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Black History Celebrating Black American City Council Hears Initial Report History, Culture in Greenbelt On Deficiencies in Maglev DEIS by Matthew Arbach by Lois Rosado Jill Grant and Associates, a At present, the comment pe- alternatives, such as enhancing Many wonderful programs in creating a clean and safe envi- law firm hired by the city, met riod on the DEIS ends on April existing rail systems like Amtrak have been presented so far this ronment, many participants were with the city council on Wednes- 22. In the event of any court or MARC as well as “inaccurate month to educate and celebrate able to come out and view this day, February 10 to share their appeal to the project, if it moves financial assumptions and inac- the cultural and historic contri- wonderful, interesting collection evaluation of the Draft Environ- into a final EIS stage, all issues curate traffic data” as a basis for butions of Black Americans in in person. mental Impact Statement (DEIS) must be raised by the city, or the project’s need. Other types building our society and country. On Sunday, February 7, Cre- issued by SCMaglev on January other involved parties, by that of technology were not explored, Black American artifacts were on ative Arts Director Nicole De- 15. Grant said they were asked to time to be allowed into any kind such as Chinese maglev technol- display on February 6 through Wald arranged for an Artful “point out flaws” and ascertain if of an argument. ogy. Regina’s Popup Museum. Regina Afternoon that included pup- all proper steps and contingencies The firm’s outline to council There was a “failure to ad- Small, a resident of Greenbelt, pet and quilt crafts as well as had been addressed. Their goal touches on a large number of dress all water quality im- graciously shared her collection puppet shows. Dirk and Azaria in the meeting was to get direc- topics. It points out a deficiency pacts,” including stormwater, with city residents. Due to the tion from council on what issues in considering the full scope of groundwater, wetlands and re- Community Center staff efforts See BLACK HISTORY, page 6 to explore further and whether the project, as it would eventu- quirements of the National En- experts should be brought in to ally extend to New York. They vironmental Policy Act. The firm enhance arguments. found a lack in considering other Co-op Powers Up 240-kW See MAGLEV, page 9

Rays on the Roof Solar Array Black History by Cathie Meetre Greenbelt Recreation Hosts Virtual Drummers Master Class by Glory Akem Ngwe

“Bass, bass, bass. One at a time.” The rhythmic sound of drums belted through the computer speakers as an intimate crowd of five gathered over Zoom to learn the basics of West African

PHOTO COURTESY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS ENERGY SUSTAINABLE COURTESY PHOTO drumming. An aerial view of the Co-op roof emphasizes that every inch is Greenbelt Recreation hosted working hard to power the store. an African drummers master class Saturday as part of the city’s The Greenbelt Co‐op Super- “I’m so delighted that the line-up of Black History Month market and Pharmacy energized Co-op will be powered by clean events. its newly installed 241.6-kilowatt energy through this project, and

The class was taught by Mi- OWUSU MICHAEL KWEKU COURTESY PHOTO rooftop solar project on Tues- am so grateful to our dozens chael Kweku Owusu, an art- Michael Kweku Owusu and his drums day, February 9. Completed in of Co-op members and com- ist and craftsman from Accra, December, the array had to pass munity members who invested Ghana. He wore a shirt with a of music called Kuku which is working closely with poverty- inspection by the county and and donated money to make it a West African print and was ac- commonly played in West Africa stricken children in the Ghana be energized by Pepco before companied by his instrument. during the fishing harvest. Arts Center. switching to its operational mode. See SOLAR, page 11 “Try and raise your hand more “Boom, boom, boom. Hit the He founded Drumming Up when you play,” Kweku instruct- center of your drum with your From Poverty, whose purpose is ed as he lightly tapped the Djem- palm,” Kweku said. “Once you to support, polish and share the be traditional drum between his understand the basics, you can talents of artists and craftspeople. Covid Vaccine Sign-up Woes, legs. “The drum should be tilted play the Djembe.” Kweku teaches many classes in- away from you.” Kweku spent over 10 years ternationally and said he loves Hints; Offer Help for Others For the class, Kweku taught studying traditional West African participants a traditional piece drumming, building drums and See DRUMMERS, page 6 by Cathie Meetre

Obtaining a vaccination slot Shot Seeking is tough for the computer averse. Samantha Savvy is in her Greenbelters who don’t belong mid-eighties and has health is- to an organized health care pro- sues. Her family organized curb- vider like an HMO must get side grocery pickup and signed their shots by hook or by crook. her up at the county health A letter on Saturday, February 13 from County Executive An- See VACCINE, page 8 gela Alsobrooks promises that restructuring is underway but meanwhile the county remains What Goes On last in the state, far behind other local jurisdictions, in percentage Monday, February 22 of population vaccinated (Prince 8 p.m. City Council Meeting George’s: 5 percent, Montgom- Wednesday, February 24 ery: 10 percent, Kent: 20 per- 8 p.m. Council Worksession cent, Baltimore City: 10 percent). with Board of Elections County bulletins are available at All council meetings are vir- princegeorgescountymd.gov/2401/ tual. See the meetings calendar News-Center. at greenbeltmd.gov for agendas In the following stories, names and information on public par- REBEKAH SUTFIN BY PHOTO Regina Small (left), her husband Gleason Small and daughter Glena Small welcome visitors to have been changed but the events ticipation in these meetings. view Regina's Black Artifacts Popup Museum. See story, page 7. are real. Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, February 18, 2021

Correction The byline was omitted Letters to the Editor from the print version of last week’s page 6 story on the Thanks for HB704 Adjoining baseball, soccer Greenbelt Fair Housing Group. fields and our astronomical ob- The story was written by Jean- Dear Delegate Ivey, servatory would be lost as well. nette Connors. Thank you for co-sponsoring Moreover, it would be an el- HB704, to help save our forest evated train track that does not preserve. serve the people. It serves just I have lived in historic old the egos of a few misguided City Notes Greenbelt for over 40 years. politicians, lines the pockets of Besides shoveling snow, Hor- Without the “belt of green” we developers, creates over 10 years ticulture/Parks repaired many would not be who we are. It was of expensive disruption and prob- things: broken hand sanitizers, an integral part of the original lems, and should not be built, wooden benches, post caps and planned community and there period. a trash can. Street Maintenance/ is precious little left. Without The money would be bet- Special Details maintained snow the actions 20 years ago of our ter spent upgrading Amtrak and plows and repaired potholes. citizens and our city government Metro. Refuse/Recycling collected 26.18 to preserve it from development, Planting trees rather than cut- tons of refuse and 12.57 tons of even those remaining 100 acres ting them down would be another recyclables. Building Maintenance would be gone. better use. You could even name installed temporary phone lines If the maglev is built, not only it the Larry Hogan for fire alarms at Springhill Lake would over 15 acres, 15 percent Forest Preserve sys- Recreation Center. of our important historic preserve, tem. Animal Control investigated a be destroyed, but the entire pre- Thank you for fatal dog-on-dog attack. Shelter serve would become little more reading my letter. residents are three cats and three than a buffer for an emerging Frank Gervasi dogs. Park rangers posted about underground and elevated train weather-related trail hazards. Drop us a Line! track system. Greenbelt Homes Inc. installed a new front door at the Museum Electronically, that is. and staff researched a univer- sity inquiry about sculptor Lenore [email protected] Our Readers Tell Us of Their Thomas Straus. Black History Month daily posts featured Black U.S. Postal Service Problems architect Paul R. Williams. Winter recreation continues. Two readers responded to our livery for more than a year. We Black History Month events in- Letters Policy request for U.S. Mail-related have not gotten bills and have cluded an African Drummers The News Review reserves the right not to publish any letter problem stories: had to go online or the telephone Class and a Poetry Slam. Pre- submitted. Letters are considered accepted when published. to find payment information. schoolers learned about Mae All letters must include the letter writer’s name, physical ad- On December 20, 2020, Cross- Many days we get no mail at all. Jemison, the first African Ameri- dress and telephone number. Only the name will be published; roads Prison Ministries mailed a Some companies send us a notice can woman space explorer. the News Review will consider withholding the prisoner’s lesson to me, a men- of a missed payment, but some At the Community Center, name upon request. tor. Usually, it takes six days for do not. A package I ordered Therapeutic Recreation hosted a All letters are subject to editing for reasons of a lesson to reach me after it is through Amazon, but assigned to blood drive, facilitated food de- space, libel, privacy, taste, copyright and clarity. mailed from Grand Rapids, Mich. USPS delivery, came six weeks liveries for 37 seniors and hosted For unknown reasons, the lesson late and was rerouted all over Ageless Grace for Golden Agers. didn’t arrive at my Greenbelt ad- the country for six weeks. Our dress until February 10, 2021, a latest experience is a card writ- span of over seven weeks. ten to our granddaughter who is Se Habla Español Jim Gray in college in Salisbury. It was Vaya a nuestra página web Greenbelt mailed on January 9. It arrived greenbeltnewsreview.com My husband and I live on at her dorm on February 10. It Lakeside Drive. We have been is a good thing it was a card and para ver artículos en News Review having problems with mail de- not homemade baked goods. español. AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Betty Sonneveldt 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) [email protected] (ads) [email protected] (billing) See our website, website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com greenbeltnewsreview.com, Presidents: Alfred M. Skolnik, 1959-1977, Elaine Skolnik, 1977-1985 for articles in Spanish. Mary Lou Williamson, Editor Amy Hansen, Managing Editor

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Thursday, February 18, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events Beltway Plaza Holds Zoom Meeting At the Library Democratic Club Hosts PGCS Holds Town Hall Black History Events For Gardeners Curbside service is available Black History Event On Reopening Plans On Saturday, February 27 On Sunday, February 28, at Tuesdays through Fridays, 1 to 6 The Eleanor & Franklin Prince George's County Public from 2 to 4 p.m., Beltway Plaza 7 p.m. Kevin Carpenter-Driscoll, p.m., and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Roosevelt Democratic Club’s Schools CEO Monica Goldson will host music by The Tribe, the city’s environmental coor- Customers may place new hold Black History Month event will will hold a Telephone Town Hall featuring soul and rhythm and dinator, will speak about native requests via the Prince George’s take place Sunday, February 28 to discuss school reopening plans blues, at the TJ Maxx entrance. and invasive plant species. The County Memorial Library System at 3 p.m. The Zoom link will with families and community Now through February 28, en- program will discuss these plants’ (PGCMLS) catalog (catalog. be included in next week’s issue members on Thursday, February ter to win a $500 Beltway Plaza impact on the environment and pgcmls.info/polaris) or Ask a of the News Review. The Club 18 at 6 p.m. Parents and guard- shopping spree. Enter online at how to get involved, in one’s Librarian Telephone Reference will hold a black history quiz, a ians will receive a direct call beltwayplazamall.com or at vari- yard or beyond. This program is service at 240-455-5451. Call history lesson on Black Women from the school system. Those ous locations in the mall. geared toward both experienced 301-699-3500 and ask for and a discussion of the 2015 film who do not receive a call can Valentine Contest gardeners and outdoors folks, Public Services or use the link Drive While Black starring Dom- dial in at 855-756-7520, ext. Now through February 28, who may want to share some ex- at pgcmls.info/contact-us for inique Purdy, Sheila Tejada and 71961#. The Spanish-only call-in Beltway Plaza Mall is hosting periences with curious beginners. assistance. John Mead. (The film is avail- number is 508-924-5155. a Valentine’s Day Contest. Sub- Winter is a great time to remove The library is not accepting able on YouTube.) The Club rec- On Thursday, April 8, Phase 1 mit a video or still photograph invasive species. Questions and book donations for the foresee- ommends readers view the film instruction will begin with a two- on Instagram showing the Most suggestions from participants are able future. Customers can place over the next couple of weeks so day hybrid learning schedule for Creative Valentine’s Proposal, welcome and encouraged. donations in the third-party book as to contribute more readily and all special education students in the Funniest Valentine’s Day This environmental Zoom se- donation bin; do not place dona- listen more meaningfully to the kindergarten through 12th grade Message or Favorite Valentine’s ries is sponsored by the Green tions outside the bin if it is full. main points expressed by others. and for students in prekindergar- Day Crush. The winner in each Teams of Greenbelt Community All Prince George’s County The Club feels that this would ten through 6th grade and 12th category will receive a $100 gift Church, UCC and the City of Public Schools (PGCPS) students be a great way for Greenbelters grade. On Thursday, April 15, card. Greenbelt. have access to the library’s online to conclude what has been an Phase 2 instruction will begin Winners will be chosen by RSVP to Jane Young at resources with their LINK card impressive range of Black his- for all remaining students. The March 1. Enter on Instagram at: [email protected] for Zoom number. Adults may register for a tory lessons provided by the City hybrid learning model will in- #bpmvdaycontest; instagram.com/ information. Give a username free virtual library card or renew Recreation Department, Greenbelt clude staggered scheduling, with beltwayplaza/mall/. as it will appear in Zoom, or a an existing card at pgcmls.info. Access Television, the Prince students divided into two groups phone number if calling in. Biblio Consulta: The Library’s George’s County Memorial Li- for in-person instruction for two Spanish language call center is brary System, the Greenbelt Mu- days each week, with appropriate Talk on Hidden Figures available at 240-455-5451 (press seum and the Greenbelt Black social distancing; the remaining Behind Space Software option 2) Tuesdays through Fri- History and Culture Committee. three days will be spent in dis- On Thursday, February 25, the days, 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, For more information, includ- tance learning. Astronomical Society of Green- 1 to 5 p.m. ing checking on your member- PGCS will distribute a survey belt will present a virtual lecture Black History Month ship status or how to become a to all families so they can select by Kenneth Costello of NASA’s PGCMLS has scheduled a member, access rooseveltclub. to either continue virtual learning Katherine Johnson IV&V Facil- spectrum of virtual events for com or call club President Kon- for the remainder of the school ity, who will explain how today’s Black History Month. On Friday, rad Herling at 301-345-9369. year or begin hybrid instruction “hidden figures” ensure the qual- February 19 at 4 p.m. is Black two days a week in April. Fami- ity of the software that runs the Racial Equity History Month: Children’s Read- lies will have until Sunday, Feb- space program. Zoom session In Greenbelt er’s Advisory (ages 5 to 12) and ruary 28 to complete the survey. opens at 7 p.m. The presentation The Greenbelt Racial Equity at 7 p.m. is Viewer’s Advisory: starts at 7:30 p.m. All are wel- Alliance invites white Green- Bridgerton (for adults). A full belters to participate in a free, schedule of upcoming programs The Rude Mechanicals in residence at come. Zoom information will be Greenbelt Arts Center present: posted before the meeting starts interactive, three-part workshop can be accessed at pgcmls.info/ on the Astronomical Society web- on Saturdays, February 20, March events. site, greenbeltastro.org. 6 and March 20 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. that covers how racism and white supremacy function, their The Tamer Tamed foundation in the United States Mud Cloth Workshop by John Fletcher, directed by Liana Olear and the role of white people in Join Artist-in-Residence Karen Did you ever wonder what happened after The Taming of the Shrew? building racial justice and sup- Arrington and mud cloth expert porting liberation movements led Kathye Arrington on Fridays, Online: Saturdays at 8pm, February 13 & 20. Suggested donation: $10 by Black, Indigenous and other February 26 and March 5, to rudemechanicals.com greenbeltartscenter.org Peoples of Color (BIPOC). As a learn about and make your own Coming Soon: Solomon and Marion, February 27 to March 7 Reduce Stress way of understanding how racism mud cloth. All experience levels operates, discussion will focus welcome. Suitable for families. With Yoga Nidra on Greenbelt’s history of hous- Advance registration and fees Greenbelt Arts Center seeks General Manager On Monday, February 22 at ing discrimination and the ways required. For more information, 7 p.m., Greenbelters can experi- 8 to 16 hours/week, $16 per hour it impacts our community today. go to page 14 of the Greenbelt Applications due February 22 ence Yoga Nidra, a powerful For more information, contact Recreation Winter Activity Guide, See website or contact [email protected] for more information. meditation technique, through [email protected] greenbeltmd.gov/recreation or an evening event sponsored by and see greenbeltracialequity.org/ email [email protected]. the group Connecting Across training-workshops. Greenbelt. Laura Bonkosky, a local yoga teacher trained in the iRest method, will guide par- ticipants through a series of steps designed to encourage relaxation and awareness. Yoga Nidra is one of the easi- est yoga practices to develop and maintain. No special equipment or experience in meditation is needed. Yoga Nidra is tradition- ally practiced lying on a mat or blanket on the floor, using ad- ditional blankets and pillows as needed, but it can be practiced in any comfortable position, includ- ing seated in a chair. Yoga Nidra promotes deep rest and relaxation while still remain- ing conscious or awake. It has been shown to be a gentle but effective way to reduce anxiety and stress. Connecting Across Greenbelt is a local organization working to enhance the quality of life for all residents of Greenbelt through convening a series of cross-com- munity, cross-cultural and cross- generational conversations. To join this free virtual event, go to us02web.zoom.us/j/84271802553? pwd=aWhuVG9jeGh6eWV3T1R2 a1ZjQXMwUT09. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, February 18, 2021 Obituaries We are saddened by the loss Elizabeth Pels Nash: his American Legion enrollment gel, Dick Wadden, Paula Wind- spare time, he enjoyed working of one of our pioneers and life- to join Post 136. Liz joined the sor, Kathleen McFarland, Milton on cars, playing pool, listening to long Greenbelter, Liz Pels Nash. A Greenbelt Pioneer Ladies Auxiliary, and both of Greenbaum, Ron Lewis, Rand good music and watching D.C. Condolences to the family and them helped at all the activities Price, Eleanor Knowles and staff sports – especially his beloved friends of Craig Wilson, Jr., who and fundraisers at the Legion and friends at Arbor Ridge. Redskins. spent a lot of time in Greenbelt Post. They also enjoyed several A funeral Mass will be held at He will be remembered for his and attended Eleanor Roosevelt vacations at the Cape Cod cottage St. Hugh of Grenoble Church on kindness, love of life and heart High School. Liz had bought, near her mother’s Tuesday, February 23 at 11 a.m., of gold. He was a bright light Share your accomplishments, Worcester relatives. Charlie died with burial at Gate of Heaven to all who knew him. His loyalty milestones and news in the Our in 2005. Cemetery following. Those who and his devotion to his fiancée, Neighbors column. Send details Liz was extremely proud of wish to remember Liz might con- friends and family were second to of your news items to editor@ her status as a pioneer Greenbel- sider a contribution to the Arts none. Craig was incredibly com- greenbeltnewsreview.com. ter. In spite of increasing medical Program of the New Deal Café passionate, and without hesitation problems which caused her to created by the late Barbara Mc- would do absolutely anything for rely on her old Greenbelt and Gee Simon, who was one of her anyone that he loved. work friends for transportation Girl Scouts, or to the Greenbelt At times Craig could seem and other help, she always sup- Museum or the Greenbelt News a bit quiet and reserved, but it

PHOTO BY RON LEWIS RON BY PHOTO ported the Greenbelt Museum, the Review. never took long for his larger- Elizabeth (Liz) Pels Nash News Review and all the town – Kathleen McFarland than-life personality to come out. organizations. She was so thank- He had a great sense of humor, Pioneer Greenbelter Elizabeth ful that she and Philip were able Craig Thomas Wilson, Jr. contagious laugh and was always Ann (Liz) Pels Nash died Febru- to attend the 2012 Gala celebrat- down for anything. Craig loved ary 3, 2021, at the age of 81. She ing Greenbelt’s 75th anniversary, to have a good time, and it was was born July 9, 1939, in Wash- and also the News Review’s an- always a good time when you ington, D.C., to Teresa and Sieg- niversary banquet that same year. were with him. fried (“Doc”) Pels. In September She announced to all that she Craig had recently proposed to of 1940 the family moved from believed that she and Philip had his love, Candyce Naomi Herd, their apartment on Parkway to been the only “sister and brother” and they were engaged on De- CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 23-C Ridge Road, which became carriers for the paper. Philip died cember 25, 2020. He was in- of GREENBELT Liz’s lifelong home. The Bill and early the next year, in February credibly excited and extremely Mattie Siegel family lived next 2013. proud to be starting their life During the pandemic, we door, and their daughter Carole One of Liz’s favorite Green- together. He looked forward to gather VIRTUALLY for became Liz’s friend for life. In belt events was the annual Labor becoming a devoted husband, Liturgy of the Word 1944, Liz’s brother Philip was Day celebration. On the Sunday and dedicated stepfather to Nilah Sundays, 10:00 a.m. born. night of the weekend, she would Lavon Herd, as he loved them ALL ARE WELCOME! Growing up in Greenbelt, Liz dress in her Greenbelt is Great THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO both dearly. took swimming lessons at the T-shirt and spend hours at the He was preceded in death by For ZOOM link: Craig Thomas Wilson, Jr. pool and piano and dancing les- photo exhibit and then the Bingo his grandparents Milo Sr. and [email protected] sons. She played clarinet in the tables. She liked to sample foods On the morning of February town band and joined the Girl from many different booths and See OBITS, page 11 11, 2021, Craig Thomas Wilson, Scouts. She and Philip became stay at Bingo until the final game Jr., age 35, died in a tragic car carriers for the Greenbelt Co- was played. In recent years, as accident. operator (the town newspaper’s her health declined, she spent Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Craig was born on April 8, name back then). As she grew more and more time in assisted 1985, in Cheverly, to Craig Wil- 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt older, she became an assistant living, moving eventually to Ar- son, Sr. and Donna Silver. Craig Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors leader in the Scouts and took her bor Ridge. Last year, she reluc- Jr. was a resident of Hyattsville facebook.com/mowattumc “girls” on trips. She especially re- tantly sold her beloved Greenbelt and attended Eleanor Roosevelt 301-474-9410 membered their visit to the 1964 home. High School, spending a lot of Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor World’s Fair in New York City. Liz is survived by her godchil- time in Greenbelt. Most recently In person worship services cancelled for now. Liz attended elementary school dren Vernon Payne III and Lisa he lived in Malabar, Fla., where Live streamingWorship on our FacebookService 10page a.m. @mowattumc. at Holy Redeemer in College Payne Doheney and by many To be Published in Greenbelt News Review February 18, 2021 he was working at his father’s 10 a.m. Sunday mornings Park and went on to high school friends who helped her through- company, Palm Bay Concrete. at St. Patrick’s Academy in out her life, especially LaVerne Craig took great pride in his Washington. She joined the So- and Vernon Payne, Carole Sie- dality of Our Lady of St. Hugh career as a truck driver. In his parish, founded in 1947, and “There is perfect brotherhood underlying humanity, was active in the CYO (Catholic for all are servants of one God and belong to one Youth Organization). She became family under the protection of divine providence.” a CYO Adult Advisor and was a Therefore bear fruit member of St. Hugh Young Adult – ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Club. She graduated from the in keeping with repentance University of Maryland in 1961. Liz worked for 27 years at Greenbelt Bahá’í Community the Federal Trade Commission www.greenbeltbahais.org in Washington, retiring in 1988. It was there that she first met Sunday Worship Services Charles Nash, a widower and 10a-11a ONLINE World War II veteran, 15 years MCFcc.org/online Mishkan Torah Congregation her senior. They were married 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 in 1990. Charlie immediately Rabbi Saul Oresky, Cantor Phil Greenfield became a Greenbelter, changing An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue Greenbelt Community Church that respects tradition and becomes your extended family Join Us on Facebook Live in the 21st century. Sunday at 10:15 Friday evening services at 8:00pm Worship with us at Saturday morning services at 10:00am Believing and All services and activities are currently virtual Greenbelt Baptist Whoever you are and wherever you For further information, call (301) 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org are on your Spiritual journey, you Behaving: The Affiliated with these movements: Conservative and Reconstructing Judaism Church are welcome HERE. Good News

Biblical 1 Hillside Road 301-474-6171 Rev. Curt DeMars-Johnson Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Confessional “There is perfectPhone: brotherhood301-937-3666 underlying www.pbuuc.org humanity, for all are Reformed servantsWelcomes of one Godyou to and our belong open, nurturingto one family community under the Gospel Centered protection of divineFebruary providence.” 21 10 – ‘Abdu’l-a.m. Bahá Join us OUTSIDE Sundays "Religious Freedom: Getting the Balance Right" at 11:00am/Wednesdays Guest Speaker Rob Boston, Americans United for Separation of Church and State; (online) at 7:00pm and Worship Associate Diana McFadden www.greenbeltbaptist.org Religious freedom has traditionally been interpreted as the right to worship, or not, as you see fit. But in recent years, the Supreme Court has embraced a theory of religious Instagram/Facebook/Youtube freedom that threatens to open the door to discrimination and harms against others, especially members of the LGBTQ community, followers of minority faiths and non- «101 Greenhill Rd. Greenbelt MD» believers. This sermon will examine the historic interpretation of religious freedom www.greenbeltbaptist.org and explore options for ensuring that this vital principle is used as a shield to protect 301-474-4212 individual rights and not a sword to lash out at others. ONLINE ONLY. Streaming @GreenbeltBaptist information at http://pbuuc.org/news/ Thursday, February 18, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

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In advance the hearing impaired are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 All donations to the funds are to submit your questions/comments or contact the City Clerk at (301) used for the listed charitable 474-8000 or email [email protected] purposes. The City of Green- belt receives no portion of these funds nor does it charge an administrative fee for processing GREENBELT CELEBRATES the donations Funds include: Good BLACK HISTORY MONTH Samaritan Fund, Emergency Enslaved Life and Labor on Maryland Plantations Assistance Fund, Greenbelt Saturday, February 20; 2:00pm-3:00pm Recreation, and Advisory Virtual Presenter: Dr. Leigh Ryan Committee on Education. Find out more at Register for this event at https://bit.ly/3oMHTO6 www.greenbeltmd.gov/ What was life like for those enslaved on a Maryland plantation? donations. Female RE-Enactors of Distinction (FREED) You can also mail a money order Sunday, February 21; 2:00pm-3:00pm; Virtual or check to: City of Greenbelt, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Register for this event at https://bit.ly/38JRX5a MD 20770. Please notate which Please join us in promoting the accomplishments of the African American Greenbelt Recreation www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation 301-397-2200 fund in the notes section of the Civil War Soldiers and the women who supported their fight for freedom. check. You may also use the SPRING ACTIVITY GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! drop box on flag side of the Desegregating Greenbelt: Family Histories of the Registration begins on Monday, February 22 for Greenbelt Residents building. Community’s First Black Residents Classes begin the week of March 22, 2021 Receipts will be provided and Thursday, February 25; 7:00pm Check out our Spring 2021 Activity Guide available at mailed out to you. Register for this event at https://bit.ly/3ilzxec www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation for more details! Did you know that Greenbelt began as a segregated community? Join the Explore our Activity Guide for lots of options for all ages and interests. FREE ONLINE MEMORY Greenbelt Museum to learn about the community’s first residents of color. We offer seasonal special events and varied recreation facilities and TRAINING CLASS classes to provide opportunities for community celebrations, a chance Featuring UCLA Longevity Center to learn something new or improve your skills in an activity you enjoy, Belly Dancers of Color Collective Class Trainer-Donna Crocker Mason all while socializing and staying active! Saturday, February 27; 3:00pm-4:00pm Fridays, March 5-26 from 1-3pm Virtual Instructors: Leila Nelson and Adina Gittens-Smith Overview of Class: FIT FAMILY HOUR • What is memory Register for this event at https://bit.ly/3ilzxec Register online for an hour of fit family fun! • How to improve concentration Belly Dancers of Color Collective was formed in 2015. This class will blend the Families must sign up in advance and may choose a time slot at ei- • Ways to boost memory perfor- traditional belly dance form with African, Caribbean dance styles. ther the Greenbelt Youth Center or Springhill Lake Recreation Center. mance Families may register for up to three time slots per week. • Tecniques to increase memory Musical Performance from ERHS Gospel Choir Fit Family Hour Fee: $5; Please bring your own equipment. capacity and more Sunday, February 28; 2:00pm This program is reserved for Greenbelt residents. Please Note: You must prereg- https://youtu.be/LYVPQz1Asks Please visit our Virtual Recreation Center online or give us a call for ister and must be able to attend Enjoy a Previously Recorded Performance more information. Many thanks! all classes since assignments Under the direction of Michele Fowlin, the Eleanor Roosevelt Choir has per- build upon each other. The class formed for numerous political and social events throughout the DC Metro- SEEKING LIFEGUARDS AND POOL is not meant for participants with politan Area. MANAGERS! advanced cognitive impairment and participants must be 60+ VISIT WWW.GREENBELTMD.GOV/RECREATION The Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center is To register call Haleigh Coar Follow @cityofgreenbelt on now hiring lifeguards! 240-542-2033 Facebook and Twitter Apply now at www.greenbeltmd.gov/jobs SPACE IS LIMITED Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, February 18, 2021

DRUMMERS continued from page 1 Black History introducing others to the tradi- Despite not having a drum, Poetry Slam Expresses Feelings tional rhythms of his country. Rebekah Sutfin, Greenbelt’s thera- “Okay, turn on your mics, let peutic recreation supervisor, said me hear you play one by one,” she couldn’t stay still during the Of Youths, Connects Audience Kweku instructed. “Then we’ll lesson. by Haley Kerby play together.” “It’s hard when you do any- The class lasted an hour and thing with sound because of the On Sunday, February 14, was open to all ages. Participants little Zoom delay but I was tap- Prince George’s County Public were required to bring their own ping on my table,” she said. “You Schools gave students the op- drums since it was virtual. can’t help but move your feet portunity to share their feelings Lois Rosado, co-chair of the because of the beat, so it was and pain at a Virtual Black His- Greenbelt Black History and amazing.” tory Month Poetry Slam. The Culture Committee, said it was Greenbelt Recreation has more event was hosted by mentors in a great learning experience. Black history events scheduled Greenbelt, Rebekah Sutfin of the Pam Hamlin, a local participant, through February. Greenbelt Recreation Department agreed. Glory Akem and residents Ric Gordon and “I’ve always wanted to drum Ngwe is a University Neville Adams. so this is definitely getting me of Maryland jour- The event showcased six stu- back into it,” Hamlin said. “It nalism student re- dents’ poetry, including Prince was a great class and I learned porting for the News George’s County 2020 Youth a lot.” Review. Poet Laureate and published au- Sainey Ceesay, Prince George's County 2021 Youth Poet Laureate, thor, Marissa Michel, 16. Michel performs her poems at the Poetry Slam on Sunday, February 14. performed two show-stopping BLACK HISTORY continued from page 1 poems, one entitled Flowering Women which detailed her Hai- Joseph, a father and daughter Coming Events tian heritage as it connects to her team showed how language arts Stay tuned for more upcoming family and life in America. can be taught through puppetry. and exciting programs. This com- Michel, a resident of Bowie, Schroeder Cherry (of Maryland) ing Saturday, February 20 from 2 is the youngest person to be exhibited a historical moment in to 3 p.m. Enslaved Life and La- honored with the Youth Poet the history of the Black American bor on Maryland Plantations will Laureate award. When asked for struggle for equality and social be presented followed by an audi- her inspirations and themes for justice during his segment. The ence question-and-answer session. writing, Michel responded with father and son team of Jeghetto, On Sunday, February 21 from 2 much enthusiasm. Family, inter- Tarin Pipkins (of North Carolina) to 3 p.m. Female RE-Enactors of generational relationships and a and Anthony Michael Stokes (of Distinction (FREED) will give love for her culture and heritage Texas) focused on Afro-futurism. a live performance on forgotten is what allows Michel’s writing Nathan Addai, from ERHS, performs at the Poetry Slam. After their presentations, the pup- American history. There will be to prosper and uplift so many peteers participated in a ques- a discussion with the performers others. tion-and-answer session with the after the program on Zoom. Greenbelter Sainey Ceesay, audience. It was a well-received The Greenbelt Museum will the Prince George’s County 2021 event. show an interview with one of Youth Poet Laureate, also per- Drum Class the first African Americans to formed two poems. Ceesay, 19, A master drum class, led by move into Greenbelt in Deseg- served as Greenbelt’s 2020 Youth Michael Kweku Owusu, was held regating Greenbelt on Thursday, Poet Ambassador and is an alum- on Saturday, February 13. Kweku February 25 at 7 p.m. na of Eleanor Roosevelt High is an artist and craftsman from On Saturday, February 27 School who now studies at Prince Accra, Ghana. Kweku was atten- from 3 to 4 p.m., there will be George’s Community College. tive to each of the students and a belly dance class taught by Ceesay’s second piece, entitled took the time to explain correct certified instructors from Belly Water, described the connec- drum techniques. Participants Dancers of Color. Wear comfort- tions between the way African were of all ages and ethnicities, able clothing and tighten those Americans are exposed to society and all had a great time. There muscles. Sit in a chair or stand. in such negative ways and the were some participants who just Just Zoom in and enjoy! everyday necessity that is water. Ric Gordon co-hosts the Poetry Slam. watched the lesson. Everyone Lastly, a video of the Gospel She ended her poem by asking appreciated Kweku’s efforts to Choir from Eleanor Roosevelt a question, “How is water the - Video screenshots by Beverly Palau teach the basics and have fun in High School will be shown via blackest thing you’ve ever seen?” This poem was incredibly mov- the process. YouTube on Sunday, February 28 to the issues that remain silent from Hyattsville and Nathan Ad- ing, leaving much of the audience Poetry Slam at 2 p.m. and puts power back into aiding dai from Eleanor Roosevelt High speechless and wanting more. Prince George’s County stu- GATe Newsreel will feature these struggles. “My writing al- School. When asked about influences dents used poetry to express Black American history facts. lows me to speak on things that Gordon congratulated these on her writing, Ceesay explained their pain about murders of un- Each Wednesday, Greenbelt Rec- aren’t talked about anymore … poets toward the end of the how her writing documents her armed Black children, youth, reation is featuring a prominent and shows what it means to be a slam, saying, “What we’ve seen struggles, allows her to speak men and women at the hands of African American on their Face- black person.” today is true black excellence police, but also expressed hope book site. The other students who per- … you’ve made your ancestors for a better future where they This country was built with formed were Deja Epps from proud.” are judged only by the content the contributions of many ethnic Largo High School, Jorrin El- Haley Kerby is a University of their character and not by the groups and individuals. A goal of lison from Frederick Douglass of Maryland journalism student color of their skins. Marissa Mi- the committee is to share Ameri- High School, De’Aun Coleman reporting for the News Review. chel, Prince George’s County’s can history not usually included 2020 Youth Poet Laureate, shared in the history books about the her poetry filled with images nation. Enjoy and participate in of family and memories of her learning. grandmother from Haiti. There Rumor said that was a question-and-answer ses- sion after the presentations and Send Us Your High Resolution Photos! "Print was it was evident that the audience The News Review encourages readers to send in photos They appreciated the talents of these should be at least 300 dpi, and must include the name of the pho- dead." students, many of whom indicat- tographer and a caption. The caption must name any identifiable Not on our ed that they will continue writing people in the photo, as well as explain the picture. as they grow and mature. Some If you are sending photos from your phone, please choose the watch. planned to study film and theater option to send "actual size", or upload the photos to your computer arts in college. Neville Adams, a first and then email the photos at full size. Send photos to editor@ This ad is $40. teacher and mentor of youth po- greenbeltnewsreview.com. www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com ets, joined in this presentation, as well as Patrick Washington who helped organize this session. In addition, Ric Gordon, a member Quality and Affordable of Greenbelt’s Black History and Culture Committee, enabled Emergency Dental Care

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Black History A Review Exhibit of Black Artifacts Greenbelt Arts Center Plays Opens City’s BHM Events by Deanna Dawson Tamer Tamed on YouTube by Melissa Sites

Petruchio’s treatment of Kate makes The Taming of the Shrew a hard play to like, and this has been true all the way back to Shakespeare’s day when his con- temporary, John Fletcher, wrote a sequel called The Tamer Tamed. In Fletcher’s play, poor Kate has already kicked the bucket, and now Petruchio is up to his old tricks with a new wife, Maria. Fletcher’s women fight back, resisting the patriarchal world order to end up victorious over Petruchio and those like him. The Tamer Tamed, directed by Liana Olear, is currently being presented on YouTube by the Rude Mechanicals in residence at Greenbelt Arts Center. There are three main women PHOTO BY REBEKAH SUTFIN BY PHOTO in this new play: Maria (Melissa Regina's Black Artifacts Popup Museum is on display in the Com- Schick), who is already married munity Center on Saturday, February 6. to Petruchio (Wes Dennis) but

not eager to consummate the RUDE MECHANICALS COURTESY PHOTO The City of Greenbelt kicked due to Covid-19 on March 13, marriage; Livia (Linda “Spencer” off its celebration of Black His- 2020. Attendees were required to Performing in The Tamer Tamed, from top left, are Wes Dennis (Pe- Dye), Maria’s younger sister; and truchio), Melissa Schick (Maria), Bill Bodie (Moroso), Linda "Spen- tory Month (BHM) on Saturday, pre-register, with six 20-minute Biancha, Kate’s sister, who urges February 6 with an exhibition of time slots available, each lim- cer" Dye (Livia), Jim Adams (Sophocles), Nancy Linden (Petronius), the women to pursue their own Nathan Rosen (Tranio) and Pamela Northrup (Biancha). Regina’s Black Artifacts Popup ited to nine people. Community happiness, played with a nice in- Museum. The exhibit, which was Center staffers were on hand to tensity by Pamela Northrup. poorly suited to Livia. The two unusual – and helpful – way. set up on a line of tables in the conduct the now-standard health Wes Dennis as Petruchio characters, one lively and silly, The action flows organically be- Community Center gym, included screening and to let each group brings a wild energy to his per- one eponymously morose, make a tween characters as they speak, a variety of artifacts represent- of registrants into the building formance, familiar as the title fun contrast in this play, and the and the characters do not seem ing Black history and accom- at the appointed time. Com- character of The Revenger’s audience easily knows whom to trapped in their boxes. Title cards plishments from slavery through munity Center Supervisor Di Tragedy earlier this season. root for. The cast is rounded out between scenes, featuring punk the White House. There were Quynn-Reno remarked, “The ar- Schick as Maria counters with a with great acting by Jim Adams songs mostly by women, help figurines and photos of notable tifacts displayed were impressive, low-key and relaxed performance, as Sophocles, Nancy Linden as the viewer keep track of the plot. Blacks, and groupings of items with many attendees stating they consistently refusing to take Pe- Petronius and Nathan Rosen as Backgrounds were well-chosen to featuring, among other things, learned interesting history through truchio’s bait. Her ability to turn Tranio, characters who stand as show that the action of the play Black inventors and inventions, Regina’s artifacts. We are grate- every ploy of Petruchio’s to her “straight men,” representing the is more or less always in public, Black books and magazines, vot- ful for Regina’s enthusiasm and own advantage provides the back- more conservative points of view with Petruchio performing his ing rights and Dr. Martin Luther willingness to share her exhibit bone of the plot. in opposing the women’s desire masculinity as much for the other King, Jr, and historically Black and to the staff who worked the Livia’s machinations center on to determine their own future. male citizens as for his new wife. colleges, universities, fraternities event to ensure a safe experience her attempts to wed her sweet- Sean Eustis also shines, bringing The Tamer Tamed will be and sororities. A final section on for everyone.” heart Rowland (Sarah Pfanz), a light and clownish energy to live online via YouTube on the presidency of Barack Obama instead of Moroso (Bill Bodie). the servant Jaques. Saturday, February 20, starting and the election of Vice President Pfanz delivers a fun, bouncy The Rude Mechanicals again at 8 p.m. at youtube.com/c/ Kamala Harris was followed by performance as the young, enthu- did a really good job with the TheRudeMechanicals. Suggested a photo opportunity with life-size siastic lover; Bodie portrays his technology, manipulating the ca- donations can be made via cutouts of Barack and Michele character as desperate, lecherous, pabilities of Zoom to show one greenbeltartscenter.org, selecting Obama. yet somewhat worn-out, and very character at a time in a very Support Online Shows. The curator of the exhibit is Regina Small, a resident of Greenbelt East. She started her collection of artifacts in 2006, when she ran a reading program for children in grades K through 6 at Kettering Baptist Church. Each year Small did something special for a Black history event, bringing in storytellers, puppe- teers or items from her growing collection. When she retired from the reading program and from her career as a systems engineer, she reached out to elementary schools in Prince George’s County and the District of Columbia. During the past two Februarys, Small and her husband made 19 school visits to show parts of the col- lection to students. She said that Black inventions and her Now and Then collection of familiar objects – irons, telephones, cam- eras, etc. – are the most popular items, but 5th- and 6th-graders are interested also in learning about the people depicted in figurines or photos. She has no additional showings scheduled at this time but plans to reach out to some other organizations once the health restrictions are lifted. Small would like to find a loca- tion where she could display her museum collection for a week or longer at a time, but for now “pop up it is,” she says. The pop-up exhibit was the first public event held in the Community Center since it closed Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, February 18, 2021 Council Discusses Possible Collecting Non-Perishable FY-21 Budget Adjustments by Diane Oberg Food Items to Fight Hunger by Jo-Anne Fournier At its regular meeting on costs related to the Bureau of Monday, February 22 the Green- Engraving and Printing, proposed belt City Council expects to to be housed on the Beltsville Once again, the Greenbelt decide upon what deferred ex- Agricultural Research Center or Community Church, United penditures it can restore to the the proposed Royal Farms gas Church of Christ (GCC) is par- current (Fiscal Year 21) budget station. ticipating in the Crop Walk and and which positions can be un- Other than these two changes, the Souper Bowl of Caring pro- frozen. The deferrals and partial the projected expenditures in her grams to fight hunger, under the hiring freeze were implemented spreadsheet are simply those in leadership of Marty Folk and her last year in the face of the un- the adopted budget, pre-pandem- many helpers. known impact of the coronavirus ic. The Souper Bowl of Caring, pandemic on city revenues and Altogether, she presented in its 30th year, is a youth-led expenditures. Council and staff council with $1,383,200 in over- program to fight hunger. The idea discussed these issues at the pre- all savings, nearly all reflecting is to use some of the excitement budget worksession on February the reduction in the allowance of the Super Bowl to focus on 3 and at its February 8 regular for future abatements. Gaymon hunger, by collecting non-perish- meeting. plans to increase her projected able food items and donations to Current Status legal expenditures to $300,000 in support local hunger programs. The agenda packet for Febru- her next update. Greenbelt Elementary School ary 8 (available online) contains Priorities (GES) has been partnering with City Treasurer Bertha Gaymon’s At the February 3 workses- GCC on the Crop Walk and FOURNIER JO-ANNE BY PHOTO update of the city’s current bud- sion, the councilmembers dis- Souper Bowl of Caring for sev- From left, Mackenzie Peter, Tamia Perry and Marty Folk promote get situation. Gaymon made a cussed their priorities related to eral years. For the last three the annual Crop Walk and Souper Bowl. few changes to the projections these savings without reaching a years, teachers Mackenzie Peter council reviewed in December. consensus. They tried again at and Tamia Perry, sponsors of the munity service every year thanks items of non-perishable foods Based upon further review by the February 8 regular meeting Greenbelt Student Government to our wonderful SGA who that were taken to the Help by Recreation Director Greg Varda, with various combinations being Association (SGA), have taken broadcasts the information to Phone Pantry. Perry added, “we recreation revenues were revised proposed until Councilmember this program on as a project to our students over the announce- are very happy to see the sup- resulting in a projected increase Edward Putens moved to table support the community. Perry ments and by creating posters port of our Greenbelt families as in city revenues of $119,301. the item to the next meeting so shared that, “when I heard about and flyers” about the Crop Walk canned food items were donated Gaymon also added $216,000 to that Gaymon could put together this opportunity, I was elated to and Souper Bowl. “The fact that to the Crop Walk and Souper projected expenditures for legal a final proposal. continue to be a part of this act students were not in the building Bowl during this time. In school, fees related to maglev. The major expenditures pro- of kindness.” might have made it difficult to students learn the importance of Gaymon’s $1.3 million reduc- posed by at least one council- How were they able to gener- collect non-perishables but a box being a good citizen. Working tion in the allowance for an- member: ate interest in this project with was provided outside our school with GCC is one way we can ticipated real estate abatements • Restore employee COLA – their students learning online? building for families to drop off fulfill our roles as citizens and remained unchanged. At the estimated cost $275,000 Perry said that “the students at canned food at any time through- bring about change in our com- December 28, 2020 worksession • Employee Compensation GES look forward to this com- out the day,” collecting 80-plus munity.” several of those in attendance Study - $75,000. Some council questioned this reduction given members believe the city’s com- that abatements can be made late pensation costs are too low and continued from page 1 in the assessment cycle and ap- are making it difficult to hire and VACCINE plied retroactively. There was no retain staff. discussion of this issue at either • Unfreeze the Assistant Direc- department. But no dice. With a Vaccine.” Once a location and – Six Flags appointments ap- the February 3 worksession or the tor of Planning and Community online assistance from a friend, search radius are entered, the parently appear early in the day February 8 council meeting. Development position - $37,750 she got a CVS appointment 60 sites are listed with contact in- and are rapidly snapped up. On the expenditure side, Gay- this year, $151,000 for next fis- miles away in Leonardtown formation – whether or not they Timing is a Factor mon budgeted $216,000 for mag- cal year. where she received swift and have availability. Sites add appointments for lev-related legal fees and adjusted • Unfreeze a full-time Animal courteous service. Any Maryland location can be only a couple of days ahead Miscellaneous expenditures by Control Officer position - $16,000 Vladimir Vaxworthy – a used to search – it’s not neces- because of uncertainty in the vac- $54,267 for expenses related to this year, $64,000 next year. 72-year-old computer geek with sary to stick to Greenbelt. Coun- cine supply – likely early in the Covid-19, some of which may be • Unfreeze the Greenbelt 1C priority – got onto the Uni- ty health departments accept only morning and stepping forward reimbursed. However, Director of Assistance in Living Mobility versity of Maryland Medical residents of their county but phar- day by day. Consider setting the Planning and Community Devel- Coordinator - $8,000 this year, System (UMMS) list on January macy and hospital sources are alarm for o-dark-thirty. opment Terri Hruby had received $32,000 next year. 27 and was vaccinated at the available to everyone (one Elli- Volunteer to Help new information from the city’s • Transfer some amount to the UMMS Prince George’s Hospital cott City couple apparently got Consider volunteering to help environmental law firm, Jill city’s Emergency Fund. Council- in Cheverly on February 1. He his and her shots in Ocean City a vulnerable older person and be Grant and Associates. The firm member Emmett Jordan proposed feels guilty that higher-priority and Frostburg, respectively). prepared for a siege. Vulnerable estimates it will need $90,000 per $50,000. Byrd proposed $87,750. people remain unvaccinated but Play to Win individuals may not advertise month for 3 months for the Draft • Covid-19 Relief - Mayor says he’d have been a fool to This list covers only some their plight, so ask around older Environmental Impact Statement Colin Byrd proposed spending turn down the chance. With so of the possibilities. A FaceBook friends. Family members help- (DEIS), not counting the cost of the remainder of Gaymon’s sav- many 1B requestors still without page called “Maryland Vaccine ing older relatives in other ways any technical consultants needed. ings for Covid-19 relief but did shots, it seems UMMS may not Hunter” also offers suggestions. may not realize how daunting this They currently expect to need at not yet have a specific proposal. be prioritizing by age. – Register where possible. particular task is. least four technical consultants. It is also not yet known if there For Pippa Coronova, a healthy This includes (but may not be Facilitators need personal in- This sum does not include will be additional federal or state 1C in her late sixties, multiple limited to) the Prince George’s formation for registration. Sites costs related to the Environmental relief. forays to access pharmacy and County Health Department, vary in their demands but birth- Impact Statement, which Coun- • Architectural Space Study – the Six Flags sites were unsuc- UMMS, Luminis Health (which date, comorbidities, mother’s cilmember Judith Davis reported $30,000 – Jordan pressed for this cessful. Though her son saw runs Doctors Hospital), Adven- maiden name, Medicare or insur- that State officials say will be saying with many staff working openings at Six Flags around 7 tist Hospital and MedStar. If ance numbers, home address and far more costly than the DEIS remotely it would be a good op- a.m. one day, all were gone in required to select only one loca- home and cell phone numbers review. Nor does it include any portunity to make space changes. less than half an hour. Update: tion, consider signing up multiple may be required. Use the fa- Coronova finally got a late Febru- times with a different location cilitator’s contact information to ary appointment at the Greenbelt each time. receive communications for those Safeway. – Of the pharmacy sites, Giant not electronically inclined – or In perhaps the most telling vi- tells you after requesting a few emailed and time-sensitive sign- gnette, a 93-year-old resident was screens of information, that they up links may be missed. A life told by her doctor to wait pa- have no appointments available may be saved. tiently for a shot. Despite being so what would happen next is Volunteers can offer to drive registered on a number of sites, unknown. or help their friends find someone she has not received an appoint- – CVS has an “umbrella” who can. Appointments may not ment – which somewhat contra- gateway showing availability in be nearby and the recipient may dicts the claims of prioritization. Maryland and Virginia (the but- be safer accompanied on a long In fact, only sites that pre-register ton to sign up is in the list box drive home, in case of reactions. can prioritize. Sites like pharma- if there’s availability). If there’s cies and Six Flags schedule in a slot, use its location as the real time – so there’s no way to geographic search criterion. If LISTEN to the choose the most deserving. the website registers an error, it’s NEWS REVIEW Strategies likely too busy. 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MAGLEV continued from page 1 found “problems with the analy- sible gentrification. There was a sis of impacts on various species deficiency in “compliance with and habitats,” especially regarding the Land and Water Conservation aquatic and forested areas and Fund (LWCF) requirements,” stip- threatened species. They said that ulating approval by the National hazardous waste and construc- Park Service in the “conversion tion spoils were insufficiently of lands purchased with LWCF addressed as were air quality assistance,” like the city’s Forest impacts, greenhouse gases and Preserve. particulates. Threats to private Safety analysis was lacking, property, due to proximity to in terms of passenger safety and construction as well as the project electromagnetic radiation. Com- itself including tunneling, were pliance with the National Historic not sufficiently explored. Preservation Act was found want- They said the DEIS failed to ing. There were “inadequacies in take into consideration the cumu- the Department of Transportation lative effects that other related, Act analysis.” The outline recom- large-scale projects would have, mended a financial review of the as well as “environmental justice project’s construction and opera- implications” involving noise and tion costs, as well as the possibil- vibration impacts, as well as pos- ity of public subsidizing being PHOTO BY KEVIN CARPENTER-DRISCOLL BY PHOTO Alignment J1

needed (which would require “an tionship with each expert. Davis analysis of the entirety of the Police Blotter environmental effects report un- recommended creating a dona- issues raised and gather expert Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, der the Maryland Environmental tion fund to help pay the costs. testimony. www.greenbeltmd.gov/police Policy Act.”) Grant said that the current use of Davis asserted the absolute Council felt all of these issues experts would be for information necessity of countering the mag- were pertinent and asked for all gathering, not so much for fulfill- lev, as it would kill “the heart of Dog-on-Dog Attack vehicle and drove away. It was to be raised. Councilmember ing a role in a court setting. Greenbelt,” and be a “tragedy.” A fatal dog attack occurred recovered a short time later in the Judith Davis stressed that due to Council was open to working She cited Greenbelt’s history on February 9 at 8:48 p.m. at 6200 block of Seminole Street in the lack of transparency in the closely with adjoining communi- in fighting down “formidable” 5809 Cherrywood Lane, when Berwyn Heights, with the child disclosing of data, like finances, ties in this effort, perhaps cost- threats to the community. an unleashed white-in-color pit safe and inside the vehicle. traffic impacts and ridership num- sharing in the use of experts and Mach said that the maglev bull approached a woman who A man at 6019 Springhill bers, a Freedom of Information finding common areas of impact would “destroy our city,” that “if was walking her dog. When she Drive was helping a neighbor Act (FOIA) request may be nec- from the project. we don’t fight it, fight it as much picked her dog up, the pit bull start his 2011 Jeep Compass, and essary. Davis recommended more ex- as we can, we’re dead.” jumped up and bit her dog’s left the door to his vehicle un- An overview of the two align- tensive use and collaboration leg, fatally injuring it. The pit locked, with the engine running. ments being considered and the with the Maryland Citizens for bull then ran from the area. The A man got into the helper’s vehi- technology proposed was pre- Responsible Transit and the SC woman said she had seen the cle and drove away. The vehicle sented along with representations Maglev Strategy Group, which same dog earlier in the day with was recovered the next day by of what the system would actu- have been doing considerable a juvenile male and two other the Prince George’s County Po- ally look like, superimposed on work in gathering data and con- dogs. lice Department at an undisclosed the current landscape. necting with the community on Assault location. Two arrests were made. Davis reiterated council’s sup- this matter. The city’s Maglev February 5, 10:08 a.m., 6000 An attempted carjacking oc- port of the no-build option, but Task Force is still open for mem- Greenbelt Road. Officers respond- curred at 7200 Hanover Drive said she would consider the al- bership. ed to a report of a theft at the but was foiled. The target was ternative of improving Amtrak. Resident Robert Snyder, once Perfume Center, where two men approached by four men who Councilmember Leta Mach said a proponent of the maglev, said Buyers, took a large quantity of perfume pushed him to the ground and she would consider an exten- that the pandemic has altered his from the kiosk and then fled. demanded his car keys. The man sion of Metro’s Green Line to stance, as it has become clear Security officers found them at refused, and they kicked him sev- Baltimore. that former concepts of safe trav- Start Your Greenbelt Liquors a short time eral times before they fled. Council agreed that experts el and the need for in-person later. One of the men pointed a A successful carjacking oc- were necessary to make the best meetings have changed, perhaps Engines! handgun as the other returned curred at 6011 Springhill Drive, possible case and frame each for the long term, making the some of the perfume before they when the driver was standing issue correctly. Grant and her maglev unnecessary. both fled on foot. One of them outside of his vehicle and a team presented a working list of Based on direction from coun- wore red sneakers and a blue man with a handgun stuck in experts in various fields. Council cil, Grant said that her team I have THREE great coat with white fur. his waistband approached. He was open to the suggestions, yet would coordinate with city plan- listings coming on the Theft took the driver’s black 2010 Nis- also encouraged enlisting local ning staff, of which Community market soon. Are you February 8, 6:52 p.m., 6000 san Rogue with Maryland tags expertise as well, some of which Planner Holly Simmons has been already preapproved? block Greenbelt Road. A wom- 6EF9151. may be with no cost. Mayor Co- instrumental, on looking at the an believed her credit card was A case of arson is being in- lin Byrd asked for a cost analysis costs and availabilities of pro- If not, it’s time. Be in taken from her purse at Laundro- vestigated by the Prince George’s first before a final decision could posed experts. She said that two touch and we can Land Laundromat. It was used County Fire Department: A be made. Grant said that the city months would be a reasonable discuss how you can later to make unauthorized pur- parked car at 8 Court Research would be in a contractual rela- time frame to fully complete an chases. Road was set on fire. get ready to buy in this February 8, 6:50 p.m., 438 Multiple stolen vehicles were tight market. Ridge Road. A package was re- recovered: a 2004 Ford Mus- moved from the front stoop of a tang from Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Do more for yourself and your home residence on February 4. N.C.; a black 2011 Hyundai So- February 9, 5:09 p.m., 7814 nata; and a 2001 Chrysler Town Hanover Parkway. A package was and Country. with a home equity loan. taken from the front stoop of a A catalytic converter and two residence. handicap placards were taken Vandalism from the 7700 block Hanover February 5, 8:20 p.m., 11 Parkway and 227 Lakeside Drive, Crescent Road. A marker was respectively. used to vandalize a sidewalk. Nails were used to flatten all February 7, 7:46 p.m., 5908 four tires on one vehicle in the Cherrywood Terrace. A rock was 8900 block Edmonston Road. used to break the bedroom win- Two windows at 7423 Green- dow of a residence. belt Road were broken. February 7, 12:58 p.m., 6006 A 1986 Ford F150 pickup Springhill Drive. A woman heard was recovered on Crescent Road. a noise in her residence and dis- It was reported stolen by the Realtor® covered that a brick had been Frederick County Sheriff’s De- m 301.789.6294 thrown through the bedroom win- partment. [email protected] dow. She looked outside and saw A 2020 Dodge Charger stolen a person wearing a puffy black from 7509 Mandan Road was jacket running from the area. recovered by the Prince George’s Vehicle-related County Police Department in A 2-year-old child was left the 1800 block Billings Avenue alone in an unlocked 2018 Chev- in Capitol Heights. The tags on Compass is a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Information is compiled from sources rolet Traverse on February 4 it, Maryland 16973CJ, were not 112 Centerway - 301-474-5900 deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property with the engine running in the recovered and are still out as already listed. Compass is licensed as Compass Real Estate in DC and Greenbelt FCU www.greenbeltfcu.com as Compass in Virginia and Maryland. 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE 9200 block Springhill Lane, when stolen. 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In spite of the pandemic, desired opportunity to connect Tom Baker Greenbelt artists are pressing on, with others. Cowan Hass reflected undaunted both in the develop- that “It was beautiful and I was ment of their own art and the again reminded how healing the dissemination of their craft to arts can be.” others, recognizing that making Barbara Joann Combs art can also promote feelings of well-being, healing, relaxation and restoration. Judy Goldberg-Strassler PHOTO BY VEJUNE SVOTELIS VEJUNE BY PHOTO Tom Baker, Greenbelt artist in residence emeritus, is a painter, sculptor and wood carver. His most recent works, still in prog- ress, are inspired by the natural world he has encountered on

PHOTO COURTESY BARBARA COMBS BARBARA COURTESY PHOTO hikes in the Appalachian Moun- Artist Barbara Joann Combs tains with his wife. “Getting is a Prince George’s County art away from the political and social PHOTO COURTESY JUDY GOLDBERG-STRASSLER JUDY COURTESY PHOTO educator and a community arts chaos and into nature is restor- Ceramist Judy Goldberg-Stras- facilitator with pre-K through ative for me,” says Baker. “It sler, in addition to her studio high school students. Combs becomes a walking meditation production, teaches ceramic arts recently led a Zoom workshop of gratitude. This allows me to GOLDBERG-STRASSLER JUDY COURTESY PHOTO courses at the Community Center, for Greenbelt Recreation Arts, respond to current divisions in Judy Goldberg-Strassler poses with an especially large example currently run as Zoom classes. celebrating Black History Month our country, rather than react to of her artwork. She asserts that clay is the defi- by guiding students in making them.” nition of fun, filled with infinite paper quilts inspired by abstract, A Greenbelt resident for 29 possibilities. Goldberg-Strassler brightly colored African American years, Baker maintains that the creates functional ceramics for quilts. love and practice of art and the daily use and explores the sculp- For Combs, “abstraction, jazz, desire to serve has led him to be tural aspects of clay. She creates nature and portraiture are the sub- a teacher for 45 years. His stu- functional ceramics through wood jects that move me” and the main dents have included deaf children, firing and especially through elements that appear in her own Vietnamese refugees in Thailand, complicated crystalline firing. She work, which include paintings, homeless men, Gonzaga High calls her work Shalom Pottery, drawings, prints and found-object School students, children in D.C. because shalom is a word that sculptures. She works primar- and students at the Greenbelt means many things, including ily from her home studio, which Community Center. “I am wait- love, well-being, integrity, perfec- she views during the pandemic ing to teach again when we can tion, harmony and peace. as an “opportunity to reflect on get back to the center physically” “Shalom is how I feel while my goals, create art, get closer to – a sentiment that the entire working with clay. I am calm, family, develop some friendships Greenbelt community no doubt focused and filled with well-being and relax.” also eagerly embraces. in the world of clay. I am thrilled To see works by these artists, that I can share this with all of visit the News Review Art Gal- my students.” Goldberg-Strassler, lery site: greenbeltnewsreview. a Greenbelt resident since 1977 com/art-gallery/. and with a ceramic arts certifi- cate in 2019 from Hood College, lauds Greenbelt Recreation for their outside-the-box thinking and problem-solving in their continu- ing efforts to bring the arts to the city. Ingrid Cowan Hass PHOTO BY VEJUNE SVOTELIS VEJUNE BY PHOTO Tom Baker works on a sculpture in the Greenbelt Recreation ceramic studio pre-pandemic.

Abstraction (above left) and Nature by Barbara Joann Combs PHOTO COURTESY INGRID COWAN HASS INGRID COWAN COURTESY PHOTO Puppeteer, painter and print- maker Ingrid Cowan Hass and her puppeteer husband Ole, resi- dents of Greenbelt for 23 years, own and operate Beech Tree Pup- pets, which has produced many lively performances in Greenbelt. When a spring performance at the Community Center was cancelled, a filmed version and live Zoom interview was created instead, which attracted over 200 viewers, including some from other states and two different countries. “[We] experienced the tre- mendous support and connection through the screen as we heard from all these people. The show really touched them and we were uplifted to keep going.” By pro- viding outdoor classes, participat- PHOTO COURTESY INGRID COWAN HASS INGRID COWAN COURTESY PHOTO ing children became engrossed in KEN SHIELDS BY PHOTO Ingrid and Ole Hass pose after a rare outdoor puppet performance of The Giant the process and fulfilled a long- Local artist Tom Baker painted this portrait of Turnip with Beech Tree Puppets in 2020. George Floyd.