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News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 71, No. 39 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 AUGUST 14, 2008 Greenbriar Is Site for Second Council Focuses Attention Elections Forum on Monday On Schrom Hills Pond by James Giese by Bay Woods The only item creating any according to Councilmember Ed On Monday, August 18 at 7 currently elected in November of meeting, like council itself, were great interest and discussion at Putens, added $10,000 to the p.m. in the Greenbriar Commu- odd years by means of a system largely white and, to use Jeon’s the August 11 Greenbelt City price of nearby new homes hav- nity Room at 7600 Hanover Park- where every member of council phrase, were not “fully repre- Council meeting, a meeting that ing lakeside views. way, the American Civil Liberties is elected at-large by the votes of sentative of Greenbelt’s racially otherwise consisted of non-con- Besides being a scenic amenity Union (ACLU), the National all participating. The ACLU and diverse citizenry.” troversial pro-forma agenda items, to a new city park, the pond was Association for the Advancement the NAACP have argued that this Many citizens in attendance was what to do about maintaining to serve as a required storm water of Colored People (NAACP) and system has produced an all-white stressed the city’s civic pride and the pond at Schrom Hills Park detention facility for development Fair Vote will participate in a city council. activist spirit and expressed a and who should do it. After of the Greenbrook and Ora Glen community forum they are calling They proposed moving elec- sense of betrayal. Frank Gomez discussion, council agreed to subdivisions off Hanover Park- “The Prospects and Promises of tions to even-numbered years (so said, “I was offended about the seek more information and then way in Greenbelt East. But the Electoral Reform in the City of they correspond with national NAACP and ACLU getting in ponder again what to do about residents moved in without the Greenbelt.” and state elections) and creat- our business.” the pond. pond having been built. This will be the second public ing districts to help ensure that Barbara Dickey-Davis was History While the developer, city, meeting on the issue of the city’s the racial make-up of council “concerned with the tone of the For more than 20 years the county and U.S. Army Corps of at-large election system. The more closely resembles that of NAACP and ACLU,” which she pond has been a perplexing prob- Engineers went back and forth first meeting was a worksession the city’s population. Fair Vote called “offensive and shocking,” lem to the city and a matter on design for the lake, reducing of the Greenbelt City Council. proposes an alternative Choice demonstrating only that the orga- of concern to nearby residents. its size and eliminating an island The second meeting will focus on Voting system. nizations “have come in without Originally planned as a land- and surrounding walkways, the electoral reform. After two previous meetings doing their homework.” scaped lake with adjacent walk- pond appeared on its own be- On February 29 the City of were canceled by the NAACP Others, such as Evelyn Lewis, ing trails around it, a second cause of an obstruction of some Greenbelt received a letter from and the ACLU, the city hosted said, “When I look at a council Greenbelt Lake for Greenbelt Deborah Jeon of the ACLU, the first public meeting about that isn’t diverse, it tells me it East residents, the developer, See POND, page 6 representing that group and the the issue. June White Dillard doesn’t represent the city. It is Prince George’s County chapter of the NAACP, Amy Ngai of very important that all people are of the NAACP. In the letter Jeon Maryland FairVote and Deborah represented.” Greenbelt's Leonie Penney claimed that unless Greenbelt was Jeon, author of the ACLU’s let- Nearly everyone who attended willing to change its municipal ter, each presented their rationale the meeting welcomed some form Receives Leadership Award election laws, it would fail to for changing the city’s electoral of change, though there was no meet its obligations under the system and proposed concrete consensus on what to change and by Kathleen McFarland Voting Rights Act of 1965. changes they believed would fix The Greenbelt City Council is the problem. Attendees at the See FORUM, page 2 Leonie Penney recently re- ceived another award to add to the many she has earned in her long life of community activism. Longtime Greenbelt Employee The latest is a beautiful framed Lucite plaque for “Excellence in Leadership” in recognition of Learns New Ropes as City Clerk her “outstanding advocacy on behalf of older adults and com- by Anne E. Carroll mitment to developing livable communities.” The plaque is Cindy Murray may be new sire to do this job.” signed by County Executive Jack to the job of Greenbelt’s city Moran emphasizes that Mur- B. Johnson and should have been clerk but she’s a familiar face in ray’s background with the city presented on May 19 at an Older Americans program at the Mar-

Greenbelt’s city offices. When is one of her strengths as clerk. PHOTO BY BEVERLY PALAU riott Hotel where Penney was she started this job on June 2, The job is an administrative one; Leonie Penney she simply opened a new chapter the clerk reports to the city man- honored. It was delivered just a of her 33-year career with the ager, Michael McLaughlin, and few weeks ago, since Johnson’s including the ongoing Friends of city and moved her office from works extensively with the coun- representative was unable to at- the Resource Advocate commit- the Public Works Department to cil and other city officials. tend the program. tee, and her long service on the the Municipal Building. In large part Murray’s job as The May 19 banquet was city’s Senior Citizen Advisory Of her new position, she says, city clerk is to prepare, main- hosted by Marriott as part of a Committee. “I like it very much. I find it tain and attest to the official re- new partnership with the city. The keynote speaker at the very interesting.” But the most cords of the city government and The program was organized by banquet was Gloria Lawlah, Sec- interesting thing about the job for council’s action. At meetings she Christal Parker Batey, Greenbelt’s

PHOTO PHOTO BY BEVERLY PALAU retary of Aging for the State her also ties into her biggest frus- takes minutes and notes the reso- Resource Advocate and head of of Maryland. In addition to tration so far. While she loves Cindy Murray lutions and ordinances discussed, the Greenbelt Assistance in Liv- Penney’s family and guests, how much she is learning about as well as the actions taken. ing (GAIL) program for senior Greenbelt’s city manager and the city as its clerk, she also is job at the Institute of Govern- Murray’s other responsibilities citizens; Daryl Pennington of councilmembers also attended, as impatient with her own inability mental Service and Research at include administering the city’s GAIL was mistress of ceremo- well as many Green Ridge House to provide answers for people as the University of Maryland, and elections every other year and nies. At the banquet, Penney residents and volunteers. quickly as she would like. Assistant City Manager David maintaining voter registration was named Outstanding Volunteer In her former position with Moran, who worked as city clerk records for the city. of 2008 for her work in helping Public Works, she explains, she in the late 1990s. “I’m following Moran points out that fulfill- to establish the GAIL program, See PENNEY, page 6 knew the ins and outs of the in some great footsteps,” Mur- ing those duties requires a lot whole department. In this new ray asserts. She emphasizes that of communication with other job, there’s a lot she doesn’t both Gallagher and Moran have city departments which makes What Goes On know yet and she is sometimes been important resources for her. Murray’s knowledge of the city Monday, August 18 frustrated when she doesn’t have “I’ve called on Kathleen a few especially useful. “One of her 7 p.m., Council Worksession with ACLU/NAACP, Greenbriar the answers to people’s questions times,” she explains, “and she’s strengths is her knowledge of Tuesday, August 19 at her fingertips. “I need to have been very helpful.” Of Moran, Greenbelt,” he says. “She al- 7 p.m., Police Community Outreach Meeting on Spellman Over- patience with myself,” she em- she says, “It’s really nice to have ready knows who’s who and pass, Community Center phasizes; she’s eager to get back someone currently on staff who where things are, and she already Wednesday, August 20 to the same comfort level she had has done this job before!” understands the organization and 7:30 p.m., Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, Community Cen- at Public Works. Moran is quick to pass back structure of the community and ter Senior Lounge (Room 111) In the meantime she has the the compliments. “Cindy is do- the city government.” support of a number of key peo- ing a great job,” he says. “We’re Murray identifies her clerk role Thursday, August 21 ple, including Kathleen Galla- really thrilled she’s here. We’re as one of a facilitator; she sees 8 p.m., Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Board and Finance Committee gher, who served as city clerk very lucky to have someone with Meeting, Hamilton Place until April, when she left for a her skills, qualifications and de- See MURRAY, page 8 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 14, 2008

FORUM Grin Belt Festival Notes continued from page 1 While the Labor Kids’ Clown & how to go about it. Day Festival is for kids Magic Statements of all ages, the plan- Greg May, one of Since the June 30 meeting, the ning committee wants Greenbelt’s favorite ACLU has released two state- to make sure that there clowns, will amaze ments outlining their positions. will be plenty to do for those and amuse fair-goers The rationale behind the need who are truly kids, meaning those on the main stage, 4 to 5 p.m. for electoral change in Greenbelt who are school-aged. Below is Then, senses may be chal- remains the same as it did in a list of some of the highlights lenged as people laugh and thrill the original letter. In the second scheduled for Saturday, August to the high-energy magic, insane document, the ACLU outlines 30, Kids’ Day. comedy and astounding illusions a number of acceptable options Kids’ Games of one of the East Coast’s best for electoral reform, including A variety of games in a true magical teams, Speed and Thro, Single Member Districts (SMD); carnival-style setting will take on the main stage, 5 to 6 p.m. hybrid of at-large, SMD; or an place on the front lawn of the Princess Pageant alternative at-large system such as Greenbelt Community Center, Miss Greenbelt’s Princess Pag- limited voting; cumulative voting sponsored by Greenbelt Recre- eant for young girls 2 to 6 years or choice voting as advocated by ation Department, 9 to 11 a.m. old will be hosted by the reigning Maryland Fair Vote. Kids’ Pet Show Misses Greenbelt: Gelila Mesfin All kinds, types and sizes of (Miss Greenbelt) Julie Houchens

pets will get some well-deserved (Junior Miss) and Jade Kienas ©2008 AGNES CONATY attention on the Community (Little Miss) on the main stage, Center lawn. Registration is at 7:15 to 8 p.m. Condolences to the family and "An extra summersault and a twirl could 9:30 a.m., judging at 10 a.m. Carnival Fun friends of Ruth Megill Hutchison, mean an Olympic gold acorn." and awards at 10:30 a.m. This And, of course, throughout a pioneer Greenbelt resident who is presented by Girl Scouts of the weekend there are the rides, died on August 6. Greenbelt. games, food and many more Greenbelters were sorry to hear Kids’ Music entertainers for the youngsters. of the death of former Greenbel- Rock and roll from the musi- So kids, be sure to get the home- ter Oliver “Ollie” Cone who died cal group, “Rocknoceros,” which work done early on Friday to be August 5 in North Carolina. On Screen has won WAMMIE awards for able to enjoy all the fun! Our sympathy to the family best children’s recording of the For information on any aspect and friends of former Greenbelter “Brideshead” Visits Greenbelt year in 2006 and 2007 and best of the Labor Day Festival week- William (Bill) Shugrue, Sr. who Director Julian Jarrold, who brought Becoming Jane to the children’s artist in 2007, will end and activities visit www. died August 8 at the VA Hospital big screen last summer, returns with Brideshead Revisited. The perform on the main stage, 3 to greenbelt.com/laborday. in Washington, D.C. film is adapted from Evelyn Waugh’s novel by award-winning 4 p.m. – Frank DeBernardo Congratulations to James and British screenwriters Andrew Davies (Middlemarch, Bleak Mary Anton of Kensington on House) and Jeremy Brock (The Last King of Scotland). the birth of their daughter Zoey Emma Thompson heads the cast, most of whom are relative Two Local School Harriette Phelps’ Work Helene, who entered this world newcomers. Thompson plays Lady Marchmain, matriarch of Students Ace Tests Reported in the Post on the auspicious date of 8-08- the Flyte family. The narrator Charles Ryder, played by Mat- 08 weighing 7-1/2 pounds. The thew Goode, is a middle-class boy drawn into the family’s thrall Springhill Lake Elementary Greenbelt’s Harriette Phelps new baby is the great-grand- through a classmate at Oxford. The main action takes place and Greenbelt Middle Schools and her work researching the daughter of Pearl Siegel; her in the 1920s but is recalled by Ryder when he is posted at are among the Prince George’s health of the small streams grandparents are Pearl’s daughter Brideshead, the Marchmain estate that was requisitioned during Country Public Schools where that feed the Anacostia was Bryna Anton and her husband the Second World War. students did extremely well on the the subject of a Washington Peter. Zoey joins big brother This film runs 133 minutes and is rated PG-13 for sexual 2008 Alternative Maryland School Post article on August 4 by Jason, almost four. situations. Assessment (Alt-MSA) test. David A. Fahrenthold. Send us news about your – Cathy Jones Students at Springhill Lake Phelps, with the help of family to share with your neigh- scored 100 percent proficiency or an assistant, uses local clams bors. advanced in math and reading; stu- to tell the story of toxins dents at Greenbelt Middle School found in the streams. She were in the 90th percentile. – or rather, her clams – have The Alt-MSA is designed for found PCBs in lower Beaver Labor Day Festival students with significant cognitive Dam Creek in Cheverly, PAHs Used Book Sale Greenbelt disabilities. It assesses whether (polycyclic aromatic hydro- Raising Funds for Greenbelt students have achieved mastery carbons) in Indian Creek and Elementary School PTA objectives in reading and math in chlordane (a banned pesticide News Review grades 3 through 8 and 10. used to kill termites) in Green- Book donation drop-off AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER belt’s Still Creek. at Co-op Supermarket Balt. Bonsai Club The full story can be found August 1 to August 27 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 Exhibits at USNA on the Post’s website. Large donation pickup available 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 For information call: email: [email protected] Baltimore Bonsai Club mem- website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com bers will bring trees from their 301-474-2041 private collections to the U.S. National Arboretum for a free ex- Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 hibit open from August 23 to 31, Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. President Emeritus, 1985- On Sunday, August 31 at 1 Jazz Finds a Home at Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 p.m. a club member will give a Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 free demonstration. Time will News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 be available to ask questions the New Deal Cafe Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482 about how bonsai are created and STAFF trained. Jackie Bealle, Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi Bordeaux, Jessi Britton, Anne Friday August 15 Carroll, Sharon Carroll, Paula Clinedinst, Agnes Conaty, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Patricia Davis, Carol Drees, Elizabeth Eny, Robin Everly, Chris Farago, Eli Flam, Anne John Guernsey 6:30pm in Cafe Gardner, Jon Gardner, Bernina McGee Giese, James Giese, Marjorie Gray, Carol Griffith, Pat Hand, OLD GREENBELT Stacy Hardy, Shirl Hayes, Solange Hess, Barbara Hopkins, Larry Hull, Kathie Jarva, Elizabeth Jay, Greg Englar Trio* 7pm plaza Cathy Jones, Ginny Jones, Sharon Kenworthy, Suzanne Krofchik, Meta Lagerwerff, Sandra Lange, THEATRE Susan Lesser, Eugenia Macarthy, Kathleen McFarland, Emma Mendoza, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Sue Ellen Hegstrom* 9pm plaza Diane Oberg, Linda Paul, Leonie Penney, Ann-Marie Saucier, Linda Siadys, Pearl Siegel, Brian St. WEEK OF AUG 15 George, Helen Sydavar, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Thomas X. White, Marie *These are sponsored by Friends of New Deal Cafe Arts, with supporting funds Wong, Bay Woods and Dea Zugby. Brideshead from the City of Greenbelt. Revisited (PG-13) Friday Saturday August 16 CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 *4:45, 7:25, 9:55 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Saturday Eileen Farnham, president; James Giese, vice president; Diane Oberg, treasurer; Pat Davis, secretary; *2, *4:45, 7:25, 9:55 Buck Hill Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell and Thomas X. White. with Magic Ray Jazz 8pm Sunday DEADLINES: Letters, articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may *2, *4:45, 7:25 be mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Sunday August 17 Monday - Thursday Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. Mail subscriptions—$35/year. *5, 7:35 Jerome Meltzer Jazz Brunch 11AM *These shows at $6.00 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 129 Centerway Free admission! Free parking! The New Deal Cafe is in Roosevelt Center Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. www.pgtheatres.com at Southway and Crescent Roads OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m. www.newdealcafe.com Thursday, August 14, 2008 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events Menu for Senior GHI Notes Reel and Meal Explorations Unravels 50th Anniversary Nutrition Program Friday, August 15, GHI of- At the New Deal Wireless Technology Run August 31 The Senior Nutrition “Food fices will be closed for the staff The documentary “Until The On Friday, August 22 Ex- The 50th running of the Larry and Friendship” program pro- picnic. For emergency mainte- Violence Stops” (75 min.) will plorations Unlimited will host a Noel/Greenbelt 15K Run will be- vides lunches for seniors Monday nance call 301-474-6011 be shown at the New Deal Café free educational workshop about gin on Northway Road at 5 p.m. through Friday at the Community Wednesday, August 20, 7 on Monday, August 18 begin- the basics of using a cell phone on Sunday, August 31. There Center beginning at noon. Meals p.m., Finance Committee Meet- ning at 7 p.m. It is sponsored and how wireless technology also will be a 3K run around the need to be reserved by 11 a.m. ing, Board Room; by The Reel and Meal at the can improve people’s lives. The lake. Race day registration will the previous day to ensure that 7 p.m., Woodlands Committee New Deal, a monthly film series workshop will offer a no com- begin at the Youth Center at 4 enough food is ordered. Call Meeting, GHI Lobby that explores vital environmental mitment, no pressure environment p.m. There is an entrance fee. 301-397-2208, ext. 4215 for in- Thursday, August 21, 8 p.m., and social issues and is spon- with answers to questions about For more information visit formation and to make reserva- Member Input Session on the sored by a consortium of Green- cell phones and fun with interac- www.dcroadrunners.org, call the tions. 2009 Budget, Board Room belt organizations interested in tive games, activities, prizes and DC Roadrunners hotline at 703- All meals include bread and Wednesday, August 27, 7:30 preserving our environment. raffles. One-on-one assistance 241-0395 or call Joe Broderick at margarine, coffee or tea and p.m., Companion Animal Com- There is no charge for admis- will be offered for those with cell 301-661-5019. skim milk. Menus for August 18 mittee, GHI Lobby sion. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. phones. through August 22 include: an optional vegan buffet meal Explorations Unlimited is held Action Center Added Monday – Navy bean soup “Ask the Expert” by Chef Karim will be available every Friday at 1 p.m. at the with crackers, oven fried chicken, “Ask the Expert” cable show for purchase. Greenbelt Community Center. To City’s Website The Greenbelt Action Center is potato salad, pasta salad, water- presents “Who Gets Grandma’s The film chronicles how Eve This presentation will be held in a new link now being developed melon slice. Yellow Pie Plate?” This presen- Ensler’s hit off-Broadway solo the Senior Classroom, room 114. for the city’s website. The Ac- Tuesday – Grape juice, meat tation will discuss estate planning show “The Vagina Monologues” Everyone is welcome to attend. tion Center will allow citizens to lasagna, mixed green salad with concerning family heirlooms. Pre- grew into V-Day, an international Call 301-397-2208 for more in- search frequently asked questions dressing, California vegetables, senter will be Okarsamaa Brooks- grassroots movement to stop vio- formation. (FAQs), submit their own ques- pineapple chunks. White, M.S., AFC(r) Extension lence against women and girls. ions and request services from Wednesday – Minestrone soup Educator, Family and Consumer It features emotionally charged t Scholarship Awarded city departments. Once a request with crackers, seafood pasta sal- Sciences, University of Maryland interviews and readings by ev- has been submitted, citizens will ad, lettuce and tomato salad with Cooperative Extension, Prince eryday and celebrity women, By Boxwood Village be able to track its progress until dressing, bag of pretzels, baked George’s County Office. She all of whom courageously re- The Boxwood Village Civic it is resolved. apple. will discuss how to communicate veal their intimate experiences Association has awarded its an- Public Works will be the first Thursday – Orange juice, one’s wishes to children, siblings and bond together to break the nual scholarship to Elise Flynn, a city department to have its FAQs baked wild salmon with cheesy or parents. The broadcast will be silence that surrounds abuse. 2008 graduate of Eleanor Roos- posted on the website, which is sauce, boiled red potatoes, taped at Green Ridge House, 22 More than just a group testimo- evelt High School who will at- www.greenbeltmd.gov. chopped collards, baked apple Ridge Road in the dining room. nial, “Until The Violence Stops” tend St. Mary’s College in the cobbler. Nonresidents of Green Ridge is a moving celebration of com- fall. She is the daughter of Law- Friday – Cranapple juice, beef House must call Sharon Vanzego munity awareness that leaves us rence and Yvette Flynn of Lyn- and broccoli, brown rice, mixed at 301-412-2480 to attend this with the hope that change can brook Court. Elise is a National salad, fruit cocktail. taping. happen. Due to the subject mat- Merit Finalist, a recipient of the Academy ter, there is some adult language ACE award and a Maryland Dis- Free Ticket Drawing At the Library and graphic depictions in this tinguished Scholar. The residents Stadium of Boxwood Village congratulate Storytimes film. For Smith Center her on her accomplishments and Theatres A librarian will read age–ap- The guest speaker will be Tom Enter now to win two free wish her a successful future. Beltway Plaza Mall propriate stories; Ricker who supports the work tickets to performances at the The Boxwood Scholarship is Center Court Tuesday, August 19, 10:30 of the Commission of Women Clarice Smith Performing Arts funded for the most part through 301-220-1155 a.m. Cuddletime for ages new- Victims for Victims in Port au Center. To enter, go to the the Zoo Dip Booth at the Green- ALL SHOWS BEFORE 5 p.m. borns to 17 months old with Prince, Haiti, a rape crisis cen- Greenbelt Community Center, 15 belt Labor Day Festival. It is Adults/Seniors: $6.50 caregiver, limit 15 babies. ter working with women vic- Crescent Road and fill out an en- one way that the citizens of Box- Children: $6.00 Wednesday, August 20, 10:30 tims of political violence. Email try form outside the Art Gallery [email protected] for more wood Village can encourage their ALL SHOWS BEFORE NOON on the first floor. Winners will and 11 a.m.; Toddletime for ages information about this event. young people to continue their ON SATURDAY $5.00 be drawn at the Greenbelt Artful 18 to 35 months, limit 15 chil- education. ALL SHOWS AFTER 5 p.m. Afternoon on September 7 at 3 dren for each group. Adults: $8.50 p.m. Entrants do not have to be Thursday, August 21, Drop in Students/Military: $7.50 present to win. storytime for ages 3 to 5 years, Children: $6.00 One of the performances with limit 20 children. Seniors: $6.50 tickets available to win is Paul Caregivers are asked to pick The Greenbelt Boys and Girls Club Zaloom presenting “From the up a free ticket at the Circulation R = ID Required Jolly and Insane Mind of Za- Desk. 2008 Football, Cheerleading (!) = No pass, No Discount Ticket loom” on Wednesday, October 8 Adult Book Discussion and Soccer Registration at 8 p.m. Zaloom is billed as Wednesday, August 20, 7 p.m., Week of AUG 15 a wickedly funny puppeteer and Laura Lippman's "What the Dead Greenbelt Youth Center, political satirist who spins a new Know." 99 Centerway Dr FRI. – SAT. take on the classic Punch and Monday thru Friday, Judy show. The Step Brother, R thru August 20th The other performance is 11:45, 2:10, 4:45, 7:10, 9:50 GIVE BLOOD, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Pineapple Express, R Gretchen Parlato and Esperanza 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7:10, 9:50 Spalding performing on Friday, GIVE LIFE Tropic Thunder, R October 10 at 8 p.m. These per- For more information, please call 301-794-0100 11:40, 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10:10 formers are described as two of Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (press 7) or visit us at www.greenbeltbgc.com Star Wars: The Clone Wars, PG (!) the most dynamic young women of 11:50, 2:15, 4:50, 7:15, 9:50 jazz and they come together for an The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon intimate, soulful evening that will Emperor, PG-13 (!) sweep people into their groove. 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 For more information about Mirrors, R (!) the performances, visit www. 12, 2:30, 5, 7:40, 10:10 The Dark Knight, PG-13 (!) claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. The 12, 3, 6:15, 9:30 drawings are part of a commu- Annual Crab Feast The Sisterhood of the Traveling nity partnership between the Uni- Pants 2, PG-13 versity of Maryland’s Clarice Saturday, September 20, 2008 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:20, 10 Smith Center and the City of SUN. – TUE. Greenbelt’s Recreation Depart- At Greenbelt Fire Department The Step Brother, R ment Arts. Greenbelt Recreation 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:15 Department information may be 125 Crescent Rd. Pineapple Express, R reached at 301-397-2208. 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7, 9:25 Doors Open at 1 PM, Food Served 2-6 PM Tropic Thunder, R 11:30, 1:55, 4:20, 6:45, 9:15 Tickets: $37 in Advance Star Wars: The Clone Wars, PG (!) Holy Cross 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:15 Thrift Store The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon $40 at the Door Emperor, PG-13 (!) Every Thursday 10 – 4 p.m. 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7, 9:25 1st Saturday of the month For Tickets Call: Chris at 240-753-5250 or Mirrors, R (!) 10 – 2 p.m. The Firehouse 301-345-7000 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7, 9:20 Good, clean clothes for women, The Dark Knight, PG-13 (!) men and children! Come Feast on Crabs and Pit Beef and all the fixings. 11:45, 2:45, 5:45, 8:45 Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Beer and Sodas will be provided. Pants 2, PG-13 6905 Greenbelt Road 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 6:55, 9:20 Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 14, 2008

Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church Obituaries Margaret Graham 3215 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville/Adelphi Former Greenbelter Mar- Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org garet A. Graham died on Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community Ruth S. Megill Kelly and her husband Michael August 17, 10 a.m. Amedick; grandchildren Jordan, May 31, 2008, in Burling- ton, Vt. A memorial service "Silence Is NOT Golden" Hutchison Hannah, Noah and Andrew; three by Marriage and Family Therapist Tricia Most Pioneer Greenbelter Ruth S. sisters and one brother. will be held on Saturday, with Marilyn Pearl, worship associate. Most will discuss Megill Hutchison, age 93, died Funeral and burial services August 23 at 11 a.m. at the how well Americans' mental and spiritual health is served by August 6, 2008, at Seasons Hos- were held in Middlesex, N.C. Greenbelt Baptist Church, popular American ideas of rugged individualism and competition. pice in Randallstown, Md. She 101 Greenhill Road. was born on November 6, 1914, A social for friends and in Canton, Mo. She was the fifth William Shugrue, Sr. family will follow the ser- Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church child of Fred and Mary Hockett. Former Greenbelter William vice in the church. 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Her father died in the 1918 influ- (Bill) Grayson Shugrue, Sr., 59, Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors enza epidemic and the family later of Bowie, died on August 8, www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 settled in Washington, D.C., where 2008, at the V.A. Hospital in Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor she attended Gordon Junior and Washington, D.C. He is survived Sunday School 10:00am Worship Service 10:00am Western Senior High schools. by his wife of 23 years, Amy; Smith to Speak She married Frank M. Me- five children, Billy, Tammy, Da- Prayer Meeting Sun. 9:45 am gill in 1933 and in 1937 with kota, Destiny and Emma; and At Mowatt on Aug. 24 their growing family they joined four grandchildren. Steven R. Smith will speak at other pioneers in the new town A service will be held on the Mowatt Methodist Church on of Greenbelt where they remained Wednesday, August 20 at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 24 at 10 a.m. ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH for 21 years. During that time at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Smith, the son of Maxine 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Mrs. Megill worked for Greenbelt Crain Highway (Route. 3 South), and the late Burl Smith, grew 301-474-4322 Consumer Services at the drug Bowie. Interment will follow at up in Greenbelt. He graduated store and served on the employee 3 p.m. at Cheltenham Veterans from High Point High School, Mass Schedule: relations board. She later worked Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway the University of Maryland at Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. for Government Services, Inc. at (Route 301 South) Cheltenham. College Park and the University Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. the U.S. Supreme Court cafeteria. In lieu of flowers the family of Maryland School of Law in Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Her first marriage ended in asks that donations be made for Baltimore. He and his wife Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. divorce. Mr. Shugrue’s three youngest Deborah Baggett live in Belts- daughters by mail or in person c/o ville. Smith is with the law Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe In 1961 she married Henry M. Pastoral Associate: Rev. R. Scott Hurd Hutchison and they relocated to Amy Shugrue at Maria’s Beauty firm of Ober, Kaler, Grimes and Miami, Fla., where she worked at Salon, 141 Centerway, Greenbelt, Shriver. the V.A. hospital until retirement. MD 20770 She was active in Southwest Mi- HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH ami United Methodist Church and 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 National Association of Retired Bahá’í Teachings: Federal Employees, Chapter No. What is our relationship with God? Summer Schedule 1405. She served two terms as Bahá'u'lláh teaches us that God is unknowable in His Es- president and was honored for 16 sence. Thus, we should not make images of God in our Memorial Day – Labor Day years of service. mind. In general, that which has been created cannot un- Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service For many years until the age of derstand its creator. Although God's existence is far beyond our understanding, His love touches our lives and our beings ceaselessly. 82 she was a member of the Dad- According to this eternal covenant, God never leaves us alone and eland Mall walkers and walked without guidance. Bahá'u'lláh said: "This is the changeless Faith of God, four miles three times a week. eternal in the past, eternal in the future." She participated in charity Walk- Greenbelt Bahá’í Community Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] A-Thons, winning medals in her 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 age group. Other hobbies in- www.bci.org/greenbeltbahai www.bahai.us cluded poetry writing, travel and doll collecting. Her husband Henry H. Hutchi- son and a son Rexford H. Megill Greenbelt Community Church preceded her in death. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Mrs. Hutchison is survived by daughters Mary Cameron, Betty Hillside & Crescent Roads Beckham and Nancy Simms; Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings sons-in-law John Beckham and www.greenbeltucc.org James Simms; nine grandchildren, Sunday Worship 20 great-grandchildren; and 4 10:15 a.m. great-great grandsons. Daniel Hamlin, Pastor Services were provided by "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, Donaldson Funeral Home in Lau- the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." rel and interment was at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial Mishkan Torah Congregation donations may be made to The 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 Rabbi Jonathan Cohen Cantor Phil Greenfield York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. Friday evening services 8:00 PM 7010 Glenn Dale Road except first Friday of the month, when children’s service begins (Lanham-Severn Road & Glenn Dale Road) 301-262-3285 | [email protected] | www.stgeo.org at 7:30 PM Oliver “Ollie” Cone Saturday morning services - 9:30 AM Oliver “Ollie” Sundays: 8:00 am Simple, quiet Mass Children’s Education, Adult Education, Social Action, etc. Cone, formerly 9:00 am Christian education for all ages of Ridge Road, 10:00 am Sung Mass with organ and folk For further information call 301 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org died on August music, ASL interpreted Conservative and Reconstructionist 1:30 pm Signed Mass (last Sunday of each 5, 2008, after a month only) An inclusive congregation! long illness. He Wednesdays: 7:00 pm Simple, quiet Mass had retired from Amtrak after 52 years of service and moved to North Carolina in 2006. He was preceded in death by his son Peter Cone. GIVE THANKS Survivors include his wife Learn of 43 years Pat Cone; daughter About Every breath that we breathe is a blessing from God and we learn from Bible Study & Worship Islam the Prophet Solomon (peace be upon him) to recognize these blessings each 9:30 "Good Morning!!" Coffee and Snacks day. The Holy Qur'an tells us how he never 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Worship forgot to be thankful to God. He is quoted to have said, "This is Catholic by the grace of my Lord, to test me whether I am grateful or un- PLEASE COME AND WORSHIP WITH US Community grateful! And if any is grateful, it is (a gain) for his own soul; but Greenbelt Youth Center 99 Centerway of Greenbelt if any is ungrateful, truly my Lord is free of all needs, supreme in (Behind the Community Center) MASS honor." – The Holy Qur'an, 27:40 Pastor Lou Redd Sundays 10 A.M. Count your blessings every day. For more information about Municipal Building gratefulness from an Islamic perspective, call 301-982-9463 or 301-474-4499 410-340-8242 (cell) email [email protected] or visit www.searchislam.org. ...living life together Thursday, August 14, 2008 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

The Byrd Singers New Deal Café Provides Home for Jazz in Greenbelt Offer Free Concert Legendary tenor sax player Raymond Chu, organizer of the manager, new menu and new Jazz Night and often featured Renaissance composer William Buck Hill will be performing at jazz weekend events. musical programming with a Latin jazz guitarist Alex Martin. Byrd is widely considered to be the New Deal Café in Roosevelt Friday focus on scheduling more clas- John “Piano Man” Guernsey still one of the most brilliant com- Center on Saturday, August 16 The jazz weekend at the Café sic jazz. Chu, the leader of plays for the Friday and Saturday posers England ever produced. at 8 p.m. as part of a weekend kicks off on Friday, August 15 the house jazz band that has night diners. The upcoming jazz The Byrd Singers, friends and to showcase the Café as a venue with a free outdoor concert in been performing monthly at the weekend is the latest incarnation neighbors will celebrate music of for local jazz musicians and jazz Roosevelt Center sponsored by Café since 2004, has been lin- of the “Jazz Under the Stars” the English Renaissance period preservation. Friends of New Deal Café Arts ing up local jazz performers at festivals sponsored by FONDCA in a short program of Byrd’s Hill has played with Charlie (FONDCA) with supporting the Café while Peter Reppert in the past. anthems and motets directed by Byrd, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles funds from the City of Green- arranged for open mic nights But Chu wants to do more. Ruth Kastner on Sunday, August Davis, Shirley Horn, Kenny Bar- belt. The Greg Englar Trio focusing on jazz and show tune He and his guitarist Clarence 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Greenbelt Bap- ron and Ray Brown among oth- from Olney will perform at 7 standards. Lusane are exploring the possi- tist Church, 101 Greenhill. The ers. Born in Washington, D.C., p.m., followed by Sue Ellen Bossa nova and other Latin bilities of joining an established public is welcome and the event and now a Greenbelt resident, Hegstrom from Rockville backed rhythms have great significance jazz preservation organization is free. he worked as a mailman during up by Chu, Peter Reppert and in jazz history and the Café also or perhaps even starting a re- the day and managed to have a Art McKinney at 9 p.m. (In has a house Brazilian band with gional one of their own. Their thriving jazz career at the same case of rain the concert will whom Chu plans to work. One goals would be to have the Café Museum Exhibits time. Hill retired from the post- move indoors to the Café.) can often find these musicians foster jazz and blues education, Include Glider al service in 1998 but continues Sunday along with the Café’s co-man- support the presentation of live Visitors to the College Park to perform, most recently at the On Sunday, August 17 at 11 ager Maria Almeida, who sings jazz concerts throughout the Aviation Museum through Oc- Smithsonian Jazz Café and next a.m. the Jerome Meltzer Duo in Portuguese, exploring the year and promote the growth of tober 18 will be able to see a month at the Montpelier Arts from Takoma Park will finish Jobim standards after the open jazz events in the region. Northrop Primary Glider built Center in Laurel. off the weekend during brunch mics on Thursdays. (This article was written by by 16-year-old Bert Brooks in On Saturday he will be at the Café. The Café has hosted jazz Raymond Chu, organizer of the the early 1930s. This and other backed up by the six-piece Mag- The New Deal Café recent- performers in the past. For a weekend jazz events at the New museum exhibits are free with ic Ray Jazz Ensemble headed by ly reopened with a new chef/ while, Tuesday was known as Deal Café.) museum admission fee. City Information

MEETINGS FOR AUGUST 18 - AUGUST 22 The next City Council Work Session with the ACLU and NAACP will occur on Monday, August 18th, at 7pm in the Greenbriar Community Room, located at 7600 Hanover Parkway. This Work Session Monday, August 18th, 7pm, CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION will be open to the public. For questions or additional information, please contact the City Clerk at WITH ACLU/NAACP at Greenbriar. 301-474-8000 or at [email protected]. Tuesday, August 19th, 7pm, POLICE COMMUNITY OUTREACH Greenbelt Action Center MEETING – SPELLMAN OVERPASS at the Community Center. The City of Greenbelt has launched a new feature to its Greenbelt CityLink website that will enhance its Wednesday, August 20th, 7:30pm SENIOR CITIZEN ability to communicate and respond to its citizens, and allow citizens to search Frequently Asked Ques- ADVISORY COMMITTEE in the Senior Lounge (Room 111). tions, submit their own questions, or request services from city departments and track their status. This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a meeting is being held call the number listed below, or contact the City Clerk at To visit the Greenbelt Action Center, visit: www.greenbeltmd.gov. 301-474-8000 or at [email protected].

GREENBELT MUNICIPAL/ PUBLIC ACCESS NOW ON COMCAST 71 & VERIZON 21

MUNICIPAL ACCESS: 301-474-8000: Tuesday, and Thursday, August 19th and 21st, 10am and 6pm “Ask the Expert: Sleep Dis- orders.” 6:45pm “That Scholarship Show, featuring Camp Counsel- ors.” 8pm “Circus Camp IV.” PUBLIC ACCESS (GATE): 301-507-6581: Wednesday and Fri- day, August 20th and 22nd. 7pm: “Festival of Song - Dan Zimmer- man.” 8pm “Prince George’s Little Theatre’s ‘Twelfth Night.’”

VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. Vacancies exist on the: Advisory Committee on Education, Arts Advisory Board, Park & Recreation Advisory Board, Recycling and Environment Advisory Committee, Youth Advisory Committee. For more info call 301-474-8000.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Greenbelt Board of Appeals Variance Application 08-001-V Mom's Morning Out Notice is hereby given that the Greenbelt Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 25, 2008 at 7:30pm in the Greenbelt Commu- nity Center (Room 114 Senior Classroom), 15 Crescent Road, Green- belt MD on an application filed by Mr. Ole Hass for consideration of a request for a variance of 2 feet from the front yard setback requirement and a variance of 2 feet from the side yard setback requirement for the purpose of allowing the homeowner to remove an existing carport and construct an addition to the detached, single-family home located at 129 Northway. For more information please contact Terri Hruby at 301-345-5417. STREETLIGHT OUT? Report it to PEPCO at: http://www.pepco.com

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POND continued from page 1 PENNEY continued from page 1 kind in the waterway, a natural heavy rains in June apparently pond is not a county facility and the pond, as it already faces for small stream valley. dislodged the blockage and the cannot be accepted now for main- dredging Greenbelt Lake. (Nei- When Penney was asked to Neighboring residents then water level now has returned to tenance by the county.” However, ther Craze nor McLaughlin were speak, she told how she had became concerned that their normal. he did ask to see a copy of the at the meeting.) come to this country from Hol- lake view residences would be- Emails draft agreement the city had for City Solicitor Robert Manzi land to work at the World Bank, come part of the new pond. As The problem has caused the the pond. told council that the county had married an American, Walter Pen- tree roots became flooded, trees city staff to look into the question Subsequently, in a letter dated sought authority in the 1980s ney, and moved to Greenbelt 50 died. While the water level nev- of who is supposed to maintain July 25, Director of Public Works through state legislation to take years ago. er reached the homes, the pond the pond. Celia Craze, director and Transportation Haitham A. over responsibility for storm water Her first foray into community became stagnant and unsightly. of Planning and Community De- Hijazi told McLaughlin that there maintenance from the Washington service was with the Co-op Nurs- Meanwhile the developer, city, velopment, said in an email to was no maintenance agreement, Suburban Sanitary Commission ery School when her children county and Corps continued to McLaughlin that she felt there was the pond is not incorporated into and by law it is the county’s re- were small, then the Swim Team. debate what should be done. “extensive documentation that this the county’s maintenance inven- sponsibility. (There is a separate Over the years, and especially Then, as suddenly as the lake facility has always been a county tory, the county is not able to tax levy by the county of 5.4 in her retirement years, she has appeared, it disappeared. Finally, facility.” Staff has found in city accept any additional maintenance cents per $100 of assessed valua- kept up her interest and participa- agreement was reached and the records a draft agreement between responsibilities and, therefore, “the tion for this responsibility.) tion in community activities, all lake was built under county su- the city (the property owner) and pond maintenance responsibility Councilmembers Ed Putens and the while enjoying membership pervision by a private contractor the county in which the county remains with the City of Green- Leta Mach expressed reservations in a great number of clubs and many years after the subdivisions would assume responsibility for belt.” about the city’s assuming respon- organizations and having a close for which the storm water reten- maintaining the pond. However, Council Discussion sibility for the pond but the coun- relationship with her family and tion pond was required had been while the city had signed this At this juncture, Councilmem- cilmembers agreed to ask staff to friends. built. agreement, there is no evidence ber Rodney Roberts intervened. provide more information. In addition to her work on New Problem that the county ever did. He asked that the item be placed Trees programs affecting older people, Now the lake is acting up again. DeHan told McLaughlin to on the council agenda for this At the request of Putens, based Penney leads support groups for Over the past couple years the level contact the county’s Department meeting. Roberts was concerned on a letter from Sheldon Goldberg widowed persons, volunteers at of the lake has risen significantly, of Public Works Office of En- that city staff was trying to get the of the Greenbelt East Advisory the Greenbelt News Review, tu- according to City Manager Michael gineering for consideration of a county to assume responsibility Coalition, council also discussed tors elementary school children McLaughlin via email, apparently maintenance agreement. However, when he felt the city might be the the problem of trees killed by the in math and writes thoughtful, because of an obstruction in the Dawit A. Abraham, associate di- better agency to do so. recent flooding. Some are felt to logical letters to the editor on outfall structure. Residents again rector of that office, told him, “I Expressing dissatisfaction with be a potential threat to adjacent controversial community issues. became concerned about what do not see why the county would the way the county performs ser- residents and residences. Now in her 90th year, she would happen to their homes. be responsible for the functional vices, Roberts told the other coun- Putens requested that the city has always been a devotee of Sharon Perry of the Green- maintenance of this pond now cilmembers that “anything within horticulturist take a look at the good nutrition and exercise. brook Homeowners Association after 20 years in service.” He reason that we can take over from trees to determine what might be A raft of medals from earlier asked the county to do something. suggested McLaughlin write an the county I am in favor of.” He hazardous. Manzi noted that the days in the Senior Olympics is Jeffrey M. DeHan, division chief official letter to the Director of requested staff to provide council trees might be in a state-regu- displayed in her home but she of the Storm Drain Maintenance Public Works. McLaughlin ob- with more information about the lated buffer zone and that state continues to try new things, Division, replied that the county jected to such a letter on the basis anticipated costs of maintaining approval might be required to such as the “electric slide” a did not have an agreement with that the pond “is a county storm the pond. remove trees or brush. Mayor few years ago, an “improving the city to maintain the property. water detention facility that was Staff, on the other hand, ex- Judith Davis noted that because your moving” class last year This response then resulted in a extensively designed and rede- pressed a desire to pursue the it is a wetland area, those trees and presently a course of physi- flurry of emails between city and signed by the county and Corps of matter with the county. Craze re- which were not deemed to be cal therapy which she “loves.” county officials. Engineers before it was built.” To portedly expressed concern that if hazardous might not be ap- Always active, both mentally Again, the flooding caused this Abraham responded that he the city assumed responsibility, it proved for removal. Council and physically, she is a role adjacent trees to die. However, agreed a letter was unnecessary. would face extensive future costs requested that Manzi and staff model for seniors. according to McLaughlin, recent His reasoning was that “the for dredging sedimentation from check this out.

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We reserve the right to limit quantities. No sales to dealers please. Co-op is not responsible for typographical errors. Some products are shown for illustration purposes only and do not represent items offered on sale. Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 14, 2008 Police Blotter MURRAY continued from page 1 herself as helping other people do i t s g o v e r n m e n t w o r k s , ” s h e s a y s . Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, t h e i r j o b s a n d h e l p i n g t o k e e p t h e Greenbelt has “an outstanding city http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/index.htm, link in left frame to “Weekly Report” c i t y f u n c t i o n i ng smoothly. Moran council,” she emphasizes, and it’s or http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/weekly_report.pdf. adds that as she becomes more “ a r e a l l y a c t i v e c o u n c i l , o n e t h a t Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. comfortable in the position, she’ll deals with a lot of issues.” When be able to put her own stamp on t o p i c s l i k e p l a n s f o r R o u t e s 2 0 1 Robbery youth was arrested for possession Donate Cell Phones aspects of the position. and 1 come before the council, July 31, 9:44 p.m., Beltway of alcohol by a minor and under - A Long History Murray finds herself learning a Plaza, two nonresident men were age possession of a tobacco prod - To Greenbelt Police Murray began working for the great deal from the various view - arrested and charged with strong- uct. Parents were notified and the “Secure-the-Call” is provid- c i t y a s a p o l i c e d i s p a t c h e r, b a c k points that are presented to the arm robbery, attempted strong-arm y o u t h s w e r e r e l e a s e d o n c i t a t i o n s ing 911-only cell phones to the when there were only 18 officers council on these issues. r o b b e r y a n d t h r e e c o u n t s o f s e c - pending action by the juvenile Greenbelt Police Department for and the department was housed in Personal Life ond-degree assault. One man was justice system. distribution to the community. the Municipal Building. Her next Murray particularly appreciates also charged with false statement. Drug Arrest Secure-the-Call is a Greenbelt- positions were as an administrative t h e fl e x i b i l i t y h e r w o r k w i t h t h e The men, who were also charged A u g u s t 6 , 9 : 0 5 a . m . , w o o d e d based, nonprofit volunteer or ga - assistant for Public Works and then city has given her over the years. in an earlier attempted strong-arm area to the rear of 11 Parkway, nization that refurbishes donated as the department’s coordinator of She started as a full-time employ - robbery nearby (see July 31 entry a r e s i d e n t m a n w a s a r r e s t e d a n d phones for 911 use only and recycling programs, a job she held ee, but went to part-time when she in the August 1 Police Blotter), c h a rg e d w i t h p o s s e s s i o n o f p a r a - returns them to the Greenbelt for the past eight years. had children. “That gave me a w e r e a r r e s t e d a f t e r p o l i c e , i n v e s - ph e r n a l i a ; a r e s i d e n t w o m a n w a s Police Department and other In the time she’s worked for wonderful balance,” she says. As tigating the earlier attempted rob- arrested and charged with open l a w e n f o r c e m e n t a g e n c i e s . T h e t h e c i t y, s h e e m p h a s i z e s , t h e r e ’s h e r c h i l d r e n g o t o ld er, s h e w en t bery, saw the men assaulting and a l c o h o l . B o t h w e r e r e l e a s e d o n phones are then provided free of been a lot of change, both in the back to full-time. a t t e m p t i n g t o r o b a n o t h e r v i c t i m . citation pending trial. charge for victims of domestic departments themselves and in Murray has never lived in T h e s u s p e c t s w e r e t r a n s p o r t e d t o Disorderly Conduct violence, for seniors or for any the city as a whole. Murray is Greenbelt – she grew up in Adel - the Department of Corrections for August 8, 1:25 a.m., Spring - p e r s o n w i t h a d i s a b i l i t y t o o b t a i n particularly proud of growth in the phi, graduated from High Point a h e ar in g b ef o r e a d is tr ic t co u r t hill and Market Lanes, a resident emergency assistance. c i t y ’s r e c y c l i n g p r o g r a m s , w h i c h High School in Beltsville and has commissioner. man was arrested for disorderly The Greenbelt Police Depart - n o w i n c l u d e p a p e r, p l a s t i c , m e t a l lived with her husband, a consul- August 3, 3:09 a.m., 5700 c o n d u c t a n d r e l e a s e d o n c i t a t i o n , ment has been working with a n d g l a s s , e l e c t r o n i c s , fl u o r e s c e n t tant with Booz Allen Hamilton, block Cherrywood Lane, a young pending trial. Secure-the-Call since April 2004 lights, composting and twice- in Bowie for more than 20 years. man assaulted a cab driver and Trespass and the program has proven ex- monthly pickups of donated goods But her kids spent lots of time attempted to rob him after the August 2, 7:06 a.m., 6200 tr e m e l y w o r t h w h i l e . T h e p h o n e by the American Relief Workers. here, going to day care, camps c a b d r i v e r d r o v e t h e y o u n g m a n block Springhill Court, a non - d o n a t i o n b o x e s a r e l o c a t e d i n t h e Murray happily cites the statis - and the pool. from the Greenbelt Metro Station resident man was arrested for tres- Greenbelt Police Department, at tic th at mo r e than 51 p ercen t o f Now that those kids are in their to the 5700 block of Cherrywood pass. He was released on citation the Aquatic and Fitness Center Greenbelters recycle. “People will twenties – her twin boys, 23, work Lane. The suspect is described pending trial. and at the Community Center recycle,” she emphasizes, “if you as a police officer and a paramedic as a black male, 17 years old August 6, 9:03 p.m., Springhill office. For further information make it easy for them!” and her daughter, 20, is a junior at with a medium build and black L a k e E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l , a n o n- c o n t a c t J a c k i e C u r l e y a t t h e p o - H e r f o r m e r b o s s , K e n n y H a l l , Frostburg State University – Mur - hair, wearing a black hat, a black resident youth was arrested for lice department, 301-507-6500. the director of Public Works, says, ray has the flexibility that the city T-shirt, blue jeans and a multicol - trespass on school property and “Lots of the credit for the growth clerk job requires, particularly ored scarf. possession of paraphernalia. The and a tan 2001 Nissan Xterra, of those programs goes to Cindy. since Murray must attend so many August 7, 10:32 p.m., 7800 youth was released to a guard- Maryland tags A186329 from the We very much enjoyed having her evening meetings. b l o c k M a n d a n R o a d , a f o o d d e- ian pending action by the School 6100 block Springhill Terrace. on staff.” And she’s more and more livery driver was assaulted and Board and the juvenile justice T h e f t s f r o m v e h i c l e s w e r e r e - The years Murray spent as the impressed with what she learns robbed at gunpoint as he attempted system. ported at 8100 block Mandan city’s liaison to the Recycling and about Greenbelt. “It’s a wonder - to make a delivery. The suspects August 6, 9:26 p.m., 9200 Te r r a c e ( w a l l e t ) , 7 8 0 0 b l o c k H a - Environment Advisory Committee fu l p l a c e , ” s h e s a y s . “ I t ’s a m a z- are described as a black male, b l o c k S p r i n g h i l l L a n e , a n o n r e s i - nover Parkway (in-dash stereo) a n d i n t h e P u b l i c Wo r k s D e p a r t - ing how many people are involved heavyset with black hair in dread - dent man and a nonresident youth a n d 6 2 0 0 b l o c k S p r i n g h i l l D r i v e ment were dear to her, evidenced and how much people do. I have lo c k s , w e a r i n g a b l a c k s h i r t w i t h were arrested for trespass. The (GPS, CDs). Vandalism occurred by her enthusiasm. loved being a part of this commu - red and silver on it, blue jeans youth was also arrested for under- at 7600 block Greenbelt Road But she saw the position of city nity and getting to know so many and a skull type hat; and a black age possession of tobacco and (punctured tires), 6100 block c l e r k a s a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o w o r k people here.” male, 5’10” to 6’ with black hair, possession of alcohol by a minor. Breezewood Court (punctured with different issues. “I’m abso - “I feel very fortunate to have wearing a white tank top type T- The man was released on citation tires) and 7300 Frankfort Drive lutely increasing my knowledge worked for the city for so long,” she shirt and blue jeans. p e n d i n g t r i a l ; t h e y o u t h w a s r e- (shot with a paintball gun). o f t h e c i t y, p a r t i c u l a r l y w i t h h o w says. “It’s a great place to work.” Assault leased to a relative pending action August 5, 1 1:05 p.m., 9100 by the juvenile justice system. b l o c k S p r i n g h i l l L a n e , a w o m a n Theft reported that a man assaulted August 4, 2:22 a.m., Greenbelt her after she refused to engage R o a d an d K e n i lw o r th Av e n u e , a in a romantic conversation with n o n r e s i d e n t m a n w a s a r r e s t e d f o r ZÜxxÇuxÄà _|áà|Çzá him and attempted to call her theft after a traffic stop. He was boyfriend on her cell phone. The released on citation pending trial. man knocked the phone out of August 6, 10:46 p.m., Beltway her hand and displayed a handgun P laza, a y o u th w as o b s er v ed r e - Mary Kingsley, Realtor in his waistband. He was then moving money from a cash regis- Branch Manager, GRI pulled away from the scene by ter at the Bun Café and fleeing the his friends. The suspect is de - scene on foot. He is described as 44T RIDGE ROAD 2H EASTWAY 1-D SOUTHWAY 13K RIDGE ROAD scribed as a black male, 5’4” to a black male, 16 years of age, 5’5”, wearing a black T-shirt and 5’10” with a medium build, black Lovely three bedroom end unit Cottage living! Tucked away Two plus bedroom end unit with Charming brick two bedroom camouflage pants. with incredible garden! Large into court, near town center, is completely fenced yard. Up- home. Half bath on main level. hair in dreadlocks, wearing tan patio. Outdoor workplace/ an upgraded cottage that is grades! Pergo flooring both Tastefully decorated. BO- August 7, 11:50 a.m., 2 Court pants and a tan shirt. shed. move in ready! levels! Built in storage room. NUS—a screened in porch! S o u t h w a y, p o l i c e r e s p o n d e d t o a False Statement r e p o r t o f a n a s s a u l t i n p r o g r e s s . August 2, 7:42 p.m., 6500 Under contract! New Listing! Close to center! Close to library! S e rvice yo u can t rust !. Wi t n e s s e s r e p o r t e d t h a t t h e y s a w block Greenbelt Road, a non - $220,000 L ist $160,000 L ist $228,250 L ist $220,000 L ist a woman vandalizing a parked resident man was arrested and v e h i c l e . W h e n t h e o w n e r c a m e charged with false statement, hin- Open Houses: out to investigate, the woman dering and obstruction during a punched her several times and t r a f fi c s t o p . H e w a s r e l e a s e d o n Saturday 1– 3:00 cut her in the face with a pen. A citation into the custody of the 2H Eastwa y nonresident woman was taken into P r i n c e G e o rg e ’s C o u n t y S h e r i ff’s 9G LAUREL HILL RD. 6L PLATEAU PLACE 18G RIDGE ROAD 6K RIDGE ROAD c u s t o d y a n d w a s t r a n s p o r t e d t o a Department for service of an open Sunday 1-3:00 Bright, cheerful upper one Incredible outdoor entertaining Beautiful two bedroom frame Enjoy an evening soaking in h o s p i t a l f o r a p s y c h i a t r i c e v a l u a - arrest warrant. 13K Ridge Ro ad bedroom home with private area on deck overlooking with addition. Spacious half wood burning hot tub or wood tion. The victim suffered minor Burglary entry. Tree top view. Glisten- woodlands. Upgrades!!! Two bath and laundry room on main burning fire inside. One of a injuries. August 4, 3:59 p.m., 6000 ing floors. bedroom frame townhome. level. kind home! Weapon Charge Contact Mary at 240 block Springhill Drive, it was Tree-top views Backs to woods! Under contract! Under contract! 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City Notes City Discusses Protection of the Watershed Animal Control reports two Bradford Pear trees in Greenbelt cats were adopted. There was East and several trees in historic by Brian St. George one injured wildlife call and also Greenbelt were downed by the a pit bull complaint. Two people storms as well. On Wednesday, August 6 rep- were removed from the pool area Special Details crew removed resentatives of a number of lo- for allowing their dogs to run at unauthorized signs around the city, cal watershed groups met with large. checked for graffiti, removed graf- Greenbelt’s city council to talk Parking Enforcement towed one fiti from the rear side of the Youth about the multitude of actions vehicle for an expired registration. Center, installed a new headstone they are taking to protect Prince Three vehicles were marked with at the Greenbelt Cemetery, worked George’s County’s and Mary- 48-hour parking notices and one on crosswalk painting around the land’s natural resources. In at- vehicle was towed. The crew city and prepared for the farmer’s tendance representing Beaverdam responded to three complaints re- market. Creek Watershed Watch Group garding parking violations. Recreation Department (BCWWG) was Michel Cavigelli, Planning staff continued to Staff is working with the police representing Citizens to Con- work on a report for a variance department to schedule training on serve and Restore Indian Creek application submitted for an ad- Gang Awareness with part-time staff (CCRIC) were Zelda Bell and dition to a single family home at the Youth Center and Springhill Lutz Rastaetter and representing on Northway and sent out public Lake Recreation Center. Friends of Still Creek was Bill hearing notices to all persons Arts Duncan. of record. Staff also researched An exhibition of colorful land- Indian Creek is a tributary options for removing graffiti on scape monotype prints by Recre- of the Anacostia that begins in the Mother and Child statue, re- ation Department instructor Aman- the vicinity of Konterra south sponded to zoning inquiries and da Gordon Miller are on display of Laurel and flows southward Runoff from a 30-minute storm overloads Still Creek stream capacity. worked on the Geographic Infor- at the Aquatic and Fitness Center along the western side of Green- High water tears away at the banks and cuts deeper down into the mation System map of bus stop through late August. belt. Beaverdam Creek flows streambed carrying away huge quantities of soil. locations. Painting is ongoing in the from the eastern section of the – photo by Bill Duncan Public Works Community Center’s third floor Beltsville Agricultural Research Due to the storms last week, art studios. Rooms affected in- Center westward to Indian Creek formation to the public on storm store Indian Creek, http://ccric. multiple crews spent Friday clear- clude three artist-in-residence north of the city with one branch water management issues. org/; and Friends of Still Creek, ing downed branches and debris. studios and the ceramic hand originating in Greenbriar. Still BCWWG, along with CCRIC http://www.stillcreekwatershed. Extensive damage was done to building and glaze room. Creek flows from Greenbelt East and Friends of Still Creek, won org/index_SCF_2.htm. westward through Greenbelt Park the “Most Humorous Award” for to Indian Creek. their float in the 2007 Greenbelt All members of the council Labor Day parade demonstrating attended the meeting as did City that environmentalists know how Manager Michael McLaughlin to have a good time. Greenbelt Arts Center and Assistant City Manager Da- Cavigelli, a soil scientist at the George Bernard Shaw’s: vid Moran. Ed James representing Beltsville Agricultural Research GHI’s Woodland Committee was Center (BARC), was asked by also present as well as about half Councilmember Rodney Roberts Mrs Warren’s Profession a dozen interested residents. about BARC’s policy toward bea- August 15 – September 6 Mayor Judith Davis asked for vers and the environmental work background information from each of their group. Cavigelli indi- (8/15, 8/16, 8/22, 8/23, 9/5 & 9/6 at 8.00pm; 8/17 & 8/24 at 2:00pm ) of the groups as well as informa- cated that he was unsure of what NOTE: No performances of this play during the Labor Day weekend (8/29-8/31) tion on their current projects. position the new BARC leader- Tickets are $15.00 general admission and $12.00 for seniors and students Bell explained that CCRIC ship would adopt but indicated cash or check only night of show is a 501c3 organization that has that in the past they had been FOR RESERVATIONS: call 301-441-8770 worked “since 1998 to promote open to environmental concerns. low impact development” in the Still Creek Greenbelt Arts Center vicinity of Indian Creek. Bill Duncan, president of Lower level of the Co-op Supermarket Developers of Konterra had Friends of Still Creek, talked 123 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 • www.greenbeltartscenter.org wanted to run sewer lines along about Still Creek and the chal- Indian Creek but citizen action lenges it faces from massive had prevented this “catastro- storm water run-off. In addition phe” from happening, she said. to the ubiquitous plastic bottles, Sewer lines often overflow dur- tires, large appliances and mat- ing heavy rain storms, she ex- tresses that have been removed plained, spilling raw sewage by watershed group cleanups, VISIT www.greenbeltnewsreview.com into streams. highly toxic elements are also Bell indicated that CCRIC, finding their way into Indian and BCWWG and Friends of Still Still Creeks. Creek work together on projects Council was impressed with like the Green Man and Labor his presentation and suggested ATTENTION Day Festivals as well as various that he present it to GEAC and GHI MEMBERS cleanups and bird walks to edu- homeowners associations border- cate the public on the importance ing Still Creek. Various mitiga- of healthy watersheds. tion techniques were discussed, BCWWG such as permeable pavers, green IT’S BUDGET PREP TIME Cavigelli, vice president of BC- roofs and rain barrels. WWG, spoke of past and present But as one citizen comment- activities of his organization: bat, ed, “Permeable pavers, etc., are You are invited to join the bird and frog walks; CSA (Com- great, but the problem is too Board and Finance Committee on munity Sustainable Agriculture) much development. You still for Greenbelt, which has about need forests for percolation.” Thursday, August 21, 2008 100 members; and Reel and Meal Davis asked what the city 8:00 P.M. – GHI Board Room at the New Deal. The group also could do regarding storm water monitors stream “critters” (macro management. Bell of CCRIC invertebrates) in Beaverdam Creek indicated that identifying prob- Attend this important meeting to share your ideas and suggestions as and advocates in Annapolis. lem areas, then working to fix we begin the 2009 budget preparation process. In addition its members have those problems would be a first transplanted ocean spawning step. A meeting was suggested herring into Beaverdam Creek, with the city’s planning depart- If unable to attend, clip this add and submit your comments in the carried out various roadside and ment in order to keep the wa- space below. Drop off at the Management Office or give to any Board creek cleanups and participated tershed groups informed as to member. in the Greenbelt Girl Scouts what new development may be “Thinking Day.” Other activities coming up. have included tree plantings and Davis also suggested that wa- ______the anti-ICC campaigns (since tershed volunteers consider apply- the ICC will create further run- ing for vacancies on the Advisory off and development, resulting Planning Board, Recycling and ______in still more creek erosion and Environmental Action Committee sedimentation). or Forest Preserve Board. BCWWG, first winner of the All the watershed groups wel- ______Jim Cassels Award, has also come new members, say they been active in bike to work have many fun and educational programs, storm water manage- activities for adults and children ______ment seminars by the Maryland and can be contacted at Bea- Department of the Environment verdam Creek Watershed Watch as well as other government Group, www.beaverdamcreek.org; ______agencies and has provided in- Citizens to Conserve and Re-