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Council and Greenway Center Discuss Tenant Issues, Covid by Matthew Arbach

Este artículo está disponible while Covid-19 was a factor, PetSmart, have had to make seri- en español en nuestra página several of the recent closings ous adjustments to accommodate web www.greenbeltnewsreview. resulted from vicissitudes in the pandemic restrictions. com. retail environment, with Hunan CP and its staff of 65 man- Combined Properties (CP), Treasure closing before March ages around 550 tenants on both owner of Greenway Center, is and Modell’s at the beginning of the East and West Coasts. Of committed to making sure the March. this portfolio, around 380 ten- center remains a vibrant and Currently, there are five vacan- ants have made requests for rent healthy city stakeholder in the cies at the property, with three relief, which is now maxed out. face of the nation’s recent eco- new prospects in negotiations to According to Executive Vice nomic challenges. On December replace them. Property Manage- President of Acquisitions and 7, representatives met with the ment Vice President Holly Haley Development Andrew McIntyre, Greenbelt City Council to pro- said that while certain tenants “cash flow has greatly dimin- RECREATION GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO vide a picture of Greenway’s like Capitol One and M&T Bank, ished,” yet many tenants are Megan Young places a candle in the Greenbelt Museum win- struggles, victories and short- and Safeway and various medical of- “still well capitalized,” with the dow as part of the video A Candle in the Window, directed by long-term future. fices have done well, the majority Chris Cherry and produced by Greenbelt Recreation. To see Their main focus now is ten- of other tenants, such as Ross See GREENWAY, page 11 the rest of the video go to https://youtu.be/DOmR_6S0zF4. ant retention. CP stressed that Dress For Less, Party City and NASA Worksession Ponders Scouts Food Drive Concerns and Reassurance by Cathie Meetre In the Greenbelt City Coun- divests facilities which cannot that moving the fence line back cil’s annual worksession with cost-effectively be re-tooled. was a desire, he stated categori- the NASA Goddard Space Flight Divested Property cally that there was no intention Center (GSFC), held December Councilmember Judith Davis to develop the strip between the 9, discussions ranged widely over referred to a “rumor” that GSFC fence and the road, saying “We the mutual interests of Greenbelt might pull the fence line back would never divest into anything and GSFC. After Center Director from Greenbelt Road and possibly like that. We would only increase Dennis Andrucyk described the sell the newly-exposed area to center’s exciting upcoming mis- businesses. While Rubilotta said See NASA, page 6 sions and initiatives in science and technology, attention focused on more earthly topics. Associ- GHI Installs Solar Panels ate Center Director Ray Rubilotta presented the current status of On Administration Complex PHOTO BY AARON MARCAVITCH AARON BY PHOTO the Preferred Master Plan for the Scout families from Pack 202 collect food for their annual food next 20 years, noting that council by Deanna Dawson drive, this year with social distancing in place. See story, page 7. should not assume the full plan would be built given that, of The Greenbelt Co-op Super- be set up in the yard behind the the preceding master plan, only market and the Greenbelt Baptist buildings. From the Archives about 30 percent came to pass. Church soon won’t be the only Sustainable Energy Systems Rubilotta also divulged that al- establishments in town with a (SES) of Frederick, Md., owns though the budget for missions roof-top solar array. Solar panels the solar panels and is installing Community Holiday CARE would likely increase, spending are going up at the administra- them at no cost to GHI. GHI has on infrastructure was expected to tion complex of Greenbelt Homes entered into a power purchase Drive Aids Tibetan Refugees decrease. Inc. (GHI) housing cooperative agreement with SES, who will The focus of the current mas- on Hamilton Place. According to sell the power produced by the by Russell Greenbaum ter plan, according to Rubilotta, Steve Skolnik, vice president of panels to GHI at a fixed rate that is engineering facilities, rather the GHI board of directors, solar is lower than Pepco’s. This lower – Greenbelt News Review, De- funds will be made. than the science and flight proj- panels will be installed on the electricity price is expected to cember 1, 1960 The Greenbelt drive ties in ects/programs theme, central to roofs of the main office building, offset about one-quarter of GHI’s An unprecedented holiday gift with CARE’s regular holiday the previous plan and now mostly warehouse and carpentry shop, CARE campaign sponsored by gift campaign, in which people completed. The new Master Plan and a ground-based array will See SOLAR, page 8 the Greenbelt community will are encouraged to send a food upgrades some existing buildings, provide food packages for Ti- package abroad in the name of creates some new facilities and betan refugees who have fled the someone else in place of a gift. Chinese Communist invasion of This helps to solve the problem their country. Presently harbored of the long Christmas shopping in India, their plight has been list. The purchaser of the CARE What Goes On previously little publicized. package sends a special greeting Organized by Seymour Ka- card provided by CARE to notify Thursday, December 17 plan, 71-H Ridge Road, who is the person that a gift package has 1 to 3 p.m. Free Produce Dis- serving as permanent chairman, been sent in their name. tribution, Community Center the campaign has received the The new twist, which has Monday, December 21 enthusiastic support of every never before been attempted by 8 p.m. City Council Work- church group in the city plus CARE, is that all of the food session: Public Education on leading civic organizations. Rep- packages bought by local resi- Collective Bargaining Process resentatives of these groups have dents will be distributed to one (non-police) formed the committee which will particular needy group abroad. All council meetings are vir- direct the campaign. All promo- The refugees from Tibet will be tual. See the meetings calendar tional expenses will be paid by told of Greenbelt’s great concern at greenbeltmd.gov for agendas the Twin Pines Savings and Loan about their difficult situation and and information on public par- Association. An unusual feature the city’s desire to feed as many ticipation in these meetings. PHOTO BY JILL CONNOR BY PHOTO is that no formal solicitation of See CARE, page 5 Solar panels on a GHI end unit Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, December 17, 2020

Correction The obituary for Christa Letters to the Editor Leckliter in last week’s is- sue contained some incorrect Ewok Displays His How did Greenbelt ever sur- information. Christa was born vive all those decades before the at Prince George’s Hospital in Buy Nothing Spirit! invasion of year-round, fossil-fuel Cheverly and grew up with her What a joy to see the full- belching “landscape” crews? family in Greenbelt. It wasn’t color photo of Ewok in the De- Looking for budget cuts in until much later in life that she cember 10 issue adorned in his the Greenbelt or GHI budgets? moved to Virginia to live with new Santa suit gifted to member I suggest cutting some of the her son Donald. She resided Flory Leitz on the local Buy unnecessary pollution, noise and in Fredericksburg, but actu- Nothing Project Greenbelt group! road blockages caused by these ally died in her son’s home in While Ewok doesn’t look par- oversized, out-of-proportion Locust Grove, Va. The News ticularly thrilled, 661 members “landscape” services. Get a rake! Review regrets the errors. of the community are currently If you can’t rake, hire a kid! If loving sharing treasured items, you can’t afford a kid, well, just friendship, expertise and gratitude leave the leaves where they lie. safely when it feels like we have Greenbelt will survive. Holiday Decoration become so isolated from each Jeff Lemieux other. As an affiliate group of Pictures Wanted! the Buy Nothing Project operat- Send us your high-resolu- ing across the state, country and tion photos of holiday lights internationally, we give where and decorations to add a we live and share gifts freely to splash of holiday connect us to each other. Not pizzazz to the next only gifts, we share gratitude too, two weeks of the which is both fun to do and so News Review. necessary in today’s world. With more than 24,000 people living in Greenbelt, we hope that this is one of dozens of Buy Nothing Project groups es- tablished in our community and beyond! Please feel free to search us up on Facebook and share your gifts of abundance. We are in a Buy Nothing Project desert which means administrators for Buy Nothing Project groups are Letters Policy dearly needed in surrounding The News Review reserves the right not to publish any letter communities such as Berwyn submitted. Letters are considered accepted when published. Heights, College Park, Lanham All letters must include the letter writer’s name, physical address and Beltsville. You can contact and telephone number. Only the name will be published; the News me at melissaehrenreich@gmail. Review will consider withholding the name upon request. com to learn how you can start All letters are subject to editing for reasons of space, libel, pri- up your own Buy Nothing Proj- vacy, taste, copyright and clarity. ect group to spread the love this holiday season. PHOTO BY JILL CONNOR BY PHOTO Melissa Ann Ehrenreich New larger and more colorful signs indicating the Greenbelt mask policy have been placed around town. The new PG County Hillside Tunnel Trail restrictions, which started December 16, include no indoor Greenbelt Thank you to the GHI Wood- dining, but take out is still available. Outdoor dining is limited lands Committee for the delight- to 50% capacity. Casinos and retail stores are limited to 25% fully playful new Hillside Tunnel capacity. Indoor gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 News Review Trail. We have taken our two people and outdoor to 25 people. 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STAFF Katie Pugliese Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Ann Bauman, Kathryn Beard, Judy Bell, Letty Bonnell, Jerry Bonnell, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Asha Brown, Alan Burt, Rick Coleman, Jill Connor, Jeannette Connors, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Leigh Ellis, Ana Cut the Mow & Blow Fernandez-Napp, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Elizaberth Gardner, Jon Gard- ner, Melanie Gaschick, Jim Giese, Patrick Gleason, Jim Gray, Mary Halford, Kyla Landscape Crews Hanington, Amy Hansen, Butch Hicks, Peggy Higgins, Donna Hoffmeister, Larry How about a little relief from Hull, Jeff Jones, Tom Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Jurling, Lesley Kash, the noisy, noxious, driveway- Elisabeth Kevorkian, Amina Khalifa, Sue Krofchik, Michael Kusie, Sandra Lange, Amanda Larsen, Sylvia Lewis, Marcie Lissauer, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Neil blocking “landscape” crews? Last McFarb, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Rahul Mehta, Mary Moien, Elaine summer, when no leaves were Nakash, Carolina Napp-Avelli, Patricia Novinski, Diane Oberg, Julie Rapp, Peter falling, the landscape contrac- Reppert, Sandy Rodgers, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Carl Seely, René Sewell-Raysor, tors would nevertheless line out Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Beth Terry, Nancy Tolzman, Jeff Travis, a deafening armada of smoke Joanne Tucker, Jan Wolf, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby . machines to blow dust and the CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: [email protected] occasional grass clipping back HOA information at: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution: and forth across Ridge Road. Talk about pollution without a ANN BAKER MARY BY PHOTO Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc. purpose! Elf on the Shelf (His name is Nelson.) 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Thursday, December 17, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events Library to Suspend Collaborative Listening Curbside Pickup To Build Relationships Juried Art, Craft Fair Due to the surge in corona- The Prince George’s Com- The Greenbelt Recreation ARTS Program is sponsoring an extended online edition of the city’s virus cases, the Prince George’s munity Collaborative Resolu- annual Festival of Lights Juried Art and Craft Fair. This event runs until Sunday, December 20. County Memorial Library Sys- tion Center (PGCCRC) offers a Guests can shop safely online with 54 regional fine artists, artisans and authors. Wares available tem is temporarily suspending virtual learning series designed for purchase include wall art, housewares, clothing, accessories, books, seasonings, soaps and more. curbside service from Monday, to help improve relationships be- Shoppers can also purchase tickets for online events through the Greenbelt Arts Center and mer- December 21, through Tuesday, tween individuals, whether fam- chandise supporting the Greenbelt Museum and Greenbelt Nursery School. To access the fair, guests January 12. The library buildings ily, neighbors or work colleagues. should visit greenbeltmd.gov/craft. For additional information, email Anne Gardner at agardner@ will be closed to staff during This local mediation center has greenbeltmd.gov. this period to ensure their and partnered with the Greenbelt Co- customers’ safety. Book drops op Supermarket and Pharmacy to will also be closed, as there will help fulfill one of the city’s goals be no staff in the building to of building a community that process returned items. Curbside embraces diversity and fosters service is scheduled to resume on relationships across cultural and Wednesday, January 13. ethnic lines. The online library will still The four-part series, on suc- be available 24/7 with access cessive Saturdays starting Janu- to ebooks, audiobooks, online ary 9 from 10 a.m. to noon, is resources, virtual library card called Collaborative Listening for registration and account renew- Relationship Building. The goal als. Customers may place hold of the series is to help families requests for physical materials and individuals develop tools during the suspension period, but to better communicate in ways holds will not be processed until that strengthen their relation- staff returns to the buildings. ships, even when conversations Library staff will telework are hard. Developing these skills during the temporary suspension will help individuals closed in at period, continuing to serve cus- home by the coronavirus and on tomers through the Ask a Librar- a collective level when the com- ian/Biblio Consulta service, the munity begins to reconnect as the online library and social media. pandemic subsides. UDVARDY MATT BY PHOTO

This service will operate with The topic of the January 9 HJELMROOS-KOSKI MERVI BY PHOTO Amy Castner of Iron Oak Pottery is one modified hours: Mondays through session is Listening When It’s Ikumi Kayama, seen here sketching at Denver of the Friday Night Potters based at the Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. Custom- Hard. The remaining sessions Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado, is a Community Center. Other members of ers may contact library staff at are: January 16, Speaking When scientific and medical illustrator who lives in the group are Karen Arrington (Soulful 240-455-5451 or askalibrarian@ Emotions Are High; January 23, Riverdale. She creates richly-detailed paintings Potter) and Jonathan Gordy (Lawpots). pgcmls.info. Regular call center Asking Questions That Encour- of animals, available as prints and cards. Kayama hours will resume on Tuesday, age Understanding; and January recently worked with the bird banding lab at January 12 at 1 p.m. 30, Brainstorming for Agreements Patuxent Wildlife Refuge to create a series of The library parking lot will and Resolutions. commemorative artwork to celebrate 100 years still serve as a hot spot for drive- All sessions are free of bird banding. Proceeds from the sale of these up Wi-Fi during the closure. and can be accessed through prints will benefit the refuge. Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/ collaborative-listening-for- relationship-building-tickets- Golden Age News 130063903637?aff=ebdssbeac. Happy and healthy holiday Or simply go to eventbrite. greetings to all Greenbelt senior com and search for Collabora- Matthew Hanson of Culinary Perspectives, based citizens. Whether or not a cur- tive Listening. For more infor- in Ellicott City, creates cookbooks based on family rent member of the Greenbelt mation email the PGCCRC at recipes. He goes to people’s houses to learn about and Golden Age Club, any Greenbelt [email protected]. photograph their favorite recipes, and includes their senior is invited to join the on- tips on how to make the dishes. The idea began in line meetings and mingle with a 2015 as a graduate school project, and Hanson says friendly group. “I fell in love with the idea of learning more about The club has been success- people and their cultures through food.” fully meeting online for a couple Connect Virtually of months now. Meetings are at Across Greenbelt

the regular time, 11 a.m. each Connecting Across Greenbelt GUERIN JANINE BY PHOTO Wednesday, via Zoom or by tele- is a group of residents who gath- phone call-in. To join the Zoom er virtually to build relationships or phone list, contact Rebekah across neighborhoods and to un- Sutfin, the city’s therapeutic rec- derstand current challenges for all reation supervisor (senior & in- Greenbelters. To research ways GCC Green Team clusion programs), at 240-542- to cope in these difficult times, Hosts Holiday Party 2056 (leave a message) or at the group has built a Caring and The Green Team of Green- [email protected]. Connecting Toolkit in association belt Community Church, United It is fun to share news of with leading mental health and Church of Christ invites the com- what everyone is doing, and won- community health leaders. The munity to a multicultural Simple derful to see people’s faces again. group invites members of the Holiday Outreach Party on Sun- And there still are monthly pre- community and their families to day, December 27, at 7 p.m. Con- sentations. Recently, Betty Timer access clinically proven mind- tact Jane Young at gccjane@aol. led a quiz related to holiday mu- ful focusing techniques at bit.ly/ com for information and for the sic. And as each piece was iden- mind4dr and a focusing tool for Zoom link. This takes the place tified, many participants broke all ages at bit.ly/focusbottle. of the monthly Environmental into song! It was a fun day. To find out about the group’s Justice program held every fourth Late December meetings: monthly meetings, Connecting Sunday of the month, which will December 23 – no meeting Across Greenbelt: Community resume in January. Come share December 30 – celebrate New Conversations, email community- holiday traditions and how cele- Year’s Eve with the Golden Ag- [email protected]. The brations have changed this strange ers. December 17 topic is Family year. Traditions.

Art Classes Registration Open Give the gift of experience, knowledge and skill this holiday season by signing up your loved GUTENBERG! THE one for a Greenbelt Recreation visual art or performing arts class. MUSICAL! Classes start in early January. by Anthony King and Scott Brown, directed by Zach Walsh Most classes are currently virtual. Fridays and Saturdays, December 11, 12, 18 and 19 Find more information by going Online: to greenbeltmd.gov/recreation and greenbeltartscenter.org clicking on Winter Classes. Coming Soon: Twelfth Night: Jan 8 - 10 Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, December 17, 2020 Obituaries Our condolences to the family Stephen Fisanich had no voice and volunteered for and friends of Stephen Fisanich, countless other community needs. a longtime Greenbelter and mem- Steve loved camping, garden- ber of St. Hugh’s Church, who ing, tinkering, dancing, especially died on December 13. polka dancing, and singing. He Congratulations to Caitlin Hig- loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and gins and J.D. Flanaghan on their passed that love down to all his marriage on Saturday, Decem- children. ber 12. The wedding ceremony Steve is survived by his broth- took place in their beautifully ers George Fisanich of Fairfield, lighted and decorated yard on Pa., and Frank Fisanich of Adel- Gardenway. The fine, mild eve- phi; his children Steve Fisan- ning weather contributed to mak- ich (Genevieve), Greg Fisanich ing the occasion enjoyable for all (Cathy), Joe Fisanich and Susie who attended. The couple grew Derdeyn (Mike); and his grand- up in Greenbelt and have known PHOTO COURTESY THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO each other for many years. Their Stephen Fisanich children Jason Flanagan (Leslie), Holly Ferguson, Sophia and Sa- neighbors, family and friends wish them a future of health and Stephen Fisanich, age 92, died mantha Derdeyn and Nicholas Fisanich. happiness. on December 13, 2020, after a Share your accomplishments, long battle with dementia. He Interment will be on Decem- ber 23, 2020, at Gate of Heaven milestones and news in the Our was born on May 29, 1928, in Neighbors column. Send details Spangler, Pa. Steve was the third Cemetery in Silver Spring. He will be greatly missed and re- of your news items to editor@ youngest of 11 children, the son greenbeltnewsreview.com. of a coal miner and was raised membered fondly by all who during the Great Depression. He knew him. later proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mowatt’s Christmas GCC Hosts Online In 1958, he married Ethel Mae JILL CONNOR BY PHOTO Christmas Concert Goldian, his wife of nearly 51 Concert Zooms On! Sara, 4, shows off her Menorah and Christmas tree on Monday, The Greenbelt Community Through the wonders of tech- years. In 1962, they moved to the fifth night of Hanukkah. Church, United Church of Christ nology, Mowatt Memorial Unit- 6-E Plateau Place in Greenbelt will have a Christmas concert ed Methodist Church (UMC) where they raised their family on Saturday, December 19 at 7 is pleased to offer their annual and lived for over 40 years. Steve p.m. Music can bring relief and Christmas concert. On Saturday, worked for the Government Print- joy during periods of uncertainty December 19, starting at 8 p.m., ing Office as a painter and retired and stress. Ken, Josh and Ian they are sponsoring an evening Drop us a Line! in 1992 after 30 years. Littlefield invite people to watch of magical music. Both classic Steve was a devoted Catholic Electronically, that is. and listen as they celebrate the and contemporary pieces will be and lived a life of service. He birth of Jesus through song and presented. sang in the church choir since he [email protected] reading of several passages from The concert is the combined was a child and continued until To be Published in Greenbelt theNews Bible. Review Email kenlittlefield1@ December 17, 2020 effort of Mowatt, College Park he was no longer able. Some aol.com for Zoom link. will remember “Mr. Fish” moni- UMC, St. John’s and Univer- toring the door at St. Hugh’s sity of Maryland students. This luncheon, making sure the kids is a virtual concert on Zoom. didn’t leave Grenoble Hall with All participants maintained social Obituaries soda cans, or watching over them distancing or wore masks. See The News Review pub- “To give and to be generous are attributes of Mine; during recess. Steve also spent the ad on page 8 for details on lishes obituaries of Greenbelt well is it with him that adorneth himself with My decades as an active member joining the concert. residents, past or present. virtues.” – Bahá’u’lláh in the Knights of Columbus at You write it or we will if Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic you prefer. A photograph and National Shrine. He was an om- service information should be Greenbelt Bahá’í Community budsman for area nursing homes included. There is no charge. www.greenbeltbahais.org advocating for the residents that

The Bible Says… Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church The Ten Commandments 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors CATHOLIC COMMUNITY #10-You Shall Not Covet facebook.com/mowattumc of GREENBELT (Covet-Not Being Content With What You Have) 301-474-9410 During the pandemic, we Exodus 20:17 Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor gather VIRTUALLY for In person worship services cancelled for now. Liturgy of the Word Live streamingWorship on our FacebookService 10page a.m. @mowattumc. Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services Join us Saturday, December 19 Christmas concert. 10a-11a ONLINE ALL ARE WELCOME! MCFcc.org/online For ZOOM link: Mishkan Torah Congregation

[email protected] 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Rabbi Saul Oresky, Cantor Phil Greenfield Greenbelt Community Church United Church of Christ An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes your extended family Join Us on Facebook Live this Sunday at 10:15 “To give and to be generous are attributes of inMine; the 21st well century. is it Worship with us at Fridaywith evening him servicesthat adorneth at 8:00pm himself with My virtues.” – Advent 4 SaturdayBahá’u’lláh morning services at 10:00am Greenbelt Baptist Impossible, Improbable, All services and activities are currently virtual For further information, call (301) 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org Church Possible LOVE Affiliated with these movements: Conservative and Reconstructing Judaism

Biblical 1 Hillside Road 301-474-6171 Rev. Curt DeMars-Johnson Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church Confessional 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Reformed Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Gospel Centered Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community December 20 10 a.m. Join us OUTSIDE Sundays "Welcome Yule!" at 10:00am/Wednesdays Lay Leaders Abi Hanley and Eldritch; with Worship Associate Tricia Most; and (online) at 7:00pm Special Music www.greenbeltbaptist.org We explore ancient and modern ways of celebrating this time when Instagram/Facebook/Youtube we stand on the cusp between light and dark. And join us for these additional Evening Holiday Services: «101 Greenhill Rd. Greenbelt MD» www.greenbeltbaptist.org 7 pm, Sunday, December 20: Winter Solstice and Yule 301-474-4212 9 pm, Thursday, December 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve Service @GreenbeltBaptist ONLINE ONLY – Streaming information at http://pbuuc.org/news/ Thursday, December 17, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

CARE continued from page 1 of them as possible. via CARE. A Tibetan gets the Greenbelt Drive Col- Since Tibet is on the border of CARE food package. Every cent India, the Tibetans have fled into collected in Greenbelt goes into lects $636 for Tibetans – Greenbelt News Review, that country, which unfortunately the CARE package fund; all the January 12, 1961 is presently struggling hard to local expenses of the Greenbelt Tibetan refugees from the feed its own population. Al- CARE drive are being borne by Communist conquerors of their though India is doing what it can Twin Pines Savings and Loan country soon will receive $636.23 to help the refugees, the CARE Association. worth of CARE food packages packages are urgently needed to A CARE food package costs with the heartfelt good wishes maintain a subsistence diet for $1. You may pay the $1 (as of the people of Greenbelt. This the Tibetans. Lodged in remote many as you wish) to the rep- voluntarily contributed sharing of villages on the border, they have resentative of your organization our holiday meals is the result of not been noticed by the world. – he or she has the cards you Greenbelt’s 1960 year-end CARE As Kaplan explained it, “A send to those in whose name the campaign carried on in the spirit JACKMAN CHARLES BY PHOTO gift of a dollar or more sent in gift is sent. of the holiday season. the name of a friend on your A seagull stands at Ora Glen Pond in Greenbelt East. shopping list – instead of a neck- tie or some other item that may never be used – will not only help people who have received little or no aid from the outside world but will also strike a blow City Information & Events against the threatening menace of The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing Communism.” He pointed out together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. that one dollar would pay for the supplementary feeding of a fam- VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR DECEMBER 21-24 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ily of four for one month. Monday, December 21 at 8:00pm, PUBLIC EDUCATION ON City Offices will be closed Each representative on the COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCESS, (tentative), Virtual Friday, December 25, campaign committee will dis- Meeting. and Friday, January 1, in observance of the seminate information to their own Wednesday, December 23 at 8:00pm, SPECIAL MEETING- Christmas and New Year’s Holidays. organization and collect orders (See notice below) for the food packages. Twin CLOSED SESSION REFUSE/RECYCLING SCHEDULE Pines will also accept orders. In This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a Week of December 21 and December 28 addition, boxes will be placed meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. For information on pub- Monday Route – no change around town and in the Coop lic participation for the virtual meetings above, visit the meetings Tuesday Route – no change food store for those who simply calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov. Wednesday Route – no change wish to contribute money toward Thursday Route – no change the campaign. SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION There will be no appliance or yard waste collections on Friday, De- All money collected will be City Council Virtual Meeting will be held online cember 25, and Friday, January 1. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 8:00 PM deposited in a special account in GREENBELT CONNECTION Twin Pines, with the books open OFFICIAL NOTICE The Greenbelt Connection will not operate on for public inspection. In addition In accordance with Section 3-305(b)(1) of the General Provisions Ar- Friday, December 25, and Friday, January 1. to the standard CARE holiday ticle of the Annotated Code of the Public General Laws of Maryland, a gift card, insert cards will be pro- closed session of the Greenbelt City Council will be held on Wednes- vided by Twin Pines which will day, December 23, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. virtually by Zoom to: 1) discuss FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS The City of Greenbelt looks forward to celebrating the winter holidays tell the recipient of the gift card the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, de- motion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evalua- with you. Programs will be tailored to the prevailing conditions. about the special purpose of the tion of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body Please visit the Greenbelt Virtual Recreation Center for event information Greenbelt campaign. has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more as it is announced. Also, mark your calendar for these upcoming programs: No goal in terms of dollars specific individuals. bought or food packages pur- The purpose of this meeting will be: 1) City Manager compensation. chased has been set for the cam- *The public may attend the Special Meeting of the City Council immediately paign, which will run through prior to the closed session and observe the vote of Council to move into closed December 31. session with the dial-in information provided below. Resident Dial-in for observation: Join By Phone: (301) 715-8592 CARE Drive for Tibet- Meeting ID: 889 6689 0600, Password: 344738 In advance, the hearing impaired is advised to use MD RELAY at 711 to sub- ans in Final Phase mit your questions/comments or contact the City Clerk at (301) 474-8000 or – Greenbelt News Review, De- [email protected]. cember 22, 1960 Bonita Anderson, City Clerk Greenbelt’s campaign to aid Tibetan refugees in India moved VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES into its final phase this week as Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING NOW local organizations cooperate in are currently vacancies on: sharing gifts with those in need AVAILABLE ON CITY OF GREENBELT • Arts Advisory Board YOUTUBE AND OTHER PLATFORMS! overseas. • Board of Elections Churches, co-ops, the Ameri- • Community Relations Advisory Board CANDLE IN THE WINDOW: Featuring City staffers can Legion, the News Review, • Public Safety Advisory Committee and other community service personnel placing a and others are helping to get • Senior Citizens Advisory Committee lighted candle in the windows of their respective the word around town. Minis- • Youth Advisory Committee facilities in hopes of one day welcoming everyone ters from their pulpits, bulletin back Available at https://youtu.be/DOmR_6S0zF4 boards, and the representatives of For more information call 301- 474-8000 GREENBELT AMERICAN LEGION 33rd ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY the various cooperating organiza- AWARDS: Recognizing this year’s outstanding Police Officer, Civil- tions are pitching in. Greenbelt Recreation ian, Volunteer, Public Works Employee and Fire Department Fire www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation The idea is appealing. You Fighter/EMT at https://youtu.be/Z2SwEGcqINo 301-397-2200 are able to honor a friend or HOLIDAY LIGHTS CONCERT – ENCORE! Enjoy an encore of the a relative by sending a gift of Check out the Winter annual Holiday Lights Concert by the Greenbelt Concert Band, under life – of food to the hungry who Activity Guide the direction of Joan Rackey. This year, we bring you an encore per- have fled Communist oppres- Registration is ongoing formance of the 2019 concert, which was filmed live. Settle in with a sion. Your friend receives from Classes begin the week of mug of cocoa or a cup of egg nog and enjoy the music! On YouTube you a card stating that a pack- January 4, 2021 at https://youtu.be/xipKk_TX4v4 age has been sent in his name Explore our Activity Guide for lots of op- LIGHT UP tions for all ages and interests. We offer THE NIGHT seasonal special events and varied rec- WITH HOPE: reation facilities and classes to provide To mark opportunities for community celebra- the season, tions, a chance to learn something new Greenbelt or improve your skills in an activity you Recreation is enjoy, all while socializing and staying active! presenting a heartwarm- Please visit our Virtual Recreation Center “EVERYTHING I HAVE ing new video www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation or give us a call at 301-397-2200 program titled IS STANDING HERE IN for more information. Light Up The FRONT OF YOU TO SEE Night With Hope: A Celebration of Music and Caring. The program features ALL I HAVE TO OFFER SEEKING LIFEGUARDS musical performances by the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Gospel YOU IS ME” AND POOL MANAGERS! Choir, the Eleanor Roosevelt Women’s Chamber Ensemble, Green- Charley Pride belt Recreation’s Creative Kids Camp, and Greenbelt vocalists The Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center is Amanda Sorensen and Aidan Larkin. The program also highlights how Greenbelt responds to neighbors in need, focusing on three now hiring lifeguards! programs that address food insecurity. Visit the Greenbelt Virtual Rec- Beltway Plaza Mall Apply now at www.greenbeltmd.gov/jobs reation Center at www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation

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NASA continued from page 1 the buffer back from 193 but not to put in gas stations or (fast food restaurants).” Within GS- FC’s perimeter, divested facilities would likely go to other federal agencies or university affiliates desiring proximity to GSFC for research and collaboration. He stated that the agency in charge of the disposition would be the General Services Administration (GSA), not NASA. Area 400, which is separated from the main campus, has no future anticipated use and would be turned over to GSA for dispo- ELAINE NAKASH BY PHOTO sition. Davis and Councilmember 1-A Gardenway is ready for the holidays. Rodney Roberts both expressed concerns, based on GSA being a main proponent for siting an GSFC NASA COURTESY PHOTO industrial facility in the middle Map of Preferred Plan for GSFC. Pink areas are slated for dives- of the Beltsville Agricultural titure, with crosshatched areas destined for conversion to porous Research Center. They doubted surfaces. that GSA would respect the envi- ronmental values and, as Roberts one feeling unsafe working in and student programs. Despite said, “let the trees grow back.” person is fully backed by NASA the pandemic, some 300 students Maglev Concerns in staying home. He stressed (including 50 high schoolers) par- In response to Mayor Pro Tem that the onsite strategy is based ticipated in virtual summer intern- Emmett Jordan, Rubilotta af- on science, metrics and data with ships working with GSFC scien- firmed GSFC’s opposition to health as first priority. Entering tists and engineers. In response a Maglev train yard site. One staff complete a health screening to a question from Councilmem- proposed location is near the including temperature, contact ber Leta Mach, he described NASA space geodesy facility analysis and symptom screening. how GSFC’s programs extend which relies for its work on a If an employee tests positive (and beyond Prince George’s County One of Santa's elves and one of his reindeer can be seen at relatively dark night sky. He a handful have) a strict cleaning schools to include home-schooled 1 Court Gardenway. said that a formal position on this protocol is overseen by the medi- students, students in Baltimore - Photos by Glenn Harris development has been submitted cal director and contact tracing is and others across the country. A by GSFC. In response to Davis, thorough. recent program (currently sus- Rubilotta divulged that GSFC is With the Covid-19 suspension pended due to the pandemic) with also concerned by the Maglev of line 15-X of The Bus and county schools routes all students routing that intersects with the construction related to GSFC’s visiting the Owens Science Cen- employee entrance ramps from entrances, Jordan expressed con- ter to the nearby Goddard Visi- the Baltimore-Washington Park- cerns about access from Cipriano tor Center, as well. Gabrys also way. Rubilotta promised Jordan Square bus stops. He received described ongoing discussions to that relevant submittals would be assurances that GSFC is working extend GSFC’s relationship with copied to the city. with the county on transporta- DuVal High School. New Building tion issues associated both with Gabrys said that the educa- Director of Management Op- the pandemic and construction tion program’s goals were not erations Dave Reth introduced activities and that access will be NASA-specific, defining success the campus’s newest structure, a available by Cipriano Square to from a workforce point of view combination laboratory and of- bus riders and the disabled, with as a student staying in a related fice area, constructed to LEED the gate open for full access for field – for example, becoming a Silver standards and including a few hours at the start and end science teacher or an engineer. bio-retention ponds. In response of each work day. to a question from Davis, Reth Education BEARD KATHRYN BY PHOTO said that though the Greenbelt Director of Education Bob Ga- Christmas in Greenbelt campus now has little solar in- brys recounted the extensive par- stalled, as plans evolve they will ticipation by GSFC in both intern identify opportunities. He men- tioned, however, that GSFC’s Wallops Flight Facility (near Chincoteague, Va.) has a 4.5-megawatt array alongside its runways. Additional environmen- tally friendly initiatives include reductions in non-porous surfaces and the return to meadow status of demolished sites. Reth re- ported that the GSFC’s deer and Canada geese were appreciative of the pandemic-related reduction in campus activity. GSFC and Covid-19 Rubilotta described the NASA Covid-19 framework which de- fines four stages, with GSFC now at level three. Only individuals providing “touch labor” and sup- porting mission operations are on site, approximately one-third of the usual population. An- drucyk remarked that the center was being extremely productive in this mode, more than he had expected. According to Rubilotta, any-

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Thursday, December 17, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 Local Church and ERHS Group Scouts Lead Successful Scouting for Food Drive Distribute Christmas Cheer by Aaron Marcavitch by Gary Childs Greenbelt Cub Scout Pack 202 you for organizing the food drive MCF Community Church would like to extend a rousing to benefit our pantry. That is (Maryland Christian Fellowship scouting “Thank You!” to all of a splendid donation. All the Community Church) and an El- the community residents who items have now been sorted and eanor Roosevelt High School donated to Scouting for Food shelved and are ready for our cli- (ERHS) student club, TLC this year. The collection points ents. We’re grateful for the work (Truth, Love & Character), dis- and drop off at the Greenbelt done by Cub Scout Pack 202 in tributed Christmas dinner to al- Community Church were well at- helping us keep the shelves of most 60 families. Twenty-six vol- tended with many good words for our pantry well and fully stocked. unteers from the church, student the work the scouts did. The pack Please let the Scouts know that group and community carried out successfully collected 63 bags of we thank them for their support the distribution. Combining the food, at about five pounds each of our mission.” totals of the Thanksgiving and for a total of more than 300 Cub Scout Pack 202 is the Christmas meal distributions con- pounds of food. The food was community’s oldest scout troop ducted by MCF and TLC, nearly donated to the Berwyn Heights with about 40 families participat- 400 meals – almost five tons Food Pantry that services the ing in levels from kindergarten of food – were distributed by Greenbelt, Berwyn Heights and to fifth grade. Potential scouts in- around 70 volunteers. The church College Park areas. This food terested in participating in a pack is grateful for these opportunities pantry sees about an average of with activities like winter parties, to live out what they say they three to four families a day, with pinewood derbies, camping and believe and consider the freely each family unit receiving about more, can email marcavitch@ given food a metaphor for God’s Volunteers load Christmas food bags into a car. seven bags of food. During the gmail.com for details. freely given love to all people. last 12 months, the Food Pantry See Berwyn Presbyterian All those who participated in provided an emergency supply of Church’s food pantry webpage, the distribution recognize the food to 350 families comprising berwynpresbyterian.net/help-by- challenges facing many families 1,152 individuals. phone-pantry.html, for more in- during the pandemic and consider Judy Birkenhead, the Food formation. it a privilege and honor to serve Pantry coordinator, wrote, “Thank their neighbors as they are able. Pastor Jeff Warner of MCF expressed his thanks to TLC president Samantha Lynch, ERHS Principal Reginald McNeill, ERHS Facility Supervisor Eric Dent, TLC students and MCF Community Church and MCF students who volunteered. He also thanks Katie Warner and Lighthouse Church for their gen- erous food contribution, Jane Nji- hia for food coordination, Ebere Okoye and Debbie DiVirgilio for their support with the grant that made the distribution possible, All 60 bags are lined up, ready for distribution. and Tom Carter Photos, the local business that donated the reusable MCF Community Church bags used for the food.

- Photos by Jeff Warner PHOTO BY ANNA BEDFORD BY PHOTO Callum Bedford-Dillow displays a sign and food collection box.

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continued from page 1 City Notes SOLAR Reel and Meal Will Screen New on the Virtual Recreation Center: A Candle in the Window, electric bill. Energy use beyond to pare the original plan to in- Voter Suppression Documentary a heartwarming holiday greeting what can be generated by the so- clude 16 homes. Solar collec- by Cam MacQueen from city staff. Recreation Cen- lar array will be purchased from tors eventually were installed on ters are open on a limited basis Pepco, but the combined cost four homes in 2 Court Southway with classes on Zoom. Recre- of electricity from both sources (units A to D), with energy use On Monday, December 21 at be an active participant in de- 6:45 p.m., Reel and Meal will fending our democracy. ation staff delivered meals to 38 should represent a considerable and costs compared to the other seniors. savings to GHI. Skolnik expects four homes in the court with no virtually screen the documentary A discussion will follow led Rigged: The Voter Suppression by Aunna Dennis, executive di- Vintage holiday decorations the solar array to be operational solar panels. are visible through the Greenbelt in February, 2021. In 1978, GHI received a grant Playbook. The film begins at 7 rector of Common Cause Geor- p.m. with entry to Zoom begin- gia, who combines her passions Museum’s gardenside (away from GHI Home Solar from the U.S. Department of the street) window. A few GHI members have Housing and Urban Development ning at 6:45 p.m. Registration is for social impact, culture, boots- required. To sign up go to tinyurl. on-the-ground organizing and The Community Center of- recently installed roof-mounted for a second solar demonstration fers contactless pickup for Fes- solar photovoltaic energy sys- project, and solar panels were in- com/y2ky8cpk. policy, with her expertise in elec- Narrated by Jeffrey Wright, tions mobilization, issue advo- tival of Lights purchases. Artist- tems on their homes. Skolnik stalled on the roof of one row of in-Residence Rachel Cross’ art says there is a “strong positive homes in 14 Court Ridge Road, Rigged chronicles how the right cacy and voting rights. Dennis to vote has been undercut by a has worked for Rock the Vote, installation invited walk/bike/ benefit” to members who do it, to provide hot water to 20 homes drive-up expressions of “Hopes but the tree cover in the commu- in the court. Although both proj- decade of dirty tricks, including Service Employees International the partisan use of gerrymander- Union, The Whitehouse Project, and Dreams for Our Community.” nity is a discouragement. Rather ects yielded electricity savings, Therapeutic Recreation hosted than purchasing and installing the solar systems were considered ing, voter purges and the gutting the Georgia General Assembly, of the Voting Rights Act by the as well as the Lawyers Commit- 14 Golden Agers for a Zoom their own solar arrays, some costly to run and maintain, so the gathering. CARES’s Liz Park GHI members have subscribed to “solar homes” were converted to Supreme Court. The film captures tee for Civil Rights Under Law, real-time voter purges in North and as an election trainer with spoke to a University of Mary- community solar through Neigh- conventional electric heat and hot land marriage and family therapy borhood Sun, which provides water in 1982 as part of GHI’s Carolina and voter intimidation Montgomery (Maryland) County in Texas. “Rigged shows how the Board of Elections. class about Greenbelt CARES. energy from three solar farms in first community-wide rehabilita- Horticulture/Parks began win- Prince George’s County. tion project. right to vote is under attack from Reel and Meal at the New every direction and we need to Deal, a monthly film series fo- ter maintenance on lawnmowers. A Solar Pioneer For More Information Refuse/Recycling collected 27.60 This isn’t GHI’s first foray Anyone interested in GHI’s let people know about it,” said cused on environmental justice, executive producers Mac Heller social justice and animal rights tons of refuse and 13.71 tons of into solar power. In 1975, GHI early solar projects can read recyclables. Building Maintenance entered into a cooperative agree- about them in the News Review and Timothy Smith. “Unless we issues, is organized by Beaver- act now and seek to protect and, dam Creek Watershed Watch supervised installation of touch- ment with Goddard Space Flight archives (greenbeltnewsreview. less water fountains, and deliv- Center for a solar heat experi- com/archives). Online issues from yes, augment the right to vote, Group, Green Vegan Network- we will witness the slow bleed- ing, Utopia Film Festival and the ered two air purifiers for exercise mental project. The February 20, 1964 through 1982 were scanned rooms at the Greenbelt Aquatics 1975 issue of the News Review from newsprint originals as part out of our democracy.” Prince George’s County Peace & This screening is timely as it Justice Coalition. & Fitness Center. stated that the signing of the of the Greenbelt Archive Project After several feline adoptions, agreement “may be the start of (see greenbeltarchive.org), replac- comes less than a month before For more information visit the runoff elections in Geor- the New Deal Café website the Animal Shelter houses two the most significant develop- ing the harder-to-read microfilm- kittens, three cats and four dogs. ment in Greenbelt’s history since based pdfs that had been on the gia, where the Voter Suppression (newdealcafe.com/events/reel-and- Playbook will be operating at full meal/) or Facebook page. The popular Dog Park is pa- the federal sale of the original Archives website. More of the trolled daily. homes to Greenbelt Homes, Inc.” new pdfs will be uploaded over throttle. Watch and learn how to (greenbeltnewsreview.com/issues/ the coming months. GNR19750220. pdf). The Wash- ington Star ran a feature story on the project and speculated that Greenbelt might be the first commu- nity in Prince George’s Coun- ty to warm its homes with so- lar heat. The project got off to a bumpy Happy start, however, when parts for LARSEN AMANDA BY PHOTO the planned so- Greenbelters were excited to see the first snow of the season on Holidays! lar collectors Wednesday, but Sophie the cat prefers to stay inside while her were difficult humans play outside in the snow. and costly to As we near the end of procure, forc- BENJAMIN RON BY PHOTO an unexpected year, I ing the project Greenbelt Lake fountain at night am reflecting on how we view ‘home.’ It’s a M O W A T T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H place we cherish and C O L L E G E P A R K U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H S T . J O H N E V A N G E L I C A L L U T H E R A N C H U R C H call our own. Whether H O P E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H you are able to spend L E X G O H P I A N O D U O time with your family P R E S E N T this holiday season or not, I hope that you, too, are rediscovering the meaning of home and the significance it A Little Light holds for you. Cheers to new of Mine beginnings! A N O N L I N E C H R I S T M A S C O N C E R T C E L E B R A T I N G L O V E A N D L I G H T

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Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, Don’t Encourage a Thief www.greenbeltmd.gov/police by Sue Krofchik Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. Police tell residents: Don’t got in the vehicle, he demanded the man as he was driving away. make it easy for car thieves. the keys. She refused to give As he attempted to flee, he was Shooting terfeit bill. The employee refused December 3, 11:17 a.m., 6100 to accept the bill and the woman There are many ways to steal a them to him and he fled on foot. involved in an accident with an- Breezewood Court. Officers re- left. A short time later a man vehicle and this past week had He did not get very far away other vehicle and a police cruiser. sponded to a report of the sound entered the store, paid for some several examples. because the woman was able to The car came to a stop after it of gunshots and found that three merchandise and then threw the Some cars were stolen after identify him. This was his first struck the M&T Bank building. people fired shots at another- per change at the cashier before he being left unlocked and with the crime of the day. He was arrested on the scene and son and then fled on foot. The left. Both he and the woman then engine running. One was a Toy- His second crime of the day was released to the Department man who had been shot fled in a reentered the store together, threw ota Sienna, taken from the 9200 was his downfall. This 41-year- of Corrections for a hearing be- white Acura. There were no other a store sign at the cashier and block Springhill Lane on Decem- old nonresident was arrested and fore a district court commissioner. reports of injuries but several ve- then fled in a red Toyota. ber 9 and recovered three days charged with motor vehicle theft, The next case involves later by D.C. Metropolitan Police, attempted motor vehicle theft, a woman in the 9100 block hicles were damaged. Burglary without the tags. A Honda Pilot second degree assault and sev- Springhill Lane who was unload- Attempted Robbery December 5, 4:49 a.m., 121 December 4, 5:53 p.m., Centerway. A witness saw a man was also taken on December 9 eral traffic citations when he fled ing groceries from her Toyota Breezewood Court near Spring- wearing dark clothing enter the from the 6200 block Breezewood Safeway after he removed keys RAV4 when a man wearing a hill Lane. Five youths approached Co-op Supermarket after walking Court using these same means. from a woman’s jacket pocket. black jacket drove off with it. It two others who were playing through the unlocked outer doors, An attempted vehicle theft oc- She was shopping inside Safe- was recovered the next day by basketball and demanded the carrying a tire iron. When he saw curred in the 7300 block Hanover way at 6:28 p.m. when the man D.C. Metropolitan Police in the cell phone of one of them, who the witness, he fled and got into a Parkway on December 4 when a grabbed the keys and fled. She 5100 block of Alabama Avenue refused to hand it over. One of dark colored SUV that was being woman in her vehicle in a park- tried to prevent him from enter- S.E., Washington, D.C. the five displayed a handgun. operated by a second man. ing lot was approached by a man ing her 2015 Chevrolet Impala, at Some thefts are unremarkable. who told her to get out of the which time he pushed her to the Nothing exciting. For example, Then all five assaulted one of Vandalism the basketball players, took his December 5, 11 a.m., 6218 car. When she got out, she took ground. The woman approached a blue 2001 Chrysler Town and cell phone and then returned it to Breezewood Drive. The glass her keys with her. When the man a nearby officer and pointed out County van with Virginia tags him. The other basketball player front door to an apartment build- UUZ8761 was taken on Decem- was thrown to the ground and ing was broken out. ber 6 from the 8000 block Man- suffered a minor injury. All five December 6, 2:03 p.m., 5821 dan Road. then fled on foot. Cherrywood Lane. The sliding Remember: Don’t make it easy for car thieves. Assault glass door of a residence was December 6, 3:26, p.m., 6242 broken out. Greenbelt Road. A man ap- December 12, 11:39 p.m., proached another man who was 5917 Cherrywood Terrace. Eggs standing at the drive-through were thrown at the window and window at Wendy’s awaiting his balcony area of a residence. A order. He apparently got angry person possibly involved was with the man in line for taking wearing a red coat with fur on too long and assaulted him. The the hood and was seen fleeing “WHEN THE POWER man in line was treated on the the area. scene for a head laceration. Vehicle Crime OF LOVE OVERCOMES Theft A possibly unlocked vehicle in THE LOVE OF POWER, December 7, 3:15 p.m., 7595 the 8200 block Canning Terrace THE WORLD WILL Greenbelt Road. A wallet was was rummaged through. Loose taken from a purse in a shopping change was taken from a possi- KNOW PEACE” cart at Safeway. bly unlocked vehicle in the 7700 Jimi Hendrix Counterfeit Money block Mandan Road. In the 8000 December 12, 8:07 p.m., 5910 block Greenbelt Station Parkway Greenbelt Road. A woman came a window was broken out to gain Beltway Plaza Mall into CVS and attempted to pur- access but nothing appeared to chase merchandise using a coun- have been taken. Introduction to The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information Mindfulness Meditation A 5-week series, leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved starting January 7th, 2021 crimes reported in the blotter. Mindfulness meditation helps support our resilience during Call 1-866-411-TIPS. change and enhances our relation- ships. 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A Review GREENWAY continued from page 1 Realty 1, Inc. GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! outcome unclear over “who will potential safety hazards at the Our 33rd Year in Greenbelt be left standing.” He said they Dollar Tree. Property Manager Enhanced by Virtual Format are focused on stabilizing the ten- Carolissa Smith acknowledged 301 982-0044 ant base, and that “we are in the that the corporation has had a by Melissa Sites thick of it, dealing with business tendency towards “dragging their owners every day. We are dealing feet” with complaints. Haley R1MD.com with livelihoods, some of which asked for patience, as the CP Linda Ivy 301-675-0585 have gone away in a moment.” staff is stretched thin. CP was Mark Riley 301-792-3638 H. Dwayne Taylor - 301-323-8384 He hopes to turn a corner in the amenable to assisting any efforts next two months, but there is no by the city to improve conditions Leonard Wallace - Broker guarantee of normalcy, stressing at the store. 301-675-9036 that there is “a possibility of new Councilmember Emmett Jor- vibrancy in a center like this.” dan brought up the possibility of The Leader in He said that they are beyond installing pedestrian lanes in the the point of triage and trying to parking lot. Construction Project Greenbelt Real Estate get tenants through “the best we Manager Matt Butler said that can.” this would violate the approved Jonathan Shartar, vice presi- site plan with the county, and that dent for leasing, said that despite to redesign it would be costly

PHOTO BY ZACK WALSH ZACK BY PHOTO these uncertain times, it is still “a and take several years. Council- David Koenigsberg and Aria Velz star in GUTENBERG! THE great time to get into retail,” but member Judith Davis remarked MUSICAL! at Greenbelt Arts Center. it takes “guts and risk tolerance.” that these lanes probably should McIntyre added that “to do this, have been included in the initial As a musical about the thrills the main character and the year, one must be an optimist and be- designs. lieve in a vision.” Shartar said As it is county property, any and challenges of making theater, 1450. Townhome with Addition 2 BR with GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! The two main characters pri- that, were a business to get start- improvements to Greenway Cen- ed now, by the time it opened, a ter’s bus stop would have to be insulated front addition. Remodeled is an apt choice for a quarantine marily share the show with their kitchen and bath. Oak hardwood floor- large percentage of the country county led and funded. CP has production. Greenbelt Arts Cen- audience through a Zoom-like ing, backyard with patio & large shed. ter’s presentation of this musi- setup, but in reality the whole would be vaccinated. He added also looked at improving the Addition With Full Bath Downstairs cal by Anthony King and Scott show has been filmed – allowing that much consideration goes into adjoining sidewalk, per the city’s 2 BR GHI townhome with large family Brown, originally developed by the actors to leave their comput- the adding of businesses to all of request, but due to the pandemic, room/bedroom on main level. Com- the lauded improv group Upright ers and roam throughout their their centers, that they must “fit excess spending has had to be pletely remodeled - opened kitchen. into the fabric” and offer “what curtailed. Jordan pointed out Citizens Brigade, is directed by houses and out into the world Need to reach us right away? Zack Walsh. Starring just two beyond. One highlight is Haunt- the community wants.” Sharter there is currently no sidewalk actors and a musician, with a few ed German Wood, a fun song- remarked that “tenants are suc- entrance to Greenway Center, a Text ‘Greenbelt’ to 88000 on cameo appearances including Sa- and-dance number, giving the cessful if they advance the center request going back 10 years. your cell phone and get an in- tan the Cat(s), the show outlines Monk’s evil Satanic backstory forward.” Even though CP has converted stant response! We can show the bare bones of what a musical as Koenigsberg, outstanding as Greenbelt Police Chief Richard some of their properties into you any listing in Greenbelt. is, while the actors satirically ex- a gleeful and maniacal villain, Bowers said that crime at Green- residential/retail developments Scan here with your plain to the audience exactly how dances out of his house and into way involves mostly shoplifting. (similar to what is proposed at cell phone and go each musical number functions in a familiar Greenbelt sward and When asked how CP is help- Beltway Plaza), there are no directly to our web- the show. stand of trees. ing their tenants to adhere to pan- plans currently to pursue this site! Search all of

Two aspiring writers, Bud While Bud and Deb don’t demic safety restrictions, Haley with Greenway Center. Council- the MLS and more. (David Koenigsberg) and Deb seem to realize that Johannes said that CP has been providing member Rodney Roberts advised information and assistance since caution over such a possibility, Senior Living 55+Community 2Br (Aria Velz), present their new Gutenberg may not be the most 2Ba condo w/fireplace & more! Remod- musical about Johannes Guten- exciting hero for a musical and the beginning, and that each busi- citing that too much develop- ness has unique challenges. CP ment in Greenbelt would hamper eled w/new kitchen, modern baths, berg, inventor of the printing that their songs are rather absurd, sunlit enclosed patio, new carpt & paint. press, hoping to catch the at- Koenigsberg and Velz present has provided social distancing quality of life and disregard the decals and safety signage as well. market focus on more open area Cape Cod Home Investors - priced to tention of Broadway producers. their musical numbers with verve sell! 3BR, 1 1/2 BA home with large CP has encouraged each tenant housing. Bud and Deb don numerous hats and talent, expertly accompa- fenced yard & 2 sheds. Sep. dining (literally!) as they zip through nied by Music Director Lucia to “think outside the box,” with Council was appreciative of rm., br &SOLDSOLD full bath on mn. lev. $208,900 their musical, introducing a cast LaNave on keyboard. Filming many tenants utilizing curbside CP’s efforts to support their ten- Estate Sale GHI 2 Bedroom townhome of characters including the hero also allows for effects, including and sidewalk services and online ants and be a part of the Green- with hardwood floors, opened kitchen & Gutenberg, love interest Helvet- lightning hands (!) and allowing ordering. Said Haley, every ten- belt community, with Davis as- breakfast bar. Large fenced backyard ica, villain Monk and henchman the actors to appear in multiple ant has been impacted by Co- serting that Greenway Center opens onto protected woodlands. Young Monk, plus many oth- guises simultaneously. vid-19 and has had “to roll with “looks very attractive compared Brick Townhome with Addition Full ers. They explain that the show Purchase tickets at the punches.” with other strip malls” in the bath on main level. Remodeled kitchen takes place in “olden times” so greenbeltartscenter.org to receive Councilmember Edward Putens area. & bath. 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Greenbelter Pragati Godbole’s Art Hopes and Dreams Uses Bright Array of Colors by Letty Wilson Bonnell

Pragati Godbole describes her painted jars, bottles, flowerpots and ornaments as “paying tribute to the smorgasbord of colors” that is her homeland – India. She came to Greenbelt from her hometown of New Delhi in 2004 to work on a doctorate in education policy studies at the University of Maryland and, with the addition of an M.Ed. degree GOLDBERG-STRASSLER JUDY BY PHOTO in educational psychology, now Artist-in-Residence Rachel Cross attaches her community art works as an international devel- installation, Hopes and Dreams for our Community, to the opment professional. fence at the Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center on Saturday, Godbole’s art-making trajec- December 12. tory began in 2017, when she participated in a Mini Maker Faire sponsored by the Green- belt MakerSpace while she was recovering from a broken foot. As she painted colorful patterns on flowerpots during one of the Maker Faire art activities, she re- called that years before, as a way to relax while working on her doctoral dissertation, she often created works on paper with her daughter’s borrowed paint set. “It felt really good,” she remembers. The artist poses with her first bulk order ready for shipping. On top After her MakerSpace experi- of the box are a few of the Christmas ornaments and terracotta pots ence, Godbole came across the which can be found on her online store. work of an artist who painted

on glass jars and bottles, which - Photos by Letty Wilson Bonnell JILL CONNOR BY PHOTO inspired her to begin painting on glass containers she collected around her house. Once she real- ized the possibilities of upcycling such vessels with vivid acrylic designs, she put out a request for empty jars and bottles to the Greenbelters Facebook group. She quickly ended up with three crates of glassware that she trans- formed into bud vases, oil cruets and soap dispensers, embellishing each with multi-colored bands of abstract patterns. For the past two years she has entered the Retro Town Fair sponsored by the Greenbelt Museum, where she LARSEN AMANDA BY PHOTO was awarded a purple ribbon in Johanna and Elizabeth Moore work on art pieces to add to 2019 for one of her painted wine- the installation on the GAFC fence. Participants received bottle cruets and second place materials via contactless pick-up and then worked in socially in 2020 for a painted terracotta distanced groups to write and draw their hopes and dreams flowerpot inspired by Turkish for our community. pottery designs. Although Godbole has not had any formal art training, she wrote poetry and took art and art history classes as a teenager in New Delhi, participating in sev- eral inter-school art competitions. This early interest in art history led her to discover artists from other cultures, such as the French Impressionist painter Georges Seurat. Her current art fuses Hand-painted vases in pastel such traditional Indian arts as the elegant linear henna designs of can be quantified or measured, Craft Fair online (greenbeltmd. mehndi and the complex border but it can certainly be felt. I hope gov/craft) where she is participat- patterns on sari textiles with the more people get opportunities to ing for the first time. pointillism of Seurat. experience this impact On her Etsy website (where for themselves by en- her username is Grand Gond- gaging with the artist wana), Godbole prominently dis- within.” plays a quote by her favorite Enjoy Godbole’s joy- poet, John Keats: “A thing of ful artwork this holi- beauty is a joy forever: Its loveli- day season by visiting ness increases; it will never pass Greenbelt’s Festival of into nothingness.” This sentiment Lights juried Art and suggests to her not only that art is eternal, but that it appeals across cultures, which is evident in her vibrantly patterned objects that reflect art from both the East and the West. Based on her own experience in the relaxing properties of mak- ing art, Godbole also believes that “creating art, regardless of

one’s skill level or the art form, GLENN HARRIS BY PHOTO is crucial to well-being and heal- A Christmas penguin is all dressed PROJECT ARCHIVES GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO ing.” She continues, “I’m not up for the season at 2 Gardenway. From the December, 1940, Greenbelt Cooperator, precursor sure if the impact on our lives newspaper to the Greenbelt News Review