaron Mar- TLC (Truth, Love and Character), artist. cavitch and Scout leaders from both the Spanish Honor Society four local troops welcome these and the National Honor Society accomplished scouts to their next (inductees committee), the Mil- The Market is major milestone. lionaire’s Club and the Bring The scouts who earned this Opening Up—at an Change to Roosevelt Club. She Appropriate Social award were (with their new received the AP Scholar Award, Scouting BSA Troop): John Daw- the Scholar Athlete Award and Distance! son (214), Marcelo Gendreau the Varsity Athlete Award. Her If you are thinking of selling (1033), Shubh Gossain (1250), entry in the science fair earth and Taraksh Ojha (1033), Zach Olson and feel safe doing so, this environment category won her would be a great time! Right

(1250), Kazuki Reeves (1250), REEVES ANDY BY PHOTO first place. now we have more buyers Patrick Shipley (1033), Anthony Den Leader Andy Reeves and his son Kazuki participate in the In the community, she vol- than sellers. I am working with Shipp (214) and Grant Simmons ceremony virtually. unteers to do trail cleanup at several fully qualified (214). Each scoutmaster from Greenbelt Park and assists during buyers—carefully and each of the Scouting BSA Troops the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival. safely—and there is a serious received the scouts, with repre- 202. Today, this pack hosts a pack transitioned into a “fam- Rincon will be pursuing a me- shortage of inventory! sentative scouts from each troop little over 50 families that come ily” pack by welcoming the first chanical engineering degree at the there to welcome them in. together each year for the Pine- female scouts in the pack’s his- Be in touch! 301-789-6294 University of Maryland. Within Cub Scouting, the Ar- wood Derby, family camping, tory. Families that would like The following paragraph, from row of Light is the highest rank pack meetings and fellowship. more information about Scout- • Buyers, let’s talk by one of the letters of recommenda- phone or video that a scout can earn. Scouts who Cub Scouting is based around ing BSA in Greenbelt can email tion from her coaches and teach- earn this recognition are generally the stories of the Jungle Book Cubmaster Aaron Marcavitch at conference on goal- ers, exemplifies who Rincon is setting and connecting around 12 years old, or in the by Rudyard Kipling. In 2018, the [email protected]. and how she is seen among her with the right lender for fifth grade. Many of them have peers: “In this class (English 9 preapproval. I’m only risen through the various ranks of Honors) Natalia helped solidify showing houses to pre- Cub Scouting, while a couple had the most cohesive, communal approved buyers to just joined this year. The Arrow classroom community I have minimize everyone’s of Light is the only award from ever encountered. With thought- exposure, so this is your Cub Scouting that is allowed to first step. be worn on the Scouting BSA uniform. These scouts are known Se Habla Español • Sellers: let’s plan your as WeBeLoS (We’ll Be Loyal best sales strategy and Scouts). Over the last 18 months Vaya a nuestra página web get your house show- ready. Right now, you they earned badges in scouting greenbeltnewsreview.com para ver artículos en español. may have a little more history and traditions, outdoors, time than usual to get STEM, cooking, first aid, hik- your house shined up ing, physical fitness, community and looking great! service and many more. They all participated in camping trips and Kim Kash visited local troops to find a new 301-789-6294 scout troop. [email protected] Greenbelt Pack 202 is one www.caprikarealty.com of the oldest chartered scout packs in Prince George’s County, See our website, started shortly after Cub Scouting LAMASNEY MAUREEN BY PHOTO greenbeltnewsreview.com, was developed in the 1950s. The A sunny day at the Lake for articles in Spanish.

Greenbelt Community Church has Office: 410-571-4080 always been the home of Pack

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Richard Cantwell Frances Fendlay 240-481-3851 Broker/Realtor Mike Cantwell: 240-350-5749 7829 Belle Point Drive Valerie Pierce: 301-802-4336 Greenbelt, MD 20770 Michael McAndrew: 240-432-8233 O ce: 301-441-1071 Christina Doss: 410-365-6769 Cell: 410-790-5099 Sean Rooney: 410-507-3337 [email protected] Thursday, May 28, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11 Police Blotter Realty 1, Inc. Our 33rd Year in Greenbelt Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, www.greenbeltmd.gov/police 301 982-0044 Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents.

Shooting May 19, 9:30 p.m., 9100 gained by breaking out a window. and 6201 Springhill Drive. Five R1MD.com May 16, 9:09 p.m., 9001 Springhill Lane. A man exiting A person possibly involved was thefts occurred after windows Linda Ivy 301-675-0585 Mark Riley 301-792-3638 Breezewood Terrace. Officers his vehicle was approached by a seen leaving the area on a black were broken out to gain access. H. Dwayne Taylor - 301-323-8384 responded to a report of shots man who produced a knife and Yamaha motor scooter, wearing a A credit card and driver’s license fired and located a woman suf- announced a robbery. He patted black helmet with a white sticker were taken in two incidents in Leonard Wallace - Broker fering what appeared to be mul- the man down and then removed on the back. the 9234 Edmonston Road, a 301-675-9036 tiple gunshot wounds to her leg. his wallet from his vehicle before May 20, 12:03 p.m., 6113 notebook computer and money She was transported to a nearby he fled on foot. Breezewood Court. Two 19-year- from 9104 Edmonston Court, a The Leader in hospital for treatment of non-life- Multiple Charges old residents and a 22-year-old sandwich from 9011 Breezewood Greenbelt Real Estate threatening injuries. A witness May 15, 5:34 p.m., 6002 nonresident were arrested and Terrace and five commercial air advised that she and the woman Greenbelt Road. Two 20-year- charged with fourth degree bur- fans from a work van in 9125 had been walking down the street old nonresidents were arrested glary by officers who responded Springhill Lane. when they passed a man who and each charged with multiple to a report of a burglary of a Five acts of vandalism were insulted them. She then heard offenses after officers responded vacant apartment. All three were reported. Windows were broken gunshots and realized that the to a report of food being ordered transported to the Department of in the 6122 Breezewood Ter- woman had been shot. She then at Hook and Reel using a stolen Corrections for a hearing before a race and 9162 Edmonston Road. saw the man holding a handgun. credit card. One of the women district court commissioner. In the 9160 Edmonston Road Home Invasion was charged with possession of Vandalism the body of one vehicle was May 14, 9:20 p.m., 6227 marijuana with intent to distrib- May 14, 8:02 p.m., 5900 scratched and dented, and in a

Springhill Court. Two men en- ute and possession of marijuana, block Cherrywood Lane. Spray second, a window was broken 2-Story Rambler 3BR, 2BA home with tered a residence after a man and both women with credit card paint was used to vandalize a and paint was scratched. walkout basement & wood stove. inside answered their knock on fraud and theft. Both were trans- stationary speed camera unit. One vehicle in 5905 Cherry- Large fenced yd. w/wood deck, patio & the door. One intruder was armed ported to the Department of Cor- May 16, 1:03 a.m., 6114 wood Lane had four tires slashed, shed. 3-Car driveway. $314,900 with a handgun, struck the resi- rections for a hearing before a Breezewood Court. A woman paint sprayed on it and the body Lakeside Subdivision Enormous dent in the head with it and or- district court commissioner. saw a man throw a rock at her dented. 3BR/2.5BA 2-story rambler w/GARAGE! dered him and second person in Theft bedroom window, breaking it. FinishedSOLD lower level with family room & the apartment to the floor. The May 16, 6 p.m., 5903 Vehicle Crime office. RemodeledSOLD kit. on main level. intruders went through the home, Cherrywood Lane. A parcel pack- A brown 2007 Ford F-250 Need to reach us right away? took a cellphone and fled. The age was taken from the front pickup truck with Maryland tags resident refused medical treatment stoop of a residence. 6921XC was taken from Westway Text ‘Greenbelt’ to 88000 on for minor injuries. Fraud near Ridge Road. your cell phone and get an in- Robbery May 16, 9:18 a.m. 6210 Seven thefts from vehicles stant response! We can show May 15, 10:27 p.m., 5707 Breezewood Court. A man was were reported, including two you any listing in Greenbelt. Cherrywood Lane. Witnesses contacted on social media about catalytic converters, one each, Scan here with your saw a man armed with a knife a money-making investment of- from 6220 Breezewood Drive cell phone and go approach a man in the parking fer. After he sent money to the directly to our web- lot of the Shell Food Mart and caller, he received a message that site! Search all of demand his property. A struggle additional money was needed w the MLS and more. ensued, at which time the man because the IRS had put a hold in the parking lot was punched on the money he had sent earlier. Westchester Park 2 Br / 2Ba condo- Greenbelt Auto & Truck Repair Inc. minium with balcony & amazing views several times, resulting in minor The man sent additional money of Greenbelt Park. Remodeled through- injuries. The man with the knife SOLD two more times before he realized 159 Centerway Road out, lotsSOLD of closets and storage. Nice! took the man’s cell phone and that it was a scam. Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 Cape Cod Home Investors - priced to fled on a black bicycle. He is Burglary sell! 3BR, 1 1/2 BA home with large described as being black with May 14, 7:17 a.m., 7523 fenced yard & 2 sheds. Sep. dining a light complexion and close- Greenbelt Road. The front door 301-982-2582 rm., br & full bath on mn. lev. $208,900 cropped hair, wearing a black T- of Pollo Cabana was shattered www.greenbeltautoandtruck.com 2 Bedroom Townhome Priced to sell! shirt and dark pants. The injured in order to gain access to the A.S.E. Modern tub surround in bathroom. man refused treatment. premises. Master Certified Technicians Upgraded cabs. & dishwasher in kit. May 16, 1:03 a.m., 5707 May 14, 3 p.m., 9234 Edmon- SeparateSOLDSOLD laundry room. $124,900 Cherrywood Lane. Two men ston Road. A work crew reported A complete service facility equipped to Single Level Living Lower level 1- approached another man and that a cot and other property were bedroom GHI townhome - no stairs! punched him several times, took taken from a vacant apartment. perform all service requirements that your Large wood deck in fenced backyard his cell phone and fled on foot. May 15, 11:26 a.m., 6102 manufacturer recommends to comply with provides plenty of room for entertaining. The injured man refused treat- Breezewood Drive. Entry into a Large floorplan w/addition Half bath ment for minor injuries. vacant apartment was apparently Preventive Maintenance service sched- on main level. Masonry townhome w/ ules & extended warranty programs! Also, fenced backard & brick patio. Zoned HVAC system, 11’ x 17’ master br. The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information routine repairs that keep your vehicles Townhome w/Garage 2 br home in the leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved operating safely and reliably. heart of Greenbelt. Large 11’ x 17’ master br. Remodeled kitchen with granite crimes reported in the blotter. Auto-body, collision repairs and theft recovery damage counters.SOLDSOLD Shaded backyard w/patio. Call 1-866-411-TIPS. A.S.E. Certified Technicians, Townhome with 2 additions 2 bed- Insurance Claims Welcome. room GHI home on fenced, corner lot. People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Free estimates, please call for appointment Large family room addition in back, Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. extra storage in front. Central HVAC. 4 Bedroom 3 Level Townhome Mas- OPEN SATURDAY! ter bedroom & full bath on main level. Opened remodeled kitchen, fireplace in lr. Backs to protected woodlands. Townhome with addition 2 br townhome w front laundry/office addition. Opened kitchen w/passthru & pantry. Fenced backyard with large deck. Charlestowne Village Single-level 1- br condo in Greenbelt - no stairs! Par- 4 BR, 2BA END!! 3BR, 1BA END!! 1 ORANGE CT 13H Hillside Rd quet flooring throughout. Remodeled Housing Market Update kit. With S/S appliances. $149,900 Buyers still want to buy! Houses are still selling. Find out what Addition - Backs to Woodlands Completely remodeled throughout; half you need to do to sell your home in a Pandemic Market!! bath on main level. Zoned HVAC system. FencedSOLDSOLD yard, shed & raised deck. Brick Townhome 2 Bedroom GHI Serving DC, MD &, PA townhome remodeled throughout. Freedom Realty opened nearly 7 years ago by Sarah Liska. Today we Modern kitchen with s/s dishwasher. serve three states and will be opening in VA as well. We list Greenbelt Hardwood both levels. $169,900 Upper Level One Bedroom GHI home homes in the News Review but have many other options for you! with full-sized washer and dryer in separate laundry room. Refinished hardwood flooring throughout. Nice! 2 BR Townhome Remodeled GHI Sarah V. Liska Susan Barker home w/ new carpet fresh paint & ce- Real Estate Broker Realtor ramic bath. Priced to sell at $124,900 Your Greenbelt Specialists Phone: 301.385.0523 Phone: 301.675.1873 In Roosevelt Center [email protected] [email protected]

Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 28, 2020 COVID Coping by Lindsey Hutchison, 13 Happy Birthday Ellen Davis

When we left school that Friday I never considered we As Mary Ann Baker, a News wouldn’t return. “It’ll be like Review member, was out walking another spring break, ha ha.” on Hillside she heard the strains Yeah, right. So many things were of a well-played violin and fol- stripped from our hands so fast. lowed her ears. She discovered Our freedom, our social life, the Birthday Girl Ellen Davis and her rest of our 2020 school year and family enjoying a personal violin so much more. We all thought concert by jazz violinist Nataly that we were just saying goodbye Merezhuk from the Creative Al- for two weeks. Those two weeks liance. Davis’ family had en- turned into four weeks, then six, gaged Merezhuk to celebrate the then online school started. As the birthday – giving joy not only to governor extended the stay-at- Davis, but to the entire neighbor- home order, my hope of going hood that came out to watch and back to school was slowly disap- LINDSEY HUTCHISON BY PHOTO listen. pearing. I never even got to say Lindsey Hutchison stays at goodbye to our eighth graders/ris- home for weeks and weeks. ing freshmen. I feel even worse for them because they didn’t get through these stressful times and their graduation, eighth-grade trip put themselves at risk to help to Paris, and they didn’t even get others, deserve the world. There to say goodbye to their teachers are so many people that I’m or friends they’ve known for nine keeping in my prayers. years. I actually haven’t left my house since the day we got out

If only I knew that the virus WALTER-DAVIS DANIELLE BY PHOTO we were unknowingly joking of school unless it was to go out into my backyard or to Buddy Jazz violinist Nataly Merezhuk plays violin for Ellen about would soon change our Davis to celebrate her birthday. lives. When it arrived in the U.S., Attick Park for a little run. Re- it still didn’t make me worry that cently though, my dad and I went much. The first death happened to get some Starbucks. I got a and I thought, “It won’t travel all double chocolate chip frappuc- the way down here to Maryland, cino (it was delicious). As I went right?” Wrong. It spread to Mont- out for the first time amidst all gomery County. My uncle, Marc of this chaos, it felt very strange. Celebrating Mask Wearers: Elrich, is actually the county ex- Almost as if I was starring in a ecutive of Montgomery County. sci-fi movie about the end of the Send us your Photos! He lives there with my aunt. So world. It was also my first time I was most definitely worried for wearing a mask. It was so hard During the pandemic, masks both of them. Not only because to talk and breathe, it felt as if have become an important tool to I can’t even imagine the stress I was a dog wearing a muzzle. protect each other and stay healthy. Marc has right now, but he’s I don’t know how people can They are required at the Co-op Su- also in the most susceptible age go all day working in those. So permarket and on walks at Buddy range. Then it came to Prince much respect for them. Attick Park. Whether homemade, George’s County. I wasn’t neces- I’m really hoping that the surgical, special order, quirky or sarily worried about my health numbers start decreasing expo- plain, they’re indispensable. We’d because I’m young and healthy, nentially so that we can have a like to publish photos of Green- but I was worried about if I con- fun and semi-normal summer. I belters in their new fashion ac- tracted COVID-19 and brought want to go outside and breathe cessories to show our commu- it home to my parents. They’re the fresh oxygen. Not some of nity spirit and support during this pretty healthy but they’re kind of my recycled air inside of my difficult time. Email photos of old (sorry mom and dad). Then mask. I hope that we can all look you and/or your family or friends some people I know personally back on this eye-opening experi- wearing masks (include names) to contracted the virus: my mom’s ence and have more respect for [email protected]. choir friend, a family friend, our grocery store clerks, doctors, even one of my close friend’s nurses, EMTs and anyone else grandma, who unfortunately died who has been so helpful during from the virus. these times. I wish this disas- We are losing so many people ter will help us appreciate what left and right. I really appreciate we’ve lost. everyone who is working together Lindsey Hutchison is a student to help prevent any more deaths at the Dora Kennedy French Im- or cases. All of the essential mersion School. workers who continue to work MEETRE CATHIE BY PHOTO This conservative grey model adds a touch of sprightly orange to enliven Rick Meetre's look.

Examples of painted rocks

- Photos by Colette Zanin

Artists can find rock painting opportunities along an inner sidewalk in Old Greenbelt.