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From its earliest days, Greenbelt was created with a City Limits reverence for non-motorized modes of transporta- Historic Greenbelt Inner tion. The inner walkway system was created as a Walkway System means for people to walk to almost any destination Roadside Pedestrian Trail Raiders Girls Retro Town Fair without having to cross a street at grade. Street (Includes Sidewalks) underpasses allowed pedestrians to avoid interac- Public Off-Road Pedestrian Trail Soccer, p.11 Winners, p.2 tion with automobiles. An Independent Newspaper eviewHistoric Greenbelt Inner As the city has grown to areas east of the FOREST Walkway Underpass Baltimore-Washington Parkway and west of the PRESERVE Capital Beltway, some of the planning features which Walking Tour were built into old Greenbelt have been lost. The ews American Discovery Trail Capital Beltway and Baltimore-Washington Parkway Use Metro N R VOL. 84, No. 44 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 have divided the city in thirds and have limited the Underpass East Coast Greenway opportunities for getting from one area to another. Caution (Busy Intersection) In an effort to unite Greenbelt’s disparate sections and rekindle the spirit of free non-motorized move- Public Facility ment throughout the city, the Greenbelt City Council has worked with its advisory boards and interested Retail Facility/Dining citizens to develop a comprhensive city-wide master trails map for pedestrians and bicyclists. FOREST ElectionCampground 2021 PRESERVE Walking or bicycling for transportation or recreation enhances the quality of life for Greenbelt residents Council Tackles Park Issues, Picnic Area by reducing pollution and congestion, enhancing 16-, 17-Year-olds Can Vote health and fitness, and promoting a sense of FOREST School community. PRESERVE The purpose of the Trails Map is to promote the Museum (Limited Hours) Indian Cre Approves Lakeside Drive Study existing trails network as a transportation and e k T In Nov. 2 City Council Election ra i Info Center recreation resource, and to provide guidance for the l planning, design and construction of additions to Greenbelt Station Parkway by Diane Oberg Parking the trails system and related support facilities. by Mary Moien FOREST Main Streets & Miracle Miles It is intended to provide direct and safe routes e n a PRESERVE Heritage Route Destinations L between and among all parts of the city, with k n Parkland was a subplot at a B particular emphasis on providing access to public am tre transportation, recreation, education, and commer- S the September 13 Greenbelt For only the second time, resi- How to Register cial locations. City Council meeting as coun- dents of Greenbelt who are 16 To be registered to vote, ap- It is also intended to provide a scenic, safe and varied system of pedestrian and bicycle routes which Branchville Road cil added Greenbriar Park to and 17 are eligible to vote in the plications must be received at the provide a recreational experience for people of all Greenbelt city election on Tues- Prince George’s County Board of m the Forest Preserve, supported ages and physical conditions, including persons with ste Sy ils disabilities. a r day, November 2. These teens Elections by Monday, October l i 5 T a 8 the Forest Preserve Advisory tary r T u t ib k h r e A T e Cr v as well as all adults 18 and over 4. The easiest way to register a i n e t a i . Board’s (FPAB) proposed trail s d o n c I The American Discovery Trail (ADT) is a non-motor- a n who want to vote must be regis- at this point may be to contact ized, coast-to-coast, multi-use hiking trail. The trail A maintenance plans and rejected a passes through several metropolitan areas, including proposed referendum that would tered in Prince George’s County. Greenbelt city offices and request Washington D.C., and incorporates not only hiking trails, but also bicycle routes and equestrian trails. In require purchase of land adjacent There are only a few more days the registration form. Forms can Greenbelt, the ADT travels through Greenbelt Park, to register. be picked up by appointment at across Greenbelt Road to Buddy Attick Park, and on to Greenbelt Station. In addition, to the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC). council directed staff to conduct After several years of discus- the Municipal Building, 25 Cres- Learn more at http://www.discoverytrail.org/ sion, in January 2018 the Green- cent Road. Call 301-474-8000 a traffic study of Lakeside Drive Post The East Coast Greenway Office and received resident petitions. belt City Council unanimous- or email elections@greenbeltmd. The East Coast Greenway (ECG) is a 2,900-mile, non-motorized, long-distance, urban, shared-use Greenbriar Park ly voted to approve a charter gov to request forms or for more trail system linking 25 major cities along the Eastern amendment to officially allow the information. Prince George’s Seaboard between Calais, Maine, and Key West, Council unanimously ap- Florida. In Greenbelt, the ECG travels along Cherry- younger residents to vote in city County voter registration forms wood Lane, through Historic Greenbelt, through proved, as recommended by the FOREST PRESERVE Greenbelt East and on to Elkton, MD. Learn more at FPAB, adding Greenbriar Park elections. In a referendum ques- can also be accessed online at http://www.greenway.org/ tion during the November 2016 princegeorgescountymd.gov/1980/ Greenbelt is the only City in America where the ECG to the city’s Forest Preserve. The Creek Trail and ADT cross paths. ian city election, 53 percent of voters Voter-Registration. Those students d In board’s recommendation was modified on a 5 to 3 vote, to supported lowering the age of who are 15 but will turn 16 by Greenbelt Park is administered and maintained by permit the city to continue mow- eligibility. Forty-nine 16-year-olds November 2 should contact the the National Park Service. It features hiking, horse Wellesley Drive Community MILESTONES AND MARYLAND CITY OF GREENBELT MAP COURTESY and nature trails, as well as camping and picnicking ing an unforested portion of the Building and 106 17-year-olds registered to city for more information. Council approved adding Greenbriar Park, located at the corner of facilities. Bicycles are allowed on the roads in the land. Greenbriar Park is a city vote in the 2019 election. park, but not on any of the unpaved trails. For more Hanover Parkway and Mandan Road, to the city's Forest Preserve. information, call the Park headquarters at (301) park located at the intersection 344-3948. DOCTOR’S of Hanover Parkway and Mandan COMMUNITY ber Bryan Bruns provided the The activities beingHOSPITAL consid- Road. Election 2021 information, noting that although ered would address gully erosion Trail Maintenance the board had been given copies, and persistently muddy areas. As requested at an August they had not formally reviewed The trail from Eastway/44 Court Kristen Weaver, Silke Pope 23 worksession, FPAB provided or approved it. The pilot is being Ridge would see improvements to additional information regarding conducted to inform the board combat erosion, such as reshaping Have Filed for City Council the activities they are considering in its development of the Forest the trail to improve drainage or for the previously approved trail Kristen Weaver and Silke Pope, whose biographies appear below, Preserve Master Plan. relocating sections of the trail to maintenance pilot. Board mem- have completed their nomination forms and been certified by City higher land. This map shows existing pedestran and cycling Clerk Bonita Anderson. They join challengers Ric Gordon and Matt routes withing the City of Greenbelt. In no way is this The Pumpkin Walk trail has Inzeo. Biographies are prepared by the candidates and are published Trails Map intended to restrict users to the routes suggested; or is the designation of a trail or bicycle been subject to users creating in the order they are certified and received by this newspaper. route intended to indicate that the route is free from “Let Me Tell You a Story” their own trails and installing the usual hazards that accompany bicycling or walking, especially in proximity to automobile traffic. materials such as boards and The City of Greenbelt assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of this map or the safe condition of Artist Tells of Arab Family wooden pallets to avoid muddy delineated routes. Users are solely responsible for www.marylandmilestones.org any risks encountered and for their own safety. sections of the trail. In addition, Kristen Weaver by Nicole DeWald KristenATHA Weaver Inc. was born in Greeley, Colo. there are several areasFALL where 2016 fallen trees have blocked the trail. She earned a B.S. in computer science and “My brother, sisters and I are to our father.” Users have sawed the downed psychology (2004), teaching certificate (2005) fortunate enough to have our own The Community Center Art trees to reopen the path, but the and M.A. in education (2006) all from the ‘hakawati,’” artist Helen Zughaib Gallery has reopened this month sawed logs may have damaged University of Denver. Kristen taught middle shares. “A storyteller, whose sto- with a new exhibition entitled the trail or impeded drainage. school science and mathematics in Denver ries stem from his love for his Stories My Father Told Me: The The pilot would close off some Public Schools from 2005-2007. After recon- children and a desire to both Art of Helen Zughaib. The show user-created trails, reroute or necting with her now-husband, A.J. Stephens, educate and entertain. ‘Let me includes 21 paintings and prints reopen blocked trails and “selec- a friend from childhood, she moved to the tell you a story.’ And so it would from a series Helen created based tively remove” brush encroaching D.C. area to teach middle school science in PHOTO BY HEATHER MORTIMER HEATHER BY PHOTO begin. The noise around the din- on her father’s stories of his on the trail, especially to keep Montgomery County Public Schools from Kristen Weaver ner table would quiet down and youth in Syria and Lebanon. the trail passable and reduce 2007 to 2013. In 2013 she started as an edu- we would all turn our attention The period depicted is the 1930s exposure to ticks, among other cation and outreach specialist at Goddard Space Flight Center, first and ’40s, offering benefits. with Universities Space Research Association and currently with a glimpse of vil- The trail to the Northway Science Systems and Applications, Inc. lage life 5,800 miles Fields floods periodically, partial- In 2015, Kristen and A.J. moved to Greenbelt, purchasing a away during Green- ly due to runoff from the raised townhome in the Greenbelt Station neighborhood for proximity belt’s construction athletic fields. The FPAB pilot See WEAVER, page 6 and early years. would not attempt to prevent all Writer and cura- flooding. Where runoff crosses tor Maymanah Far- hat notes that the See COUNCIL, page 8 series transports the viewer “to a world of beauty and won- der” while narrat- What Goes On ing “the stories of a people who survive Monday, September 27 City Council Meeting political turmoil and 8 p.m. uncertain times with Wednesday, September 29 Council Worksession: humor, grace and 8 p.m. TBD empathy – all root- ---- ed in unconditional All meetings are virtual. love.” Visually, Hel- See the meetings calendar at en’s work is richly greenbeltmd.gov for agendas colored, meticulously and information on public par- painted and vibrantly PHOTO COURTESY OLDTOWN EDITIONS OLDTOWN COURTESY PHOTO

ticipation in these meetings. OLSON ROBIN BY PHOTO Making Raisins and Drying Figs, painting by See ART, page 12 Kids enjoy fresh fruit at the Greenbelt Farmers Market. Helen Zughaib Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 23, 2021 Letters to the Editor Service or Garden Side? Protecting Voting Rights located in front of the Greenbelt Tales of Gardeners Police Station at 550 Crescent Throughout Greenbelt As a follow-up to the article Road.” on the history of Greenbelt’s I support residents’ calls for I would like to amend that the city’s elections board to add community gardens in the Sep- paragraph. It should state that tember 9 issue, I offer these drop boxes to expand early vot- “while I was on the Public Safety ing hours in Greenbelt East and tales about some of the gar- Committee, the committee as a deners. When the government Greenbelt West. team completed this accomplish- Mayor Colin Byrd sold Greenbelt, all the garden ment together, as a team. It was plots were sold, too, and became a great accomplishment and I was owned by outside private inter- Bio Correction happy to be a part of the team.” ests. But at the three remaining I was reading the bio today I don’t want anyone to get garden areas on Parcel 2, the and in the third paragraph it the feeling like I did everything gardeners just kept gardening. reads: on my own. Sorry for the incon- While the owners were aware of “I partnered with the Rite Aid venience and thank you for the this, they did not interfere. Then Foundation and the Kids Safe opportunity to fix this issue. the city bought Parcel 2 and the Medication Disposal Program in Matthew Inzeo gardeners just kept on gardening. installing a drug drop box now The garden club is separate from the city and what little official recognition it has received has been the result of creating the Greenbelt Museum Announces Forest Preserve. The garden plots at the end of Retro Town Fair Winners Hamilton Place were next to the by Sheila Maffay-Tuthill historic Hamilton grave site, and it was claimed that one or more gardeners broke off pieces of - B. Glee The Greenbelt Museum hosted the ancient headstones to weight the Retro Town Fair on the muse- 2021 Winners down their plows. One of the um grounds on Sunday of Labor Baked Goods young sons of Emory Harman, Day Weekend. Banners, bunting 1st Place/Blue Ribbon: Letters Policy prominent resident and former and mums decorated the space, Leann Irwin, Nepitelle Cookies Deadline for letters is 6 p.m. Monday. Submission does not postmaster under Eisenhower, and entrants dropped off their JoEllen Sarff, Mandarin Orange guarantee publication. Letters should be no longer than 300 came to me to express concern handmade and homegrown items Cake words (shorter letters are more likely to be published). over the desecration of the grave to be judged. Donna Peterson, Chesapeake sites. While sharing his con- Letters may be edited for clarity, grammar, civility and Last year the Retro Town Fair Bay Cake cern, there was nothing legally space constraints. The News Review may add a comment was held virtually, so this year Lori Dominick, Raspberry we could do as the land, then, from the editor if deemed necessary. everyone was excited to be at- Sandwich Cookies was privately owned. However, All letters must include the letter writer's tending the fair in person. Judges Ezekiel Kelley, Pecan Pie Director of Public Works Buddy name, physical address, and telephone number. took their responsibility very 2nd Place/Red Ribbon: Attick had the remaining grave- Only the name will be published; the News seriously and spent much time Vijay Parameshwaran, Pecan Pie stones removed and taken to discussing the merits of the pies, JoEllen Sarff, Chocolate Chip Review will consider requests for the name to Public Works for safe keeping. cakes, needlework, jams and Blondies be withheld. In 1997, they were restored to the more. Ribbons were awarded to a Emily Ottens, Vanilla Cake site and are on display in a case large group of talented Greenbel- Needlework specially built by Public Works. ters, and the public was invited Purple Grand Champion: Jim Giese to observe and enjoy all of the Jan Derry, throw fine entries. Thanks to all who 1st Place/Blue Ribbon: made the Retro Town Fair possi- Marni Siegel, shawl Greenbelt ble. Next year, 2022, will be the Tara Wilcox, blouse 10th Anniversary of this event. Joyce Wineland, purse News Review See you at the Fair! 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Thursday, September 23, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events At the Library Golden Age Bingo Free Monday Matinee Composting Workday Bus Driver Job Fair Greenbelt Library hours are At Schrom Hills Park At Old Greenbelt Theatre Volunteers Needed On September 29 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays If the weather cooperates, The Old Greenbelt Theatre This Saturday, September 25, There is a shortage of more and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 Greenbelt Golden Agers will will show Top Hat at the free anytime from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., than 200 school bus drivers in p.m.; Wednesdays from noon to 8 gather in person to play Bingo at Monday Matinee on October 4 at join a composting work day at Prince George’s County. Prince p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. Schrom Hills Park on Wednesday, 1 p.m. The audience is limited to the three-bin hot composting George’s County Public Schools to 5 p.m. Study rooms are open September 29 at 11 a.m. Bring a 75 people; proof of vaccination is station behind Roosevelt Center, is having a virtual bus driver job but meeting rooms remain closed. folding chair if possible. required. Tickets may be reserved alongside the Aquatic Center. fair on Wednesday, September 29. Appointments for one hour of To join the Golden Agers online only at greenbelttheatre. Volunteers will help to build a Salaries start at $19.35 per computer use can be made up to email list and obtain Zoom in- org. compost pile and learn about hour with a comprehensive pack- seven days in advance at pgcmls. formation for virtual meetings, how hot composting works. After age of benefits, including health, info/reopening or 240-455-5451; contact Becky Sutfin at rsutfin@ Annual Blues Festival chopping some 30 to 40 buckets dental and vision insurance, as some computers may be available greenbeltmd.gov. of food waste donated from the well as retirement plans. Appli- with no appointments. Happening Saturday Co-op grocery store, volunteers cants must be at least 21 years of September is library card sign- The 18th Annual Green- will mix food, water, shredded age with a valid driver’s license up month. Sign up at pgcmls. Info on Cub Scouts belt Blues Festival will be held leaves and woodchips and pile it and at least three years driving info. At Farmers Market on Saturday, September 25, at in one of the bins. Over the next history and able to communicate Hispanic Heritage The Greenbelt Cub Scouts, Roosevelt Center from 11:30 a.m. few weeks, the pile will reach effectively in English. For more To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Pack 202 will have a table at to 10 p.m. Bring a chair to this temperatures between 130℉ to information or to pre-register (re- Month, the Greenbelt Library will the Greenbelt Farmers Market on community-based outdoor free 150℉ as it “cooks.” After the quired) for the recruitment event, boogie and bop from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, September 26, from 10 Blues Festival and enjoy some cook, which destroys seeds and visit pgcps.org/drivewithus. on Saturday, September 25, at an a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be in- great music and socially distanced pathogens, the “yummy” mix . outdoor Bibliobop Dance Party formation available about the pro- dancing. will be fed to red wiggler worms featuring Spanish language and gram and fun activities for kids. living on the loading dock of the Dena Kohn Scholarship bilingual children’s music. Reg- Pack 202 is for boys and New Deal Café. Fund Mini Golf Event istration is required at 240-455- girls from kindergarten through Kickstart Your Career Red wigglers, Eisenia fetida, On Sunday, September 26 5451 and Covid-19 precautions 5th grade. For more information This Fall with PGCMLS are a special breed of worm that from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Dena will be in place. about Cub Scouts, email The final session in the Prince processes food that browns into Kohn Theatre Lab Scholarship Other cultural and education [email protected]. George’s County Memorial Li- a highly valued, rich compost. Fund will hold a miniature golf programs celebrating Hispanic brary System (PGCMLS) Career Anyone who likes the idea of event as a fundraiser and celebra- culture are being held through Kickstart series is on Wednesday, keeping food scraps from the tion of the life of lifelong Green- October 15 at other nearby Seniors to Host Open September 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. landfill – where they produce belter Dena Kohn, who died just branches and streamed online; Forum On Saturday The topic is executive functioning methane, one of the worst green- before her 23rd birthday. visit pgcmls.info. On Saturday, September 25, and adopting a growth mindset. house gases – and is interested Each year, her life and spirit Learning Resources from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Greenbelt’s Registration is required. A in learning more about compost- of giving are celebrated and com- Brainfuse HelpNow offers an Senior Citizen Advisory Com- certificate of completion will be ing, join the composters. Email memorated by raising money for array of additional learning re- mittee will hold its annual Open sent to registrants who attended [email protected] the Dena Kohn Memorial Schol- sources, including SkillSurfer, a Forum. This year, in deference all four sessions in the series. to join the workday or for more arship. The fund provides schol- library of lessons, videos, live to the Covid-19 virus, the Open information. arships each summer to teenagers tutoring in Spanish and English Forum will be a free virtual pre- in financial need to participate in from 2 to 11:55 p.m. daily, tests sentation on Zoom. Advance reg- Astronomical Society The Theatre Lab’s Musical The- and more, available year-round. istration is required, at https://bit. Dracula Radio Play atre Institute for teens. ABCMouse helps young chil- ly/38sjSFM. Auditions at GAC To Meet Sept. 30 The event will be held at dren build a strong academic Greenbelters of all ages are Greenbelt Arts Center will The Astronomical Society Rocky Gorge Four Seasons Golf foundation, with more than invited to share their concerns hold auditions over Zoom by of Greenbelt will hold their Fairway on U.S. Route 29 and 10,000 learning activities in read- about issues in the community appointment on Saturday and September meeting on Zoom Old Columbia Road, Laurel. At- ing, math, science, social studies, and get direct feedback from city Monday, October 2 and 4 for at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, tendees can buy baked goods art and music. officials, including members of October’s Old-Time Radio September 30. The speaker will from a Greenbelt baker and origi- Novelist K-8 Plus helps read- the city council and representa- Play: Dracula. Audition slots be Dr. Tim Hamilton, professor nal pottery by a Greenbelt potter ers find read-alikes, genre-specific tives of various city government can be arranged by signing up of natural sciences at Shawnee at the fundraising event. books, nonfiction titles and more. agencies. Naturally, positive before Thursday, September 30 State University, who will speak Those wishing to sponsor a The library also helps students comments are also welcome and through a link on the website on the topic Using Gravitational hole, play a round, make a do- prepare for standardized tests and appreciated. greenbeltartscenter.org/auditions. Lenses as Natural Telescopes. nation or ask questions, contact writing college admissions essays In October, the Old-Time All are welcome to attend. The Robert Goldberg-Strassler at 301- through the EBSCO Learning- Radio Play series will feature Zoom link will be posted on the 345-8755 or [email protected]. Express online resource. Check GIVES Quarterly Dracula. There will be virtual Astronomical Society website, pgcmls.info/events regularly for Meeting on Sept. 25 rehearsals, and the final recorded greenbeltastro.org, before the related programming. performance will be posted in meeting. Pop-up at The SPACE GIVES, the Greenbelt In- tergenerational Voluntary Ex- time for Halloween. The new pop-up location Although the actors do ap- launched Wednesday, September change Service, will have its More Community Events virtual quarterly meeting on Sat- pear in the video, these are radio 8, with the addition of a specially plays and casting will be done are located throughout the paper. curated diverse, multi-lingual urday, September 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Zoom information based on vocal sound instead of collection for children ages 5 to age or appearance. All roles are 12 of 100-plus items to perma- will be emailed to the member- ship. Those without email can open and everyone is encouraged nently be at The SPACE courtesy to audition; this is a great oppor- of the Prince George’s County call 301-507-6580 for Zoom tele- phone information. tunity for beginners who would Greenbelt Access Television Memorial Library System. The like to try acting. Participation is non-circulating seed collection entirely virtual. Sep 24, Fri – Sep 30, Thu approach will be similar to both Verizon FIOS Channel 19 • Comcast 77 More information and the re- (School Programming on Your Cable Guide) the successful Books for Barber- Fall Ball for Youth cordings of previous radio plays Streaming on www.greenbeltaccesstv.org shops program and Little Free Greenbelt Youth Baseball Lit- are available at the website listed THIS WEEK on GATe • Your Community Access Station Library movement. Two laptops above. The September installment tle League has opened up regis- 7am Greenbelt Newsreel Local Community Programming with peripherals were purchased tration for fall ball. The league is of the series was posted recently. to permanently be at The SPACE aiming at having games for ages Sterling Detective: Boston’s Lone 8am Democracy Now! Yesterday’s Syndicated Program in order to provide critical digital 5 to 14. Visit gyblittleleague.org Wolf Terror tells the story of a access to this community and 9am GATe Classic Film Penny Serenade for more information. Registration suave gentleman burglar having Drama/Romance • 1941 Cary Grant • Irene Dunne • Buelah Bondi should be installed soon. The closes on Friday, October 1. fun rather uniquely in Boston. SPACE offers free WiFi care of 11am Greenbelt Newsreel Local Community Programming a local ongoing grant. Located at Noon Democracy Now! Today’s Syndicated Program Beltway Plaza, 6000 Greenbelt 1pm PGCPS Science Bowl Kenmoor v MLK Middle School Road, Suite 13 (next to AMC FREE! Audience limited to 75 people. Theater); open Mondays through Reserve tickets online ONLY- 2pm Music at the New Deal CAZ • Soul Rock Reggae Fridays, 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 to 7 p.m. onday Matinees greenbelttheatre.org 3pm GATe Classic Film Penny Serenade M Drama/Romance • 1941 Cary Grant • Irene Dunne • Buelah Bonds Mobile Printing The library offers mobile Monday Oct. 4th - 1pm 5pm PGCPS Science Bowl Kenmoor v MLK Middle School printing to the public. The 6pm Greenbelt Newsreel Local Community Programming first 10 black-and-white pages are free. More information is 7pm Democracy Now! Today’s Syndicated Program available at pgcmls.info/mobile- Top Hat 8pm GATe Classic Film Penny Serenade printing. Families can borrow Drama/Romance • 1941 Cary Grant • Irene Dunne • Buelah Bond mobile hotspot devices for up Old Greenbelt Theatre 10pm Music at the New Deal CAZ • Soul Rock Reggae to nine weeks at a time. Use Distanced seating throughout. the online curbside 129 Centerway 11pm Democracy Now! Today’s Syndicated Program Greenbelt, MD 20770 booking form. PROOF OF COVID MN Greenbelt Newsreel Local Community Programming 301-329-2034 VACCINATION REQUIRED Connect with GATe www.greenbeltaccesstv.org Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 23, 2021 Obituaries Cookies at the Bridge Seeks More Volunteers Condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy Drake, a life Another school year has begun James (Jimmy) Drake member of Greenbelt American and the highly successful Cook- Former Greenbelter James Legion who died earlier this ies at the Bridge project will be (Jimmy) Drake died September month. continuing. The project needs 2, 2021, at the age of 83. Jimmy Share your accomplishments, volunteer assistants to safeguard was known for his love of hunt- milestones and news in the Our Eleanor Roosevelt High School ing and he was a waterman. He Neighbors column. Send details students as they walk home from served his country as a mem- of your news items to editor@ school in the afternoon. ber of the Army Special Forces, greenbeltnewsreview.com. where he made 49 parachute Cookies at the Bridge began jumps. He was a life member of several years ago after rumors the Greenbelt American Legion. of violence and gang fights on Jimmy is survived by his wife or near the Spellman Overpass of 62 years, Gloria (Shelton); two were noted after school let out. daughters, Lynette and Brenda; Spearheaded by Mowatt United two sons, Bill and John; seven Methodist Church (MUMC), the project of handing out cookies PHOTO COURTESY THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO grandchildren; and seven great- WADE MARY BY PHOTO and having a friendly adult pres- grandchildren. A private service James Drake Robert Goldberg-Strassler, is being planned by the family. ence near the bridge has helped prevent violence and bullying. seated, and Mary Wade are Teams have been composed two volunteers for Cookies at mainly of volunteers from the Bridge. HUG WALK Returns October 10 MUMC, College Park United week from 3:25 until around 4 Methodist Church, Greenbelt p.m. to smile and hand out cook- RUAK (Random Unself- tion on Cherrywood Lane. The Community Church, Greenbelt ies to students crossing into Old ish Acts of Kindness) is again Greenbelt Connection will pro- Safety Patrol and Greenbelt City Greenbelt. Those interested in organizing the annual HUG vide shuttle service from each of Council. Volunteers form groups helping just one afternoon per WALK (Help Unite Greenbelt the join-in locations as needed. of two or more adults who meet week or on an on-call basis, call With A Little Kindness) to be Non-perishable food items can at Spellman Overpass once a 301-474-9410 and leave a name held on Sunday, October 10, rain be dropped off at each join-in and telephone number. CATHOLIC COMMUNITY or shine. location for the St. Hugh’s Food of GREENBELT All Greenbelters are invited to Pantry. Walkers will need to ad- Porch Greenbelt Food participate in this event, joining here to local Covid-19 guidelines Initiative Is Growing LISTEN to the During the pandemic, we the walk in any of the Green- in place at the time of the event. Porch Greenbelt Food Collec- NEWS REVIEW gather VIRTUALLY for belt neighborhoods noted below The walk currently has about tion continues to expand thanks Visually impaired Liturgy of the Word may listen for free and continuing through the city. 60 co-sponsors – individuals and to all the volunteer efforts. The Call Metropolitan Sundays, 10:00 a.m.

RUAK requests that any and all social, civic and religious orga- remaining collection date for Washington Ear groups and individuals from the nizations – many of whom will Front Porch pickup this month is 301-681-6636 ALL ARE WELCOME! No special equipment needed community co-sponsor this event. have informational tables at the between 9 and 10 a.m. on Satur- For ZOOM link: There is no cost except the en- end of the walk. day, September 25 for 14 and 15 ergy and spirit of each individual To co-sponsor, contact RUAK Courts Laurel Hill Road. [email protected] joining in with their neighbors at [email protected] or As a reminder, place donations from across the city. Robert Goldberg-Strassler at in a box or bag labelled PORCH Walk Schedule 301-345-8755 by Sunday, or RUAK in a front porch or The walk begins in Greenbelt September 26. other location that can be seen Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Station. 1 p.m., gather at the In- All Greenbelters are invited to from the road. Also, make sure 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt dian Creek Trail bridge at Green- participate in the HUG WALK to check the expiration dates on Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors belt Station; 1:30 p.m., walk in whatever way they choose: all food items. facebook.com/mowattumc step-off; 2 p.m., walk continues as a walker or by cheering on Anyone with questions or who 301-474-9410 from Springhill Lake Recreation neighbors as they walk by. Walk- is interested in being a volun- Reverend Rivera, Pastor Center; 2:30 p.m., join the walk ers can show their city pride by teer or starting a new neigh- at Buddy Attick Park; 3 p.m., wearing Greenbelt apparel such borhood for monthly food col- In-Person Worship Service 9:30 a.m. join the walk at Roosevelt Cen- as a Greenbelt is Great shirt, a lection with Porch Greenbelt, No singular way to worship ter; 3:30 p.m., join the walk at Greenbelt sports team uniform or email Robert Goldberg-Strassler Greenbriar Community Center; other item. at [email protected]. 4 p.m., join the walk at Windsor Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church Green Community Center; 4:30 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi p.m., walk concludes at Schrom The Bible Says… Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org For God so loved the world, Hills Park. Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community Parking will be available at that He gave His only begotten Son (Jesus), Beltway Plaza in the lot behind that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, September 26 10 a.m. the mall, next to the Shell sta- but have eternal life. What Are We Doing Here? John 3:16 Rev. Ann Kadlecek Zoom video at https://zoom.us/j/93495780708 Obituaries IN PERSON Sunday Worship Services The News Review pub- 10a-11:15a @ Greenbelt Elementary School How and why do we come together in religious community? What is the point of this lishes obituaries of Greenbelt church? Let’s explore together. residents, past or present. MCFcc.org You write it or we will if you prefer. A photograph and Mishkan Torah Congregation service information should be 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 included. There is no charge. Rabbi Saul Oresky, Cantor Phil Greenfield An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue Greenbelt This Sunday’s Sermon that respects tradition and becomes your extended family Community on Facebook Live in the 21st century. Church Friday evening services at 8:00pm Sunday at 10:15 Saturday morning services at 10:00am Whoever you are All services and activities are currently virtual and wherever you are Isn’t NO To be PublishedFor further information, in Greenbelt call (301) 474-4223 News www.mishkantorah.org Review September 23, 2021 on your an answer? Affiliated with these movements: Conservative and Reconstructing Judaism Spiritual journey, you are welcome HERE. www.facebook.com/GCCUCCMD www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org “… all the members of the human family, whether peoples or governments, cities or villages, have become increasingly interdependent. For none is self-sufficiency any longer possible, inasmuch as political ties unite all peoples and nations, and the bonds of trade and industry, of agriculture and education, are being strengthened every day. Hence the unity of all mankind can in this day be achieved.” – ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Greenbelt Bahá’í Community www.greenbeltbahais.org Thursday, September 23, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5 City Information & Events The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR Monday, September 27, 2021 at 8:00pm SEPTEMBER 27–OCTOBER 1 ORGANIZATION Monday, September 27 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY Roll Call COUNCIL MEETING Virtual meeting will be shown on Call to Order Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and 996, and Streaming at Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv Consent Agenda – Approval of Council and Staff Recommendations Tuesday, September 28 at 3:30pm, SENIOR CITIZEN (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved as ADVISORY COMMITTEE, On the Agenda: Call to Order, recommended by Council and Staff, subject to removal from the Introduction of Guests (if any), Approval of Agenda – September 28, Consent Agenda by Council.) 2021, Approval of Minutes – August 31, 2021, Old Business, Approval of Agenda and Additions ew Business, Announcements COMMUNICATIONS Tuesday, September 28 at 7:00pm, ADVISORY COMMITTEE Presentations ON EDUCATION, On the Agenda: Approval of August Minutes, - Quarterly Council Crime Presentation Labor Day Parade, ACE Grant Application for 2021-22; Petitions and Requests Status of Grant Program, Administrators and Educators Survey *Minutes of Programs, Planning for PTA Presidents Meeting, AOB, - Statement for the Record - Closed Session, August 10, 2021 Next Meeting – October 26. Greenbelt Studio and - Statement for the Record - Closed Session, August 24, 2021 Administrative Reports Tuesday, September 28 at 7:00pm, ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gallery Open House ON TREES, at Public Works Building, 555 Crescent Road. On the Sunday, October 3, *Committee Reports Agenda: Call to Order, Review Past Meeting Minutes, Old Business, 1:00pm–4:00pm LEGISLATION New Business, Adjourn. Masks will be required for attendees. - A Resolution to Negotiate the Purchase of Election Services with Greenbelt Community Center, Tuesday, September 28 at 7:30pm, GREEN ACES/GREEN Electec Election Services, Inc. for the 2021 City Election 15 Crescent Road. TEAM, On the Agenda: New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals, Masks required. - Eviction Notice Ordinance New Pollinator Habitat Proposal, Recommendation for More Stringent • 1st Reading Building Codes, Pollinators Participation in Anacostia Watershed Visit with the Center’s Artists in Residence and additional OTHER BUSINESS Society Festival. community artists. Shop for fine - Celebration of Centenarians Policy Wednesday, September 29 at 8:00pm, - Community Gardens Shading Issues WORK SESSION – arts and functional wares. Virtual meeting will be shown on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and - Economic Development Advisory Committee TBD See the new exhibition in the 996, and Streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv - Advisory Committee Geographic Diversity art gallery: Stories My Father - Sign Language Interpretation Thursday, September 30 at 7:00pm, FOREST PRESERVE Told Me: The Art of Helen - Replacement Vehicle Purchase – Animal Control ADVISORY BOARD MEETING, On the Agenda: Opening Round, Zughaib. Meet the artist during - Issuance of a Request for Proposals – Financial Management Approve Agenda, Approve Minutes, MAGLEV Update, Pumpkin Walk the first half of the event. System Replacement Update, Hamilton Tract Trail Pilot Project, Discuss Results of Recent - Community Questionairre Council Meetings and Work Sessions, Review Trail Master Plan Sponsored by Greenbelt - Council Activities Sections, Invasive Plant Management Control Youth Citizen Request, Recreation ARTS - Council Reports Update Stewardship Guidelines, Re: Greenbriar Tract, Next Meeting www.greenbeltmd.gov/arts - * Reappointment to Advisory Boards Oct. 28, Closing Round. - * Resignation from Advisory Groups In advance, the hearing impaired is advised to use MD RELAY MEETINGS at 711 to submit your questions/comments or contact the City Pre-School Program Meetings Clerk at (301) 474-8000 or email [email protected]. in Historic Greenbelt Stakeholders This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE VIRTUAL Cablecast on Verizon meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. For information on public 21, Comcast 71 and 996 and www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv participation for the virtual meetings above, visit the meetings calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov. Resident participation: Information will be posted on Meetings Calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov In advance, the hearing impaired is advised to use Video RelayServices (VRS) at 711 to submit your questions/comments or contact the City DO YOU WANT TO EARN YOUR GED? Clerk at (301) 474-8000 or email [email protected]. Does your pre-school aged Free GED Preparation Classes child enjoy helping you Where: Online Lessons and Supportive Tutoring CITY ELECTION INFORMATION cook, like exploring, and When: Fall 2021 (September 21–December 2) love to learn? Then check NOMINATIONS FOR 2021 Tuesday mornings, 10:00am–12:00pm REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ELECTION out Greenbelt Recreation’s Ages 16+, pre-school programs Mom’s In accordance with Section 14 of the City Charter, a regular election will (Must be Prince George’s County Resident) Morning Out and Pre-School be held in the City of Greenbelt, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 2, To enroll, contact [email protected] Enrichment and Fun. Mom’s 2021, to elect the seven members of the City Council. or call 202-740-6473. Morning Out is a licensed Any qualified voter of the City may be nominated for the office of Mem- traditional pre-school program ber of Council upon filing a nomination petition with the City Clerk that focuses on social (signed by not fewer than 50 Greenbelt resident voters), a written ac- Fall Activity Guide Now development, fine and gross ceptance of the nomination, and other statements that are required by Available Online! motor skills, listening, and the City Charter or by law. Required forms and information are avail- following instructions. The able in the City Clerk’s office, 25 Crescent Road, from 8:00 a.m. until Classes begin the week of September 6, 2021 Pre-School Enrichment and 4:30 p.m. Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Fun program focuses on group Explore our Activity Guide for lots of options for all ages and interests. September 27, 2021. games, sports skills, cooking We offer seasonal special events and varied recreation facilities and classes, nature walks, science DRAWING FOR ORDER OF BALLOT PLACEMENT classes to provide opportunities for community celebrations, a chance experiments, and much more. to learn something new or improve your skills in an activity you enjoy, Drawings to determine the order of candidates’ names on the ballot for Both programs have a heavy all while socializing and staying active! the November 2nd election and the order for placement of campaign emphasis on learning in a fun signs on public property will take place in the Council Chambers on For more information, visit greenbeltmd.gov/recreation way! the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building on Monday, September 27, at or call 301-397-2200. 7:00 p.m. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, ONLY CANDIDATES OR THEIR For more information, visit DESIGNEE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE greenbeltmd.gov/recreation PUBLIC IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY. or call 301-397-2200. For more information, call Bonita Anderson, City Clerk, at 301-474- NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY: 8000, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Invasive Plant Pull at the Firefly Sanctuary Saturday, September 25 from 10:00am–1:00pm TEEN TAKEOVER! AGE 18–24 IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE? Join the City of Greenbelt Department of Public Works for a CONTACT THE GREENBELT ASSISTANCE ZONE! conservation stewardship event in recognition of National Public Services Provided: Lands Day. Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plant species Employment, GED Prep, Tutoring, Housing, Healthcare and install native plants along the forest edge of the Firefly Sanctuary. Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 12:00pm–5:00pm Contact: [email protected], 202-740-6437, Reminders: Bring a reusable water bottle 6101 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt Wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes Every Friday from 6:30pm– 8:30pm, starting on October 1 Students: Bring community-service forms Youth Center Gym VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Face masks must be worn and social distancing protocols Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. must be followed at all times Enjoy organized group There are currently vacancies on: Volunteers must register in order to participate activities like handball, • Advisory Committee on Education kickball, or dodgeball! To register, contact Kevin Carpenter-Driscoll at • Arts Advisory Board [email protected]. Ages 13–17, free with • Board of Election membership. Masks required. • Park & Recreation Advisory Board • Senior Citizens Advisory Committee No registration required. • Youth Advisory Committee For city information, meetings, events, services Contact AJ Sesay at For more information call 301-474-8000 and more visit www.greenbeltmd.gov 240-542-2198 with questions. Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 23, 2021

Election 2021 City Notes WEAVER continued from page 1 Horticulture/Parks repaired Citizens Meet, Greet Candidates the greenhouse and received fall both to her work and to the Metro for his commute downtown. plants. Street Maintenance/Special She was also drawn to Greenbelt’s history and cooperative ethos. For Council at Roosevelt Center Details supported the Greenbelt Kristen soon began attending city council meetings to learn more Assistance in Living produce dis- about the planning of the walking path from the Greenbelt Station by Donna Hoffmeister tribution program and delivered neighborhood to the Metro station. Events such as the Labor Day 10 aluminum picnic tables and a parade and Festival brought back fond memories of July Fourth About 35 people gathered in has focused on transportation; he grill to Greenspring I. festivities in her hometown, where neighborhood gatherings were Roosevelt Center Saturday after- helped to create bike lanes and Refuse/Recycling collected frequent. After years of living in apartments and barely knowing noon to meet the candidates for install bike rental racks. He also 24.39 tons of refuse and 9.75 neighbors by sight, Kristen was excited to find in Greenbelt the the fall election for Greenbelt worked to attract new businesses tons of recyclables. Sustainability/ sense of community she had known growing up. City Council. It was billed as a to Greenbelt, which has the high- Environmental and four volun- Not long after moving to Greenbelt Station, in 2016 Kristen Rally for Common Ground and est vacancy rate in the county. teers removed invasive plants volunteered for the new homeowner’s association Activities Com- was organized by Ric Gordon. Kristen Weaver tries to involve from the Firefly Sanctuary. mittee. She initially served as secretary, then chair, a position she Gordon, whose 39th birthday it Greenbelt Station residents in The Animal Shelter hosts four still holds. Kristen began to look for opportunities for involvement was, asked Konrad Herling to activities around town and to dogs, five cats, a rabbit and a in the larger Greenbelt community and was appointed to the Park introduce the candidates. Her- expand recreational opportunities ball python. and Recreation Advisory Board in the spring of 2018. Simultane- ling talked about how important in Greenbelt West. Silke Pope’s Recreation and Public Works ously, she joined a new composting initiative at the Springhill Roosevelt Center was for bring- focus has been on public safety, met at Greenbelt Station to Lake Recreation Center, progressing to a leadership role in the ing people together. To that end economic sustainability and con- plan an outdoor fitness zone. Greenbelt Neighborhood Composting group. Working with the he himself had helped found the nectivity. She helped get security Springhill Lake Recreation Cen- composting group, as well as attending other local meetings and Greenbelt Arts Center, located cameras installed at the Spellman ter’s Eagle VISION program events, helped Kristen meet people from all sections of Greenbelt, nearby. He told people that in Overpass. Leta Mach is a strong provides weekday after-school a process she has continued by joining the Connecting Across the mid-1960s, the Ku Klux Klan supporter of co-ops and has been enrichment. Therapeutic Recre- Greenbelt organization starting in late 2020 and becoming active had gathered in Roosevelt Center the liaison to the Advisory Coun- ation began in-person fall classes on their planning committee. to get people to oppose the Fair cil on Education for many years. for seniors. These activities have helped Kristen focus on what she loves Housing Act. In light of that his- Rodney Roberts worked to es- The Community Center hosted about Greenbelt, but also identify ways Greenbelt can be better. tory, it is all the more important, tablish the Forest Preserve and a full-capacity American Red As a member of Greenbelt City Council, she hopes to be part of in his opinion, that people work led the effort to install a com- Cross Blood Drive, and in the bringing neighborhoods together and building a stronger sense of together to improve the quality of mercial kitchen in the New Deal Art Gallery, a new exhibition de- community for all city residents. life of all Greenbelters. Café. Matt Inzeo helped put up picts Syrian and Lebanese village Herling said he had asked the mile safety markers around life and immigration. Museum Silke Pope each candidate to tell him what Buddy Attick Park in his role as and Old Greenbelt Theatre direc- Silke Pope served on the Public Safe- to stress about their contributions a Prince George’s County police tors toured the new theater space, ty Advisory Committee (PSAC) for nine to Greenbelt. These were some of officer and also helped install planning history exhibits. years until election to council in 2009. the things Herling learned: a drug drop box in front of the Park rangers supported a kick- During her tenure leading PSAC, the Ric Gordon works as vice Greenbelt Police Station. ball tournament and a Chesapeake city saw improvements in safety includ- president of Greenbelt Access Gordon then invited those Education, Arts and Research ing installation of security cameras at Television and emphasizes his present to find common ground Society (CHEARS) poetry event the Spellman Overpass, emergency call efforts to raise awareness of by discussing issues with one an- at Schrom Hills Park. boxes on Metro Drive and in Franklin the needs of kids. Judith Davis other with an open mind. People Park. Silke is council liaison to both the helped create the Greenbelt Advi- had the chance to talk to some PSAC and the Senior Citizen Advisory sory Committee on Environmen- challengers (Weaver, Alex Zajac, NCOZ Comment Committee and she continues to be a tal Sustainability (GreenACES) Bill Orleans and Gordon) and Deadline Nears strong supporter of public safety and and Greenbelt Intergeneration- some current councilmembers The opportunity is drawing to quality of life initiatives. al Volunteer Exchange Service (Byrd, Jordan, Davis and Pope). a close for public comment on Silke has served on state and na- NATOLI SHARON BY PHOTO (GIVES) and was a strong sup- With so few opportunities for the ongoing zoning process for Silke Pope tional committees including the Na- porter of civil rights, women’s people to be with one another the Greenbelt Neighborhood Con- tional League of Cities Public Safety rights and sexual orientation in person during the pandemic, servation Overlay Zone (NCOZ). and Crime Prevention Steering Committee and the Small Cities rights. Colin Byrd is an advocate those gathered seemed glad for The final NCOZ neighborhood Council, which she chaired in 2016. of civil rights and labor rights. the chance to mingle and talk to study and the latest draft of the Silke earned a fellowship from the University of Maryland’s He supported the solar energy friends. Music added to the cel- design standards are available at Academy for Excellence in Local Governance. This provided roof of the Co-op grocery store ebratory mood. zoningpgc.pgplanning.com. Pope with a thorough understanding of the functions of local and sought ways to fund Co- The public can submit written municipalities and a strong understanding of governmental policy vid-19 relief for renters and mort- testimony until the close of busi- and ethics. Additionally, Silke completed workshops at the Uni- gage holders. Ed Putens helped ness on Wednesday, September versity of Maryland’s Academy for Excellence on Leadership and create the Senior Citizens Advi- 29, via the eComment portal at Human Cognition; Economic Development and Leadership; and sory Committee. Emmett Jordan pgccouncil.us/Speak, by emailing [email protected] or See POPE, page 7 by fax to 301-952-5178.

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Election 2021 Where Does the Time Go? New Police Officers Election Deadlines Looming by Kathleen Gallagher

It may seem that we just start- Monday, October 4. There is ed to talk about the November 2, still a little time in which anyone 2021, city council election a few who is not currently registered weeks ago, but in fact both vot- to vote in the City of Greenbelt ers and candidates will soon find can do so if they live at an ad- themselves facing some deadlines. dress within the city limits, are Monday, September 27. The American citizens and are at least last day for anyone wishing to 16 years old. Visit the Prince run for city council to submit all George’s County Board of Elec- the necessary forms and signa- tions at princegeorgescountymd. tures by 5 p.m. gov to check online to see if you September 27. Voters who are registered. If not, you can wish to take advantage of the register online at the same site. new mail-in voting should send in their application form to re- quest a ballot by September 27. The ballot will be sent by mail, but be aware that no mail-in bal- lots will be sent out prior to Oc- tober 8. If a ballot is requested, that must serve as your voting method for the election. PHOTO COURTESY GREENBELT POLICE GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO Mayor Colin Byrd swears in new officers at the Greenbelt Police Department on Tuesday, Sep- tember 7. The officers are, from left, Jean-Paul Dang, Eric Thomas, Xiomara Wynkoop, and POPE continued from page 6 Oscar Rodas-Flores. Negotiation, Government and Civility. Pope has experience in international business relations and banking where her bilingual ability, attention to detail and organizational skills were critical. Pope has been employed by Prince George’s County Public Schools for 21 years, first at Green- belt Middle School and currently at Springhill Lake Elementary. Silke Pope has lived in Greenbelt for 23 years. She came to Greenbelt with her family from Germany after her husband, Jo- seph, retired from the United States Army. She originally lived in Springhill Lake (now Franklin Park) and currently resides in Belle OPEN HOUSE Point. Her natural tendency is one of engagement and activity in the community, taking on numerous volunteer roles and accruing accomplishments in Greenbelt over the past 23 years. When not ALL ELECTRIC HOME attending council meetings and events, Silke walks her Greenbelt Animal Shelter dogs, Chip and Bambi, around the lake, and spends time with her grandchildren. 3516 Marlbrough Way, College Park, MD 20740 Before proudly earning U.S. citizenship in 2006, Silke became involved in several community groups in Greenbelt. A member SATURDAY, of St. Hugh of Grenoble Church since 2000, Silke has been in- SEPTEMBER 25, 1-3PM volved in numerous fundraising efforts, the most notable being the annual Oktoberfest where she is best known for her authentic German dishes. She served on the Belle Point Homeowners’ As- sociation from 2006 to 2019 and joined the Charlestown Village Condominium Association in 2019. She is also a member of the American Legion, Post 136 Ladies Auxiliary.

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Issue at Community Gardens the trail, the report says that it Among the issues raised by er they file an eviction action “may be necessary and wiser to his colleagues was whether the against a Greenbelt resident. by Matthew Arbach accept temporary flooding.” In scrapyard was the best prop- As part of the consent agenda, addition, some of the trail may erty to acquire. Davis argued council directed staff to engage The Greenbelt City Council that a vote was needed to get the be reshaped and logs obstruct- that the wooded property along a professional traffic engineer to has largely concluded its delibera- process started. They were com- ing drainage may be removed, Cherrywood Lane would be a conduct a traffic study on Lake- tions on the shading issue at the mitted to the work, eager to lend as may boards and other outside better choice. (Roberts later said side Drive, which has been the city’s community gardens, with their expertise and energy to an materials. he wanted to acquire that prop- scene of several recent serious a vote likely in the near future. end product that was “financially Board Chair Damian Ossi said erty as well.) She pointed out car accidents. The study is to Members of the Forest Preserve and environmentally responsible,” that FPAB is moving more to- that Berwyn Heights might not review options such as reducing Advisory Board (FPAB) and the said garden coordinator Ellen ward stewardship of the Preserve support the city acquiring the the speed limit; installing speed Greenbelt Community Garden Bastio. rather than keeping it totally scrapyard, which is currently reduction measures such as speed Club (GCGC) met with council Councilmember Rodney Rob- natural. This shift in emphasis, in its tax base. Several council- humps, stop signs and rumble at a September 8 worksession erts reiterated his strong excep- he said, was approved by council members voiced contradictory strips; and study the feasibility of to advocate for their action plan tion to any further cutting down when it updated the city code. opinions as to whether the own- installing sidewalks or reducing which would address the shad- of trees in the Preserve. He cited Councilmember Rodney Rob- ers were even interested in sell- pedestrian use of the roadway. ing of the garden plots, allowing the potential devastation to the erts objected to the plan. The ing. Also at issue was whether a Petitions them to flourish at their optimum city’s green spaces from the mag- whole plan of trail maintenance, referendum, which could drive up Lore Rosenthal requested that level, as well as ensure the diver- lev train proposal and the pos- he said, goes against the grain the cost of the land, was the best ballot drop boxes be established sity and long-term health of the sible relocation of the Bureau of the natural area that the For- approach and the likelihood that in all three areas of the city, Forest Preserve. Those present of Engraving and Printing to the est Preserve was set up to be. the property, besides being the that postage-paid envelopes be were mostly in consensus that Beltsville Agricultural Research Councilmember Judith Davis, site of “a concrete mountain,” is included with mail-in ballots and the problem has been debated Center grounds. He stressed the however, argued that the city has likely highly contaminated after that weekday early voting loca- enough, with the onus now on looming catastrophic threat of cli- almost loved the Forest Preserve years of industrial use. tions be established in Greenbelt council to make a decisive move mate change to not only the city, to death. If we do not correct Other Actions East and West. toward alleviating this long-stand- but the entire state and the planet some of these issues, the trails On a 6 to 1 vote with Coun- Bill Orleans called upon the ing situation. as a whole. Roberts said that will deteriorate further, plus the cilmember Silke Pope opposed, city to obtain the list of units set Public Works is scheduled other alternatives could be found, city needs to address invasive council passed a motion by Byrd for eviction from the county sher- next week to cut back limbs in mainly the creating of additional species in the Preserve, she said. to require landlords to provide iff, saying that not every tenant the eight-foot buffer area abutting gardens at other open locations Councilmember Leta Mach’s the city with notice whenev- facing eviction knows that. the Gardenway area of the com- in the city. motion to support the plan passed munity gardens. This is the final Dr. Bryan Bruns, in regard to on a 6 to 1 vote with Roberts step in the action that was last the Preserve, responded that “to opposed. approved by council. Invasives protect it, you must do more than Referendum Proposal remain a persistent threat to the neglect it.” The cutting of specific In a somewhat unusual move, gardens and the Preserve and trees was only one step in this Roberts presented a petition call- require a concerted strategy to effort that entails many other ap- ing for council to initiate a refer- address them. plications focused on improving endum to require the city to use Council was mostly of the the forest’s diversity and health. state Project Open Space funds mind that while the action plan GCGC members spoke on the along with other funds to acquire (which was six months in the many benefits the gardens pro- land and materials for the cre- making, employing a panoply vide, these being sustenance to ation of a Greenbelt West park of experts and unanimously ap- hundreds of residents, and their and recreation area. Specifically, proved by both groups) was well- environmental asset as green he would like the city to acquire conceived and thorough, it could spaces. They expressed their high the scrapyard adjacent to Green- not be completed in one step, re- regard for the survival of the belt West for this purpose. His quiring years and several phases. Preserve and stressed their desire motion to direct the city solicitor The concept was to start small to simply share in the bounty that to draw up the appropriate docu- and build upon successes or re- the area provides. ments to put the question on the group when an attempt failed. The consensus of the GCGC November ballot failed on a 2 to Members of the FPAB and members was that to do nothing 5 vote with Roberts and Mayor the GCGC were amenable to regarding the shading of the plots Colin Byrd voting aye. This land this approach, but emphasized would mean the likely end of the is just outside the city limits in community gardens. the town of Berwyn Heights. Mayor Colin Byrd stated that Roberts framed the issue as Survey Seeks he saw “light at the end of the one of equity, as the western Citizen Priorities tunnel” on this issue, acknowl- section of the city has fewer Connecting Across Greenbelt edging the great desire for a swift recreation options than the core is launching a short commu- resolution and the need for com- of Greenbelt. He said the ref- nity survey to hear directly from promise. He asked the community erendum was needed because neighbors about what issues most to “bear with us” in order for the this lack of recreation facilities need attention in their communi- council to find a way that “works has been going on for 30 years, ties. 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Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, Advocates for Community www.greenbeltmd.gov/police. by Matthew Arbach and Amy Hansen Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. After months of work, a report Taylor and William Green, and moment. Theft The windshield of a black from the Public Safety Advisory the “calls nationwide and even Some of the major recom- September 12, 2:35 p.m., 6000 Mercury Sable at Lakeside Drive Committee (PSAC), new state in Greenbelt to defund or abol- mendations addressed are: vital Greenbelt Road. Four men wear- near Lakecrest Drive was dam- policies, and many discussions ish the police.” He added that importance of de-escalation; a ing ski masks snatched purses. aged, as was the rear tailgate of at rallies and in neighborhoods, “supporting the police department red flagging of officers who have Robbery a 2008 silver Mercedes Benz in Mayor Colin Byrd presented the should remain a top priority of a history of excessive force or September 13, 7:43 p.m., 6100 the 7700 block Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt Police Department re- city leadership as we work to whose actions lead to a fatality; block of Breezewood Court. An both on September 14. forms document to the Greenbelt make Greenbelt a safer com- a requirement in a “no-knock ice cream truck was robbed at Tires were stolen from a 2009 City Council at their meeting on munity.” warrant” situation for officers to gunpoint by two individuals. gold Cadillac and 2021 silver September 13. The proposal’s reforms are identify themselves as officers; They are described as Black Nissan in the 6300 block Golden A motion was made to dis- a mixture of alterations to the the proper use of stop and frisk males between the ages of 18 and Triangle Drive on September 15. cuss it at the October 4 work- department’s General Orders as (or Terry stop, as defined by 22 years, approximately 5 feet The driver side door of a 2014 session, with a probable vote well as new policies. These pro- the department); and, to make 6 inches, one wearing a black Ford Fusion in the 6200 block on October 11. While Byrd ex- visions cover a variety of police efforts, perhaps through a recruit- sweater and one wearing a black Breezewood Drive was damaged. pressed frustration at the delay, concerns, including: de-escalation ing outreach program, to make hoodie. the majority of council felt the and use of force; duty to inter- the Greenbelt Police Department September 15, 10:54 a.m., Traffic Alert issue needed an in-depth scrutiny vene; civil liberties; transparency; workforce “reflective of the city 7400 block of Greenbelt Road. As the school year starts up, in light of its importance. In ad- militarization; hiring; training; population.” Officers responded to a report of drivers should avoid Green- dition, the Greenbelt Police De- stop and frisk; and other topics, a theft at Planet Fitness, where belt Road and Edmonston Road partment provided a list of police such as traffic stops. an individual broke into a man’s around Dora Kennedy School reforms suggested by PSAC that In general, the provisions in- Just Listed locker and stole his wallet and from 3:30 to 5 p.m., unless they could be implemented immedi- crease police accountability, curb personal property. He then used are picking up a student. Instead, ately as the department awaits police actions unless completely in Greenbelt the man’s credit cards at busi- use Cherrywood Lane to enter further guidance on the new state justified, require detailed docu- nesses in the area. Security cam- and exit Franklin Park. Officers legislation. mentation of things like traffic era footage caught him on cam- are now assisting the schools Byrd acknowledged in the pro- stops and all complaints, and era, and identified him as the with traffic control to help miti- posal’s cover letter that Greenbelt emphasize a mindset of “protect same person suspected in a string gate problems. has a “multitude of officers who and serve” rather than a warrior of similar locker thefts at numer- have done a lot of fine work over “law and order.” Ongoing training ous Planet Fitness gyms around the course of its several decades is proposed that would call atten- Maryland. He is known to use of existence.” And the reform, he tion first and foremost to officer stolen Planet Fitness cards to en- stressed, is being sought because and civilian safety. A memo from 14B Ridge Road ter the gym under a false identity. “in order to build even broader Chief of Police Richard Bow- trust in the department, we must ers came in answer to a request Vandalism This scrupulously maintained September 9, 11:03 p.m., 9000 take action to reduce the like- from council on May 5 which brick townhome’s dining room block of Breezewood Terrace. An NASA Parkway Bridge lihood that our residents and asked for how the ideas from the has been converted to a private apartment window was broken. Struck by Truck visitors experience the worst in original PSAC report could be study, perfect for those who need Vehicle Crime NASA Goddard’s Employ- policing.” Byrd cited the tragic implemented in the department’s a serious home office or studio. Personal property was taken ee-Only Baltimore-Washington deaths of George Floyd, Breonna General Orders at the present Newly refinished hardwoods from an auto at 6200 Breezewood Parkway bridge was struck on upstairs, loads of storage in the kitchen. Court and from the 9100 block of Thursday evening, September Springhill Lane, including credit 16, by a flatbed transport ve- cards, both on September 10. hicle. The roadway became The passenger side window was blocked by fallen-earth moving broken in a 2016 Toyota Corolla equipment and caused traffic to at 6000 block Springhill Drive. A stall for hours. The Employee- black Nissan Altima with Virginia Only Parkway entrance both tags AEW5016 was stolen from inbound and outbound will be 7500 block Mandan Road and a closed indefinitely. Engineers stolen vehicle was recovered in with the Federal Highway Ad- 5H Ridge Road a parking lot in the 200 block ministration will assess the Lakeside Drive. condition of the bridge and Charming English garden and The front and back passenger identify needed repairs. Begin- patios, and a home that has been side tires and gas tank were dam- ning September 17, NASA will beautifully maintained by the aged and the rear window was reopen the North Gate entrance same family for nearly 60 years. broken on a 2008 Nissan Versa in until the Employee-Only en- the 6000 block Springhill Drive trance is approved to reopen. on September 13.

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ART continued from page 1 patterned. Her complex composi- tions reflect diverse influences including Henri Matisse, Arab decorative artists and Jacob Law- rence’s Migration Series. As generous as Helen’s father Elia Zughaib was with his stories around the dinner table, writing them down was another mat- ter. This required stretching the boundaries of his sense of family privacy and overcoming his skep- ticism that the stories would be of interest to a wider audience. It was only through the interven- tion of Helen’s mother, Georgia

Zughaib, that Helen’s request KIWAN BASIL BY PHOTO was granted – and Elia’s stories Helen Zughaib works in her studio. Her artwork is currently on reached the page. Helen received display in the Community Center gallery. them one at a time – 25 in all, over a span of 12 years. Charity and Compassion, painting by Helen Zughaib Helen’s paintings and Elia’s stories are reproduced in the - Photos courtesy Oldtown Editions book Stories My Father Told Me published in 2020 by Cune Press. The book was recently honored with the Evelyn Shakir Non-Fiction Award from the Arab American National Museum in Detroit. Synopses are posted with each of the images in the exhibi- tion, with quotations from Elia’s original text. A copy of the book is also available in the gallery for guests to enjoy during their visit. Digital content is in development, includ- ing a video interview and audio recordings of Helen Zughaib reading and commenting on se- lect stories; once posted, these recordings will be accessible in the gallery with a smart phone or with links posted at greenbeltmd. Coming to America, painting by Helen Zughaib gov/arts. The artwork and stories are appropriate for all ages. Helen for their 2021 Inaugural Sundays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Masks Elia’s stories include fond Social Practice Residency. Her are required. Visitors should use recollections of times that he paintings have been gifted to the historic entrance facing Cres- and his sister spent with their heads of state by former Presi- cent Road, where they will un- CITY OF GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTOS grandparents in their mountain dent Barack Obama and former dergo a quick health screening On September 16, Greenbelt city employees safely capture a village; working in the orchards, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. upon entry. An Art Studio and ball python that had been abandoned in Buddy Attick Park. planting olive trees or harvest- “I don’t feel like I ever fit in. Gallery Open House will be held The rescue was a joint effort by Police, Animal Control and ing figs seemed to bring every Ever,” Helen shared in a recent on Sunday, October 3 from 1 to Public Works. The snake was turned over to Animal Control. bit as much joy as the games interview. “I feel like one toe 4 p.m. Visitors can meet Helen they played and the poetry they here and one toe there … and Zughaib in the gallery during recited in the evenings. Many I’ve grown to sort of like that the first half of the event. Arts of the stories subtly imparted place. It used to bother me … programs of the City of Green- an education in civic values – and I now appreciate … that I belt are sponsored in part by the neighbors helping neighbors, each can see both sides of things.” Maryland State Arts Council. generation supporting the next. She has leaned into that liminal Nicole DeWald is the Arts Su- Other tales recall the chanting of experience and found it to be a pervisor for Greenbelt Recreation. peddlers and itinerant entertainers very productive place, both ar- in the streets of their hometown, tistically and with respect to her spectacular community celebra- values. “As an Arab American,” tions and the captivating power Helen writes, “I hope through of an auntie using coffee grounds my work to encourage dialogue

to tell fortunes. Some of Elia’s and bring understanding and ac- WILLIAMSON LOU MARY BY PHOTO stories recall the harder times as ceptance between the people of Two caterpillars munch away on a parsley plant. They will well, times of war, leading to the the Arab world and the West, turn into Monarch butterflies. evacuation of their beloved town especially since 9/11, the wars in on foot and his family’s immigra- Iraq, Afghanistan, and the more tion to the United States in 1946. recent revolutions and crises in As a naturalized citizen, Elia the Arab world resulting from Zughaib served in the U.S. for- the ‘Arab Spring’ that began in eign service and was posted back late 2010, leading to the current in Lebanon, from which his fam- war in Syria and the massive ily had fled. Helen Zughaib was displacement of people seeking born there, growing up in Leba- refuge in Europe, the Middle East non and other posts in the Middle and America.” East and Europe. She arrived in “My work is ultimately about the United States for the first creating empathy,” she contin- time at age 16 as an American ues. “Creating a shared space citizen, yet faced with tremen- for introspection and dialogue. dous “culture shock.” I ask the viewer to see through Like her father’s journey to someone else’s eyes, to walk in America, her own transition also another’s shoes. To accept the occurred against a backdrop of ‘other.’ To reject divisiveness. war in Lebanon in 1979. And, To promote acceptance and un- like her father, Helen has become derstanding and to reject vio- an international bridge builder. lence and subjugation of anyone She has served as cultural en- anywhere. To give voice to the voy to Palestine, Switzerland voiceless, to heal, to reflect in and Saudi Arabia. Her work has our shared humanity.” been included in Art in Embassy Stories My Father Told Me State Department exhibitions will be on view at the Commu- abroad, including Brunei, Nica- nity Center through early Novem- KEMP STEVE BY PHOTO ragua, Mauritius, Iraq, Belgium, ber. The gallery is open Mondays Greenbelt Rotary Club celebrates World Peace Day with a picnic at Buddy Attick Park on Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. The through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, September 18. Kennedy Center/REACH selected Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and