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County Still Behind the Curve But Locals Start to Get Shots by Cathie Meetre

Este artículo está disponible that they’ll get a slot through the uling or appointments gone to en español en nuestra página county, are signing up at every waste. This is also likely to lead web www.greenbeltnewsreview. outlet they can locate on the web. to overbooking issues as sites com. As a result, because these sites preemptively add more appoint- Despite delivering more doses are not coordinated, resources ments than they actually have so in the last week than previously may be wasted when the extra that they don’t have empty spaces and getting over the 25,000- appointments individuals ulti- – just like airlines – and then shot barrier for first vaccinations, mately receive aren’t needed and more show up than expected. Prince George’s County still lags result in effort spent on resched- Purge Acceleration well behind any other county Intervention with Prince in Maryland as a percentage – George’s County by Mayor Co- though it’s rising fast. Using the lin Byrd accelerated the purging county’s updated numbers (which from the county’s vaccination are not yet included in the state appointments of non-residents,

PHOTO BY GLENN HARRIS BY PHOTO website), first doses have been opening up significantly more A color guard from the Bowie Police Department, led by Chief given to about 3 percent of resi- slots for residents. John Nesky, participates in the funeral procession for Corporal dents – double last week’s ratio. The addition of phase 1C on Christine Peters on January 22. See more photos, page 9. Montgomery County is at ~4.66 Monday, January 25, significantly percent of its somewhat larger increases the pool of eligible population, with Talbot County individuals. This phase includes having the largest percentage ages 65 to 74 and additional Childs to Step Down After vaccinated (10.7) and Baltimore front-line workers and is esti- County the largest count of first mated to be about 90,000 strong Three Years at GNR Helm vaccinations at just over 56,000 in the county. A local commenta- PHOTO BY SYLVIA LEWIS SYLVIA BY PHOTO by Cathie Meetre or 6.9 percent of the population. tor on the Greenbelt Facebook Sample statistics show the per- Robert Lewis proudly sports page describes it as “a lottery,” After three years at the helm Lively Approach centage of population vaccinated his vaccination sticker and new and another bewails that there are of the Greenbelt News Review, During his tenure as editor, and total first/second vaccina- Kaiser Permanente mask after forms to fill out for every ticket. Editor Gary Childs is moving on Childs has expanded the paper’s tions. Counties with small popu- he receives his first vaccination to pursue other life objectives. emphasis on sports and busi- lations, like Talbot, tend to have at the Kaiser facility in Largo. See VACCINE, page 8 Editor Emerita Mary Lou Wil- ness news. Under his sway, disproportionately higher percent- liamson has graciously agreed the News Review has kept its ages. Baltimore and Montgomery to step back into the editor role familiar look while emphasizing Counties and Baltimore City ACE Grants Fund Programs until the newspaper completes its a lively and pictorial approach to (32,398/5.5 percent) are more search for a new long-term editor. reporting. He describes achieving like Prince George’s in being This search, due to the pandemic, this balance as a “mixture of art urban. For the latest available And Food at Local Schools is currently on hold. The editorial and science.” Childs also noted state numbers see coronavirus. by Jon Gardner staff is reorganizing itself and its that, when he took on the role, maryland.gov/#Vaccine – click on processes to smooth the transition he had no idea how much he Vaccine Data. At the Greenbelt City Council teacher development projects are and keep the paper running as would need to learn. He spoke of Overbooking meeting on Monday, January 25, also solicited. The grants pro- efficiently as ever in the interim. Potential Greenbelt recipients, See EDITOR, page 2 council approved 17 Advisory gram is funded by the City of lacking any sense of security Committee on Education (ACE) Greenbelt, and the selection of Black History grants to four local schools, for proposals for funding was made a total of $8,049.47. Council also by the council based on recom- approved ACE’s recommendation mendations from ACE. to allocate an additional $3,600 This year the proposal submis- All of Greenbelt Is Invited to address food insecurity is- sion process was moved entirely sues at the six schools that serve online. Some projects will be To Celebrate Black History Greenbelt students. possible while schools are virtual ACE grants are available to and will be funded immediately. by Lois Rosado and Leeann Irwin teachers and parent-teacher or- Other projects will be funded ganizations at Greenbelt schools. once school is back in person. Este artículo está disponible This year the Greenbelt Black until February 28. Some perfor- The grants are given in response Eleanor Roosevelt High en español en nuestra página History and Culture Committee mances are intended for young- to proposals for projects or items School (ERHS) won three grants, web www.greenbeltnewsreview. has an exciting array of virtual sters and youth. Young people that enhance or enrich school- com. programs and one Popup Mu- will delight in the puppet shows based activities. Proposals for See ACE, page 8 Unity-Umoja: Unifying our seum Exhibit of Black Artifacts. that will be presented for Artful community as we strengthen our Their theme is Umoja, taken Afternoon and the Poetry Slam city. from the Swahili language, which that features youth from various means Unity. The picture shows public schools in the county. The the Adinkra symbol entire program is printed on page What Goes On for unity which comes 5, and weekly offerings will be from the Gyaman peo- highlighted. Thursday, January 28 ple of Ghana and the The committee is appreciative 7:30 p.m. Four Cities Meet- Ivory Coast. of Greenbelt Recreation staff for ing Greenbelt is a di- their support and guidance in Monday, February 1 verse city and most of the in- helping to present these virtual 8 p.m. Council Worksession: habitants appreciate its connec- programs. The Greenbelt Museum Covid-19 Relief Spending/ tions to the country’s history and will feature stories from Black Housing Security growth. The committee’s goal is Americans who helped to deseg- Wednesday, February 3 to enlighten and entertain resi- regate Greenbelt. They will be 8 p.m. Council Worksession: dents of Greenbelt, as they cel- interviewed by Councilmember Pre-Budget Meeting ebrate the many contributions Emmett Jordan. GATe will broad- All council meetings are vir- made by Black Americans to cast weekly historical factoids. tual. See the meetings calen- make America a great nation and The recreation department will dar at greenbeltmd.gov for strengthen the bonds of com- highlight four Americans who

agendas and information on munity. made significant contributions in WILLIAMSON LOU MARY BY PHOTO public participation in these Programs will begin on Sat- See BLACK HISTORY, page 8 This white-flowered hellebore blooms from Christmas through meetings. urday, February 6 and continue March. Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, January 28, 2021 Letters to the Editor Service or Garden Side

Be a Good Neighbor compared with Maryland’s large created can be summed up in a As the Covid-19 cases contin- population centers. short phrase: too complex, and ue to rise and jobs and businesses Is it the state or county gov- inadequate for the load, therefore continue to disappear, the toll on ernments that exhibit this blasé mostly broken. Our county is our residents goes unabated. attitude toward the vaccine roll- not alone. Florida had to put the Consider donating stimulus out? How many Marylanders brakes on inoculation tourism. checks to the City of Greenbelt’s have to die before the state and Finally, people with “appoint- Good Samaritan Fund or the county governments get their act ments” in our county are waiting Emergency Assistance Fund to together? Where is the outrage? 2.5 hours and more to get their help our neighbors in need. Could it be that there is a shot, according to WUSA9. Jon Bell resistance of individuals to get- Where is the urgency? Hey ting the vaccine? WTOP stated folks, getting the vaccine admin- in their Friday, January 22, news istered IS a matter of LIFE and Oh! What a State broadcast that over one third of DEATH! Get on the stick! I’m in! Maryland! the health care professionals in Frank Kayser Remember that State slogan the country have refused the vac- (See Editor’s note in box). from the ‘70s? It was Maryland’s cine! Some hospitals are offering attempt to compete with “Virginia a $500 bonus to get the shot, is for Lovers.” Personally, I liked among other incentives. Maryland’s short-lived slogan: Well, Prince George’s County Editor’s Note: On Tuesday, I thought it was a very clever must be doing something right. B. Glee play on words. Much better than According to NBC Washington January 26, Prince George’s “Maryland is for Crabs.” news, “As many as 50 percent County discontinued using the Now, the rejected slogan can of people getting vaccinations in original Covid-19 vaccination easily refer to the inept rollout of Prince George’s County are from sign-up website (which was the the Covid-19 vaccination. Accord- Montgomery and other coun- state’s) that required so much Corrections ing to Beckers Hospital Review, ties.” Montgomery County of- information and gave slots to The article on page 12 of last week’s issue should have been as of January 22, Maryland’s ficials claim a shortage of the non-residents. The county’s called “Houses of Worship Are state ranking was 35th out of 50 vaccine drove their residents to new preregistration form Now Coping with Covid”. at 39.7 percent doses adminis- another county’s services. Did the (https://covid19vaccination. tered versus doses distributed to state get the county distribution princegeorgescountymd.gov/) the state. It would appear that wrong? If Montgomery County is much simpler, requires no The Celebration of Life service for Jerry Gough in the short-supply is not the problem really did use all their supply, photographs and is filled out January 21 issue of the News Review gave an incorrect date. The at the state level. Nationally, no and half of our county’s appoint- only once to cover county Celebration of Life service for Gough will be held on Saturday, state has administered all their ments, what does that say about vaccination sites. The county January 30 at 4 p.m. Go to gatheringus.com/memorial/gerald-f- allotted vaccine. The most ef- our county’s inoculation plan? has cancelled appointments gough/6265 for the Zoom link. ficient state in this metric is our Prince George’s County now made by nonresidents – neighbor, West Virginia at 72.28 does have a pre-registration on- freeing up some hundreds percent. They must have it too line form that needs to be com- more appointments daily for easy with scattered population, pleted before getting an appoint- residents. mountains and twisting roads, ment. The websites the county

EDITOR continued from page 1 the complexities not only of the newspaper production process, Greenbelt but of the paper’s own vibe and its relationship with the city and its residents. News Review During a recent meeting, the AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER newspaper’s board thanked Childs for his service and dedication, 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 noting that it is very much to his Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 credit that for almost one-third of [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) his time with the paper and while [email protected] (ads) working 100 percent remotely, he successfully coped with the vari- [email protected] (billing) ous difficulties resulting from the website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com Covid-19 epidemic. Presidents: Alfred M. Skolnik, 1959-1977, Elaine Skolnik, 1977-1985 Keeping the Faith Mary Lou Williamson, Editor Emerita Williamson has remained firm- Gary Childs, Editor ly attached to a newspaper she has nurtured for most of her adult STAFF life. During Childs’ tenure, she 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, has continued to provide senior- Jill Connor, Jeannette Connors, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Leigh Ellis, Ana level copy editing and offered Fernandez-Napp, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Elizaberth Gardner, Jon Gard- expert guidance and feedback on ner, Melanie Gaschick, Jim Giese, Patrick Gleason, Jim Gray, Mary Halford, Kyla everything from commas to cur- Hanington, Amy Hansen, Butch Hicks, Peggy Higgins, Donna Hoffmeister, Larry mudgeons. Williamson also pro- Hull, Jeff Jones, Tom Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Jurling, Lesley Kash, Elisabeth Kevorkian, Amina Khalifa, Sue Krofchik, Michael Kusie, Sandra Lange, vides the perspective of decades Amanda Larsen, Sylvia Lewis, Marcie Lissauer, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Neil of knowledge of the newspaper, McFarb, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Rahul Mehta, Mary Moien, Elaine

the city and the personalities. AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO Nakash, Carolina Napp-Avelli, Patricia Novinski, Diane Oberg, Julie Rapp, Peter The editorial team surrounding Gary Childs works in the News Review office on a Tuesday after- Reppert, Sandy Rodgers, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Carl Seely, René Sewell-Raysor, Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Beth Terry, Nancy Tolzman, Jeff Travis, her these coming months is intent noon before the pandemic. Joanne Tucker, Jan Wolf, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby . on providing her with every as- sistance to ensure clear sailing this position, which signals her process for both the applicants CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: [email protected] and, for a few weeks in February, return to the paper following a and the newspaper. HOA information at: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution: Childs will also remain on call to sabbatical she spent writing her Notwithstanding the hiatus in help out if necessary. most recent book. actively searching for an editor, Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc. Managing Editor Editor Search those potentially interested BOARD OF DIRECTORS Key player Amy Hansen is The News Review hopes to in the role are encouraged to Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Tom returning to the newspaper in find a new editor in the next contact the newspaper at editor@ Jones, treasurer; Pat Scully and René Sewell-Raysor the role of managing editor, re- several months, after its members greenbeltnewsreview.com at any PUBLICATION DEADLINES: porting to Williamson. 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Thursday, January 28, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Local Scientists Raise Concerns About Maglev Project Impacts Community Events by Amy Carpenter-Driscoll At the Library Radio Play Auditions Astronomical Society Curbside service is available Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) Hosts Virtual Tour On January 15, the U.S. numbers, you should be some- Tuesdays through Fridays, 1 to will hold auditions over Zoom On Thursday, January 28 at Department of Transportation- what suspicious,” Kelly says. 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 1 to 5 by appointment on Thursday and 7:30 p.m. the Astronomical So- Federal Railroad Administration He published a blog post on the p.m. Customers may place new Saturday, February 4 and 6 for ciety of Greenbelt will present a and Maryland Department of Sierra Club website detailing his hold requests via the Prince February’s old-time radio plays. virtual tour of Green Bank Obser- Transportation released the Draft calculations, positing that at be- George’s County Memorial Audition slots can be arranged by vatory, home to seven radio tele- Environmental Impact Statement tween $5513 and $8269 per met- Library System catalog (catalog. emailing Director Rikki Howie scopes, including the 100-meter (DEIS) for the Baltimore-Wash- ric ton of reduced greenhouse gas pgcmls.info/polaris) or Ask a Lacewell at the address listed dish, the world’s largest steerable ington Superconducting Maglev emission, “Even if BWRR were Librarian Telephone Reference on the GAC website, greenbel- radio telescope. Sue Ann Heath- Project, commonly known as “the correct ... the maglev would still service at 240-455-5451. When tartscenter.org. erly will lead the facility tour Maglev.” The DEIS describes be an embarrassingly expensive notified that held items are In February, the series will and describe current and future the proposed project, need, al- way to fight global warming.” available, customers may book feature two short plays – Fib- research at Green Bank. All are ternatives, current environmental Effective methods of reducing pickup appointments through ber McGee and Molly: Valen- welcome. conditions and potential impacts, carbon dioxide emissions cost the PGCMLS website (pgcmls. tine Candy, and Lights Out: The This meeting will be held vir- and possible mitigation strategies. $100 per metric ton. info) or the Telephone Reference Locked Room Mystery. There tually over Zoom. The Zoom link The report includes a comparative Droege spoke to the physical service. Schedule only one will be three virtual rehearsals, will be posted before the meeting analysis between the No-Build pathway of the Maglev, which appointment for pickup unless and the final video will be posted on the Astronomical Society’s Alternative and Build Alternatives would travel through the largest there are more than 50 items to on the website on February 28. website at greenbeltastro.org. so that citizens, representatives, conservation area along the I-95 be retrieved. Items for pickup Although the actors will ap- stakeholders and businesses can corridor between here and New should be retrieved from the pear in the video, these are radio Group Forms to Plan review the potential environmen- York City. This protected area is tables placed outside the lower- plays and casting will be done tal and human impacts of the comprised of federal lands owned level entrance. Curbside service based on vocal sound and not For Electric Vehicles The City of Greenbelt GREEN Maglev. by the National Park Service, the will continue during inclement age or appearance. All roles are TEAM has begun an effort, along The night prior to the DEIS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service weather except in dangerous open and everyone is encouraged with members of the city’s Advi- release, the Maryland Coalition and the Beltsville Agricultural conditions, such as thunderstorms, to audition; this is a great oppor- sory Planning Board and Green- for Responsible Transit hosted Research Center, and state, coun- tornado warnings or ice storms. tunity for beginners who would belt Advisory Committee on En- a virtual public town hall to ty and private lands. He points Call 301-699-3500 and ask for like to try acting. Participation is vironmental Sustainability, to discuss the impacts of the Mag- out that the area functions as a Public Services or use the link entirely virtual. More information propose a standard and plan to lev project in Prince George’s whole, and “animals don’t know at pgcmls.info/contact-us for and the recordings of develop an electric vehicle fuel- County, including safety con- about boundaries, but they cross assistance. previous radio plays ing infrastructure in Greenbelt. cerns, greenhouse gas emissions, back and forth.” The habitat frag- All Prince George’s County are available at the Interested residents are invited environmental impacts, road mentation that the Maglev project Public Schools (PGCPS) students website. to join a virtual meeting to be congestion, community impacts, would cause would be detrimental have access to the library’s online held on Thursday, January 28 at and alternative project ideas. to endangered species and habi- resources with their LINK card 7 p.m. Among the guest speakers were tats that do not exist elsewhere. number. Adults may register for a GHI Bike Committee Contact John Lippert at Dr. Owen Kelly, a NASA scien- Droege raised another concern free virtual library card or renew Seeks New Members [email protected] for tist whose research areas include regarding the transfer of federal an existing card at pgcmls.info. A new year and new oppor- the agenda and Zoom access. atmospheric science, and Sam conservation lands to a private Biblio Consulta: The Library’s tunities to use your time, talents To avoid problems, give the Droege, a wildlife biologist at the corporation. “This is precedent- Spanish language call center is and energy to help the GHI com- username as it will appear in USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research setting,” he said. “None of these available at 240-455-5451 (press munity. Consider volunteering Zoom or the phone number that Center. conservation areas, which have option 2) Tuesdays through Fri- with the GHI Bicycle Committee. will be used for phoning in. Kelly challenged the Baltimore existed over 100 years, have ever days, 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, The GHI community is home Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR), been transferred to a private cor- 1 to 5 p.m. to a number of cyclists of all the company working to develop poration.” He notes that this area Homeschool Help Attention Birders ages and abilities which, in turn, Greenbelt’s First Annual Big the Maglev, on its assertions that is the only above-ground section Wednesday, February 3 at 11 makes advocacy important. The it would reduce carbon dioxide of the entire project. “You could a.m. Need help using the digi- Year is here! Whoever records committee seeks fresh new faces the most species of birds sighted emission by 2 million short tons. build another train line some- tal history resources available and ideas to make the commu- “The only way I can see to do where else, you cannot build an- from PGCMLS? Working on in 2021 up until December 29 nity more bicycle friendly for (the New Deal Café’s birthday) it is first you ignore the carbon other research center and animal projects about African American everyone. dioxide to build the track. Then conservation community some- history? Register at pgcmls.info/ will receive a gift certificate for The committee meets the dinner for two at the New Deal you ignore the carbon dioxide to where else, so I ask you whether event/4796503. The meeting link third Wednesday of the month, generate the electricity that runs this is an appropriate giveaway of will be sent the day of the pro- Café. There will be a citywide teleconferencing, of course, in the category and a backyard category. the train, and you only calculate our lands.” gram. Limit 15. age of Covid-19. To learn more the carbon dioxide in the ad- The City of Greenbelt has Learning from Home This contest will be only within about how to volunteer, contact the political boundaries of Green- vertised reduction in car travel, hired Jill Grant and Associates, The PGCMLS supports learn- John Campanile, jbelltower@ multiply it by a few decades, and an environmental law firm, to go ing from home with a wide array belt. Pictures are welcome but yahoo.com; Diana McFadden, not required, the contest is on the you can get 2 million short tons through the environmental review of online educational resources [email protected]; in reduction,” said Kelly. process and make challenges and for students in grades K-12. In honor system. What is required Jackson Tan, Jackson.tan.bs@ is a list of the birds sighted, the On the Facts page of the cases on behalf of the city. The September 2020, the Library gmail.com; or contact the GHI BWRR website, the FAQ re- DEIS is available for public re- launched the new Resources for date and time sighted for each Board Liaison, Bruce Mangum, species and as close to an exact garding neighborhood and en- view at bwmaglev.info/index.php/ Learning from Home portal at [email protected]. vironmental impacts states that project-documents/deis. There is a pgcmls.info/school. The portal location as possible described. federal agencies will analyze the 90-day comment period, ending complements the Library’s Home- proposed project’s potential con- April 22, 2021. Comments can work Support Suite to enhance sequences. “If you see numbers be submitted by email to info@ virtual learning for local students. on their website or Facebook and bwmaglev.info, by U.S. mail or there aren’t background papers through the online comment form explaining how they got those at bwmaglev.info. Senator Pinsky Seeks Scholarship Applicants State Senator Paul Pinsky is offering a scholarship to current high school seniors and to full-time and part-time degree- seeking undergraduate and graduate students who live in the 22nd legislative district. The application is available online at senatorpinsky.org. Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in addition to Pinsky’s scholarship application. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need and commitment to higher education. Awards range from $500 to $2,000. Awards from previous academ- ic years will be renewed automat- ically as long as the student has

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In Memoriam Obituaries The News Review pub- Remembering My Dad Obituaries lishes obituaries of Greenbelt residents, past or present. A Thank You to Greenbelt Corp. Christine Peters evidence technicians prior to You write it or we will returning to the Patrol Division. if you prefer. We try to in- Thank you to the News Re- per, who also died early this She co-ran three Greenbelt Citi- clude information about par- view and to Jim Giese for the re- month. Elaine, her husband Al zen Police Academies. ticipation in various activities cent tribute to my father, Gerald Skolnik, and their colleagues Corporal Peters grew up in and organizations, where the (Jerry) Gough. In it, Mr. Giese have chronicled an archive of Florida and attended Florida State person lived and something reminded me that as children, lives well led in their beloved University in Tallahassee. She be- about the family. A photo- my siblings and I never fully Greenbelt, including those of my gan her career in law enforcement graph and service information comprehended Dad’s courageous parents, Jerry and Kathy. Mrs. with the University of Maryland should be included. There is leadership and pursuit of fair- Skolnik was a respected friend, Police Department before coming no charge. ness – especially in voting access and the News Review was ea- to Greenbelt. and equitable public transit. In gerly anticipated (and sometimes Corporal Peters resided in Elli- this and all things, our mother delivered) by our family. cott City with her husband Jeff Kathrine (Kathy) joined him to In search of stories of my and two teenaged children. She advocate for their shared demo- parents’ lives, what a gift it was was an avid fan of Star Wars and PHOTO COURTESY GREENBELT POLICE GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO the Baltimore Orioles. cratic values, and they spent long to find in the online archives of Corporal Christine Peters nights talking about campaign the News Review many stories A private funeral was held on and legislative strategy. of dedication – not only of my Corporal Christine Lynn Pe- January 22, preceded by a funeral CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Their work continued when parents, but of a cadre of car- ters, age 49, died on Thursday, procession starting in Greenbelt. of GREENBELT they moved to California, where ing citizens who made Greenbelt To contribute to the family January 14, 2021, from injuries During the pandemic, we dad could be found most week- the ideal place for us growing she sustained while on duty on of Corporal Peters, send a check ends manning a voter registration up. I found the City Council’s made payable to the Greenbelt gather VIRTUALLY for Saturday, January 2. She had been Liturgy of the Word table at one of the local shopping early land use debates for Metro, investigating a vehicle crash on FOP Lodge 32 to Greenbelt centers. He was proud to have Police Station at 550 Crescent Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Edmonston Road near Sunnyside registered over 500 voters in and the maturation of the town Avenue. Road or use the GoFundMe page ALL ARE WELCOME! conservative Placer County. He we will always call home. Those As a Greenbelt Police Officer at gofundme.com/f/assistance-for- didn’t care if those voters were mpo-christine-peters. For ZOOM link: dreams have been realized, and during her 22 years of service, Republicans or Democrats, he new ones are on the horizon. she was recognized for herTo out be- PublishedSee photos, page in Greenbelt9. [email protected] Review January 28, 2021 simply wanted everyone to have May Greenbelt always be beloved standing work and contributions a voice in our government. Of all by people who care. to the community. She revamped of my father’s admirable quali- With gratitude, the department’s Evidence and ties, that pure love of people and Maureen (Gough) Decombe Property Rooms as one of the their well-being was his greatest. Richmond, Calif. “Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, One of those people was ‘Anyone who wants to be first must be the very Elaine Skolnik, icon of this pa- last, and the servant of all.’ ” – Mark 9:35

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Join us OUTSIDE Sundays January 31 10 a.m. at 10:00am/Wednesdays "The Other Side of the Self" (online) at 7:00pm Rev. Russ Savage, Interim Caretaker Minister; with Worship www.greenbeltbaptist.org Associate Susannah Schiller Instagram/Facebook/Youtube Each of us has a whole aspect of ourselves we hardly know. Sometimes «101 Greenhill Rd. Greenbelt MD» it emerges when we are under stress or other unusual times. When www.greenbeltbaptist.org it does, it may surprise and frighten us. Let us reflect on this unseen 301-474-4212 aspect of the self and how we might better know and understand it. ONLINE ONLY. Streaming information at http://pbuuc.org/news/ @GreenbeltBaptist Thursday, January 28, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

City Notes The Museum’s virtual lecture about Maryland’s Green Book Sites attracted 70 viewers. City City Information & Events Planning continued research on The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing the proposed Maglev train. together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. Sustainability/Environmental presented a composting work- VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR FEBRUARY 1-5 VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES shop and an electronics recycling Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. event. Refuse/Recycling collected Monday, February 1 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSION There are currently vacancies on: 28.26 tons of refuse and 12.85 re: COVID-19 Relief Spending/Housing Security Plan Peti- • Advisory Committee on Education Virtual meeting will be shown on Verizon 21, Comcast tons of recyclables. tion, (Virtual), • Arts Advisory Board 71 and 996, and Streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv Recreation offerings, mostly • Board of Elections online, are continually updated Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00pm, PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY • Senior Citizens Advisory Committee on the Virtual Recreation Center . On the Agenda: Mayor’s Proposal on Police Re- • SCMAGLEV OppositionTask Force on the city website (greenbeltmd. COMMITTEE form. • Youth Advisory Committee gov). The Aquatic & Fitness For more information call 301- 474-8000 Center indoor pool re-opened, but Wednesday, February 3 at 7:30pm, ADVISORY PLANNING Family Swim is still on hold. BOARD On the Agenda: National Capital Planning Commis- Grandparents Raising Grandkids Winter Arts Programming on sion Concept Review Referral on the Bureau of Engraving and Zoom features 26 visual arts Printing and Update of the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Master Plan FREE Online Group: classes and workshops includ- • The challenges of grandparents ing a painting workshop for Girl Wednesday, February 3 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SES- raising grandchildren Scouts. SION re: Work Session – Pre-Budget Meeting, (Virtual) • What’s your hope for 2021? The Community Center hosted Virtual meeting will be shown on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and 996, and • Exploring your rights as a a GAIL/CARES produce and Streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv grandparent diaper distribution. Therapeutic Thursday, February 4 at 5:30pm, BOARD OF ELECTIONS • What you may feel- Anger, Recreation created Senior Activ- Resentment, Stress, Worry, etc. ity Bags and provided frozen In advance, the hearing impaired is advised to use MD RELAY at 711 • Taking care of yourself meals to 40 seniors. CARES’ Liz to submit your questions/comments or contact the Park addressed middle school City Clerk at (301) 474-8000 or email [email protected]. This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a counselors about Youth Service Wednesdays: February 3 – March 31 resources. meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. For information on public Dates: According to park rangers, participation for the virtual meetings above, visit the meetings calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov. Time: 6pm - 7:00pm many visitors (most masked) have been enjoying parks for To register email: [email protected] exercise, photography and fish- CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO ONE OF ing. After one cat adoption, the THE CITY’S CHARITABLE FUNDS SEEKING LIFEGUARDS AND POOL Animal Shelter houses three cats Agency Funds are managed but not financed by the City. All MANAGERS! and three dogs. donations to the funds are used for the listed charitable purposes. The City of Greenbelt receives no portion of these funds nor does it The Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center charge an administrative fee for processing the donations is now hiring lifeguards! Funds include: Good Samaritan Fund, Emergency Assistance Apply now at Connect Across Fund, Greenbelt Recreation, and Advisory Committee on Education. www.greenbeltmd.gov/jobs Greenbelt Those who would like to see Find out more at www.greenbeltmd.gov/donations. For city information, meetings, events, services and Greenbelt better connected and You can also mail a money order or check to: City of Greenbelt, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt Road 20770. Please notate which fund in the more visit www.greenbeltmd.gov forge paths to equity can join Follow @cityofgreenbelt on a conversation and creatively notes section of the check. You may also use the drop box on the flag deepen their support with com- side of the building. Receipts will be provided and mailed out to you. Facebook and Twitter munity connections. Connecting Across Greenbelt (CAG) is a group of residents who gather virtually to build relationships GREENBELT CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH across neighborhoods and to un- derstand current challenges for Regina’s Black Artifacts Popup Museum Female RE-Enactors of all Greenbelters. A multi-cultural, Saturday, February 6; 2:00pm–4:00pm Distinction (FREED) multi-racial and multi-generation- Greenbelt Community Center, Sunday, February 21 al group of Greenbelters, CAG is 15 Crescent Road 2:00pm-3:00pm; Virtual working to enhance quality of life Register for this event at https://bit.ly/38SfgJX Register for this event at through connections and relation- Enjoy this journey through time with Historically Black Figures, https://bit.ly/38JRX5a ships. To research ways to cope Black Inventions, Black Artifacts, Now/Then Collectibles and The Female RE-Enactors of Distinction is a group of ladies in these difficult times, the group much more. who desire to teach American history that perhaps has been is building a Caring and Connect- An Artful Afternoon forgotten or overlooked. Please join us in promoting the ing Toolkit (bit.ly/CAGtoolkit) in Sunday, February 7; 3:00pm; Virtual accomplishments of the African American Civil War Soldiers association with leading mental and the women who supported their fight for freedom. health and community health Register for this event at https://bit.ly/2JRZGnY leaders. Ideas are welcome. 3:00 pm: Puppetry Showcase: Enjoy a selection of filmed Desegregating Greenbelt: Family Histories of the The group’s next meeting performances premiering on YouTube. is Monday, February 22, Plus...enjoy a craft-at-home workshop inspired by the rich Community’s First Black Residents and the topic will be yoga history of African American quilting traditions. Thursday, February 25; 7:00pm Link will be made available at nidra and mindfulness. For more information, email African Drummers Master Class www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation communityconnectionsgb@gmail. Saturday, February 13; 3:00pm-4:00pm Did you know that Greenbelt began as a segregated com. Virtual Instructor: Michael Kweku community? Despite the fact that it was built by both Black Register for this event at and white relief workers, only white families would be https://bit.ly/35H2uw5 accepted as residents and it would remain segregated for Michael Kweku is an artist and craftsman from Accra, Ghana several decades after its founding in 1937. Join the Greenbelt Send Us Your High who has spent the last 10 years of his life studying traditional Museum to learn about the community’s first residents of Resolution Photos! West African drumming, building traditional drums, and color. The News Review encour- working with impoverished children in the Arts Center. ages readers to send in photos Poetry Slam - Prince George’s Belly Dancers of Color Collective Class of Greenbelt landmarks, activi- Saturday, February 27; 3:00pm-4:00pm ties and the changing seasons. County Public School Students Virtual Instructors: Leila Nelson and Adina Gittens-Smith Photos should be at least 300 Sunday, February 14; 2:00-3:00pm; Virtual Register for this event at dpi, and must include the name Register for this event at https://bit.ly/3ilzxec of the photographer and a cap- https://bit.ly/38JSzYv Belly Dancers of Color Collective was formed in 2015. This tion. The caption must name Tune-in to local Prince Georges County artists ages 13 through class will blend the traditional belly dance form with African, any identifiable people in the 19 as practitioners of the spoken word arts. photo, as well as explain the Caribbean dance styles. picture. Enslaved Life and Labor on Maryland Plantations If you are sending Saturday, February 20; 2:00pm-3:00pm Musical Performance from ERHS Gospel Choir photos from your Virtual Presenter: Dr. Leigh Ryan Sunday, February 28 ; 2:00pm phone, please choose Register for this event at https://youtu.be/LYVPQz1Asks the option to send https://bit.ly/3oMHTO6 Enjoy a Previously Recorded Performance "actual size", or upload the What was life like for those enslaved on a Maryland plantation? Under the direction of Michele Fowlin, the Eleanor Roosevelt photos to your computer first Where did they live? What kinds of work did they do? How did Choir has performed for numerous political and social events and then email the photos they resist? This overview will offer some answers to these and throughout the DC Metropolitan Area. at full size. Send photos to editor@greenbeltnewsreview. other questions. com. Visit www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreationfor complete descriptions, schedule of events and to register. 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Council, Legislators Discuss Fish Restocking Covid Relief, Roads, and More by Kathleen Gallagher

Back in the olden days before owners, homeowner associations the session last year because of Covid-19, the Greenbelt City (HOAs) and mortgage foreclo- the coronavirus. This year they Council held two dinner meetings sures. Turner replied that the are trying to make plans to get during the time of the Maryland problem with that is that the through the whole session. Since General Assembly each year. The funding the county receives is they cannot limit the number of first meeting, where councilmem- earmarked for rental. He added bills submitted, all they can do to bers presented the city’s legisla- that this is a topic that they need control time is to limit testimony. tive priorities to its representa- to discuss with their federal part- “The goal is to give every tives, was held in Greenbelt prior ners to provide more flexibility. bill some time but not indefinite to the opening of the session. Jordan said it will be “devastat- time,” Pinsky said. “We had to The second meeting, where the ing” if there is a run of mortgage do limits even though there will delegation updated city officials foreclosures when funding runs be some disappointments.” on how the session was going, out in March. For the most part, the remain- was held in Annapolis. Pinsky pointed out that, un- der of the meeting comprised a On January 6, this year’s like the federal government, the relatively brief discussion of the preliminary meeting was held General Assembly can spend only status of various items. Jordan on Zoom. In addition to all what it gets. “Unlike the federal asked what to expect from the the members of the city coun- government,” he said, “we cannot sports betting bill that passed by cil, the following were present: print money.” a wide margin in the fall election. State Senator Paul Pinsky; State Councilmember Edward Putens Washington said the bill itself Delegates Anne Healey, Alonzo backed up what Jordan had said needed a good bit of work to Washington and Nicole Williams; about homeowners also needing assure it would accomplish what and County Councilmember Todd support. “That is my priority,” was intended, including that the Maryland Department of Turner. he said, noting that the city’s proceeds go to support education. Natural Resources deliv- The city presented an excep- taxes will come due in July, and Turner added that there might be ers rainbow trout from the tionally long list of priorities deficits there will have a big im- a little money from it this year. fish hatchery to restock the this year, including Coronavi- pact on everyone. Increasingly, he Healey said it is a priority of the Lake on January 12. The rus Relief Funding; Greenbelt said, it is the case that people are delegation. fish leave the truck by a hose Road Streetscape Improvements; not working and cannot pay their Regarding the last three items that takes them directly into Greenbelt Metro Station Improve- HOA fees or their mortgages on the city’s list (Maglev, B-W the water. Stragglers are ments; Statewide Police Reform; and taxes. He stressed that this Parkway and widening of the scooped up by a net and re- Opposing the Bureau of En- needs attention now and that “we Beltway) Pinsky said they sup- leased into their new home. graving and Printing Facility at cannot be having people’s homes port the city’s opposition to all Fisher folk seem to have BARC; Blocking the Maglev taken away.” three. gotten the news quickly, as Train Routes Through Greenbelt Homeowner Bills Washington said he supports there has been a dramatic and Prince George’s County; Williams pointed out that there the city’s positions in being increase in fishing. Opposing Transfer and Potential are some homeowner bills being anti-Maglev and supportive of - Photos by Carol Roth Privatization of the Baltimore- sponsored, and Washington en- improvements to the Greenbelt Washington Parkway; and Oppos- couraged people to get involved Metro Station. ing Beltway Widening. and comment on what is pro- Roberts also asked about the CARES Money posed. He said this year’s legis- planned relocation of the U.S. Mayor Colin Byrd thanked lative session will be much more Bureau of Engraving and Printing Turner for extending some of transparent than most because so to land on the Beltsville Agricul- the federal CARES money to much of it will be on Zoom rath- tural Research Center (BARC). It municipalities this year. He also er than Webex. He encouraged appeared that the delegation was asked whether, given that the people to be actively engaged in also supportive of the city’s op- federal government had not pro- what is going on. position toward that project, but vided enough support for fighting Byrd expressed concern over Turner indicated that although he the coronavirus, the state might what he had heard will be lower had written to object to certain provide additional help to the limits on the numbers of speakers environmental issues, he wanted county. Pinsky replied that on who can testify on bills this ses- the city to understand that he was the federal level the Democrats sion. Pinsky reminded him that not objecting across the board. had included much more in their they had been unable to finish See LEGISLATION, page 11 proposal to support both state and local government, but unfortu- nately that was not funded. He said there is hope for additional support with President Joe Biden now in office, but otherwise he had to be honest in saying that assistance for local government – which includes both county and municipal – has not been a top priority. He added that a long queue has formed for funding. Councilmember Rodney Rob- erts asked about the status of legislation to protect renters from eviction. He said there seem to be too many holes in the federal legislation, and he hopes the state will take some action. Pinsky replied that this is clearly one of the big issues. Byrd asked about locations for administering vaccines other than the Wayne Curry Sports and Learning Center. Turner re- plied that as more eligible groups come online and increase the overall number of people seeking vaccine, additional sites will be added. Turner emphasized that it will be important to manage expectations, in the sense that at this point time frames are running through June. He also stressed the role elected officials need to play in encouraging people to be vaccinated. Councilmember Emmett Jor- dan noted that there has been a lot of emphasis on renters and evictions but not much on home- Thursday, January 28, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 Council Contributes to Peters, Covid-19 Worksession Slated by Cathie Meetre

A contribution to the fund for Greenbelt West Board Greenbelt West projects on the Corporal Chris Peters who died A proposal submitted by Byrd drawing board, for example the on January 14 (see story in last to implement a Greenbelt West redevelopment of Beltway Plaza, week's paper) was unanimously Advisory Board launched council the lack of representation from supported by the Greenbelt City into sometimes strained discus- the west side of the city was par- Council at their January 11 meet- sions involving the complexities ticularly notable. ing. At the time of the meet- of potential lingering institutional A Transient Population? ing, the officer, injured in the racism in the city, the at-large Byrd said that he didn’t accept line of duty, was still hospital- form of representation in council that transience in the population ized in critical condition. With and the differing provision of and of Greenbelt West (Franklin Park broad support, Mayor Colin Byrd access to city resources by geo- in particular) was the reason for suggested that the contribution graphic area. (Note: Four mem- the dearth of representation, stat- should be direct (not through bers of council live in Greenbelt ing that there were many long- Clark Bedford's bus is parked near the Co-op. an online intermediary) while East, three in the core and none term Franklin Park residents. Councilmember Rodney Roberts in Greenbelt West and there is (Editor’s note: Statistics provided - Photos by Rachel Channon proposed increasing it to $2,500 minimal or no participation on for 2019 indicate that a typical – with unanimous agreement. city boards by Greenbelt West turnover rate for such a complex Councilmember Judith Davis, residents). would be 40 to 42 percent annu- though voting in favor of the mo- Byrd raised the lack of repre- ally and that the average renter tion, was concerned about setting sentation on council and on city stays for 27 months, though sig- a precedent and asked Assistant boards by residents of Greenbelt nificantly shorter or longer peri- City Manager David Moran to West. Councilmembers were also ods occur.) research whether the city has concerned about this but Davis Byrd also complained that previously made such donations. pointed out that there are open- many representatives on boards Council also supported the pur- ings on most city boards which and on council had been there chase of lightweight Kevlar hel- would welcome applicants from “20 or even 40 years” and that mets for the police. Greenbelt West, but that no such he thought there should be term Covid-19 Assistance applications have been received. limits. This idea failed to resonate Council was united that addi- She alluded, however, to the with council, some of whom have tional action needed to be taken city’s Advisory Planning Board served for decades. to assist residents struggling with which she described as “very Council’s interactionsAdvertising: on the Camera-ready - 2 Column Spread x __” the effects of Covid-19 on their popular” in that there are usually topic included some Greenbeltcontention. News Review issue of January 27, 2021 life in responding to an agenda more applicants than positions. At one point, Davis, while nod- item proposed by Byrd. Davis Davis noted that a recent Green- ding her head up andFrom: down, Greenbelt Homes, Inc. suggested that a worksession belt West applicant for a spot on stated that she thought the mayor would be the best way to handle the planning board was eventually expected council to beMaesha like bob McNeill- – 301-474-4161, Ext. 1128, January 26, 2021 the details of an agenda item not accepted because they failed bleheads saying yes to every- outlining a proposed Covid-19 to complete the requirements for thing he proposed. The mayor relief package. Councilmembers the position, despite every en- responded that personal attacks Emmett Jordan and Silke Pope couragement and being accorded were inappropriate. were both concerned that insuf- a significant length of time to Resident Associations ficient information was known complete them. Councilmembers recom- about the city’s financial situation Roberts noted that no mission mended that community leaders PRELIMINARY AGENDA to assume that there would really or other background was provided implement resident associations be $1.3M available and expressed for consideration and also pointed to focus concerns and create a GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS apprehension about committing out that with major development Thursday, February 4, 2021 that sum of money at this time, See COUNCIL, page 11 with the new city budget not being available for consideration until March. Jordan pointed GHI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING out that the $1.3M was not a A. GHI Special Open GHI Session ADMINISTRATION – begins at 7:00pm BUILDING (open to members and visitors) surplus, but a projection of the margin between how the city had • Approve Motion to Hold Executive Session Meeting on February 4, 2021 GHI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING actually done and the pessimistic B. GHI Executive Session – begins after the GHI Special Open Session meeting assumptions reached earlier. Both adjourns (closed to members and visitors) councilmembers were concerned that something could happen to • Approve Minutes of Executive Session Meeting Held on January 7, 2021 • Request by a Member for a Rental Permit Extension shrink the available funds. • Member Financial Matters Councilmember Edward Putens • Member Complaint Matters asked how much financial as- sistance remains presently and C. GHI Open Session begins at 7.45 p.m. (open to members and visitors) Dr. Elizabeth Parks of Greenbelt CARES said that the remain- • Announcement of Formal Hearing Held on January 25, 2021 • Announcement of Executive Session Meeting Held on February 4, 2021 ing approximately $10K was • Approve Minutes of Special Open Session Meeting Held on January 7, 2021 essentially already committed • Approve Minutes of Regular Open Session Meeting Held on January 7, 2021 to applications and that all fed- • Presentation of Consultant's Report re: Survey of Employee Salaries and Benefits eral funds had been disbursed, as • Request by a Member for a Permit to Install an Electric Charging Station was required. Putens expressed • Resolution of Incomplete HIP components concern about mortgagees and • Finance Committee Recommendation re: Fee-Deferral Policy Due to Covid-19 • Investment Committee Recommendation re: Revisions to GHI’s Investment homeowners. He pointed out that Policy a significant fraction of mortgage payments are property taxes es- Contact information for attending the Board meeting is as follows: crowed by lenders ($8K to $11K for some homes) and suggested Topic: GHI Board of Directors Meeting considering reducing the tax bur- Time: Feb 4, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) den for those who have lost em- ployment. Join Zoom Meeting Byrd assured Putens that the https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86587629766?pwd=UDNubDJuMExVVGNYYnQ0V00zZ1lxQT09 discussion would include both renters and homeowners and em- Meeting ID: 865 8762 9766 phasized the urgent need to get Passcode: 857368 something moving before Febru- One tap mobile ary. Davis suggested January 27 for a worksession on the topic 13017158592,,86587629766#,,,,*857368# US (Washington DC) and Byrd asked staff to provide Dial by your location definitions, financial information and other background for the 1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) items described in the agenda item to assist in discussion. At To request a sign language interpreter for a board meeting, go to http://www.ghi.coop/content/interpreter-request-form, the suggestion of Councilmember contact us by phone (301-474-4161) or fax (301-474-4006). Leta Mach, the assistance and housing topics on the agenda were referred to the same work- Regular Board meetings are open to Members session. For more information, visit our website: www.ghi.coop

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My Covid-19 Shot ACE continued from page 1

all to fund registration fees and enhance individual instruction, A Prince George’s County participation in virtual competi- four grants will support a vari- tions for student groups. The ety of games and materials for Vaccination Experience Science Olympiad is a virtual the talented and gifted program, competition applying STEM (sci- STEM books, and reading and by Robin Olson ence, technology, engineering math software. and mathematics) education to GES also received grants to I was one of the lucky ones real-world problems. Destination purchase a set of badminton able to sign up on January 16 Imagination competitions combine equipment for gym classes and through the Maryland State web- science and engineering chal- flexible furniture for the school’s site for a Covid-19 vaccine on lenges with artistic expression. mindfulness space. The only Monday, January 25 at the Prince The third ERHS grant will start teacher development ACE grant George’s Sports and Learning a competitive intramural eSports this year will fund attendance at Complex. I had signed up for league within the school to en- the virtual Maryland State Tal- Maryland alerts as Governor courage teamwork and socializing ented and Gifted Conference. Larry Hogan suggested and was within the virtual environment. There was a grant proposal sent a link. Due to a program- Magnolia Elementary School from the GES Parent Teacher As- ming error, the site was open will receive a grant to purchase sociation to address food insecuri- to anyone in Maryland, not just math manipulatives that will be ty issues at the school caused by Prince George’s County as origi- distributed to the students to use the pandemic and resulting eco- nally intended. Thanks, appar- at home in independent assign- nomic crisis by creating an emer- ently, to Mayor Colin Byrd’s ments. The manipulatives include gency food bank at the school. letter to County Executive Angela number blocks, fraction strips and Although this does not fit within Alsobrooks, those who were non- plastic coins, helping the students the scope of the ACE grants pro- residents were cancelled starting to visualize addition, subtrac- gram, the ACE committee recom- January 25, not February 9 as tion and the relations between mended that council allocate $600 first reported. Those registered

PHOTO COURTESY ROBIN OLSON ROBIN COURTESY PHOTO numbers. to each of the six ACE schools to were notified by email of the new Springhill Lake Elementary address the emergency, due to the policy and out-of-county residents Robin Olson gets her first Covid-19 shot from a cheerful U.S. Army School won a grant to support extremely unusual circumstances were cancelled and told not to medic. their Positive Behavior Interven- of this pandemic year. The money come. tion and Support (PBIS) pro- will be allocated and managed My appointment was honored email I received a few hours after the computers crashing and the gram, which provides incentives by Greenbelt CARES, which has as I am a Greenbelt resident in my reminder for the appointment 15 minutes you must wait after and rewards for good behavior. agreed to work with the schools. group 1C in line with the state the next day. the injection. The second dose Normally the PBIS program is This is the twelfth year that and county guidelines. Thanks The staff ran a professional appointment is set up before you supported by fundraisers such as Greenbelt has distributed ACE again to Byrd for troubleshoot- and efficient operation. No lin- leave. My arm is a little sore and movie nights, winter fun nights grants to the local schools; in ing for me on Sunday with the ing until 10 minutes before your stiff at injection site but no other and the Spring Fest. As those total there have been 238 pro- Health Department that I was still time. I was in and out within one effects. programs are not possible this posals funded at a total cost of confirmed due to an ambiguous hour including a delay due to year, the PBIS rewards will be $108,000. ACE’s recommenda- supported by an ACE grant. tions were approved by the city Greenbelt Elementary School council with a unanimous vote, VACCINE continued from page 1 (GES) put in a lot of strong pro- and members expressed apprecia- posals this year and was awarded tion for the efforts that ACE put Fate of Most in Need took one hour. It wasn’t quite Seattle, Starbucks coffee shops 12 grants. The school also recog- into reviewing the grant propos- Trolling for websites to sign as smooth for her shot on Sat- are part of the network of vacci- nized the need for math manipu- als. up for is an option open only urday because more people were nation centers.) Some major gro- latives that students could have at Jon Gardner is a member of to those who can handle online waiting, so it took 30 minutes cery chains and pharmacies are home, and there were four grants ACE. activities; the vaccination system to get to registration and then a also scheduled to start dispensing to support different classes. To is passive on the part of the or- longer wait to get the shot and vaccinations by the end of the ganizations, who don’t reach out the mandatory 15-minute wait. month. Older and most vulner- to the public but wait for indi- Nonetheless, it was still only two able Greenbelters are perceptibly BLACK HISTORY continued from page 1 viduals to sign up. As a result, hours altogether. She notes that beginning to receive shots and some individuals are signed up at her only reaction to the shot was the trend is slowly moving in the the fields of education, science and be entertained and to enjoy several sites and the most vulner- a nice long nap. right direction. and invention, literature, the suf- a temporary respite from some able older people, who may lack Another News Review mem- Meanwhile, in Greenbelt let’s fragist movement and sports. of the challenges the pandemic the computer capability, at none. ber is also a Kaiser patient whose all mask up and stay out of Most programs will require has caused. Vaccination HMO Style call came Saturday, January 23. harm’s way. registration and the Popup Mu- For more information see An interesting contrast is She is 78 and the Lewises are in News Review readers are in- seum will have timed entry in or- city ad on page 5 or visit Kaiser Permanente’s Covid-19 their 80s, so Kaiser is apparently vited to contribute short accounts der to maintain Covid-19 county greenbeltmd.gov/recreation. operation. Kaiser is a health systematically working through of their vaccination adventures, protocols for health and safety. maintenance organization (HMO) its patient base from higher to positive and negative (not all The Greenbelt Black History and all its patients are automati- lower ages and considering health may be printed). Send them and Culture Committee invites cally registered and proactively status. Because Kaiser has all to editor@greenbeltnewsreview. Greenbelt residents to take advan- informed as they become eligible the medical records of its pa- com and, if including a photo- tage of this opportunity to learn and appointments are available – tients’ care and vulnerabilities and graph, make sure to attach and there’s not the free-for-all evident reaches out to its patients delib- not embed it, state who took the in the overall approach. Recent erately, there are no requirements photo and give names for who experience with them shows, for that its members apply, register is pictured in it. The newspaper example, that a drive-through or fill out any forms. They just doesn’t need (or want!) to know Covid-19 test can be scheduled check in. personal health details. online the same day – with the Future Gains results delivered automatically It is apparent that the pace by email only eight hours later. of vaccinations will pick up as An HMO more closely resembles more outlets start dispensing. (In the centralized health delivery systems found in almost all first- world and some second-world countries. Nobody Knows Your Sylvia Lewis (News Review Name? board member and display ads coordinator) recently received her Yet! first shot at a local Kaiser facility, and said she was very impressed $30 puts it here. with the process. She had made an appointment for her husband, www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com Robert, for Friday, January 22 at the Kaiser Largo location but in trying to make hers, she tangled unsuccessfully with the website. Dental Im plants Immediately after she had made The Permanent Solution for Missing Teeth Robert’s appointment, she re- ceived a phone call from Kaiser MCCARL $55 DENTAL IMPLANT CONSULTATION (as Lewis remarks, “by a real INCLUDES DENTAL EXAM AND DIGITAL X-RAYS person”) who made a Saturday ENTAL ROUP appointment for Sylvia. D G Over 500 5-star reviews! COVID Infection Control Certified When Lewis took her hus- www.McCarlDental.com band on January 22, the whole procedure – registering, getting Dr. Jay McCarl, Dr. Dianna Lee, Dr. Clayton McCarl, Dr. Richard Duarte, and Dr. David McCarl the shot and waiting 15 minutes Greenbelt 301.474.4144 | Shipley’s Choice Medical Park 410.987.8800 are licensed general dentists. to see if there was a reaction – Thursday, January 28, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Funeral Processon for Corporal Peters Police Blotter

Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, www.greenbeltmd.gov/police Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents.

Theft Vehicle Crime January 14, 3:58 p.m., 7505 A blue 2005 Toyota Prius Greenway Center Drive. Clean- Maryland tags 6EJ9023 was taken ing equipment was taken from an from the 5900 block Cherrywood office suite. Terrace. A 2010 Cadillac Esca- January 18, 11:43 a.m., 550 lade SUV reported stolen De- Crescent Road. A 41-year-old cember 24 from the 6200 block

PHOTO BY VIJAY PARMESHWARAN VIJAY BY PHOTO nonresident was arrested and Breezewood Court was recovered A chalk drawing memorializes Peters. charged with theft and malicious by Laurel police January 18 in destruction after he allegedly the 800 block of Second Street. took a package addressed to the Two tags were taken from The U.S. Park Police helicopter circles just above tree City of Greenbelt and opened a vehicle at 151 Westway and level during the funeral procession for Corporal Chris- it, and damaged property inside were recovered the same day tine Peters on January 22. the Police Station lobby. He was from a parked vehicle in Bowie. released on citation pending trial. Covers were taken from the side January 19, 11:10 a.m., 6301 view mirrors in the 5900 block Golden Triangle Drive. A man Cherrywood Terrace. A pickup entered the lobby of the Sonesta truck bed liner was taken from 6 Select Hotel and removed a com- Parkway. An uninstalled headlight puter monitor. was removed at 7927 Mandan January 20, 6:55 p.m., 6100 Road after a window was broken Breezewood Court. A package to gain access. was taken from the front stoop of Driver’s side airbags from a residence. three vehicles were taken from Burglary 7901 Mandan Road after win- January 1, 7:23 p.m., 6303 Ivy dows had been broken to gain Lane. A 25-year-old nonresident access. Money and a notebook- was arrested and charged with type computer were also taken fourth degree burglary by officers from one of them. Another airbag responding to a report of a tres- was taken from 7529 Mandan passer in a vacant office suite. He Road. was released on citation pending Handicap placards were tak- Chief John Nesky of the Bowie Police trial. en from two vehicles at 7722 Department pays tribute. Hanover Parkway after windows The Department is offering a were broken to gain access. reward of up to $1,000 for infor- A passenger window was bro- ken at 7513 Greenbelt Road and mation leading to the arrest and the car was rummaged through Engine 35 of the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department conviction of a suspect in any of but nothing appeared to have passes under an archway formed at the intersection of the unsolved crimes reported in been taken. Gardenway and Crescent Roads by two ladder trucks from Berwyn Heights and Langley Park Fire Depart- the blotter. ments for the funeral procession of Corporal Peters. Call 1-866-411-TIPS. Wind prevented the flying of an American flag from the People may anonymously report archway. suspected drug activity by calling New the Drug Tip Line at 240-542- 2145. Listing!

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Black History Quilts, Puppet Show, Short Day of Service Volunteers Learn Films on Sunday Afternoon About Beavers and Protect Trees by Kevin Carpenter-Driscoll The Greenbelt Rec- reation Arts Program On Monday, January 18, tree welcomes visitors of all protection in Buddy Attick Park ages to an online Art- was the main focus of Green- ful Afternoon on Sun- belt’s Martin Luther King, Jr. day, February 7, 2 to National Day of Service. The 4 p.m. For links and a “Co-Existing with Beavers” vol- free materials kit while unteer workday, sponsored by the supplies last, sign up in City of Greenbelt Department of advance at: https://bit. Public Works, helped community ly/2JRZGnY. This event members learn about beavers, in- is provided as part of vasive vines and protecting trees Greenbelt’s Black His- from both. tory Month celebration. Volunteers assembled around At 2 p.m. join Green- 10 a.m. at the cove on the south belt artist and educator side of the lake where Public Barbara Joann Combs Works Environmental Coordina- on Zoom for a paper tor Kevin Carpenter-Driscoll gave quilt workshop. Make a brief introduction to the group a panel suitable for and educated the volunteers about Volunteers collaborate to remove English ivy from trees at the Lake. framing – or create a beavers, their importance to the more complex work of ecosystem and the importance of art incorporating panels DIRK JOSEPH BY PHOTO protecting critical native trees. from multiple household Marionettes by Dirk Joseph and his The group used wire caging to members. This activity daughter Azaria, of String Theory Theater encircle native trees to discour- takes inspiration from age beavers from chewing their the vibrant designs of Alabama’s Collab Story; two siblings stuck trunks. Large trees close to the celebrated “Gee’s Bend” quilters, at home without their devices walking trail were targeted for challenging participants to create find ways to make their own fun. caging while small trees were left unique patterns based on observa- Fellow Marylander Schroeder uncaged. This prevents beavers tions of their own surroundings. Cherry will present The Chil- from felling large trees, which A multimedia activity guide will dren’s Crusade; a grandfather can pose a public safety problem, be provided, including project shares his memories of the role while leaving the smaller trees instructions and links to videos played by children in Civil Rights for beavers to chew on. This al- about historical and contemporary Movement demonstrations. An- lows a safe coexistence with the African American quilters work- thony Michael Stokes of Texas beavers at Buddy Attick Park. ing in both abstract and pictorial contributes Bawba Sheep’s Black; Staff also instructed volunteers styles. with humor and compassion, the on how to identify English ivy At 3 p.m. enjoy a free pup- piece conveys experiences of and Japanese honeysuckle and petry showcase. The show will social injustice. North Carolina how to safely remove it from premiere on YouTube, and will artist Jeghetto, with his son Tarin trees, protecting them from be- be followed by a live post-show Pipkins, presents Time Machine; ing over-shaded or girdled by the A volunteer puts the finishing touches to a tree's beaver protection Zoom meet-up with the pup- a mischievous young robot finds invasive vines. plan. peteers. Links will be emailed himself on an action-packed jour- Twenty-five spirited volunteers to all guests who pre-register ney when he tampers with his successfully caged approximately for the Artful Afternoon. The brother’s time machine. 60 trees, removed several yards program will include four short For more information about of invasive vines and totaled 75 films, suitable for adults as well City of Greenbelt art programs, hours of community service, all as children. Dirk Joseph and his visit greenbeltmd.gov/arts and while practicing good social dis- daughter Azaria, of Maryland’s the Virtual Recreation Center: tancing to make this event as safe String Theory Theater, will con- greenbeltmd.gov/recreation. as possible for everyone. tribute their marionette piece The day of service in honor of Dr. King was well observed in Greenbelt this year, as this event brought together people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities and as Dr. King famously said, “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” The next day of service will be in ob- servance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 15. Details can be found on the City of Green- belt website: greenbeltmd.gov/ Volunteers attach fencing to a tree to protect it from beavers. government/departments-con-t/ public-works/green-volunteer- - Photos by Scott Crawford opportunities. Kevin Carpenter-Driscoll is the environmental coordinator for

PHOTO BY STELLA GUTIERREZ STELLA BY PHOTO the City of Greenbelt. The making of "Bawba Sheep's Black" PHOTO BY BARBARA JOANN COMBS JOANN BARBARA BY PHOTO PHOTO BY KATHRYN BEARD KATHRYN BY PHOTO Sample paper quilt panel by instructor Barbara Joann Combs, Male and female merganser ducks swim in the Lake. design based on a flower pot