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Budget 2022 With Three Weeks to Go, FEMA Vax Site at Metro Gives Budget Is Still Up in Air Its 100,000th Shot on May 13 by Diane Oberg Este artículo está disponible Ana said when asked why she en español en nuestra página got vaccinated. In recent years, the Greenbelt the city’s budget must balance. web www.greenbeltnewsreview. “The FEMA Community Vac- City Council has worked out its And the city’s reserves were just com. cination Center in Greenbelt has desired changes to the city man- 17.8 percent of expenditures, Although the site is now played a key role in the state’s ager’s proposed budget at a final on the low side of the 17 to 20 scheduled to close down on efforts to fight Covid-19,” said budget worksession in advance percent recommended by Green- Tuesday, June 1, the FEMA site Maryland Emergency Manage- of the second public hearing on belt’s financial advisors. After at the Greenbelt Metro Com- ment Agency Executive Director the budget so that citizens are not the budget presentation, the city munity Vaccination Center has Russ Strickland. “This is a truly surprised by what is presented for learned that its workers compen- administered more than 100,000 rewarding partnership between adoption and have an opportunity sation premiums are going up by shots to help bring the world state, local and federal agencies to comment before passage. $200,000 and will likely be even closer to normalcy. to help keep Maryland residents That is not what happened this higher the following year. On Thursday, May 13, Ana, safe.” year at the final budget workses- Over the course of the budget a resident of Maryland, arrived “The Greenbelt Vaccination sion on May 17 for Fiscal Year worksessions since late March, for a Johnson & Johnson vac- Center has showcased the com- 2022, which starts on July 1. The council had amassed a list of cine near the end of the day. bined effort of a whole commu- public hearing is scheduled for possible additions to the budget. It was a true family affair; she nity, from the federal partners, May 24, but it appears unlikely City Treasurer Bertha Gaymon was accompanied by her niece, state, local, private sector and that council will have reached priced these items and found who had been vaccinated at the volunteers who have been instru- BARB LOIS BY PHOTO consensus on its modifications they totaled $1.4 million. By the center earlier. Friends and fam- mental in achieving this amazing Former President Barack to the manager’s budget by then. end of the final budget work- ily had recommended the site. “I milestone,” said FEMA Region Obama visits the FEMA vac- Reaching agreement was session, this unfunded wish list feel good. I did it for my health, 3 Acting Regional Administrator cination site at the Greenbelt bound to be difficult under any had swollen to $2.084 million. for my children, for my family. I Janice Barlow. “It’s a privilege to Metro Station on Thursday, circumstances as the proposed Consistent with past sentiments, need to be well, that’s why I de- May 6. See story, page 12. budget revenues were just $1,000 cided to come to get vaccinated,” See VACCINE, page 12 more than expenditures. By law, See BUDGET, page 8 Sculpture Gets a Makeover Smoothly Run Council Meeting As Conservators Do a Scrub Navigates Polarizing Agenda by Melissa Sites by Cathie Meetre The Greenbelt City Council ly, for a “quick overview of ances. She warned that council meeting of May 10 was more the crimes seen in the previous should consider how much meet- to the point, more polite, less month.” Councilmember Silke ing time it would take and tailor divisive and far shorter than has Pope wondered why a resolution its agenda accordingly, shortening recently been the case, presum- was needed and whether doing it to allow the time. Council- ably as a result of discussions this would cause more work for member Edward Putens thought the week before on demeanor and staff. Byrd thought it would not. that increased statistical informa- process. Though still frosty, the Against a chorus of frenzied tion on crimes would be more interactions in council remained barking from the dog pound, helpful, but felt that localized professional and relatively un- Police Chief Richard Bowers ex- meetings in different parts of marred by discord on an agenda plained that the previous month’s the community would be more that held many opportunities for crime reports aren’t available un- productive. He said he would contention. til two weeks after that month’s rather see the police department The meeting (partially ad- end, meaning that some data focus on staffing/training given its dressed in the May 13 News would be 45 days old when dis- current staff shortages. Council- Review) included a number of cussed. He also noted that the member Leta Mach was in favor items submitted for first read- process of formulating the data of a pilot project and Council- ing by Mayor Colin Byrd. The is labor intensive. Councilmem- member Emmett Jordan said he PHOTO BY LESLEY KASH LESLEY BY PHOTO first would have council hold a ber Judith Davis suggested that would prefer to incorporate such Mari Hagemeyer and Howard Wellman prepare to clean a frieze monthly public hearing on crime reviewing trends might be more a review in the quarterly update on Tuesday, May 11. Wellman is using a soap called orvis that statistics. Byrd moved for a sec- informative and pointed out there from the city manager – following leaves no residue. ond reading and adoption, noting was also a risk that such a ses- the pattern already in place. The that he anticipated many amend- sion could become a forum for item was postponed until May 24. Roosevelt Center’s Mother Though the team won their ments and describing the purpose the airing of individual griev- and Child statue got a special contract from the city nearly a as being to set aside time, month- See COUNCIL, page 6 scrub-down last week as a team year and a half ago, the con- of three skilled art conservators servation work was delayed arrived to clean and maintain by the pandemic and also by Greenbelt’s beloved statue as needed repairs to the Commu- What Goes On well as the Community Center nity Center windows. The team Preamble reliefs. found the city staff cooperative Thursday, May 20 The first step was to apply a and helpful and they enjoyed 1 to 3 p.m. Free Produce Dis- special detergent, sodium lauryl the beautiful trees and lovely tribution, Community Center sulfate, an anionic and non-acidic atmosphere of the Roosevelt Cen- Monday, May 24 surfactant which does not etch or ter space, which has been exten- 8 p.m. City Council Second sink into the stone to damage it sively renovated several times Budget Public Hearing: Con- later. The second step is to apply over the years. stant Yield Tax Rate a biocide to kill lichens that sink The conservators emphasized Wednesday, May 26 their roots into the limestone. A that preventative maintenance is 8 p.m. Council Worksession second scrub with the detergent essential for the conservation of with GEAC: Stakeholders

reveals if the statue is clean. public artworks. Limestone is PGCPS BY PHOTO The conservators were pleasantly especially prone to erosion and All meetings are virtual. See This monster by Nora C., a first grader at Greenbelt Elementary surprised to find that the dirt was must be taken care of. Conser- the meetings calendar at green- School, is on display in the Prince George’s County Schools vir- less tightly adhered than might vator Mari Hagemeyer stated, beltmd.gov for agendas and tual art show at pgcps.org/offices/creative-and-performing-arts/ be expected and the stone was “Maintenance projects are super information on public partici- creative-arts-program/visual-arts-program/virtual-student- not as prone to crumbling as they pation in these meetings. art-exhibit. might have feared. See SCULPTURE, page 2 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 20, 2021 Letters to the Editor

GHI Thank You wondering – will the city keep 1:02:00 and 1:31:20. I want to thank all of the mowing the majority of this open Ben Fischler members of GHI for their sup- space in the next few months or Editor’s Note: The next council port over the 30 years that they will they leave it alone so that meeting is indeed on Monday, saw fit to allow me to serve them the fireflies can develop in that May 24. as their Treasurer, member of the larger area? Board of Directors and Audit Joe Robbins Just Stay Put Committee member. It has been In regard to the recent ar- an honor to serve them. I hope DEIS Article Comments ticles and letters on transportation to continue to serve as a member In the front-page article in modes in the News Review: Let’s of the Finance and Investment the May 13 issue of the News get over our obsession with being committees and in any way that Review, there are two errors in where we are not. benefits our great cooperative. the last sentence of the first para- Any transit, maglev or other, Chuck Hess graph. The staff recommendation that takes us out of Greenbelt and the motion passed refer to and has us expend our monetary Firefly Mowing? the council receiving the final resources on that transit and on I loved the article on page 7 comment letter at the city coun- distant products, hurts Greenbelt. of last week’s edition, New Fire- cil meeting of May 24, not May Better we stay within walking/ fly Sanctuary Opens in Stream 23. I do not recall Mayor Byrd bicycling distance of Greenbelt Valley Park, which highlighted “noting that ... responses to the and invest our resources right the signage (good to see and DEIS are due the next day” so I here, and ditch any non-essential read) as well as the reasons for reviewed the video of the meeting automobiles, as I did mine in letting some of our parks “go and I did not hear the mayor say- 2005. wild.” Recently I noticed that ing this. The video is available Let’s reserve the powered ve- Public Works had mowed most online at City Council 5/9 (ac- hicles for the paraplegics who of the Stream Valley park open cessed by clicking on Municipal really need them. space area leaving just the edges Access TV on the city website) Bill Norwood to continue to grow wild, so and this discussion is between

SCULPTURE continued from page 1 important, and this is why we can have these things around for generations.” The conservation team brought Drop us a Line! a wealth of specialized knowl- edge and practical experience Electronically, that is. to the task of cleaning these 80-plus-year-old limestone carv- [email protected] ings. Howard Wellman works on objects for museums, archaeo- logical projects and government agencies, including outdoor sculp- ture, monuments and historic cemeteries. Working alongside Wellman were Connie Stromberg Greenbelt and Hagemeyer. Stromberg has worked at sites including Frank News Review Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, the Hirschhorn Museum and Sculp- AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER ture Garden, the Smithsonian, 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 the U.S. Capitol and more. She Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 studied sculpture at Carnegie Mellon University and earned an [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) M.S. in sculpture conservation [email protected] (ads) from the Winterthur/University [email protected] (billing) of Delaware program in the con- website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com servation of artistic and historic objects. Hagemeyer has a B.S. in Presidents: Alfred M. Skolnik, 1959-1977, Elaine Skolnik, 1977-1985 materials science and engineer- Mary Lou Williamson, Editor ing with a minor in French from Amy Hansen, Managing Editor the University of Maryland, and STAFF has worked with the U.S. Navy Matt Arbach, Jamal Austin, Mary Ann Baker, Ann Bauman, Kathryn Beard, Judy Bell, Letty Bonnell, Jerry Bonnell, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Asha Brown, Alan Burt, Rick

Underwater Archaeology Branch, PALAU BEVERLY BY PHOTO Colonial Williamsburg Founda- Coleman, Jill Connor, Jeannette Connors, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Leigh Ellis, Howard Wellman gently cleans the Mother and Child statue in Ana Fernandez-Napp, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Elizaberth Gardner, Jon tion, the Los Angeles County Roosevelt Center. Gardner, Melanie Gaschick, Jim Giese, Patrick Gleason, Jim Gray, Mary Halford, Kyla Museum of Art’s objects lab Hanington, Amy Hansen, Glen Harris, Butch Hicks, Peggy Higgins, Donna and the Walters Art Museum in sculpture for Langston Terrace, 1940s and where she married Hoffmeister, Larry Hull, Jeff Jones, Tom Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Jurling, Baltimore. the first federally funded hous- Robert Ware Straus. Straus spent Lesley Kash, Elisabeth Kevorkian, Amina Khalifa, Sue Krofchik, Michael Kusie, Sandra Lenore Thomas Straus (1909- ing project in Washington, D.C., the last 20 years of her life in Lange, Amanda Larsen, Sylvia Lewis, Marcie Lissauer, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, around 1940. She also created Blue Hill, Maine, where several Neil McFarb, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Rahul Mehta, Mary Moien, Elaine 1988) studied at the Chicago Nakash, Carolina Napp-Avelli, Patricia Novinski, Diane Oberg, Julie Rapp, Peter Art Institute, but was largely works for the Alice Ferguson of her sculptures may be seen at Reppert, Sandy Rodgers, Lois Rosado, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, René Sewell-Raysor, self-taught. She moved to the Farm in Accokeek, where she the Morgan Bay Zendo and the Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Beth Terry, Nancy Tolzman, Jeff Travis, D.C. area in 1935 and began lived and worked in the early Blue Hill Public Library. Joanne Tucker, Jan Wolf, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. working for the Resettlement Ad- CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: [email protected] ministration and Works Progress HOA information at: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution: Administration. In addition to the Preamble reliefs (1937) and Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc. Mother and Child (1939), Straus created terra cotta murals for BOARD OF DIRECTORS This Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Tom post offices in Fredonia, Kan.; Today we use Jones, treasurer; Pat Scully and Carol Griffith Covington, Va.; Leetonia, Ill.; and newspaper Webster Springs, W.Va. Straus needs your computers. PUBLICATION DEADLINES: sculpted a giant frog playground So it helps if - Monday 2 p.m. Articles/photos over 700 words, Display Ads (not camera ready). help with ads. - Monday 6 p.m. All Letters to the Editor (300 word limit). you can too! - Tuesday 2 p.m. Articles/photos under 700 words, photographs not associated with a story. Lousy pay, - Tuesday 6 p.m. Classified Ads and camera-ready display ads. Se Habla Español - Email submission is available. Hardcopy submissions (delivered by respective deadline) Vaya a nuestra página web short hours, may be mailed to the address above or left in the Co-op grocery store drop box or GNR greenbeltnewsreview.com external office door mail slot, as shown below. para ver artículos en español. nice people - Payment must accompany ads except by prior arrangement

Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -8 p.m. Office is currently closed to the public. Please phone or email. GNR external office door mail slot is located up a few stairs 25 yards left of the Email us at [email protected] Community Center’s east door near the municipal building. Thursday, May 20, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events At the Library Vigil and March Help With Trails This Weekend GAC The Greenbelt Library has On Tuesday, May 25 at 6:30 reopened with limited services p.m. on the grassy area in front by appointment. Appointments of the library, residents of Green- Presents Doctor Faustus can be made at pgcmls.info/re- belt can join the Greenbelt Racial The Rude Mechanicals in Res- and is desperate for any voice opening or 240-455-5451 for Equity Alliance and other com- idence at Greenbelt Arts Center that offers him ultimate hidden one hour of computer use or 15 munity groups to help Bridge (GAC) will present Christopher truth, regardless if it goes against minutes of browsing borrowable Communities to Stop the Vio- Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus live everything that he knows to be library materials. Reservations lence as well as to commemorate online Friday and Saturday, May good.” can be made up to seven days in George Floyd and countless oth- DOMINICK LORI BY PHOTO 21 and 22. In order to portray the internet advance. ers who have been injured and/ Canyon Creek Trail between 58 Written in the 1590s, Doctor panoply of commenters, con- Curbside service remains or killed by police or vigilantes. and 62 Courts of Ridge Road Faustus is the classic story of a spiracy theorists and retweeters available, also by appointment The community must continue to man who makes a pact with the creating a vast echo chamber, only. Hours: Tuesdays, 1 to 6 show unity in these trying times It’s time for spring mainte- devil. Director Claudia Bach will Bach chose to have the part of p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 to 8 p.m.; in order to stop the hatred, vio- nance of GHI trails. Volunteers set this production in a modern, Mephistopheles played by many Thursdays and Fridays, 1 to 6 lence and injustice that plagues who want to help take care of internet-forum world as Faustus actors. Each member of the cast p.m.; and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. communities of color, our lo- the trails should meet at 10 a.m. connects with some dangerous brings their own interpretation Items for curbside pickup should cal community and our country. Saturday, May 22 at the Canyon minds online and is dragged into to the incarnation while together be retrieved from the table placed Following a short program, the Creek Trailhead between 58 and a world of conspiracy, magic and creating a cohesive voice. outside the lower-level entrance, group will walk to the Spell- 62 Ridge Road. evil. After making a deal with Bach continues, “It is my hope which is marked with signs in- man Overpass to remember the The job is to improve trail a servant of Hell to unlock the that those watching this produc- dicating the four separate pickup victims of police and vigilante tread drainage to reduce erosion truth and powers of the world, tion can enjoy a modern take on spots. Customers arriving in a brutality. Join in and bring signs and muddy spots on the trails, Faustus gets more than he bar- the classic tale of a deal with vehicle may park in the parking and/or candles. Free bus service cut back brush intruding or likely gained for when his payment the devil while considering the lot, but staff will not come to is available from Franklin Park. to intrude on trails, assess trail comes due. Set on a backdrop of contemporary implications of col- their vehicle unless a customer Residents should meet at the conditions and needs for ad- Reddit, fake news and internet lective conspiracy.” indicates a special need for as- Springhill Lake Recreation Center ditional maintenance, and carry indoctrination, this production During Covid-19, GAC is sistance in their appointment (SHLRC) by 6:15 p.m. The bus out invasive species management explores what it means to access bringing online productions of request. To ensure the health and will return at 8:20 p.m. from the and restorative planting along the the truth and to confront reality, important works to the residents safety of everyone, all customers Greenbelt Library to the SHLRC. trail. Wear shoes and clothes to whatever it may be. of Greenbelt and the surrounding must wear a mask and follow For more information, contact be ready for trail work, insects, Bach said, “With a full year area. There is a suggested social distancing guidelines to Carla Johns at 240-429-7911 or sun or rain. Gloves and tools will now to reflect on isolation and donation for viewing the show, maintain a contact-free process. [email protected]. be provided by the GHI Wood- digital connection, the project of which will support both the GAC Customers are reminded that lands Committee. Since the best a modern, digital Doctor Faustus and The Rude Mechanicals. the curb in front of the library time to observe trail drainage is arose very naturally. Faustus is For more information visit entrance is both a fire lane and a Astronomical Society during or after rain, this activity a man who is deeply frustrated greenbeltartscenter.org. delivery zone. Black Hole Lecture will proceed rain or shine (except Greenbelt also now has mobile On Thursday, May 27 at 7:30 for strong winds or lightning con- printing available. More informa- p.m. the Astronomical Society of ditions). It starts on the Canyon tion is available at pgcmls.info/ Greenbelt (ASG) welcomes all to Creek Trail and – depending on mobile-printing. hear Dr. Sayali Avachat speak on participants, interests and time – Vaccine Assistance “Black Holes and Gravity.” She may also cover GHI trails from PGCMLS offers an English will discuss key aspects in the Plateau Place and Laurel Hill. and Spanish Covid-19 Vaccine history of gravity and important

Hunter Hotline at 240-392-3622 milestones in the discovery of RUDE COURTESY PHOTO MECHANICALS operating Mondays through Fri- black holes. Bill Bodie as Doctor Faustus and Jackie Youm as Mephistopheles days, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The hot- Dr. Avachat has a Ph.D. in perform in Greenbelt Arts Center's production of Doctor Faustus. line will assist by directly book- space sciences from the Florida ing vaccination appointments, Institute of Technology and is adding people to vaccine pre- currently working as astrophysi- Sign Petitions Paint Out Picnic registration lists and answering cist/education advisor for the Against Maglev Join Artist-in-Residence questions about the vaccination Etelman Observatory at the Uni- Sunday, May 23, 10 a.m. until Racquel Keller to paint in Buddy process. versity of the Virgin Islands. 2 p.m. at the Greenbelt Farm- Attick Park on Sunday, June 6. Kids Achieve Club She conducts science workshops Roosevelt Virtual ers Market. Petitions against the Sign up for one of two timeslots, The Kids Achieve Club pro- for school children that feature Dance Concert proposed maglev train will be 11 a.m. to noon or noon to 1 gram provides academic support hands-on learning and toy build- Eleanor Roosevelt High available for signing. This is an p.m. Participants may bring with homework assistance and ing activities. School Department of Performing important issue for our city as their own materials or receive a reading practice in English for All are welcome to join this and Fine Arts presents its virtual well as for our county. basic set of paints and supplies Speakers of Other Languages Zoom lecture, whether members 2021 Inaugural Dance Concert, from Greenbelt Recreation Arts. for students in grades 1 to 6. of ASG or not. For those in- It Was All a Nightmare: Social Sign up at signupgenius.com/go/ The program was created to sup- terested, the Zoom session will Justice Realities. paintoutpicnic. This event is free. port the unique needs of English open a half-hour early for meet- The cast features Jordan Lo- learners to foster a love of read- and-greet. A Zoom link will be gan and Makayla R. Thomas of ing and to provide academic posted before the meeting on the the Repertory Ensemble as well support. Astronomical Society’s website, as dancers from all class levels. greenbeltastro.org. To view the concert, go to schools.pgcps.org/ Foundation Showcases eleanorroosevelt. Local Groups in June Greenbelt Community Founda- tion (GCF) announced its 2021 NASA Goddard’s Music and Drama Club presents: Showcase will be streaming all weekend long June 5-6. The showcase, viewable online, will feature past grant recipients shar- Lady Windermere’s Fan ing their passion and talents. by Oscar Wilde Groups being featured in the a staged reading directed by Randy Barth hour-long showcase include High- er Achievement, GIVES, The Space: Free Art for All, Greenbelt Live Online: Saturday, May 22 at 8pm Arts Center, Friends of the New Deal Café, Greenbelt Archive madtheater.org Project, Friends of the Green- belt Museum, the Old Greenbelt Theatre, Alex and Olmsted and The Rude Mechanicals in residence at Eleanor Roosevelt High School Greenbelt Arts Center present: students. Every year GCF hosts a Showcase so donors can see the effect that donated dollars have made to the local community. Doctor Faustus This year, for everyone’s safety, GCF has elected to hold this by Christopher Marlowe, directed by Claudia Bach fundraiser online. Online: Fri & Sat, May 21-22. Suggested donation: $10 To buy a ticket to the show- case or to make a donation, visit rudemechanicals.com greenbeltartscenter.org GreenbeltFoundation.org. Coming Soon: Old-Time Radio Show Live Performance June 19. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 20, 2021 Two Greenbelt Faith Leaders Obituaries Participate in Event with Hogan Our condolences to the family, friends and fellow parishioners By Mahfuz Rahman and Zayd Mahfuz Yoshiko Waeldner of Yoshiko Waeldner, who died Yoshiko Isobe Waeldner of recently. She was a member of On Thursday, May 13, Gover- the event. St. Hugh Catholic Church. nor Larry Hogan and faith-based From the invited faith lead- Greenbelt died peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She Congratulations to Alvaro leaders met at the second annual ers, a Greenbelt resident, Mahfuz Ceron-Ruiz, the newest student “Faith Leaders United Against Rahman, represented the Diyanet was the wife of the late Robert Waeldner. She is survived by her PGCPS Board Member and a Covid-19” event which was held Center of America (DCA), a student at ERHS. at FedEx Field. The event was mosque located in Lanham. In sister Hisa Eguchi of Nagoya, Japan. She is also survived by Congratulations to Lori Domi- to recognize the important role addition, Zayd Mahfuz, who is nick on retiring from University that faith-based institutions have an alumnus and graduate from many cousins, nieces, nephews and devoted friends. of Maryland Food Services after played in delivering vaccines to DCA’s Hifz Quran memorization 30 years of service. In honor of communities across Maryland program and also a rising senior She was a longtime supporter of The Japanese Americans’ Care her service, The Dairy has named that may be difficult to reach or at Eleanor Roosevelt High School one of their original ice creams are disproportionately affected conducted the benediction prayer. Fund. A funeral Mass was held at after her: Lori’s Legacy. Stop by by Covid-19. Lieutenant Gov- Zayd said that DCA has already The Dairy, located in the Stamp

St. Hugh of Grenoble Catholic THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO ernor Boyd Rutherford, Mary- hosted one vaccination event and Student Union, for a taste of this land Health Secretary Dennis will continue to work with local Church on Monday, May 17. In- Yoshiko Waeldner terment was private. chocolate treat. Schrader and Brigadier General partners to facilitate more vac- Share your accomplishments, Janeen Birckhead also attended cination events. milestones and news in the Our Neighbors column. Send details News Review Pilots of your news items to editor@ New Payment Option greenbeltnewsreview.com. The News Review is pilot- ing a new payment option, Zelle, that will allow most of our advertisers and subscribers to pay their bills electronically. Customers can access this service through many banks’ mobile apps and online bank- ing websites or by download- ing the Zelle app. Customers CATHOLIC COMMUNITY should direct their payments to of GREENBELT business@greenbeltnewsreview.

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Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community May 23 10 a.m. The Three Mothers Rev. Lynn Strauss, Minister; with Worship Associate Diana McFadden Reverend Strauss will reflect on the groundbreaking book by educator, Anna Malaika Tubbs, The Three Mothers. Join us in celebration of Black mothers, most particularly, the mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin. ONLINE ONLY Streaming information at http://pbuuc.org/news Thursday, May 20, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5 City Information & Events The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. 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Comcast 71 and 996 and www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv Visit the Greenbelt Virtual Recreation ticipation is limited to 100 guests. Resident participation: Information will be posted on Center at Visit https://greenbeltthe- Meetings Calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov Kinder Camp, Camp Pine Tree, www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation YOGO-Youth On The Go, Creative Kids Camp, Camp Encore, atre.org/ for more info. In advance the hearing impaired are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 Summer Classes: Ceramics and More Registration going on now. to submit your questions/comments or contact the City Clerk at (301) 474-8000 or email [email protected] CONSIDER MAKING A Town Hall: DONATION TO ONE OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR MAY 24-28 THE CITY’S Monday, May 24 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL CHARITABLE FUNDS MEETING/2ND FY 2022 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING/ CON- Gun Violence Prevention Agency Funds are managed but not financed by the City. STANT YIELD TAX RATE, (Virtual)Virtual meeting will be shown Time: 7:00pm on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and 996, and Streaming at www.green- All donations to the funds are Date: May 27, 2021 beltmd.gov/municipaltv used for the listed charitable purposes. The City of Green- Location: Zoom Tuesday, May 25 at 3:30pm, SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY belt receives no portion of these Email:[email protected] COMMITTEE, Virtual funds nor does it charge an administrative fee for processing Tuesday, May 25 at 7:30pm, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON the donations Have you or some you know EDUCATION On the Agenda: Feedback on Student Awards, Discus- sion of Calendar and Activities for 2021-2022 School Year, Discussion been the victim of a gun crime. Funds include: Good of 2021-2022 Budget, Discussion of Calendar for 2021-2022 School VIOLENCE Are you interested in learning Samaritan Fund, Year about the harm caused to our Emergency Assistance community by violence? Fund, Greenbelt Tuesday, May 25 at 7:30pm, GREEN ACES, Virtual To register, please contact: Recreation, and Liz Park—[email protected] Wednesday, May 26 at 7:00pm, MAGLEV TASK FORCE, Attend our Town Hall to Advisory Committee on Virtual. discuss this important topic Town Hall presented by: Education. Wednesday, May 26 at 8:00pm,  Greenbelt CARES and how it is impacting the COUNCIL WORK SESSION  Greenbelt Police Department Find out more at www. w/GEAC,(stakeholder), Virtual meeting will be shown on Verizon 21,  360 Family Services, LLC City of Greenbelt. greenbeltmd.gov/ Comcast 71 and 996, and Streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov/munici- donations. paltv Notice of Charter Amendment Resolution You can also mail a money order Thursday, May 27 at 7:00pm, FOREST PRESERVE ADVISORY or check to: City of Greenbelt, BOARD, On the Agenda: Maglev update, Dynamic Governance and At its regular meeting of April 26, 2021, the City Council ad- 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, respectful dialogue reminder, Discussion of if/how to encourage Coun- opted a resolution to amend the City Charter. As required by MD 20770. Please notate which cil action on recent FPAB reports, Master Trail Plan, and Science Fund state law, this resolution will be posted in its entirety for 40 days, fund in the notes section of until June 5, at the Municipal Building and on the City’s Web the check. You may also use In advance, the hearing impaired is advised to use MD RELAY at 711 site www.greenbeltmd.gov. Copies may also be requested of the drop box on flag side of to submit your questions/comments or contact the City Clerk at (301) the City Clerk. It will become effective on June 15, 2021, un- the building. Receipts will be 474-8000 or email [email protected]. provided and mailed out to you. This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a less a proper petition to submit the amendment to the voters on meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. For information on public a referendum is filed as permitted by law. As also required by participation for the virtual meetings above, visit the meetings calendar state law, this notice is given to provide a fair summary of the Buddy Attick Lake at www.greenbeltmd.gov. resolution. Heritage Walking Tour Saturday, June 5 GREENBELT Greenbelt Recreation Charter Amendment Resolution Number 2021-1 (Resolution Number 2091) A Resolution of the City of Greenbelt, Maryland, 10:00am - 12:00pm RECREATION Summer Activity Guide 2021 SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE to Amend Section 2 of the Charter of the City of Greenbelt, to Available at Buddy Attick Lake Park amend Section 27 titled “Absentee Voting” by replacing with 555 Crescent Road www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation “Mail-In Voting” of the Greenbelt City Charter. Registration going on now! Learn about the storied history Classes begin the week of June 14, 2021 Purpose: To amend the City Charter to replace absentee voting of Greenbelt’s recreation de- Includes options for all ages and interests. with mail-in voting. Mail-in voting would allow voters to request velopment and current ecologi- Discover seasonal special events, varied a ballot (no reasons needed) to vote in the upcoming 2021 cal efforts at Greenbelt Lake. recreation facilities and classes to provide Council Election. However, the voters will still have the option to conservation efforts. Quarterly guide to Greenbelt RecreaƟ on AcƟ viƟ es, Classes, FaciliƟ es, and Programs. opportunities for community celebrations. Learn participate in early voting or in-person voting on Election Day. something new or improve your skills in an See the full Greenbelt Day activity you enjoy, all while socializing and staying active! For more information, please contact the City Clerk at 301-474- Weekend Schedule at 3870 or email [email protected] Visit our www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation or call 301-397-2200 for www.greenbeltmd.gov/ recreation more information. 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Crime Reduction Mask Rule Update impact on the budget being enor- the city has made many changes able to the public on compensa- This ordinance was also pre- An attempt to update the city’s mous, while Putens was in favor to compensation without a study tion patterns in local municipali- sented by Byrd, who moved for position on mask rules outside of doing the research and looking (the last study was apparently in ties and that there is enough data a second reading and adoption, came to a standstill, with the at it fairly in comparison to other 2008). He also noted that having publicly available to show what seconded by Councilmember motion being withdrawn pending municipalities. a policy that was unpaid was “a is typical. The motion to draft Rodney Roberts. During the new county rulings. Discussion Family Leave world of difference in a family.” family leave legislation failed. discussion, Davis reported that centered around the uncertainties In a related discussion on a Byrd offered to withdraw this Reparations she had requested an estimate of of the “honor” system for wear- separate motion to consider paid motion but his second, Roberts, In the previous meeting, con- the staff hours required to create ing masks and the difficulties of family leave, Davis noted that wouldn’t withdraw his second. troversy occurred over the out- the public safety plan but did not enforcement as well as the lack the federal, state and local gov- Jordan thought these were great come of a vote on consideration receive it. Jordan thought that of consistency among CDC, state ernments allow for family leave suggestions but should have been of reparations and the adding of the plan was already part of the and county policies. City policy and that the city’s policy is in made in December and not three- a non-binding question on the annual budget. Putens agreed remained (as of May 10) the line with them. Employees are quarters of the way through the topic to the ballot in the upcom- with Jordan and objected strongly same in requiring masks through- compensated from their annual or budget process. Byrd stated that ing fall city elections. Roberts to putting more requirements on out the city. sick leave allowances and when the suggestion wasn’t made ear- reiterated that he felt the vote the police when they aren’t fully Compensation and Benefits those are exhausted, they are then lier because the fiscal picture was (three for, zero against and four staffed, suggesting we “get out A motion to raise minimum unpaid. Byrd opined, in the face still uncertain. The staff position, abstaining) was illegal. After from under Covid first.” Byrd city wages to $15 by July 2021 of the same argument to wait for as noted in an email communica- some discussion, Roberts agreed responded that he didn’t see ask- was tabled until a planned salary the compensation study, that the tion to council, is to wait until that the question of the legality ing for this plan as “pounding” and compensation study is done. city doesn’t show a commitment the compensation study is done. of that vote should be dealt with on the department or “dumping” Amidst an overall feeling that to 21st century benefits and that Resident William Orleans as a separate discussion. After on them, but agreed it would re- these initiatives needed to wait having appropriate compensation pointed out that council had in a lightning-fast, real-time refer- sult in additional work. He felt until the study (planned in the should not be held hostage to a the past been 100 percent in fa- ence to the procedures by Davis, what the city is currently doing current budget) was completed, compensation study. vor of raising its own pay based the motion to reconsider carried around crime is not enough. He Roberts said that nothing about Byrd stated his commitment merely on a comparison with and so did the original motion to wanted to imagine public safety this initiative is premature and to consider the impact on our other municipalities. He noted draft a question on reparations for as involving multiple city organi- that he doesn’t anticipate the poorest employees. He notes that that information was easily avail- placement on the ballot. zations in addition to the police, e.g., CARES and recreation as well as the public. He wanted to know “what the city can start do- ing differently and better” – not just a cut-and-paste on the next year’s budget. He said, “We cannot just be the same old same old.” Davis moved to table the mo- tion until there is an estimate by the city manager of how much effort is involved in fulfilling the request. Roberts was opposed to delay, noting that it was the city and council’s job to work on the issue. He said, “We’ve sup- posedly been doing community policing for the last 30 years at least and we are not looking at updating our methods.” Roberts thought council should “step up and think a little bit harder” and objected to cutting off discussion. Byrd wanted to put a time- frame on Davis’ request for infor- mation so it wouldn’t be held up indefinitely. Davis said she is not trying to kill the motion but to get the information she had pre- viously requested and suggested tabling for a month. Robert Sny- der, speaking as a resident, com- mented that the proposal invited an extra layer of bureaucracy that we don’t need and doesn’t men- tion the several public safety and other citizen groups that would need to be included in such a forum. The motion to table was passed. Mail-in Voting The measure would allow a mail-in ballot request with no reason required for voting in a council election. The amend- ment to the city charter was passed previously and the state has passed a recent amendment that affects mail-in and absentee voting. Resident Lore Rosenthal suggested mailing each Greenbelt resident a ballot rather than fol- lowing the more convoluted pro- cess described in the ordinance. Recognition Groups Recognition groups are com- munity organizations that receive IN REMEMBRANCE financial support from the city in the form of grants ($78,000 in total last year). Recreation Co- ordinator Greg Varda supported OF THOSE WHO FELL a one-time recommendation for matching funds not to be needed for recognition groups in Fiscal PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM Year 2021 given the difficul- ties encountered in fundraising during Covid-19 concerns. The measure passed unanimously with Varda adding that if the difficulty American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Maryland continued, the city could make adjustments as needed. Thursday, May 20, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 Budget 2022 NASA Drama Club Stages Greenbelt Police Budget Lady Windermere’s Fan

NASA’s Music and Drama to a return to live productions, Includes Reform Possibilities club (MAD Theater) will pres- our play readings are a great by Matthew Arbach ent a staged reading of the play opportunity for our members to Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar continue performing for our audi- On May 3, the Greenbelt City hours. De-escalation techniques, topic at the meeting. Resident Wilde, live online on Saturday, ences. Lady Windermere’s Fan is Council had a comprehensive dis- additional weapons training, im- Bob Rand was troubled by the May 22, starting at 8 p.m. The a witty classic by Oscar Wilde cussion with the Greenbelt Police plicit bias training and mental lack of council-led discussion on play includes suspected affairs (whose The Importance of Being Department (GPD) on its budget- health are part of the program. the matter and its tardiness in and other secrets among members Ernest MAD staged in 2000). The ary needs in the coming fiscal Staffing is a key issue for addressing Mayor Colin Byrd’s of the aristocracy. As the drama clever dialog makes it particularly year, as well as the possibility of Bowers this year. The depart- 2020 Fair and Just Policing Act. builds, Oscar Wilde’s wit and suited to an online presentation, police reform in the city in light ment is allocated 53 sworn of- Resident Ric Gordon pressed for keen insight into human society as opposed to a show that show- of the current national debate and ficers, with 47 positions now reform for “proactive” reasons shines through in the amusing cases physical comedy. We hope the recent, unprecedented, state filled. A primary goal is to retain so that a tragedy can be avoided dialog. you’ll enjoy seeing it as much as policing legislation and repeal staff as much as possible, as do- and not reacted to, stressing that Greenbelt residents Penny we have putting it together!” of the Law Enforcement Officers ing so provides better continuity being pro-reform is not analogous Martin and Jon Gardner have The play can be viewed live Bill of Rights (LEOBOR). Chief and less of a fiscal burden from to being anti-police. Byrd felt the roles in the play. via a link that will be posted at Richard Bowers asserted his com- the cost of training new person- city must do reform independent- Director Randy Barth says, https://www.madtheater.org/. mitment to evolving new and nel. Bowers said that concern- ly as well as in conjunction with “While we’re all looking forward more effective ways of answer- ing recruiting, which the GPD this state legislation, emphasizing ing service calls, looking to build is actively doing, “the pool of that in spite of considerable funds partnerships with organizations available candidates continues to allocated, certain sections of the like Greenbelt CARES. Bowers shrink.” He hopes to have a full city do “not feel safe,” requiring faced difficult questions through- staff in all levels of operations some kind of a change. Resident out the meeting on the issues this year so the department can LaWann Stribling pressed for the of officer accountability and the provide the full array of services community and police to “get to possibility of racial bias, though that city residents are used to, a know each other,” with all their not in regard to any specific com- situation that is attractive to staff cultural aspects. She stated that plaints against the police. who remain because of the op- this would forestall conflicts. She Bowers said that “this has portunity to provide a variety of also requested more programs been a difficult year” with the services. for children to keep them out of added challenges of the pandem- Bowers spoke about develop- “mischief” caused by boredom. ic, made more so by the death ing a co-responder program that Bowers asserted that the GPD of Corporal Christine Peters on would involve using outreach provides “fair and impartial” January 14. groups like Greenbelt CARES, treatment to all residents, with There have been many chang- the Boys and Girls Club, the officers held accountable. Six of- es to the command staff, with county’s Sante Group and home- ficers have been removed as they BARTH RANDY BY SCREENSHOT Captain Gordon Pracht retiring less shelters, especially when it were “not a good fit anymore,” Party guests react to the arrival of the mysterious Mrs. Erlynne in after 26 years of service and comes to mental health calls and with City Manager Nicole Ard MAD's production of Lady Windermere's Fan. Clockwise from top Captain Tim White now running possible follow-up care. These assuring the meeting that the of- left are Mr. Dumby (Jon Gardner), Lady Jedburgh (Penny Mar- the administrative services section groups can augment police ef- ficers’ departures were not the tin), Mrs. Erlynne (Cathy Barth) and Lady Windermere (Ashley and in-house promotions through- forts, making up for the “finite result of their mistreatment of Greeley). out the department among other resources” available from the city. residents of color. changes. These co-responder organizations In general, consensus at the The proposed budget is $10 can aid in the implementing of meeting was positive toward the million, a 6.5 percent decrease alternative strategies in crime police, with Byrd saying that the from last year, largely due to prevention, taking away the “op- the departure of some long-term portunity of crime” by address- See POLICE, page 9 employees and the lower costs ing social and economic causes for new staff. Personnel accounts and offering a more “holistic” for 82 percent of the budget. Fuel approach. and maintenance costs remain Bowers is awaiting further di- about the same. rection from the state and county Increased training is a major on how the new state policing goal, reflected in more money legislation will affect operations allocated in the budget, as Bow- in Greenbelt. Protocols on the use ers said the department looks of force, mandatory body cam- to “up our game.” With regard eras and civil disciplinary boards 11. 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BUDGET continued from page 1 every councilmember who spoke a race and gender equity director, the budget as proposed since it is Business on the subject agreed that the city $50,000 for tutoring grants and not known where council could should not increase taxes. $90,000 for a Greenbelt business find the money for any additions, The News Review invites Greenbelt businesses to submit brief announce- The city had hoped for assis- plan competition to provide seed saying, “We need to get our pri- ments for the business column. Tell us about events such as new employees, tance from the federal American money for start-up businesses in orities straight.” anniversaries, awards won, new programs, and other newsworthy items. Rescue Plan (ARP). However, the city. Byrd said that the city Council did not reach agree- Send brief (40-50 words) items to [email protected]. Gaymon and Councilmember Ju- has relatively healthy reserves ment on what changes to propose dith Davis reported that the pro- that could be used to fund his and expects to schedule another gram is still not well-defined and additions, a position that was im- worksession to try to resolve the it is not clear how ARP funds mediately refuted by Roberts who issue, though how they will do could be used. countered that the reserve fund is that is not clear. They are, how- Two bits of good news were for emergencies. The citizens of ever, just about out of time. The an increase of $10,000 in the a small town, he said, should not city charter requires that council city’s grant for recreation from have to bail out student loans. approve a budget no later than the Maryland-National Capital If council goes down the road June 10 and budget adoption is Park and Planning Commission of feeling that it can pay for currently scheduled for the June and a new pension estimate in everything, he argued, they will 7 regular council meeting. the Information Technology de- bankrupt the city. Even with no discretionary ad- partment that is $42,600 lower Discussion ditions, council needs to fill the than previous estimates. Council went around in circles $200,000 hole created by the new Wish List with no one suggesting any cuts workers compensation premiums. Council, especially Davis, has to the proposed budget to allow At the time this was written, often chafed at the use of the funds to be redirected toward the additional worksession had term “wish list” to describe the items from the wish list. Davis not yet been scheduled. It is pos- potential additions to the pro- said that she would drop her sible that this meeting may be posed budget. However, with requested additions including advertised only online given the GLENN HARRIS BY PHOTO nearly $1.5 million in possible $2,000 for the tree canopy sup- limited time remaining. Residents Restaurants in Greenbelt welcome diners back inside. additions to a budget with just port program, the animal control can set alerts on the city website $1,000 excess of revenues over officer and the expedited com- to be notified of the meeting. expenditures, the term seems par- pensation study for non-classified Armory ticularly apt this year. employees. Councilmember Leta The inclusion of funds for The initial list included eight Mach said that she would drop the armory assessment stirred additional employees over what everything except the $4,500 to considerable conversation. Rob- was funded in City Manager expand the tile floor pilot pro- erts, Mach and Councilmember Nicole Ard’s proposed budget: gram at the Aquatic & Fitness Edward Putens, in particular, filling the vacant assistant direc- Center since that could be funded argued for obtaining the building tor of planning and community from the Park and Planning grant. as soon as possible. Public Works PHOTO BY GLENN HARRIS BY PHOTO PHOTO BY RAHUL MEHTA BY PHOTO development position ($151,000) In addition, the funds for the has received bids for the assess- Brood X has started to emerge after 17 years. and adding seven new positions housing allowance and home ment and expects the issue to go – two code enforcement inspec- buyer assistance were reduced by before council in June. The News tors with equipment ($158,400), a $6,000. Review will report further on the CARES case manager ($77,000), Pope suggested just passing armory in the near future. a second Greenbelt Connection driver ($48,000), two CARES counselors ($150,000) and one additional animal control officer ($65,280). In addition, the list Elon Musk’s Hyperloop includes an intern to assist the economic development coordi- Fails to Move Forward nator for 12 weeks for $3,600. by David Lange Councilmember Rodney Roberts pointed out that adding staff cre- A recent report from the Fed- which could have resulted in ates an ongoing expense that eral Highway Administration significant construction and in- would require funding in future indicated that the tunnel transit frastructure activity in Greenbelt. years. system proposed by Elon Musk, Although the project initially Other wish list items include also known as the Hyperloop, attracted support from Governor additional funding for the armory had failed to progress any further Larry Hogan and an initial con- assessment ($120,000), a study since its preliminary stages. The ditional permit was issued by the on how best to utilize city office Hyperloop was to have offered state, nothing has moved forward space ($60,000), an expedited a high-speed D.C. to Baltimore with the proposition since a pre- compensation study for non- transit system and included paired liminary draft environmental as- classified employees ($220,000), tunnels for automated electric sessment in 2019. additional housing stipend and cars traveling up to 150 mph, purchase assistance for police officers living/buying homes in Greenbelt ($120,000), an up- dated Buddy Attick Park Master Plan process and study ($30,000) plus five items costing less than $10,000 each. Despite this mismatch between wants and resources, the coun- cilmembers added several more items at the meeting, mostly from Mayor Colin Byrd. Council Changes Councilmember Emmett Jor- dan pushed for adding $20,000 for a part-time employee or con- sultant to seek out and apply for Looking for Academic Excellence? grants and to ensure compliance NOW E NR OL L I NG K - 8 F OR F AL L 20 21 with the terms of city grants. school.stmatthias.org - [email protected] - 301-577-9412 This could be particularly impor- 9473 Annpolis Road, Lanham, MD 20706 tant, he noted, for any funds the city receives from the American Rescue Plan. Councilmember Silke Pope added an urn wall for the city cemetery, although she was hesi- Dental Im plants tant given the lack of funds for The Permanent Solution for Missing Teeth any of the wish list items. Toward the end of the meet- MCCARL $55 DENTAL IMPLANT CONSULTATION ing, Byrd introduced $650,000 INCLUDES DENTAL EXAM AND DIGITAL X-RAYS in proposed new expenditures. ENTAL ROUP These included $150,000 for col- D G Over 500 5-star reviews! 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Both he and Gordon said “a moving target,” with changes Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, www.greenbeltmd.gov/police they had done ride-alongs with arriving swiftly, and stressed the Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. officers and expressed admiration need “not to rush into” responses for their work. until all the factors are accounted Robbery with trespassing by officers who six on May 6. All of them were Councilmember Judith Davis for. Ard laid out a variety of city, May 8, 1:47 a.m., 6925 responded to a report of a per- taken from throughout Greenbelt said that, while “not broadcast- county and state resources already Hanover Parkway. A man walk- son acting suspiciously. He was East and Greenbelt West. ing” their efforts, council has in place to provide a huge range ing through Schrom Hills Park released on citation and then An attempted theft occurred been active in police reform is- of social services. was approached from behind by transported to a local hospital for on May 7 in 5 Court Ridge sues and dealing with crime in Bowers said he felt that the an unknown person who placed a medical evaluation. Road, when an officer on patrol the city. She expects to work community and the police “have a gun against him, went through Burglary saw a man underneath a vehicle with the county and state on the a lot of common ground” about his pockets and took money be- May 6, 3:50 a.m., 9123 that had been jacked up. The new police reforms and see what the desire for a just, equitable fore he fled on foot. Springhill Lane. Clothing and man fled. Investigation revealed Greenbelt is already doing. Re- and effective police force, with Assault money were removed from an that the catalytic converter had garding crime, council is trying the main issue being “how we May 11, 10:47 p.m., 6000 unlocked apartment. been partially removed from the to ascertain budgetary needs and get there,” incorporating differ- Greenbelt Road. A man ap- May 7, 1:10 p.m., 5707 undercarriage. preferably not raise taxes, wheth- ent perspectives to reach “the proached a woman in Laundro- Cherrywood Lane. A 25-year-old Three vehicles were rummaged er it means hiring more officers finish line at the same time.” He land laundromat and told her nonresident was arrested and through after windows were bro- or developing alternative strate- acknowledged, however, that this there was a spider on her. He charged with theft, trespassing, ken out to gain access. These gies. Councilmember Emmett can be a painful process. then rubbed up against her and malicious destruction, two counts occurred at 9114, 9164 and 9168 fled. of second-degree assault and Edmonston Road on May 8. Fraud resisting arrest after officers re- Windows were broken out May 12, 2:10 p.m., 4 Court sponded to a report of a tres- in one vehicle at 8009 Mandan Hillside. A woman dropped a passer vandalizing merchandise Road and another at 221 Lake- letter containing a check in the at the Shell Food Mart. He was side Drive, both on May 11. U.S. Postal Service mailbox near transported to the Department of Crescent Road and Eastway on Corrections for a hearing before a April 17. Unknown person(s) district court commissioner. Owl and Kestrel Demo gained possession of it, changed Vandalism the amount and the name of the May 11, 9:12 a.m., 6220 At Patuxent Refuge payee and then deposited it. Breezewood Drive. A possible On Sunday May 30 from 1 Theft BB gun was used to break out a to 2 p.m., Patuxent Research May 6, 5:06 p.m., 65 Court window of a residence. Refuge wildlife experts will in- Ridge Road. Two older teens Vehicle Crime troduce visitors to two of North attempted to steal a bicycle but One vehicle was reported tak- America’s smallest birds of prey: dropped it and fled. en on May 6 from 6114 Breeze- the American Kestrel and Eastern May 11, 6 p.m., 6000 Green- wood Court, a white 2017 Hyun- Screech Owl. These expert hunt- belt Road. A man approached a dai Elantra with Illinois tags ers use different skills: the kestrel woman who was walking through 804760. uses acrobatic prowess, while the owl is a stealthy hunter. the parking lot of Bank of Amer- Two tags, Maryland 3CS7876, POLICE GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO ica after withdrawing money, were taken from 7700 block Ora This program, at 10901 Scarlet Detective Konetta Brown, Lieutenant Jermaine Gulledge, and which she had put in a plastic Court on May 11. Tanager Loop (off Powder Mill Captain Tim White join members of the University of Maryland bag. He took her bag of money A catalytic converter was re- Road), is free for all ages, subject Police Department on May 13 to run the National Police Week and fled on foot. moved from the undercarriage of to weather, mask compliance and 5K in memory of Cpl. Chris Peters. Trespassing a vehicle in 17 Court Ridge Road adequate attendance. Registration May 5, 10:50 p.m., 6108 on May 11. is required and more information Breezewood Court. A 47-year-old A total of ten handicapped is available at 301-497-5887 or resident was arrested and charged placards were reported stolen, fws.gov/refuge/patuxent. Greenbelt The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved Listings! crimes reported in the blotter. visit Call 1-866-411-TIPS. People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. www.greenbeltnewsreview.com

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Compass is a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Compass is licensed as Compass Real Estate in DC and as Compass in Virginia and Maryland. 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Suite 300 Washington, DC 20003 | 202.545.6900 Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 20, 2021 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING HELP WANTED SERVICES MISSY’S DECORATING – Serv- ing Greenbelt for over 30 years. LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT LAWN MAINTENANCE and power Interior painting. Free estimates. WANTED – Evenings and week- washing service. Reasonable rates. Call RATES MHIC #26409. Insured. Call Missy, CLASSIFIED: $3.00 minimum for ten words. 15¢ for each ad- ends. Guaranteed income. Please 240-391-8615. 301-345-7273. ditional word. 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MHIC #84145 and will be considered for the ideal REFINISHING AND INSTALLING PHONE 301-448-8703 candidate. Knowledge of QuickBooks hardwood floors – Kitchen and baths GRN R NR and Excel, payroll, vendor payments, remodeling, painting and drywall/ reconciling bank statements, generating plaster… Price structures that fit any budgets and tax documents a must. For Auto Repairs & budget. Call today for free estimate… LAW OFFICES OF the full job description, please contact: Licensed… Insured… 301-844-8897. Road Service PATRICK J. MCANDREW, LLC. [email protected]. PROFESSIONAL PLUMBER to in- MERCHANDISE ertiie eniins stall, replace, repair, or upgrade your FREE BOXWOODS (we have 4 avail- present plumbing fixtures. Free esti- rln tte nsetins Personal Injury, Civil, Criminal, Traffic Matters, DUI, Business Law & able) mature, +/- 3 ft diameter. You dig/ mates. No extra charge for weekend or Incorporation, Estate Planning & Administration, and haul. Tim @ 301-802-2452. evening service. 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My Perspective City Notes Horticulture/Parks prepared Realty 1, Inc. their greenhouse, received plant SCMaglev Project DEIS Defers deliveries and installed interpre- Our 33rd Year in Greenbelt tive signs at the Firefly Sanctu- ary. Sustainability/Environmental 301 982-0044 Consideration of Safety Issues worked with an Eagle Scout by Donna Hoffmeister installing bird and bee houses and R1MD.com produced maps and a video about Linda Ivy 301-675-0585 maglev impacts. Mark Riley 301-792-3638 After one adoption, the Animal H. Dwayne Taylor - 301-323-8384 Shelter hosts three dogs, four Leonard Wallace - Broker cats, eight kittens and a rabbit. 301-675-9036 Park rangers assisted several groups seeking permits for park use. The Leader in Refuse/Recycling collected Greenbelt Real Estate 28.67 tons of refuse and 11.15 tons of recyclables. Preschoolers brought their bikes and practiced safety skills. The outdoor pool was inspected by the county prior to opening. The Community Center wel- comed new Coordinator Rose Commins. Center and Arts staff

coordinated with conservators PHOTO COURTESY LOUIS CERNY LOUIS COURTESY PHOTO cleaning the Lenore Thomas Corner Lot With Addition 2 BR town- The maglev train crash in Lathen, Germany sculptures. Arts hosted an Art home with large fenced yard & covered Share, ceramic raku firing and porch. Front laundry room addit. Re- Since 2016, Louis Cerny has Comments are due by Mon- Perhaps most importantly, says a family sculpture workshop. modeled bath & kit. w d/w & microw. been trying to warn about safety day, May 24 to SCMaglev c/o Cerny, U.S. safety experts need to Therapeutic Recreation facilitated Addition With Full Bath Downstairs problems with the proposed Bal- Lauren Molesworth, Maryland evaluate the dangers of the elec- a Golden Age Club meeting and 2 BR GHI townhome with large family timore-Washington SCMaglev. He Transit Administration, 6 Saint tromagnetic radiation involved in meal delivery for 39 seniors. room/bedroom on main level. Com- is a self-employed railway engi- Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21202, SCMaglev operation. The DEIS CARES’ Darren Stephenson pletely remodeled - opened kitchen. neering consultant who has been or by emailing info@bwmaglev. shows shielding needed at passen- received the Governor’s Citation Need to reach us right away? involved with maglev issues since info. ger stations and on the vehicles, for six years of Juvenile Justice the late 1980s. He states that his Cerny says that U.S. Depart- but is this sufficient and how Text ‘Greenbelt’ to 88000 on service. motivation is for Maryland not ment of Transportation (DOT) secure is it from leakage? your cell phone and get an in- to have a maglev accident like safety experts, including those at stant response! We can show the one that killed 23 people in the DOT Volpe Center in Cam- you any listing in Greenbelt. Lathen, Germany on September bridge, Mass., should examine the Scan here with your 22, 2006. safety of the SCMaglev system. cell phone and go He is concerned that the Draft Statements of foreign govern- directly to our web- Environmental Impact Statement ments certifying safety should site! Search all of

(DEIS) for the project states that not be relied on. This is clear the MLS and more. safety rules (called Rules of Par- from the example of the German ticular Applicability or RPAs) government certifying the safety Senior Living 55+Community 2Br 2Ba condo w/fireplace & more! Remod- need not be developed until after of their maglev train, but then 23 eled w/newSOLD kitchen, modern baths, construction starts (DEIS appen- people (constituting 70 percent sunlit enclosedSOLD patio, new carpt & paint. dix G7, part 3, page 4). of the passengers of the lightly He feels it defies logic to loaded maglev train) were killed Coming Soon! authorize construction of such in the 2006 maglev accident. Brick Townhome - Corner Lot a costly and locally disruptive U.S. safety standards appli- Addition with 1/2 bath - wide floorplan transportation facility without cable to Amtrak should not be ig- Text ’BARGAIN’ to 88000 for more info. having determined the safety rules nored just because it is a maglev ————————— that govern it, or even if it can train. There is no physical re- Estate Sale GHI 2 Bedroom townhome meet U.S. safety standards. straint in the guideway hardware with hardwood floors, opened kitchen & He is asking people to urge to keep the levitated vehicle from breakfast bar. Large fenced backyard the Federal Railroad Administra- rising out of it. opens onto protected woodlands. tion (FRA) to not issue a Record A U.S. safety analysis needs Brick Townhome with Addition Full of Decision (ROD) permitting to be done on the rubber-tire bath on main level. Remodeled kitchen construction on the Baltimore- mode in which the SCMaglev & bath. Central A/C, refinished hard- Washington SCMaglev project will normally operate at speeds wood flrs., shaded & fenced backyard. until it has determined RPA safety up to 93 mph (and possibly over Large floorplan w/addition Half bath rules for the vehicles, guideway 300 mph in emergencies). The on main level. Masonry townhome w/ (including switches), bridges and safety aspects of having to main- fenced backard & brick patio. Zoned operating practices of the SC- tain parts of the vehicles at the HVAC system, 11’ x 17’ master br. Maglev system. Safety standards 450 degrees below zero needed BEARD KATHRYN BY PHOTO A pileated woodpecker looks for lunch at the Lake. Coming Soon! (RPAs) for the vehicles will in- for superconductivity also need to Brick Townhome - Corner Lot fluence the weight of the vehicles be addressed. That this will be Bedroom Addition with full bath which in turn will affect the -de an automated, driverless system Text ’BARGAIN’ to 88000 for more info. sign of the guideway and bridges. also needs scrutiny. Traditional Monuments Cremation ————————— Funerals Service Townhome with 2 additions 2 bed- room GHI home on fenced, corner lot. 10-2 Sunday. JC Landscaping Donald V. Borgwardt Large family room addition in back, Beds Trenched and Mulched, extra storage in front. Central HVAC. Parking lot Funeral Home, P.A. 4 Bedroom 3 Level Townhome Mas- Annuals, Flowers, Perennials, by Roosevelt Family owned and operated ter bedroom & full bath on main level. Ornamental shrubs and trees installed, 4400 Powder Mill Rd. Opened remodeled kitchen, fireplace in Center Small tree removal. Pre-Need Counseling lr. BacksSOLDSOLD to protected woodlands. Masks and distancing Beltsville, Md. 20705-2751 Shrubs and small trees trimmed and By Appointment Charlestowne Village Single-level 1- (301) 937-1707 br condo in Greenbelt - no stairs! Par- STILL required.. pruned. New lawn seeding or sod. Greenbeltfarmersmarket.org www.borgwardtfuneralhome.com quet flooring throughout. Remodeled We accept/match SNAP Free Estimates kit. With Stainless Steel appliances. Addition - Backs to Woodlands 301-742-0364 Completely remodeled throughout; half bath on main level. Zoned HVAC sys- tem. FencedSOLDSOLD yard, shed & raised deck. Brick Townhome 2 Bedroom GHI Family Owned and Operated townhome remodeled throughout. since 1858 Modern kitchen with s/s dishwasher. Hardwood flooring on both levels. Upper Level One Bedroom GHI home

 Traditional Funerals with full-sized washer and dryer in 4739 Baltimore Avenue  Memorial Services separate laundry room. Refinished Hyattsville, MD 20781 hardwood flooring throughout. Nice!  Cremations 2 BR Townhome Remodeled GHI  Flowers home w/ new carpet fresh paint & ce-  Caskets, Vaults, Urns 301-927-6100 ramic bath. Don’t miss this one! www.gaschs.com  Pre-Arrangements SOLDSOLD  Large on-site parking Your Greenbelt Specialists In Roosevelt Center Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 20, 2021

Former President Hangs VACCINE continued from page 1 Out at Greenbelt Vax Site serve the community and we will pointments can be scheduled at a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays and continue to do so.” massvax.maryland.gov. Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m. by Amy Hansen The center, located in the Reasonable accommodation for and Fridays through Sundays Greenbelt Metro Station parking people with access and functional from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Hi, Everybody. This is on April 7. lot, is currently providing John- needs is available as well as on- The federally operated center Barack Obama and I’m in Green- Obama energetically moved son & Johnson vaccinations. The site interpretation in eight spoken is a joint effort between the State belt, Maryland.” Former President around the room, autographed free vaccine only requires one languages, American Sign Lan- of Maryland, the Maryland Emer- Obama strode through the Green- a poster for the FEMA site and shot, not two, and is approved guage, Certified Deaf Interpreta- gency Management Agency, the belt Metro Vaccination site on then asked everyone in the crowd for individuals 18 years and older tion and Sensory Interpretation. Maryland Department of Health, May 6, waving and occasionally and those watching the video to according to the Centers for Dis- The Greenbelt Metro Commu- the Department of Defense and stopping to connect elbows with keep working. “You still have ease Control and Prevention. The nity Vaccination Center is open the Federal Emergency Manage- someone in a jovial, Covid-safe a job to do after you get vacci- Johnson & Johnson vaccine is seven days a week through June ment Agency (FEMA). greeting. The visit was a sur- nated. And that job is to talk with provided by appointment but the 1. The hours of operation are prise to most of the people who friends and family members and center accepts walk-ins also. Ap- Mondays and Tuesdays from 7 worked there and all of the peo- co-workers who have not gotten ple getting vaccinated, but Obama vaccinated yet and share with was on a mission to make a short them your experience.” video encouraging everyone to On May 14, the White House get vaccinated. released the video on Twitter at “I want to especially thank our twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1 amazing troops who are here,” 393290129788350468?s=20. Obama said, acknowledging Air The Greenbelt Metro Commu- Force and Coast Guard workers. nity Vaccination Center will close He then turned to the line of on June 1. surprised visitors waiting for their vaccine. “And for those of you who are getting your vaccination, way to be good citizens!” The Greenbelt Metro Commu- nity Vaccination Center is man- aged by FEMA with most of the staff com- ing from active FEMA COURTESY PHOTO duty and reserve The FEMA vaccination site at the Greenbelt Metro Station administers its 100,000th vaccine. troops. The site recently celebrat- US ARMY JONES, DEVON BY PHOTO ed 100,000 vac- Former President Barack Obama visits the cinations given FEMA vaccination site at the Greenbelt Metro since it opened Station on Thursday, May 6. VISIT www.greenbeltnewsreview.com

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