GREENBELT

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Where Do I Vote? Theater Operates at a Profit Election Day for the 2016 Democratic and Republican But also with Challenges Presidential Primary Elections is Tuesday, April 26. Polls will by Diane Oberg be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters may be able to avoid After 11 months of operation, devices. Instead, power point delays by voting between 9 the Old Greenbelt Theatre is and other presentations must be a.m. and 3 p.m. operating at a small profit and is run from the projection booth. Five county polling places not dependent upon city funding McGrath said they do have a re- serve Greenbelt: for operating expenses, although quest in for a quote for the type the city provides some transition of podium they envision. Precinct 3: Greenbelt Commu- funds for other expenses. Execu- There are also still physical nity Center, 15 Crescent Road tive Director Caitlin McGrath sat problems with the theater. Mc- Precinct 6: Greenbelt Elemen- down with the Greenbelt City Grath noted that having water tary School, 66 Ridge Road Council and City Manager Mi- from a roof leak drip onto pa- chael McLaughlin on April 13 trons and being unable to ade- PHOTO BY GREG CRITES BY PHOTO Precinct 8: Springhill Lake El- for the first of what should be an quately heat the theater in winter An adult eagle brings food to the nest at Beltsville Agricultural ementary School, 6060 Spring- annual review. takes away from the first class Research Center. See the white head of the parent sitting on the hill Drive The Friends of the Greenbelt experience they are trying to of- nest. Precinct 13 : Eleanor Roosevelt Theatre (FOGT) has a 3-year fer their patrons. High School, 7601 Hanover contract with the city to operate Working with the city, which Parkway the theater. McGrath, council and as owner of the theater must ap- Md’s Presidential Primary the city manager all expressed prove all changes, FOGT is plan- Precinct 18: Turning Point pleasure with how things are ning a Phase II of renovations. To be Held Tuesday, April 26 Academy, 7800 Good Luck going with a general sense that The renovations will be done in Road the theater operations are exceed- phases to avoid having to close by James Giese Only registered Democrats ing initial expectations, although for an extended time. Likely The Maryland Presidential Democratic side, the likelihood is and Republicans may vote in challenges still remain. renovations include acoustic im- primary is Tuesday and for a that the nominee will be decided the primaries next Tuesday. Since the theater reopened it provements, new seats (McGrath change Maryland voters might ahead of its convention. While Greenbelters who have de- is averaging more than $3,700 passed around fabric swatches help decide who the Republican Clinton is still expected to gain clined affiliation with the two per week in gross revenue. It has and a brochure showing what is and Democratic candidates for the nomination, challenger Bernie major parties will vote only in shown roughly 50 first-run films, under consideration) and lowering president of the United States Sanders has a chance. the November General Elec- not holding any for more than and strengthening the stage. will be. Often, by the time Mary- Since this is a party primary, tion. three weeks. To make better use There was also extended dis- land votes, the races are decided. only registered Republicans and All voters eligible to vote of its single screen, it generally cussion of FOGT’s marketing. This time, while Donald Trump Democrats will be permitted to in the primary should have re- shows two films each week, plus They use a variety of approaches, is in the lead on the Republican vote and only for candidates in ceived notification of the -elec any specialty showings such as such as offering free tickets at side and Hillary Clinton on the their party’s primary contests. tion and a reminder of their family, cult classics, film noir and street festivals in exchange for Democratic side, neither has sewn Besides the candidates for presi- polling place after early voting 35-mm archival films. In addi- attendees’ email addresses, and up their party’s nomination. There dent, there are primaries for U.S. closed. To verify registration tion, roughly 4,000 patrons have are considering offering things is the potential on the Republican senator, representative and the or locate polling place, call the attended free community events such as sponsored free film -se side that no candidate will secure election of four Maryland Cir- County Board of Elections at at the theater. ries, lunch-and-a-movie programs enough votes to be nominated cuit Court judges. Voters will 301-341-7300 or go to elec- While most aspects of the op- and outreach to nearby retirement on the first ballot, in which case also choose three party delegates tions.state.md.us and click on eration are meeting expectations, communities as well as special there could be an open conven- and three alternates to the par- “voter registration” or “Where McGrath said that they have events such as a pajama night tion where nobody knows what ty national convention with the do I vote?” been less successful with theater with a family-oriented movie and might happen. With only two rentals. One issue is that the the- pizza, and catered dinner and candidates still in the race on the See PRIMARY, page 6 ater is not set up well for busi- movie events, possibly with beer ness conferences in terms of the and wine. technology in place. There is no In developing their programs, podium available where speakers FOGT must deal with certain can plug in their laptops or other Who Will Replace Mikulski? See THEATER, page 6 by James Giese Greenbelt voters can help de- in a special election following for the State Department. After cide who will be the next U.S. Wynn’s resignation, becoming obtaining degrees from Swarth- What Goes On the first African-American woman more and Harvard, he earned Senator replacing retiring in- Saturday, April 23 cumbent Barbara Mikulski. Polls to be elected to Congress from his law degree from Georgetown 9 a.m. to noon, Electronics Recycling, Public Works Yard indicate a close contest between Maryland. University. He worked as a staff two contenders for the Demo- Now in her fourth term, Ed- aide to Senator Charles Mathias, 2 to 3 p.m., Children and Animals Safety Workshop, Springhill cratic nomination, both currently wards has been reelected even the U.S. Senate Committee on Lake Recreation Center members of the U.S. Congress: though her gerrymandered district Foreign Relations and Mary- Monday, April 25 Donna Edwards from Prince was radically altered following land Governor William Donald 8 p.m., City Council Public Hearing on Budget followed by George’s County and Chris Van the 2010 census. Originally the Schaefer. Van Hollen served Regular Meeting, Municipal Building. Live on Verizon 21, Hollen from Montgomery County. district encompassed Southern from 1991 through 2002 in the Comcast 71 and streaming at greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv. And if neither of those candi- Prince Georges County, extend- Maryland General Assembly, first Tuesday, April 26 dates suits your fancy, eight other ing northward along the Dis- in the House of Delegates and 3 p.m., Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting, Municipal Democrats are running. Republi- trict of Columbia boundary to then in the Senate. He was then Building Montgomery County, where it elected to the U. S. House of can voters will have a list of 14 7:00 p.m., Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) Meeting, names from which to choose. further extended northward and Representatives from Maryland’s Municipal Building Edwards included much of the upper part Eighth Congressional District, Born in Yanceyville, North of that county. Following redis- where he has served since 2003. 7:30 p.m., Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability Carolina, Edwards first worked tricting, her district lost Mont- Like the Fourth District, the (Green Aces) and Green Team Meeting, Community Center for Lockheed Corporation at gomery County, instead swing- Eighth was significantly changed Wednesday, April 27 Goddard Space Flight Center ing around Greenbelt and across in the 2010 Census redistricting 7:30 p.m., Budget Worksession on Public Works, Capital Projects, following college. She obtained northern Prince George’s County and now encompasses Montgom- Other Funds, Fund Transfers, Community Center a law degree from the Univer- to incorporate large segments of ery County and parts of Carroll Thursday, April 28 sity of New Hampshire and then Anne Arundel County. Edwards and Frederick. Van Hollen serves 7 p.m., Forest Preserve Advisory Board Meeting, Community worked for advocacy groups and serves on two committees – Sci- on the House Budget Committee Center foundations, serving last as exec- ence, Space and Technology and and the Joint Select Committee Saturday, April 30 Transportation and Infrastructure. on Deficit Reduction (vanhollen. utive director of the Arca Foun- 9 a.m. to noon, Shredding Day, Parking Lot Behind Credit Union dation. After defeating 4th Con- (donnaedwardsforsenate.com) org). 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Prescription Drug Take-back Day, Greenbelt gressional District Representative Van Hollen Other Democratic candidates Police Station Albert Wynn in a 2008 primary, Van Hollen was born in Kara- See SENATE, page 6 she was elected to that office chi, Pakistan, of parents working Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 21, 2016 Letters to the Editor

A Picture Is Worth …. prevent the public from express- Council on February 26 as part Thanks for the article about ing opposition. of their weekly report. The sum- the coming signs along Southway. The meeting was advertised mary noted that a worksession I was wishing that one of in the March 31 edition of the would be set for all of Council Danny Kennedy’s vibrantly col- Greenbelt News Review as a to be briefed. At the February ored renditions of a Greenbelt council worksession with Lake- 23 meeting, they presented the home could be put up in place side North Apartments. A purpose same proposal they presented at where the directional sign now for the meeting was not provided, the worksession on April 4. stands. leaving the impression the work Michael McLaughlin We have three restaurants, one session would relate to the exist- City Manager with performances, two gas sta- ing apartments, not a proposal for tions, a library, a community cen- new, high density development. ter, two swimming pools, tennis We learned of the purpose of Correction courts, a volleyball court, base- the worksession when viewing a The Alvin Hargrave head- ball and football events, several recording of it. We learned that line in the April 14 issue (Page churches, [and so much more]. Mayor Emmett Jordan brought 9) states that the defendant We have a synagogue, a police the proposal before council. Ac- received a 16-year sentence for station, an animal shelter, a pub- cording to Councilmember Judith murder. As the story demon- lic works building with [geo-ther- Davis, Jordan, without the other strates, however, the headline mal] heating … and more. The members of council present, met should have read manslaughter. nursery school, the elementary with Southern Management prior The News Review regrets the school… the senior independent to the April 4 worksession. error. living Green Ridge House and According to Celia Craze, the skateboard park and all the director of Planning and Commu- wonderful walkways throughout nity Development, there are com- GHI Notes the community. patibility issues with the proposed Thursday, April 21, 7:30 p.m., Of course, we can’t put all development. Craze pointed out Board of Directors Meeting, this in a sign. But people coming that the proposed development is Board Room. down Southway for the first time typical of dense urban properties. Friday, April 22, Office should have some idea about our The proposed development would Closed, Emergency Maintenance town’s truly fine diversity. be on five acres of beautiful, cur- Service at 301-474-6011. Folks are usually driving too rently wooded land. According to Monday, April 25, 7 p.m., Councilmember Rodney Roberts, fast to look at this sign while Communications Committee Check out the driving into our town. But the development would destroy Meeting, GHI Lobby. they would catch one of Dan- the ecosystem there and is in- Tuesday, April 26, 8:30 a.m., Kids' Section ny’s houses as they sailed by. appropriate for Greenbelt. The Yard Lines Committee Meeting, And it would say, “Welcome to other councilmembers expressed Board Room. on page 11. Greenbelt...a place that reveres support for the proposed develop- Wednesday, April 27, 7 p.m., artists, musicians, folks of every ment and even encouraged Hill- Buildings Committee Meeting, walk of life ... plus, we love our man to consider similar propos- Board Room. houses.” als for other areas of Greenbelt; Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m., It would state all this with no these other members did this Nominations and Elections Com- words – just a great painting. without first consulting with the mittee Meeting, Board Room. Greenbelt And the painting would be Greenbelt public. protected by the glass or some We believe council showed kind of protective covering now poor judgment by not being more transparent about the true purpose News Review existing on the directional sign. AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Elizabeth Barber of the worksession. We demand to know why Mayor Jordan met secretly with SMC, when the 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 Stop the meeting took place, who attend- Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 ed and what was said. Council Development [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) On April 4, council held a should hold a public meeting to Movies since 1938 [email protected] (ads) worksession to meet with David discuss the development. Hillman, president of Southern Brian Almquist Old Greenbelt Theatre [email protected] (general inquiries) Management Corporation (SMC) 129 Centerway [email protected] (billing) Editor's Note: City Manager 301-329-2034 and owner of Lakeside North website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com Apartments, to discuss SMC’s Michael McLaughlin responded www.greenbelttheatre.org proposal to build a 25-story, 400- to questions from the News Re- Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar view as follows: Adults $9 unit luxury high rise apartment Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 complex adjacent to the existing Mayor Jordan and I met with Senior/Student $8, Kids $6 Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 apartments. Hillman conceded Mr. Hillman and Arthur Horne, Members receive a $1 discount on that SMC would not fight opposi- Mr. Hillman’s attorney on Feb- all shows after 5:00 PM President Emeritus, 1985- tion to the proposed development. ruary 23, 2016 at Mr. Horne’s All shows before 5 PM: Assistant Editor Emeritus: Barbara Likowski 1970- We contend that the purpose of request. A summary of the meet- Adults $7, Kids $5 Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 the worksession was concealed to ing was provided to the City OC = Open Captions Senior Copy Editors: Virginia Beauchamp, James Giese CC = Closed Captions Photo Editor: Helen Sydavar Make-up Editor: Suzanne Krofchik SHOWTIMES Business Manager: Mary Halford Apr 22 – Apr 28 Accounts Manager: Diane Oberg

REMEMBER STAFF Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda Brady, Jessi (R) (96 m.) (CCAP) Britton, Amanda Brozana, Arlene Clarke, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Fri.-Sun. 3:15 PM, 8:00 PM Deanna Dawson, Angie Evans, Joan Falcão, Samantha Fitschen, Eli Flam, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, James Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 PM Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Pat Hand, Kyla Hanington, Amy Hansen, Solange Hess, Peggy Higgins, Rebecca Holober, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Angela MARGUERITE Joyner, Suzette Joyner, Lesley Kash, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Chris (R) (129 m.) Logan, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Fri.-Thurs. 5:30 PM Meetre, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Gail Phillips, Marylee Platt, Peter Reppert, Alison Rose, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Lola Skolnik, Shayna Skolnik, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. RAMS (R) (93 m.) Fri.-Sun. 1:00 PM Wed. 1:00 PM CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Franklin Park: Arlene Clarke 240-988-3351

Cult Series: BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE ROCKY HORROR Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Sylvia Lewis, PICTURE SHOW secretary; James Giese; Deanna Dawson and Tom Jones. (1975) (R) (101 m.) Featuring Satanic DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads—8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. Mechanics Shadowcast! Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or Fri. 11:00 PM brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. Mail subscriptions—$45/year. Family Series: THE IRON GIANT (1999) (PG) (94 m.) Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. Sat. 11:00 AM OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

Boxwood Village Greenbelt Theatre Will Greenbelt Park Events Shredding Day Promote Zero Waste Scholarship Open Be Film Repository On Sunday, April 24 the Set for April 30 At the Green Man The Boxwood Village Civic On Tuesday, April 19, the Old Greenbelt Park campground of- Shredding Day is scheduled The Zero Waste Circle of Association offers an annual $500 Greenbelt Theatre received deliv- fers The Birth of Mission 66. for April 30 from 9 a.m. until Greenbelt will be helping to re- scholarship to a resident of Box- ery of thousands of reel-to-reel Go back in time to 1966 and noon (or until the truck is full). duce the amount of waste go- wood Village. It is available to films from the Prince George’s celebrate the 50th birthday of the Sponsored by the Greenbelt Fed- ing to the landfill at the Green graduating high school seniors County Memorial Library Sys- National Park Service and the eral Credit Union, the service Man Festival, May 7 and 8 and to full-time (at least 12 credit tem. This partnership sprung from first year of the Greenbelt Park will accept personal papers only. and is seeking volunteers who hours per semester) undergradu- the temporary closure of the New campground. Campground guests The truck will be located in the would like to help at zero waste ate students. The scholarship is Carrollton branch, which served and the public are welcome under parking lot behind the Credit stations, at the group’s booth partially funded through the pro- as the system storage facility. the stars at the Campfire Circle Union. Shredders will not accept and for many other tasks. Ser- ceeds from the Boxwood Booth The library system had kept all for a traditional NPS campfire any binders, magazines, newspa- vice hours are available to stu- at the Greenbelt Labor Day Fes- of the reel-to-reel films that had program at 7:30 p.m. pers, hanging file folders, card- dents. To sign up, go to Sign tival. been the audiovisual collection at On Saturday, April 23 will be board or FedEx envelopes. Unat- Up Genius at signupgenius. The application form should the Hyattsville branch in storage Untold Stories of the National tended paper will not be shredded com/go/20f084eaaa72eaaff2-ze- be completed and returned by since the collection morphed into Parks. A ranger will reflect the and there is a five-box maxi- ro1 or contact Tom Taylor at June 30. A scholarship commit- a DVD-only collection years ago. significant connections and con- mum. For more information, visit [email protected] or tee composed of five Boxwood The theatre will become the tributions the Buffalo Soldiers greenbeltfcu.com or 301-474-5900. 301-513-9524 or Susan Barnett Village residents will choose new guardian of these films, had with the national parks. Meet at [email protected] or this year’s recipient. For further some of which are quite rare. at the Ranger Station Breezeway 301-474-7465. information and/or to pick up an This will also be the beginning of at 11 a.m. Greenbelt Park is located at Earth Day Cleanup application form, call Jean Cook a long-term partnership that will At Greenbelt Park at 301-345-2597 or Judy Ott at 6565 Greenbelt Road. More in- see the theatre presenting film- On Saturday, April 30 join the Academy 301-474-0222. formation is available at nps.gov/ related programming in the New Student Conservation Associa- Carrollton branch when it reopens gree. Stadium tion (SCA) for Earth Day to give TheateRS Studio Space Available and possibly at other branches back to D.C.’s public lands and prior to that time. Greenbelt Time Bank 6198 GREENBELT ROAD At Community Center help preserve Greenbelt Park. In CENTER COURT OF BELTWAY PLAZA Local artists, artisans and de- Menu for Senior Orientation Meeting support of the Find Your Park 301-220-1155 signers who are interested in a Join a growing community of campaign, SCA is mobilizing vol- For directions visit studio space based in the Com- Nutrition Program Greenbelters who are exchanging unteers coast to coast in celebra- www.academy8theaters.com munity Center may apply now. The Senior Nutrition Food goods and services using hours tion of the National Park Service R = ID Required Applications are invited through and Friendship program pro- instead of dollars. Earn hours by Centennial. (!) = No passes, (!!) = No passes weekend May 1 for the department’s Art- vides lunches for seniors Monday providing services to others and Sign up at findyourparkscadc. ** Add $2.00 for 3-D * Not part of the morning and Tuesday ist-in-residence Program, which through Friday at the Community spend the hours to receive ser- eventbrite.com to complete the Center beginning at noon. Meals discount shows provides affordable 24-hour stu- vices in return. Use your talents online waiver. For questions or Most features are $5.50 all day on dio space in an atmosphere of must be reserved by 11 a.m. two to help your neighbors, get your more information contact Roland Tuesdays days ahead so that enough food mutual support. At least one own needs met and build a stron- Richardson, SCA Events Coordi- Week of April 22 space will be available for a is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 ger community. nator, at [email protected] ext 4215. ceramic artist and one space for The Greenbelt Time Bank will or 202-631-2717. FRIDAY – SATURDAY a practitioner of another medium. All meals include margarine, hold an orientation meeting on coffee or tea and skim milk. Criminal, R Participants are selected for Tuesday, April 26 from 7:30 to 11:20, 1:50, 4:20, 7, 9:40 the program based on their art- Menus for the week of April 25 9 p.m. at Greenbelt MakerSpace. are as follows: Barbershop 3, PG13 work, professional qualifications For more information, call 240- 11:10, 11:50, 1:45, 2:20, 4:25, and interest in community in- Monday, April 25: Grape 473-3497. juice, baked meatballs with mari- 5, 6:55, 7:30, 9:30, 10 volvement. Eight artists are cur- The Jungle Book, 3D**, PG rently participating, sharing three nara sauce, whole grain spaghetti, Capri vegetables, Italian bread, More Community Events 4:40, 9:25 sub-divided, light-filled former The Jungle Book, 2D, PG classrooms. Current artists rep- ambrosia. Tuesday, April 26: Apple are located throughout the paper. 10:45, 11:30, 1:10, 2, 3:35, 6, resent a diverse array of media 7:05, 8:20 including ceramic art tile, func- juice, rotisserie chicken, cut yams, broccoli, wheat roll, tropi- The Huntsman: Winters War, tional pottery, art quilts, costume PG13 design, assemblage, painting and cal fruit. Utopia Film Festival Presents Wednesday, April 27: Grape 11, 11:40, 1:35, 2:10, 4:10, cut paper illustration. Sunday, April 24th & Wednesday, April 27th 4:50, 6:45, 7:30, 9:25, 10 The Community Center houses juice, potato soup with crackers, fish sandwich, mixed green salad Beginning at 8 PM Batman vs. Superman, PG13 a contemporary art gallery, dance 11:55, 3:15, 6:30, 9:35 studio, television production stu- with French dressing, fresh fruit. Thursday, April 28: Orange dio, arts education classrooms “Fire Below Us” SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY and many other amenities. juice, beef tortellini, kale, garlic bread stick, hot spiced fruit. Criminal, R Apply online at greenbeltmd. 11:20, 1:50, 4:20, 7 gov/arts after scheduling a studio Friday, April 29: Cranberry On Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) juice, pork roast with Dijon herb Barbershop 3, PG13 tour by April 27. For assistance, 11:10, 11:50, 1:45, 2:20, 4:25, contact Nicole DeWald at nde- sauce, whipped potatoes, green Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels bean casserole, wheat bread, fresh 5, 6:55, 7:30 [email protected] or call The Jungle Book, 3D**, PG 301-397-2208. fruit. Text gen layout for GAC ad, 4 columns by 5 inches for the 4:40 GreenbeltApril 21, 2016 Arts edition Center The Jungle Book, 2D, PG 10:45, 11:30, 1:10, 2, 3:35, 6, Mishkan Torah's Annual Jewelry Sale 4-1/24-1/2 S tars!Stars! 7:05 The Huntsman: Winters War, Sunday, May 1st, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ENCHANTED APRIL PG13 Come Look! Find Bargains! Have Fun! 11, 11:40, 1:35, 2:10, 4:10, 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 4:50, 6:45, 7:30 www.mishkantorah.org 301-474-4223 Batman vs. Superman, PG13 11:55, 3:15, 6:30 THURSDAY Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) Preshow: 2nd Floor, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204 Ratchet and Clank, PG www.greenbeltaccesstv.org • Studio: 301-507-6581 7 Keanu, R Free and Open to the Public 7 Criminal, R GATe Orientation by Matthew Barber 11:20, 1:50, 4:20, 7 Saturday, May 7th from 10-12:30PM in the GATe Studio directeddirected by Pauline Griller-Michell Barbershop 3, PG13 April 22 - 30 11:10, 11:50, 1:45, 2:20, 4:25, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 Members Only 5, 6:55, 7:30 Last Sunday Matinee: April 24 at 2:00 The Jungle Book, 3D**, PG Canon Camera Class - $$ Ticket prices: $20 General Admission, 4:40 Saturday, May 21st, 10-4:30 PM $16 Students/Seniors/Military, The Jungle Book, 2D, PG $12 Youth (12 and under with adult) Reserve a seat at [email protected] 10:45, 11:30, 1:10, 2, 3:35, COMING SOON: 6:45 Celtic Concert – May 7COMING SOON The Huntsman: Winters War, For more information, visit the GATe website or e-mail KinK – May 20 - 29 Celtic Concert – May 7 KinK – May 20 – 29 PG13 [email protected] The Hollow – June 17 – 26 The Hollow – June 17 – 26 11, 11:40, 1:35, 2:10, 4:10, The Eaton Woman - TheJuly Eaton8 -17 Woman – July 8 –17 4:50, 6:45, 7:30 See what’s showing on Comcast 77 and Verizon FiOS 19 by For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or Batman vs. Superman, PG13 visiting www.greenbeltaccesstv.org and click on “Channel” email: [email protected] or 11:55, 3:15 BOOK TICKETS ONLINE at www.greenbeltartscenter.org

Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 21, 2016 Astronomy Society Invites the City, Neighbor Communities to Star Parties by Jack Chavez Donald C. Davis died on April has taken the elementary school This article is part of a periodic series profiling the city's recognition groups and how they serve the 10 at the age of 86, having lived county title. The first was in city. about 60 years of his life in 2010. One does not have to trav- Greenbelt. Condolences to daugh- Share your accomplishments, el far to experience a night of ter Sandy Roos of Ellicott City, milestones and news for the next stargazing with knowledgeable, who grew up in Greenbelt. Our Neighbors column. To send friendly people. The Astronomi- Congratulations to the Mag- information for Our Neighbors, cal Society of Greenbelt (ASG) nolia Elementary School Science email editor@greenbeltnewsre- regularly welcomes the public Bowl Team county champions. view.com or leave a message at to what they call “star parties” This is the second time Magnolia 202-957-3072. year-round. - Karen Yoho The group, founded in 1992, sets up these meetings at the Greenbelt Observatory, located off the end of Northway, only a couple hundred yards from the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The observatory is equipped with a 1981 Model C14 telescope that was donated by Montgomery College in 2001. The observatory itself is owned by the City of Greenbelt. “[With the telescope] we can see planetary nebulas, supernovas, and galaxies,” said Observatory

Committee Chairman Conrad Ter- AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO rill. To get the most out of the The Greenbelt Observatory is located at Northway observatory, the group often uses Fields. a Mallincam, a camera built for DONALD NAVARROSA BY PHOTO astronomical observation that is Magnolia Elementary School Science Bowl Team county champi- capable of seeing objects tens of ons: (front row) Keon Groves, Kobe Marshall, Dustin Navarrossa; millions of lightyears away. second row Science Bowl Host Dave Zahren, Magnolia Elementary It wouldn’t be a stretch to as- School Dr. Phyllis Gillens, Coach Robert Allen and alternative sume that Greenbelt—less than Briana Adams. 10 miles northeast of Washington and less than 30 miles south of Baltimore—would not be an ideal spot for astronomical observation, Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church but it’s still possible to see quite 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt a lot from here. The observa- Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors tory is located in what Terrill www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 described as the darkest part of Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor Greenbelt. “The trees help cut down on Worship Service 10 a.m. lights from the city and traffic,” said Michael Chesnes, who works Join us for breakfast Sunday 8:30. at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Accessibility CHAVEZ JACK BY PHOTO The ASG also prides itself on Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church The 1981 Model C14 Celestas Telescope inside 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi its accessibility to the public. The the observatory was donated by Montgomery Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org star parties are free of charge, College in 2001. Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community and everyone from the seasoned and experienced to the total nov- April 24 10 a.m. ice is encouraged to attend. "Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change" “There is a strong commu- “God has created us all human…He is kind & Paula Palmer, Director, Toward Right Relationship Project, Boulder Friends Meeting; nity element [to the Astronomical just to all. Why should we be unkind & unjust to The Reverend Evan Keely, Interim Minister; Carol Carter Walker, Worship Associate; Society of Greenbelt],” Chesnes each other?” - Baha’i Writings and Dayna Edwards, Director, Multigenerational Religious Exploration. said. “This is an outreach pro- The United Nations provides avenues for Indigenous Peoples to seek justice, defend gram, to be shared and enjoyed their rights, and pursue development goals in keeping with their values, beliefs, and by everyone.” True to their inten- traditions. tion, the star parties are a more intimate and casual experience Greenbelt Baha'i' Community than what large, paid programs 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 Greenbelt Community Church can offer. [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST “I was very curious to come 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) out,” Casey Kohnhorst of Brent- Phone: mornings wood said. “Everyone is extreme- 301-474-6171 ly friendly and open to answering ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org questions.” 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 “I like the relaxed atmo- Sunday Worship 301-474-4322 10:15 a.m. sphere,” first-timer Lauren Ste- vens of Mount Rainier said. “I Mass Schedule: Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff, Pastor don’t feel judged asking simple Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. questions.” Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. The next star party will take Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. place at the Greenbelt Observa- Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mishkan Torah tory on April 30 at 9 p.m. Congregation Jack Chavez is a University of Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe Maryland student writing for the 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 News Review. An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali-

tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes Join us your extended family in the 21st century. for our Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, i.e. family service at 7:30 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Catholic Open Mic Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. Community Night Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. of Greenbelt Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. Opportunity for leadership development. MASS Greenbelt Baptist Come enjoy Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. Sundays 10 A.M. Church a night Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. Municipal Building 301-­‐474-­‐4212 Interfaith families are welcome. ALL ARE WELCOME. of local talent. Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

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Events at MakerSpace Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., it’s time for the first festival of the year in Roos- evelt Plaza: Greenbelt Mini Mak- er Faire. Sunday, the space will be open City Information but a bit messy while we recover from Saturday. GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING Municipal Building, Monday, April 25, 2016 – 8:00 p.m. ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Tuesday, April 26, the Green- SATURDAY, APRIL 23 from 9am- 12 noon belt Time Bank will be holding ORGANIZATION Public Works Yard, 555 Crescent Road an orientation from 7:30 to 9 • Call to Order p.m. • Roll Call City residents can recycle old and/or unwanted computers and oth- Wednesday, April 27, Junior • Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag er electronic items. Accepted items include: TVs, CPUs, monitors, Legos returns from 4 to 5 p.m. • Consent Agenda – Approval of Staff Recommendations (Items keyboards, mice printers, laptop computers, recording equipment, Class size is limited for 5- to on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved as speakers, scanners, surge protectors, wires and power cords, fax 8-year-olds working on Lego recommended by staff, subject to removal from the Consent machines, cameras, telephones, radios, DVD players, VCRs, bat- building challenges. Knit Night Agenda by Council.) teries taped on one end, expanded polystyrene (block “Styrofoam” for knitters, crocheters and other • Approval of Agenda and Additions #6) – NO cups, egg-cartons, nor food trays. fiber enthusiasts is from 6 to 9 PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE IF YOU WANT TO DROP-OFF OF p.m. COMMUNICATIONS MORE THAN 10 ITEMS, IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE Thursday, April 28, there is • Presentations STYROFOAM PIECES, OR ITEMS OVER 50 LBS. - State Comptroller Peter Franchot one spot left in the Lego Robot- Info: Greenbelt Sustainability Office at 240-542-2153 - Prince George’s County Public Schools Science Bowl ics Programming workshop from Champions 5 to 7 p.m. Some experience is - Proclamation – Public Works Week SHREDDING DAY required. Coder Dojo continues - Introduction of New Staff - Joyce Kolenky Sponsored by the Greenbelt Federal Credit Union from 7 to 8 p.m. where kids ages - Proclamation – Older Americans Month Saturday, April 30th from 9am to 12pm (or until truck is full) 9 to 14 are working on game • Public Hearing-FY 2017 Budget Behind the credit union, 112 Centerway design programming. • Petitions and Requests Personal Paper only! • (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the Contaminants, Batteries, Plastic or Binders, City Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Magazines, Newspaper, CDs or Floppy Disks, Rules.) Experience North Phones, Hard Drives, Hanging File Folders, Ac- • Minutes of Council Meetings Tract on a Bicycle cordion Files, Cardboard, Binder Clips, Divided • Administrative Reports NO On Saturday, April 30 from 1 Folders, Tyvek/Fedex Envelopes, or Businesses. • *Committee Reports to 3 p.m. those age 10 and over 5 Box Maximum. All shred material is recycled LEGISLATION . can enjoy a pleasant family-ori- Unattended paper will not be shredded. A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of HVAC Im- Info: 301-474-5900 or [email protected] ented bicycle outing on the North provements for the Greenbelt Community Center from Shapiro and Tract of the Patuxent Refuge and View our website at greenbeltfcu.com Duncan Inc. at a Cost of $355,264 - 1st Reading experience the beauty of this natural area on two wheels. Dis- OTHER BUSINESS • Community Center HVAC Improvements DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY cover local wildlife, plants and • Greenbelt Station Detailed Site Plan Revision 09 April 30, 2016 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM historical sites. Learn the impor- • Council Reports GREENBELT POLICE STATION tance of reducing a footprint and • * Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) – Board of Trust- 550 Crescent Road leaving no trace on this five-mile ees Ballot guided bicycle ride. • * Reappointments to Advisory Groups The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Bring a bike (wide-tire hy- MEETINGS aims to provide a safe, convenient, and respon- brid and mountain bikes only NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular Coun- sible means of disposing – narrow-tire road bikes are not cil meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens are invit- of prescription drugs, suitable for several of the trails), ed to attend. If special accommodations are required for any disabled water bottle and helmet. The ride person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the meeting while also educating the is weather dependent. day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 or e-mail general public about the Public programs at Patux- [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. potential for abuse of medications. ent Research Refuge are free, www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback although advance registration is MEETINGS FOR WEEK OF APRIL 25-29 required; call 301-497-5887. The Monday, April 25 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEET- Artist’s Studio Space Available North Tract is located on Route ING/PUBLIC HEARING ON FY2017 BUDGET, Municipal Building, Greenbelt Community Center 198 between the Baltimore-Wash- 25 Crescent Road. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and at www. 24-hour access. $180.00/month. ington Parkway and Route 32. greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv. Apply online now through May 1 for the Artist in For more information visit fws. Residence Program www.greenbeltmd.gov/arts gov/refuge/Patuxent. Tuesday, April 26 at 3:00pm, SENIOR CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, Community Center, 15 Crescent VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Road, Rm 111. Public School Dance Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00pm, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDU- There are currently vacancies on: Arts Advisory Board, Forest Film at UMD CATION, Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. Preserve Advisory Board, Greenbelt Advisory Committee on On Thursday, April 28 at 6 Environmental Sustainability, Park & Recreation Advisory p.m., PS Dance, Dance Education Tuesday, April 26 at 7:30pm, GREENBELT ADVISORY COMMIT- in Public Schools, will be shown TEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (GREEN ACES) Board, Youth Advisory Committee (adult member) at Leah M. Smith Hall at the AND GREEN TEAM, Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. For information call 301-474-8000. University of Maryland. Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION re: CHILDREN & ANIMALS SAFETY WORKSHOP The free screening of this Public Works, Capital Projects, Other Funds and Fund Trans- New York Emmy-nominated doc- fers, Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. SATURDAY, APRIL 23 FROM 2-3pm umentary film about dance educa- Springhill Lake Recreation Center tion in public schools will be fol- Thursday, April 28 at 7:00pm, FOREST PRESERVE ADVISORY 6101 Cherrywood Lane lowed by a panel discussion with BOARD at Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd., Rm 103. On the agenda: Update on FPAB trash pick-ups in Boxwood Village Preserve and FREE workshop for children 5-10. Taught by WAGS volun- filmmaker Nel Shelby, composer Belle Point, Update on condition of 8 foot buffer around gardens, Discussion Bob Novak and Jody Gottfried of National Trails Day June 4, 2016. Does FPAB want to sponsor a commu- teers, dog trainer and Greenbelt Animal Control Officer. Arnhold and Ken Scrzesz of the nity event, Discussion of signage in other FP locations (eg. Plateau Place, • Safer interaction with companion animals (dogs and cats) • Behavior & distress signals Maryland State Department of Laurel Hill, etc.), Forest Assessment Review Education. • When NOT to approach a dog or cat The schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a Call (301) 312-9603 or email [email protected] to register. Space is limited; reserve a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. Specify number of children/adults attending and ages of children. space online at PSDance.Event- Funded by the Jim Cassels Community Service Award and spon- Brite.com. For more information OFFICIAL NOTICE sored by visit psdancenyc.com. Email other The Greenbelt City Council has scheduled a questions to [email protected]. PUBLIC HEARING To be held during the Regular Meeting of Council Monday, April 25, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. CONCERNING THE PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR FISCAL WELCOME PACKETS Holy Cross YEAR 2016-2017 FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND EACH OF The City of Greenbelt is now collecting materials for the next THE OTHER FUNDS OF THE CITY. round of Welcome Packets! All businesses, organizations, etc Thrift Store are invited to participate. We will need 300 flyers, coupons, This is the first of two Public Hearings on the budget. The second brochures or anything else that you would like to have includ- Every Thursday will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016. Public attendance and ed by Friday, May 6th at 5pm. Please deliver your materials 10am – 4pm participation are encouraged. All citizens of Greenbelt will have to Beverly Palau at the Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. a reasonable opportunity to provide written and oral comments Info: 240-542-2026 and to ask questions concerning the entire budget. Good, clean clothes for women, PACKET STUFFING PARTY men and children! Copies of the proposed budget may be examined at the City Offices, 25 Crescent Rd., during normal operating hours. The Thursday, May 12 from 6-8pm at Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. budget is also posted on the City Web site at www.greenbeltmd. Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road gov. For more information, please call 301-474-8000. Come out and help stuff 300 new Welcome Packets for new 6905 Greenbelt Road Cindy Murray CMC, City Clerk residents. Light Refreshments will be served! Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 Follow the City of Greenbelt on Facebook and Twitter. Visit www.greenbeltmd.gov for City information, events and more. Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 21, 2016

PRIMARY continued from page 1 Maryland Same-Day SENATE continued from page 1 Voter Registration Anyone who wants to vote in are: Freddie Donald Dickson, Jr., Other Republican candidates delegate candidates pledged to with some primary victories, the Maryland Presidential Primary a mechanical, stone, kitchen and are: Chris Chaffee, a state work- vote for one or another of the Cruz has been working behind Election but missed the April 5 bath contractor (dickson4ussenate. er, business owner and volunteer various presidential candidates. the scenes to obtain pledges from registration deadline can, with com); Ralph Jaffe from Baltimore (chrischaffeeforussenate.com); Democrats uncommitted delegates and from proof of address, still register County, a political science teacher Sean Connor, an IT and customer There are no polls to indicate delegates selected at caucuses in and vote the same day during the (fedupwithcrookedpolitics.com); service worker (seanconnor.us); how Greenbelters might vote in some states. early voting period of April 14 to Theresa C. Scaldaferri, a govern- Richard Douglas with U.S. Sen- the Democratic primary. Since John Kasich is the third candi- April 21, daily from 10 a.m. to ment worker who has worked ate, armed forces, diplomatic, most registered voters in the city date still actively running. While 8 p.m. Address changes can also under laws and budgets Con- intelligence and law enforce- are Democrats, that presidential he has lagged far behind the be made at early voting locations. gress has mandated; Charles U. ment experience (douglasmary- race will be of greatest interest other two, it is possible that he Party affiliation changes may not Smith, who served the state for land.com); John Graziani; Greg to most city voters. Greenbelt could garner enough delegates to be made during early voting. No 35 years and as Adjutant General Homes (gregformaryland.com); voters in the past have been prevent either Cruz or Trump be- same-day registration will be of the Maryland National Guard Joseph Hooe, a business owner, more liberal in their votes cast ing nominated on the first ballot, held on the day of the April 26 to four governors; Violet Staley, a John Hopkins graduate and past than voters statewide. That could in which case he would be placed primary. military spouse with 40 years of volunteer firefighter (joehooe.org); bode well for Sanders who calls in a key bargaining position or For same-day registration volunteerism and advocacy (vio- Chrys Kefalas, a business leader himself a Democratic Socialist. could become the convention or address change in Prince letstaceyformarylandsenator.com); and a former high ranking official However, in polls done else- choice after committed delegates George’s County, go to any of Blaine Taylor, who has served as in the Justice Department and where, African Americans have abandon one or the other leader. the eight county early voting a press secretary in campaigns Deputy Legal Counsel to Gover- shown strong loyalty to Clinton The primary career of Trump, sites. Preferably bring a driver’s and on Capitol Hill; Ed Tinus, nor Robert Ehrlich (chrysforma- and Greenbelt has more African a native of Queens, N.Y., has license or substitute identification who has “served the public good ryland.com); Mark McNicholas American residents than white been that of builder-developer; issued by the Maryland Motor all my adult life” (united-us. who has “built relationships in according to U.S. census data. he has built a number of promi- Vehicle Administration. Other com); and Lih Young, a reformer- the business world” (mark4mary- We’ll find out Tuesday evening. nent structures and establish- documentation that can be offered activist (at vote-md.org). land.com); Lynn Richardson, Originally from Park Ridge, ments bearing his name. He also as proof of address might include Republicans a business owner (richardson- Ill., Clinton obtained a law de- became well known as a reality a paycheck, bank statement, util- Of the Republican candidates, forussenate.org); Anthony Seda gree from Yale University, where show host on major network tele- ity bill, or other government- only one has held public office. (sedaforussenate.com); Richard she met her husband, Bill Clin- vision. He is also an author with issued document showing name Kathy Szeliga has served in the Shawyer, eight years in the Ma- ton. Before moving to Arkansas, a number of best selling books. and new address. Depending on Maryland House of Delegates rines, 22 years in the Air Force she worked as an attorney and This is his first venture into poli- circumstances, a regular ballot or since 2011 and is now minority and 38 years for the Hecht Com- for a time worked for a com- tics as a candidate, although he provisional ballot will be issued leader, the highest ranking Re- pany – he also ran for Senate in mittee of Congress. As Bill’s has financially supported numer- for voting. publican female in the state. She 2010; Dave Wallace, a business- wife, she became the first lady of ous candidates in the past (don- The closest early voting site has a degree from Towson State man (davewallace.us); and Gary Arkansas and then of the United aldjtrump.com). to Greenbelt is the College Park University; she and her husband Yarrington. States, where she made a name Cruz is a senator from Texas, Community Center at 5051 Pierce for herself by taking an active still in his first term. He was own a construction company Avenue in College Park. For a (kathyformaryland.com). role in an attempt to enact a uni- born in Canada but raised in Tex- complete list of county early versal health care system. as, his mother being a U.S. citi- voting locations, go to elections. In 2000, Clinton was elected zen while his father was a Cuban mypgc.us. For additional infor- a U.S. senator from New York refugee. He is a graduate of Yale mation call the County Board of continued from page 1 State, where she served for eight Law School and served as Solici- Elections at (301) 341-7300 . THEATER years. In 2008, she ran for presi- tor General of Texas from 2003 dent, but was defeated by Barack to 2008. In 2012, he was elected challenges. The distributors deter- April 17 and 18. However, even Obama in the Democratic prima- to the Senate, where he has been Upcoming Events mine how long a film must stay in this area, the most popular ries. Upon his election, President able to successfully coalesce in the theater. Some distributors events tend to get “gobbled up” Obama appointed Clinton to be enough ultra-conservative support At the New Deal Thursday, April 21, Mid-Day will not allow other events while by the chain theaters. secretary of state and she served from senators and representatives their films are running and do not FOGT is also working to find in that office for four years. Since to block a number of efforts at Melodies with Amy C Kraft from noon to 2 p.m. Open Mic with allow rentals and other special the right balance in hosting com- then she has been focused on her compromise on legislation, even events on Friday and Saturday munity groups. McGrath’s ap- campaign to be elected president. forcing a government shutdown Joe Harris from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 22, John Guern- evenings, which is when groups proach is that holding events such (hillaryclinton.com) over appropriations legislation. are most interested. And FOGT as the snow day movies is worth Sanders has been representing Kasich is the current governor sey plays piano music from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cold Hard Cash, a cannot predict when advertising it, even at a loss, to be part of Vermont in Congress since 1990, of Ohio. Born and raised near an upcoming film when, and even the community but they must try first as the state’s sole member Pittsburgh, Pa., he earned a BA Johnny Cash tribute band, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. whether, they will actually be to avoid any big losses relative of the House of Representatives degree from Ohio State Uni- able to show it. to what else could be happening for 16 years and then in the U. versity. In 1978 he became the Saturday, April 23, Jazz Jam w/Greg Meyer from 1 to 5 p.m. In addition to films, FOGT is at that time. As Councilmember S. Senate for the past 10 years. youngest person to be elected to starting to dabble into event cin- Judith Davis pointed out, FOGT Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and a the Ohio State Senate. In 1982 John Guernsey plays piano music from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Built 4 Com- ema, McGrath said, such as the would have to eat such losses; graduate of the University of Chi- he was elected to Congress from Beethoven Concerto shown on they are not repaid by the city. cago, Sanders served as mayor of Ohio’s 12th District. During his fort offer up R&B and classic Burlington, Vt., for nine years be- 18 years in Congress, Kasich rock from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. fore entering Congress. Defining served first on the Armed Ser- Sunday, April 24, please join himself as a Democratic Social- vices Committee and then the the Deaf Brunch from 10:30 a.m. ist, Sanders served much of his House Budget Committee, even- until 12 noon. Four Shillings political career as an independent, tually becoming chair. In 2000 he Short perform Celtic, Medieval becoming a Democrat only in left Congress to run for president and Renaissance music from 5 to 8 p.m. recent years (berniesanders.com). and when that didn’t work out he PICK UP ITEMS FOR FREE Also on the Democratic ballot became a television commentator Monday, April 25, New Deal is Roque “Rocky” de la Fuente and businessman. Cafe Board of Directors Meeting Restoration Center’s Community Outreach Drive of San Diego, Calif., where he Former neurosurgeon Ben Car- from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Members was born. Obtaining advanced son remains a candidate but has and visitors welcome. Come & pick up clothing, books, food items & lots education at a number of univer- stopped campaigning. Other can- Tuesday, April 26, The New more for FREE sities in the U.S. and Mexico, he didates who have withdrawn from Deal Laugh-In hosted by CLaw became a successful automobile the campaign are Jeb Bush, Chris Comedy Productions from 7 to 9 Sunday April 24, noon – 3 pm p.m. Adult audience only, please. dealer and businessman. While he Christie, Carly Fiorina, Mike Open space by the Greenbelt Arts Center has been involved in California Huckabee, Rand Paul, Marco Ru- Wednesday, April 27, Cajun politics, he has not held elective bio and Rick Santorum. All these Music Jam from 7 to 9 p.m. 119 Centerway, Greenbelt MD. 20770 office (rocky2016.com). names, however, remain on the Please bring an instrument and (Opposite the Aquatic Fitness Center) Democrats have the choice of Republican ballot. join in the fun. voting as uncommitted to any There are 42 candidates for Thursday, April 28, Mid-Day candidate. Republicans do not. delegates of whom many are Melodies with Amy C Kraft from Democrats are asked to elect uncommitted. Three are pledged noon to 2 p.m. SAW OPEN MIC four female and five male del- to Trump, three to Cruz and two hosted by Lynn Hollyfield from DAVID K. HOUSTON egates to the national party con- to Kasich. There are 16 alternate 7 to 10 p.m. ORGANIST IN CONCERT vention. Of the nine female delegates of whom three each Friday, April 29, John Guern- candidates, one is uncommitted are pledged to Cruz and Trump. sey plays piano music from 6:30 and the others divided evenly be- Voters can choose three delegates to 8 p.m. Ursula Ricks Project 5 PM, Sunday, April 24, 2016 tween Clinton and Sanders. There and three alternates. offer up soul and blues music are 13 male candidates with three from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. uncommitted and the remainder Saturday, April 30, John Masterworks by J.S. Bach, Dupré, Duruflé, Alain Classical, Ragtime Guernsey plays piano music divided between Sanders and Featured at UMD Clinton. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Orchester Rorem, Ravel and Ragtime Prazevica perform Slovak and Free Admission – Donations Accepted – Republicans will be offered on Tuesday, April Nationally, Donald Trump has Gypsy Jazz music from 8:30 to 26 at 8 p.m. at The Clarice. 11:30 pm. Reception Follows been in the lead in securing del- Irina Muresanu and Rita Cloan egates, but it still is possible that explore classical music infused he will fail to get a majority of with ragtime, American blues, St. Andrews Episcopal Church delegates. Ted Cruz is making a Spanish melodies and gypsy 4512 College Ave., College Park, MD strong effort to stop Trump and themes, all connected by the become the nominee. Together works of Maurice Ravel. Thursday, April 21, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 Primary Ballot For Congress Talk by Author Joan Maloof Green Man Festival Will Salute Flowers The flower is the poetry of Reveals Old and New Faces Among Arbor Day Events reproduction. It is an example of by James Giese Joan Maloof, au- the eternal seductiveness of life. thor and founder of ~Jean Giraudoux Tuesday’s primary ballot for minority whip of the House of the Old-Growth For- Each year the Chesapeake Democrats and Republicans will Representatives, the second rank- est Network (OGFN), Education, Arts and Research seek voter’s choices for the of- ing Democrat position there, and will visit Greenbelt Society (CHEARS) Stone Soup fice of member of congress from when the Democrats became the on April 29 and 30 Project holds gatherings in the the Fifth Maryland Congressional majority party in the House in for events organized community to discuss the next District. On the Democratic side 2007, he was majority leader. to celebrate Arbor Green Man Festival. One impor- long-time incumbent Steny Hoyer When Republicans gained control Day. tant topic is finding a theme for will be seeking the nomination in 2011, he again became minor- On Friday, April the event that is in keeping with for re-election and is opposed by ity whip, a position he currently 29 at 7 p.m. a recep- the cultural purpose behind this two others. Hoyer is expected to holds. (hoyerforcongress.com) tion for the author yearly celebration of nature and win handily. Hoyer’s Democratic opposition will be held at the the creative spirit. Past honor- On the Republican side, two consists of Kristin Beck, a retired Community Center. ees have included the Earth, the unknowns vie for the party nomi- Navy seal (beck4congress.us) and At 7:30 p.m., she preservation of the woodlands, nation. Debbie Wilson. will present The sustainable farming and com- Hoyer was born in New York Republicans will choose be- Healthiest Forest – munity gardens, the streams and City but grew up in Mitchell- tween Mark Arness, a decorated Biodiversity and Old waterways, and pollinators. ville. He obtained a law degree Air Force pilot with 25 combat Growth. The lecture The theme that emerged this from Georgetown University and missions and a career in avia- is free and open to year was a wish to honor and served as Maryland senator for tion medicine (arnessforcongress. the public but an celebrate one of the most loved 12 years, becoming the young- com), and Charles Sam Faddis, a RSVP is requested symbols of spring, the flowers. est person to ever be elected twenty-year army and CIA vet- as space is limited. Citizens of the community can president of the Senate. He was eran who now teaches at the col- Maloof has con- join in recognizing these delicate, first elected to Congress in 1981 lege and graduate level and is the sidered these ques- vibrant, subtle and gregarious at a special election and is now author of six books on national tion of how to stop expressions of the rooted ecosys- PHOTO BY J.P. COPY J.P. BY PHOTO completing his 35th year in of- security. (samfaddis.com) the downward spiral tem. Flowers call out to the eye, Joan Maloof will speak on healthy forests. fice. In 2003 he became the of the Earth’s for- surprise the nose, announce the ests from the view- spring and the hint of things to point of a scientist, a teacher, es through the decades and his come. They are fleeting but not Judicial Elections Offer an author, an activist and most hopes for its future. This will soon forgotten and always prom- recently a nonprofit director. In precede the talk by Maloof. ise to return. Though they may Choice of Candidates this Greenbelt gathering for tree On Saturday, April 30 there seem frivolous, flowers are essen- lovers she will share stories from will be a walk in the Greenbelt tial to the thin carpet of life on by James Giese her journey. She will also de- Forest Preserve starting at 10:30 this planet. And so we celebrate scribe results from studies that a.m. Maloof will be along to help them, one and all. Normally, judicial elections are judge of the mental health court. show why unmanaged forests identify signs of a healthy future The Green Man Festival is cut and dried, with only incum- (pgcjudges.com) have more biodiversity than man- old-growth forest. Interested par- a project of CHEARS, a non- bent judges being the candidates Judge Erik Nyce is a fifth- aged forests. Finally she will ticipants should RSVP Susan Bar- profit organization dedicated to in a non-partisan election that generation attorney in Prince discuss the OGFN, a young orga- nett at greenbeltforestpreserve@ the health of all who share the puts their names on both parties’ George’s County, growing up in nization that is making a positive gmail.com or 301 474 7465. Chesapeake watershed environ- ballots. Initially Maryland judges Washington and Maryland and difference. This Arbor Day Celebration ment (chears.org ), with the sup- are appointed by the governor. graduating from Wake Forest The mission of the OGFN is is co-sponsored by the following port of the City of Greenbelt, the After being in office for a year, Law School. He practiced law to connect people with nature Greenbelt organizations: Celebrate Greenbelt Foundation and the they must then seek election at here for 25 years during which by creating a national network the Greenbelt Forest Preserve, Adelphi Friends Meeting. For the next scheduled election. The time he served as chief counsel of protected, mature, publically- CHEARS (Chesapeake Educa- more information, please visit the term of office is 15 years, at to the county election board. accessible, native forests. The tion, Arts and Research Society), events website: greenbeltgreen- which time a sitting judge can Nyce is a frequent lecturer to goal is to preserve at least one Pathways of Sustainability of manfestival.org. seek reelection. This year, three new and experienced lawyers and forest in every county in the U.S. Greenbelt’s Green Team and the To volunteer at the event, judges in the 7th Circuit of the is a trainer of other judges on that can sustain a forest. OGFN’s city’s Forest Preserve Advisory visit signupgenius.com/ Maryland Circuit Court, the cir- how to handle domestic violence program works to identify forests Board. For more information on go/8050a4baaab2ea75-volunteer. cuit that encompasses Greenbelt, cases and difficult evidentiary is- for the Network, ensure their pro- the Greenbelt Forest Preserve go are seeking voter confirmation to sues. (pgcjudges.com) tection from logging and inform to greenbeltforestpreserve.org and continue holding their offices and Ingrid Turner is the past chair people of the forest locations. to learn more about the OGFN another is seeking reelection. of the Prince George’s County “These future old-growth for- go to oldgrowthforest.net However, this year the four Council and was a councilmem- ests will be our generation’s gift sitting judges up for election are ber for eight years. Her council to the generations coming after being opposed by two other can- district included Greenbelt. A us,” Maloof says. “If we are able didates qualified by law to hold graduate of the U.S. Naval Acad- to reverse the decline in mature that office, but who have never emy with a law degree from native forests, we will be the first received a gubernatorial appoint- Catholic University, she is a re- generation to have done so. It is A GREAT WEEKEND OF MUSIC ment or served as a Maryland tired judge adjutant general of- our hope that those who experi - at the judge. One challenger, Ingrid fice commander who served as a ence the beauty and the spirit N​ EW DEAL CAFE GREENBELT’S COMMUNITY LIVING ROOM Turner, was Greenbelt’s represen- prosecutor and did defense work, found in ancient forests will be ​ tative on the county council until healthcare and administrative law. Mediterranian Cuisine, Craft Beers and inspired to protect them. When ​ term limitations prevented her April Ademiluyi grew up in we protect forests, we also pro - International Wines from seeking reelection. Prince George’s County and is a tect biodiversity, clean water and Judge Herman Dawson was 2007 graduate of the George Ma- clean air.” FRIDAY, APRIL 29 born in Selma, Ala., and par- son School of Law. She has been Maloof is professor emeritus ​ ticipated in Civil Rights marches. in private practice in the county at Salisbury University on Mary - ​URSALA RICKS PROJECT He obtained his law degree from since then. As a University of land’s Eastern Shore. SULTRY, FUNKY and GRITTY SOUL & BLUES ​ ​ ​ M​ USIC Howard University. He was once Maryland graduate with a degree Paul Downs, president of the ​8:30-11:30 p.m. senior associate county attorney in chemical engineering she has Committee to Save the Green and then had his own law prac- provided patent counseling to in- Belt, will speak briefly about SATURDAY, APRIL 30 tice until he was appointed to the dependent inventors. (electaprila- ​ the history of the Greenbelt For- ORCHESTER PRAZEVICA Circuit Court 17 years ago. He is demiluyi.com) est Preserve and its challeng - ​ a past president of the J. Frank- SLOVAK and GYPSY JAZZ MUSIC lyn Bourne Bar Association. He ​8:30-11:30 p.m. is juvenile coordinating judge and Wildlife Visitor Center the Juvenile Drug Court judge Botanic Garden Offers SUNDAY, MAY 1 Spring Tree Tour Offers Bird Walk and is now seeking reelection. ​SCOTT SLAY and the RAIL Judge Dorothy Engel grew up The U.S. Botanic Garden will The Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor Center is offering a bird in Riverdale and obtained her law hold a free spring tree tour of the featuring ​SAMMY SHELOR degree from Catholic University. Capitol grounds, led by Melanie walk this month on Sunday, April five time IBMA WINNER for banjo performer of the year She served as an assistant state’s Choukas-Bradley, author of City 24 from 8 to 10 a.m. for age 8 BLUEGRASS, ECLECTIC ROOTS and FOLK MUSIC and older. Search for spring mi- attorney for over 15 years prior of Trees, on Saturday, April 23 ​6-8 p.m. to her judicial appointment, be- from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. grants in various refuge habitats coming a specialist on DNA and The lush and botanically di- on a guided hike. Field guides verse Capitol grounds were de- and binoculars are recommended. 113 CENTERWAY digital forensic evidence. She GREENBELT, MD resides in Hyattsville. (pgcjudges. signed by the preeminent 19th Public programs at the Patux- century landscape architect Fred- ent Research Refuge are free 301.474.5642 com) Newdealcafe.com Judge Karen Mason, a resident erick Law Olmsted, designer of although advance registration is required by calling 301-497-5887. of Upper Marlboro, is another New York City’s Central Park,and Dinner reservations For more information visit fws. graduate of Catholic University has been described as one of the Are recommended on Law School. She was an assistant world’s finest arboretums. gov/refuge/Patuxent. The Visitor The weekends state’s attorney for eight years Note that pre-registration is re- Center is on Powder Mill Road and a family court master for five quired. Visit usbg.gov to register. between the Baltimore-Washing- years. She is now the presiding ton Parkway and Rt. 197. Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 21, 2016 Youth Baseball Kicks Off Story Behind the Team: Lady Angels Basketball New Season in Sunshine by Jimmika Robinson by Matt Elliott Serving as Fortune smiled upon Greenbelt a pillar in the Youth Baseball and its players community, on Sunday, April 17, provid- the Lady An- ing bright sunny weather and gels basketball pleasantly warm temperatures for team has given the opening day doubleheader. young women Following tradition, the defend- in Greenbelt ing major league (player pitch) an opportunity champions, the Indians, rode a to stay produc- fire truck in the parade from the tive, engage Municipal Building to McDonald in a reward- Field, followed by the other ma- ing extracur- jor league teams, then the minor ricular activity league (machine pitch) teams, and and give back

then the T-ball teams. AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO to the commu- At the field a moment of si- Greenbelt Baseball enthusiasts line up for the opening on April 17. nity. The Lady lence was observed in honor of Angels bas- former coach Mike Mulaney, ketball team who died last fall. Each of the was founded five city councilmembers who in 2010 by attended threw out ceremonial Herbert Allen SHAW CAROL BY PHOTO first pitches, with Mayor Emmett when he was Lady Angels Captain Jeaneen White looks on as Jordan leading off. approached by team members via for the basketball The first game was a back a young wom- and forth affair, with manager an looking for legacy with the support of the Greg Fisanich’s Indians hosting a place to play basketball. At Greenbelt community. last year’s runners up, the Tigers, the time, there was no women’s The community is invited to a managed by Sergio McKenzie. basketball team in Greenbelt, benefit basketball game on Sat- The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the but Allen recognized the oppor- urday, April 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. top of the first but the Indians tunity and the advantages that a at the Springhill Lake Recreation responded with two runs of their local team could have for young Center. This event will help raise own in the bottom of the inning. women. funds to enable the Lady Angels The teams then traded the lead The Lady Angels is now a to play in major tournaments and until the fourth and fifth frames, semi-professional team that has compete for the championship when the Tigers scored five runs won four championships playing again this year. The team has in each inning to take a 16-7 AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO in the M3 Canadian Basketball challenged Greenbelt city em- lead. However, the Indians were League in Montreal. They hold Councilmember Konrad Herling sends an opening pitch toward ployees and perhaps a few city able to score seven runs in the open women’s basketball nights the plate during Greenbelt Baseball’s opening ceremonies. councilmembers to try to beat bottom half of the fifth inning on Thursdays from 8 to 9:45 p.m. them. to make the score 16-14. Due to at Springhill Lake Recreation This event is part of the Ex- time limits, the game was ended Center. In 2012, the Greenbelt plore Your Greenbelt Program at that point. Community Foundation (GCF) sponsored by the Greenbelt In the second game of the funded a mentoring program for News Review, Beltway Plaza doubleheader, Chuck Randall’s the team to hold workshops to and Paradyme Management with Cardinals were the home team teach leadership skills and to the GCF to celebrate its 10th an- with Bret Howard’s Orioles being provide role models to young niversary. This is a series of 14 the visitors. Early on, it looked women in Greenbelt. monthly events and activities that like the Cardinals’ day, as they The Lady’s Angel basketball will feature organizations who built a 6-1 lead after the first in- team will play in tournaments have received GCF funding. ning. However, the Orioles were this summer in Washington D.C., All are invited to attend to able to outpace the Cardinals the Maryland and Virginia. One of learn about these organizations rest of the way, winging their Allen’s major goals is to recruit and how GCF lives out its mis- way to a 13-6 victory. more young women for the team, sion of “nourishing all of Green- On Monday, April 18, the continuing the Lady’s Angels Cubs prevailed against the Gi- belt’s neighborhoods.” ants in the first game of the year for both teams. The Cubs are SMITH KATHY BY PHOTO managed by Larry King and the Defending champions Indians board the fire truck prior to the Giants are managed by Brian parade. Bailey.

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Thursday, April 21, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Four Shillings Short Performs Homeschoolers Enjoy At New Deal and Green Man Four Shillings Short will be They will also play in Roo- Various Local Field Trips playing on Sunday, April 24 from sevelt Center at the Green Man by Li’l Dan Celdran 5 to 8 p.m. at the New Deal Festival on Saturday, May 7 from Greenbelt Homeschoolers group then enjoyed a delicious Café. Four Shillings Short, the 4:30 to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, toured the world headquarters vegetarian lunch. husband/wife duo of Aodh Og May 8 from noon to 12:30 p.m. of the Seventh Day Adventist Greenbelt Homeschoolers O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Touring in the U.S. and Ire- World Church Tuesday, March toured Greenbelt Co-op gro- Christy Martin from California, land since 1997, Four Shillings 29 in Silver Spring. Guests vis- cery store Friday, April 8 and perform traditional and original Short are independent folk artists ited the estate of Ellen White, learned about the importance of music from the Celtic lands, Me- who perform 150-200 concerts a a founder of Seventh Day Ad- “eating a rainbow” (a variety dieval and Renaissance Europe, year, have released 12 recordings ventism. The children learned of produce). And participants India and the Americas. They and live as full time troubadours about White’s visions instruct- found various food group items play a fantastic array of instru- traveling from town to town per- ing her on health and wellness. during a scavenger hunt. We ments (over 30) including ham- forming at music festivals, the- There was a hands-on exhibit even learned of new products mered and mountain dulcimer, atres and performing arts centers, especially for children. The to try. Thanks to Greenbelt mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, tin folk societies, libraries, house Co-op and Joe Gareri, whistles, recorders, Medieval and concerts and schools. Education and Out- Renaissance woodwinds, North More information can be reach Coordinator, for Indian sitar, charango, bowed found at newdealcafe.com, green- hosting this fun and psaltery, banjo, ukelele, bodhran, beltgreenmanfestival.org/ or by informative event. guitar, percussion, vocals and calling 301-474-5642. even a krumhorn. Master Gardener A student uses a hands-on Trainee Peggy Barott exhibit. led a “pea planting party” Tuesday, April Photos by Li'l Dan Celdran 12 in a neighbor’s yard in which chil- dren learned about this legume. She suggested the life cycle of a pea the children create a gardening and planted 2 peas diary so that dates when peas in their containers sprout, grow leaves and peas to take home. Peggy could be noted and compared. also discussed how Thank you, Peggy, for your peas are pollinated green thumbs wisdom. Danzson Celdran-Taylor poses with (they are self-polli- a newspaper. nating!) and care of

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Barricaded Shooter Tax Season: Watch for Scams Police Blotter Shot by City Police There have been some recent via a phishing email. April 18, 10:34 p.m., 6200 incidents in Greenbelt where in- Many phone scams use threats block of Springhill Court, of- Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, dividuals have had messages left to intimidate and bully a vic- ficers responded to a report of www.greenbeltmd.gov/police for them purporting to be from tim into paying. They may even a subject shooting a gun. Upon Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about an organization that sounds very threaten to arrest, deport or re- arriving on the scene officers incidents. much like IRS but isn’t. The fol- voke the license of their victim if located the suspect firing from lowing material is from the IRS they don’t get the money. the third floor balcony of an Assault pharmacy was forced open and website and may be read in full Scammers often alter caller ID apartment. The officers were April 11, 11:07 a.m., 9100 prescription medicine was taken. using your browser at irs.gov/uac/ numbers to make it look like the then fired upon. The suspect block Edmonston Road. A pedes- Vehicle Crime Newsroom. IRS or another agency is calling. was subsequently shot by a trian was approached from behind A silver 4-door 2011 The IRS has seen a surge of The callers use IRS titles and Greenbelt officer. by a man who grabbed him by Dodge Avenger with Md. tags these phone scams as scam artists fake badge numbers to appear The Prince George’s County the neck. When the walker turned WVH6943 was stolen from the threaten police arrest, deporta- legitimate. They may use the Tactical Unit then gained entry around, the person fled on foot. 6100 block Springhill Terrace on tion, license revocation and other victim’s name, address and other to the residence and secured He is described as being black, April 9. things. personal information to make the the scene, taking the suspect, 5’7” tall, 130 pounds, wearing a A tire and rim were taken “Taxpayers across the nation call sound official. a 28-year-old Greenbelt man, red hooded sweatshirt and black from 9000 block Breezewood face a deluge of these aggressive Here are five things the scam- into custody. The suspect was jeans. The walker was not in- Terrace on April 7. phone scams. Don’t be fooled by mers often do but the IRS will transported to Prince George’s jured. Two attempted thefts from callers pretending to be from the not do. Any one of these five General Hospital, where he Identity Theft autos were reported. On April 9 IRS in an attempt to steal your things is a tell-tale sign of a was later pronounced dead. April 8, 4:43 p.m., 7700 block a woman walking to her vehicle money,” said IRS Commissioner scam. He was later identified as Lakecrest Drive. A person’s per- in the 7600 block Ora Glen Drive John Koskinen. “We continue to The IRS will never: Rico Don Rae Johnson, 28, of sonal information was used to observed her car door open. She say if you are surprised to be Call to demand immediate Greenbelt. No officers or other access their checking account. then saw a man exit it, run to a hearing from us, then you’re not payment, nor will the agency call citizens were injured. The in- Theft nearby vehicle and leave. He is hearing from us.” about taxes owed without first vestigation is continuing. April 5, 11 a.m., 7601 Ha- described as 5’6” to 5’9” tall, “There are many variations. having mailed you a bill. In response to this tragic nover Parkway. A cell phone and wearing a black hooded sweat- The caller may threaten you with Demand that you pay taxes event, Greenbelt CARES is a charger were removed from a shirt, black gloves and a black arrest or court action to trick without giving you the oppor- holdong a Community Support book bag at Eleanor Roosevelt hat. The vehicle he left in is you into making a payment,” tunity to question or appeal the Group on Thursday, April 21 at High School. described as a grey 4-door Lexus Koskinen added. “Some schemes amount they say you owe. 6:30 p.m. at the Sprinhill Lake Warrant Arrest bearing a rear paper tag. may say you’re entitled to a Require you to use a specific Recreation Center Clubhouse, April 11, 6:36 p.m., 7700 A car in the 7200 block Mor- huge refund. These all add up to payment method for your taxes, 6101 Cherrywood Lane. block Jacobs Drive. Officers re- rison Drive was rifled through on trouble.” such as a prepaid debit card. sponded to a report of several April 10 but nothing appeared to This January, the Treasury Ask for credit or debit card people smoking marijuana and have been taken. Inspector General for Tax Admin- numbers over the phone. arrested a 19-year-old nonresident Explorations Unlimited istration (TIGTA) announced they Threaten to bring in local po- for an open warrant with the Sexual Assault Investigation have received reports of roughly lice or other law-enforcement A woman shopping inside Features Diverse Topics Prince George’s County Sheriff’s On Friday, April 22 at 1 p.m., 896,000 contacts since October groups to have you arrested for Beltway Plaza on April 11 at Department. He was transported Explorations Unlimited welcomes 2013 and have become aware of not paying. approximately 9:45 p.m. was ap- to the Department of Corrections Fortis College students Srilakshmi over 5,000 victims who have col- What To Do proached by a man who engaged for service of the warrant. Nannaparaju and Martha Del lectively paid over $26.5 million If you get a phone call from her in a conversation. She exited Trespass Valle to talk about Periodontal as a result of the scam. someone claiming to be from the the mall with him still attempt- April 11, 3:12 p.m., 5900 Disease and How to Prevent Protect Yourself IRS and asking for money and ing to continue the conversa- block Greenbelt Road. A 16-year- It. Nannaparaju has a passion Scammers make unsolicited you have no reason to think you tion. They parted ways and she old nonresident youth was ar- for dentistry. A 1994 graduate calls claiming to be IRS officials. owe any taxes, do not give out began walking across Breeze- rested for trespass and theft after of dental college in India who They demand that the victim pay any information. Hang up im- wood Drive toward a residence. she was stopped for being a moved to the U.S. in 2012, she a bogus tax bill. They con the mediately. She again encountered the man, suspected shoplifter and was wants to educate others about victim into sending cash, usu- Contact TIGTA to report the who walked with her for a while found to have been banned from the link between oral health and ally through a prepaid debit card call. Use their “IRS Imperson- and then produced a knife. He Beltway Plaza by agents of the general body health. or wire transfer. They may also ation Scam Reporting” web page. threatened her, pulled her into a property. She was released to a Del Valle is a native of Ni- leave “urgent” callback requests You can also call 800-366-4484. wooded area in the 5900 block parent pending action by the Ju- caragua who came to the U.S. through phone “robo-calls,” or Cherrywood Terrace and sexually venile Justice System. when she was two years old; she assaulted her. He is described as April 12, 6:36 p.m., 7700 is currently a dental hygiene stu- being 5’ tall with a light com- block Hanover Parkway. A dent at Fortis College. When she plexion and muscular build, wear- 25-year-old nonresident was ar- visited her country of birth, she ing a black T-shirt with a pink rested and charged with trespass saw a desperate need for proper emblem on the front, dark pants after he was found sleeping in oral health and decided to ex- and grey sneakers with green the rear hallway of a condo- emplify change. Her desire is to trim. minium building in a posted no work in poor countries to share A person of interest has been trespassing area. He was released the message of oral health and its taken into custody without inci- Have a joke, riddle or work of art you want to share? on citation pending trial. importance. dent and investigation is continu- Email [email protected] (Must be between the ages of 2 to 16). Burglary On Friday, April 29 at 1 p.m. ing. April 7, 5:20 a.m., 5500 block Explorations Unlimited welcomes Cherrywood Lane. The door to a Dr. Eva Griffin who will share The History of Motown through The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information an interactive learning experience The New Deal Café opened in 1995.. utilizing several different activi- leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved ties. Participants will read an ar- crimes reported in the blotter. ticle chronicling the rise of Barry I was born big, but as the day passes, as I get older, I become Call 1-866-411-TIPS. Gordy, who created the most suc- small. What am I?? cessful African American owned People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the and operated record company Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. and business in the United States. Participants will then view Mo- Why did the banana go to the doctor? town 25, a film featuring perfor- Because it wasn’t peeling well! mances by major Motown singers

including Dianna Ross, Michael Riddle in the middle answer: The Third Annual Cleanup candle A Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Smoky Robinson. The Of Still Creek is a Success class will end with the Michael Twenty-three enthusiastic vol- Washington’s Sara and Samuel J. Jackson Dance Party with prizes unteers of all ages collected 24 Lessans Good Deeds Day. It was for all participants. Griffin, who holds an Ed.D. bags of trash, 14 bags of recy- also supported by Beaver Dam Vowel Story clables, nine tires and about 50 Creek Watershed Watch Group from George Washington Univer- sity, has been an educator at the Instructions: Get your fam- pounds of bulk trash from Still and the Alice Ferguson Founda- ily together and make up a Creek behind the Greenbelt Dog tion. high school and the community college levels for 43 years. silly story. Each person Park as part of Mishkan Torah’s The most interesting find of takes turns adding a third annual Reverse Tashlich the day was not trash but the Explorations Unlimited is held every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at sentence. Each sen- on Sunday, April 10. Tashlich skull of a small mammal with tence has to start with refers to the Jewish New Year two large canines. Volunteers at the Greenbelt Community Cen- ter. These presentations will be a vowel (A, E, I, O, U). custom of throwing crumbs into the site pondered what it might Write the title of your a stream to symbolically rid one- have been. Small dog? Fox? No held in Room 114. Everyone is welcome to attend and ques- story on this book and self of bad habits. In a Reverse matter the species, if it were alive color Tashlich, volunteers pull trash out today, that critter would be sur- tions are always of a stream to help clean up the prised to discover how clean its encouraged. Call watershed. habitat became after the Reverse 301-397-2208 for The event was part of the Tashlich was completed. more information. Jewish Federation of Greater Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 21, 2016 Serious Crime Rates Down Statistics Show That Traffic by James Giese The number of serious crimes constituted 13 percent of the to- Cameras Do Not Reduce Speed committed in Greenbelt in 2015 tal Part I crimes in Greenbelt as by James Giese was the smallest the city has seen compared to 15 percent for the in the past 20 or more years. state of Maryland. It is also less than half of the Motor vehicle thefts are down If you have a tendency to number of crimes committed in in part, it is believed, by virtue speed, stay off Cherrywood Lane 2002 according to information of the installation of better anti- or the two speed cameras posted released by the Greenbelt Police theft devices in newer vehicles. there will catch you. And watch Department and contained in the In the past five years, the out coming down the hill from City Manager’s proposed budget number of serious crimes com- Eleanor Roosevelt High School for the new fiscal year beginning mitted in both Greenbelt East and on Greenbelt Road. Those three July 1. Greenbelt West has dropped by locations result in the most traffic In 2015, the crime rate in 36 percent. For Greenbelt Center citations issued by far as a result Greenbelt dropped by two percent the drop was only half as much, of speed camera surveillance. for Part I crimes (those of a most but, then again, only 18 percent If you like to race through serious nature). While not as of city crime is committed in yellow traffic signals, but don’t great as the 4.9 percent decline in that sector. Nearly half the city’s always quite make it, stay off the metropolitan area overall, it crime is committed in Green- Greenbelt Road and Kenilworth reflects the continuing downward belt West which has, besides the Avenue. That’s where the city’s trend that has been seen within massive Franklin Park apartment six functioning red light cameras the city since 2008 and which complex, a regional shopping are located. also has been occurring within center and the Greenbelt Metro The revenue generated for the the Washington metropolitan area station. A third of city crime was city by these peeping toms or and the country. The one category committed in Greenbelt East in eyes in the sky is expected to For red light citations within the City of Greenbelt, the 17 percent that bucked the downward trend the past year. amount to $780,000. Although increase in 2015 reversed what had been a downward trend. was that of aggravated assault, The breakdown of serious that revenue forecast is slightly with 2015’s number double that crimes by category in 2015 as down from the current year, it of 2014 (53 vs. 26). compared to the peak year of still will be enough to equal a Serious crimes are classified 2001 is as follows: Murder, 1 vs. four percent offset to city prop- as Part I crimes under uniform 0; Rape, 6 vs. 9; Robbery 50 vs. erty taxes, the equal of a 6.5 crime reporting procedures. They 76; Aggravated Assault, 53 vs. cent tax rate per $100 of assessed consist of murder, rape, robbery, 61; Breaking and Entering, 139 property value. aggravated assault, all crimes vs. 179; Larceny, 550 vs. 950; The Greenbelt City Manager’s against persons, breaking and Motor Vehicle Theft, 66 vs. 435. budget estimates may be conser- entering, larceny, motor vehicle Total 2015 crime number was vative. In 2015, citations for both thefts and property crimes. The 865 vs. 1,710 in 2001. red light and speed violations number of crimes against persons caught by camera significantly increased over the previous year (see charts). For red light cita- tions, the 17 percent increase reversed what had been a down- ward trend. Speed camera cita- tions have consistently increased for the past three years with a 39 percent increase. While city of- ficials contend that these devices reduce speed and violations at Speed camera citations within Greenbelt have consistantly in- traffic signals, the budget statis- creased during the past three years. tics do not appear to support that contention. Graphs by City of Greenbelt Red Light Cameras Red light cameras are at eight violations. However, 40 percent credit card processing fees. This locations but were operational at of the fines was paid out to Brek- left the city with $303,348 in net just six. These are at Greenbelt ford Corporation, the contractor receipts. Road (Md Route 193) and Man- that provides the camera hard- There was no similar data for dan Road (both ways), bound ware and software. Slightly more the red light cameras. Greenbelt Road at Cherrywood than 10 percent was paid for Lane and northbound Kenilworth Avenue (Md Route 201) at both Charts from the City of Greenbelt Fiscal Year 2017 Proposed Budget Beltway off ramps and at -Cher rywood Lane. The light at north- bound Kenilworth at Cherrywood Lane yielded the most citations How to Improve (1,454) but the Kenilworth Av- enue camera at the southbound Beltway ramp and the one on Greenbelt Road at Cherrywood Lane were not far behind. The most citations were issued in June and the least in February in 2015. There are speed cameras in both directions on Greenbelt Attend the Annual Meeting Road at Eleanor Roosevelt High 7:30pm Thursday May 12 School with the one for traf- 1 at the Community Center fic going down the hill yielding 4,953 citations last year, while the one going uphill yielded only Vote May 12–13 454. The block of Cherrywood Vote for GHI’s leadership Lane between Breezewood Drive after Thursday’s annual meeting, or and Springhill Drive also has 2 cameras in both directions, and Friday at GHI’s office 7–10am & 5–8pm the two rank first (northbound) and third for citations issued. The site yielding the fewest citations Attend the Candidates’ Forum Send us your photos! is northbound Hanover Parkway Tuesday, May 3 at the Municipal Building near the high school. Surpris- 3 Bring questions! The News Review would like to print more ingly, although both streets are of photos of Greenbelt landmarks, activities and the same design, the camera for the changing seasons. Photos should be at least northbound Mandan Road in the Run for office! 300 dpi, and must include the name of the same block as the one for Ha- The N&E Committee needs candidates photographer, and a caption. The caption must nover Parkway reported over four for Board, Audit, and N&E! name any identifiable people in the photo, as times as many violations. The 4 N&E Candidacy Deadline: April 28 well as explain the picture. The photos may seventh camera, located on east- be black and white or color in the print issue bound Crescent Road approaching but will be color in the online version. Send us no more than five Northway had 673 violations. For more info see http://ghi.coop/election photos at a time. The city received $616,274 in email [email protected] fines last year for speed camera or call N&E Chair Tom Jones at 301-474-6001 Thursday, April 21, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 13

At the Library Greenbelt Time Bank Provides Weekly Ready 2 Read Story- Greenbelt Library Hosts times: Wednesday, April 27: Ages An Opportunity to Give Back 3 to 5, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., Young Readers’ Theater limit 20 people. Thursday, April by Kyla Hanington On Wednesday, April 13 the Theater script, Which Shoes Do 28: Ages 1 to 2, 10:15 a.m., Greenbelt Library celebrated Na- You Choose? This read-aloud limit 15 babies with parent(s)/ tional Library Week by hosting a program for oral reading practice This article is part of a pe- rather than money,” said Cohen- caregiver(s); Ages birth to 1, Readers’ Theater for elementary helps encourage beginning read- riodic series profiling the city's Mitchell, emphasizing that “all 11:15 a.m., limit 15 babies with school aged children. Participants ers to participate and to become recognition groups and how they hours are equal. You get an hour parent(s)/caregiver(s); Ages 2 to read Aaron Shepard’s Readers’ more successful readers. serve the city. for an hour of work,” regardless 3, 4:15 p.m., limit 20 people. Everyone is no doubt familiar of the type of work performed. Teen Writers Club: Monday, with the old adage “It is better An hour of gardening is equal to April 25, 6:30 p.m., Teens (13 to give than to receive.” What an hour of childcare is equal to to 18 years old). This will be the many have also experienced is an hour of oral surgery and so final meeting of this club for the that it is easier to give than to on. Everyone has something to current school year. receive. How often in dark times offer and the Time Bank stresses Crazy8! Season 2: Tuesday, has a well-meaning friend said, the “importance of developing lo- April 26: 4 p.m. for grades K to “Let me know if you need any- cal capacity to help each other.” 2, limit 25 students; 5 p.m. for thing,” and even though someone Cohen-Mitchell explained that a grades 3 to 5, limit 25 students. is needed to clean the bathroom big part of the Time Bank move- Spring 2016 African History or to bring dinner, it’s a struggle ment is about building commu- and Culture Lecture Series: Tues- to ask for the help that has been nity, saying it’s “not just about day, April 26, 7 p.m. African offered? Generally, one does best services but about getting to Americans and the Paradox of when being of use. A well-known know people in the community Military Service: From Bunker antidote to periods of low mood you might otherwise not cross Hill to Baghdad. is volunteering. How then to re- paths with.” ceive help gracefully when one The Greenbelt Time Bank has is in need? been in existence for approxi- Celebrate Maryland The Greenbelt Time Bank of- mately two years. As of April 4 Archeology Month fers one such solution. “It’s not it had 126 members who have On Thursday, April 28 from Librarian Michelle Cavanaugh directs readers. volunteering,” said Tim Cohen- exchanged 875 hours of work. 6:30 to 8 p.m. celebrate Mary- Mitchell, member of the Green- Using the website or phone land Archeology Month with the belt Time Bank policy circle, at app, members of the Greenbelt Department of Parks and Recre- an orientation meeting for the Time Bank are able to offer ser- ation's Black History Program. Time Bank held on March 21, vices, keep track of hours worked Learn the important role archeol- explaining that participants “get and note hours used. Participants ogy plays in uncovering African what they give.” According to negotiate beforehand issues such American history across this re- Cohen-Mitchell, while the con- as who will pay for materials gion. Hear local archeologists and cept of time-banking has been (e.g., for baking), and clear com- historians discuss a number of around for hundreds of years, the munication about offers and ex- historic African American sites, model Greenbelt Time Bank fol- pectations can help prevent any including a Civil War era black lows was developed by Dr. Edgar misunderstandings. The Greenbelt cemetery once buried beneath a Cahn who started Timebanking Time Bank holds orientation ses- gas station; the oldest free Afri- USA in Washington, D.C. Cahn, sions at a variety of dates and can American settlement in the who was instrumental in the cre- times so that sessions are ac- nation and the remains of a slave ation of the federal legal services cessible to as many people as quarters found within a pres- program, had a heart attack in possible. Sessions are held at the ent-day Prince George's County 1980 and during his recovery Makerspace in Roosevelt Center, townhome community. period “hated being dependent,” at Greenbriar and at the Spring- This free program for age 10 according to Cohen-Mitchell. hill Lake Recreation Center. and up will be held at the Prince Cahn saw that time-banking was For more information, email George's Sports and Learning a way to earn – as well as to [email protected] or Complex at 8001 Sheriff Road, Readers practice the script on stage. give – assistance. see their website at: https://www. Landover. No reservation is re- With the Time Bank, “An hourworld.org/bank/?hw=1099 quired. Photos by Prince George's County Public hour is the currency of exchange For more information visit the Memorial Library System website at pgparks.com or call the Park and Planning Help Desk at 301-699-2255; TTY 301-699- City Employees Retire 2544. Montpelier Herbs, Teas and Arts Festival On Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. celebrate 20 years of the Montpelier Herbs, Teas and the Arts Festival. Stroll among vendors of fragrant herbs and fine arts and browse an as- sortment of handmade items such as baskets, garden accessories, jewelry and other collectibles. Sip tea in Montpelier’s elegant east wing or enjoy a tasty lunch while taking in a lecture. Kids NOTICE OF can play in the hands-on history playground, create art projects or see an animal exhibit. New Deal Café Kent Rowlette (left) served the city for 29 years on the Refuse The festival will take place at and Recycling crew. the Montpelier Mansion/Historic ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Site, 9650 Muirkirk Lane, Laurel. This event is free but there is a MEETING charge for a tea and other activi- ties. Tea tickets will be available online beginning April 1. For The New Deal Café will hold its annual membership a schedule of events or to buy meeting at the Café on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 1:00pm. tickets, visit pgparks.com/Montpe- lier_Festival_of_Herbs_Teas_and_ Sign-in and payment of annual dues begins at 12:30pm. the_Arts.htm. Clarice Center Hosts Reports will be presented. Elections will be held for 3 Balinese Music positions on the Board of Directors and 3 positions on the The UMD Gamelan Ensemble Audit Committee. will perform the music of Bali on Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. in the Please come and enjoy your co-op, discuss whatever Key Theatre. ideas you might have, and participate in our mutual es- The complex interlocking tablishment. 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Cheerful Video Makes a Splash Wildlife Around Greenbelt by Kyla Hanington PHOTO BY GLORIA BROWN GLORIA BY PHOTO A beaver at Greenbelt Lake.

Greenbelters gather at the New Deal Cafe for the “Be a Believer” video shoot.

A group of enthusiastic resi- dents recently gathered to record a video encouraging viewers to “remember Bernie Sanders” while voting. Uploaded to Facebook on March 28, the footage of singing, dancing and swimming Green- belters has been viewed nearly 40,000 times and has been picked up by Mashable and Fox News.

The video, which features the KYLA HANINGTON BY PHOTO New Deal Café, the Greenbelt A goldfinch perches on the back of a chair. Aquatic & Fitness Center and Roosevelt Center was created by Joe Harris, who said he thought of recording a song in support of the 12 annual the Bernie Sanders campaign ap- proximately six months ago. Dur- Greenbelt Green Man Festival ing a phone interview, Harris said Joe Harris created the video which has been picked up by Mashable Celebrates the beautiful buds, blooms, and blossom the video was a community effort and Fox News. and that he and the 30 to 40 par- ticipants “had a blast making it.” He credited his wife, Hillary Got- temoeller, for having the idea for Flowers synchronized swimming Bernie Sanders supporters, an element of the video showed on the March 31 segment of Kennedy Watch on Fox News. Kennedy described Harris and the other participants as Bernie fans who “put together a piece of cheerful propaganda of their doomed icon” and “released this bizarre video in their pinko frenzy for America’s favorite socialist.” Likewise, Cameron Joseph gave a nod to the swim element Synchronized swimmers take part in the video. in the opening line of his March 30 piece on Bernie supporters for the website Mashable when Stills from video courtesy Joe Harris he wrote that “The latest gem comes from a group of Maryland activists who are feeling the Bern enough to jump in the pool for a politics and culture. They get synchronized swim session.” millions of readers a day.” Re- Harris was delighted when garding Fox News’ piece, Harris May 7th and 8th, 2016 Joseph contacted him about the said “They have to do what they GIVE BLOOD video. “I thought it was incred- have to do. I didn’t expect them Roosevelt Center Plaza, Greenbelt, Maryland ible,” he said. “Mashable is a to praise it.” He thought Fox’s well-known website dealing with coverage “was pretty funny.” GIVE LIFE The Green Man Festival is a project of CHEARS, the Chesapeake Education, Arts and Research Society,

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