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Volume 61, Number 47 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 Thursday, October 15, 1998

An Analysis Annexat ion St irs Hornets Nest by James Giese city, a small, 31-home subdivi­ and a much larger parcel of land To the west of Greenbelt, a sion known as Parkside has off Edmonston-Kenilworth Av­ proposal is pending to build a $1 stirred up a hornet's nest of citi­ enue known as the Jaeger tract. billion mixed-use complex on the zen activists. These activists However, it made no effort to do Greenbelt Metro Station property fought the development of the so. Then in the early sixties, the and the adjacent A. H. Smith property by its owners beginning Jaeger tract was zoned for high­ properties. This complex is to in 1994 and are now fighting the rise apartments and townhouses include a 1.2 million square-foot efforts of the subdivision's new over the active opposition of the upscale regional shopping mall, a residents to become a part of the city, including an unsuccessful 395,000 square-foot hotel and city. Having lost the battle to appeal to the highest court in conference center, 270 housing defeat annexation before the city Maryland. Afterwards, the units and one million square feet council by a three to two vote, Westchester Park apartments and of office space. It would have Parkside opponents are now busy townhomes were built. significant impact upon area circulating petitions to put the is­ Development roads and adjacent wetlands. Yet, sue before voters at a citywide Still the Parkside parcel re­ to date, the proposal has stirred referendum. mained undisturbed, and for an­ little citizen interest or action. Background other 30 years the National Park To the north of Greenbelt, the The land now called Parkside, Service could have tried to buy new Department of Agriculture which consists of only 7.7 acres, the land, but did not. It was only office complex built on Beltsville is located on the north side of after the property was subdivided Agricultural Research Center Good Luck Road and is bordered and land clearance begun that open space is resulting in in­ by Greenbelt Park on three sides. Greenbelters took an active inter­ creased traffic flow on area It originally was designated for est in how Parkside was devel­ roads. Road improvements are purchase by the federal govern­ oped. Then, a small group, led planned that will affect sensitive ment for the Greenbelt project. by citizen activist Jean Snyder, wetlands. Again, there has been However, the government failed tried unsuccessfully to prevent the little citizen action relating to this to buy it and several other par­ development from taking place. development, although the cels on the fringe of Greenbelt Snyder's group was concerned Greenbelt City Council has taken before the appropriations to buy with the impact caused by clear­ an active role. land elapsed. If the government ing the land, by water runoff Miss Greenbelt, Joi Loretz, waves to the crowd on Labor Day. To the east, a major expansion had bought this parcel in the from it and by people living • photo by Prospero Zevallo of the Goddard Space Flight 1930's, the land most certainly within the confines of the park Center is t.alcing place. New con­ would have become a part of and taking away the wilderness Meet Our Miss Greenbelt struction has eliminated much Greenbelt Park, as the southern feel for a large section of the open space and is causing in­ portion of the city was retained park. Joi Loretz and Her Court creased traffic loads upon area for a regional park of the Na­ Eventually construction was roads. There has been almost no tional Park Service. completed, and the new owners by Sandy Smith guage. Her hobbies are citizen or council interest in this For over 25 years, the federal moved into the 31 large homes. Joi Loretz is Miss Greenbelt rellerblading, traveling, skiing, development. government could have tried The typical home consists of a for 1998. She was selected from and dancing. But on the south side of the again to buy this enclave of land See ANALYSIS, page 5 IO contestants at this year's La­ Joi is a member of the bor Day Festival to represent the Greenbelt Youth Advisory Coun­ city of Greenbelt at civic activi­ cil and was elected president of Proposed Busing Changes Coming ties and programs through the the council this year. She spent coming year. Joi was also voted the summer working it Gallaudet by Mary Moien their neighborhoods. All reas­ with 695 students instead of the Most Spirited and Miss Photoge­ University teaching dance· to deaf With the recent settlement of signments and boundary changes 569-student capacity. In 2000, nic. Joi said she was "very children. She wants to become a the school desegregation suit, will be subject to the School 226 students will move to John happy and excited" to win the sign language interpreter and Vaughns, et. al. and NAACP v. Board's policies and procedures Carroll Elementary, reducing the Pageant this year. She was first teacher of deaf children. Board of Education of Prince including public hearings. · enrollment to approximately 90% runner-up last year. She said she She was sponsored by Georges County, et al., all parties Greenbelt's Schools capacity. No other changes are was surprised to be named Miss Greenbriar. agreed to a Memorandum of Un­ Eleanor Roosevelt High anticipated at this school. Photogenic. In fact she said she Runners-up derstanding to change the future School has a capacity for 2,291 Springhill Lake Elementary had noticed others that she would Susan Arleen Wise was se­ of the Prince Georges County students and last year had 3,111 School have chosen for that title but she lected as first runner-up in the school system. The Accountabil­ students for I 36% capacity. For Springhill Lake Elemen­ was exceptionally pleased to be l 998 Miss Greenbelt Pageant. ity-Based Comprehensive Plan Changes should be made there in tary School, a number of changes named Most Spirited because she Like Joi, she is also a student at for the Prince George's County two years, i.e., the school year are anticipated starting with a six had so enjoyed participating in ERHS. This 15-year-old 10th Public Schools in Support of the starting in Fall 2000. At that room, 150 seat addition for this the Pageant. grader is in the Russian Club, Memorandum of Understanding time, almost 500 students living school year. As of last school Joi thinks that other pageants Sign Language Club, 4-H Club, contains detailed information in Lanham and .Dodge Park will year, there were eight temporary don't compare with Greenbelt's, as well as the Drama and about plans for each public be. reassigned to Duval High buildings at the school. In 2000, since the Greenbelt Pageant was AWANA Clubs. She has studied school in the county. School. In addition, another 300 about ll O students will transfer geared to making friends and was CPR and plays handbells and the Although a number of changes Science and Technology students out of Springhill Lake; those a learning, rather than a competi­ piano. Her special talents and are planned regarding quality of will move to the newly opened from Carmody Hills will be mov­ tive, experience. Joi performed a skills are in child care, sign lan­ education and school construc­ Ardmore Area High School. ing to Oakcrest Elementary and Jazz dance with Jasmine Harris in guage, computer skills, house tion, among other issues, no area With continued growth in the stu­ those students from Fairmont the talent portion of the pageant. management and cooking. Her is of more concern to residents dent population in the Greenbelt See BUSING, page 16 She has already begun her of­ career goals include nursing, inte­ that the decrease in court-order area, ERHS is expected to be at ficial duties as Miss Greenbelt by rior design and fashion and also school busing. According to the 99% capacity in 2000 and at · . appearing at the Greenbelt Arts being a wife and mother. Susan report describing the comprehen­ I 04% capacity in 2002. WhatGoesOn Center Art Auction and is lined was sponsored by Stewart and sive plan, no busing changes are Greenbelt Middle School had Mon., Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. up for appearances at Schrom Labbe, D.D.S., P.A., Orthodontics anticipated for Greenbelt area 871 students last year, I 09% of it City Council Worksession on Fest and at the Halloween events Exclusively. schools this year. However, by 864 student capacity. No Goals, Municipal Building. with children at the Youth Center. Gaea Ruoff was named sec­ November 30, 1998, each cluster changes are expected at this Tues., Oct. 20, 7 p.m. She looks forward to a full year ond runner-up in the pageant. of schools will be assigned a school until 200 l when approxi­ A.C.E. Meeting, Municipal of events. Gaea is an 18-year-old graduate School Improvement Specialist mately 250 students from Palmer Building. Joi is 17 years old and is in of the International Baccalaureate whose role will be to provide as­ Park, Cheverly, Beaver Heights, 8 p.m. PRAB Meeting, the 12th grade at Eleanor and Humanities program at Cen­ s is tance with development of and Kentland will be relocated to Community Center. Roosevelt High School. Her tral High School. At school she school improvements plans and the new Hill Road Middle Wed., Oct. 21, 7 p.m. school activities include was on the Yearbook staff; mem­ monitoring progress among other School. In addition, renovations School Board Candidate Hear­ cheerleading, the porn porn ber of German, art and interna­ activities. or additions affecting 208 seats ing - Cheye Calvo and Jim squad, powder puffs and being a tional clubs; and a varsity softball The plan also details pro­ are expected to be completed in Henderson. Eleanor student aide in sign language this player. Her talents and special posed changes for each school as 2003. Roosevelt High School Li­ past school year. Her educational skills encompass piano playing; art, students are reassigned lo new Greenbelt Elementary school brary. experiences include child devel­ especially drawing and painting; schools or to schools closer to was at 122% capacity last year opment and advanced sign Ian- See MISS GREENBELT page 12 IJage 2 GREENBELT NEWS RfflEW Thursday, October 15, 1998 Celebrating Greenbelt's Co-operative Spirit t~tt~rs to the Editor . We join with the other Greenbelt cooperatives in celebrating the less of us to potentially reduce I hope the owner decides not Your Rights! month of October as National Cooperatives Month. Last Sunday, the value of some Greenbelt to close the theater. It is the GHI sponsored a well-attended picnic to celebrate National Coop­ In last week's News Review, property by becoming a part of thing we look forward to on some Parkside residents submit­ eratives Month. In this issue of the paper, Greenbelt co-ops are Sunday afternoons and Monday Greenbelt, whose average home ted a letter asking Greenbelt sponsoring a two-page ad to give our readers background informa­ nights. price is l 0% to 20% less than voters not to sign the annex­ tion on each of the city's co-ops. This coming Sunday, there will the average priced home in Thanks be a video about co-ops shown at the New Deal Cafe during Sun­ ation referendum petition. Parkside. Myriam Saslo Signing the referendum peti­ day Brunch. Later, an open house will be held featuring co-op I am sorry the increase in my homes being offered for sale to prospective new residents. tion is your democratic right, a taxes will result in excess rev­ Please Sign right that the Parkside residents The planners of the model town of Greenbelt planned more enues for the City of Greenbelt Please sign the petition. are asking you not to exercise. than just the buildings; our town was a social experiment as well. for several years (after all ser­ This is your opportunity to The referendum petition pro­ One of the ideas promoted with the new residents of Greenbelt, vices are deducted) by Parkside participate in a historic decision. v ides an opportunity for our Pioneers, was the establishment of community-run businesses becoming part of Greenbelt. It is If the referendum passes, you Greenbelt voters to exercise and organizations-co-ops. Although most people are not aware unfortunate that Parkside was will have the opportunity to ei­ their best judgment about the of it, the News Review is published by the Greenbelt Cooperative built with building standards ther ratify or overturn a City annexation. The petition is the Publjshing Association, Inc. Dating back to November, 1937, we which included full fire sprin­ Council split decision that will vehicle for Greenbelt voters to are the oldest cooperative in Greenbelt. klers, water saver toilets, energy affect all of us. And I am will­ make a choice; it is not "no" to With start-up money provided by a foundation created by Bos­ efficient fixtures, furnaces and air ton department store magnate Edward Filene, the pioneers orga­ ing to abide by lhe results of the the annexation, but it is saying conditioning units, high "E" "yes" to our right to provide nized a cooperative to run all the stores in the new commercial value insulation, and current referendum, and I will personally welcome our new residents if input to this decision making center, now Roosevelt Center. That cooperative became Greenbelt county, state and federal building they win. Of course, I am also process. As it now stands, the Consumer Services, now succeeded by Greenbelt Consumers Co- standards. happy to see such a positive con­ city council has decided to an­ . operative, the operator of our Co-op Supermarket. Other early I am sorry Mr. Dupree of­ cooperatives that continue are the Greenbelt Federal Credit Union troversy generate advertising for nex Parkside. The vote to an­ fended some of you with his ref­ nex by the city council on Sep­ and the Greenbelt Cooperative Nursery School. erence to "snobs." The Ameri­ the News Review and other local tember 28 was only 18 days af­ Not all Greenbelt cooperatives date back to the town's early can Heritage Dictionary defines a media. But we can't have this exer­ ter the public hearing. By days, as residents have continued to create new ones. When the snob as, "A person who is con­ federal government decided to sell off Greenbelt and its homes, cise in democracy unless we take signing the petition, you are al­ vinced of and flaunts his social lowing enough time for a thor­ the residents banded together to form a new cooperative that suc­ superiority; a person who de­ the initiative, and get 20% of our ceeded in acquiring most of the original government housing. That neighbors to sign for it. Demo­ ough analysis of the issue. spises his inferiors and whose This referendum guarantees all co-op is now known as GHI, Greenbelt Homes, Inc. condescension arises from social cratic activism is a big part of Greenbelt, and this is a reminder Greenbelt voters, the ones who More recently, two new cooperatives have joined our ranks­ or intellectual pretension." the New Deal Cafe and greenbelt.com. of how important and good it is. will eventually be blessed or Webster's synonym for snob is burdened with the conse­ In Greenbelt, the cooperative spirit continues to be alive and elitist, egotist and pretender. Please sign the petition. A well. copy is always on my porch. quences, their right to partici­ And, finally, for those pate in the decision. Greenbelters who have seen fit to Doug Love 3-D Plateau Place Although the right to petition think and verbalize it, I apologize is the same one the Parkside A Visit to Parkside for our color - I know there residents exercised when they Having signed the petition that you will! was a time when people of color Greenbelt Bahai's first asked to be annexed, .they opponents of the Parkside annex­ Enough said. could not purchase or live in are now asking you to not exer­ ation are circulating, I was feel­ Connie Arnold Greenbelt. Say Thank You cise this right. ing a bit guilty because I had not Tim Edwards As sponsor of the "Button There are different opinions followed the issue closely nor Parkside at Greenbelt Making" booth at the Greenbelt about the annexation. Some had I seen the Parkside develop­ I Apologize Labor Day Festival, the are for it, some against, some ment. This letter is to apologize for Other Ideas Greenbelt Bahai' Community don't care, some feel that they So tonight I decided to take a not understanding how important More -suggestions for the wishes to thank our patrons and don't have enough information. look. The first thing I noticed it is for some "Greenbelters" to movie theater: inform them that aH proceeds The difference in opinions and from the booth have been for­ was a large Parkside develop­ keep things the way they are. I I. Monday shows at $2.00 the dose vote by the city coun­ warded to the endowment for ment on the right (south) side of apologize for not seeing how the like they had before. cil makes it important that each the Bahai' Chair for World Good Luck Road - much larger annexation of Parkside will affect 2. A small landmark sign in of us gets the chance to vote Peace located in the University than 31 houses. Then a little the police department, whose the Greenbelt entrance (South­ on it. Whatever your opinion is of Maryland's Center for Inter­ further down, a small sister (or routine patrols pass by the way) with an arrow at the corner about the annexation, please do national Development and Con­ "notch") development appeared Parkside development on Good of Southway and Crescent point­ not throw away your right. flict management. on the left, proudly proclaiming Luck Road. I apologize for not ing to the location of the theater. Julia Eichhorst Jim Fischer, secretary itself Parkside of Greenbelt. being able to explain more ad­ 3. Divide the theater in two Spiritual Assembly of the I pulled in, drove around and equately that the Public Works (2) small theaters. This way you Bahai's of Greenbelt emerged unimpressed with the Department will provide minimal have the option of two different development itself: the typical services to the Parkside commu­ movies showing. oversized house on an undersized nity for some time. I am sorry lot, and many houses had four that your Greenbelt elected offi­ cars in the driveway. As we ex­ cials and staffs do their jobs and ited, I spotted a sign indicating demonstrate what a good choice q~ that the Parkside of Greenbelt the Greenbelt residents made in New Deal Cafe residents had a meeting that electing and hiring them and for Open Music night - at Parkdale High School how good they really are. Fri. & Sot m 8:30 pm News Review (in Riverdale) across the street. I apologize for loving my 7-11 pm NJ No cover AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER But it was my daughter whom home and not wailing about how Sunday Brunch 10 to 3 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 I must credit with noticing the we were "tricked" into buying in Friday, October 16 (301) 474-4131 prominent sign (nearly on the the beautiful Greenbelt/Parkside Iris Hirsh Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-19n property of the first house in the community. It is unfortunate that of Partners in song Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977•1985 so-called "Parkside of Greenbelt" Parkside is surrounded on three President Emeritus, 1985- development): Welcome to sides by the City of Greenbelt Saturday, October 17 Editor, Mary Lou Williamson, (301) 441-2662 Riverdale. and does not want to move the Julia Rose brings her new CD Asst. Editor: Barbara Likowski, (301) 474•8483 I truly believe these folks whole community into the City and songs for our enjoyment News Editor: Elaine Skolnik, (301) 982-9758 could not have been misled by a of Riverdale, across the street STAFF Coming Soon: Hopi Auerbach, Lekh Batra, Suzanne Batra, Virginia Beauchamp, Laura Beckert, Jan developer or a real estate agent and down the way. It is too bad Friday, October 30 Brenner, Sharon Clauser, Joe Crossed, Pat Davis, Thelma deMola, Lorraine Doan, Bill - the bulk of the Parkside de­ Greenbelt had to annex Greenbelt New Deal Halloween Party Donahue, Eileen Farnham.Tim Farris, ~omas Fis~ck: Catherine Francoeur, Cindy Frend, velopment is across the street East and make all those wonder­ Kathleen Gallagher, Bob Garber, Al Geiger, Bem1na Giese, James Giese, Lisa Goldman, Donations for Musicians Encouraged Judy Goldstein, Sandy Harpe, Patty Hell, J. ~enson, Solange Hess, Lucille Howell, Elizabeth and clearly in Riverdale, and the ful people, stores and homes into Greenbelt Community Center Jay, Dennis Jelallan,Martha Kaufman, Juhe Kender, Suzanne Krofchik, Meta Lagerwerff so-called Parkside of Greenbelt "Greenbelters." It was thought- (301) 474-5642 Sandra Lange, Betsy Likowski, Doug Love, Leta Mach, Jackie Maragne, Pat McCoy Ann~ notch development of 31 homes Meglls, Emma Mendoza, Priscilla Mizani, Mary Molen, Alice Murray, Nick Mydra, Sharon is in spitting distance of the Natoli, Christine Nelson, Judy Nelson. Angie Noyes, Diane Oberg, Millie O'Dea, Janice Parke, I.J. Parker, Linda Paul, Eileen Peterson, Carolyn Price, Carol Ready, Jane Rissler, Riverdale sign. So I suspect this Altoria Bell Ross, Linda Savage, Farah Shekhanl, Sandra Surber Smith, Patty Snell, Karen was all wishful thinking on their SRSrkes, Justin Steele. Dorothy Sucher, Alberta Tompklns, Joanne Tucker, Wendy Turnbull, part, and it's too bad for them. Marlene Viker, em Whelan, Dorothy White, Julie Winters, Rita Wooddell. Virginia zanner, But an old Latin expression, Ca­ 6HI BULB AND GRASS SAL( Keith Zevallos, and Prospero Zevallos. veat Emptor (let the buyer be­ October 1 7 & 24 - 9 am to noon ware), should have given them Hamilton Place BUSINESS MANAGER: Mary Halford; Core of Greenbelt Circulation: Ian Tuckman pause before they signed that 30- (301) 459-5624; Springhill Lake Circulation: Karim Fadlt, (301) 441-9120. year mortgage. BULBS AVAILABLE WILL INCLUDE: BOARD OF DIRECTORS If you're still undecided on Glory-of-the-Snow, Winter Aconite, Daffodils, James Gleae, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Virginia Beauchamp, treasurer; Bernlna Giese, secretary; and Barbara Llkowskl. this issue, Greenbelt residents, try Snowdrops, Grape Hyacinth, Spanish Bluebells it yourself. Drive down Crocus, Spring Starfl.ower DEADLINES: Display Ad&-:-1~ p.m. Monday_: Letters, articles and other ads-TO p.m. Kenilworth to Good Luck Road, Tuesday. Materials for pubhcat1on may be malled to address above, deposited In our oox make a left, and look on the left GRASS SEED: for sun or shade in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or brought to our office In the Community for the "Parkside of Greenbelt" By the Architecture & Environment Committee Center 15 Crescent Road during office hours. Mail subscriptlons-$32/year. sign. I certainly didn't feel like L--___o_F_F_,c_e_H_~-~-~-~b_\_~-~n- 0d_;_!_~n_;tv_4_6_:;,_·;e_~_~_/~_5_p~-~e_·~_!:_:S_t_:_~_a_-,_o_p_.m_. ___J I was in Greenbelt, but maybe 1Hk•tf'•'4~~.. tf'---•9f'«

I .• ' Thursday, October 15, 1998 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page3 At the Library Tootsie Featured Children's Programs Movie of the Month Wednesday, October 21, 7 Community Events The film Tootsie will be p.m. P.J. Storytime for ages 4 shown on Monday, October 19 - 6. -- -~-~------~ at l p.m. in the senior class­ Thursday, October 22, 10: 15 Fight the Flu! Ors. Hospital Offers Greenbelt Youth Hold room of the Community Center. a.m. Drop-In Storytime - Tootsie stars Dustin Hoffman Puppets & Poems for ages 3 - Shots Available Help to Stop Smoking Can-U Care Drive and Jessica Lange. In this Registered nurses will admin­ The American Lung Associa­ As part of "Make a Differ­ 5. comedy, Hoffman is charming 11: 15 a.m. Toddler Time for ence Day" the Greenbelt Youth ister flu vaccine to adults {18 tion of Maryland, Doctors Com­ and funny in his role in drag. 2-year-olds and parent or Advisory Committee will be years and older) in various loca­ munity Hospital and the market­ He portrays a desperate actor caregiver. collecting food for the Salva­ tions in Greenbelt. The shots cost ers of the Nicotrol nicotine re­ who masquerades as a middle­ Adult Programs placement products are joining tion Army from Friday, October $15 each. However there is no aged woman to win a role in a Monday, October 19, 7 p.m. 23 to Sunday, October 25. charge for Medicare Part B re­ forces to help smokers break their soap opera. Greenbelt.com. Information, cipients who bring their Medicare addiction to tobacco. On Monday, Greenbelt youth will pick up discussions and demonstrations, card. The Visiting Nurse Associa­ October 19, more than 450 cans on Friday from 5- 7 p.m. provided by the Greenbelt tion and !nova HealthSource are Nicotrol Patch kits and informa­ and on Saturday from 9-noon. Stargazing Party Internet Access Cooperative. providing this service for their tion packets will be distributed If not home during pickup Call 301-345-5800 for informa­ sixth annual Fight the Flu cam­ free from I - 7 p.m. in the lobby times people can leave a bag Set for October 17 tion. paign. of Doctors Community Hospital. on the doorstep marked Salva­ The Greenbelt Astronomy Wednesday, October 21, 2 Fight the Flu clinics in The Nicotrol Patch kit or tion Army or bags may be Club will hold a stargazing p.m. Adult Book Discussion. Greenbelt are: Thursday, Oct. 22, Nicotrol Inhaler/Nasal Spray in­ dropped off at any recreational party on Saturday, October 17. Pete Hamill's Snow in August. IO a.m. - l p.m. and Friday, Oct formation will be available on a facility, the committee advises. The event begins at dusk (sun­ 23, 12 - 3 p.m., at Safeway; first-come first served basis only. In apartments, place the bags set is 6:27 p.m.) and is sched­ Monday, Oct. 26, I l a.m. - l For more information, call Doc­ by the front door. For ques­ uled to last until at least 11 Enioy an Evening p.m. at Greenridge House, 22 tors Community Hospital at 301- tions call Harry James at 301- p.m. Club members will be Of Celtic Music Ridge Road; Monday, Nov. 2, 3 - 552-8109 or the Lung Association 397-2200. on hand with a variety of tele­ 6 p.m. at Safeway; and Friday, at 800-445-6016. scopes and binoculars to share A program at the Greenbelt views of the planet Jupiter with Arts Center on Friday October Nov. 6, 5 - 7 p.m. at Co-op gro­ cery store. GHINotes Talk on Red Cross its moons, Saturn with its rings, 23 at 8 p.m. will offer a Celtic star clusters, nebula, constella­ evening of music for fiddle, The Investment Committee Disaster Work tions and more. The location is harp, cello, drum and voice Woodlands Cleanup will meet October 19 at 7:30 How many supplies are re­ Northway baseball fields at the provided by the Homespun Scheduled Sunday p.m. in the Board Room. quired to help relieve victims of end of Northway extended. Ceilidh Band and Skye Gather­ The Member & Community disasters such as hurricanes? To The event is free and open to ing, led by Greenbelters John The GHI Woodlands Commit­ Relations Committee will meet tee will conduct a clean-up be­ find out come to Explorations the public. In the event of Ward and Trix Whitehall. Story­ October 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Unlimited on Friday, October 23. hopelessly cloudy skies, this teller Jan Brennan will provide tween Ridge Road and Lakeside Board Room. Drive on Sunday afternoon. Jim Reisweber of the American event will be cancelled. a change of pace with tales of A special board meeting is Red Cross Disaster Services will The next regularly scheduled laughter and suspense. For res­ Residents will meet between 6 scheduled for October 22 at 7:30 and 8 Courts Ridge Road on be presenting. He will discuss meeting of the Greenbelt As­ ervations, call 301-441-8770. p.m. to discuss the 1999 budget. the Red Cross's disaster relief tronomy Club will be Thursday, Sunday, October 18, at 2 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Bring gloves and a friend, they work, how it is accomplished and October 29, at 7:30 p.m., at the Board Room. how it is managed. H.B. Owens Science Center. La Leche League advise. Wheelbarrows and bags Remember the fall grass seed will be provided. For more in­ Explorations Unlimited is a For further information, di­ Meets October 20 and bulb sale Saturday, October speaker series held from l - 3 rections and map, visit the formation contact Keith Jahoda at 17 and 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at La Leche League of p.m. on Friday at the Greenbelt Club's web site at: http:// 301-345-1569. GHI on Hamilton Place. Greenbelt will meet on Tues­ Community Center. Everyone is lheawww.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/ day, October 20, at l O a.m. at a welcome to attend and questions outreach/gac/GAC.html or call member's home. The topic of Roosevelt Center Family Fun Featured are always encouraged. Call Tom Bridgman at 301-286- the meeting is "Nutrition and Meeting Scheduled At Schrom Fest '98 301-397-2208 for more informa­ 1346. Weaning." Pregnant and The Roosevelt Center Associa­ tion. breastfeeding mothers are in­ Award-winning trees and the tion will meet Thursday, October accompanying fall foliage at vited to attend. Babies are 15, at 7 p.m. upstairs of Co-op. Hike Blueberry Trail welcome. For more informa­ Schrom Hills Park will set the Fire Department Anyone interested in the eco­ scene for Schrom Fest '98, tion and directions to the meet­ nomic development of the Center Holds Open House With a Park Ranger ing, please calJ Heather at 301 scheduled for Saturday, October is invited to hear Timothy E. The Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Discover the tranquility of 345-1859. 17 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Wanamaker of Prince George's Greenbelt Recreation Department Department and Rescue Squad Greenbelt Park. Join a park ranger on a walk on the Blue­ County Economic Development has planned this special event Company 35 will hold a free berry trail on Saturday, October Corporation speak to the group. which will feature a hay ride, en­ open house at. the fire station on Forum for School 17, at 2 p.m. Meet at the All are welcome. Call Beth tertainment, line dancing, pump­ Crescent Road on Saturday, Octo­ Rangers Station. Fpr m9re in­ Board Candidates Novick at 301-474-8348 with kin crawl, face painting, harvest ber 17 from noon to 4 p.m. questions. formation call 301-344-3~44. On Wednesday evening, Octo­ vendors, pony ride, crafts, games The whole family is invited to ber 21 at 7 p.m. in the Eleanor and fun for all ages. Schrom the open house which will feature Roosevelt High School Media New Year Committee Hills Park is located off Hanover fire truck rides for all ages, Center, a school board candidates Parkway in Greenbelt East. Con­ games and prizes, free raffles for G!ii:EEN5EL'f Meets October 19 Recroat.on o .. parem,::~ forum will be hosted by the tact the Recreation Department gifts for children and adults, in­ Eleanor Roosevelt PTSA. The steering committee of the for additional information, 30 l- cluding among other things, Greenbelters are invited to attend Greenbelt ew Year '99 celebra­ 397-2200. smoke detectors and fire extin­ and participate by meeting the tion will meet in the Community guishers. candidates and asking them ques­ Center at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, US Post Office Holds There will be a variety of live tions in an open forum designed October 19. The public is en­ demonstrations including a home to help voters to make informed couraged to attend and new vol­ Customer Day Oct. 22 sprinkler system demonstration, decisions about who will best unteers will be welcomed. Con­ The Greenbelt Post Office will hands-on use of fire extinguish­ SchromFee;t­ represent them on the Prince tact the Community Center office celebrate Customer Appreciation ers, emergency medical services George's County Board of Educa­ for further details. Refreshments and Breast Cancer Awareness {EMS), and safety tips. Come ·• •• '98· tion. For Greenhelt's District 2 will be served. Days on Thursday October 22, and meet the fire fighters. See the seat - Cheye Calvo and Jim from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Medical equipment the fire department October 17 Henderson are the two candi­ Windsor Green Notes uses to protect Greenbelt families personnel will be on hand to an­ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm dates. Both will be present at the The Mobile Watch Committee swer questions and give out lit­ and property. forum. Add1tionally, because will hold its October meeting on erature pertaining to breast can­ For infonnation, call 301-345- Schrom Hills Park 7000. many ERHS students come from Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m., cer. Also on the agenda will be Greenbelt the Bowie area, the PTSA has in the Windsor Green Community l 02.3 F.M. radio personnel, slated also invited District 5 candidates, Center. Residents wishing to for a two hour broadcast. live music • hay rides Robert Callahan and Kenneth learn more about the program are Refreshments will be served. _Cou nty Planning Board line danci~ • pony ride6 Fox, to participate in the pre-elec­ encouraged to attend. The focus will be on the • games • face painting tion candidates forum. Mobile Watch volunteers will breast cancer stamp sold by the Holds Budget Forums • pumpkin crawl Working together with the participate in special Halloween Postal Service for research to The Prince George's County • harvest vendors high school's Social Studies De­ patrols on Friday, October 30 and combat breast cancer. A percent­ Planning Board of the Mary­ • roving characters partment, as well as its student Saturday, October 31. Volunteers age of all sales will be contrib­ land-National Capital Park and government organization, the who can sign up for a one or two uted for this purpose and the Planning Commission has Greenl,elt'5 !ipectacular; award winning PTSA encourages a strong stu­ hour shift should call Betty at the stamp will be sold for the next scheduled a series of public fo­ tree!! and accompanying fall foliage will dent turnout at this forum so that Windsor Green on-site office, two years. rums to solicit comments on the !let the stage for the inaugural year af thie free, special event for all agee;. school board candidates can hear 301-345-4837, or Kathie Jarva, For more information contact Commission's budget for plan­ and respond directly to ERHS 301-345-5384, by Saturday, Octo­ Robert Moore or Priscilla Ramos ning, parks and recreation for Come celebrate and enjoy! students' questions and concerns ber 17. at 30 l-345-1721. the next fiscal year, which be­ about education policies that di­ Windsor Green's Recreation gins July l, 1999. For additional information, rectly affect them day by day. Committee is preparing for the The public forum nearest call the Greenbelt Recreation By encouraging both adult and annual children's Halloween Greenbelt will be held Thurs­ Department: student participation in the forum, Party. Bob Brown Puppets will 31, ll a.m., at the Windsor Green day, October 22, at the Parks (301) 397-2200 the PTSA looks forward to an entertain the children with the Community Center. Children and Recreation Administration Weather & Info Line: enlightening and stimulating popular production of "Monster should wear Halloween costumes Bldg., 6600 Kenilworth Ave., (301) 474-5525 evening. Madness·· on Saturday, October to the party. Riverdale. •• Page.4 GREENBB.T NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 15, 1998 Mary E. Hardy Bike Donation Plea Roosevelt Seeks Let's Talk! Mary E. Hardy, 96, died on Inspires Brothers Citizens are invited to partici­ October 5 at the Greenbelt Nurs­ OASIS Volunteers pate in a Study Circle, where dis­ On the island of Jamaica, bi­ ing Home. She was born in Al­ Eleanor Roosevelt High cussions are designed to bring cycles are the most economical exandria, VA and moved to School is seeking volunteers for people together to share concerns means of transportation. Men Branchville, MD as a child. the OASIS Program. Days of and ideas on how to improve hu­ and women rely on bicycles to Married in 1922, Mary and operation are Tuesdays and Satur­ man relations in Prince George's get to work, and children need her husband, Wilton, retired to days beginning October 13 and County. Sponsored by the them to get to school. Unfortu­ Florida in the early I 970's. She continuing until December 12. County Human Relations Com­ nately, not everyone can afford a had been a member of Holy Re­ The OASIS Program provides mission, the circle will hold ses­ bike. deemer Church in Berwyn since students with eight weeks of free sions at Eleanor Roosevelt High The Island Bikes campaign, to 1912 and an active member of individual tutoring. OASIS hours School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tues­ collect old bikes (even incomplete the Ladies of Charity until they are from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. ev­ days October 20, 27 and Novem­ ones) co-sponsored by the Rotary left the area. They retained a ery Tuesday. Saturday hours are ber IO and 17. For more infor­ Clubs of Greenbelt, and Montego residence in Greenbelt until Mr. from IO a.m. until 12 p.m. Walk­ mation call 301-883-6170. Bay, Jamaica, came to the atten­ Hardy died in 1976. in computer labs will be available tion of two brothers in Beltsville. She is survived by their three on Saturdays for all students in Their bikes, with notes attached, children: Frances Belk and grades 9-12. The workshop will Donations Sought were discovered by Rotary mem­ Wilton A., Jr., both of Greenbelt, provide students with the oppor­ ber, Helen Svenson, when she ar­ For County Needy and Donald G. of Beltsville; 13 tunity to practice skills that will rived at her office at Greenbelt The Prince George's County grandchildren; 14 great-grandchil­ be tested on the SAT. Travel on Oct. 13. Patrick Department of Social Services is dren and one great-great-grand­ Each tutor will be assigned a McGown, age 15, left his note: seeking donations to better meet child. student on a one-on-one basis. Tu­ "My bicycle is not new - it is the needs of older and disabled Jeanne Celeste Jones tors should know the fundamentals adults. The following items are verrry used. I hope it helps of reading, mathematics, science, needed: tub and shower chairs, you." Eleven-year-old brother or the subject they request to tutor. Our Neighbors port-a-pols, Depends, walkers, Paul McGown's note stated: "I All tutoring sessions will take Jeanne Celeste Jones Our sympathy to the Jones canes, wheelchairs, toiletries and hope you can use my bicycle and place in an assigned classroom family of Greenbelt whose cleaning supplies. For more in­ 1931 - 1998 it makes your life easier." with at least two pairs of tutors mother Jeanne C. Jones died on formation, contact Sharon I. Jeanne C. Jones, 66, Greenbelt Volunteers from Rotary, in and students. Tutoring sessions Sunday. Young at 301-808-5633. homemaker and volunteer counse­ conjunction with local merchants, last approximately 50 to 90 ~in­ Condolences to the Hardy lor, died of cancer October 11 at will collect and repair the bi­ utes, depending upon the atten~on family of Greenbelt on the death her home. Mrs. Jones was born cycles and arrange shipping to span of the student and the lime of their mother Mary E. Hardy. Jamaica. Bicycles can be dropped in Baltimore to Thomas C. and the tutor devotes to the program. 1 You're Minna Dougherty (Weidenham­ Congratulations to the Eleanor off at Greenbelt Travel, 5510 •"i • Contact Kristen Keller Pfeltz, tt 'I Welcome Roosevelt High School Cheer­ mer), and had one sister, Janet C. Cherrywood Lane, on November Community Instructional Specialist leaders who were named as one '-~M•t Here Tideswell. I. Or call Bob Trager - 301-306- and OASIS Program Coordinator, of the top 1,000 cheerleading She graduated from Western 0866 or Helen Svenson - 301- at 301-614-3451. St. George's High School in Baltimore in programs in America by the Na­ 474-1300. tional Cheerleaders Association Episcopal Church 1948, and obtained a bachelor's Paint Branch Unitarian degree in psychology from West­ (NCA). NCA is recognizing l!p scopal/Angllcan ern Maryland College in 1951. teams who show superior athletic Universalist Church Comer of Lanlwn-Sevem Road (MD 564) She was a psychiatric social skill and who also represent 3215 Powder Mill Road, and Glenn D2le Road, Just South of Beltsville/Adelphi (301-937-3666) worker at Springfield Hospital in cheerleading's core principles of Greenbelt Rd (MD193), Glenn Dale leadership, values and teamwork. Baha'i Faith Welcomes vou to our open, Sykesville, MD until 1954. She nurturing community 301-262-3285 was married to George Richard Greenbelters saw some of their great work during the Labor Day " ... when divers shades or thought, October 18, 1998 httyJ/mtmbers.,oLcom/atgeogdJ Jones in 1951 until his death in 9:30 & 11:1S a.m. December 1996; they moved to parade. temperament and character, are Sunday Services brought together under the power and "Character, lnttgrily, and Perfection" 9 am Folk Senice (Interpreted for the Greenbelt in 1952. She gradu­ John Burciaga ated from Trinity College's Edu­ influence or one central agency, the Deaf/Hard of Hearing) beauty and glory of human perfection Interim Minister cation for Paris Service program , JO am EducatJon for all ages Identification Walk will be revealed and made manifest." 11 am ung Sem c in 198'I. -Baba 'i Sacred Writings Mrs. Jones served in various Along Azalea Trail leadership roles for the Greenbelt Learn how to identify wild­ Swim Team and Prince-Mont flowers and trees along the Aza­ Greenbelt Baha'i Community P.O. Box 245 Berwyn Presbyterian Church Swim League from 1968 to 1981. lea trail in Greenbelt Park. Meet She was active with St Hugh's Greenbelt, MD 20770 at the Sweetgum Picnic Area on 301-345-2918 301-220-3160 6301 Greenbelt Road Catholic Church and the Catholic Saturday, October 17, at noon. Community of Greenbelt. She For more information call 301- Tune in Baha'i Radio £Nery Saturday at Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 12 noon on WUST 1120 on the AM dial al o served as counselor, vice­ 344-3944. president, and president of Preg­ Information about the Baha'i Faith is on the Worship Service 11:00 a.m. nancy Aid Center in College Park World Wide Web at http://www.bahai.org/ All are Welcome from 1980 through 1995 and was regis rar of Rapidan Camps until Interim Pastor March 1998. fAITII m1n1STRIES Rev. Jo Serchak 301- 474-7573 She is survived by her mother, 40 Ridge Rd., Greenbelt (301) 441-4935 Minna Dougherty, and by chil­ dren Michael Thomas Jones of Saturday 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. Prayer MeetinwJntercessory prayers UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Greenbelt, George Stephen Jones for all nations, the church ofJesus Christ, the sick and Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Churda of Reston, Ralph Lawrence Jones needy; defensive and offensive prayers against the enemy. 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt of Richmond, Susan Laverne Sunday 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Wor hip Service 301-474-9410 Jones of Greenbelt, Karen Topic: Obtaining God's Blessings in your (Part 2) SUNDAY Theresa Beuchel of Arbutus, and life. Tune in to our regular broadcast at 2:45 pm Sundays Bible Study 9:30 am Thomas Andrew Jones of Sunday School 10:00 am Greenbelt; nephew Norman WFAX 1220 A.M. Rev. Francis Gyemfi, Pastor Worship Service 11 :00 am Tidcswell of Ellicott City: and Physically impaired accessible Rev. GuUlermo Chavez. Pastor grandchildren Rachel Quinton, Deirdre Jones, Tristan Jones, Greenbe Community Church Where there is welcome for the stranger Keara Jones, Aaron Jones, and and community with others who seek love and justice. Rachel Jones. A funeral mass UNRED CHURCH OF CHRIST was held on Thursday, October Hillside & Crescent Roads 11, HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 15, at St. Hugh's Catholic Phone: 301-474-6171 m~rnings Church. -,,~ Friendly people worshipping God and serving their community Memorial contributions may SUNDAY WORSHIP be made to the Pregnancy Aid 10:15 a.m. : I 8:30 & 11:15 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE Center, 4809 Greenbelt Rd., Col­ Daniel Hamlin, Pastor 9:30 A.M. FELLOWSHIP HOUR lege Park, MD 20740, or Catho­ "A church of the open mind, thf: war~ hear,t, lic Community of Greenbelt c/o the a irin ou[, and the social vi wn ... 10:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL Helen White. AND BIBLE STUDY

Catholic -( ~A ~'- Community of Greenbelt )!['.i!trar& MASS 6905 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Fax 301-220-0694 E-mail HCRO [email protected] Municipal Building Sundays http:1/member.aol.com/hcrosslcms/hclchome.htm 10A.M. Rev. Stephen H. Mentz, Pastor (301) 345-5111 Thursday, October 15, 1998 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW PageS

and 2 miles from the nearest who chose to buy homesites new fills; and that, upon in­ we are your guardians ct/ the Annexation residential area served by the that, opponents feel, had de­ spection by the city, there do southern part." (Continued from page 1) city, Greensprings. However, spoiled public parklands. not appear to be any outstand­ A large contingent of McLaughlin felt that the incon­ A leading opponent, Doug ing deficiencies in street con­ Parkside residents attended the basement and two stories with a venience and extra time re­ Love, describes the Parkside public hearing and the council built-in two-car garage and struction that will cause the city quired to service Parkside was residents as being like "Califor­ significant expense in the near meeting at which the annex­ backs up to wooded parkland, not significant enough to re­ nians, moving into earthquake future. One opponent, Robert ation ordinance was adopted as They are similar in style to the quire any increase in the size zones with no cares, or like Lewis, has expressed concern well as many opponents. When newest single family homes be­ J. of the city work force needed smokers that ignore the risks to that the number of homes wired it came time to vote, it was ing built in Greenbelt at to provide city services to the their health . . . They see noth­ with alarm systems will cause hard for the members of coun­ Greensprings off Hanover Park­ annexed area. In fact, Planning ing wrong in living inside a Na­ the police to waste excessive c i I to say "no" to the way. Most of the homes are on and Community Development tional Park." Snyder, leader of time responding to false alarm Parksiders, a group of people a single street, Crest Park Director Celia Craze calculated the opposition to the original who looked like Greenbelters, Drive, with a few located on calls. that Parkside would yield development, wrote to the city acted like Greenbelters, liked two small cul de sacs, Camillo $15,269 more in revenues than council that "I have been dis­ Enthusiasm Greenbelters, and wanted to be­ Court and Magnolia Hill Lane. the estimated expenditures of heartened about the failure to At first it appeared that the come a part of Greenbelt. Crest Park Drive extends the city to provide services. stop the development altogether, city council would be unani­ Even the opponents, who op­ northward from Good Luck Many people who oppose and have only been able to mously opposed to the annex­ posed annexing the land, made Road down a hill, ending near the annexation have cited the wish it could disappear." ation. Apparently what swayed it clear that they would wel­ the property limits. At the end city manager recommendations Proponent Bill Dupree, a the majority of council to come the participation of of the street a storm water re­ as the reason for opposition to Greenbelt resident, accuses the change their minds was the en­ Parksiders in community af­ tention pond, built by the de­ annexation. Those now circulat­ opponents as "tree huggers" thusiasm of Parkside residents fairs-but not as members of veloper, is now owned and ing the petition also claim that who wanted Parkside to be "an­ for annexation to the city and the community. maintained by the county. The the council acted too quickly, other tree farm," but since they their interest in becoming active entrance to Parkdale High that citizens needed more time lost their bid to do so, "they members of the community. School is a short distance fur­ Learn about Mental to learn and think about the is­ have held open attacks on the William D. Hueston summed up ther east on Good Luck Road. sue. Another argument is that poor souls who want to share these feelings in a letter to the Illness and Addiction According to the owners, the voters should make the de­ the great things that make council. "You have many rea­ The Alliance for the Mentally many of them thought that their cision, not the city council. Greenbelt special." sons to be proud of the city Ill is conducting a free workshop new homes were within the city Other concerns raised by op­ you represent and reasons to on dual diagnosis of mental ill­ limits-the development was Resentment ponents have been the condition wonder about the future," he ness and addiction, Wednesday, promoted as Parkside at While these all may be valid of the stormwater pond, the sta­ said. " The residents of Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in the meeting Greenbelt. Greenbelt Park i reasons for seeking a voter ref­ bility of the soil and stabiliza­ Parkside share your apprecia­ room of Spaulding Library in within the city limits, as i all erendum, another reason seems tion of the hillside, and substan­ tion of both the Greenbelt heri­ Suitland. The speaker will be of the property initially pur­ to be the driving force for dard street construction. City tage and the green belt that sur­ Michael Fuller from Prince chased by the federal govern­ those who are most strongly staff has responded that the rounds it. In fact, we feel that George's Addiction Services. ment for the Greenbelt Project. opposed to this little subdivi- county has accepted the pond Since the Parkside land was ion becoming part of the city. for maintenance; an engineering never purchased by the govern­ That reason is objection to the firm, Hillis-Carnes Engineering ment, it is not in Greenbelt. property having been developed Associates, Inc., has found the When the residents of the sub­ in the first place and resent­ site soils to be very competent Greenbelt Arts Center division found out that they ment to those new homeowners for support of foundations and were not eligible to receive city Presents services or benefits, they peti­ rt tioned for annexation, even though they understood that "OFF DUTY" ;11;.1 their taxes would be greater. The annexation petition, sub­ Senior Citizen's Oktoberfest Saturday, October 17, 1998 -~ mitted to the council on March 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm 3, bore the signatures of 64% Friday, October 16, 1998; 1:30-3:30 pm of the property owners and at the Greenbelt Community Center 78% of the registered voters in Community Center Gym Parkside. The council held a Featuring: Tickets: $10/$7 (Students a Seniors) required public hearing on Sep­ For information or reservations call 301-441-8770. tember IO after giving notice of it for four weeks in a row in The 11ckets may also be purchased at the door. this and another newspaper. Bavarian and Austrian Two and one-half week later, on September 28, the city coun­ Dance Company cil voted for the annexation. FREE ' • .,. Issues City Manager McLaughlin and the city staff recommended against the annexation largely Come danc~ to the music of your local because the subdivision is i ·o­ lated from the remainder of the "Off Duty" police officers! developed portions of the city. conSID£R THIS B£POR£ VDU SIGn This is one ticket you would love to getl Parkside is 3.4 miles from the city's Public Works Building The Greenbeh City Council recently voted to annex the Like a Parkside development. A small group of citizens is circulating a petition calling for a public vote on the • ToOG~n~~mer-nll • good neighbor, annexation. They argue that Greenbelt citizens should have the right to vote on this issue. The fact is, they are ~ eeltic Evening State Farm disgruntled about council's decision and intend to Featuring: is there. overturn it. They need 20% of registered voters to send 'the Homespun eeilidh ljand the annexation issue to referendum. Although, this small Big Band ploying llvety music rrom the Celtic londs See me for car, home, group needs your signature in order to place the issue on life and health the ballot, they do not nece~ want your vote, Skye Garhe-,.znq insurance. particularly if you are in favor of the annexation. Ask the Celtic music with Fiddle, Harp, Cello, Drum end Voice person soliciting your signature if there would be any and Don W. Taulelle, CLU petition on the Parkside annexation ifhe or she agreed Jan '13renner 7707 Belle Point Dr. with council's decision. These folks are working hard to atoryteller Greenbelt, Md. 20770 overturn council's decision, NOT to advocate for One Performance Only 301-474-5007 Greenbelt Citizen's right to vote on this issue. A low voter • turnout may allow the few who are circulating the petition Friday, October 23 8:00 p.m. to determine the outcome of the annexation. We support at the Greenbelt Arts Center 123 Centerway Greenbelt, MD HAU H•• your right to vote and encourage you to do so. Come Tickets: s1 o.oo/$8.00 voting day, if the annexation makes the ballot, support our call 441-ano for reservations or Information A council and vote in favor of the annexation of Parkside. INIUUNC~ Don't miss our only fall Celtic evening et the Arts Center! Brought to you by Greenbelt Citizens for P11,rkside Annex11,tion State Farm Insurance Companies (GCPA) Home offices Bloomington, Illinois • • Page6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 15, 1998 ' County Gets Free Greenbelt Students POLICE BLOTTER Smoke Detectors Scholastic Winners In a ceremony at the D.C. Fire Two Greenbelt students at Academy, the Metropolitan Wash­ Eleanor Roosevelt High School Based on Information Released by the Greenbelt ington Council of Governments (ERHS) have been named winners Police Department (COG) received 13,000 free County Collects in national scholastic contests smoke detectors and batteries do­ A. Grace Haliburton was named a National Merit Semifi Armed Robbery was taken from a locked file nated by the Tandy Corporation/ Hazardous Waste nalist. She, along with six other NationsBank at Beltway Plaza cabinet. Radio Shack. The smoke detec­ Prince George's County will semifinalists from ERHS, will Mall, Oct. 3, 11 :07 a.m., a person 7900 block of Mandan Road, tors will be distributed free of hold a Household Hazardous now have an opportunity to con­ approached a teller, pointed a Oct. 2, 6:40 p.m., a burglary was charge to low income households Waste Collection Day on Sunday, tinue in the competition for 7,600 small black handgun at him, and reported. The victim stated that through IO area fire departments. October 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Merit Scholarship awards worth demanded money. The robber while in the process of moving Prince George's County will re­ at Inglewood Centre III, 9400 over $28 million, that will be of­ then reached over the counter and out of her residence, she secured ceive 1,000. Peppercorn Place in Largo. Many fered next spring. picked up a stack of money the the residence after her last load household cleaners, pesticides, Tierra D. Watkins has been bank employee had been count­ of the day. When she returned herbicides, solvents, paint prod­ named as a semifinalist in the ing. The robber ran from the the following day she found that Road, Oct. 7, 2:41 p.m., blue ucts and automobile fluids con­ 1999 Achievement Program bank, got into a two-door black the home had been ransacked and magic marker was used to write tain chemicals that are toxic and Along with eight other African­ Acura, and fled onto Greenbelt that several items were missing. hazardous. The county will dis­ graffiti on the rear of the build­ American students from ERHS, Road. No one was injured dur­ Entry was not forced. ing. pose of them in an environmen­ Tierra will c9mpete for approxi­ ing the robbery. 6000 block of Springhill Vehicle Theft ta1ly safe manner. For more in­ mately 800 Achievement Scholar­ Assault Drive, Oct. 3, 2:53 p.m., an formation on hazardous waste 5800 block of Cherrywood ship awards worth nearly $3 mil­ 7700 block of Hanover Park­ apartment was entered through an Lane, Oct. 4, a teal 1995 collection call 301-883-5045. lion, also offered next spring. way, Oct. 5, 9: 19 a.m., three unsecured window.. A bicycle Suzuki GS500E motorcycle, On the same day, time and lo­ male nonresidents, l 5 and I 6 was taken. Maryland tags I 26D78, was cation, Citizens Concerned for a years of age, assaulted a person Baily's Fitness Center in stolen. Cleaner County will be selling · in apparent retaliation for that Greenway Shopping Center, three Greenbelt Metro station, Oct. backyard home composting bins. hazardous waste at the site. person's serving as a witness thefts were reported between 7:25 4, a 1994 Plymouth Sundance, Yard waste and organic food For more information on the against one of the three in a a.m. and IO a.m. Two pagers Maryland tags BAK 738, was scraps can be thrown into the bin composting bin sale call 301-883- separate incident. The assault and U.S. currency were taken. stolen. and over a period of time break 5843. To get to the Center, take ended when police approached 7800 block of Mandan Rd., 6900 block of Ha"over Park­ down into nutrient-rich soil en­ Beltway exit 17 A onto Rt. 202 and the assailants fled. All three Oct. 5, 9:08 p.m., a door knob way, Oct. 6, a pink 1977 Ford hancers for the lawn and garden. and turn right on McCormick were later caught and charged on was forced and the apartment en­ Thunderbird, North Carolina tags There is a fee for the bins, with Drive and left on Peppercorn petition and released to Juvenile tered, but nothing was reported JSR 3671, was stolen. a discount for those disposing of Place. Services. taken. Beltway Plaza Mall, Oct. 7, a Drugs 6000 block of Cherrywood red 1992 Dodge Shadow, Virginia 9000 block of Breezewood Court, Oct. 5, 3:15 p.m., a televi­ tags ZDF 3746, was stolen. Greenbelt MunicipaVPublic Access TV sion, VCR, and compact disks Terrace, Oct. 4, 12:46 a.m., a 21- Vandalisms to and thefts Channel B-10 Schedule year-old male resident was ar­ were taken from a residence. from vehicles were reported in rested for possession of mari­ Entry was gained through an un­ the following areas: 8100 block MUNICIPAL ACCESS-301-474-8000 juana. He was arrested after of­ locked sliding glass door. of Mandan Terrace, 7900 and Tuesday Oct.. 20 and Thursday, Oct 22 ficers responded to a complaint 9 court of Research Road, 8000 blocks of Mandan Road, 6:00 p.m. ''The Audrey Scott Show" of loud music and found him out­ Oct. 8, 6:03 p.m., a mountain 8200 and 8300 blocks of Can­ Doctors Community Hospital side in the rain smoking. The bike and coins were taken from a ning Terrace, 7700 and 7800 6:30 p.m. "I Am Your Child-The First Years Last Forever" officers smelled the odor of residence. Entry was gained blocks of Hanover Parkway, burned marijuana. Investigation through a rear living room win­ 6200 block of Springhill Drive, The importance ofthe first 3 years of life . revealed marijuana and parapher­ dow. 9100 block of Springhill Lane, 7:00 p.m. "Summer Sounds-Bavarian/Austrian Dance" nalia on his person. He was left Vandalism 6100 block of Springhill Court, with the Department of Correc­ Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness 5800 block of Cherrywood Ter­ PUBLIC ACCESS-301-507-6581 tions for a hearing. Center at Roosevelt Center, Oct. race, 5800 block of Wednesday, October 21 Burglary and Theft 5, 8:36 a.m., a basement utility Cherrywood Lane, 6500 block 7:00 p.m. "Greenbeh Arts Center Art Auction" American Legion Post in the room was spray painted with of Capitol Drive, 8000 block of 6700 block of Greenbelt Road, graffiti. Lakecrest Drive, Beltway Plaza 7:25 p.m. "Celtic Performance" Oct. 2, 10:55 a.m., U.S. currency Green Ridge House, 22 Ridge and Roosevelt Cente'l'. 8:00 p.m. "For Safety's Sake-Hot Spots" We promise you caring,

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Don't miss your chance to see this wonderful group of Greenbelt talent! Just listed - 2 br home with major upgrades The show is selling out fast, but great seats are still available for Oct. 30 incl. fresh paint. IKEA cabinets and modem appl. Large custom deck & shed $41.990 and 31, and Nov. 12 and 19. All nights have dinner theater seating, but 3 br block unit with brick patio. Owner has added improvements including new dinner is optional on Saturday October 31. Join us on Halloween after appfiances. Garage and more! $57,990 trick-or-treat for a great show plus treats for the kids. Come in costume GEORGE CANTWELL and be eligible for door prizes. Order tickets by pho,.1e (301--657-4220, REALTY 1 301-982-7148 credit cards are accepted). Advance ticketing is required. 982-0044 Associate Broker www.greenbelt.com/homes Page 9 .. ~ . :

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I Sparkle 5 lb. Navel Oranges Fresh Grade ·p; Fresh Lean Pork Best Yet 3./$ Musselman'.s s 1~9 I Lint 1 Per Customer 7 9" Paper ro FLEMING YORK PSC 1134, PO BOX 589. YOfl<, PA 17405-0589 .J Whole " Assorted Kidney Apple Eastern Florida L Towels Beans Sauce ftt Frying Chicken lb. Loin Chops 60 sheet roll 1 5 oz. 46 oz. min. Broccoli 7... Larg_e 9 l .!'...OOPON------ISVALO MOOOAY, 10.19 THAU SUNDAY, 10.25-98 _ I Dynamo Liquid Pop Secret San Giorgio bunch Tangerines I~------. REDEEM ONly ATGREENBELT CO-OP I CO-OP Lean Beef s489 Fresh Grade 'P: $199 Microwave 99,1\t Vermicelli- 59"-\t Boneless Ribeye Cut-Up Laundry Popcorn Ziti - or - Super Select 99c Granny l.ftt I GLAD BUY 1 I Delmonico Steak lb. Chicken lb. Detergent so oz. Selected Varieties 3 pack Elbow Macaroni 16 oz. Cucumbers Smith Apples r1 .... I LAWN & GET 1 I Hormel CupONoodles , IOftt sunlight Ultra $ 149 Best Yet 3J'$100 lb. FREE Perdue I LEAF BAGS I Boneless s4a9 93% Lean s169-- Noodle ~ g7 .... Liquid Dish Pork & Verdelli Ocean Spray Porl< Tenderloin s119 10 pk. I Ground Turkey lb. Soups 2 Detergent 28 oz Beans 15112 oz. S . h $169 I Peppercorn-Teriyaki lb. 114 oz. · p1nac Cranberries Wdh This Coupon &$7.50 Mil. Purchase EKCludilg Coi.,>Oll •ems. 10 oz. 12 oz. I Lint 1Per Customer I Rosina Frozen Hillshire Farm Kraft Handi Snack ~ Monte Econo Brite FLEMING YORK PSC 1134, PO BOX 589, YORI(, PA 17405-0589 .J Lunch Pack 89"'\t Sliced carrots- vw· Light 99c L Italian Lil' Smokies­ Whiie Potatoes • Yellow Ripe Meatballs Puddings 4 ks. Mixed \kgs•• Spinach 13 oz. - 14 oz. Bulbs 3 pack Onions ------or-Lil' Franks Pomegranites I ~OUPON ISVALID MONDAY, 10-19THAU SUNDAY, 10.25-i'! Lysol Aerosol J9C I~------:, REDEEM ONLY AT GREENlELT CO-OP I 3 lb. Each Rapa Oscar Mayer $ Bonus X-Claim s2 79 Herrs 99c Turkey Breast Basin, Tub & Laundry Potato Organic FRUIT CLUB FOR KIDS SAN GroRGIO 1 Original or-Lunch Meat I Buv I 99c Tile Cleaner 21114 oz. Detergent 14 load size Chips 6 oz. Romaine Scrapple Sheets FREE SUNKIST ORANGE GET 1 I 16 oz. Combo Pack 16 oz. I SPAGHETTI FREE I COOPERATIVES Best Yet ~RA "h Lettuce See Store For Detaifs lb. I ORIGINAL • THIN Tomato 0~ • ~;-/_.,. I 1 lb. I DAIRY DELI Soup 103/4 oz. 8 ••• t Wlfl This Coupon &$ 7.50 Mil. Plldlase E~ ~ Items I FROZEN F.000 BEER& WINE I Linrt 1Per Customer Tropicana Premium Wampler 99 Country Time $ 149 L FLEMING YORK PSC 1134, PO BOX 589, YORK, PA 17405-0589 .J Or~nge Turkey Lemonade Mixes Florida Gold Coors Juice s199 s - ~J1'~ Orange PEOPLE IN PARTNeRSHIP Light ------l\1EETl:'\:G PEOPLE'S NEEDS Breast 2 Asst. Varieties 19 oz. _ 20 oz. COUPON IS VALID MONDAY, 10-19 THAU SUNDAY, 10-25-98 Asst. 1/2 gar. lb. 79c I Juice $6~~pk. Beer .------,I REDEEM ONLY AT GREENBELT CO-OP I Kraft Reynolds Wrap Minute Instant HerbOx 12 oz. 12 oz. cans $159 $249- Boullion Wunderbar S 139 Heavy Duty Long Grain $149 Best Yet I NESTEA BUY 1 I American S169 German Cubes Singles -- Aluminum Foil sq. ft. Rice ;; Com-Peas I CHILLED GET 1 I Bologna lb. 50 28 oz. Beef• Chicken 25 k. Orig.-2% 12 oz. ...-:: . Chopped ICE TEAS FREE I Best Yet Coronet a9 Hearth Logg Best Yet ~;::'~ Esskay Fat Free s 1 s2z9 Broccoli 10 oz. LEMON - PEACH - DIET Whole Economy Pack -- Premium I Shredded $ 139_ .. - - Lower Salt $ S59 69C Paper L I 2 liter I Tomatoes- Sunkist Busch Cheddar-or- ~" .a 28 oz. Towels 3 pack - 85 sheet rolls Fire og 5 lb. Wit! This Coupon & $7.50 M11. Purchase Exckldilg Coupon ttems I I Lin! 1Per Cus1omer Mozzarella 8 oz. ~ Cooked Ham lb. Lemonade Beer Bumble Bee Snuggle Ultra 99 Cf?inet Premium FLEMNG YORK PSC 1134, PO BOX 589. YORK. PA 17~ _J 6 pk. 1 2 oz. cans L Pink $149 Liquid $ Danner - or - 12 oz. DiGorno Sonento Fabric Compartment s 119 ~ sz99 Salmon Best Yet Wyndham ------2 $ 1@/POO IS VALID MONDAY, 10-19THRU SUNDAY, 10-25-98 ---:, Fresh Unguine -~ Provolone 4o oz. Plates I.J!l ~------.... 143/4 oz. Softener Curly I REDEEM ONLY AT GREENBELT CO-OP I -or-Fettuccine Cheese lb. - Estate U 9 oz. Spice It Best Yet French Super Size COOP6RATIV£S Fries Chardonnay 750 ml. BUY 1 Ground * Squeeze I AUNT JEMIMA I Best Yet Amish 99c 99c Cinnamon [;~c~;'f WORIZONS Ketchup GET 1 Sour Macaroni 4 oz. 28 oz. Pepperidgefarm $ Petes I FROZEN I 99~ $109 FREE Garlic Wicked Cream Salad I WAFFLES I lb. Breads I 10 oz. I WIiii 1111s Coupon &$ 7.50 Mn Puithase. E~ ~ hll'll5 H01 ,oaos OELI I ,• Lmd 1Per Customer I I PROFESSIONAL"1AIMACY.. FLEMING YORK PSCl134. PO BOX589, YORK. PA 17405-0589 _J Hot To Go Louis Kemp L Dinner s3a9 Seafood s229 I _<:!)UPON------IS VALID MONDAY. 1(1-19 THIil SUNDAY. 10-25-98 Ifl'!!------:, REDEEM ONLY AT GREENBELT CO-OP I Of-The-Day Delights 8 oz. each • Courteous Professional Orange Staff I RAINBOW I Roughy s599 • We Proudly Accept Most I BATHROOM I ~,mw_ Prescription Plans Fillets lb. • Free Home Delivery Of I T1ss•JE I Dove Fresh Baked 26-30 Count Prescriptions I 4 roll pack I s129 Bath Onion Gulf Mon.-Wed.-Fri. With Ths Co14)(111 1, $7 .SO Mn. Pun:h.1se. Excl.Jdng Coupo,\ Items. s7tt I _. LiM 1Per Cuaer I Bar Soap ___FLEMING YORK ______1134, PO BOX 589, YORK, PA 17405-0589 _ Rolls Shrimp • Free Blood Pressure Tester rsc .J 6 pack lb. L . . , . . . Page 10 GREENBRT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 15, 1998 Greenbelt Cooperatives Celebrate National Co-op Month

Greenbelt Federal Credit Union Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI} 111 Centerway Hamilton Place Greenbelt, MD 20770 Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-5900 301-474-4161 [email protected] Date Formed: October 18, 1937 Purpose/Mission: The credit union is a cooperative thrift Co-ops... Date Formed: 1952 and loan organization. Its purpose is to promote thrift Purpose/Mission: To provide quality : among its members and to provide them with a source of Helping You homes for the members of this housing d credit for provident or productive purposes. t • I c•• ••Ia• t ·• Solve the Puzzle cooperative and to foster opportunities History: llte Greenbelt Federal Credit Union has a long for community by - and distinguished history in Greenbelt and the credit un­ When folks have a o Celebrating and respecting the historical legacy and ide­ ion movement. als of the original Greenbelt plan. When the newly arrived Greenbelt residents, pioneers problem, they often o Maintaining, protecting and enhancing the assets of the in this new town, gathered to fonn a savings institution, find the best solution cooperative including the buildings, architectural design, they fonned the first community credit union irtthe na­ by working together. open space plan (woods, walkways, playgrounds), while tion. That's what coopera­ preserving the affordability and financial stability of the Greenbelt Federal Credit Union became one of the first cooperative. credit unions to offer checking accounts. tives are all about. o Promoting member diversity, member and community The credit union was the first financial institution to involvement and education regarding rights and responsi­ finance Greenbelt Homes, Inc. when that housing coop­ A Cooperative busi­ bilities as homeowners and co-op members. erative was fonned in 1952. o Acting responsibly to protect and care for that which all Over the years, the credit union has been located at vari­ ness belongs to the members own and treasure together. ous sites in the Roosevelt Center. The Greenbelt Federal people who use it­ Annual Meeting: The cooperative's annual meeting is held Credit Union was Greenbelt's first financial facility. people who have or­ during the month of May on a date selected by the Board of Annual Meeting: The annual meeting is held during ganized to provide Directors. March. Board of Directors: The GHI Board of Directors is com­ Board of Directors: The following members currently themselves with the posed of nine members. They are Keith Jahoda, President; serve on the Greenbelt Federal Credit Union Board of Di­ goods and services Julia Eichhorst, Vice President; Margaret Hogensen, Treas­ rectors: R. James Rice, President, a resident of Greenbelt they need. urer; Betty Deitch, Director; Susan Ready, Director; Charles and memberofthe Board since the 1960s, Jerome Anzu­ (Chuck) Hess, Director; John Taylor, Director; and Bill Phe­ lovic, Vice President, fonner Greenbelt resident and lan, Director. Nat Shindennan is Director Emeritus. member of the Board since the 1960s. Murray Ryss, Sec­ All across.America, Members: The cooperative has 1,600 members. retary, fonner Greenbelt resident and member of the 120 million people To join this cooperative: GHI is an equal housing opportunity Board since the 1970s, Cynthia A. Comproni, employed are solving prob­ corporation. Any person regardless of race, sex, creed, na­ at the credit union since 1981, Treasurer-General Man­ tional origin and sexual orientation may purchase member­ ager since 1985 and a Greenbelt resident, Richard lems and enjoying a ship rights as long as-they meet the criteria established for Dominelli, Board Member since 198 l and an active better life membership. Because membership in GHI contracts.a shared member of the credit union movement, Michael Bur­ because responsibility between the member and the co-op, prospec­ chick, an active member since 1953, with a past history of their tive members are required to attend a pre-purchase orienta­ of working at the credit union and a resident of Greenbelt. .:!- .tion. The orientation provides the prospective member an op­ Paul Rall, Board member since early 1997, past member co-ops. portunity to learn more about cooperative living and to ascer­ of the Supervisory Committee and a resident of Green­ People have formed tain whether this style of living is for them. Those interested belt. 47,000 co-ops for in purchasing a membership may contact any realtor of their Membership: Greenbelt Federal Credit Union's field of farming, banking, choice, or stop by the GHI offices for a listing of member­ membership includes persons who reside or are employed ships currently on the market. To register for a pre-purchase in Greenbelt. The credit union has paid dividends since it housing, child care, orientation, call 301-474-4161. There is no obligation to pur­ was organized. It currently maintains an asset size of $11 health care, electric chase membership at the pre-purchase orientation. million and has 3,467 members. Each account is insured and telephone serv­ to $100,000 by the National Credit Union Administra­ tion, a U.S. Government agency. ices, food retailing To join this cooperative: Membership in the credit union and other goods and Greenbelt requires a share savings account with a minimum balance services. They trust Internet Access Cooperative of$25. To receive more infonnation, write the Greenbelt Federal Credit Union at P.O. Box 157, Greenbelt, MD their co-ops to help (GIAC) them find solutions. 20768. Date Formed: June 1996 Purpose/Mission: Greenbelt Internet Access Cooperative For more informa­ (GIAC) is a non-stock Maryland cooperative organized and New Deal Cafe tion about coopera­ operated by community volunteers to help others learn about 15 Crescent Road tives, visit www. and access the Internet. Among other activities, each month Greenbelt, MD 20770 GIAC and the Greenbelt Library co-sponsor a free class at the 301-474-5642 cooperative.org. library on the basics of computers and the Internet. GIAC is the registered owner of the Internet domain greenbelt.com. Date Formed: December 1995 Meetings: Membership and/or Board Meetings are generally Purpose/Mission: To provide a health conscious coffee held on the first Thursday of each month. Notification of times and locations of meetings will be posted in the Community house and community social gathering place which pro­ Calendar. To submit agenda items for upcoming meetings, motes and provides a venue for the arts. COOPERATIVES contact the GIAC President The newest cooperative in Greenbelt. Open Fridays and Board of Directors: Nancy Revis, President; Tom Crompton, Saturdays 8-closing and now featuring Sunday Bunch Vice President; Chris Morris, Treasure; Jim Heagy, Secretary; l0a.m. -3 p.m. Come on in and join the fun. Neil McLeod, Web Master, Doug Love, Board Member; Ralph Board of Directors: Pat Brent, President; Teny Kucera, Bram, Board Member; Brian Schieber, Board Member. Secretary; Melina McMuller, Treasurer; Barbara Tanen, To join this cooperative: To register as a "Friend of GIAC" Director; Geoff King, Director. and receive e-mail notification about GIAC activities, please Busine.c!!~ J'tople 1rust submit an Online Registration form.

' ' ' ' .. ' Thursday, October 15, 1998 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11 Welcome to An Independent Newspaper this special section of the Greenbelt News Review featuring News Review a few of 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100 Greenbelt's Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 Greenbelt Nursery School & Kindergarten, Inc. cooperatives. 301-474-4131; fax: 301-474-5880 15 Crescent Road If you would First Issue: November 24, 1937 Greenbelt, MD 20770 like to know Purpose/Mission: Volunteers produce this community 301-474-5570 more about weekly newspaper, which is celebrating its 61st year of con­ these tinuous publication. The newspaper regularly covers the Date Formed: April, 1941 Greenbelt City Council; the Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Board of Mission Statement: Greenbelt Nursery School & Kindergarten cooperatives, Directors; development issues; local schools and general (GNS&K) is a parent cooperative with the mission to provide a please contact home town news. The expenses of the newspaper are paid creative educational environment that fosters a love of learning them. for through advertising. Major advertisers include the City and a sense of accomplishment built upon a child's natural curi­ If you have of Greenbelt, which provides information to its citizens; the osity. Co-op grocery store and a variety of other local businesses. Purpose: The purpose of GNS&K is to fulfill this mission by more Annual Meeting: The annual meeting will be held October using the knowledge, skills and abilities of parents, staff and information 18, 1998. At that time, the Board of Directors will be community members to create an intergenerational, multicultural about elected and the editor reappointed. child-centered environment. GNS&K combines the interests and cooperatives Board of Directors: Tue Board of Directors is composed of experiences of our membership to encourage learning in a nur­ five elected members. They are James Giese, President; Di­ turing atmosphere that supports the needs of the children and which you would ane Oberg, Vice President; Virginia Beauchamp, Treasurer; their families. like to share, Bernie Giese, Secretary; and Barbara Likowski. Elaine Skol­ Services: please contact nik , President Emeritus and News Editor; Mary Lou Wil- Hamson, Editor; and Mary Halford, Business Man­ Jim Cassels at Morning and afternoon nursery school programs for children ager; are Ex-officio members of the Board. ages 2-4 and a morning kindergarten. the Greenbelt Members: Currently, a staff of 85 volunteers GNS&K offers high quality child care: Consumer To join this cooperative: Anyone interested in contributing Before school care and after school enrichment are available Cooperative, to the newspaper is invited to try his or her hand. Help is for 3-6 year olds either full-time or part-time. always needed. Call 301-441-2662 for more information. 301-474--0522. GNS&K also provides the following opportunities for parents: Parent education programs and resources are available Greenbelt Consumer Cooperative, Inc. throughout the school year. 121 Centerway Annual Meeting: The next annual meeting for the members of Greenbelt, MD 20770 the Greenbelt Nursery School & Kindergarten will be March 4, 301-474-0522; 1999. Board of Directors: The GNS&K Board of Directors for the pharmacy: 301-474-4400; 1998-99 school year consists of the following members: Roni fax: 301-474-5375 Krupnick, President; Angie Noyes, Vice President and Long E-mail- [email protected] Range Planning; Brenda Jayne, Treasurer; Cornelia Kennedy, Secretary; Vicky Delaney, Membership Chair; Rennie Scott­ Date Formed: 1937, reformed 1984 Childress, Publicity Chair; Craig Tooley, Maintenance Chair; Purpose/Mission: Greenbelt Consumer Cooperative is Carolyn Grammas, Ways & Means; and Catherine Francoeur, a nonprofit locally owned, member-controlled business Housekeeping Chair. Staff: Pat Schreiber, Director; Leslie established to provide consumer services. The co-op's McLaughlin, Administrator. primary purpose is to operate a supermarlcet and Membership: GNS&K membership currently is composed of pharmacy in the Roosevelt Center of historic Greenbelt. the following: Non-members are welcome to shop at the co-op, however all patrons are 14 staff members encouraged to join because membership has many benefits. Membership provides an 72 member families opportunity to share in the direction and earnings of the business. Members receive 76 children enrolled in the programs patronage refunds - a portion of the co-op's earnings, after expenses, which are distributed Each family participates in the activities of one or more commit­ to members based on the amount of their purchases. Annually, based on the cooperative's tees that are responsible for the program and administrative ac­ earnings, the Board of Directors determines the percentage of member purchases which tivities; each family must provide a parent to act as a teacher's will be patronage refunds. Because the surplus is distributed to members in proportion to aide and attends mandatory membership meetings. their use of the co-op's services, it is important that members give their member numbers To join this cooperative: For enrollment information, contact a when making purchases. All members - voting and subscribing - receive patronage member of the staff at the school: 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, refunds and these are not taxable to the members who receive them. During its first 14 MD 20770 orcall 301-474-5570 years, the cooperative declared patronage refunds totalling $863,603. Members also receive interest on all capital above $200. Services: The cooperative operates a full-service supermarlcet that is open 7 days week. It features- The Cooperative Principles A beer and wine department An in-store fresh bakery, hot and cold deli, plus soup and salad bars. • Voluntary and Open Membership Metro transit fare and U.S. postage stamp sales A computerized pharmacy A.TM. card, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Independence cards are accepted. • Democratic Member Control Annual Meeting: The next annual meeting will be held at IO a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 1998, in the multi-purpose room of the Greenbelt Community Center. • Member Economic Participation Board of Directors: Seven members serve on the Board. They are Jim Cassels, President; Dorrie Bates, Vice President; Joe Timer, Treasurer; Leta Mach, Secretary; Mike Burchick; • Autonomy and Independence Paul Rall; and Tom Lammons. Membership: Membership is voluntary and open to any person 18 years of age or older. • Education, Training and Information The $1 O membership fee is a one-time charge entitling people to membership for life. Members are part owners of the cooperative. The co-op has two types of memberships - • Cooperation among Cooperatives voting and subscribing. Voting members have contributed a minium membership capital of $100; subscribing members have between $10 and $100 of membership capital. • Concern for Community Subscribers are encouraged to participate in the co-op's activities and grow their capital Adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance in September 1995 accounts to eventually become voting members. The cooperative now has over 5,000 members. To join this cooperative: Membership applications arc available in the co-op office at 121 Centerway. - Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 15, 1998 Pert Little Miss Greenbelt MISS Continues Family Tradition GREENBELT by Altoria Bell Ross to say during the personal inter­ (Continued from page 1) Showcasing talent comes natu­ view segment of the pageant. and singing. She is entering rally for the newly crowned Little When asked about her favorite Prince George's Community Col­ Miss Greenbelt. Eight-year-old school field trip, Jessica re­ lege, where she will major in Jessica Hall is carrying on this sponded "the zoo," where she communications and art. Gaea family tradition with enthusiasm. could see " .. .lions, tigers, and was sponsored by Co-op. Her sister Lauren was third run­ monkeys in polka dot pants." Danielle Barber is this year's ner up in the Little Miss An honor roll student at third runner-up. Danielle was Greenbelt Pageant two years ago. Greenbelt Elementary School, named Miss Congeniality by the Lauren, with her mother Jessica would like to combine other Pageant participants. She is Jordanna, cousin Angel, and Jes­ her interest in science and love a 17-year-old honor roll student sica compete in martial arts tour­ for animals to become a veteri­ entering her senior year at naments. Jessica, who holds a narian. She has four birds: one Eleanor Roosevelt High School, red belt in Tae Kwon Do, has ring neck parrot and three cock­ where she is active in the Art placed first, second, and third in atiels. Jessica also cares for 24 Club. She enjoys swimming, such matches for her sparring Beanie Babies; her newest "pet" basketball, and travel. She plans skills and for good form. During is a gray and white wolf named to receive degrees in fine arts, the pageant's optional talent com­ Dakota. marketing ·and fashion design, petition, she broke boards in half As Little Miss Greenbelt, Jes­ and aspires to have her own line by hitting and kicking them. sica is thrilled about making ap­ of clothing and become a Holly­ "I felt really happy and ex­ pearances at various functions, wood costume designer. Jessica Teets Happily accepts the crown of Junior Miss Greenbelt cited," bubbles the Glen Oaks and she encourages other girls to Danielle was sponsored by the for 1998 from Jessica O'Connor, last year's Junior Miss. resident about winning the title. enter the pageant next year. -photo by Prospero Zevallos Greenbelt Federal Credit Union. "I didn't know what to think." "It's really fun," she says. Other contestants in the pag­ But she certainly knew what "You should really try it." eant were Joanna Andrus, Angel Cheerleader Jessica Teets Hall, Jasmine Harris, Sarah Lynn, Kyna Shaw, and Jennifer Watts. The Miss Greenbelt Pageant con­ Is Junior Miss Greenbelt testants will share over $5,000 in by Altoria Bell Ross same school year, Jessica also scholarships as a result of gener­ The reigning Junior Miss competed on her school's Science ous donations by community Greenbelt Jessica Teets has got Bowl team against other county businesses, including a single spirit, and with it, she loves to schools and won first place. major donation of $ I. ,000 from cheer. "I think it's fun and good Now, a seventh grader at the Greenway Center. Pageant par­ exercise," says the 12-year-old Ascension Lutheran School in ticipants also received many gifts Jessica, who also was named Lanham, Jessica hopes to apply from local businesses. Look for Most Spirited in the pageant. her science aptitude to become a the pageant winners and other Jessica Jed cheers for four marine biologist or a medical participants in community activi­ years as the captain of the doctor. But for now, she encour­ ties and events, as an important Greenbelt Girls and Boys Club ages other girls to step up on aspect of the pageant is commu­ cheerleading squad during foot­ stage for next year's pageant. nity service and involvement. ball and basketball games. To­ "Go ahead and do it," she day, she cheer dances as a Junior says. "Just be in it for the fun." Redskinette for the Washington Redskins. During the pageant's optional talent competition, Jes­ sica demonstrated this dance. Junior Miss "I was very surprised and ex­ Greenbelt Results cited," says Jessica about being Junior Miss Greenbelt crowned. "I had been watching and Most Spirited, Jessica the [Greenbelt] pageant for many Teets years, and I thought it would be First Runner Up, a good experience." Emily Ivy. Jessica also has experience in Second Runner Up and science. As a sixth grader at Greenbelt Elementary School, she Miss Photogenic, Julia Wade won the grand prize for her sci­ ence fair project on the correla­ tion between the color a person wears and their body temperature. She went on to the county level Jessica Hall receives her new crown as Little Miss Greenbelt from and placed third. During the Kymberly Wynkoop, last year's Little Miss. -photo by Prespero Zevallos

Brittany Westover in "The Girls in Black." -photo by Joe Polanin

Little Miss Greenbelt Pag:eant Results Little Miss Greenbelt, Jessica Hall Miss Congeniality, Cheri Bailey First Runner Up and Most Spirited, Kimberly Carey Second Runner Up, Sa­ rah Stewart Third Runner Up and Jessica Teets, Junior Miss Photogenic, Sophla Redskinette. Kean -photo by Joe Polanin Miss Greenbelt contestants on stage Friday night. •photo by Joe Polanin Thursday, October 15, 1998 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 13 Craze Cites Node as Planning Issue Audubon Field Trips Rep. Hoyer Hosts Financial Aid Night by Virginia Beauchamp Since Springhill Lake already Set for Birders Congressman Steny H. Hoyer cation, the Internal Revenue Ser­ Celia Craze, director of Plan­ had a commercial area at the inter­ will host a financial aid informa­ vice and the University of Mary­ The Prince George's Audubon ning and Community Development section of Springhill Drive and tion seminar for college students land. Students and parents will Society now sponsors a number for the city, sent a memo on Sep­ Springhill Lane, Mayor Judith and their parents on Wednesday, be able to learn about the federal of field trips jointly with the tember 30 to members of the Davis had suggested extending the October 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the and state financial student aid Wild Bird Center in Old Bowie. Greenbelt Metro Area Sector Plan­ node toward this existing commer­ media center at Laurel High programs that help make a col­ Field trips are on Sundays and ning Team to clarify an issue in­ cial center to strengthen that cen­ School, 8000 Cherry Lane, Lau­ lege education more affordable. leave the store parking lot at 7 volving Springhill Lake that had ter. rel. People will also be on hand to a.m., returning around 11 :30 a.m. moved into the foreground during However, the city opposes de­ Congressman Hoyer will be answer questions about the finan­ They are led by Mike Callahan the charrette process. In the velopment along the west side of joined by representatives from the cial aid process and how to fill and Malcolm Doying, and go to course of the first charrette, her Cherrywood Lane, which could af­ United States Department of Edu- out the application. favorite local birding spots, and memo points out, one of two fect environmentally sensitive are relaxed in nature. teams working with land use con­ lands. As Craze's memo notes: Local High School Student Wins Award The next field trip is Sunday, cepts recommended some kind of 'There is no commerical develop­ October 18, and goes to Dyke Greenbelter Israel 0. Oyelakin, signed for students who demon­ node at the intersection of ment along the Cherrywood Lane Marsh and Huntley Meadows in a student at Eleanor Roosevelt strate a commitment to leadership Cherrywood Lane and Springhill corridor between Breezewood N. Virginia. These are famous High School, is one of five stu­ and community services, as well Drive. Drive and the Beltway" nor has a places for waterfowl, rails, shore­ dents to win a full scholarship to as financial need. This node was to provide an need for further commercial devel­ birds, occasional eagles, and mi­ attend Prince George's Commu­ The students were honored "active, pedestrian-friendly, visual opment been demonstrated. It grants. Call Malcolm Doying at nity College. The scholarships and their scholarships presented and functional" link between the would instead "change the charac­ 301-805-4858 (410-721-7610, h) are funded by the Apartment & to them at an October 14 recep­ Metro site and the adjacent resi­ ter of the corridor," her memo for more information. Office Building Association of tion at the college. dential community conducive to says. Metropolitan Washington and de- pedestrian movement between the "We envision a functional, vi­ two spaces. Following discussion sual node which is a plaza/gate­ Registered Greenbelt Voters: If you have not signed the petition for referen- in the second charrette and its way" at the Cherrywood/Springhill I ill/I.__.._ °r' I dum yet, do it now! Drop off, man, or call for pickup: Sylvia Lewis, 2-C - -:::::,- translation into a land use de ign Drive location, Craze concludes. I I Gardenway, Greenbelt, MD 20no, (301)474-3635 or Yoni Siegel (301)474-4863. _"Z""" .. concept by the Park and Planning I staff, this node later appeared as a * * * * * * IIIE IITEII THE CNIICEI * * * * * * I mixed commercial/residential zone. Next Charrette I We, the undersigned being registered voters in the City of Greenbelt Maryland, ask for a referendum I I on the annexation of Parkside into Greenbelt, as prescribed in Charter Amendment Resolution 1998-1, I Charrette #4 will be held on I enacted on September 28, 1998 by the City Council. I Saturday, October 24 from 9 Greenbelt CARES I PRINTED NAME PRINTED ADDRESS SIGNATURE I During the month of Septem­ am. to 1 p.m. at the Administra­ ber, 15 families on average vis­ tion Building for the Maryland­ I -~------1 ited CARES for counseling er­ National Capital Park and Plan­ IL ______------____ JI vices. Forty-nine individuals, on ning Commission on Kenilworth average, received formal coun­ Avenue between Paint Branch seling and I 5 youths per week Parkway and River Road. In were seen for counseling sup­ this charrette, the Sector Planning port. Weekly tutoring sessions Group will look again at the Il­ in many subject areas were lustrative Land Use Plan for the Isn't it nice to get a prize held. Fifty-seven students were WMATA and adjacent A . H. tutored this month. Smith properties and the sur­ The city managers and direc­ rounding neighborhood . They tors of the Pri nee George· s will work toward consensus on just for being yourself? County Youth Services Bureau the Land Use Plan and the de­ met with Donna Jacobs. deputy sired intensity of development to chief of staff, Office of the occur at those sites. Governor, to discuss state fiscal support for the bureau ·. Bonsai Demonstrated When we heard J.D. Power and Associates ranked us number one Michael McLaughlin and Carol Leventhal participated in the At the Arboretum in sales satisfaction, we were a little surprised. After all, there are a lot meeting, held on October 6. Discover the secrets of bonsai Judye Hering spoke with stu­ with an expert from the Northern of other cars out there. But then we found out that sales satisfaction dent in a health education Virginia Bonsai Society during a class at the Univer ity of Mary­ free informal demonstration at the includes things like having sales consultants who are sincere and easy land about community health U.S. ational Arboretum. The and education issues, internship demonstration will be held on Oc­ programs and CARES• voca­ tober 18 from l-2 p.m. at the to work with, who don't mind doing things like taking the time to tions educational program on Yoshimura Center of the National October 7. Bonsai and Pcnjing Museum. go through the owner's manual with you. And once we knew that,

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J.A.M. Resume Services. Profession­ SERVICES als, students, entry-level, military, etc. GUITAR Lessons - Scales, chords, To schedule an appointment, call theory, reading. Full-time instructor. Kathy Kirby, 301-513-9107. CLASSIFIED OPEN 301-937-8370. 9MMPM TOM McANDREW - GREENBELT ELECTRICIAN with 35 years expe­ Mon.thNFrl. HOME MOVIES Slides, Pictures WINDOWS & PAINTING - Replace­ rience and local references specializes RATES transferred to VHS, Tape Repair. HLM ment windows and doors and vinyl in small jobs. Reasonable rates. Call CLASSIFIED: $2.50 minimum Productions, Inc. 301-474-6748. siding. Phone 301/474-9434, MHIC 301-474-0501. for ten words. 15¢ each additional TRAIN PRINTJNG 26087. word. No charge for listing items that Offset CLASSES in stage lighting or stage Oulil!I Prlnliltf . HOUSECLEANING - $35 and up. 5 are found. Submit ad with payment sound offered by professional with 35 yrs. experience. Excellent references. VOICE LESSONS - Margaret to the News Review office by IO p. m. 301-164--5552 years experience. Call 301-474-050 I. All supplies provided. Angel, 301- Stricklett, soloist with the Washington Tuesday, or to the News Review drop Opera, Master of Music Degree. 301- Lettelhelds Business cards 262-4607. box in the Greenbelt Co-op grocery NewslfflelS Door HanptS 474-6406. STATE MOVER - Moving? Wanna Envelopes Brochuies CALDWELL'S APPLIANCE SER­ move a couch, room, office, apartment, store before 7 p.m. Tuesday, or mail Announcements Flyers TAXES - We solve tax problems. Call house, etc? Call 301-345-8323. Good to 15 Crescent Road, Suite I 00, Proposals Price UsU VICE - Most makes repaired. Call af­ ter 5 p.m. 301-840-8043. Moryadas Associates tax service, 30 J. rates. Greenbelt, Maryland 20770. 474-9427. BOXED: $6.25 column inch. CASH FOR YOUR VALUABLES! PIANO LESSONS - Member National Minimum I 1/2 inches ($9.38). Dead­ Jewelry, diamonds, watches, cameras, EXPERIENCED TEACHER offers Guild. Call Mrs. Lemus, 301-513- line IO p.m. Monday. tools, guns. We buy, sell and loan any­ classes in English for foreigners. Rea­ 5755. Include name, phone no. and ad­ thing of value. We pawn autos. A- I sonable rates. Call 301-474-0501. dress with ad copy. Ads not consid­ JUMP START your business on the PAWNBROKERS 301-345-0858. ered accepted until published. PIANO LESSONS - Specializing in Internet. Pis leave message, 301-982- LIGHT MOVING, hauling and odd beginners. Kids. Adults. Individual­ 1723. WANTED Click! jobs. Call Quincy, 301-345-1007. ized lessons. 301-345-4 I 32 Commun1cat1ons lncorpo aited ~ETS STRONG SINGERS needed for band DAWSON'S CREEK THEME by REWARD - $75 for lost cat. Geordie Paula Cole and/or the Second Waltz by .,____ desktop publishing playing a wide variety of music -rock to classical; pop, folk.jazz, etc. Need is a IO pound neutered male, orange Andre Rieu's orchestra. Need to bor­ C:::: digital enhancement J.Henson a bass and two female voices. A plus short-haired tiger striped tabby. White row CD or tape briefly. Call 301-474- if you play an instrument. Call 301. fur on chin and nose, yellow eyes. Last 0501. ,. __, graphic design PHOTOGRAPH/CS seen I 0:30 p.m. Sunday, October 11 in 474-0501. Leave name and number. WANTED TO BUY· Red brick, used ------.., resume consultation 65 Court Ridge Road. Call 301-441- I WILL PAINT interior or exterior of 3572. or new, for landscaping project. Call software training • portraits your home. I have twenty years ex­ Lisa, 301-345-7268. REAL ESTATE· RENT website design • portfolios perience. Call Robert, 301-474-1849. RIDE NEEDED to Adams Morgan any ~:l!:l!:l.!:IS!:1!::1.!i:1!::1!:i!:1S!:l!::l.!:!.!:1!:"1!:!ie!:19!:l!:!!i ROOMMATE LOCATORS - If you weekday but Wednesday. Call 301- '-----website maintenance • advertising have a place to share or need a place to 474-0501. writing and editing • commercial photography I UPHOLSTERY live, 301-464-1200. ------DAYCARE ~ Many Fabrics to Choose OFFICE SPACE - Greenbelt/Roosevelt ! From. Free Pick Up and Center. One office, IO' x 20' - $225/ HOPE DAY CARE- Licensed, safe, fun J.Henson ~ Delivery. Free Estimates. mo. incl. util. Avail. 11/1/98. 301-441- and educational. Call now, 301-552- (301) 614-0616 phone/fax photographer I Quick Return. 3750 2502. LEW'S CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY [email protected] I Holbert's INSTRUCTION www.clickcomminc.com 301-441-9231 301 ·262·4135 BASKETMAKING CLASSES re­ Home Imp. sume at the Center! New schedule registration: 301-441-8462. ' House Cleaning Carpentry Painting SPA BODY WORKS CRAFTS Plea.sa:nt Do you need help with your Remodeling Repairs & SKIN CARE MAKE THREE LOVELY BASKETS house cleaning? Let us help. We M.H.I.C. 25916 ~]ouch before Christmas. Ribbed • Therapeutic Massage are a husband and wife team >--~-~ Jack basketweaving series begins 10/24 at working in your area for over Call 301-345-8262 Community Center for 6 weeks on • Facials ---- twelve years with excellent Saturday mornings, 9- 12. Beginners Nationally Certified • Waxing Greenbelt references. Massage Therapists and 14'0 llEt: tOS UllES ! and intermediates welcome. Phone We provide weekly, bi-weekly Professional Estheticians • Make-up Design registration, 301-441-8462. and a spring type cleaning. Also THIS COULD be your classified ad. Hours: Mon-Tues 12-Bpm • Wed-Thurs 9am·8pm • Fri-Sat 9am·6pm available are window cleaning and •••••1n•••n1en11sI Bedroom upper level $19,900 interior painting. Ten words for $2.50. Each additional l Bedrooms - lowest price $34,900 word is 15 cents. 143 CENTERWAY • GREENBELT, MD 20770 • 301-345-1849 CLEAN AND SPOILESS is an l Bedrooms • end unit $34,900 .., .•.., ... ..,. ..,..,.,v,v•,v insured, reputable company. l Bedrooms - end unit $44,000 2 Bedrooms • being rehabbed $ Call ❖ Crescent Square ❖ Call John or Tammy + + l Bedrooms • being rehabbed $ Call + ❖ Old Greenbelt ❖ for Free estimates at + 4 Bedrooms • 2 1/2 baths SOLD •:• AUTO SALE ❖ one bedroom (301) 262•5151 :+ cu.1. ,o" ! 1rn.u:n 1 •:• ❖ New Vehicles ++++++++++++••-• -•······ ••••: :U) l-HU2-004,l •:• apartments ❖ 7 .2S APR 48 months •:• From $540.00 •:• Established in 1914, 7.5% APR 60 months SAVE ON THE HIGH ❖ ❖ Chambers Funeral Homes •:• Vista Mgmt. Co. •:• Terrific Used Car Rates! COST OF FUNERALS brought to the Washington Metropolitan Area a •:• 301-982-4636 •:• 8% APR up to 60 months & BURIALS combination Funeral Home .... •!• •!• •!to •!• •!• •!• •!• .~ •!• •!• •t. and Crematory facility. Call (301) 474-5900 for more information. This combination provides numerous cost efficiencies as well as Longer terms available. simplicity and dignity for all concerned. Whether you have immediate 112 (ENTERWAY ROOSEVELT (ENTER needs or are considering making prearrangements, Chambers Funeral Homes' exceptional low price can you savings now and in the M@bil® A credit union for persons who live or work in Greenbelt give APR =Annual Percentage Rate future. Burials as low as $1,625 • Cremations as low as $745. Rates subjed lo change without notice. GREENBELT a.... SERVICE FREE INFORMATION - Call or write: CENTER 5801 Cleveland Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737 • (301) 699-5500 z 9241 Columbia Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20910 • (301) 565-3600 ~-\Vt·'rc A:,; Nt•ar 0 A:,; Your N't""iglihor'" a. Licensed MHIC :, Bonded #7540 Insured AUTO REPAIRS READER & ADVISER u.o Gehring u.o Construction Co., Inc. 8 ROAD SERVICE READING BY LENA Ou, We promise a fast and SE HABLA ESPANOL 0- HOME REMODELING SPECIALIST ~ :c pleasant purchase er>e1y 01- H,·plac·••mc•nt \\'iaulow,., • Siclirw • Roofin .. time you i,isit. 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It will be held sium on Taking Charge and Feel- The keynote speaker will be weather permitting and is free. ing Better at the University of the distinguished New York rheu­ SALE BY OW ER - 4-C Crescent PART-TIME DRIVER wanted to drive The Visitor Center is located on Maryland Conference Center in matologist Dr. Robert Labita, co. Rd. 2 bedroom block GHI, free ga­ 12-year-old girl home from St. rage, custom kitchen, Pella window , Matthias school in Lanham to Soil Conservation Road. For College Park. author of the book Lupus: Ev- addition, great location, $49,900. Call Greenbelt. eeded every other week information call 301-286-8981. Designed to empower the per- erything You Need to Know. 301-982-2077. . son with lupus through knowledge The one-day symposium will at 2:45 eac_h day, except Tuesdays, at STEEL BUILDINGS - Factory has and understanding, the sessions be 9 a.m. lo 4 p.m. For more 4 p.m. Call Kevin at 301-614-0919. cancelled orders that must go immedi­ 2 BR FRAME middle unit wtth I 1/2 present a variety of workshops, information contact Patricia Jack­ bathrooms, new carpet, fre hly ately. Willing to cut price drastically. I DIVIDUALS WITH GOOD WRIT­ among them one by the director son, 703-684-2925, ext. 11. painted, new kitchen floor, near play­ ING SKILLS needed to cover commu­ 20x24,25x26,30x40,40x60. ldealga­ of alternative medicine at NIH, Dr. ground, ready to move in. Call 301- nity activities, meetings, human inter­ rage/workshop. Call ASAP, 1-800- ' Former Assistant State's Attorney 474-4161, ext 146, for more details. e t stones, etc., for the ews Review. 341-7007. Wayne Jonas, on complementary YOUR PERSONAL LAWYER Choose your own beat. Hours vary medicine update; and one by Dr. AUTOMOTIVE depending on assignment. Call Mary YARD/MOVI G SALES VALERIE L. SIEGEL Lou Williamson, 301-441-2662. Ben­ BIG ESTATE SALE - Professional PROVIDING SOLIJTIONS 1991 CONVERTIBLE MUSTA1 G - FOR YOUR efits: Pride from increased awareness carpenter tools and equipment, ladder, Needs some work. Mechanics dream. of community endeavors. LEGAL PROBLEMS Excellent body, new tire . dependable. stereo equip., bike, household goods and much more. 7 Olivewood Court, Call L. Buck at 301-345-8484. MERCHA OISE CML/CRIMINAL FED€RAL/STA"IE Greenbelt, 9 to 5, Saturday, Oct 17. 1988 S-10 BLAZER - 2D, 4WD auto­ WHIRLPOOL washer/dryer, $300. 301/474-5632 matic, 4.3 V6, NC, PIS, P/W, P/L, up­ Excellent condition. Call after 7 p.m., BASEMENT CLEANOUT SALE - per & lower center consoles w/CB unit. 301-982-1593. Furmture, book , pig collectibles, alarm ystem, tow package. A. king household odds & ends & more. Oc­ ~UIDV TO GO~ ZEUS ELECTRIC $5,300/080. 301-474-8048 FOR ALE -Treadmill, Expanse 500. tober I 7, 8-2, 120 Greenhill Rd. In excellent condition. $225. 301- LAKESIDE DRIVE Cu tom Quality Work 982-8990. YARD SALE - Sat., Oct 17, 9 - 12. Done w/ Pride! MISCELLANEOUS Clothes, toys, books, household items, Spacious five Bdr. three floor o job too small. Thank you St. Jude for prayers an­ SALE - Leather couch, loveseat & ot­ & more. Comer of Ridge & Southway. colonial with 2 1/2 Ba., hardwood ervire work and new homt' . swered. S.M. and M.M. toman, charcoal black, great deal. Call floors, family room w/fireplace, ALL work done by 301-345-1007. Home 8 Business living & dining rm, large eat-in Master Electrician kitchen, backs to woods! Take Insured Lir. #1142 Pr. Gt>o. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Interested in delivering Improvements 301-622-6999 (Never known lo foil) . Oh, most beoutilul flower of Mt Tbe News Review in the core advantage of low interest rates and Beeper 301-907-1025 Carmel, fruitful Wle, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of of Greenbelt WISLER CONSTRUCTION reduced price! $152,900 - pro­ the Son of God, lmmaculote V~gin, ossist me III my nemsity. Oh Slor of the Seo, help me and show me here Call Ian Tuckman Drywall• Painting• Carpentry grams available to cover home you ore my Mother. Oh Holy /Niry, Mother of (iod Queen of • Acou tical Ceiling improvement! Heaven ond Earth, I humb~ beseech you from lhe botorn of 301-459-5624 Potpourri my heort lo succor me III my necessity (ma e request). • Tile • Etc. Leave name, address and phone BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Anonymous Christian There_are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, number. When a route in your Licensed • Bonded • Insured conceived without SIii, pray for us who hove recourse to thee MHIC #40475 301-765-0969 or support for hurting people. (three tunes). 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GREENBELT VARIETY • • Greenbelt, Maryland 2ono ~~ Lakeside Drive - Coming A Nice Place To Meet Your Friends ~~nt ~'/'ve, soon! Rarely available for 301-982-2582 "We Sell All Our Merchandise At Supennarket Prices• ottheEnvironmcnt A.S.E. let's Clear The Air sale, spacious 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 Master Certified Technicians car garage. Custom stick CIGARE1TES & TOBACCO: Always discounted built, large rooms, largest lot in subdivision! LOTfERY, KENO: All kinds of MD scratch tickets TOYS & GARMENTS: Super low prices A complete service facility equipped to Call Lorie to schedule your perform alt service requirements that your private showing of these COFFEE, SODA & JUICE: Everyday low prices properties, or to list your ICE CREAM & ICE CREAM BARS: 30 flavors manufacturer recommends to comply with single family property. Preventive Maintenance service schedules & Tel: (301) 4 74- 7055 extended warranty programs! Also, routine LORIE SCHEIBEL 139 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 repairs that keep your vehicles operating Long & Foster 301-261-0500 We are located right next to the Old Greenbelt safely & reliably. • [email protected] Movie Theater in the Roosevelt Center. •• ••• Page 16 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 15, 1998 New Phone System The Music Man Is BUSING Golden Age Club Free Concert Oct. 20 Installed Oct. 21 Coming to Goddard by Dolores Capotosto The University of Maryland (Continued from page 1) The Golden Age Club meeting School of Music will present the On Wednesday, October 21, a The Goddard Space Flight held on Wednesday, October 7, Symphonic Wind Ensemble in new telephone system will be Heights will go to Seat Pleasant Center's Music and Drama Club turned out to be a great business concert on Tuesday, October 20 installed at the City of Elementary. At the same time, (MAD Productions) will present meeting with several guests and at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Greenbelt Municipal Building. about 80 students who live in Meredith Willson's The Music four new members: Kathleen Chapel. Admission is free; the During the installation, certain Man October 23 through Novem­ Springhill Lake Apartments and in Berwyn will transfer from McFarland, Esther Webb and public is invited. For additional phone numbers will be out of ber 21, Thursday through Sunday Oakcrest Elementary to Nancy and Cyril Femrite. information call 301-405-5542. service. Unfortunately, Bell At­ evenings. The show is full of Among the visitors were Bob lantic cannot predict exact times wholesome family fun and is di­ Springhill Lake Elementary. The school which is at 102% percent and Carol Dennis of College when each line will be out of rected by Mary Lou Fisher, the of capacity this year due to the Park. It was nice to see John service. The work is scheduled current president of the Greenbelt needs to be made by November addition of the six classrooms Henry Jones and Ruth McElroy to begin Wednesday morning. Arts Center (GAC). The Music 9. For information, call 301-345- which reduced the capacity from who were back after lengthy ab­ The following city depart­ Man cast features lots of 1608. 128%, will be at 100% capacity sences. ments and functions will be af­ Greenbelt talent (and faces famil­ On the sick list are Seline in 2000 when the student shifts It's hard to believe that it's fected by the outage: adminis­ iar to those who have recently at­ Bonebrake and Ernie Varda. Get time for a Nominating Committee tration, city clerk, finance, per­ tended productions at GAC). The are completed. well wishes go to both. Residents from Berwyn again. Betty Deitch will serve as sonnel, job line, and Greenbelt leading roles are double-cast. Check at the Community Cen­ Heights have been hoping to re­ Chair and Florence HoJly will Cares. The crisis intervention Randy Barth and Jonathan ter office for information on the open Berwyn Elementary School. help. Other volunteers would be counselors will not be affected Glickman share the leading role many and varied activities going Since this has not yet been ap­ appreciated. during this outage. The city's of smooth-talking traveling sales­ on this fall. There's something proved, that school was not listed John Taylor presented details fax phone line will also remain man Harold Hill (both actors for everyone. on the official list of schools. If on the October trips to the a­ unaffected. Remaining city de­ have been associated with the Berwyn is reopened, it could af­ tional Geographic lecture and to partments (recreation, police, GAC one act plays]. Erica fect students currently at the Van Gogh exhibit at the Na­ _planning and community devel­ Drezek (You and the Night and Springhill Lake Elementary. tional Art Gallery. opment, and public work ) will the Music, GAC) and Kim Magnolia Elementary School A possible trip for November not be affected. Residents who Weaver (1998 One Acts, GAC) is currently at 140% of capacity is to a Wilmington, Delaware receive an error message or share the role of Marian the Li­ with almost 700 students. In museum to see the treasures of busy signal during this time pe­ brarian, the town piano teacher 1999 approximately 100 students the Russian royals, Nicholas and riod should hang up and try and the object of Hill's pursuit. from Glenarden Apartments will Alexandra, which are thought to again in 30 minutes. Many other Greenbelt actors fill be transferred to Kenmoor El­ The new phone system will the cast. be fabulous. REALTY EXECUTIVES/2000 ementary, reducing the school Also, there are still openings allow the city to serve callers Tickets must be purchased in population to 591 students which better. With increased capacity advance. Call 301-657-4220. for the Panama Canal Cruise in 301-937-7999 and functionality, this system is still 120% of capacity. February, 1999. Payment in full New Listing! 3 End will make city employees in the Harvest Celebration Beautifully ed block municipal building more acces­ r sible. Voice mail will also be At Marietta House end unitn r. Gorgeous available when employees are Experience the sights, sounds kitchen -efficient siding on other calls or are away from and smells of 19th century food & wind , brand new roof. their desks, but employees will preservation as the Prince $68,000. still personally answer all in­ George's County Historical Soci­ coming calls during office ety celebrates the restoration of PHONE: 301-34)·0598 • FAX: 301-474-3508 3 BR End, Central AC! hours. the root cellar at Marietta House HOURS: M-T 9· 10 • F, S 9-11 Renovated kitchen w/hardwood A wealth of city information Museum on Sunday, October 18 cabinets; large utility rm w/full­ is available 24 hours a day at from 3 - 5 p.m. There will be sized washer & dryer, big aw­ "Greenbelt Citylink" (http:// food tasting, pumpkins for chil­ ning over back patio for shady www.ci.greenbelt.md.us) and the dren and food preservation dem­ Canadian Mist outside dining. Central AC & website will be available during onstrations. Marietta is located Whiskey heat throughout the house, big the outage. Questions should at 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Bourbon yard. All this for under $60,000. be directed to Bo Ferguson at Dale. For information call 301- ---· 301-474-8000. 464-5291 or TfY 301-699-2544. 99 SJJ99 1.75 L $ I 7 1.75ML Chelsea Woods 2 BR condo has new carpet, Industrial Herbs Sutter Home new paint, big bright rooms and Native American Absolut At Arboretum White Zinfandel a huge balcony. Best part: the Puzzle at Park Vodka condo fee pays for all utilities: Discover how many everyday all you need to worry about is Come help a park ranger put products are made from plants at s1499 $749 your phone bill! Perfect for together a Native American this free informal, outdoor, drop­ 750ML 1.5 LITER busy NASA employees, others puzzle. Meet at the Rangers in session for all ages in the Na­ who have no time for Station at Greenbelt Park on tional Herb Garden at the U.S. Martini & homeowners' worries, but want Sunday, October 18, at 1 p.m. National Arboretum. The session For more information call 301- will run October I 7 - 18 from 1 Rossi AstiSpumante tax benefits of ownership. Just 344-3944. - 3 p.m. $62,500.

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