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News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 80, No. 35 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 JULY 20, 2017 Craze Returns for One Last Council Worksession, July 12 CRAZE photo credit??? by Kathleen Gallagher

On the one hand, the Green- Craze, who retired as director of belt City Council worksession of the Department of Planning and July 12 was a down-in-the-weeds Community Development, was discussion of necessary modifica- present to review the annexa- tions to documents defining the tion situation with council and city’s 2005-2006 annexation of the steps staff and the city so- property in the South Core of licitor were proposing to remedy Greenbelt Station. Considering it. Accompanying her was her the scale of the original 78-acre husband, a tanned and relaxed- annexation, the errors, represent- looking Jim Craze, who retired as ing less than half an acre, were chief of police in November, fol- LARKIN SARAH BY PHOTO Dancing in costumes from the 1937 era, the Creative Kids relatively minor. Nonetheless, the lowing 45 years of city service. Camp Titans sing about a student-run store in their school, legal process for making the cor- At the end of the meeting, during their show, The Cookie Caper. See story on page 12. rections has already taken a good Mayor Emmett Jordan took Celia deal of work and will take some PALAU BEVERLY BY PHOTO Craze by surprise with a procla- Celia Craze time to accomplish. mation that managed to capture On the other hand, the work- employees, one of whom appar- a great deal of her 30-year city Camp Encore Stages Passionate session provided an opportunity ently did her best to get out of career. The first professional to recognize and visit with two Dodge at the end of June with And Dynamic Romeo and Juliet well-known, recently-retired city only negligible fanfare. Celia See CRAZE, page 11 by Kyla Hanington Every once in a while, if you’re a parent, you have Cheerleading Club Fundraiser this snapshot moment of your child’s life. One moment they’re two years old and sinking their Derailed, Racism Cited teeth into the tender soft flab by Amy Hansen of your underarm as you carry them toward the car, and the A Greenbelt Boys and Girls the families had white and black called several times. She adds next they’re adult-sized, striding Club fundraiser on Sunday, July parents. Friends and alumni were that the Greenbelt police were across a shadowy stage in knee- ROBINSON MAGILL KATE BY PHOTO 16 at Chipotle Mexican Grill on also multicultural. very polite and professional. Po- high boots, sword drawn, about Juliet (Vanessa Daelemans) and Greenbelt Road ended with angry Tinsley said Chipotle manage- lice records verify that they re- to fight to the death over a girl. Romeo (Colette Cheng). parents, upset children, police ment cancelled the fundraiser dur- sponded to several calls from The toddler-sized bite mark scar sweet Marriage Blessing in the interventions and accusations of ing the event although, she says, Chipotle. The records also show you carry is but a foreshadowing background of the wedding scene racism. Coco Lee Tinsley ex- they did not explain why. She no arrests. of this moment: when your child morphed into Faithful Friend’s plained that her team of national also pointed out that her team has Since the July 16 incident, a again has the power to capture darker drama to match Tybalt’s champion cheerleaders, girls ages done this fundraiser before and parent who was there spoke to the entirety of your attention. (Sean Brittan-Powell) angry stalk- 8 to 13, had planned the evening understands the rules, so she does WUSA Channel 9 News. Several Camp Encore’s riveting ing, bent on death, into the scene. fundraiser to help pay for their not know what rule they might other people have written about steampunk version of Shake- Collette Cheng was a captivat- competitions. have broken. the event on the Greenbelter’s list speare’s Romeo and Juliet, staged ing Romeo, and the non-verbal Tinsley said that the trouble Chipotle corporate manage- on Facebook. last week, kept audience mem- interplay between her character, started when store personnel ment said, “We are sorry to hear Tatjana Dale, commissioner bers on the edge of their seats. Juliet (Vanessa Daelemans) and started questioning if the people that a reminder of our policy and head coach, Greenbelt Boys With music by Aeryn Goldstein Paris (Findley Holland) during a in line knew the team. “They from an employee escalated into and Girls Club cheerleading, has and David Gardner heighten- dramatic tango scene set up the said we couldn’t know all of a situation. An employee did call tried to speak with management ing the intensity of the emotion dynamics of the doomed love the people who came in with the police out of an abundance of of Chipotle but has not had any and the action, the teen actors triangle without any words being flyers because they were not all caution to ensure the security of success. brought Romeo and Juliet to life spoken. Alyssa Heintzelman’s black,” said Tinsley. “They asked employees and guests. The inci- “We would like to formal- with fervor. A drama camp for roguish Mercutio, while bringing a white customer if they sup- dent was absolutely not racially ly thank the Greenbelt Police teenagers, Camp Encore requires elements of comedy, particularly ported us. They asked because motivated and the fundraiser was Department for their patience, that teens learn the lines, block- with the Nurse (an excellent Lil- they didn’t believe we knew any eventually cancelled after a re- kindness and service during this ing and emoting in just four short lian Gunn) in the tango scene, white people.” fusal from the organization volun- event,” said Dale. “Also, we weeks from the first day, getting also had one of the best dying “We were upset,” said Tins- teers to follow fundraiser policy are extremely thankful for the to know each other, to the last scenes in a play rich with deaths. ley. She also said they had not on site.” outpouring of support from indi- of their three performances. In The play required its young addition, some of the campers done anything wrong. Several of Tinsley said the police were viduals, families and other corpo- See ENCORE, page 7 rations.” paint the set or design and create props. Deftly directed and en- couraged by Kate Magill Robin- son, this year’s group of campers What Goes On put on one of the most dynamic productions yet. Saturday, July 22 The chorus, dressed in sophis- 9 a.m. to noon, Green Drop ticated red and black, opened Charitable Donations, Parking the play speaking the prologue lot between City Office and and appeared throughout sing- Community Center (See City ing haunting original songs and published poems put to music Information for details.) by the two composers. Audience 9 a.m. to noon, Electronics member 13-year-old Kayla Cun- and Paint Recycling, Public ningham, visiting Greenbelt from Works Yard (See City Infor- Tennessee, said the “background mation for details.) music was perfect! It really goes Monday, July 24 along with the scenes.” While the 7:30 p.m., Council Workses- drum beats at times obscured the sion on FBI Headquarters De- words of the quieter actors, the cision and Capital Office Park drum beats heightened the men- Land Use Change Proposal, acing energy when they matched Municipal Building PHOTO COURTESY OF LADY RAIDERS OF LADY COURTESY PHOTO increasing heart rates during a The Greenbelt Lady Raiders cheerleading club members pose outside Chipotle on Sunday. violent argument. Goldstein’s Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 20, 2017

Corrections In the FBI Headquarters Letters to the Editor story in last week’s News Re- view the decision to halt the Jews Were Included privilege. project was attributed to only James Riordon’s laudatory Several weeks ago my eye one person. It should have letter to the editor about the Cre- caught the News Review ad for been attributed to the Trump ative Kids Camp show (July 13 GAC’s Murder on the Nile pre- Administration. issue), The Cookie Caper, was sentation. As a fan of Agatha much appreciated. As part of the Christie, I thought I might make In the article about Park and Greenbelt Legacy 80th Anniver- use of my perk and do a good Recreation Month, the display sary commemoration, the show deed in the process. was created by Rebekah Sutfin includes a fictional child’s diary Amongst my fellow senior and Di Quynn-Reno. account of life in 1937 Greenbelt, friends is a lady who has endured based on historical facts. It de- an extended recuperation stuck picts both the joy of living in the at home. Thinking a change of brand-new town and the sadness scenery might boost her morale Take Back the Night of having an African American I said, “Hey, I can get two free Join neighbors and the Green- friend excluded from living here tickets to a play. Would you like belt Police to celebrate the 34th because of the prevailing seg- to escape from your senior hous- annual National Night Out from regationist housing practices of ing unit for a Sunday afternoon?” 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Au- the time. Since she is also a person of gust 1. Events will be happening Amid his generous praise for faith, I offered to take her to my throughout Greenbelt. The city the play, Mr. Riordon mistak- church when I went. center event is sponsored by the enly states that Jews also were Well, she enthusiastically re- Roosevelt Center Merchants As- excluded from the original town. plied to both offers in the af- sociation featuring games, music, That is not the case, and the play firmative. Adding to the fun I food and prizes. Help Greenbelt contains no such portrayal. To suggested we get a little dressed take back the night at National - News Review, August 18, 2016 the contrary, Greenbelt was inten- up. She broke out one of her best Night Out. tionally integrated on the basis of dresses and even curled her hair. religion from the very beginning. That Sunday she fed her spiri- At a time when both religious tual needs at my church and and racial bigotry were com- then we headed to the theater for monly enshrined in restrictive real some extra socializing. After the play we shopped at the Co-op visit www.greenbeltnewsreview.com estate covenants, Greenbelt’s reli- gious diversity was exceptional. and I returned her to her home During our anniversary com- refreshed. memoration, it is fitting for us That Sunday adventure had the effect of a tonic. The arts are Letters Policy to acknowledge that in every The News Review reserves the right not to publish any letter healthier and safer than antide- generation, there is progress to submitted. Letters are considered accepted when published. pressants. No side effects! be celebrated as well as work All letters must include the letter writer’s name, physical ad- I informed the GAC people that is left to do. In the program dress and telephone number. Only the name will be published; of the positive “tonic” effect the notes for The Cookie Caper, I the News Review will consider withholding the play had on my friend and they point out that Lenore Thomas’s name upon request. cheerfully provided two more monumental artwork on the exte- All letters are subject to editing for reasons of tickets for their new play, Teresa. rior of the Community Center is, space, libel, privacy, taste, copyright and clarity. in one respect, incomplete. While Thank you GAC! all of the other clauses of the I hope this story presents preamble to the U.S. Constitu- a good example of the values tion are depicted in the series of Greenbelt citizens aspire to and sculpted panels, there is no bas illustrates some of the unseen relief panel captioned “To Secure benefits that city support of the Greenbelt the Blessings of Liberty.” We can arts provides. choose to interpret that omission John Drago as symbolizing the unfinished News Review work of our democracy. Com- Cookies at the Bridge Movies since 1938 AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER pleting that work is the ongoing The volunteers from Mowatt Old Greenbelt Theatre 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 task of successive generations of Memorial United Methodist 129 Centerway Greenbelters, as we strive to en- Church extend thanks to all who 301-329-2034 Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 sure that the blessings of liberty participated and supported the www.greenbelttheatre.org [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) are secured for all Americans. Cookies at the Bridge efforts Chris Cherry this past school year, especially Members always $6.50! [email protected] (ads) the Greenbelt City Council and Adults $9, Senior/Student [email protected] (billing) Shy or Modest? Greenbelt Community Church. $8, Members $6.50, Kids $6 website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com Volunteers handed out cookies Kudos to Amy Hansen for her All shows before 5 PM: Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar lucid explanation of our imminent to weary high schoolers at the Adults $7, Members $6.50, solar eclipse (July 13 issue of the end of their day. More volunteers Kids $5 Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 paper). It takes a scientifically so- are needed for the coming school OC = Open Captions Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 phisticated mind to clarify com- year, Monday through Friday CC = Closed Captions Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 plex material for the lay reader, from 3:30 until around 4 p.m. at STAFF the Spellman Overpass. Contact and Hansen, an award-winning SHOWTIMES Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Cynthia Beck, Judy Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda Ellen Noll at Mowatt Memorial Brady, Jessi Britton, Arlene Clarke, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, author of several science books, July 21st - July 27th is just the person to do it. United Methodist Church at 301- Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Angie Evans, Samantha Fitschen, Kathleen Gal- lagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, James Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim But isn’t she being a tad sly, 474-9310. Ellen Noll Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Kyla Hanington, Amy Hansen, Solange Hess, slightly less than forthcoming, THE BIG SICK Peggy Higgins, Rebecca Holober, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Jeff in not informing us that Robert (2017) (R) (120 mins) (CC) Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, Lesley Kash, Sue Krofchik, San- Candey, the demonstrator of solar dra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Marcie Lissauer, Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Indivisible Greenbelt Fri. 5:15, 8:00 PM Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Mary pinhole projectors whose photos The 2016 presidential election Sat. 2:30, 5:15, 8:00 PM Moien, Elaine Nakash, Patricia Novinsky, Gail Phillips, Marylee Platt, Peter Hansen snapped, is actually her served as a wakeup call for a Sun. 12:00 (OC), 6:00 PM Reppert, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Lola Skolnik, Shayna Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, most excellent husband? multitude of Americans. Many Joanne Tomikel, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Lynn Mere modesty, perhaps, and were stunned and frustrated by Mon. 5:15, 8:00 PM White, Janice Wolf, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. no detraction from her very in- the process and results and have Tues. 5:15, 8:00 PM CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: Karen Yoho [email protected] formative article! become energized activists in its Wed. 2:30, 5:15, 8:00 PM Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Jim Link aftermath. Numerous Greenbelters Franklin Park: Arlene Clarke 240-988-3351 Thurs. 5:15, 8:00 PM Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association have resolved to be politically Circulation and Distribution information also available at: Thank You, GAC active to ensure that all voices 3x3 FILM FESTIVAL www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution/ I would like to take this op- are heard. Others are longtime engaged activists, bringing talent Local Experimental Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc portunity to thank the Greenbelt Female Filmmakers, Arts Center (GAC) for a courtesy and experience to a new move- BOARD OF DIRECTORS they extend to the members of ment. Who Rock! Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Sylvia Greenbelt’s Arts Advisory Board Our collective energy is not Sun. 3:00 PM Lewis, treasurer; Tom Jones and Pat Scully. a function of geography, race, (AAB) and also recount a benefit Business Manager: Mary Halford that came from that gesture. religion, gender, age, sexual ori- entation or political affiliation. Storytime on Screen GAC offers complimentary Mon. 10:30 AM - FREE! DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads - 8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. tickets to AAB members as a Rather it is an expression of Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to thank you for the board’s services the most basic values that we address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or treasure as Americans: inclusion, School’s Out Series: FREE! brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. to the mayor and city council. Mail subscriptions—$50/year. In my eight years sitting on this respect, fairness and truth. These MINIONS board, I can only recall availing values unite us as one nation, (2015) (PG) (91 mins) (CC) Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. myself of this perk three or four indivisible. Thurs. 1:00 pm OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. times, trying not to abuse the See LETTERS, page 8 Thursday, July 20, 2017 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

Events at the Co-op Museum to Sponsor At the Library Electronics, Paint City Notes This Friday’s wine tasting will Lecture July 20 Storytimes Styrofoam Recycling Animal Control staff reports feature some Old World wines On Thursday, July 20 at 7:30 Monday, July 24, ages 3 to 5, Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. one stray dog was returned to including a special wine from p.m., the Greenbelt Museum wel- 7 p.m., limit 20 people. to noon, bring your electronics, its owner, four stray kittens were Moldova. Wednesday, July 26 is comes the public to a free lecture Wednesday, July 26, ages 3 to block styrofoam and paint for picked up, one cat was trapped, Patron Appreciation Day when by educator and spoken word 5, 10:15 a.m., limit 20 people; recycling to the Greenbelt Pub- neutered and released, one snake everyone receives 5 percent off artist Ty Gray-EL at the Commu- ages 2 to 3, 11:15 a.m., limit 20 lic Works yard at 555 Crescent was removed from a residence, all purchases. There will be a nity Center. This lecture, offered people. Road. an injured bird was picked up, food and wine tasting from 4 to in conjunction with the current Thursday, July 27, ages new- The old paint will be used in one kitten was picked up with 7 p.m. featuring a simple wa- exhibit, The Knowing Hands That born to 2, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., developing countries’ humanitar- a broken leg, two kittens were termelon salad with wines to go Carve This Stone: The New Deal limit 15 babies with parent(s)/ ian construction projects. Do not abandoned on a playground with along with it. Art of Lenore Thomas Straus, is caregiver(s); ages 2 to 3, 4:15 mix paint in other containers. In a note, one cruelty case was in- The end of the Co-op’s fiscal sponsored by the Maryland Heri- p.m., limit 20 people. order for the paint to be properly vestigated and one dog and one year is July 31. With that, all pa- tage Areas Authority. Tuesday, July 25, Books at used, the contents on the inside kitten were adopted. tronage is recorded, income and Gray-EL grew up in Washing- Bedtime, presented by the Prince need to match the label on the Public Works staff participated expenses are tallied and the board ton, D.C., at Langston Terrace, a George’s County Infants and outside. There is a small fee for in the final inspection of the of directors determines if the year New Deal-era apartment complex Toddlers Program, 7 p.m., ages paint recycling. Greenbelt Dam project. was successful enough to return built by the federal government newborn to 3, limit 20 people. For those unable to attend Refuse/Recycling/Sustainability dividends to members. for predominantly African Ameri- Families are encouraged to start the event, this service may come crews collected 27.75 tons of re- can families. Langston Terrace their bedtime routines at the li- directly to your home for an fuse and 11.65 tons of recyclable Menu for Senior opened in 1938, making it con- brary This is an opportunity for additional service fee. Yuck material, transported scrap tires to temporary with Greenbelt. As in children under 3 with special Old Paint, LLC. 888-509-9825 the county landfill and delivered Nutrition Program needs, along with their family rigid plastic to a recycling center. The Senior Nutrition Food so many other publicly funded (YUCK) YuckOldPaint.com housing projects of the era, art and friends, to participate in sto- Electronics The Summer Fun Run series and Friendship program pro- rytime, music and motor activi- continues this Thursday, July vides lunches for seniors Monday was featured at Langston Ter- Accepted electronic items in- race. A playground in the central ties. Stop by the information desk clude: TVs, CPUs, monitors, 20. Runners and walkers gather through Friday at the Community to pick up free tickets on the day behind the Youth Center at about Center beginning at noon. Meals courtyard featured large sculpted keyboards, mice, printers, laptop animals perfect for climbing. One of the event. computers, recording equipment, 6:30 p.m. and choose either 1 lap must be reserved by 11 a.m. two STEM Events (1.75 miles) or 2 laps (3 miles). days ahead so that enough food of these, a frog, was sculpted by speakers, scanners, surge protec- Lenore Thomas Straus, whose bas STEM for Families: Ants on tors, wires and power cords, fax The event begins at 7 p.m. and is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 Parade. Monday, July 24, 4:30 continues every Thursday until ext. 4215. reliefs grace the Community Cen- machines, cameras, telephones, ter and whose huge Mother and p.m., ages 5 to 12. Explore the radios, DVD players and VCRs. August 10. All meals include margarine, world of ants and learn about ant The Arts Program has been coffee or tea and skim milk. Child statue anchors the Roos- Batteries need to be taped on evelt Center. Gray-EL remembers behavior. one end. awarded a Fiscal Year 2018 op- Menus for the week of July 24 STEM-tastic! Wednesday, July erating grant from the Maryland are as follows: climbing on the frog; he speaks Expanded Polystyrene (block movingly not just about growing 26, 4 p.m. Explore science, en- Styrofoam #6). This is the white, State Arts Council (MSAC) in Monday, July 24: Baked meat- gineering, technology and math the amount of $37,263. Staff have balls with onion gravy, whipped up at Langston Terrace but about block Styrofoam that is used as many other contemporary issues. concepts through a variety of fun packaging, not cups and trays for successfully written MSAC grants potatoes, Brussels sprouts, wheat activities. annually since Fiscal Year 2001, roll, pineapple tidbits, grape juice. Gray-EL, according to his food, no peanuts. website, “confronts the issues of Special arrangements must be for a combined total of $315,000 Tuesday, July 25: Chicken in contributed revenues, with the thigh with creole sauce, red kid- racism and bigotry with poetic Sunday Film Program made for drop-off of more than compassion, dramatic storytelling by Susan Gervasi 10 items or items over 50 lbs. FY18 grant the highest award to ney beans, collard greens, corn- date. bread muffin, fresh fruit, cran- and historical fact while weaving Award-winning experimen- Call Lisa Robles at 240-542-2153 berry juice. a tapestry of tolerance and hope.” tal works by three local female in advance. Wednesday, July 26: Meatballs He describes himself as a “cultur- filmmakers will be screened in with gravy, egg noodles, herbed al enrichment specialist who uses 3x3+=, a free two-hour program green beans, peach crisp, wheat spoken word and storytelling to to be held at the Old Greenbelt roll, orange juice. raise self-esteem among African Theatre on Sunday, July 23 from Thursday, July 27: Corn chow- Americans in particular and the 3 to 5 p.m. Directors Pat Doyen, der with crackers, sliced turkey, African diaspora at-large.” He A. Moon and Rebecca Reynolds rye bread, spring mix salad with is an internationally renowned will be on hand to discuss their Utopia Film Festival Presents Thousand Island dressing, fresh storyteller, a two-time Spoken work and answer audience ques- Sunday, July 23rd, Wed., July 26th, & Fri., July 28th fruit, cranberry juice. Word Billboard Award winner tions. Beginning at 8 PM Friday, July 28: Pork roast and was recently selected as the The screening is a collabora- with gravy, mashed spiced yams, National Spokesperson for the tive effort between the Prince mixed vegetables, rye bread, Spoken Word Billboard Award George’s Arts and Humanities “Marathon Beiruit,” “Molossia,” diced pears, cranberry juice. Association. Council and the annual Heritage “No Pity,” and “Suddenly Zinat” Film Festival. Heritage Festival founder and director O.F. Ma- karah, an award-winning film- On Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) Donation Drive Participants Sought maker in her own right, curated Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels Saturday and Sunday For Information Day the program. Saturday and Sunday, July 22 Information Day at the Green- The featured directors fine- and 23, the Greenbelt Community belt Labor Day Festival wel- tuned their creative skills not Church United Church of Christ comes groups, local businesses only by earning advanced degrees invites donations for their quar- and other organizations to share Text gen layout for GAC ad, 4 columns by 5 inches for the in media, but through national GreenbeltJuly 20, 2017 Arts edition Center terly donation drive. Bring gently their causes, missions or products and international exhibitions, and used clothing, books and small with festival goers. The event is work with other filmmakers and DON'TDON ’MISST MISS AT GAC AT GAC household items to the church on Saturday, September 2 from creative organizations. TERESA from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roosevelt Although the program is free, on July 22, and 11:30 a.m. to 1 Center. For details about register- attendees are encouraged to bring p.m. on July 23. Items should ing to participate in Information a non-perishable food item for be smaller than 18” x 18” x 18” Day, go to greenbeltlaborday.com donation to a local food pantry. and placed in kitchen-sized plas- tic bags. Donors will receive a receipt for their donation and a discount coupon for Value Village Thrift Store. More Community Events Volunteers are also available to pick up items from Greenbelt are located throughout the paper. homes during those same times. The Community Church conducts the donation drive in conjunction By Anthony Ernest Gallo with Value Village and receives Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) Directed By Beatrix Whitehall funds based on the weight of Guest Production from Seventh Street Playhouse 2nd Floor, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204 items collected. Call 301-345- July 21 & 22 at 8:00pm www.greenbeltaccesstv.org • Studio: 301-507-6581 Sunday Matinees–Jul 23 at 2:00pm- LAST CHANCE! 1849 to arrange for a pick up or Ticket prices: $22 General Admission, $20 Students/Seniors/Military, for more information. $12 Youth (12 and under with adult) Free and Open to the Public COMINGCOMING SOON:SOON Orientation Class King Kirby: Jul 28 – Aug 12 - Production from Off the Quill Tuesday, August 1st from 7-10PM in the GATe Studio AUDITIONS:King Kirby Wizard – Jul of 28Oz - – Aug Aug 12 7, 8– &Production 10 – Directed from by Off Jon the Gardner Quill ArdenAUDITIONS: Now (an Wizard As You ofLike Oz It –adaptation) Aug 7, 8 & – 10Aug – 25Directed – Sept 2by - Production Jon Gardner Come and find out if GATe is right for you! Ardenfrom the Now Rude (an Mechanicals As You Like It adaptation) – Aug 25 - Sept 2 – Production Midnight Cigarette – Septfrom 8 - the24 – Rude Production Mechanicals from Wolf Pack Theater Midnight Cigarette – Sept 8 - 24 – Production from Wolf Pack Theater GIVE BLOOD Check out our Channel on Comcast 77 and Verizon Fios 19 To view our schedule, visit: www.greenbeltaccesstv.org For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or And click on “Channel” email: [email protected] or GIVE LIFE BOOK TICKETS ONLINE at www.greenbeltartscenter.org

Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 20, 2017 Sierra Leone Alumnae Visit Greenbelt Community Church Obituaries Condolences to the family by Karen Yoho and friends of former Greenbel- Ralph Edinger ter Ralph Edinger, who died on Formerly of Washington, D.C., to 8 p.m. Funeral services will July 16. and Greenbelt, Ralph Joseph Ed- be held at St. Andrew’s Episco- Greenbelt resident Alexandra inger died on July pal Church, 4512 Nickel recently attended Aviation 16, 2017 at the age College Avenue, Challenge in Huntsville, Ala., of 87 at the Crof- College Park, on at the U.S. Space and Rocket ton Care nursing Saturday, July 22 at Center, NASA Marshall Space home. Survivors 11 a.m. Interment Flight Center’s official visitor include his wife will follow at Fort center. The weeklong educational of 61 years, Elea- Lincoln Cemetery. program promotes science, tech- nor Brabble, for- In lieu of flowers, nology, engineering and math merly of Oriental, memorial contribu- (STEM) while training students N.C.; two daugh- tions may be made and adults with hands-on activi- ters, Nancy (Lar- in his name to the ties and missions based on team- ry) Campbell and St. Andrew’s Build- work, leadership and problem Lucy (Bruce) Kal- ings and Grounds PHOTO COURTESY OF EDINGER FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO solving. Nickel was part of the lal; and two grand- Ralph Joseph Edinger Fund at the above Aviation Challenge - Mach II sons Phillip Kallal address or the Al- Program, a program specifically and William Kal- zheimer’s Associa- designed for students who have lal. Friends may call at Gasch’s tion National Capital Area Chap- an interest in military aviation Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore ter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite Members of the Harford Old Girls Association, in blue and white and the mechanics of flight. She Avenue, Hyattsville, on Friday, 400, McLean, VA 22102 or alz. hats, visit Greenbelt Community Church United Church of Christ. spent the week training with a July 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 org. - Photos by Karen Yoho team that flew a simulated F-18 fighter jet. The crew learned criti- Close to 50 members of the cal land- and water-survival skills Harford Old Girls Association and mastered Top Gun flying ma- USA and their families visited neuvers. Nickel and crew returned and worshiped with the Green- in time to graduate with honors. belt Community Church United Please share your accomplish- Drop us a Line! Church of Christ on Sunday, July ments, milestones and news in 16. The association is comprised the Our Neighbors column. Send Electronically, that is. of alumnae from The Harford details of your news items to School in the Southern Prov- [email protected]. [email protected] ince of Sierra Leone, Africa. The school was formed by the Women’s Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church Mission in 1877. The land and Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church buildings were dedicated in 1900. 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Since that time and despite Dr. Matilda Banga Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 rebel incursions and political up- Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor heaval in the country, the school RESTORATION CENTER GREENBELT has been a haven for girls who 119 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 would not otherwise be able to Worship Service 10 a.m. receive a formal education. The Worship with us on Sundays @ 10:15am Sunday Breakfast with Pastor Fay 8:30. school is now supported by the United Methodist Church, the Host Pastors: Abby & Emmanuel Daramola government of Sierra Leone and RESTORATION CENTER IS A MARYLAND FOOD BANK PARTNER Harford Old Girls Associations CALL THE OFFICE 301-345-0007 FOR MORE INFORMATION VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL worldwide. Harford alumnae serve Thursday, July 27th throughout the world as educa- th tors, doctors and nurses, clergy, ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Friday, July 28 government officials and even 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Saturday, July 29th members of Parliament. Local 301-474-4322 association members meet regu- Ages 4 -12 yrs larly at Greenbelt Community Mass Schedule: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Church, and they invited other Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. GREENBELT BAPTIST CHURCH members from across the coun- Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. try and around the world to join Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. 101 Greenhill Road Greenbelt, MD 20770 them this past Sunday. Lead- Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. (301)474 -4212 www.greenbeltbaptist.org ing the worship was Rev. Glen- nyce Grindstaff from Greenbelt Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe Community Church and Rev. Dr. Matilda Banga, a member of the Greenbelt Community Church Harford Old Girls Association. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Mishkan Torah Congregation 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings Obituaries 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org The News Review pub- Rabbi Jonathan Cohen Cantor Phil Greenfield lishes obituaries of Greenbelt Sunday Worship residents, past or present. Friday evening services 8:00 PM, except first Friday of the 10:15 a.m. You write it or we will if month, when children's service begins at 7:30 PM Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff, Pastor you prefer. We try to include information about participation Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. in various activities and orga- Children's Education, Adult Education, Socal Action, etc. nizations, where the person For further information call 301 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org lived and something about Conservative and Reconstructionist the family. A photograph and service information should be included. There is no charge. Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org

Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community July 23 10 a.m. Catholic "A Country for All: The Problem with the `Christian Community Nation` Myth" of Greenbelt Rob Boston, Dir. of Communications, Americans United for Separation of Church and MASS State; with Beth Charbonneau, Worship Associate Sundays 10 A.M. This service debunks the idea that the United States was founded to be a Christian Municipal Building nation and explains why the myth persists and why it is dangerous. This topic is ALL ARE WELCOME. especially relevant now, with claims by leaders posing as defenders of our nation`s alleged Christian heritage. Thursday, July 20, 2017 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

Meet GCART Solar Eclipse Plans? Forest Preserve Board Writers Group Meets Botanic Garden Tour At Dog Splash Party Planning to watch the so- To Meet July 27 The Greenbelt Writers Group Join a free walking tour of Mowatt Memorial United lar eclipse next month? Come The Forest Preserve Advisory meets on Friday, July 21 at 7:30 the outdoor Bartholdi Park in Methodist Church invites all to to the Astronomical Society of Board will meet on Thursday, p.m. in the Community Center. DC on Tuesday, July 25 from a Dog Walkers Splash Party on Greenbelt meeting to share plans July 27 at 7 p.m. in the Munici- All local writers are invited to 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The tour Sunday, July 23, 4 until 5:30 and have questions answered on pal Building. Among the topics participate. Plans for the anthol- highlights park history, new gar- p.m., with games and treats for Thursday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. to be discussed is the A. Morton ogy will be discussed and open dens and sustainable sites. Meet all. Join the fun at the field at 40 at the Community Center, Room Thomas and Associates’ For- readings will be held. For more at the fountain across Botanical Ridge Road. 114. All are welcome; there is no est Preserve Health Assessment, information, contact Mary Moien Gardens/Independence Avenue, The Greenbelt Community charge. which it prepared as a consultant at 301-474-4713. S.W. Reservations required: visit Animal Response Team (GCART) to the Board. USBG.gov/programs. will be participating in this event. GCART is a city-affiliated group of trained volunteers who provide animal-related disaster response, such as animal search and rescue, animal first aid and triage, and setting up and operating a tem- porary shelter during emergen- City Information cies or large disasters. When not responding to an emergency, they educate the community about the MEETINGS FOR WEEK OF JULY 24-28 importance of each family having Monday, July 24 at 6:30 pm GREENBELT COMMUNITY ANIMAL an emergency plan for themselves RESPONSE TEAM at Police Station, 550 Crescent Road. On the and their animals. agenda: Donations to GCART, Fundraising, National Night Out, To become fully operational, August 1, 2017, Labor Day Information Day and Booth Training GCART submitted a grant ap- plication to the American Ken- Monday, July 24 at 7:30 pm GREENBELT CERT at Police nel Club (AKC) Reunite pro- Station, 550 Crescent Road. On the agenda: CERTCON 9/23- gram for a disaster relief trailer. 9/24,- BASIC CERT 9/9-9/10, National Night Out 8/1, - Labor Day- Their application was approved, Information Day, Parade, Booth which means that once they raise Monday, July 24 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS re: FBI $12,000, the AKC Reunite pro- Headquarters Decision and Land Use Change Proposal-Capital gram will pay the difference and Office Park Undeveloped Parcels at Municipal Building, 25 Cres- provide the City of Greenbelt cent Road. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and streaming at www. with a trailer that includes the greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv supplies and equipment necessary for a 65-animal temporary shelter. Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30pm, GREEN ACES/GREEN TEAM at Stop by their table to learn Community Center, 15 Crescent Road On the Agenda: Updates VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES more about GCART, how to sup- from Sustainability Framework / Green Team Circles, Report from Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. port their campaign to obtain a Konrad Herling on conference, Upcoming Events There are currently vacancies on: Advisory Commit- disaster relief trailer and how Wednesday, July 26 at 7:30 pm FOUR CITIES MEETING at Ber- tee on Education, Advisory Planning Board, Arts Ad- to prepare an emergency plan wyn Heights. visory Board, Community Relations Advisory Board, for family and animals. They Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Environmental Sus- also will be available to talk to Thursday, July 27 at 7:00pm, FOREST PRESERVE ADVISORY tainability, Park and Recreation Advisory Board and anyone interested in joining the BOARD at the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. On the Youth Advisory Committee. team. agenda: Discussion on AMT Forest Preserve Health Assessment – Goals and Recommendations –Policy Statement, Section 1 For information on how to apply contact 301-474-8000. (Introduction), Section 5 (Invasive Species), Trails, and more, time Participants Solicited permitting CITY OF GREENBELT For Labor Day Parade This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a Make plans now to partic- meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. WELCOME PACKETS ipate in the Greenbelt Labor The City of Greenbelt is currently collecting Day Parade. Community, school materials from any city business or organization to include in and government groups, local DONATION DROP-OFF our next set of Welcome Packets. Coupons, flyers, trinkets, businesses, political incumbents Green Drop Charitable Donations etc. are welcome. Please provide 300 to Beverly Palau at and candidates or even infor- https://www.gogreendrop.com/acceptable-items/ the Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road by August 15. mal groups formed just for the Saturday, July 22, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Info: 301-474-8000 parade are invited to submit a or until the truck is full parade application, available on- Parking lot between City Office and Community Center FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT GREENBELT AQUATIC line at greenbeltlaborday.com/ Info: 301-474-8308 AND FITNESS CENTER get-involved/parade-participants/. 101 Centerway Create a float, put together a per- ELECTRONICS AND PAINT formance, show off your antique Friday, July 21 from 8:00 - 10:00 PM. or otherwise unique vehicle or RECYCLING Admittance to the pool will be $5.00 simply march together displaying Saturday, July 22 from for all families, including pass hold- signs advertising your group. You 9am-12noon ers. Bring your pool toys and the might even win a prize. All pa- Public Works Yard, 555 whole family for an evening of fun! rade participants must pre-register Crescent Road Spend an evening together in a rec- no later than August 25 by email- Accepted items include: TVs, CPUs, reational atmosphere. Entering fam- ing a completed parade applica- monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, ily must have at least one adult. Fam- tion to GreenbeltLaborDayParade laptops, recording equipment, speak- ilies will be charged $1.00 for each @verizon.net. ers, scanners, surge protectors, wires additional non-family member, with The 2017 Labor Day Festival and power cords, fax machines, cam- a limit of three non-family members Parade will take place on Mon- eras, telephones, radios, DVD play- day, September 4 from 10 a.m. to ers, VCRs, batteries taped on one per group. In case of inclement weather, the event will be noon. The route is along Crescent end.ALSO, expanded polystyrene (block “Styrofoam” #6) NO Cups, moved to the indoor pool. Road, from Greenhill Road to egg cartons or food trays. Southway. Participants are asked PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE IF YOU HAVE ITEMS Weed Warriors to line up in the staging area OVER 50 LBS. along Crescent Road between Volunteer Event PAINT RECYCLING! July 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lastner Lane and Greenhill Road Cost—$5 per container. DO NOT mix paint in other containers. In between 8 and 9:30 a.m. More order for paint to be properly used, the contents on the inside need Buddy Attick Lake Park, detailed information is available to match the label on the outside. Yuck Old Paint, LLC 888-509-9825 555 Crescent Road on the website listed above. (YUCK) www.YuckOldPaint.com Weed Warrior Volunteers are needed to protect our forests by Greenbelt Sustainability Office 240-542-2153 removing invasive species. Train- Holy Cross ing and gloves will be provided. City of Greenbelt Recreation Thrift Store Department Invites you! REMINDERS: -Wear weather- appropriate clothing and closed- Every Thursday Free Friday Fun! toe shoes. Bring a reusable water 10am – 4pm Roller-skate! bottle. Springhill Lake Recreation High School Students: Bring your service-learning forms! Good, clean clothes for women, Center men and children! July 21, 2017 from 5:00pm-7:00pm For City Information, Services and Events visit Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. Ages: 6-14 years and parents/guardians www.greenbeltmd.gov/infowall Roller-skates provided free of charge or bring your own. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter 6905 Greenbelt Road Call 301-397-2212 or 301-397-2200 for more info. Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 @cityofgreenbelt Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 20, 2017

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Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment. We welcome new patients and accept most insurance plans. DCHweb.org/primarycare Thursday, July 20, 2017 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 2016 Outstanding Citizen, ENCORE continued from page 1 actors to explore a broad range of emotions and they A Consummate Volunteer did so with captivating by Lois Rosado aplomb, from Holland’s stunned grief (complete Rick Ransom was selected the with tears) upon learning Outstanding Citizen of Greenbelt of Juliet’s death to Lady in 2016. When asked how he Capulet’s (Madeline Hille) was enticed to attend the open- collapse to Gunn’s hilari- ing ceremony, he stated that he ous portrayal of Juliet’s was actually assisting the Miss supportive nurse. Greenbelt Pageant at the fire The real scene stealer house when Krissy Beauchamp in this play, however, was asked him to give her a ride to Potpan (Naomi Aubert). the Labor Day Festival. Thanks, Aubert has great comedic Krissy! Of course, when Ran- presence, and her humor- som arrived at the ceremony, he ous light-touch and slight- noticed several friends and rela- ly-off-stage antics brought tives that didn’t usually attend the laugh-out-loud moments festival. Surprise! to the production. Not When asked about his reac- only was she great fun to tion to being selected, his first watch, the added elements word was “Disbelief!” Since of humor rounded out the Members of the chorus are Rebecca Gard- he had been nominated several play, providing balance to times before and not chosen, he ner, Erin Caldwell, Isabella Jackson and the darkness. Anya Wilkinson. figured that the efforts to gain That, perhaps, is the him this recognition had ceased. point. This production, put to- The summer camp programs He found it hard to believe that ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO gether in such a short time, had in Greenbelt are undoubtedly Robert Zugby was talking about Barbara and Rick Ransom pose with certificates after the 2016 it all. Beautiful singing, laughter, wonderful opportunities for young him, and Rick was overwhelmed award ceremony. tears, passion, love, hope, despair people. However, Camp Encore with gratitude and modesty as the – all brought to life by the young Relics that presented a fundrais- nually during the opening cer- also provides a wonderful oppor- list of his volunteer accomplish- actors, fantastic costumes by ing concert in November and is emony of the Labor Day Festival. tunity for the public to be cap- ments over the years was read. Magill Robinson and the extraor- scheduled to play at this year’s While a committee will select the tivated – to be totally absorbed, He states that he did not know dinary live music, performed by Labor Day Festival. 2017 Outstanding Citizen, that singularly focused and completely why he had been selected. Those Gardner, Goldstein, Megan Win- When asked if he has experi- selection is based on nominations in the moment. who persisted in nominating him ner and Venkatesh Ananth Batni. knew why. enced anything new after being submitted by the community. Ransom had served on the selected as the 2016 Outstanding If you submitted a nomination Labor Day Festival Committee Citizen, Ransom stated that he for someone previously, support for nine years; he was a member has been approached by many that person again, be persistent of the American Legion for 15 people congratulating him for the and add as many support letters years, volunteered at the Suicide award. He felt honored to ride in as possible. While only one Prevention Hot Line, served on the parade as the parade marshal, person is designated as Green- the Park and Recreation Advi- where he encountered more well- belt’s Outstanding Citizen each sory Board, served on Greenbelt wishers. More people than ever year, there is no doubt that every CARES Board, was a Greenbelt have spoken to him in apprecia- nominee has greatly contributed Boys and Girls Club coach, and tion for the articles he has written to the wonderful quality of life provided extensive service to the for the News Review. in Greenbelt. Community Church in various When asked if he had Help is needed to identify the volunteer capacities. These are thoughts to share, Ransom stated 2017 Outstanding Citizen. Sub- just a few of his many volunteer that, “There is a large number of mit a nomination form located services. good people in this town who on this page. Attach a brief state- Since being selected as the contribute at least as much as I ment listing the organizations 2016 Greenbelt Outstanding Citi- do and more. We are fortunate to and activities of the nominee, zen, most of his city service has live in a community that strives specifying his or her accomplish- been directed to the Commu- to improve and that appreciates ments, length of service, impact nity Relations Advisory Board the efforts of their workers and on Greenbelt and its residents (CRAB), which he chairs. Ran- volunteers even as they enjoy the and the personal qualities that Camp Encore players shown from left are Mary Alyce Yoho (Sam- som states that CRAB has been fruits of their labor. I will forev- make this person special. Or go son), Olivia Needleman (Emilia), Findley Holland (Paris), Tim Pulik meeting regularly to plan for and er be grateful for this recognition, to greenbeltlaborday.com/events- (Escalus, Prince of Verona), Danny Zolt (servant to Paris), Viola Pitts hold forums on police-community although I will continue to feel it and-activities/Outstanding-Citizen (Bianca) and Abby Zolt (Petruchio). relations. He has continued to is not deserved. It is certainly not to find the nomination form and - Photos by Kate Magill Robinson write articles occasionally for the the reason any of us serves. The instructions. Greenbelt News Review, provided service itself and the better condi- Nomination forms and support sound for the Easter Sunrise Ser- tions it creates is reward enough. letters are due by Monday, July vice and participated in sessions Thanks, all.” Greenbelt thanks 31. The nomination form must be NOMINATION FORM advising the city administration you, too, Rick, for all that you signed by the person submitting on selecting a new city man- continue to do to make Greenbelt it. Include your phone number Greenbelt’s Outstanding Citizen ager as well as providing input a special place to live. and address and send the form to the city’s Recreation Master Award to Bob Zugby, Chair, 94 Ridge Plan. He continues to play in a The Greenbelt Outstanding Road, Greenbelt, Md. 20770. Submit this form by July 31, 2017 to: Bob Zugby, Chair band from his church called The Citizen award is bestowed an- Outstanding Citizen Committee 94 Ridge Road; Greenbelt, MD 20770

Name of Nominee:______

Address:______

Attach a statement (preferably printed or typed), which explains why this nominee deserves recognition as Greenbelt’s Outstanding Citizen. Possible subjects include a list of organizations or activities in which the nominee has participated, including length of time, specific accomplishments during period of service, the impact on Greenbelt or on people within the City, and personal qualities which make the nominee special. Award is for volunteer (unpaid) work only. Supporting printed material is useful to the Committee but is not required. Testimonials by others as to the person’s good works will be helpful.

You may be contacted for additional information. If you prefer, send this form now and complete the statement later, but no later than the July 31st deadline.

Nominated by:

Name(s) (please print) Signature(s) Telephone

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www.jgllaw.com Thank you! Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 20, 2017 Letters continued Citizen Requests Spark Heat With some simple, practical In the Dark At July 20 Council Meeting guidance and useful tools for On July 5, the city council by Diane Oberg interacting with offices of the held a worksession to discuss a members of Congress, two former range of controversial election The main action at the July 10 calling it an insult, and supported Election Issues congressional staffers created the issues, including the voting age, council meeting revolved around Harrison’s request for real-time Council took action on sev- Indivisible Project that has now mayoral selection, at-large elec- petitions and requests. In other notification when city police en- eral election issues following up become a national progressive tions vs. ward/district elections actions, council approved a con- counter ICE detainers, among on their discussions at a July 5 political movement. There are and noncitizen voting. If you’re tract to white-coat the indoor other comments. When he said worksession. (See story in July nearly 6,000 local Indivisible like most of the 20,000+ resi- pool and addressed several issues that council should not delay 13 issue for further details.) groups registered nationwide with dents of the city, you probably related to city elections. responding to Harrison’s request Without discussion, as part of at least two groups in every con- couldn’t see what happened in Petitions without a clear justification, he the consent agenda, council di- gressional district in the country. the meeting. That is in part be- Jeff Harrison, representing struck a nerve with council with rected staff to add a question to The Indivisible Project website, cause, like many other workses- PeoplePower.org, asked about the several members quickly object- the Community Survey regarding Indivisibleguide.com, provides sions, the worksession was not status of the petition his group ing to the term delay. Council- whether city councilmembers resources including organizing broadcast live or at all for that presented to council on May 22 member Judith Davis noted that should be elected by ward. Cur- advice, call script and a database matter. I am deeply concerned asking for a city ordinance to the city was researching the issue rently all councilmembers are of local advocacy groups search- that, while council always finds a require U.S. Immigration and as part of its due diligence. elected at large. Council referred able by zip code. way to spend city dollars on trips Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Orleans’ comments turned up the issue of whether to allow Locally, approximately 150 to Ocean City, it has not made provide a warrant, not merely a the heat noticeably with the may- non-citizens to vote to the Board of our neighbors have formed sufficient investments in and detention request, before city po- or saying at one point “I don’t of Elections for further study. Indivisible Greenbelt. We are a commitments to having all of its lice turn over anyone to ICE. He want to have to ask that you be At the worksession, council racially and ethnically diverse worksessions be broadcast. And also provided a copy of the peti- removed.” Orleans continued his also discussed a petition from group from all walks of life: you may never get the full story tion and its 102 signatories. Act- campaign against city council Byrd seeking election of the may- young and young at heart, wom- on this particular worksession ing Police Chief Thomas Kemp executive sessions calling for or and mayor pro tem by voters. en and men, scientists, lawyers, because council waited until the reported that since 2010 the the release of information about Currently, the voters elect seven teachers, stay-at-home moms, Greenbelt News Review reporter city has run into ICE detainers the two landlord-tenant cases councilmembers who then elect students and many others. We left the room to begin discussing 12 times when doing computer identified in the motion to close the mayor and mayor pro tem, are open to like-minded people American citizens’ voting rights checks on individuals, including a meeting. One issue involves traditionally based upon number of all political persuasions. Al- and term limits. It is totally un- those stopped for traffic viola- the Community Center, the other of votes received. Byrd attended though many members are from reasonable for council to expect tions. Of those, ICE has asked Green Ridge House. the July 5 worksession and coun- Greenbelt, the nearby areas of all or even the most passionate the city to turn the individuals Orleans also expressed concern cil, through the consent agenda, College Park, Berwyn Heights residents to be able and willing over to them six times. The last about the actions taken in re- directed staff to send a letter to and Bowie are also represented. to sit through a several hours- time city officers encountered a sponse to election-related issues. him confirming that discussion. The stated purpose of Indivisible long worksession that starts at 8 detainer request was in 2015 and The petitions asked for action, White Coat Greenbelt is: p.m. on a Wednesday night, and the last time someone was turned not merely putting a question Council unanimously approved “Using tools made avail- it is a particularly harsh burden over to ICE by the city was in on the election questionnaire. granting a contract to Wilcoxon able by the Indivisible Project, for disabled and older residents. 2013. When Jordan said Orleans had Construction, LLC to apply a maintain constant pressure on This city council has struggled City Manager Nicole Ard said exceeded his time as defined new white coat to the city’s in- our three members of Congress with transparency for far too that the city has been researching by the council’s standing rules, door pool. The work is to be (MOCs) to ‘Resist the Trump long. This year, they were ad- the issues related to this request Orleans disagreed and attempted completed before the outdoor Agenda.’ Help educate our fel- monished by the state for break- including how other municipali- to bring up another topic, Jordan pool closes. low District 5 constituents regard- ing the state’s open meetings law. ties are handling them. She ex- tried to gavel him down, but Or- Council also approved the ing related issues and encour- And these things are a problem pects to bring the issue to council leans continued speaking. Orleans transfer of $10,000 to the Build- age them to attend Town Halls because there are many issues in the next few weeks. (The next raised his voice and he and the ing Capital Reserve Fund to pro- and other local public events, facing the city and, regardless council meeting is August 14.) councilmembers talked over each vide additional funds for this visit district offices and make of what your position is on a Kemp noted that sometimes ICE other until Orleans took his seat work. coordinated telephone calls to our given issue, you should be able seeks to take custody of someone while continuing to object to his Presentations MOCs. Leveraging our proxim- to know your councilmembers’ whose only crime is reentering treatment. Jordan issued several proc- ity to the Capitol, assist other respective positions on it and see the country after being deported. Councilmember Konrad Her- lamations including Buy Lo- Indivisible groups in swing states what they are saying about it in Harrison asked Kemp if he ling commended Harrison’s ap- cal Week, Park and Recreation by hand-delivering petitions and meetings and worksessions. could let citizens know the next proach: he presented a written Month, and presentation of the other messages to their MOCs. Instead, they’re leaving us in time it encounters an ICE de- petition as well as a copy of his Maryland Municipal League Work for the election of sena- the dark. tainer. Multiple councilmembers comments and clearly identified Healthy Eating Active Living tors and representatives in swing Colin Byrd stated that they could not do this what he was seeking. Davis add- Award documenting that the city states who share our progressive due to privacy concerns. Harrison ed that a stream of consciousness had achieved a gold level status. values. Work within the State Editor’s Note: The Mary- asked whether information other approach is not what is expected of Maryland to elect a governor, land Open Meetings Compliance than names could be provided but of petitioners. Jordan also asked District 22 legislators and other Board found no intent by the no response was given to this. that petitioners limit themselves key local officials who will up- city council but identified some Heating Up to one request per meeting. hold a progressive agenda.” errors in implementing the law’s Then the petitions and request The councilmembers also con- Current matters of interest to provisions. portion of the meeting got heated tinued to express their concerns Indivisible Greenbelt include: as Colin Byrd and Bill Orleans with comments such as “this is defeat of the healthcare act cur- separately came to the podium. only going to get worse,” and rently under consideration in the Both men regularly make requests “this has got to stop.” Senate and promotion of uni- during this agenda item and have At this point, Jordan moved versal, affordable healthcare for taken exception to the standard on to the next agenda item. all; establishment of an indepen- request to provide their addresses, dent commission to investigate along with their names, when Russia’s cyber incursion into making a request. Orleans merely the 2016 Presidential election; identifies himself as a Greenbelt Presidential financial transparency The Bus resident, Byrd as a resident of leading to mandatory release of Greenbelt East. PUBLIC POLICY VOLUNTEERS tax returns; environmental pro- Seniors and Customers with Byrd went first, and most of tection and action to address cli- his portion of this item went mate change at the national, state smoothly. He objected to Mayor The University of Maryland's Legacy Leadership and local levels; preservation of Disabilities RIDE FREE Emmett Jordan limiting groups financial/banking reforms and making petitions to one speaker, Institute on Public Policy, in partnership with the consumer protections established state of Maryland is looking for volunteers age after the financial crisis of 2008; 50+ to serve as volunteer legislative leaders during criminal justice reform; protection the 2017-2018 session of the Maryland General of human rights including those WANTED: CRAFTERS FOR THE Assembly. of immigrants, racial/ethnic and GREENBELT LABOR DAY CRAFT FAIR religious minorities and LGBTQ Classroom training begins in September for 10 individuals. Sunday, September 3, 12-6 pm weeks, two days per week, at the College Park If you are interested in joining Monday, September 4, 1-6 pm campus, with site visits to the state complex in the Indivisible Greenbelt group, Annapolis. you can find us on Facebook and If you enjoy crafting and selling your wares, in the New Deal Café on most alternate Sunday afternoons. You apply for a space at our craft fair. The volunteer assignment will be for a minimum can also email indivisiblegreen- of two days per week, starting in January 2018 in [email protected] to subscribe to Cost is $25 per space for one day; the Annapolis offices of various senators and our newsletter. and $35 for both days delegates. Julie Phelps, Katy Collin, Lei Zong Contact Donna Peterson For more information or for an application, contact Wesley Queen at [email protected] or call at [email protected] (301)-405-2529 Thursday, July 20, 2017 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Police Blotter Council Worksession Targets

Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, ERHS Student Attendance www.greenbeltmd.gov/police by Layne Litsinger Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. The Greenbelt City Council Council discussed, on Novem- and future bicycle and pedestrian and the Greenbelt East Advisory ber 2, 2016, to consider re-install- amenity plans. Carjacking from the backyard of a residence. Coalition (GEAC) held a joint ing the removed rims from the Those in attendance also dis- July 6, 11:09 p.m., 6200 block Fraud worksession on Thursday, July 13 backboards, but no decision has cussed the hiring of new police Springhill Court. A 20-year-old July 10, 5 p.m., 9000 block at the Hunting Ridge Condomini- yet been made. Councilmembers officers due to staffing shortages nonresident was arrested and Breezewood Terrace. A man at- ums community center. agreed that until crime and safety because many current officers are charged with armed carjacking, tempted to buy a cell phone The main issues were students issues in this area are resolved, aging out of the program. The use of a handgun during the com- online and was waiting to meet that do not qualify as Greenbelt nothing will change and the bas- city recently hired five new of- mission of a felony, transporting the seller to complete the trans- residents attending Eleanor Roo- ketball court will hold no special ficers but plans to hire five more. a handgun and robbery, after action. She approached and gave sevelt High School (ERHS) and place in the community. “We need to hire a police he and another person allegedly him a box, supposedly containing the safety issue of the basketball “[We’ve] cut off opportunity chief,” said Roberts. “We have an robbed the driver of a car at gun- the cell phone, after she got the courts located on Mandan Road. for recreation in our neighbor- extremely strict standard for hir- point, took the vehicle and fled. money from him. After she left, Greenbelt East residents have hood,” said Councilmember Rod- ing police officers. [We] reached A Berwyn Heights police officer the buyer discovered that the noticed that cars drop off and ney Roberts. “Kids should be a plateau, a lot of our senior of- observed the stolen vehicle being phone was not in working order. pick up students before and af- able to play ball and do what ficers have aged out.” driven in Berwyn Heights a short Burglary ter school in their communities. they want to do. We need to have Council then discussed crime time later. The vehicle was then July 8, 9:30 p.m., 6200 block Residents question whether these enough police presence to make statistics and trends. The city of- driven back into Greenbelt, where Springhill Court. A television, students are qualified to attend the kids want to play there.” fers a database for crime reports it collided into a parked car near two video game players, laptop ERHS. Aside from replacing the bas- under the police section of the Springhill Drive and Cherrywood computer, notebook computer Councilmembers all agreed ketball court, the community city’s website, with future strate- Lane. Both carjackers then ex- and several handbags were taken this is an assumed but not proven board wants to create an addi- gic plans to decrease crime. The ited the vehicle and fled on foot. when a residence was entered af- situation and the communities tional dog park for residents. The most common form of crime is During a search, the 20-year-old ter tampering with the front door should be monitored to prevent current dog park is not regu- currently larceny. nonresident was found hiding in lock assembly. children from being dropped off lated and maintained adequately Additional city-wide security the bathroom inside the laundry July 9, 9:14 p.m., 46 Court and picked up at locations within because of its high use. The cameras will be placed in nine facility in the 9100 block Spring- Ridge Road. A crossbow, two a Greenbelt school district. problem is that the board chose new locations to help discourage hill Lane. He was positively iden- rifles and a shotgun were taken The basketball courts on Man- a location, but the neighbor- crime. The Public Safety Adviso- tified, arrested and transported to from a residence. dan Road, another prominent top- hood nearby petitioned against ry Committee (PSAC) maintains the Department of Corrections for July 9, 9:35 p.m., 7500 block ic, showed strong argument from it. There are other potential loca- research and preparation for the a hearing before a district court Greenbelt Road. A backpack-type different councilmembers. While tions for the second park but the first phase of updating and repair- commissioner. purse was taken from a shopping the community wants to promote city council has yet to determine ing existing cameras, which will Assault cart in the parking lot of Green- an active lifestyle, the basketball location or funding for the park. occur in August. Councilmember July 6, 5:59 p.m., 100 block way Shopping Center. courts are not in good condition There was financial discussion Silke Pope, the PSAC liaison, Westway. A 24-year-old non- July 12, 1:32 a.m., 9300 block or safe for community use. on real estate values of homes spoke briefly about the possible resident was arrested and charged Edmonston Road. A backpack “Coming from someone who and commercial properties and locations. with first degree assault, second was taken after entry was gained has lived in Greenbelt since he their effect on the city’s budget, “It’s something we need to degree assault and possession of possibly by an unlocked window. was 10 months old, it’s good for which is slowly recovering with explore,” said Pope. “We maybe a weapon with intent to injure af- Vandalism health, good for community and the help of new development in need more cameras now that the ter he allegedly threatened a man July 11, 1:30 p.m., 9100 block good for bringing people togeth- Greenbelt Station. Council also path is built for residents.” and chased him with a knife. He Edmonston Terrace. The sliding er,” said Councilmember Konrad discussed the construction of a Not all planned questions were then fled but was located nearby, glass door of an apartment was Herling. new hotel in Greenway Center discussed due to time constraints positively identified and arrested broken out. and importance. Topics focused prior to being transported to the Vehicle Crime on all stakeholders’ questions Department of Corrections for One vehicle was stolen from Safer Internet Police Issue Advisory ranging from city finances, police a hearing before a district court the 6100 block Breezewood Residents are advised that and crime statistics, poor lighting commissioner. Court, a maroon 2008 Buick Selling, Buying there has been a significant in- and school issues, common own- July 10, 11:05 a.m., 5700 Enclave SUV with Md. tags The Greenbelt Police Depart- crease in vehicle-related crimes ership communities and GEAC block Cherrywood Lane. The 2CP8727. ment invites the public to use the in recent weeks, especially thefts community interests. cashier at Shell Food Mart asked Fifteen calls about thefts from police station as a safe place for from vehicles at night. Take items Layne Litsinger is a Uni- a customer to leave after he be- vehicles were received. Five per- completion of legal online trans- of value out of your vehicle and versity of Maryland journalism came verbally abusive during a tained to tires and rims taken actions. Meeting there might also report to police any suspicious student working as an intern for transaction. The man then picked from each of five vehicles located deter those persons attempting to carry out possible scams. Sellers activity, such as people loiter- the News Review. up a bag of candy and threw it on Parkway near 58 Court Cres- ing near vehicles or pulling on at the cashier, who was struck cent Road, 100 block Westway, and buyers can meet in the lobby or just outside the building to door handles. The non-emergency LISTEN to the in the face. The customer then 7700 block Mandan Road, 7200 phone number for the Greenbelt fled. He is described as black, block Mandan Road and 6300 finalize transactions. The lobby NEWS REVIEW is open and available for use 24 Police Department is 301-474- Visually impaired approximately 40 years old with block Golden Triangle Drive. 7200. The emergency number is may listen for free hours a day, 365 days a year. Call Metropolitan grey facial hair, wearing a sleeve- Two thefts occurred after win- 301-474-5454. less white shirt, blue shorts and dows were broken to gain access The Greenbelt Police Station Washington Ear is located at 550 Crescent Road. 301-681-6636 grey shoes. in the 9200 block Edmonston No special equipment needed DWI/DUI Road (driver’s airbag) and in For more information, contact July 8, 12:46 a.m., 6100 block the 6000 block Greenbelt Road George Mathews, public informa- Breezewood Court. A 33-year-old (wallet and a pair of glasses). tion liaison, at 240-542-2116. resident was arrested and charged Sunglasses and cash were taken with driving while impaired by after a sunroof was broken out alcohol and other traffic-related and a door lock damaged in the offenses after being stopped for a 8000 block Craddock Road. A Apply today, leave tomorrow! traffic violation. He was released driver’s window was broken out on citations pending trial. in the 7200 block Hanover Park- Theft way but nothing appears to have July 7, 4:36 p.m., 7400 block been taken. Vacation Loan Greenbelt Road. A purse was Other thefts involved a heart taken from a back office at Party monitor device being taken from City. a possibly unlocked vehicle in Special July 7, 6:15 p.m., 7500 block the 8000 block Greenbelt Station Greenbelt Road. Several unat- Parkway and a front tag from the Rate as low as tended purses were taken from 100 block Westway. the employee area at Chevys Three incidents of vandalism Fresh Mix restaurant. were reported. A rock was used 5% apr July 8, 6:12 p.m., 6000 block to damage a front windshield in Greenbelt Road. An unattended the 9100 block Edmonston Ter- cell phone was taken at Laugh race. A front passenger window Out Loud Fun Center. was broken in the 6100 block July 12, 10 a.m., 7200 block Breezewood Court. One tire was Morrison Drive. 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CRAZE continued from page 1 Youth Baseball Winners  planner hired by the city, she lyze what corrections were need-  established and built the plan- ed and to determine the least ning department and participated complicated way to make them.  in, influenced and often took the Among other tasks, a careful lead on virtually every develop- comparison of Greenbelt’s bound-  ment project and capital project aries with those of the Town of  undertaken by the city from that Berwyn Heights was undertaken.  point on. The plan proposed by staff to  Boundary Inaccuracies eliminate the enclaves and cor-   Also at the meeting, in ad- rect the errors involves two sets  dition to all members of the of legislation, which according to  city council, were City Manager the city solicitor might take al-  Nicole Ard, City Solicitor Karen most up to the end of the calen- Ruff and City Planner Jessica dar year to enact. One includes  Bellah. Michael German, direc- legislation for the annexation of  tor of development, Nooshin each of the seven enclaves. The GREG FISANICH BY PHOTO Amirpour, land development other comprises a resolution to     Above - Orioles, 2017 Green-     manager and Norman Rivera, revise the detailed description of belt Youth Baseball Champi- project attorney, for the Wood- the city boundaries contained in      ons. Rear from left – Coach S.   lawn Development Group also the city charter. Hess, B. Hall, T. Badrak, M.  attended the meeting. Woodlawn Councilmember Edward Putens Hess, C. Altizer, D. Velasquez,     is the residential South Core de- asked how the errors occurred in S. Green, Manager Chris  veloper. the first place and who would be Umstot. Front from left – G.  According to Craze, several making the corrections. German Velasquez, J. Hess, K. Reeder,    years ago when preparing the explained that the mistakes were S. Badrak, L. Umstot, J.       description of the special taxing drafting errors made by Dewberry Cruz, M. Limarzi  district for the South Core, city Consultants, LLC, who prepared Left - Indians player Beasley  planning staff found that the the original exhibits and descrip- hits the ball, bringing in two   boundaries did not precisely align tions, and that Dewberry will be JEFFREY WALTERS BY PHOTO runs.  with the boundaries of the earlier correcting its own errors at no  South Core annexation. Because cost to the city.  of inaccuracies in the description RICHARD K. 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by Elizabeth Gardner Teresa, the new play at Green- belt Arts Center, is the latest thought experiment, intellectual probe or moral goad from the prolific pen and fertile mind of Anthony Gallo. For nearly four decades, Gallo, founder and presiding spirit of Seventh Street Playhouse, has been writing, directing and pro- ducing plays – 22 of his own, over 60 of others – that wrestle with serious issues that torture history’s movers and shakers, of- PHOTO BY ANANTH BATNI BY PHOTO ten dissenters who have changed Olympian campers investigate the News Review, with the world they have disturbed. Anja Holland playing Editor Mary Lou Williamson. Titles like The Agony of David, The Last Days of King Solo- Last week, the second session Saturdays, which was a favorite mon, Lincoln and God, Luther of Creative Kids Camp ended a event at school for new Greenbelt and Paul show that Gallo always PENNY MARTIN BY PHOTO fun-filled two weeks with two children. Their parents are ex- swings for the bleachers, never The cast includes George Spencer (Brother Antonio), Margaret performances of this summer’s cited that the town was made for trifles with a prom night pimple Bagley (Sister Maria), Renate Wallenberg (Sister Olga), Hazel production, The Cookie Caper. children to live and grow safely or the rape of a lock. Thurston (Novice Norma) and Emily Canavan (Teresa). The show was a wonderful cel- among trees and playgrounds. Gallo’s latest exploration of eign ease of inconvenienced kings Spaniard, mystic and rebel gadfly, ebration of the various activities Rexford Tugwell, the chief ar- the paradoxes, mysteries and maj- back in the day. he said, “I had included him orig- in the Community Center and its chitect of Greenbelt, specifically esty of the human heart focuses When I asked Grant Bagley inally, but I kicked him out. This long history of bringing Green- designed the town to be walk- on Teresa of Ávila, 16th century how it felt to play both the wick- is Teresa’s play, her moment.” belters together. The children able and child-friendly, including mystic and nun, who stubbornly ed inquisitor and God (His voice, Forty years after Teresa’s sang and danced beautifully to sidewalks and pedestrian under- challenged the rigid patriarchal at least), he said, “Very gratify- death in 1582, the very flex- music by Christopher Cherry and passes to ensure that children counter-reformation church struc- ing. I never dreamed that at our ible if not infallible Catholic choreography by Elta Goldstein. never needed to cross the street. ture with her unorthodox visions, age my wife (Margaret, who Church canonized Teresa and de- They were prepared by a staff of Another event in Dorothy’s diary levitations and eventual founding plays sister Maria) and I would clared her the first woman Doctor teachers, counselors and interns. that is based in fact is the visit of the order of Discalced Carmel- take vows of obedience, sort of. (thinker, philosopher, theologian) This performance presented the from First Lady Eleanor Roos- ite nuns. But she still doesn’t do what of the church in 1970. Her mo- children’s work over their two evelt on December 9, 1937. She Teresa’s mystical ecstasy as she’s told,” Bagley joked. ment, indeed. weeks of camp and celebrated came to tour the new town, as it the bride of Christ, depicted in When I told Gallo I was sur- See the Seventh Street Play- the 80th anniversary of Greenbelt was part of her husband’s New her spiritual classic The Interior prised that not one word of the house ensemble on Friday, July with its recognition of the history Deal program, and visited the Castle, earned her the very un- play was concerned with St. John 21 and Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m. of the town. school, much to the excitement welcome scrutiny of the Inquisi- of the Cross, Teresa’s fellow and Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m. The story of the play begins of the children. tion. Google images of Bernini’s with campers reminiscing on their A sadder aspect of Greenbelt Ecstasy of St. Teresa to see how fun weeks at camp, but lamenting history is also presented in the easily her visions could be quite that their lives are not as inter- play. The campers learn from the carnally interpreted. esting as that of Nancy Drew, diary that Dorothy’s best friend, Moreover, Gallo informs us of without any criminals to catch or Lily, was not allowed to live in Teresa’s Marrano ancestry (Jew- mysteries to solve. Soon enough, Greenbelt due to the prevailing ish converts to Christianity, often however, a mystery falls right segregationist practices of the under duress), thus tainting her into their laps. A batch of cook- time. The subject is dealt with otherwise “pure” Christian blood. ies has been stolen. The campers sensitively, but truthfully. Since Gallo’s Teresa is vulnerable, then follow a trail of clues that it is important to remember all mercurial, insecure, persistent, leads them around the Commu- aspects of history, it was essen- fiery and bold by turns. Em- EXCLUSIVE WEDDING PACKAGES nity Center to important places tial that this episode be included ily Canavan gives a brave and STARTING AT $75. in the building, including the art in the story. The show ends with convincing performance as the Come experience impeccable and pottery studios, the nursery the campers finding out that Lily title character. She wrestles with service and gorgeous spaces school and the dance studio. At is still alive and now lives in feminist, theological and sexual when you host your wedding every new place, there is a group Greenbelt. They present the diary issues throughout the play, oc- at the Greenbelt Marriott. of singing children to teach the to her as a gift. They also learn casionally even humorously. At Book the big day with us by audience about that room’s trea- that the cookies were not really one point the novice nun Norma, September 31, 2017 and sures. After making a wrong turn, stolen at all; the camp staff is the wonderful Hazel Thurston (a receive up to 25% off our Platinum Package and many more incentives! the campers find themselves in setting them out as refreshments high school junior), confesses to the basement and uncover an old for an end-of-camp surprise party — Teresa that she is sexually tempt- YOUR BIG DAY JUST book in a compartment in the for the campers. ed by a married man; Teresa ad- GOT BETTER. wall. The book turns out to be This show teaches both camp- mits to being in a similar affair. Greenbelt Marriott is bringing the diary of a girl named Doro- ers and the audience about the “With whom?” asks the you the vacation of your dreams. thy Donohue from the year 1937, history of early Greenbelt, as shocked Norma. 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