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7 Candidates Are Vying For Election to Council There will be seven candi- dates vying for the five seats In the Ballot Placement on the Greenbelt City Coun- Drawing on September 22, cil at the November 4 city the order of candidates election. On September 22 was determined as fol- positions on the ballot were lows: determined by a drawing (see Leta M. Mach box). James H. Inzeo, Sr. The biographies of two Edward V.J. Putens candidates, Richard Santos Konrad E. Herling and Rodney Roberts, have Richard J. Santos now been submitted and are Rodney M. Roberts presented below. Santos is a Judith F. Davis former national commander of the American Legion. Rob- erts is completing his sixth clude office and personnel term on the city council. administration, maintaining a current knowledge of content

PHOTO BY MARJORIE GRAY PHOTO Richard J. Santos and status of county govern- This tree downed behind the library was just one of many snapped like toothpicks in the strong winds. Richard ment legislation, research ex- J. Santos isting law and past-proposed was born legislation to assist in evalu- Isabel Darkens Lights but Not Spirit and grew ation of pending legislation, up in New conduct research for resolu- Isabel blew in Thursday night with 50 m.p.h. winds and 2 1/2 inches of rain in the metropolitan area. Bedford, tions and other communica- Along the way she uprooted thousands of trees and turned out millions of lights. The category 2 hur- Mass. He tions, conduct liaison work ricane came ashore in the North Carolina Outer Banks and proceeded along a northwesterly path to is one of with other government offi- the west of Washington toward the Great Lakes and Canada. three chil- cials and the public and coor- dren and Richard Santos dinate constituent service op- the son of erations. The Storm: Lost Power and Lost Trees Dorothy F. Santos is a 36-year con- Santos of Mesa, Ariz. Upon tinuous, honorary life member by Mary Moien through the whole period with over at the roots; many had ma- brisk business continuing at jor limbs torn off. Hillside completion of his high school in Greenbelt Post #136 of the Sometime before 4 p.m. on Beltway Plaza and Greenway Road was blocked for at least education, he entered active American Legion, serving in Thursday September 18, before Center. Greenbelt Park posted a two days due to fallen trees and military service with the U.S. many capacities from post the winds of Isabel really started sign indicating that the park was downed wires. Along Woodland Navy from June to December commander to national com- to blow, all electric power went closed until further notice. Way, for instance, two 70- to 80- 1962 and on the U.S.S. Enter- mander. During his year out in the Center City. Power Schools were closed from Thurs- foot oak trees toppled at their prise CVN-65 from April (2001-2002) as national com- remained off until Saturday when day through Monday with roots. One landed on a GHI home 1963 to April 1965. Santos mander of our nation’s largest power to some homes was re- Greenbelt Middle School closed and the other fell into the received his Honorable Dis- wartime veterans’ organiza- stored. It came on for others at on Tuesday because it still had canopy of a nearby tree and was charge in April 1967 as a tion, he met significant chal- various times on Sunday from no power. balancing there temporarily. A Radioman 2nd Class Petty lenges in the aftermath of the very early in the morning until Trees third tree, a fair-size Bradford Officer. terrorist attacks of September quite late in the day. Roosevelt What does an official Tree pear lost several major limbs. In In 1967 he moved to 11, 2001 on America. Com- Center was dark the whole time City have if not trees? As soon Greenbelt East, a tree was Greenbelt, accepting a posi- mander Santos directed efforts although Generous Joe’s appar- as the wind started to subside, snapped off along Mandan Road tion at Goddard Space Flight to rekindle display of Blue ently was making pizza for a residents were out surveying and major limbs from other trees Center as a contract worker. Star Service Banners for fami- limited time in the dark. damage done by and to the trees. littered the area. This was the He has remained a resident of lies of those serving in the Greenbelt East and Springhill Some trees were snapped along scene throughout the city. Greenbelt for 36 years, living United States military. He set Lake retained their power the main trunk; a number fell in the GHI North End of an example for government, Greenbelt. He has been mar- business and industry by ask- ried for 35 years to the former ing them to offset pay losses For more storm coverage, see pages 2, 3, 6, 7, 12 and 13. Linda Lee Perry of College of their Reserve and Guard Park. They are the parents of employees called to active three children – Betsy Lee, duty. He helped lay the Lee, and Steffen. foundation for “A Day to Re- Power Outage Cause Known, but Unresolved Presently, Santos serves as member,” a community com- by Peter Curtis central Greenbelt’s loss of power. high winds or severe weather. the legislative aide to Dou- memoration in remembrance Crews were working diligently He determined further that glas J.J. Peters, councilmem- of September 11, 2001. This Like most Greenbelt residents, to solve the problem, he said, by there is no circuit breaker be- ber – District 4, Prince position provided executive Edward Kapplinger found his life repairing lines and replacing tween this location and the George’s County Council. As administrative experience in disrupted by the lengthy power poles. Kapplinger was impressed branch power line serving the the chief assistant to the positions of increased respon- outage resulting from hurricane by their hard work and commit- central part of Greenbelt, so that county councilmember, his Isabel. But unlike most people, ment. But he noticed several another similar event could result duties and responsibilities in- See CANDIDATES, page 13 Kapplinger is an electrical engi- troubling matters. The six poles in the same kind of massive neer by training who worked for had been carrying an extremely power outage. The nearest Westinghouse for 25 years. So heavy burden. Not only were breaker is further south along the What Goes On when he saw a dozen “cherry- they bearing the heavy cables of east side of Kenilworth Avenue Monday, September 29 picker”-equipped PEPCO trucks electrical power but also tele- just north of Greenbelt Road. 8 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting, Municipal Building lining the east side of Edmon- phone and cable television lines. This is why Greenbelt businesses Wednesday, October 1 ston Road between Sunnyside These six heavily-stressed poles and homes along and south of 7 p.m., Friends of Resource Advocate Meeting on Assistance Avenue and Powder Mill Road were out in the open. When Greenbelt Road did not lose in Living Program, Community Center on Saturday morning following gusts of high wind hit them, power. 7:30 p.m., Advisory Planning Board, Community Center the storm, he stopped to talk they snapped off. Understandably, calls to 8 p.m., Council Worksession, Quarterly Update from City with the workers. To his dismay, Kapplinger PEPCO concerning this matter Manager, Community Center He wanted to learn the cause was informed that the workers received no response, as the util- Thursday, October 2 of the outage that had affected had been told simply to replace ity company was still struggling 7 p.m., Rescheduled GHI Member Input Session with Board the central core of Greenbelt. the poles with new ones, which with returning power to hundreds of Directors and Finance Committee He observed that six utility then would be bearing the same of thousands of customers. 7:30 p.m., GEAC Candidates’ Forum, Greenbriar Community poles on the east side of weight as before. In an interview Kapplinger plans to bring his Center Edmonston had been snapped off with this reporter, he commented concerns to the Greenbelt City Sunday, October 5 by the high winds. The result- that this set of poles would thus Council at its meeting on Mon- 1 to 5 p.m., Artful Afternoon, Community Center ing short circuit was the cause of appear to be vulnerable to future day, September 29.

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The Old Curmudgeon Editorial Letters Hats Off Again to You – Open Letter Our Public Works Crew To City Council When it comes to disaster management, Greenbelt is tops! Great idea and what a joy it Often in winters past we’ve editorialized gratefully about the is to see the youngsters skate- champion snow-removal achievements of the city’s Depart- boarding on the tennis courts ment of Public Works. Now storm Isabel has tested the de- across from me. At last you partment in new but equally stressful ways. Again its em- have given the skateboard enthu- ployees have done it proud. siasts a place to do their thing. As during blizzards they have worked often all night About time, too! long, so during the hurricane and its aftermath they put in I now suggest you go ahead almost superhuman hours. All night Thursday, with wind and and give the skateboarders the rain pounding down, they kept storm drains free of debris and use of the other tennis court. dealt with emergency downed tree blockages. All day Friday, These courts are hardly used until dark, they cleared away trees blocking roadways and most of the time – I know this to city rights of way. They also picked up branches and yard be a fact from living here in debris at curbside that had been collected by residents. All view of the courts for 18 years. day Saturday they were still at work. It is good to see our tax money Lights stayed on in Greenbelt East and in Springhill Lake, at work for a worthwhile project. but virtually all of Greenbelt’s historic district was dark – a Great idea! first in the city’s history. As time passes, we will learn more Also, I’d like to see the pro- about what our community endured. But we already know gram continue and if there is we were in the best of hands during our long ordeal. anything I can do to help see that this program keeps going, I’d be happy to help. I’d like to discuss this with someone. Thanking you all for all you do. Blessings. Pauline Grant

THANKS ©2003 PARKER J. I. I wish to thank the City of “Now we know who has weapons of Greenbelt, the committee, the mass destruction.” Rotary Club and all those con- nected with the 2003 Greenbelt Citizen of the Year award which was recently bestowed upon me at this year’s Labor Day Festival. ATTENTION GHI MEMBERS

PHOTO BY MARAT MOORE BY MARAT PHOTO As mentioned during the cer- Cleanup was essential along Crescent Road and public works emony, I’m completely over- Co-op Fee Structure is Changing in 2004. crews started early Friday morning to remove the damage. whelmed and I don’t think any greater honor could be bestowed Informational meetings are being held upon an individual by one’s Oct. 9th and 15th to explain this change. neighbors and the citizens of Greenbelt. You are invited to attend a session to learn how the Downed trees were re- Thank you, thank you, thank fee restructuring will affect your monthly fee. sponsible for most of the you. damage to both structures Emory A. Harman Please join staff and Treasurer, Sylvia Lewis and roadways. With a in the GHI Boardroom close affinity to trees in Greenbelt CARES th this "Tree City," residents The week of September 8 Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 PM, were in awe of the damage Greenbelt CARES welcomed or and mourned the loss to graduate student Kate Carrigan Wednesday, Oct. 15th at 2:00 PM the environment. For as a new intern. Carrigan lives those stories and more in Greenbelt and graduated from storm coverage, see pages the University of Maryland at 1, 3, 6, 7, 12 and 13. College Park. She is currently pursuing a masters in social work Greenbelt at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. PHOTO BY LINDA SIADYS BY LINDA PHOTO News Review Reminder AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER The final day to register 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 Artful Afternoon Has Three to vote in the Greenbelt City [email protected] Council election is Monday, 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 Workshops on Sunday October 6, 2003. All forms must be received by the On Sunday, October 5, the Pinder will continue through Oc- Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 County Board of Elections Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 Greenbelt Recreation Department tober 11. Children 10 and under in Upper Marlboro no later President Emeritus, 1985- will host an Artful Afternoon can visit the exhibit and enter to than 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oc- program at the Greenbelt Com- win a prize by answering ques- tober 6, 2003. Call Kathleen Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 munity Center, 15 Crescent Road. tions in the “i spy” gallery Gallagher for more informa- Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 The event will include a variety guide; entries must be received News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 tion at 301-474-3870. Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482 of free arts activities for all ages. by 3 p.m. on October 5. From 1 to 3 p.m., three work- Other activities taking place STAFF shops will be held. Artist in on October 5 will include a stu- Rusty Anthony, Hopi Auerbach, Jackie Bealle, Virginia Beauchamp, Laura Beckert, Judy Bell, Residence Celestine Ranney- dio open house with the Com- OLD GREENBELT Judi Bordeaux, Sharon Carroll, Randy Crenwelge, Cynthia Cummings, Kay Cummings, Peter Howes will lead a Halloween munity Center’s Artists in Resi- Curtis, Pat Davis, Thelma deMola, Thomas Fishbeck, Anne Gardner, Al Geiger, Bernina McGee THEATRE Giese, James Giese, Marjorie Gray, Eve Gresser, Shirl Hayes, Patty Heil, Sabine Hentrich, costume clinic. A professional dence and tours of the Greenbelt Solange Hess, Barbara Hopkins, Elizabeth Jay, Dennis Jelalian, Suzanne Krofchik, Meta costume designer recently retired Museum’s nearby historic home, Week of Sept. 26 Lagerwerff, Pam Lambird, Sandra Lange, Betsy Likowski, Maria del Mar Lopez, Lucie from Arena Stage, Ranney-Howes both from 1 to 5 p.m. The MacKinnon, Pat McCoy, Cathie Meetre, Emma Mendoza, Rachel Mirsky, Mary Moien, Marat invites families to brainstorm Greenbelt Museum’s current ex- Lost in Translation (R) Moore, Alice Murray, Diane Oberg, Millie O’Dea, Elly Oudemans, I.J. Parker, Linda Paul, Leonie about costume ideas and offers hibit at the Community Center, Penney, Eileen Peterson, Jane Rissler, Linda Siadys, Sandra Surber Smith, Anne Sucher, Dor- Friday othy Sucher, Helen Sydavar, Joanne Tucker, Ernie Varda, Marbury Wethered, Marie Wong and tips for realizing one’s vision featuring the editorial cartoons *5:00, 7:30, 9:50 Virgina Zanner. simply and inexpensively. Chil- of Isadore “Izzy” Parker will be dren accompanied by an adult open for viewing. Saturday BUSINESS MANAGER: Ron Wells 301-474-4131 *2:30, *5:00, 7:30, 9:50 can make spooky Halloween pa- Artful Afternoons are an ongo- CIRCULATION (Core of Greenbelt): Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 per crafts with volunteers from ing series sponsored by the City Sunday *2:30, *5:00, 7:30 BOARD OF DIRECTORS the Greenbelt Mamas and Papas. of Greenbelt Department of Rec- James Giese, president; Eileen Farnham, vice president; Diane Oberg, treasurer; Mary Guests of all ages are invited to reation on the first Sunday of ev- Monday - Thursday Moien, secretary; Virginia Beauchamp, Barbara Hopkins and Judy Bell. participate in a collage workshop ery month. For additional infor- *5:00, 7:30 with artist Jefferson Pinder, mation call 301-397-2208. Arts DEADLINES: Letters, articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may be *These shows at $5.00 mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. whose work is currently on dis- programs of the City of Green- Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office play at the Community Center belt are sponsored in part by the 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 hours. Mail subscriptions—$35/year. art gallery. Maryland State Arts Council, the 129 Centerway www.pgtheatres.com The exhibition, “Lost and Prince George’s Arts Council and Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. Found: Works in Mixed Media” the PG Super Circle. OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m. by John Olson and Jefferson

GNR 092503 print.pmd 2 9/28/2003, 11:50 PM Thursday, September 25, 2003 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Solar Home Tour Golden Age Club In Greenbelt by Bunny Fitzgerald Some Greenbelt residents are Community Events The birthday meeting on Sep- striving to keep the “green” in Explore FORA Meets Oct. 1 tember 17 was well attended. Greenbelt. This was evident dur- Y-Me Interviews September birthday honorees The Friends of the Resource ing the Labor Day parade, when Chiropractic To Air on GATE present were Shirley Egenreider, Advocate (FORA) will meet eight green vehicles (seven hy- On Friday, October 3 “Explo- by Konrad Herling Mary McKinley, Katherine Wednesday, October 1 at 7 p.m. brid-electric cars representing all rations Unlimited” will present Greenbelt Access Television’s Reynolds, Bud Hinson, Dorothea in the Community Center’s Gal- three commercially available hy- Dr. Shaun M. Bezak who will GATE interviews with two lead- Leslie, Cathy Holcombe, Jack lery Room. The FORA meeting brid-electric models currently on speak on “Muscle and Joint Pain ers of the National Capital Chap- Owens, Betty Deitch, Ken Keeney, has a twofold purpose. First the market – all owned by and Stiffness: The Aches of Ag- ter of the Y-Me Breast Cancer Pat Parker, Bea Bronstein, Don Christal Batey, the city’s resource Greenbelt residents – and one ing.” Bezak will focus on Organization will air Friday, Sep- Davis, Jane Findlay, J Davis and advocate, will answer questions. all-battery-electric pickup truck) causes and treatment for neck tember 26, Wednesday, October 1 Dorothy Wilhelm. The birthday Second, people will have an op- paraded down Crescent Road. and upper back pain, lower back and Friday, October 3. The pro- raffle winners were Betty Deitch portunity to assist Batey with the The cars and banner proclaiming pain, shoulder and knee pain grams will air at 7 p.m. on Mu- and Don Davis. Ruth Huggins Senior Health Fair which she or- “Green Transportation” met with and other aches and pains asso- nicipal Access Channel B-71. read the September birthday poem ganized to occur on the same interest, applause and cheers. ciated with the aging process. A Bike4Breast Cancer ride will by Joe Rimar. day as the city’s health fair, Oc- On Sunday, October 5 Green- He will address how chiropractic be held in Greenbelt on Satur- The trip to the National Zoo tober 23, but at a later time. belt is again going for the green care can help to alleviate or day, October 4 to raise funds for was cancelled due to lack of par- Volunteers are needed immedi- by showing off some of its even eliminate various muscle Y-Me and to raise awareness of ticipation. ately for the fair (such as guid- “green” homes. As part of the and joint related problems. breast cancer. Rudy Pugliese and Jane ing visitors to the right places). national annual Solar Home Tour, Bezak is a licensed chiroprac- Dina Clevenson, president, Findlay were the 50/50 winners. Also assistance is needed writing sponsored by the American Solar tor with physical therapy privi- and Kathy Alleman, executive Everyone is thankful Greenbelt newspaper articles, for speaking Energy Society, five solar homes leges. His office, Bezak Chiro- director of the organization, dis- survived Isabel and now on to engagements, office work, etc. will open their doors to inter- practic and Rehabilitation, is lo- cuss the origins of Y-Me and the cleanup. Batey has been on board ested parties in the Greater Wash- cated inside the Bally Total Fit- the services offered by the orga- Kudos to the Public Works since March. She has extended ington area to show off their ness in Greenway Center. Bezak nization, as well as some of the Department, police and firefight- the scope of the Greenbelt Assis- “green” or sustainable features. In received his chiropractic degree critical tasks, such as self exami- ers and all the good neighbors tance in Living Program (GAIL). Greenbelt, the tour features a pas- from Northwestern College of nation and exercise. Over who pitched in to help. GAIL’s goal is to enable seniors sive solar home deriving a large Chiropractic. He received a 200,000 women in the United to remain in their homes rather part of its heating energy from bachelor of science degree in hu- States have been discovered to Candidates' than being moved to nursing the sun, a home with a solar wa- man biology from Northwestern have breast cancer, and approxi- Forum Health Sciences University. He homes and assisted living facili- mately 1,000 men, including ter heater that’s been successfully A candidates' forum will be is also a certified strength and ties. supplying hot water for decades, former U.S. Senator Edward held in the Greenbriar Commu- conditioning specialist through Everyone is invited to the and three homes with solar cells Brooke, have also been found to nity Center on Thursday, October the National Strength and Condi- meeting. have the disease. Interviews with mounted on their roofs that gen- 2 at 7:30 p.m. The program will tioning Association. erate a portion of their electricity Mayor Judith Davis, who is be held by the Greenbelt East “Explorations Unlimited” is a Pooch Plunge from the sun. In addition, a Honorary Chair of Greenbelt’s Advisory Committee (GEAC). wide range of energy-saving and speaker series held every Friday Profits for Animals Pink Ribbon Ride and landscape water-conserving items, as well from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Green- On September 5, the first an- designer Sharon Bradley, two First Friday Movie as two of the parade’s hybrid- belt Community Center. This nual “Pooch Plunge” was held. breast cancer survivors, will also electric cars, will be on display. presentation will be held in the The event raised $150. The be aired on Wednesday and Fri- Club Begins Oct. 3 The Solar Home Tour will Senior Classroom. Everyone is city suggests that the funds be day evenings of next week. On October 3, the First Friday take place in the D.C. metropoli- welcome to attend and questions donated to the Davidsonville Movie Club will host a presenta- tan area October 4 and 5; the are always encouraged. Call 301- Wildlife Rescue, which has taken Saturday Night tion of “Spy Kids 3D: Game designated day for the Greenbelt 397-2208 for more information. many animals for the city in the Water Polo Over” at the P&G Old Greenbelt solar homes is Sunday, October past. An announcement as to On September 27 the Theatre. The film starts at 1:30 5. Participants need to purchase Riversdale Slave whom the funds will be donated Greenbelt Water Polo Team, p.m. The event is run with the a booklet listing the homes, their will be published in a later News a.k.a. Bullish on Water Polo cooperation of the Friends of the Genealogical Topic Greenbelt Theatre, Greenbelt addresses and energy features. The Prince George’s County Review. (BullWP), will host their indoor Locally, booklets may be pur- water polo from 9 to 11 p.m. at Community Center and St. Genealogical Society will present Hugh’s School. These family- chased at the Greenbelt Co-op Reverend Jerome Fowler speak- Code of Conduct the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fit- Supermarket and REI in College ness Center. Call Larry Hilliard friendly films are run once a ing on “Research on Riversdale On Council Agenda month during the school year Park. For more information, call Slave, Adam Francis Plummer, at 301-474-7504 or Clement Lau John Lippert at 301-507-6765 or A revised proposed Code of and the public is welcome. Call and His Son, a U.S. Army Chap- Conduct sign for Roosevelt Cen- at 301-345-6110 for more infor- 301-345-5324. mation. Larry Hilliard at 301-474-7504 or lain.” The event takes place 7 ter will be placed on the Sep- Andrew Culhane at 301-552- to 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, tember 29 Greenbelt City Coun- 7233 for more information. At the Library at the Greenbelt Public Library. cil agenda. There are differences Wednesday, October 1, 10:30 Park in the rear and use the of opinion on whether or not to a.m. Cuddletime for ages 12 to ground-level entrance. A brief address on the sign the use of 24 months with caregiver. business meeting is held to up- alcohol and drugs and the issue Thursday, October 2, 10:30 date attendees on upcoming soci- of underage smoking. a.m. Drop-In Storytime for ages ety activities, followed by a 3 to 5. short refreshment break and then Goddard to Hold the guest speaker for the Co-op Will Seek evening. Guests are always wel- Space Chat Board Candidates come. For further information, Space Chats is a series of free call 301-262-2063 (Wed. only). interactive presentations for the The Greenbelt Consumer Co- public held at the Goddard Visi- operative will be holding elec- Festival Craft Show tor Center to inform attendees of tions for three positions on its the latest findings in space and board of directors. Candidates Offers Booth Space Earth research at Goddard. The will be presented and voting will The Greenbelt Recreation De- presentations are held monthly take place at the cooperative’s partment is currently accepting and are given by Goddard scien- SIADYS BY LINDA PHOTO Even the playgrounds fell victim to the storm's fury. annual meeting to be held Satur- applications for the annual Festi- tists, researchers and program day, October 25 in the Greenbelt val of Lights Juried Art and Craft managers. library. Fair. This event will take place While the events are free, Any voting member of the December 6 and 7 at the registration is required. For more Co-op may be nominated for a Greenbelt Community Center. information about Space Chats position on the board. Those in- Participation is open to youth, or to register for an event, visit terested need to fill out a nomi- non-profit groups, and profes- the Goddard home page at http:/ nating form, available from the sional exhibitors. Fees apply. All /www.gsfc.nasa.gov and click on cooperative’s office, and obtain items must be the original, hand- "Space Chats" or call 301-286- the signatures of five voting made creations of the exhibitor. 8102. The next space chat will members who support their can- Wares typically include ceramics, be held Friday, October 3 at 7 didacy. The completed forms photography, custom clothing, p.m. must be returned to the office by paintings, jewelry, stained glass, October 6. home goods and edible goods as Board members are respon- well as other categories. For in- Greenbelt sible for the operation of the su- formation, call 301-397-2208. Pink Ribbon permarket and meet once a Applications are available at the Boxwood Civic Association month. For further information Community Center, 15 Crescent Ride contact Tom Moran 301-345- Road. Completed applications, 1429 or Dorrie Bates 301-982- including sample photos, are due Sat., Oct. 4 Community Yard Sale 8993. October 10. Sat., Oct. 4, 2003 9-Noon (Raindate: Sun., Oct. 5, 2003) Register to Vote TREASURES GALORE Corner of Lastner and Ivy Lanes in Greenbelt Greenbelt residents who wish to vote in the upcoming City elections must be registered Turn at the Boxwood sign opposite to vote in Prince George's County. Deadline is Monday, October 6. Buddy Attick Park

GNR 092503 print.pmd 3 9/28/2003, 11:50 PM Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 25, 2003 Obituaries Byers and Miller Inspire Greenbelters were saddened to Joseph R. Brubaker, City Logo Designer All with Patriotic Songs hear of the death of former Greenbelter, Emeline Hawks- A memorial service eral offices including by Rick Ransom worth. Mrs. Hawksworth had for Joseph R. “Jay” that of King Lion lived on Hillside Road for over Brubaker will be held (president) in 1971- When the City of Greenbelt sings. He performs the Lee 20 years before she moved to on October 2 at 4 72. In the 1960’s, and American Legion Post 136 Greenwood number “God Bless Arizona. p.m. at Greenbelt the Lions Club an- commemorated the second anni- the USA.” I wrote in this paper Greenbelters in the Arts Community Church. nually prepared versary of the September 11 trag- previously about his performance – Keith Brown will play the Brubaker, who died Greenbelt telephone edy at Greenbelt Lake, Heather at the Legion benefit for the role of Mr. Paranicini in the on August 12 of can- directories as a Byers started the program by USO. Prince George’s Little Theatre, cer, has been cremated fundraiser and singing the Star Spangled Ban- I spoke to Miller at the “Post Inc’s presentation of Agatha and his ashes will be Brubaker did the art- ner as she does each year at Le- Everlasting” ceremony at the Le- Christie’s “The Mousetrap.” The placed in the church’s work for the front gion services for Memorial Day gion in May, where he performed play runs October 17, 18, 24 and memorial grove fol- covers, usually a and Veterans’ Day. This tall, once again, this time with his 25 at 8 p.m. and October 19 at 2 lowing the service. A roaring lion in some good-looking redhead appears prosthetic leg and full trousers. p.m. reception will follow. form. He was also a frequently at these and other city When I asked why he sings in Joseph Brubaker and – Katherine Osborne of Ridge Brubaker was born charter member of events. With her clear, full this manner and goes to what is the Greenbelt logo he Road will play the female lead in Salem, Va. on June the Penguins, a voice, singing a capella (without clearly a lot of trouble to get designed. in Franz Haydn’s Lo speziale 2, 1921. He was 82 Wake Forest alumni musical accompaniment), she himself and his equipment to (The Apothecary) on October 4 years old. group that performs a brings professionalism and class these events, he answered right and 5 in the Opera Theatre of After four years' variety of charitable to all of these performances. away, “Because I love America Northern Virginia (OTNV). She service with the U. S. activities. She donates her time and talent no matter what.” was presented with the Artist of Navy during World In about 1965, because she says, “It’s what I can He added, “I sing for all those the Year award for 2003-2004 at War II and graduation then City Manager do to contribute.” who can’t, because they gave OTNV’s annual Sunday brunch from Wake Forest James Giese asked Byers grew up in Buffalo and their lives.” Miller noted that on September 14. University in North Brubaker to design a started performing in high 23 men in his unit had been – Barbara Tyroler of Lakeside Carolina in 1951, letterhead for city school. She attended St. killed in Vietnam and many oth- Drive is one of four artists using Brubaker moved to stationery. Up to Bonaventure College, where she ers wounded. In his spare time the common theme of water Georgetown to work in the Johns that point, the city had used the minored in performing arts, ap- Wayne is a DJ who performs at whose work is being exhibited Hopkins Applied Physics Labora- city seal on its letterhead. Giese pearing in plays and a variety of parties and other events. He is through October 9 at Prince tory (APL) in Silver Spring as a felt that the seal, which is a map musical settings. She gained ex- married with children and thus George’s Community Center technical illustrator. He married of original Greenbelt, was no cellent experience singing the “relates,” as he says, to the line Marlboro Gallery. Greenbelt resident Evamarian longer appropriate because of national anthem for the Buffalo in his song about perhaps having Dave Meadows of Greenbelt “Sherry” Beulah on August 15, new development in other parts Sabers hockey team. She was an to start all over with “just my Citgo is now recuperating at the 1952 at Greenbelt Community of the city. Brubaker’s letterhead emergency medical technician children and my wife.” Kernan Rehab Hospital, Room Church. They then moved to 6- included the blue and green logo when she met and subsequently These two interesting people 711, 2200 Kernan Drive, Balti- R Ridge Road where they lived that shows a view of Greenbelt married Barry Byers from the dedicate time and talent toward a more, MD 21207. He would for 46 years. Brubaker retired Lake with a single pine tree to Greenbelt police force. Besides specialized service for their com- welcome cards from his from the APL, where he produced represent the pine tree in her musical talent she is a lovely munity. We’re lucky to have Greenbelt friends. over 300 films for NASA, NIH Greenbelt’s flag. Since then, the person to talk to and generous them. and the Marine Corps. He was logo has been used as a symbol with her smile. Another Greenbelt singer is in on the ground floor of missile of the city in many ways – on Paint Branch Unitarian launches with NASA and won police cars and city trucks, on Wayne Miller, a veteran who lost many film awards. He produced bus shelters and in city adver- a leg above the knee in Vietnam Universalist Church a special film for the APL 50th tisements. on July 4, 1969. Perhaps you’ve 3215 Powder Mill Road, Anniversary time capsule. Upon In 1998, the Brubakers moved caught his presentation on one of Beltsville/Adelphi (301-937-3666) the programs where Heather also Welcomes you to our open, Catholic his retirement he spent another to Tulsa, Okla. to be near their nurturing community three years cataloging over 1,000 daughter, Betsy. Sherry Brubaker September 28, 10 a.m. Community films for the APL Archive Li- died April 14, 2000. Survivors "The Best Known Sermon of Greenbelt Ever Preached in America" brary. are two daughters, Betsy (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Brubaker was active in the (Michael) Callahan of Broken Baha'i Faith by Jaco B. ten Hove, co-minister with MASS Greenbelt Community Church Arrow, Okla. and Barbara (Gor- drex Andrex, worship associate Sundays 10 A.M. Greenbelt Baha’i Community Barbara Wells and where he once served as church don) Lambert of Woodstock, Va., P.O. Box 245 Jaco B. ten Hove, Municipal Building moderator. He was also a mem- four grandchildren and four Greenbelt, MD 20770 co-ministers ber of the Greenbelt Lions Club great-grandchildren (with another 301-345-2918 301-220-3160 for 24 years and served in sev- on the way). www.bahai.org/ HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 Sunday 8:00 a.m. Worship Patuxent Fetes 8:45 a.m. Fellowship Conservation Years 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Celebrate a Century of Con- 9:15 a.m. Bible Class servation at the fourth annual 10:30 a.m. Worship Patuxent Wildlife Festival, Satur- Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship day October 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the National Wildlife Visi- tor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel. Activities Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] held at the event include live animal demonstrations; wildlife conservation tram tours; research exhibits; trail hiking; wildlife crafts for kids; performances by an environmental music group, MASS SCHEDULE: Magpie; and behind the scenes Sunday 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. tours of the center. Saturday 5 p.m. According to Dr. Judd A. Howell, center director, “The Daily Mass: As announced Patuxent Research Refuge is the Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. only National Wildlife Refuge Rev. Thomas F. Crowley, Pastor created specifically to support Rev. R. Scott Hurd, Pastoral Associate wildlife research. Wildlife re- Part Time Ministry search conducted at Patuxent has included studying the effects of ST. HUGH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH "Open Door, Open Heart, Open Mind!" September is Open House Month. the pesticide DDT on birds and 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Md. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH the captive breeding of endan- Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church gered bald eagles and whooping cranes for reintroduction into the 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt wild. The festival will showcase Greenbelt Community Church 301-474-9410 a number of programs highlight- UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST SUNDAY ing our research activities.” Sunday School 9:45 am The National Wildlife Visitor Hillside & Crescent Roads Talk & Listen (Coffee Hr.) 10:15 am Phone: mornings Worship Service 11:00 am Center is located off Powder Mill 301-474-6171 www.greenbelt.com/gccucc/ HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE Road between the Baltimore/ Tues. Lectionary Study 7:00 am Sunday Worship www.gbgm-UMC.org/mowatt Washington Parkway and Rt. 197 Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm 10:15 a.m. Third Friday, Games Night 7:30 pm just south of Laurel. For more Daniel Hamlin, Pastor information, call 301-497-5763. Rev. DaeHwa Park, Pastor "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, September 28, 16th Sunday after Pentecost the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." Christian Education Sunday Sermon Title: Healing One Another

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Soccer Girls Win Second Straight Nathalie Hamlin scored two goals in a 2-0 post-hurricane vic- tory over College Park by the Greenbelt 8 and under girls soc- City Information cer team on Saturday, September 20. Tough defense and excellent Regular Council Meeting-Monday, September 29, 2003 goalkeeping by Samantha Nash OPENINGS ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES and Amritha Jayanti held the Municipal Building Council Room at 8:00 p.m. Volunteer to serve on City Council advisory groups. College Park team scoreless. The Vacancies exist on the: team’s record improved to two COMMUNICATIONS • RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENT wins and no losses. Erin Bistany, ADVISORY COMMITTEE Presentations Lillian Childress, Rachel • PARK AND RECREATION Dwivedi, Cidnee Greenfield, Ajia Peace Month – Proclamation Hopkins, Phoebe McFarb, Claire Eleanor Roosevelt Week – Proclamation ADVISORY COMMITTEE For more information, please call 301-474-8000. Morse, Maya Tooley and Emily Petitions and Requests (Petitions received at the meeting will not Winner contributed to the win. be acted upon by the City Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) MEETINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3 Pumpkin Carving *Committee Reports (Items on the Consent Agenda marked by an Monday, September 29, 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUN- Get into the Halloween spirit asterisk will be approved as recommended by staff, subject to CIL MEETING, Council Room. (Live on Channel 71) early this year and learn how to removal from the Consent Agenda by Council.) turn a pumpkin into a flower. Arts Advisory Board, Report #04-001 (Greenbelt Arts Policy) Watch master pumpkin-carver Wednesday, October 1, 8:00pm, CITY COUNCIL WORK Hugh McMahon make a familiar SESSION, Quarterly Update from City Manager, Community face or flower appear on a pump- LEGISLATION Center. kin. The pumpkin carving dem- A Resolution to Repeal Resolution 862 and to Provide for the Number Wednesday, October 1, 7:30pm, Advisory Planning Board, onstration will be held on Tues- day, September 30 from 1 to 3 of Judges and Clerks of Election, to Provide for Their Re: APB Elections, Review of proposed Silver Diner, and the p.m. at the U.S. Botanic Garden Compensation, and to Provide for the Rate of Compensation to Be Greenlands Ordinance, Community Center. Conservatory, 100 Maryland Av- Paid to the Chairman and Members of the Board of Elections for enue, S.W. The demonstration the 2003 Regular City Council Election (2nd Reading, Adoption) is free and registration is not re- quired. Further information is An Artful Afternoon available by calling 202-225- OTHER BUSINESS Sunday, October 5 from 1-5pm 8333 or visiting website
Briefing on Assistance in Living Program www.usbg.gov. Greenbelt Community Center
Employee Health Insurance Benefit Policy – Review FEATURING HALLOWEEN CRAFTS! Health, Fitness Day
Property Assessment Cap – Proposed Change
At Glenn Dale Site Take-Home Cruiser Policy – Proposed Change Enjoy this free mini arts festival featuring a studio open
On Saturday, September 27 Approval of Election Questionnaire house, art exhibits, projects, Greenbelt Museum tours, etc. from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., join
*Resignation from Advisory Group others at the Glenn Dale Com-
munity Center and take part in *Appointment to Advisory Group 1-3pm: Workshops: Halloween Costume Clinic w/ the family soccer challenge as Celestine Ranney-Howes, Halloween Crafts w/Greenbelt part of the Family Health and MEETINGS Mamas and Papas and Collage Workshop with Jefferson Fitness Day celebration. NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular As part of this celebration Pinder. there will be a judo demonstra- Council meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens For more info, call 301-397-2208 tion by the Prince George’s Judo are invited to attend. If special accommodations are required for any Club and free blood pressure disabled person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10 a.m. on the screening offered by the meeting day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 Wholistic Health Network. or e-mail [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. Celebrate Fall; Celebrate Flight This activity is free and all ages are welcome. Glenn Dale Community Center is located at SCHROM FEST 11901 Glenn Dale Boulevard, CITY OF GREENBELT Glenn Dale. Saturday, October 11th For more information call ELECTION INFORMATION 11am-3pm 301-352-8983; TTY 301-218- REMINDER - VOTER REGISTRATION Schrom Hills Park, Hanover Parkway 6768. DEADLINE Music with 2-4U from 1-3pm Free Workshop The final day to register to vote in the Greenbelt City Hayrides with singer Jim Hossick Council election is Monday, October 6, 2003. Given on S.A.T. Space Shuttle Moon Bounce A free S.A.T. workshop will If you need to change your address: If you are already registered to Free Cider, Popcorn and Doughnuts be held at Charles Herbert Flow- Free Balsa Gliders for the First 500 Kids ers High School auditorium on vote in Prince George’s County but have moved within the county, Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m. you may pick up a change-of-address postcard in the City Clerk’s Caricature Artist to 12:30 p.m. Office in the Municipal Building to mail to the County Board of Dedication of New Footbridge & Trail at 11am Sponsored by local chapters Elections. Or call the County Board of Elections at 301-952-3270 (TTY Tree Tour at 11:30am of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity 301-627-3352). and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Vehicle Display by City Departments the workshop is for students, If you live within the corporate boundaries of Greenbelt but are not Dedication of Eleanor Roosevelt Tree on while a financial aid workshop registered to vote in Prince George’s County: you may obtain the Greenbelt Community Center Front Lawn at 1pm for parents will be held concur- registration form from the City Clerk’s office, the public library, the rently. Prince George’s County Web site, or the County Board of Elections Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department Pre-registration is recom- in the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro. All forms 301-397-2200. mended, but on-site registration the day of the workshop is al- must be received by the County Board of Elections in Upper Marlboro lowed. For pre-registration, call no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2003. GREENBELT MUNICIPAL/PUBLIC ACCESS 301-808-9651 or contact CHANNEL 71 [email protected]. For additional information, call Kathleen Gallagher, City Clerk at 301- 474-8000 or send e-mail to [email protected]. Municipal Access: 301-474-8000: Monday, September Garden Club Sale 29th at 8pm: City Council Meeting “live” Tuesday & The Beltsville Garden Club’s ELECTION CLERKS NEEDED Thursday, September 30 & October 2: 6:00pm“Shoe annual fall plant sale will be The City of Greenbelt Board of Elections is seeking several residents Suede Blues” held, rain or shine, on Saturday, who would be willing to serve as election officials on November 4, October 4 from 8 a.m. until 7:30pm “Labor Day Festival Talent Show” 8:30pm Replay noon at the High Point High 2003, from 6 a.m. until about 9 p.m. Clerks must also attend a training of Council Meeting 9/29 School parking lot located at session on November 3 from 7:30 p.m. until about 9 p.m. Public Access: 301-507-6581: Wednesdays & Fridays 3601 Powder Mill Road, one This is a rewarding experience for anyone who is interested in the mile west of I-95 in Beltsville. political process and would like to play an active role in the local On sale will be a variety of election. There is a stipend of $135, plus a training fee of $25. but the Caregivers Needed for Survey houseplants, perennials, trees, real compensation is the satisfaction of contributing to the community. Persons who care for Greenbelt seniors are needed for a shrubs and evergreens. Please visit the City offices to submit an application, or call or e- City of Greenbelt Needs Assessment Survey. Brief For more information, contact mail Kathleen Gallagher, City Clerk, at 301-474-8000 or Geoff White at 301-937-1539. [email protected]. interviews will be conducted via telephone. Please call Gwen Worley at 301-474-8000 to volunteer as a respondent.

GNR 092503 print.pmd 5 9/28/2003, 11:50 PM Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 25, 2003 Across Greenbelt, Residents Pondered Over the Damage . . . Looking Out Popular Tulip Poplar Tree The Window by Mary Lou Williamson Topples, Evokes Memories I spent most of the day by Virginia Beauchamp Thursday planting dozens of im- patiens a friend had torn out of Some 40 years ago that tower- ted mentioning that ominous her garden until I got a little too ing tulip poplar on the garden event – a sound so obviously near wet. Not long after the rain be- side of 8-A Crescent gave warning and so alarming – still bewilders gan in earnest, the power went of its vulnerability when, during a me. out. I sat in my favorite spot to spectacular thunderstorm, a major I live now in one of the courts watch out the picture window. limb was fractured and crashed to off Lakeside Drive. Almost daily The tops of the trees were danc- the ground below. This was my I drive by 8-A Crescent as I head ing in the wind, bits of leaves home at that time but I was not toward the Center. Each time I and twigs were falling. I tried there. It was a Tuesday night feel a twinge of nostalgia for that to take a nap, but after lying in and, as I did every week, I was former home with its five years of PHOTO BY MARAT MOORE BY MARAT PHOTO bed listening to the wind howl, I Leslie Meekins demonstrates the size of the root system of one of working at the News Review. happy memories and appreciation had to get up and go sit by the several trees that fell behind 20 court of Ridge Road. I remember that storm – how for the care with which later occu- window again to watch the the lightning flashed and the pants have landscaped its sur- drama unfold. No drama un- lights dimmed in our old basement roundings. Greenbelters and Trees folded so I crawled back into office on Parkway and how the al- And now that tulip poplar is bed and fell asleep. most instantaneous thunder nearly gone – done away with in its en- by Marat Moore I missed seeing the big dead deafened us. My children, I tirety by hurricane Isabel. Tower- tree fall in the yard and later, af- hoped, were sleeping soundly in ing and immense 40 years ago, Above the wind on ter dark, a large dead branch their beds, under the care of a fel- the tree long dominated the Thursday night, Donna Sil- fell. Four sections of my low member of the Greenbelt neighborhood. Now it has broken ver heard five loud cracks neighbor’s privacy screen Babysitting Co-op, the wonderful off, about a man’s height from off in the woods behind her dropped on the garden, flattening group that made possible a social the ground. home in 20 Court of shrubs and small trees. About 7 life for young parents. Twin trunks grew out of the Ridge. She was at home p.m. we went out for something When I later returned, the storm same root structure and both have with her four children, ages hot to eat, knowing we should had blown over. All seemed safe been sheared off. Miraculously, 8 months to 11 years, stay home and eat sandwiches. and in order. Beyond a brief con- one fell to the east, the other to while her husband worked We drove by the Center, where versation in general terms about the west. Only a whirlwind, it at the Washington Subur- all was dark and headed for the violence of the storm, our sit- seems to me, could have created ban Sanitary Commission. Greenbelt Road and Greenway ter at once departed. The chil- such a pattern. The two trunks, “I was holding down Center – all lighted up, but al- dren, indeed, were safely asleep. end to end, have formed a long the fort,” she laughed, MOORE BY MARAT PHOTO most no cars. Wendy’s was do- On the following morning I horizontal across two yards. They “and we’re lucky that all Donna Silver, her husband Jeff, and ing a good business. On the wondered how the brevity of that have smashed across two fences the trees fell in the their youngest of four children, took way home around 8 p.m. we fol- exchange had been possible. and a nearby hedge. woods.” a break from cleanup the day after the lowed a Public Works truck as it Looking out the living room win- The tree’s crown covers most Her neighbor Joyce storm to recall the five trees that fell turned down our street, orange dow in daylight, I saw a massive of the right-of-way lying between Meekins at 20-E, and her nearby. lights flashing. Behind that cascading structure of green Westway and the homes on Cres- daughter Leslie, brought truck we felt safer on our street, branches and leaves blocking en- cent Road. Yet it totally missed mattresses down to the living from a large damaged tree near that was so very dark without tirely the sidewalk leading out both houses of the duplex which it room and worked on big jigsaw the intersection with Crescent even street lights. We went right from the porch. On the ground dominated. puzzles. In the woods behind Road. Bill Uber of 2-A South- to bed; there was nothing else to immediately at my feet as I walked After viewing this stunning the court, huge stumps were up- way was lucky. His son had a do. About 3:30 a.m. I saw the out was a squirrel’s nest, with a scene, I phoned George, now liv- rooted, with one tree apparently generator, and he added, “I truck again, still patrolling dead squirrel nearby totally flat- ing in Florida, to report on the having knocked down another. couldn’t believe public works Greenbelt’s streets looking for tened against the grass. The view fate of that tree of his childhood. Leslie stood beside a root system came so fast to help us.” problems. is indelible in my memory. And He spoke at once of that earlier that towered over her head. John Nichols of 2-D On Friday I got up early, in my son’s. episode in that storm – the sound At 2 Court of Southway, a Southway agreed. “That’s what’s shocked to see the mess in the George, then a preschooler, re- of that cannon crack as that earlier group of neighbors watched a great about Greenbelt – city ser- back yard. I went off in search members to this day the look of limb came down and the look of public works crew saw off limbs vices and neighbors.” of hot coffee. Chesapeake Bagel that squirrel and something more – that squirrel, smashed and dead. had so many cars around the the tremendous crack, like a can- Tulip poplars were favorites, store that I decided to try Atlanta non shot, when the branch had we’ve been told, of President Bread at Beltway Plaza. They, broken off the night before at the Franklin Roosevelt. For that rea- too, were doing a land-office height of the storm. He talked of son many were planted here in business. I stood in a long line nothing else that morning. How Greenbelt. This particular speci- waiting to order. The man be- the sitter, in conversation with the men was a grand old warrior. I’m hind me, an Allstate rep, had returning parent, could have omit- saddened to see it gone. cruised Route 1 looking for a hot meal (nothing was open all the way to Laurel, he said). He knew he needed fortification be- fore hearing from his customers as soon as he got in to his of- fice. The manager called out to say, “No more croissants!” Four of six coffee thermoses were empty. The staff were struggling

PHOTO BY LINDA SIADYS BY LINDA PHOTO to keep things moving even with Not many residents were thinking about playing tennis in the customers trying to help out. storm's aftermath. The fence sustained significant damage when

large limbs snapped from the strong winds. PHOTO BY MARY MOIEN My Tree: An Ongoing Saga For more storm coverage, see pages 1, 2, 3, 7, 12 and 13.

by Mary Moien the yard, we discovered that a But the crane could not get into We sat in the dark and waited climbed to the top of the 80-foot different, but equally large, tree my back yard to handle my tree. until the lights came back on tree and is held there with ropes After hearing the wind howl- had fallen and was caught in the So they moved on to another lo- Sunday morning. When I called secured to neighboring trees. ing in the pitch dark all of canopy of the tree we always cation which could utilize the GHI on Monday, I was told that Chain saws are roaring and the Thursday night, my family fi- thought would fall. Neighbors rented crane, assuring me that my it would be Tuesday before tree is coming down. The chip- nally dozed around dawn. Then were also staring at 1 court tree was a priority. When I ques- Bartlett would get to my “prior- per machine is deafening. came a knock at the door. A Woodland Way where another tioned whether the weight of the ity” tree. Neighbors will use some of the neighbor wondered if we had large old tree had tipped onto falling tree could push the other Monday night an unexpected smaller logs for their wood stove “noticed” that a giant tree was the roof of an end unit. Soon tree over into my house, the tree storm blew up with heavy rain. next year. Tonight we will not teetering in our back yard. Just staff from GHI were on the scene. men said that “they didn’t think Again, some of us moved to the worry (hopefully) that the other what we had always feared! We GHI had a contract with it would fall, but they wouldn’t living room to sleep. Then with tree will fall onto the house. have lived in a Greenbelt Homes, Bartlett Tree Service and they use those back rooms much.” daylight, trucks lumbered down Inc. (GHI) house on Woodland were on the scene quickly with a Those “back rooms” happened to Woodland Way. Men strapped Way for more than a quarter cen- giant crane. The crane reached be our bedrooms. Some of the on their cleated boots and heavy GHI members needing tury and for that entire period we out and over the two-story roof family decided to sleep in the ropes. These men had been assistance should call thought every storm would cause of 1 court and lifted the giant living room. brought down from Philadelphia in work orders to the this gigantic tree in our back logs out as the tree was taken We waited for the men to re- to work with Bartlett at GHI or maintenance department. yard to fall on the house. apart limb by limb. turn. No one came on Friday or other areas for the entire week. However, when we reached Then they came to my house. Saturday. No one on Sunday. As I write, one man has

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Public Works Kept Busy Izzy's Black Out Is Cover by Judy Bell As soon as the storm hit on For Burglaries in Center Thursday, September 18, public works crews were out working to by Virginia Beauchamp keep the streets clear of trees and debris. They worked all night At 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Friday until dark, all on that stormy day Saturday, took Sunday off Thursday night and were back out on Monday. when hurricane “I’m very proud of my guys,” Isabel blew Public Works Director Ken Hall through the area, declared, commenting on the the Greenbelt

PHOTO BY MARAT MOORE BY MARAT PHOTO work done during the cleanup in Police Depart- The porch awning came down, but the home was spared by a tree the wake of Isabel’s path through ment received a that fell at 20-A Ridge Road. Greenbelt. “They’re a good work- report of break- ing crew,” Hall said. ing glass in Hall reported one minor flood Roosevelt Center. A Quick Response by GHI in Springhill Lake and “lots of Isabel was not downed trees” throughout Green- the cause, how- by Marat Moore belt. He was unable to estimate ever, though she the number, saying that they are When the phones started ring- closest call came at 19-A Hill- did plenty of “focusing on the cleanup.” damage around ing early Friday at GHI, the side, where a large tree fell di- Some minor damage was done phone lines were down, but that rectly alongside the home, with the city. Instead, to playground equipment and the involuntary didn’t stop GHI staff and elected no space between the two. tennis courts (a tree fell, crushing leaders from responding to mem- The worst damage occurred black-out affect- the fence on one court near the ing all of Old bers’ needs. “The calls went first at 11 Court Ridge, when a tree woods). Some power lines – lo- to the emergency service, then struck the brickwork. Greenbelt pro- cated along the asphalt path from vided apparent we got them and called people Eichhorst noted the many in- the underpass near the library to cover for a SIADYS BY LINDA PHOTO back,” said GHI president Julia stances of neighbors helping the tennis courts, through Braden mean-spirited Allen Huff and daughter Adrianna work on Eichhorst. Around noon on Fri- each other to weather Isabel, with Field and across Crescent Road – burglar. He used boarding up the broken glass door of the day, the GHI phone lines were people sharing generators. And were “pretty damaged,” according it to gain access Greenbelt Video shop. Not picturd here is hooked up to generators, which the collaboration between GHI to Hall. The city is responsible to the financially Kate Terrell, Allen's wife. They are the channeled calls about downed and the public works department for those lines. trees and limbs, as well as rou- went smoothly – “we work so struggling New owners. Hall remarked that University Deal Café by tine maintenance calls, to the well together,” she said. Square, Greenbelt East, Springhill maintenance department, which But not all the news was posi- breaking out Lake and a few houses on South- The major events through- sent crews out immediately. tive, she said. “The break-ins at glass from its front door; re- way entering Greenbelt did not out the city turned out to be Around 15 GHI staff worked to the New Deal Café and Greenbelt portedly, although police lose power, but virtually the entire downed trees blocking road- assist members after the storm. Video are upsetting. The busi- would not release the figure, historic district of Greenbelt was ways. One tree that fell at the “What was amazing was how nesses were vulnerable without he made off with a substantial dark. He reminisced that he had 2 court of Gardenway dam- little serious damage we sus- power and it hurt local business amount of cash. never seen the whole of Old aged two vehicles. A small tained. No one was hurt and owners. It’s like robbing yourself.” This was apparently the Greenbelt without power at the but multi-trunked apple tree most trees fell away from the Members needing more assis- only crime reported in the same time. fell against the owner’s car in homes,” Eichhorst said, noting tance should call in work orders to town center during the black- a Lakeside driveway. Downed that four trees fell in her court, the maintenance department at out period. But sometime af- trees were also reported on but none hit homes. Perhaps the GHI. ter the lights came on at 6:51 Post Office a.m. on Sunday, police re- Edmonston Road and by Barbara Likowski ceived a call that the video Cherrywood Court in “Neither snow nor rain nor store behind the café was Springhill Lake, on Mandan Co-op Food Store Weathers heat nor gloom of night stays robbed in the same way, with Road and Hanover Parkway in these couriers from the swift glass broken out on the door. Greenbelt East, on Kenilworth completion of their appointed Storm, but Faces Loss During the entire period the Avenue at Old Calvert Road rounds.” Police Department, with auxil- and on Hillside between Lau- Staff members at the Greenbelt by Judy Bell iary power, was able to oper- rel Hill and Research Roads. Post Office certainly lived up to ate at something beyond its Fences were also reported There’s been a “significant He surmised that the store would their unofficial motto (above) dur- normal mode. Officers down at several locations. loss,” reported Bob Davis, be in “much better shape” by ing hurricane Isabel. Losing worked 12-hour shifts, provid- Although few people Greenbelt Consumer Co-op’s Tuesday. He hoped for a delivery power, like most of Old Greenbelt, ing high visibility and seemed to receive word, since manager, when reached for com- “as soon as possible” but also these able folks set up a service closely monitoring the emer- most radios were out in the ment regarding Hurricane Isabel. said that Co-op was “queuing up” station outside the post office. gency situation, according to absence of electricity, emer- The extent of the damage had not with other stores for delivery ser- There they sorted the mail, then department spokesman MPO gency shelter was made avail- been determined as of Monday vice. gave it to the drivers waiting in George Mathews. Officers able at Eleanor Roosevelt morning, September 22, when the Davis stated that the store is their trucks. After sorting the mail manned two intersections with- High School. In another vein, store opened for business at 9 insured, but it is “unclear yet of for their routes, the drivers deliv- out traffic lights, one at one citizen on Maplewood a.m. By Monday evening, there the degree of coverage. We don’t ered the mail. Greenbelters didn’t Greenbelt Road and Court frightened his neigh- was little available from the meat have the bottom line yet . . . but miss a delivery – thanks to such Cherrywood Lane and the bors by setting off fireworks department, no milk and very we’re positive we’ll be ongoing. an innovative crew. little bread. We’re going to be here for a long other at Kenilworth Avenue after dark on Thursday night. The store lost power at 5 p.m. time.” Davis reported no damage and the Beltway. on Thursday, September 18. to the store's structure and no in- Minor Damage Some power was gained through juries as a result of the storm. the use of a generator and full When reached again Tuesday At BARC power was restored early Saturday morning, Davis reported that Co- by Barbara Hopkins morning. Davis stated that as op had gotten in new products One can easily imagine scien- long as people are not “real selec- and that staff was “filling in what tists at the Henry A. Wallace tive,” most needs could be met. was emptied out yesterday.” Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) giving a collec- tive sigh of relief that hurricane Isabel did not repeat the devasta- tion caused by a tornado in 2001. Kim Kaplan, public affairs spokesperson for BARC, said the facility experienced some trees down, including one that dam- aged a turkey barn, and crews were still busy clearing the debris. A sump pump back-up will re-

quire mold and dampness repairs, SIADYS BY LINDA PHOTO but on the whole, the center sur- The Greenbelt Barber and Stylist shop was open for business Fri- vived the storm with relatively day and Saturday. With no electricity at their Beltsville home, minor damage. Kaplan said a Amal and Anwar Saleh decided they might as well work. Anwar is crew was busy over the weekend trimming up Lucas Descloitres, age 2 1/2. keeping generators supplied with

PHOTO BY LINDA SIADYS BY LINDA PHOTO fuel to protect research projects For more storm coverage, see pages 1, 2, 3, 6, 12 and 13. Signs of the times at the Greenbelt Co-op. until regular power was restored.

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Greenbelt Consumer Co-op Ad

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GNR 092503 print.pmd 9 9/28/2003, 11:50 PM Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 25, 2003 Free Concert at UM The Philharmonia Ensemble, Water Bird,” featuring baritone, POLICE BLOTTER a student-run chamber orchestra, Robert Tudor. The concert will opens its season on Saturday, take place in the Kay Theatre of Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department. Dates and times are those September 27 at 8 p.m. Strav- when police were first contacted about incidents. the Clarice Smith Performing Arts insky’s “The Soldier’s Tale” will Center at UM. Presented by the Child Endangerment Theft way; a blue 1999 Ford Contour be performed, along with Ar- School of Music, the concert is 9100 block Edmonston Court, Greenbelt Volunteer Fire De- 4-door, Maryland tags A0447371, gento’s one-act comic opera, “A free. September 11, 11:12 p.m., a 24- partment, September 16, 9:44 September 14 from the 5900 year-old nonresident woman was p.m., unknown person(s) removed block Cherrywood Terrace; a arrested and charged with leav- 50 metal folding chairs from a black and grey Chrysler New ing a child unattended in a ve- training room. Yorker 4-door, Maryland tags GHI MEMBERS hicle after she allegedly left a 7900 block Mandan Road, HDE827, September 15, from the You are invited to attend the four-year-old child in a vehicle September 15, a nonresident man 5900 block Cherrywood Lane; a while she went to visit a friend. was arrested and charged with white 1997 Ford Crown Victoria RESCHEDULED MEMBER INPUT SESSION The child got out of the vehicle theft, auto theft, unauthorized 4-door, Maryland tags 33045B, and was found by a person, who use and possession of cocaine. September 15, from the 7900 with called police. The suspect was Police observed a vehicle pulling block Mandan Road; a dark The Board of Directors and Finance Committee released on citation pending out of a parking space with its green 1997 Honda Accord 4- on trial. headlights off. The officer at- door, Maryland tags JMF421, Thursday, October 2, 2003 Drugs tempted to stop the vehicle, then September 16 from the 7700 7:00 p.m. 6200 block Breezewood the driver and a passenger bailed block Hanover Parkway. GHI BOARD ROOM Drive, September 13, 6:18 p.m., out of the vehicle and attempted Two vehicles were recovered a resident man was arrested and to flee the scene on foot. The and an arrest was made in one charged with possession of para- passenger was apprehended after recovery. Members are invited to join in preliminary 2004 phernalia after he was observed a short foot chase and was found Vandalisms to, thefts from and budget discussions. Don't miss this opportunity to sitting in a parked vehicle with to be in possession of a quantity attempted thefts of vehicles were offer input to this important process. paraphernalia commonly used to of suspected crack cocaine. In- reported in the following areas: smoke marijuana. He was re- vestigation revealed that the ve- Beltway Plaza Mall, 6900 block leased on citation pending trial. hicle had been stolen from the Hanover Parkway, 7900 block Burglary 7700 block of Hanover Parkway. Spring Manor Drive and 6400 6600 block Springcrest Drive, The suspect was released to the block Capitol Drive. AMERICAN REALTY September 11, 12:00 p.m., un- Department of Corrections for a known person(s) entered a resi- hearing before a District Court dence by prying open a rear Commissioner. 8666 Brae Brook Drive – Cipriano Woods door. Nothing appeared to have Vehicle Crimes "Change the Nation” been taken. The following vehicles were Is NAMI Topic Three level END townhouse located in Cipriano Woods! Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, finished basement, new carpeting in 7700 block Hanover Parkway, reported stolen: a 1994 Ply- People are invited to a free family room, new furnace, freshly painted, privacy fence and September 11, 12:43 p.m., a mouth Voyager, Maryland tags educational program in recogni- much more! $194,900 woman was in her home when 037M034, September 12, from tion of Mental Illness Awareness she heard someone attempting to the 6500 block of Capitol Drive; Week Tuesday, October 7, 7 to 9 open her locked front door. She a green 2002 Chrysler Town and p.m. at New Carrollton Munici- 7310 Lois Lane – Lanham/Martins Woods then observed a man jump onto Country van, Maryland tags pal Center, 6016 Princess Garden This four bedroom home has a two car carport, remodeled kitchen her balcony and begin to pry ACH35Z, September 12 from the Parkway. The theme is “Take with skylight, hardwood floors, fireplace, separate dining room, open the sliding glass door. He 6500 block Capitol Drive; a Action to Change the Nation” extra large family room, patio, extra storage, landscaped yard. fled the scene upon seeing the 1995 Mazda Protégé 4-door, Sep- sponsored by NAMI Prince $289,900 woman. The suspect is de- tember 13 from the 9300 block George’s County. The guest scribed as a black male in his Edmonston Road, recovered the speaker is Dr. James A. Dula, the NEW OPEN thirties, 6’ tall with a thin build same day by the University of director of Prince George’s LISTING 25-D Ridge Road SUNDAY and black hair, wearing a blue Maryland Police, no arrests; a County, Health and Human Ser- Two bedroom block unit with separate dining area, addition on shirt and blue jeans. white 1996 Dodge Neon 4-door, vices. first floor, new stove, new refrigerator and new built-in air 7700 block Hanover Parkway, Maryland tags LYS500, Septem- A reception will be held im- conditioner, fenced yards and close to the Center. $143,900 September 12, 8:46 a.m., un- ber14 from the 7800 block mediately following the program known person(s) attempted to Mandan Road; a blue 1993 with music provided by Matt NEW OPEN force open the sliding glass door Grand Marquis 4-door, Maryland Arbach & Co. RSVP to 301- LISTING 21-H Ridge Road SUNDAY of a residence, damaging the tags LFC704, September 14 from 322-1900. Three bedroom block END unit with vinyl siding, updated door lock. the 6900 block Hanover Park- kitchen and bathroom, freshly painted, two built-in air condition- ers and large corner lot. Close to the Center. $144,900 The Department is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the blotter. Citizens may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Drug Tip Line at 301-507-6522. Victims of the theft of lawn NEW OPEN ornaments, tools, lawn mowers, etc., should contact Criminal Investigations at 301-507-6530. Some LISTING 3-F Ridge Road SUNDAY items have been recovered and police would like to return them to owners. Two bedroom block unit with two bathrooms (one full bath located on first floor) with new refrigerator, new blinds, fenced yard, freshly painted and on the Library side of town. $114,900

PUBLIC NOTICE NEW OPEN LISTING 6-H Hillside Road SUNDAY Notice of Availability Rare Find! Two bedroom BRICK unit with CENTRAL AIR, new stove, new dishwasher, new washer and dryer, landscaped/ fenced yards, two patios, Pella windows, hardwood floors A draft Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the proposed Space upstairs and wall-to-wall carpeting in living room. $159,900 Science Building at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Greenbelt, Maryland. NEW OPEN The proposed action would be the construction of a building on the GSFC campus to LISTING 4-A Southway SUNDAY centralize existing space science activities. The Space Science Building is part of the Three bedroom BRICK END unit with hardwood floors, remod- overall implementation of the GSFC Facilities Master Plan. eled kitchen, freshly painted, enclosed porch with three sliding glass doors, air conditioning unit, and extra large landscaped/ The draft EA is available for public review. Comments must be submitted within 30 days fenced yard. of publication of this notice. Comments should be submitted in writing to: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Safety and Environmental Division OPEN HOUSE Greenbelt, Maryland 20771 Sunday, September 28th Code 250/SSB 12:30 – 4:00 PM

Comments may be sent electronically to [email protected] 3-F Ridge Road, 4-A Southway The draft EA may be viewed on-line at 6-H Hillside Road, 21-H Ridge Road http://gis.kci.com/GSFC/SpaceScienceBuilding_EA.pdf and 25-D Ridge Road Copies of the draft EA are available for review at the following locations: See descriptions above

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GNR 092503 print.pmd 11 9/28/2003, 11:50 PM Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 25, 2003 Hurricanes, Many Trees Felled in City by Isabel's Passing Fury People And Power by Marat Moore by Rick Ransom Now that it’s over – the huge white wheel of wind and water Tropical storm Isabel, which ously, despite this amazing tree dissolved into Canadian skies, roared through Greenbelt Thurs- falling, 8 Court of Southway was the fallen trees sliced up, most day night, September 18, not one of the few in town that did of the power lines re-juiced – we only knocked out power to the not lose electrical power during all have our stories. inner city for three days, but the storm. Conversations at work begin- also knocked down many large A very large tree fell from a ning with, “Did you lose power?” trees. From the looks of bro- common area to fill the yard at And I think yes and no. ken and uprooted trunks, 11-G Ridge Road. Only the up- After all, power fueled this sheared branches and thousands per branches reached the house big wind. We can name a hurri- of smaller leaves and tree parts, there as well. Damage was exten- cane, we can track it with Dop- one might think weather offi- sive to the gutters and it appeared pler radar and try to predict the cials erred when they down- a few bricks around the bathroom precise time and place of its ar- graded Isabel from a hurricane. window were displaced. The rival, but we truly cannot know Fortunately, none of the large common sidewalk was also dug it – until it hits. Luckily, this trees that were easily glimpsed up and many wires were pulled week we were spared the full im- on a walk around town fell di- down. Roger Evans, the next Trees were toppled everywhere. This was the scene at the play- pact of the storm called Isabel. rectly onto the houses they door neighbor, said that he heard ground at 2 Gardenway . . . For most of us, power equals buttressed. “a big swoosh” around midnight electricity. And like nearly ev- The GHI home at 21-H just before the tree fell. He noted eryone in Greenbelt, ours went Ridge Road survived the fall- that the resident of the house had out on Thursday, so the food ing of not one but two very just walked her dog at 11:30 p.m. slowly soured, the TV died and large trees and a third smaller and “passed right by the tree.” we were email-free. Off the grid tree that one of the others took At the entrance to the same court, at 19-E Hillside, we relied on with it. The a part of the Matchlight charcoal, candles and owners of trunk of an- a hand-cranked radio my brother the house, “No one could other tree had in Knoxville sent us a year ago. Deborah remember more cracked away We had flashlights but not Greene and downed trees in and was enough D batteries – until our Evelyn Mo- leaning neighbor offered some of hers. rales, felt one storm in many heavily on That’s the other type of power very lucky years. Indeed, several wires. – of human ingenuity and our that none of of the homeowners At 20-A connection to one another – the trees did Ridge Road, which kicked in when the elec- any struc- felt spared from an old dead tricity blinked off. That is our tural dam- catastrophe.” tree trunk great, largely untapped, power age. Accord- cracked at supply. It emerges as a surprise at 11 Court Ridge Road . . . ing to Deb- the base and when things go bad, like groping orah, the first tree fell about spilled the remainder of the trunk to see on a dark night, then 12:30 a.m. Friday morning, af- down, collapsing a metal roof looking up into a dazzle of stars. ter “swaying back and forth all over the back porch. A large tree In Greenbelt, this human night,” being pushed nearly to in the playground behind the 2 power – cooperation – shone the ground. Its large root base Court of Gardenway also suffered throughout this storm and its af- ripped up the sidewalk shared a crack near its base, which termath. The public works crew with their neighbor and un- brought the tree down on some coming out in the height of the seated the neighbor’s fence. It wires and playground equipment, storm on Thursday night to was quite a phenomenon to but away from nearby houses. block off Hillside Road where stand on the back porch and be The wood appeared to be rotted three trees uprooted and fell on able to reach out and touch the where the crack occurred. A very electric lines. GHI going out trunk of this old tree. Two pretty and full tree was also ap- and checking on its members parts of the trunk perfectly parently blown down in Lakecrest and their homes. The fire de- straddled their porch support. Circle, across from the entrance partment and police and city of- They were amazed it did not road to the Greenbelt American ficials and everyone behind the cause any damage. The second Legion. scenes. In the aftermath, neigh- tree fell around 3 a.m. It stood One or more trees fell at Hill- bors sharing batteries and food next to the garages just outside side Road just past the intersec- and tips. Kids learning that their yard and fell parallel to tion with Laurel Hill Road, leav- at 21 Court Ridge Road . . . there was life beyond computer the house at a perfect 90 de- ing wires under stress with some games. The subtle pleasures of gree angle from the garage. breaks. A large, rotted tree broke Scrabble by candlelight and cof- Evelyn said, “It was scary. I and the tree crashed onto the fee on the grill. The endurance never had anything like that macadam walk below the of the residents of 20 Court of happen around me before.” Greenbelt library. Both of these Hillside in Old Greenbelt, who Both ladies were relieved not sites were enclosed by police regained their power Sunday to have suffered more damage. tape, as was an area at Braden morning only to lose it again Susan Slyter of 8-L Tennis Court #2 where a large when a transformer blew – and Southway was on her way tree fell across the fence and onto only regained it late on Monday home from work when a huge the paved court. Two large trees night. They were perhaps the tree fell across her yard from a were knocked down along the last Greenbelters to have their common area. The upper path at Greenbelt Lake within 50 electricity restored. branches fell against her house yards of each other. One had And I think of all the other and appeared to damage the cracked and fallen across the people who helped us get gutters but did not poke path, but had been quickly re- through this. Of the two power through the siding. “Everyone moved to the side on Friday workers who died far from their has been exemplary,” Slyter morning. The other had been homes, trying to help. All the noted. “It shows how wonder- uprooted and stretched toward the tree trimmers, the news people ful a place Greenbelt is to water. A tree had also been up- and camera crews, everyone who along the lake path . . . live!” She was visited by the rooted next to the stream bridge left their families to gather and city’s code enforcement officer, just outside of St. Hugh’s School distribute information and do the police, public works and fire property. It lay perpendicular to dangerous physical work that departments. GHI’s physical the volley ball court and did not makes our lights blink on. plant director had checked for appear to pose any immediate On Sunday morning before structural damage and Bill danger to the area. dawn, around 5 a.m., we heard Phelan, city horticulturist, had Certainly there were many the sweetest sound in days, the also stopped by. Part of the smaller trees and branches taken beeping of a big truck in reverse. tree had fallen on the addition down by Isabel, as well as per- I threw on my clothes and went to Erica Ginsberg’s house next haps some other large trees not so out to talk to the workers, who door. She was upstairs sending clearly visible on a brief inspec- told me the tree trimmers came out some email when she heard tion tour through the inner city. from Missouri and they were at “a crack.” She noted the tree’s All involved with these incidents the end of another 12-hour shift. branches had been swaying agreed that the damage could They brought us light and we outside her window earlier and have been much worse. No one were grateful. But also a little she “wondered if that tree was could remember more downed sad to blow out the candles and going to be a problem.” She trees in one storm in many years. be high-wired back into the grid stated that she wasn’t certain Indeed, several of the again. yet of any damage to the roof homeowners felt spared from ca- PHOTOS BY RICK RANSOM of her home addition. Curi- tastrophe. and at 8 Southway.

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CANDIDATES continued from page 1 Greedy Wind, Tormented Oak, Reading by Candlelight sibility within a veterans’ organi- He currently by Silvia Tennison Everywhere, people checked dinner to less fortunate but very zation and extensive experience resides at When power was restored on on their elderly neighbors, deliv- blessed neighbors. dealing with senior staff manage- 38-M Ridge Sunday after Isabel, one of the ering hot coffee and a roll. On 37 court of Ridge, David ment and volunteers. His duties Road. Rob- first things I did was to check Neighbors whose yards were waved his magic spatula while and responsibilities included erts is the sole my email. My friend Jennifer mounded with tree parts and uni- his four children played within chief executive officer of a 2.8 proprietor of had written me from Spring, dentifiable material interrupted his view. His wife Robin asked million-member veterans’ advo- RMR Mobile Texas. Her email simply asked: their own cleanup to help an- each resident of 35 and 37 court cacy organization, chairman of Repairs, a “Are you okay? Jennifer.” My other neighbor bundle up his de- for their order, chicken or ham- the board of directors, corporate small business immediate answer follows: “Yup! bris. We got to know each other burger. Then she delivered it. financial and strategic planning that specializes Rodney Roberts I’m okay!” all over again. By nightfall, a party of board and budget processes, administra- in on-site re- But it was quite an experi- Neighbors carpooled to ex- games had peals of laughter tion over three campuses and pairs of various types of equip- ence – a very quick reality plore nearby shopping centers. sounding out from candle-lit 300 employees, and interaction ment and vehicles. check, seeing the power of na- Who was open? Who still had rooms. with legislative and executive Roberts is serving his sixth ture. It reaffirmed my beliefs batteries or candles? Having Afterward, reading in my room branches of federal and state term on council. He attended but afterward. Lying in bed, scored a bounty of candles and by the golden candlelight, my governments. nearly every council meeting power having been lost hours matches, these were quickly dis- eyes wandered to the shadow of Santos has 31 years of experi- during the four years prior to be- earlier, trips to the store for over- tributed for all to share. By the great oak outside my garden ence as an insurance claim repre- ing elected to City Council in looked necessities were no dinnertime, the lucky ones who side window. Yup, Jennifer, I’m sentative, handling personal and 1991. Roberts became known as longer a possibility. still had power delivered battery- fine. commercial property, motor truck an outspoken community activist Beyond my garden side bed- operated radios or flashlights or cargo, homeowner warranty, farm, and was a leader in the citizen room window, my tormented oak and builder’s risk claims. Duties movement that resulted in the swayed desperately, trying to included the investigation and city’s acquisition of 184 acres of claw at my window for help. It settlement of losses on building, woodland, part of the original offered the wind bribes of Elect Leta Mach November 4 contents, loss of use, business in- greenbelt. He has continued his branches rich with leaves and terruption, and contingency loss efforts to protect the remaining ripening acorns. The greedy of income; review of contracts, woodlands, wetlands and open wind demanded more. It pushed Building on the Spirit of Greenbelt coverage, and law for farm, mo- spaces in and around Greenbelt. it east until the great oak nearly tor truck cargo, homeowner war- In 12 years on council, Rob- swooned, then grabbed violently …and Expanding the Possibilities ranty, transportation, contractor’s erts has only missed one council and pulled it westward, trying to equipment, and builders’ risk meeting (a work session). In weaken the earth’s hold. claims; and catastrophe claim 1991, he proposed and worked At the service side, the Chi- Dear Citizens of Greenbelt: service in the United States, through to implementation com- nese elm danced provocatively Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Is- munity policing and police bi- to the ancient music of the wind. lands. cycle patrols. Since that time The wind and rain raged like I am running for the Greenbelt City Council. In the next He continues to serve his Roberts has worked to increase furies through the night. But few weeks, I plan to let you know about my priorities for Greenbelt community and state as a com- bicycle patrols throughout the eventually, things quieted and I through ads such as this. I also hope to have the chance to talk missioner on the Maryland Veter- city. Roberts often testifies on slept. with you in person. Here are my priorities: ans Commission and the Mary- behalf of the city at the county In the morning, the • Education – We must use our influence with the school land Military Monuments Com- and state level concerning devel- practicalities of resuming life be- board to improve our schools. gan to stir. I walked to the gas mission and serves as the vice opment, transportation, recre- • Development – We deserve an upscale pedestrian friendly, station as usual with Lulu, my president of finance for the ation, environmental and fiscal transit oriented shopping center at Metroland. issues. dog, for my morning coffee and Patuxent District, Boy Scouts of • Services for all – We should look to the needs of all our America. Santos has received rec- Roberts has enjoyed volun- Karen overruled the owner, who citizens – young and old. ognition for his community ac- teering his practical skills to insisted they were closing. Their tivities by the Maryland Senate, groups such as Greenbelt Volun- emergency generator had quit. House of Delegates and Governor teer Exchange Service (GIVES) But Karen said, “There may still I’ll be talking in more detail about these in the weeks to come. with citations as Department and the New Deal Café, among be one cup of coffee left!” and Commander of The American Le- others. Roberts served as a opened the door. She gave Lulu Call me at 301-345-8105 or e-mail [email protected] with your gion, and a Governor’s Citation - member of the Metro Area Sector her usual Slim-Jim while I ideas, concerns or questions. Contribution to the Maryland Planning Group. He is a member pumped out coffee. I asked for Veterans’ “Buckle Up” program. of the Council of Governments a bag of ice and she gave it to By authority of Alla Lake, Treasurer Transportation Planning Board, me quickly and closed the store. Rodney Roberts City Council Liaison to the Rodney Roberts, 45 years old, Youth Advisory Board and Arts is a life-long Greenbelt resident, Advisory Board. 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GNR 092503 print.pmd 15 9/28/2003, 11:50 PM Page 16 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 25, 2003 Forum on Budget Southern Exposure College Fair Slated Volunteer Projects Volunteers Needed Held by M-NCPPC Take a tour through Southern At P.G. Plaza Mall Include Gardening The Metropolitan Washington The Maryland-National Capi- Exposure, the new courtyard gar- College hopefuls are invited The Compassion Center needs Ear, Inc. is seeking volunteers to tal Park and Planning Commis- den of North American native to get information on colleges help to create a beautiful sanctu- help out with its quarterly mail- sion (M-NCPPC) has scheduled a plants at the U.S. Botanic Gar- and universities from around the ary on two acres of gardens in ings. For details call 301-681- public forum to solicit comments den. Bill McLaughlin, its de- country at Prince George’s Plaza’s College Park. Service projects 6636 or visit www.washear.org. on its proposed budget for plan- signer and horticulturist, will College Fair, Saturday, September include landscaping and hands- ning, parks and recreation in share stories and tidbits of infor- 27. The fair will take place be- on work with the new building Prince George’s County for the mation about the plants in the tween 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cen- under construction. Contact REGISTER fiscal year beginning July 1, garden. Discover why he chose ter Court. Representatives will Daniel Guetzkow at 301-699- 2004. The forum will be held the plants, how his knowledge be available to answer questions 0100 or visit the website online TO VOTE on Tuesday, September 30 from 7 of their natural habitat influenced related to admittance and campus at www.compassioncenter.org. to 9 p.m. at the Prince George’s ithe garden’s design and his vi- living. Ballroom, 2411 Pinebrook Av- sion for the new courtyard. The event will feature more enue, Landover. Tours are cancelled if it rains. than 20 colleges and universities Persons wishing to speak at Southern Exposure tours are held from across the nation. The the forum must register in ad- every Thursday in October and event is free and no pre-registra- vance by calling 301-952-4584. November from 10:15 to 11 a.m. tion is required. Written comments must be sent The program is free but registra- Prince George’s Plaza is easily by Friday, October 10 to Eliza- tions are encouraged and may be assessible by public transporta- beth M. Hewlett, chairman, made by calling the U.S. Botanic tion by using the Metro Green Prince George’s County Planning Garden at 202-226-4082. line. Board, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. KinderFest At Watkins Park Mark your calendar! The an- nual KinderFest is scheduled for Sunday, October 5 at Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive in Upper Marlboro. Spon- sored by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Com- mission (MNCPPC), KinderFest is a family festival with a variety of events including entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival games, scarecrow making and more for youth and their families. Bring the entire family and spend the day. The park will be full of ac- tivity including the Old Mary- land Farm, Nature Center and playgrounds galore. Volunteers are needed to work in the arts and crafts and games areas, information booth, assist at the entertainment area and wear costume character outfits. For more information call 301-218- 6700 or 301-249-7208.

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