MAY 18, 2006 City Council to Consider List of Changes to 2007 Budget by Thomas X

GREENBELT

News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 69, No. 26 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 MAY 18, 2006 City Council to Consider List Of Changes to 2007 Budget by Thomas X. White

The Greenbelt City Council the list no decision will be made will be completing its review of until all listed items are discussed the city manager’s proposed Fis- and considered at the ﬁ nal budget cal Year 2007 budget over the worksession (May 17 for this next three weeks, with plans to year’s cycle). adopt an approved FY07 budget This informal system has for city operations at council’s worked effectively to defer ad regular meeting on June 5. By hoc changes on the fly during that time council will have con- the budget review cycle but, at

PHOTO PHOTO BY BEVERLY PALAU ducted 10 scheduled workses- the same time, it has turned the Proud parents, teachers, ACE members and public offi cials all crowd into the picture with the ACE sions and two public hearings to “fi nal budget worksession” into Student Award winners at the May 8 ceremony. receive detailed information by something of a bazaar, with a staff on the proposed budget and hodgepodge of items and issues its effect on all city departments of varying impact put into “play” and to hear citizen feedback on as council approaches the final ACE Honors Outstanding Students proposed expenditures and tax stages of review of the proposed impacts for the proposed budget budget. One measure of the by Mary Moien verse groups of his peers. He skills make her an excellent role plan. importance of this final budget really shines when given the op- model and group leader. She For the first time in several worksession is a tradition to pro- There is always a standing- portunity to engage in hands-on demonstrates a sincere interest years, the city manager has provide snack food for attendees. room only crowd at the city projects and experiments. in her peers and their successes. posed no increase in the city’s This year is no exception and council meeting when the ACE Erin Weeks is a responsible, She has a genuinely caring per- property tax rates to fund the heading into the May 17 final Student Awards are made. This dedicated 6th grader at Greenbelt sonality that makes her a good new budget, but that may change, worksession, the city manager year’s ceremony on May 8 was Elementary School. She partici- friend to all. based on council’s review and on has provided FY07 Budget Up- no exception. Parents, brothers pates in the honors chorus, is the Eric Dorsey, Jr., is a very various update items that have date #3, as the framework for and sisters, grandparents, teach- anchor on the morning news team sensitive and caring 6th grade been assiduously tabulated by council’s deliberations and deci- ers and even a principal or two and was elected by her classmates student at Magnolia Elementary staff during the nearly two-month sion-making that evening prior to fi lled the council chambers to the to represent them on the school’s School. He initiated the school review period. fi nal adoption of the budget. rafters. Greenbelt Advisory Board. After safety poster contest. He is a The council budget review Revenues The ACE Student Awards were school she helps teachers hang member of the school patrol, for process that has developed over Update #3 offers a net of inaugurated in 1996, making this art on the walls, grade papers and which he executes his duties with the years is an informal system $100,800 as a possible addi- the 11th annual ceremony. The straighten classrooms. pride. His dependability, kind- of keeping track of selected tion to FY07 revenues. It in- awards recognize Greenbelt youth Owen Brown, a 5th grader ness and caring nature endear items that arise during the bud- cludes changes staff determined who honor its traditions of citi- at Springhill Lake Elementary him to staff and students alike. get review sessions that would after preparing the budget. The zenship, maturity and academic School, is both a model student Chantel Jones is a very de- have either a negative or posi- changes impact both the current achievement. These students and a leader. He has earned ei- pendable 6th grader at Magnolia tive impact on the manager’s year operations and the proposed were nominated by their teachers ther distinguished honors or honor Elementary School. Her fi ne atti- proposed budget. The city man- budget. For example, $45,000 and principals. roll every quarter. His leadership tude and spirit of cooperation are ager and his staff maintain a list represents a reinstatement of a Selections from the nomina- qualities are evident in his will- refl ected in her excellent work. of these potential changes and special grant of Highway User tions of each student are sum- ingness to lend a hand within the She is recognized by staff and provide council with periodic Revenue (HUR) funds that the marized below. classroom and the community students alike as being fair and updates as the budget review city will receive this fi scal year. Elementary and his calm manner serves as a knowing how to defuse situations proceeds. A re-estimation of other expect- Joshua Ntoko is a 6th grader guide for fellow classmates. that may occur. She has great Items that make it into these ed HUR funds to be received at Greenbelt Elementary School. Melissa Benjamin is an amaz- concern for others and a willing- updates are based upon new this year provides an additional Josh has a gentle spirit. He ing 5th grade student at Spring- ness to give of herself without revenue information that staff $35,000. is kind and thoughtful to both hill Lake Elementary School and being asked. learns after budget preparation, However, Fiscal Year 2006 adults and children of all ages, a natural leader. Her love of expenditure additions or dele- revenue is reduced by a $5,000 and he moves easily among di- reading and good organizational See ACE, page 9 tions coming out of worksessions commitment to improve the and policy options arising during Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Depart- the review that may have budget ment and Rescue Squad park- SHL Recreation and Education impacts. ing lot. In FY07 $25,800 is In prior years an item was added by a better estimate for placed on the list when a major- HUR funds (from $710,000 to Dominates City Council Meeting ity of council agreed to consider $735,800) expected to be re- the item. However, it now ap- ceived next year. The $100,800 by A. Neil Deo pears that one member of council improvement in revenue for the can place an item on the list. Discussion of the application great job!” ongoing impact long after the While any item can be placed on See BUDGET, page 8 for redevelopment of Springhill Greenbelt has received a refer- current players depart the scene Lake was left to the end of the ral from the Maryland-National are education and recreation. May 8 Greenbelt City Coun- Capital Park and Planning Com- AIMCO proposes to tear down cil meeting. Council had set mission for the Preliminary Plan the SHL Elementary School but aside time at the beginning of of Subdivision for Springhill pay only $20 million toward a the meeting to recognize out- Lake. According to subdivision new site and construction of a Post Offi ce to Move standing students at Greenbelt regulations, the Prince George’s new building. Councilmembers The Greenbelt Post Offi ce will move to its new facility on schools but education and recre- County Planning Board must act estimated the projected costs of Ora Glen Drive over the Memorial Day weekend. The old ation were major themes all night on the preliminary plan by June replacing that school to be thrice post offi ce in Roosevelt Center will be closed permanently at long. Discussion of these topics 8. It was to be reviewed by the what AIMCO is offering. There the end of business hours on Saturday, May 27. Postal of- hindered talk on redevelopment city’s Advisory Planning Board is no guarantee either that alter- fi cials say they will be open for business in the new building plans by AIMCO (Apartment In- on May 17 and is scheduled for native land, some 10 to 15 acres, Tuesday morning, May 30. vestment Management Company) review and action by the council can be located. for Springhill Lake. on May 22. The other issue is the city’s If the city supports AIMCO’s When the SHL application concern for perceived inadequate application, it is likely to do comes before the county planning recreation facilities. It was con- so with reservations and condi- board later this month, the city tended that such facilities directly What Goes On tions. This is perhaps why the may not make a positive recom- impact on the quality of life Monday, May 22 few Greenbelters who sacrifi ced mendation. This was the tenor at SHL and in Greenbelt as a 8 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting and Public Hearing on the sleep for Monday night’s late of comments from at least four whole, because crime is seen to Budget, Municipal Building meeting had no public comments of five councilmembers during be connected with high-density Thursday, May 25 other than to respond to Mayor the discussions that began at 9:50 developments and a low quality 7:30 p.m., GDC and GHI Board Meeting, GHI Board Room Judith Davis’ urgings for input p.m. and ended at midnight. with “You [Council] are doing a Two issues that will have an See COUNCIL, page 6 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 18, 2006 Letters to the Editor Grin Belt Our sympathy to Bill and Beth Novick on the death of Bill’s Greenbelt Values THANKS brother Phillip Kumar Novick, The fireworks came out last With the announcement of this who died in Key West on May Monday night at the council year’s award of the David Craig 10, 2006. meeting when the preliminary Memorial Scholarship to Eric Congratulations: plan of subdivision (PPS) for Soderholm also comes the sincere – to Nirvan Sengupta of Lake- Springhill Lake was presented. thanks from those of us who re- crest Drive, captain of the Sci- In a surprisingly candid exchange, view applications and dispense ence Bowl team at science mag- in the face of AIMCO’s* obsti- the funds. net Kenmoor Middle School in nate, even fl agrant disregard for For all the reasons spelled out Landover. Nirvan’s team won the community’s wishes, council in the article about the award we the state level Science Bowl articulated Greenbelt values: a are extremely pleased to have championship and will compete suburban community with el- Eric Soderholm represent the Da- at the nationals in Denver next ementary schools our kids can vid Craig Memorial Scholarship month. The team was recognized walk to, ballfi elds to promote fi t- Fund (DCMSF). by a county council proclama- ness, shared community recreation Thanks to Eric and all his tion on Tuesday. Nirvan has facilities and home ownership. classmates for applying for the been accepted to the Science and AIMCO doesn’t appear to scholarship. We wish to thank Technology program at Eleanor share these values. all past and present donors for Roosevelt High School (ERHS) In the PPS, the site of the cur- their generous support of this starting in fall 2006. rent Springhill Lake Elementary endeavor. – to the following Greenbelters School is still under water – to We also extend an invitation who have been inducted into the create a storm water pond. to future donors/contributors who spring 2005 National Honor Roll AIMCO is doubling the hous- wish to join us in the cause and with an average of B or better: ing density of Springhill Lake, offer tuition assistance for ERHS Ayedee Manneh, Parkdale High already one of the largest rental students. Tax exempt donations School; Afus O. Ofosu, ERHS; complexes on the East Coast. can be sent to the David Craig Madupe Ojesanmi, ERHS; Dibesh

They proposed impressive signa- Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Shrestha, ERHS; and Anthony ©2006 AGNES CONATY ture residential towers, with rental Box 761, Greenbelt, MD 20768- Williamson, Kettering Middle units only. The for-sale housing 0761. School. “The weatherman says it's an upper level low but units required by Greenbelt will Thanks to all and congratula- – to Jonathan Lee Garber, Jr., I think it's the rain dance you did last week." be accomplished by subdivision tions to Eric! Leonie Penney’s eldest grandson. and selling the lots to another Doug Mangum, Jonathan, of Leesburg, Va., will developer who builds townhouses DCMSF be recognized as an Eagle Scout and multi-family units. President, at a Court of Honor on May AIMCO’s “rich recreational Class of ’79 28. He is the son of Olga Pen- On Screen package” features a privately ney Garber and Jonathan Garber. owned and operated club house His Eagle project consisted of “Water” – House of Widows for members only. The three designing and building a dock Opening Friday, May 19 at Old Greenbelt Theatre, “Water” ballfi elds promised earlier were Mamas and Papas and fi sh attractor at Franklin Park – set in India in 1938 – takes on the weight of widowhood tossed, because they took up too Meet on Wednesdays in Purcellville, Va. Jonathan is when law and custom decreed a widow be sequestered for life much land and would generate The Greenbelt Mamas and a member of Boy Scout Troop with others whose husbands have died. noise and parking. According to Papas meet every Wednesday 711, has earned 25 merit badges Writer-director Deepa Mehta has Chuyia (gifted Sarala), wid- AIMCO’s representative, attorney from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Babies, and has held positions as patrol owed soon after an arranged marriage at 7 to a man she never André Gingles, a competitive pre-schoolers and their parents leader, instructor and scribe. met, sent to an ashram home with 14 occupants. The forward- ballfi eld does not match the com- are invited to play group, where – to Eleanor Roosevelt High looking youngster is befriended by Kalyani (Lisa Ray), older, munity they are trying to build. the kids play and the adults swap School which won on “It’s Aca- independent and snared in outside ventures – including a liaison Since the future of Springhill parenting tips, tricks and support. demic” last week, beating out with a young follower of Ghandi. Vivid in its portrayal of the Lake Elementary School is in The group meets at the play- Richard Montgomery and Bowie widows’ plight, “Water” avoids editorializing and infuses lively the hands of the Prince George’s ground opposite the Greenbelt High Schools. changes of pace to keep the fi lm moving on its own terms. County School Board, Mayor Da- library. Every second Wednesday Ed Birner is at home recover- PG-13, 117 minutes. In Hindi, with subtitles. vis stressed the need for them to of the month is a potluck lunch. ing from head injuries after a fall. – Eli Flam listen to the community and have For more information call Tina Cards would be welcome but not a backbone. I, in turn, exhort Clarke at 301-474-9522 or send visits at this time. our elected representatives to re- an email to tina_clarke@comcast. Share your achievements and member the Greenbelt values they net. news of challenges with your articulated and to hold fast in the neighbors right here. face of AIMCO’s pressure to get Greenbelt approval in the next two weeks: “Remember the ballfi elds! Three of them.” NOTICE TO GHI MEMBERS News Review Joan Falcão AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SPRING GUTTER 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 *AIMCO is the owner/rede- CLEANING PROGRAM veloper of Springhill Lake Apart- [email protected] ments in Greenbelt. 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Community Events Greenbelt Baseball Major League Schedule Nursery School Holds Explore Stereo Planning Meeting Date Time Games Carnival and Auction Photographs For Film Festival Mon., May 22 6:00 p.m. Cardinals vs. Indians Tues., May 23 6:00 p.m. Orioles vs. Athletics Greenbelt Nursery School will The next Explorations Unlim- People interested in helping Wed., May 24 6:00 p.m. Rain Make up hold a kiddie carnival and silent ited meeting on Friday, May 26 plan a new International Cultural auction on Saturday, May 20 at 1 p.m. will host a presentation Arts Festival in Greenbelt are Thur., May 25 6:00 p.m. Indians vs. Athletics from noon to 4 p.m. The event by Dan Schlapbach on stereo asked to come to an organiza- Fri., May 26 6:00 p.m. Giants vs. Cardinals will take place on the front lawn photographs. tional meeting for the festival Fri., May 26 6:00 p.m.* Cubs vs. Lions of the Community Center. The Stereographs are made of two committee on Tuesday, May 23 at Fri., May 26 After Tigers vs. Orioles rain date is Sunday, May 21. separate images, each from a 7:30 p.m. at the home of Coun- Sat., May 27 10:00 a.m. Rain Make up Carnival games include a slightly different perspective, that cilmember Konrad Herling. Sat., May 20 1:00 p.m. Rain Make up moon bounce and face painting. are printed side-by-side to create The International Cultural Arts Festival is proposed for late Oc- There is a fee for admission to the illusion of a three-dimensional Major League Standings as of Tuesday 5/16/06 children’s games (see ad on this image. Schlapbach will discuss tober to coincide with the Utopia Film Festival which will feature American League W-L National League W-L page). Children’s entertainers the history of stereo photographs Orioles 10 - 1 Indians 8 - 1 Rick and Audrey will provide and hands-on experiences. a wide choice of international Athletics 5 - 4 Cubs 5 - 4 music. Silent auction items in- Participants will fi rst look at films. The rich diversity and clude a seven-course dinner for some examples from the history many talents of Greenbelt’s citi- Giants 4 - 6 Lions 3 - 8 10 at Marrakesh, a beach vaca- of stereo photography and then zens should also be featured at Tigers 2 - 4 Cardinals 1 - 10 tion rental at Rehoboth and a 20" they will produce their own ste- the Arts Center, the Community fl at screen television. reographs using digital cameras. Center and other venues. All games are played at McDonald Field unless noted. Imagine learning to dance the Greenbelt Nursery School is Those who have digital cameras *These games will be played at Braden #2. a nonprofi t parent cooperative in are asked to bring them and learn Latin “Salsa” at the Community its 65th year of operation. The how to “slide” the camera to cre- Center, see sculpture and listen school is certifi ed by NAEYC’s ate stereocards. to music from Brazil, taste the National Academy of Early Child- Schlapbach is an associate best of Swedish pastries at Chef hood Programs. The proceeds of professor of Fine Arts and the Lou’s or experience Celtic music this fundraiser enable the school director of the Photography Pro- at the New Deal Café and sample to offer quality pre-school educa- gram at Loyola College in Bal- an eclectic menu of foods from Kiddie Carnival and Silent Auction tion to families in Greenbelt and timore. He has exhibited his Nigeria, the Caribbean and other nearby communities. For more works in galleries and competi- nationalities. to benefi t Greenbelt Nursery School information visit the school’s tions, has taught workshops and Participants might take in a website at www.greenbelt.com/ given lectures and presentations play by a local East Indian play- Saturday, May 20, 12 noon to 4pm gnsk. on photography. He will open wright at the Greenbelt Arts Cen- Greenbelt Community Center For more information about his exhibit “A Stereoscopic Jour- ter or listen to interpretations of rain date May 21 the carnival and silent auction ney through the Land of UZ,” at Lebanese author Kahlil Gibran at call Amy at 301-474-6989. the Greenbelt Community Center the Greenbelt library. moonbounce, face painting, live kids' music Greenbelters Jose Morales, Ra- Gallery on Saturday, May 27. with Rick and Audrey Still Creek Discovery Explorations Unlimited is held mon Calla, Bob and Dea Zugby, every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at as well as New Deal Café pro- Children's admission to games $5 Walk Is on Sunday the Greenbelt Community Center. gram producer Richard McMullin fabulous items like a 7-course dinner for ten The National Park Service is This presentation will be held in have contributed their ideas to at Marrakesh; beach vacation rental at Rehoboth; holding a Still Creek watershed the Senior Classroom, #114. Ev- this concept and people willing 20" fl at screen TV discovery walk led by a park eryone is welcome to attend and to help are invited to bring their For info call Amy at 301-474-6989 or GNS at 301-474-5570 ranger on Sunday, May 21 at 1 questions are encouraged. Call ideas and join in. Call 301-345- p.m. The walk will begin in the 301-397-2208 for more informa- 9369 for more information and Sweetgum Picnic Area of Green- tion. directions to the meeting. belt Park. Walkers should wear sturdy, comfortable footwear. The walk will be on natural-surfaced foot trails, with some diffi - Greenbriar Community cult footing possible but the pace will be relaxed and there will be Support Maryland numerous stops to allow learning Sen. Paul Pinsky’s YARD SALE about the creek. Re-election this fall. Encounters with ticks and poi- Come to a fundraiser on (rain or shine) son ivy are possible this time of Tuesday, May 23, 6:30-9 p.m. year, so participants should wear at the home of the Jordans, long-sleeved shirts and pants to 17 Lakeside Drive FREE Pizza Night Saturday, May 20 ensure they are well protected. Light Refreshments The entrance to Greenbelt Park Paid advertisement May 25, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 9 to 2 is located between Kenilworth 6th -12th graders 7600 Hanover Parkway Avenue and the Baltimore Wash- Greenbelt Youth Center ington Parkway at 6565 Green- SPRINGTIME Nearly 20 vendors belt Road. To RSVP or for more BAZAAR Free Pizza and Games!!! information call the park at 301- Drop in & join the fun. 344-3944 or visit the park web Saturday, May 20 Hot dog stand from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. page at www.nps.gov/gree. SOUL’D OU✞ Youth Group Other refreshments for sale. 20 Vendors More info call John or Jody GHI Notes Carnival Games (301) 574-2488 301-441-1096 Upcoming meetings and Lunch, Baked Goods, events: Car Wash. Friday, May 19, 7-9 a.m. and Mowatt Memorial 5-7 p.m. – Voting for Board and United Methodist Audit Committee seats, GHI Church Thursday, May 25, 7:30 p.m. 40 Ridge Road, Enjoy Swimming?! – Board of Directors meeting, Board Room Greenbelt Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. – The Greenbelt Swim Team Needs You! Pre-purchase Orientation, GHI Come join us . . . Make new friends . . . Sunday, June 4, 12:30 to 4 Improve your strokes and endurance . . . Learn to fl y, butterfl y that is! p.m. – Home & Garden Tour, Greenbelt Elementary GHI School PTA The Greenbelt Swim Team's 2006 Summer season runs from May 30 to July 29. presents the Walk-in registration will be held on May 23 and 24, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Aquatic Center. At the Library Annual Spring Fair Fees are $35 per swimmer until May 30. Registrations received after May 30 will cost $40 Tuesday, May 23, 10:30 a.m. A Fantastic, Fun-Filled, per swimmer. There is a $50 Volunteer fee per family which will be returned if earned by – Cuddletime for newborns to Friends and Family Fiesta helping out with the many tasks the team has. Meets are held 8 AM to Noon each Saturday from June 17 to July 15, with the Divisional meet on July 22 and All-Stars on July 24. There 17 months with caregiver, limit • Food • Games • Crafts • • Scholastic Book Fair • are other meets with dates to be determined: B meets, the New Carrollton Relays and the 15 babies. Knights of Columbus Mini-meet. Wednesday, May 24, 10:30 • Rummage Sale • a.m. – Toddlertime for ages 18 • Silent Auction • Cake Walk • Swimmers practice May 30 – June 8 in the afternoons and June 13 – July 28 in the mornings. to 35 months with caregiver, limit MANDATORY PARENT MEETING and swim suit fi tting June 6 at 5:00 p.m. at GAFC. 20 children. May 20, 2006 Thursday, May 25, 10:30 a.m. Information and applications can be found at www.greenbelt.com/swimteam or at the GMST – Drop-in Storytime for ages 3 to 10am–2pm bulletin board in the Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center, 101 Centerway in Old Greenbelt. 5 years, limit 20 children. For any questions call Deborah Taylor at 301-345-2485 or [email protected] Greenbelt Elementary School or Leslie Hilliard at 301-474-7504. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 18, 2006 Church Bakes Bread Panel Discusses Underground Railroad Astronomical Society Obituaries For Beltsville Day Religious Right Map-Guide Available Star Party Saturday For the past several years, St. The Astronomical Society of A panel of local liberal reli- A map-guide, “The Under- John’s Episcopal Church of Belts- Greenbelt will host a star party Phillip Novick gious public fi gures will address ground Railroad: Maryland’s ville has participated in Beltsville on Saturday, May 20 at Northway Phillip Kumar Novick died the topic of “Responding to the Network to Freedom,” is now Day with a unique charitable Field. Members of the society on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, Religious Right” on Sunday, May available as a complement to fundraiser. To raise money for will begin setting up to view the in Key West, Fla. Mr. Novick 21 from 2 to 4 p.m., at Paint the booklet, Maryland’s Afri- “Bread for the World,” an inter- moon and other celestial objects was born September 5, 1958, in Branch Unitarian Universalist can-American Heritage Guide. national relief agency, St. John’s at approximately 8:15 p.m. Greenbelt. He lived in Green- Church in Adelphi. Maryland is the fi rst state in the members bake and sell loaves of In the event of rain or hope- belt until 17 years ago when he The panel of four speakers will nation to complete the map-guide. bread at Beltsville Day. All pro- lessly cloudy skies the event moved to Key West. be moderated by Paint Branch Co- These guides are distributed by ceeds go toward the charity. will be cancelled without further Mr. Novick was the son of minister Jaco B. ten Hove, who the Maryland Welcome Centers, St. John’s participates in this notice. Information about other John and Gita Novick and is sur- sees this as an opportunity to hear local tourism visitor centers and outreach as part of their mission events can be found on the soci- vived by two brothers, John and from lay people with fi rsthand ex- at sites in the collection. to alleviate hunger everywhere. ety website at http://www.green- William; sister-in-law Beth; and perience encountering forces from Visitors may also call 800- This is in fulfi llment of St. John’s beltastro.org/events.shtml. nephews Jacob and Benjamin. a religious spectrum that tends to 719-5900 or order via www. mission statement, which calls He will be remembered fond- tilt right these days. visitmaryland.org. the church to be “a beacon of ly by his many friends in both These four leaders have stories Christ’s love, offering hospital- Greenbelt and Key West for his and insights to offer, according ity and sustenance to all on their kind heart, his quick wit and his to ten Hove: Bruce Baker, inde- spiritual way.” Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church tall tales. pendent public policy consultant, This year, St. John’s booth raised as a Mormon “intellectual,” 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt can be found at the Beltsville now a Unitarian Universalist; Rob www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 Community Center, 3900 Sellman Boston, 18 years on the staff of Rev. Dr. Paul C. Kim, Pastor Road, Beltsville, on Sunday, May Americans United for the Separa- Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am 21 from noon to 5 p.m. Grief Support Group tion of Church and State, currently Prayer Meeting Wed. 6:45 pm Offered by Hospice assistant director of communica- Crossways Bible Study Tues. 7:30 pm Thurs. 10:30 am Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Clean Up May 20 tions; Abby Crowley, member Handicapped Accessible Come As You Are! Spiritual and Bereavement Care At Greenbelt Park of the Prince George’s Board of Center is offering a six-week be- Come help Greenbelt Park Education and director of profes- reavement support group for widows and the National Park Service sional development for Catholic and widowers. This support group is by cleaning up the campground Community Services; and Doyle designed for those who are grieving and painting picnic tables. Meet Niemann, assistant state’s attorney the loss of a spouse or life partner. at the Ranger Station near the and member of the Maryland The group will meet every Tuesday campground on Saturday, May House of Delegates, District 47. from June 6 through July 18, from 20 at 10 a.m. The raindate is The panelists will speak in 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hospice of the Sunday, May 21. turn, then interact with each other Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 10:45 am Chesapeake, 8724 Jericho City Drive Greenbelt Park’s entrance is and take questions during the in Landover. The registration dead- located between Kenilworth Av- afternoon event. Refreshments Weds. Worship: 7:00 pm line is Friday, June 2. enue and the Baltimore-Washing- will be served and the public is (Adult Bible Study/Prayer & Children's Ministry) There is a registration fee ex- ton Parkway at 6565 Greenbelt invited. cept for families whose loved one Road. Paint Branch Unitarian Univer- Helping People Connect with Christ and His Family through Loving Service was cared for by Hospice of the To RSVP or for more informa- salist Church is located at 3215 Chesapeake. To register call 301- tion, call Greenbelt Park at 301- Powder Mill Road in Adelphi (on 499-4500. 344-3944 or visit the park’s web the east side, a half mile south page at http//:www.nps.gov.gree/. of Cherry Hill Road). Website: Greenbelt Community Church www.pbuuc.org. Phone: 301- UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Fellowship with us at 936-3666. Living Word Embassy Hillside & Crescent Roads Springhill Lake Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings Recreational Center, www.greenbelt.com/gccucc/ Cherrywood Lane, Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church Sunday Worship Greenbelt 3215 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville/Adelphi Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org 10:15 a.m. Time 10:00 AM Every Sunday Daniel Hamlin, Pastor www.anointedwords.org; Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community [email protected]; 301-352-3657 May 21, 10 a.m. "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, "Recovery for the Rest of Us" the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." by Barbara W. ten Hove, co-minister with Jim Flaherty, worship associate Barbara W. and Jaco B. ten Hove, co-ministers St. John's Episcopal Church will sell bread to benefi t Muslims pray an obligatory Did ritual prayer (salat) fi ve times "Bread for the World" HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH at everyday. 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 Beltsville Community Center you 3900 Sellman Road know? Sunday, May 21 Sunday 8:00am Worship Service In the midst of our busy and hectic schedules, it is just a reminder that there is a noon to 5 p.m. 9:15am Sunday School/Bible Study 10:30am Worship Service higher authority watching; which helps us stay Questions, call 301-937-4292 on the track, a reminder that there is always the loving and caring God to fall back on whenever we feel down. It is a spiritual journey to meet the Lord and a comfort that brings peace into each individual's heart. Apart from this, of course a Muslim can call on his Creator anytime, for Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] God is the closest to him and is always there to answer his call.

To fi nd out more about Islam, call 301-982-9463 or e-mail us at [email protected] or visit the website www.searchislam.org. Catholic ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Community 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 of Greenbelt 301-474-4322 MASS Mass Schedule: Bring lawn chairs, pack Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Sundays 10 A.M. Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. a picnic basket, & join Municipal Building Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. us for FREE wholesome Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. family movies on the Pastor: Fr. Walter J. Tappe lawn! In the event of rain, Pastoral Associate: Fr. R. Scott Hurd the movies will be shown Baha'i Faith in the Church. "The bond or oneness of NO PETS—NO ALCOHOL! humanity cannot be effectively established save through the 05/12 Dreamer (Dakota Fanning-Kurt Russell) power of the Holy Spirit, for the 05/19 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World world of humanity is a compos- 05/26 Angels in the Outfi eld ite body, and the Holy Spirit is 06/02 Beauty & the Beast the animating principle of 06/09 Because of Winn Dixie its life." – Abdu'l-Baha' 06/16 The Great Race 06/23 The Iron Giant Greenbelt Baha’i Community 06/30 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang P.O. Box 245 Greenbelt, MD 20770 CVLI License #502012010 301-345-2918 301-220-3160 Snacks & Beverages are available www.bahai.org www.us.bahai.org Thursday, May 18, 2006 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5 Capitol Grounds Tour Offered Join Matthew Evans, senior landscape architect of the U.S. Botanic Garden, for a personal walking tour to see some of the City Information notable trees and gardens surrounding the Capitol on Friday, GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL CITY JOB OPENINGS May 26 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Municipal Building Tour is canceled if it rains. This May 22, 2006 - 8:00 p.m. Maintenance Worker III - $25,896/yr., F/T, M-F, 7:30-4:00. event is free; pre-registration re- Regular Meeting and Operate variety of vehicles, machines & equipment; ability to quired by calling 202-225-8333. understand oral and/or written instructions; perform heavy manual Public Hearing on the Budget labor for extended periods, often under adverse weather conditions; minimum 4 years experience as semi-skilled laborer with verifi ed COMMUNICATIONS references; valid MD Class “B” CDL with good driving record. Presentations Animal Control Offi cer: $30,139/YR. F/T. Patrol for stray • Memorial Day Poppy Presentation - Unit 136, American animals, transport animals, maintain impound facility, perform Legion Auxiliary inspections, issue warnings/citations for ordinance violations, give AUDITIONS • Honorary Animal Control Offi cer - Elaina Perry courtroom testimony, ability to carry out oral and written instruc- • Tree City U.S.A. Award tions. Min. 18 years of age, high school diploma/GED, experience for • Public Works Week – Proclamation working in animal care preferred, valid driver’s license, ability to • Life Saving Award - John Wojcik lift up to 70 pounds, run short distances, ability to work outside Death Public Hearing often during adverse weather conditions, ability to work fl exible and the Proposed FY 2007 Budget hours and occasional weekends. Proposed Real Property Tax Increase (Constant Yield Tax) Maiden Petitions and Requests (Petitions received at the meeting will not Aquatics Coordinator: $16.87/hr., F/T. Responsible for the staff- be acted upon by the City Council at this meeting unless Council ing, training, supervision, programming and mechanical operations by Ariel Dorfman of a large Aquatic & Fitness Center. Bachelor’s degree in Recre- waives its Standing Rules.) May 22 & 23 ation or related fi eld, or combination of education and experience * Committee Reports (Items on the Consent Agenda marked by * 7:30pm may be accepted. Current A.R.C. Lifeguarding and ability to obtain will be approved as recommended by staff, subject to removal from a Prince George’s County Pool Operator’s License required. AED, Cold Readings from Script the Consent Agenda by Council.) LGT or fi tness certifi cations desirable. Advisory Planning Board, Report #06-05 (Springhill Lake PPS) Greenbelt Arts Center Park & Recreation Advisory Board, Report #06-6 (Contribution/ Apply: City of Greenbelt Personnel Offi ce, 25 Crescent Road; call 123 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Recognition Group Applications) job line 301-474-1872 to have application mailed or download 301-441-8770 LEGISLATION application from www.greenbeltmd.gov. EOE www.greenbeltartscenter.org OTHER BUSINESS • Presentation on FY 2005 Financial Report OFFICIAL NOTICE • Selection of Audit Services for FY 2006 The Greenbelt City Council has scheduled a • Greenbelt Station – Covenants with Pulte Homes PUBLIC HEARING Monday, May 22, 2006, 8:00 p.m. Academy 8 • Springhill Lake Preliminary Plan of Subdivision CONCERNING THE PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR FISCAL Theatres • Program Open Space FY 2007 Annual Plan YEAR 2006-2007 FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND EACH OF Beltway Plaza Mall • Proposed Pawn Shop in College Park Center Court THE OTHER FUNDS OF THE CITY. MEETINGS GENERAL FUND BUDGET FY 2006-2007 301-220-1155 NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular REVENUES All shows starting before 6 p.m. Taxes ...... $16,759,300 Are ONLY $5.00 Council meetings are open to the public and all interested citizens are invited to attend. If special accommodations are required for any Licenses & Permits ...... 895,600 R = ID Required Revenue from Other Agencies ...... 963,300 (!) = No pass, No Discount Ticket disabled person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the Service Charges for Current Services ...... 1,845,100 meeting day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 Fines & Forfeitures ...... 695,500 Week of May 19 or e-mail [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. Miscellaneous Revenues ...... 317,600 ------TOTAL REVENUES ...... $21,476,400 FRI. & SAT. ------The Da Vinci Code (!) PG13 VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Volunteer to serve on City Council advisory groups. Appropriation of Fund Balance ...... 0 1, 2, 4:10, 5:10, 7:15, 8:15, 10:30 ------Over the Hedge (!) PG Vacancies exist on the: EXPENDITURES 1:10, 2:15, 3:05, 4:45, 5, 7:10, Arts Advisory Board General Government ...... $1,948,600 7:45, 9:30, 10:15 Park and Recreation Advisory Board Planning and Community Development ...... 883,300 See No Evil (!) R Public Safety ...... 8,356,400 1:20, 3:30, 5:45, 8, 10:45 Youth Advisory Committee (adult member) Public Works ...... 2,741,600 Poseidon (!) PG13 For more information, please call 301-474-8000. Social Services ...... 586,700 1:30, 5, 7:50, 10:10 Recreation and Parks ...... 4,542,100 Goal! The Dream Begins PG Miscellaneous ...... 143,300 1:25, 7:30 GREENBELT AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER Non-Departmental ...... 565,900 Mission Impossible III (!) PG13 Fund Transfers ...... 1,464,700 1:15, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 ------Akeelah and the Bee PG FREE TOTAL EXPENDITURES ...... $21,232,600 4:30, 10:10 Try me on for (Aqua)size! ------SUNDAY Come try a water aerobics class at the Greenbelt PROPOSED EXPENDITURE BUDGETS FOR OTHER FUNDS Aquatic and Fitness Center. This may be the perfect Building Capital Reserve Fund ...... $151,400 The Da Vinci Code (!) PG13 Cemetery Fund ...... 0 1, 2, 4:10, 5:10, 7:15, 8:15 type of exercise for you! Why not give it a chance? Debt Service Fund ...... 928,200 Over the Hedge (!) PG Replacement Fund ...... 399,000 1:10, 2:15, 3:05, 4:45, 5, 7:10, 7:45 Saturday, May 20th at 10am Class size is limited. First Come, First Served! Special Projects Fund ...... 90,000 See No Evil (!) R ------1:20, 3:30, 5:45, 8 Call 301-397-2204 for details TOTAL OTHER FUNDS ...... $1,568,600 Poseidon (!) PG13 ------1:30, 5, 7:50 Goal! The Dream Begins PG SUMMER CONCERT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS 1:25, 7:30 Capital Projects Fund ...... $1,477,300 Mission Impossible III (!) PG13 with the GREENBELT CONCERT 2001 Bond Fund ...... 1,500,000 1:15,4:20, 7:20 Community Development Block Grant Fund ...... 100,000 Akeelah and the Bee PG BAND WIND ENSEMBLE ------4:30 TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS ...... $3,077,300 TUESDAY, MAY 23 ENTERPRISE FUNDS MON. – THURS. 2:00pm Green Ridge House ...... $1,159,100 The Da Vinci Code (!) PG13 4:10, 5:10, 7:15, 8 GREENBELT COMMUNITY CENTER Over the Hedge (!) PG The Public Hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, FREE 25 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt, MD. This is the second of two Public Hearings on 4:45, 5, 7:10, 7:45 the budget. The fi rst was held on Monday, April 24, 2006. Public attendance See No Evil (!) R GREENBELT MUNICIPAL/PUBLIC ACCESS and participation are encouraged. All citizens of Greenbelt will have a reason- 5:45, 8:10 able opportunity to provide written and oral comments and to ask questions Poseidon (!) PG13 CHANNEL 71 concerning the entire budget. If special accommodations are required to make 5, 7:50 MUNICIPAL ACCESS: 301-474-8000: Monday, May 22 at this meeting accessible to any disabled person, please call 301-474-8000 no Goal! The Dream Begins PG 8:00pm: City Council Meeting/Public Hearing on Budget (live), later than 10 a.m. on the meeting day. Deaf persons are advised to use MD 4:35 Tuesday & Thursday, May 23 & 25: 10am & 6pm “Ask the RELAY at 711 or e-mail the City Clerk at [email protected]. Copies Mission Impossible III (!) PG13 Expert – Controlling Cholesterol and Healthy Cooking for One” of the proposed budget may be examined at the City Offi ces, 25 Crescent Rd., 4:20, 7:20 7:00pm ACE Literary Showcase, 8:30pm Replay of City Council or at the Greenbelt Library, 11 Crescent Rd., during normal business hours. Meeting. The budget is also posted on the City Web site at http://www.greenbeltmd. Akeelah and the Bee PG gov. For more information, please call 301-474-8000. 7:30 PUBLIC ACCESS (GATE): 301-507-6581: Wednesday & Friday, May 24 & 26 7:00pm “G-Mix DVD” 7:30pm Peace & Justice Kathleen Gallagher, City Clerk Coalition “Caucus: Mayors for Peace,” 8:30pm “Lady Windmere’s Fan” The Public Hearing will be cablecast live on Channel 71. Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 18, 2006

COUNCIL continued from page 1 Menu for Senior Nutrition Program of recreational opportunities and recommendation. In response, that would include an outdoor stages of the development, per the The Senior Nutrition “Food facilities. Hruby declared, “Staff will have a pool, tennis and basketball courts, findings, conditions and permit and Friendship” program pro- Terri Hruby, assistant director recommendation, with conditions, pocket parks with playgrounds, application processes. Condition vides lunches for seniors Monday of Planning, outlined the schedule next Monday.” stream valley trails and a play- 34 allows AIMCO to pay $20 through Friday at the Community for the planning review processes Roberts and Hruby discussed ing/event fi eld. million up front directly to Green- Center. Meals need to be re- in the days and weeks ahead. the confusing definitions of Herling’s questions about the belt schools or pay the higher served by 11 a.m. the day before A critical date is May 25 when “Green” and “Open” spaces and physical size of AIMCO’s alterna- surcharge fees ($40 to $60 million to assure suffi cient quantities of the county planning board will whether AIMCO’s counting in tive of pocket parks at SHL to over time) into the General Fund food are ordered. Call 301-397- consider AIMCO’s preliminary both these categories would en- compensate for the lack of ball- of Prince George’s County. “We 2208, ext. 4215 for information redevelopment plan. Another is hance the overall environment fi elds brought an answer that ball- believe it’s better if we know the or to make reservations. June 8, when that board must in Greenbelt. AIMCO’s esti- fi elds are usually three acres each. money goes into Greenbelt and Meals are served beginning at take action on AIMCO’s applica- mates include the medians in lots The conceptual site plan may rebuild the schools in that area,” noon. All meals include bread tion for redevelopment of Spring- and on roadways. Roberts noted have anticipated AIMCO’s setting Gingles said. and margarine, coffee or tea and hill Lake Apartments. Therefore that such medians usually infuse aside a total of nine acres but this Gingles then asserted there one percent milk. Menus for council needs to arrive at a uni- pollutants and chemicals during condition may be open to different are no ballfi elds “designated” in Monday, May 22 through Friday, fied response to AIMCO’s plan maintenance. interpretations. Herling returned the conceptual site plan but that May 26 include: by May 22. Davis added that these environ- to this point later when he said he and his client accept this as Monday – Vegetable soup Hruby said council was updat- mental questions remain a matter four one-acre pocket parks were an important issue. The pro- with crackers, bar-be-que beef ed in February about SHL/AIM- of concern in discussions with even less than two ballfi elds. posed recreational mini-package on a bun, cole slaw, warm baked CO’s positions “but a number of AIMCO. Hruby noted that staff City Manager Michael works well for SHL and the larger beans, lemon parfait. issues,” she said, “have evolved is working with their consultants McLaughlin strongly voiced his Greenbelt West community, he Tuesday – Older American’s since then.” and the developers to “reduce opinion that staff is working with said. Regarding the new SHL, he Month Celebration. All sites The “evolution” of positions the environmental impacts” but the developer and being mind- thought AIMCO’s plans “suited closed. between the developer and city conceded there will be negative ful of council’s position; indeed the population” who were ex- Wednesday – Grape juice, staff became a matter of some environmental consequences from the city had considered allowing pected to live there. Gingles ex- baked chicken with gravy, mashed heat and light in the middle of the SHL redevelopment. AIMCO greater density at SHL in pressed a willingness to continue potatoes, bean medley, cherry Hruby’s presentation. Council- These pertain in particular to exchange for three ballfi elds. “But working with staff and reiterated it turnover. member Rodney M. Roberts ex- access (roads, crossings, etc.) for staff cannot make the developer is not AIMCO’s intent to increase Thursday – Orange-pineapple pressed “disgust” at the manner in the new buildings being designed, kowtow to council’s position,” density beyond that of the concep- juice, Texas tuna on multi-grain which AIMCO has tried to get the especially the three towers that McLaughlin explained. tual plan. roll, sliced beets with onions, most from Greenbelt by giving the AIMCO plans for the Edmonston Councilmember Edward Putens Roberts asked staff if the con- field greens salad with chick least. He put it down to “greed” Road section. reminded everyone that he had ceptual plan approved by the peas, coconut cake. and “wiggling” out of its respon- Recreation Issues been quicker than most to al- county had maintained the condi- Friday – Navy bean soup with sibilities for recreation, schools, Under “Recreation” AIMCO low a trade-off in favor of some tion requiring three ballfields at crackers, sliced roast beef with landscaping costs and especially proposes to make many positive increased density if Greenbelt SHL. The rejoinder from Gingles mushroom gravy, mashed pota- not providing three ballfi elds for contributions but without acqui- got more open spaces at SHL was that he had referred only to toes, green beans, sliced pears. the SHL redevelopment. escing to the provision of three in the bargain. As if regretting the “drawings” in the conceptual The mayor and other council- ballfi elds at SHL. The conceptual this, he said of AIMCO, “Roberts plan. Hruby read from the plan surcharge for the number of units members went part of the way site plan included a specifi c condi- is right . . . and I support what conditions “to prevent confusion.” being developed. Raymond Pe- with this sentiment but rejected tion requiring ballfi elds, Roberts McLaughlin” and staff are trying It specifies “mandatory dedica- tersen, chair of the city’s Advisory any insinuation that staff might reminded those at the meeting. to achieve. tion” to include, at a minimum, Committee on Education (ACE), have ”negotiated away” positions He asked why would “we negoti- Putens also accused AIMCO of a 20,000 square foot recreational said that Councilmember Leta already taken by council relat- ate this away.” Springhill Lake is “greed.” He focused in the direc- center, a competition-size gymna- Mach had “summarized the is- ing to AIMCO’s upholding the a “failing community” in part be- tion of where AIMCO attorney sium and three competition-size sues very well,” concerning the “Greenbelt quality of life” stan- cause there are no ballfi elds there, Andre Gingles and other AIMCO ballfi elds. The option of substi- combination elementary-middle dards that had previously been the he explained. “This is ridiculous” representatives were seated and tuting monetary contributions for school for Greenbelt West. Sepa- subject of a council decision at – to pack residents like “sardines” declared: “You’ve gone too far fi elds would depend on the city. rating grades K-3 and grades 4-7, the time of Conceptual Site Plan into SHL “and require them to [and] I cannot support this [ap- Educational needs within the she had stated, would require two review. travel outside for recreation.” plication].” developed tier (Greenbelt Schools principals. Petersen was pleased Environmental Issues Hruby said the developer has The mayor seemed to concur are part of this tier) is less exact- the city is “forceful for education” Environmental issues pose yet proposed a recreation package that with Putens. The city had sup- ing on the developer. All the and added ACE is very concerned another stumbling block between is “basically rich” in amenities ported higher density from the developer needs to do is pay the about “capacity” in the schools. AIMCO and the city. but “there are no ballfi elds in it.” start so as to preserve open space Approximately 21 variance She added, “Staff wanted recre- but the applicant now proposes to requests have been made by ation provisions that would benefi t go well beyond the 12 stories – to AIMCO. This total is somewhat SHL residents and Greenbelt as a some 20 stories – and people on misleading, according to Hruby, whole,” and she listed contribu- the beltway “would be smacked 2006 because about half of them are tions of monetary benefi ts and fa- in the face” with AIMCO’s tow- 2006 really restoration issues related to cilities to be provided by AIMCO. ers, added Davis. She too was “currently disturbed” areas. When AIMCO proposes $1.8 million “disgusted” with the positions and dealing with these sensitive land for the upgrading of existing city responses of AIMCO. area “improvements,” any action facilities – possibly implementa- Gingles fi nally spoke for AIM- is considered an “environmental tion of the Northway master plan CO, his client. He suggested its impact.” Thus 7.9 acres are and the long-desired restrooms at proposals are essentially the same involved in restoration, she said, “Buddy” Attick Park. In addition, as those in the conceptual site and 2.2 acres will be impacted by AIMCO is proposing a new, larger plan. He “was wary” of respond- AIMCO’s SHL redevelopment. SHL Recreation Center to cost ing to the “various characteriza- Hruby explained that there are $3.8 million. These expenditures tions,” comments and concerns a “myriad of different environ- would benefi t the general public. until staff makes its recommenda- Only 6 Rehearsals – All on Thursday Nights mental issues” but the majority On the private side, AIMCO plans tions but he did want to say he Website: www.missgreenbelt.com involve stream buffers and fl ood a clubhouse and other amenities trusted that AIMCO will meet plain impacts and do not reach specifically for SHL residents its responsibilities at the different Call Natasha Jewell at (301) 352-8665 to register or for more information. the levels of degradation in previously impacted areas. A number of these new actions will benefi t the environment, said Hruby. The Friends Community School negative impacts are related to A Quaker School for Grades K - 6 AIMCO’s location of three high- Nurturing Students to Become: density towers (ranging from 12 to 18 stories) in the Edmonston Road   area of SHL.     The mayor commented it was  useful that staff is working with the environmental consultants ESA (Environmental Systems “SUMMER FUN” Day Camp Arts & Crafts ~ Sports& Games Analysis). Drama ~ Science Councilmember Konrad Her- and more ling anticipated having many more for Ages 5 - 12 questions a week or so from now. “What occurs if we do not have a recommendation by . . . May 25?” he asked, noting how much One week Session - 6/12-6/16 research councilmembers may Two week Sessions: 6/19-6/30, 7/3-7/14, 7/17-7/28 & 7/31-8/4 need to do and how long they Camp 9 AM - 3PM Extended DayCare Available may have to wait for maps and related material from staff. Hruby Call 301 699-6086, ext. 210 or 211 Friends Community School answered that the county review formoreinformationabout 4601CalvertRoad the school or camp College Park, MD 20740 cannot be extended. Davis explained that council F.C.S. does not discriminates on the basis of race, color & national origin. does not have to submit a positive Thursday, May 18, 2006 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7

Greenbelt Consumer Co-op Ad Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 18, 2006 Police Blotter BUDGET continued from page 1 Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department. Expenditures pending discussion: Dates and times are those when police were fi rst contacted about incidents. Update #3 has identifi ed the following list of expenditure items. 1. Savings from Police Offi cer Retirement ($40,000) 2. Maryland Municipal League Main Street Conference $1,000 Robberies 3. Community Visioning Process $5,000 May 10, 9:49 a.m., 6100 block 4. Speed Sentry Units/Traffi c Counters (2) $7,000 Breezewood Drive, the victims 5. Community Emergency Response Training Trailer/Supplies reported that they were doing $9,600 contract work in a vacant apart- 6. Natural Gas Fuel Pump (CNG) Maintenance $15,000 ment when two men entered 7. Pay Increase for Part Time Recreation Department Employees the residence through an open $52,000 sliding glass door. One of them 8. Changes in Proposed Amounts for City Contribution Groups was armed with a knife and an- ($1,600) nounced a robbery. After obtain- 9. Meals on Wheels Contribution $600 ing money from the victims, the 10. Greenbelt Theater Lease Changes $26,000 men fl ed the scene on foot. The 11. City-operated Post Offi ce retail outlet $15,000 suspects are described as two black males, both 18 to 20 years Net Total for Increased Expenditures: $ 89,600

of age, 5’8” to 5’10” with black PHOTO BY JIM DAVIS Three additional items on the expenditure list did not have pro- bandanas over their faces. Both Members of the Specialized Services Team from the Prince George’s jected costs. These items were listed as: were wearing black, long-sleeved County Sheriff’s Offi ce, Greenbelt Police and the Volunteer Fire 12. Offi ce Space for Planning and Community Development T-shirts; one also was wearing Department, worked together to apprehend a resident of Laurel 13. Additional Set Aside to GVFD&RS for Fire Equipment black pants. Hill who had barricaded himself in his home. Purchases May 10, 5:39 p.m., 5900 block 14. Allocation of Additional Funds to Capital Reserve and Cherrywood Lane, a man reported Replacement Funds that he was about to enter an apartment building when he was Barricade Incident Ends Peacefully approached by a man armed with On Monday, May 15 the coun- ened to burn it down and refused FY07 budget is slightly less than other property owners. a knife. The man demanded ty sheriff attempted to take a to come out. After an hour, with one cent on the tax rate. Another issue dealt with the money and began to search the 56-year-old resident of Laurel help from the Greenbelt police Additional Capital Projects expected increase in inspection victim’s pockets. After obtain- Hill Road into custody on an and fi re departments, the sheriff A total of $116,000 for four fees because of new develop- ing money, he fl ed the scene on order issued for an emergency was able to gain entry into the additional projects that could be ments taking place in Greenbelt foot. The suspect is described as psychiatric examination, leading house, where they found the man considered for inclusion in the West (Metroland and SHL rede- a black male in his twenties, tall to a brief stand-off with offi cials, hiding in a closet with a sword. FY07 proposed Capital Projects velopment). Council will likely with a thin build, wearing dark according to Cpl. Mario Ellis, The incident ended peace- were listed. These include two evaluate the current city fees for clothing. Community Affairs offi cer for the fuly with no injuries and the emergency call boxes, upgrades permits and inspections to assure May 10, 7:39 p.m., 6100 block Prince George’s County Sheriff’s patient was transported to Prince for security cameras in Roosevelt that the city is adequately com- Breezewood Drive, a man re- Offi ce. George’s General Hospital for Center, additional street resurfacing pensated for those functions and ported that he was riding a bi- The upset resident had barri- observation. funds for Plateau Place and work that they are not being subsidized cycle to a residence when he was caded himself in the home, threat- on drainage problems at locations by other property owners. Also approached by three men, one in Greenbelt East. Action on included in this category are sev- armed with a knife. The man was these capital items may not have eral items having to do with city pushed off his bike and one of the uttering, forgery, attempted utter- He was located and gave a false an immediate effect on the FY07 policies for employee benefits suspects went through his pockets ing and two counts of theft. A name to officers. A computer operating budget since they could and salaries. These include a looking for money. Finding no resident man was arrested and check using the suspect’s true be funded by other sources of rev- proposed prescription drug benefi t money, all three fled the scene charged with fi ve counts of forg- name revealed that he had an enue or not necessarily scheduled for retired city employees, a pro- on foot. There is no definitive ery, attempted theft, theft and open arrest warrant. He was for FY07. posed change in the approach for description of the suspects. possession of a forged document. released to the Department of Other Issues determining salary increases and May 10, 7:50 p.m., 6100 block Police responded to a report of Corrections for a hearing before The Manager’s Update #3 also performance pay, overtime prac- Breezewood Court. A man re- the nonresident attempting to pass a district court commissioner and lists several issues for consid- tices and regulations and whether ported that he was in his apart- an altered money order at the for service of the warrant. eration by council with no cost the city should consider joining an ment when a man entered the drive-through line at the Bank of Vehicle Crimes estimates. The fi rst item is the ex- enhanced state pension plan. residence by way of the unlocked America. The passenger in the Two stolen vehicles were re- pected 2-cent reduction in the state Although the manager’s update front door. He displayed a knife vehicle was found to be in pos- covered, one by Greenbelt police property tax rate. This would not did not provide estimates, it is and demanded the resident’s session of several altered money with no arrest made and one by affect the city’s FY07 budget but likely that the discussion at the wallet. A struggle ensued, at orders. Both were arrested and an outside department with two would lessen the overall tax bur- May 17 worksession will require which time the suspect displayed released to the Department of arrests made. den on Greenbelt homeowners and more fi nancial data. a handgun. He then took the Corrections for hearings before a Vandalism to, theft from and resident’s wallet and pushed his district court commissioner. attempted theft of vehicles were wife to the fl oor as he fl ed the Burglary reported in the following areas: GIVE BLOOD, GIVE LIFE residence. The suspect is de- May 7, 10:34 a.m., 22 Cres- 7500 block Mandan Road, 8000 scribed as a black male, wearing cent Road, a nonresident man block Mandan Road, Crescent 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (448-3543) a blue shirt, black pants and a of no fi xed address was arrested and Parkway, 5700 block Green- black bandana. and charged with fourth-degree belt Metro Drive, 6200 block Theft burglary, false statement and ma- Springhill Court and Beltway Jeannie Smith May 8, 2:27 p.m., 6038 Green- licious destruction. Police re- Plaza (two incidents). belt Road, a nonresident man sponded to a report of a person Quality and Personal Service was arrested and charged with sleeping in a vacant apartment. For All Your Real Estate Needs Tornado Safety Commission Only—No Extra Fees Safety Tips are brought to you by the Greenbelt Public Safety Cell: 301-442-9019 The Department is offering a reward of up to $500 for Advisory Committee Home Offi ce: 301-345-1091 information leading to the arrest and conviction of a When a tornado strikes know- Main Offi ce: 301-982-5899 suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the ing what to do and doing it can save your life. blotter. Citizens may anonymously report suspected drug Stay away from windows, 47-A Ridge Road activity by calling the Drug Tip Line at 301-507-6522. doors and outside walls. Protect Rare Find!! Two bedroom BLOCK END UNIT with CENTRAL your head. AIR, large family room ADDITION, 1/2 bath on main level, large In homes and small buildings, closet, separate dining room, wall-to-wall carpeting, large screened go to the basement or an interior porch, fenced and landscaped yard, attached garage and storage shed. room on the lowest level – a $299,000 Special NARFE Portrait Gallery closet or a windowless hallway. 53-E Ridge Road Meeting This Sat. Seeks Volunteers In high rises, go to interior rooms This two bedroom frame unit has an open kitchen, storage closet, The Northern Prince George’s In preparation for reopening or hallways. Closets work well wall-to-wall carpeting, ceiling fans, fenced back yard and has been County Chapter of the National on July 1 the National Portrait as they have no windows in most freshly painted. $177,900 Active & Retired Federal Em- Gallery is seeking docents to lead cases. ployees association invites all general tours of both the permanent If you are in your vehicle, get 6-C Hillside Road federal workers to a special meet- collections and special exhibitions. out and go to a nearby building. Two bedroom brick unit has a remodeled kitchen including maple ing and seminar on Saturday, No prior training is required to If no shelter is nearby, lie flat cabinets, dishwasher, new stove, new refrigerator, separate dining May 20 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 enter the program. in a nearby ditch or ravine and room, hardwood fl oors, washer and dryer, wall-to-wall carpeting, For information email BuffL@si. cover your head. ceiling fans, built-in air conditioner, stone patio and landscaped yards. p.m. The meeting will take place $240,000 at the St. Nicholas Church Hall, edu or call 202-275-1837. Listen for and adhere to any 8603 Contee Road, Laurel. When it opens on July 1 the watches or warnings for your Refreshments will be served National Portrait Gallery, part of area. Tornado Watch: tornadoes Coming Soon – 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths GHI and three prominent speakers are the Smithsonian Institution, will be are possible due to weather con- Coming Soon – Single Family Lakeside scheduled. housed in the Donald W. Reynolds ditions. Tornado Warning: a Coming Soon – 2 Bedroom Block, Attached Garage For reservations call Bob Haas Center for American Art and Por- tornado has been seen, take shel- at 301-937-7987. traiture at 8th and F Streets N.W. ter immediately if in the warning area. Thursday, May 18, 2006 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9

ACE continued from page 1 Youth Orchestra ® Concert at ERHS Edith Beauchamp, Greenbelt Realtor Colleen McAndrew is an 8th member of the Varsity Cheerlead- On Sunday, May 21 at 5 p.m. CALL DIRECT: 301-706-2385 grader at St. Hugh’s School. She ing squad. Shalay serves the the College Park Youth Orches- Selling or Buying a Home: Advice on current market value, pricing, exemplifi es consistent Christian community through the National tra will hold a free concert at positioning the home, internet & other advertising, writing and negoti- behavior and has a positive at- Honor Society and the home- Eleanor Roosevelt High School. ating the contract, financing options, and managing to settlement. titude toward others. She is a less shelter S.O.M.E. (So Others Directed by Kenneth Whitley, the Exceptional service, and I get paid only if you settle on the home. recognized leader in the class- Might Eat). She is the business group had its fi rst rehearsals in room. Colleen’s admirable be- manager of the school yearbook January and is now inviting the Ask me about havior in class and participation a member of “Who’s Who Among community, friends and family to fostering to adopt in both required and volunteer High School Students” and of its fi rst concert. – the most services earn her this honor. Metropolitan Scholars. Whitley led the D.C. Youth Or- Weichert, Realtors, Inc. rewarding addition to a Ryan Nguyen is a diligent Raheem Shobowale is a senior chestra for nine years and helped Greenbelt Office home. 8th grade student at St. Hugh’s at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. found and became director of the 7701 Greenbelt Rd, #100 School, a friend to all and a He is an excellent student, has re- Mount Royal Symphonic Orches- Greenbelt, MD 20770 Selling Homes in Greenbelt helpful young man in the class- ceived the US Achievement Acad- tra, a nonprofi t organization that 301-345-7600 room. He is consistently watch- emy Honor, the National Science offered musical instruction to Prince George’s & x200 the State of Maryland ing out for the welfare of others Merit Award, Lifetime and Hard children who would not otherwise SALESPERSON and often alerts his teachers when Worker Award at Rutgers Univer- have the opportunity to learn. He he notices another child in need sity Basketball Team Camp. Ra- now oversees the Middle School of a little extra attention. Ryan heem is Sergeant at Arms for the Music Program and directs two is a conscientious, hard working Student Government Association. vocal ensembles at Bryn Mawr student. He is a wonderful example of School in Baltimore. Middle School someone who cares deeply for his Hung Tran is an 8th grader school and his community. Patuxent Refuge at Greenbelt Middle School who Both Eleanor Roosevelt High has proven to be an exceptional School awardees received a $750 Displays Youth Art student since he relocated to scholarship from ACE. Winning entries in the Mary- Greenbelt last year due to Hur- Healy Scholarship land Federal Junior Duck Stamp ricane Katrina. He consistently Oliver Ventura, a senior at Competition will be on display at earned a 4.0 grade point average, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, the Patuxent Research Refuge’s won the Prince George’s County is the recipient of the Delegate National Wildlife Visitor Center Middle School spelling bee and Anne Healy Scholarship given during the month of May. is a member of the National Ju- to a graduating senior who is a For more information about Come to the nior Honor Society. resident of Greenbelt and who the Refuge or Visitor Center, visit COLLEGE PARK FARMER'S MARKET Sierra Simpkins is an exem- will be attending a Maryland http://patuxent.fws.gov or call 301-497-5760. Local farmers and vendors offering fresh fruits, veg- plary 8th grade student at Green- college. Oliver is an exemplary etables, garlic, bakery goods, jellies, potted herb plants, belt Middle School. She has student and the unanimous choice bedding plants, cut fl owers and herbal products dedicated herself to the highest of the school guidance counselors, and Justin Ross. School Board degree of achievement in her for whom he was their Spanish Member Jose Morales and Coun- 5211 Paint Branch Parkway honors classes. She is a mature translator. He is a member of the ty Councilmember Doug Peters (formerly Calvert Road) and model student and her teach- International Student Organization also attended. Peters has annu- in College Park – across from Airport ers are confi dent that she has a and will be attending Towson ally donated $2,000 to the ACE bright high school career ahead State University. scholarship fund and Healey has We're starting earlier this year! of her. A number of elected offi cials awarded a House of Delegates High School participated in the ACE awards scholarship. Open through November 18 Shalay Ward is a senior at ceremony including State Senator Look for the ACE awardees Saturdays from 7am – 12noon Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Paul Pinsky and State Delegates to be marching in the Greenbelt She is the captain and a four-year Anne Healey, Tawanna Gaines Labor Day parade. Some People Don't Smile in Pictures . . . Ask yourself if any of these areas may be affecting the beauty of your smile:

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Full house renovation, enlarged LARGE MULTI-FAMILY YARD is based on experience. Hours are fl ex- it., dining, bathroom, open-space design SALE – Lakeside North Apartment, This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome has a full, finished basement with ible between 8 - 3. Busy phone, MS downstairs, eat-in kit., enlarged closets, 430 Ridge Rd., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur- bathroom. Large screened porch, remod. kitchen & more. $304,900 U.C. Excel experience a plus. Fax resume to screened porch, much more. $290,000 day, May 20. Free refreshments. 301-982-4672 or call 301-982-0200. (reduced). Open House – Sat/Sun �� 12-4. Susan, 240-473-6817; Della (c) YARD SALE – Men’s and women’s LOST AND FOUND 301-802-1688. clothing, books, movies, CDs, offi ce Brick Townhome FOUND – Owner’s manual for 2005 and household items, jewelry and more. SERVICES Steps away from Roosevelt Center! This 2 bedroom all-brick home has a Honda Civic Hybrid. 301-474-4527 Saturday, May 20, 8-2. 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Garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 111 Centerway Suite 204 *Interest rate is annual percentage rate subject to change. baths & breakfast area overlooking woodlands. $355,000 SOLD Roosevelt Center Year-Round Service �� NOTARY Regina O’Brien, Enrolled Agent Affordable Housing 301-345-0272 GHI 2 bedroom townhome with hardwood floors & new paint downstairs; $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ new carpet on the top level. Updated kitchen & bath. $178,500 �� Brick Townhome on Corner Lot Potpourri This 2 bedroom home has central air and heating; a rarity for GHI! Close Anonymous Christian to Roosevelt Center - rear addition laundry room. $249,900 U.C. support for hurting people. �� Questioning personal signi- fi cance? Come and meet with Frame Townhome - End Unit other Christians who combine Great value in this 2 bedroom GHI home. Two bedrooms and two full prayer, scripture, praise and levels. Lots of improvements at a bargain price! Just $164,900. 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Certifi ed Technicians Backs To Woodlands Maryland State Inspections Three bedroom GHI townhome with addition and wooded backyard that 161 CENTERWAY ROAD overlooks Parcel One with lots trees and wildlife. $199,900 SOLD GREENBELT, MD 20770 (301) 474-8348 Your Greenbelt Specialists Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 18, 2006 Museum Lecture Focuses Pinsky Fundraiser Citizens Offer Feedback Planned for May 23 On the Mills Penny Scale Stuart and Elizabeth Jordan are On Public Safety Concerns hosting a fundraiser for District by Jill St. John, Curator 22 Maryland Democratic Senator by Jim Lara Paul Pinsky to help ensure his re- election to the senate in the fall. The next Green- both the advertising Having improved observa- Towing Legislation Pinsky played a major role in belt Museum lec- and the health and tion cameras and creating speed Other concerns mentioned successfully passing the Healthy ture will be “Which beauty industries and bumps along neighborhood roads were to have a change in the Air Bill in Annapolis this year. Weight? Scales and the climate of intense were some of the topics brought towing legislation policy, where The fundraiser will be held in Body Image during concern on the part up for discussion at the Green- tow truck drivers would have to the Jordans’ Greenbelt home at the Early 20th Cen- of American consum- belt Safety Committee Forum on accept credit cards as payment 17 Lakeside Drive on Tuesday, tury.” The presenta- ers with appearance, Tuesday, May 2 at the Commu- and not just cash; banning repeat May 23 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. tion will be offered health and weight. nity Center. The meeting, open offenders from the Roosevelt Light refreshments will be served. Tuesday, May 23 Young holds a to the public, allowed citizens Center for public intoxication and All supporters of Senator Pinsky at 7:30 p.m. in the master’s degree in to voice their concerns to the disorderly conduct and having fl y- are invited. Greenbelt Commu- the history of deco- Greenbelt Public Safety Advisory ers ready to be handed around the nity Center Multi- rative arts from the Committee (PSAC). community about recent crimes purpose room, 201. Cooper-Hewitt, Na- City Gets Emergency Committee offi cer Mary Craw- that have occurred. The lecture is free and will be tional Design Museum and Par- Satellite Phones ford invited people in the audi- Crawford then turned over given by Megan Searing Young. sons School of Design program The City of Greenbelt has ob- ence to discuss possible hazards the fl oor to Bill Holland of the This illustrated lecture will fo- and a bachelor’s in art history tained two satellite phones as part that should be taken into the Community Emergency Response cus on a specifi c penny scale, the and women’s studies from Johns of its Emergency Preparedness record and presented to the city Team (CERT). Those not famil- Mills New Modern, fi rst produced Hopkins University. She special- program through the Metropolitan council. One issue was to have iar with the group were informed in 1931. By examining both the izes in early twentieth century Washington Council of Govern- cameras set up at Roosevelt Cen- that people with the program deal scale itself and placing it in the design, social history and material ments’ Urban Area Security Initia- ter. Some are already stationed with handling people during times context of advertising of the era culture. Part of her personal col- tive (UASI). UASI is a federally there, it was noted, but these do of disaster. “We’re not police or it becomes clear that the Mills lection is included in the Muse- funded grant program. not rotate to view entire sections fi re rescue but have helped those New Modern has much more um’s current exhibit, “Living the The acquisition of these satellite around the Center. in need during Hurricanes Katrina information to offer than simply Healthy Life,” on display in the phones is an important component One resident suggested having and Isabel,” Holland said. The a weight reading in pounds and Greenbelt Community Center. of Greenbelt’s ability to communi- call boxes, which are common in group will work with emergency ounces. Young will explore the Contact the Museum Of- cate during emergency situations. some university campuses, where services personnel in providing intersection of early twentieth fice at 301-507-6582 or The two satellite phones are one can pick up the phone and assistance to victims in addition to century socioeconomic themes [email protected] for now available to city offi cials in be connected to the police in the crowd control and evacuation. such as mass production and additional information. the event that all landline and cel- event of an emergency. These CERT members go through industrial design, the growth of lular phone systems fail, as was measures are benefi cial, the com- 20 hours of training to have the the case during Hurricane Katrina. mittee responded, but would take necessary skills in preparing for One phone will be installed in a extra time and money to install and responding to emergencies. Lecture Features Art Deco fi xed location, while the other will the equipment. The issue will be All are volunteers who will help have mobile capabilities. “Emer- presented to council and updated the community year-round with gency preparedness is all about at the next forum meeting. neighborhood exercises, community Buildings of the Jazz Era planning and readiness,” stated Da- Speeding emergency plans, workplace safety vid Moran, assistant city manager. Another topic raised was con- and fi re safety education. Anyone by Virginia Beauchamp “The purchase and activation of stant speeding by Metro bus driv- interested in getting involved can these phones would have normally ers along Ridge Road where reach Holland at 301-345-0231. Those living in Greenbelt in the District of Columbia, also cost the city around $25,000. The there are crosswalks and stop PSAC is an advisory group 1983 when the Prince George’s saved through the arduous ef- UASI program has allowed smaller signs. Some residents say that working with the Greenbelt City County Board of Education de- forts of Striner’s group; the Hecht municipalities to improve their the signs are not really deterring Council on issues of public safety. cided to raze then-Center School Company warehouse, also on readiness for possible emergency drivers from going 45 mph when They advise and make recommen- to build a new up-to-date replace- New York Avenue; and the former situations.” He further expressed they should be driving at the 25 dations on issues concerning safety ment on the same site learned at Sears store on Wisconsin Avenue. that while “the city hopes that it mph limit. Residents said the of the surrounding neighborhoods. that time something new to them The Silver Theater in Silver will never have to use the satellite bus drivers are sacrifi cing others’ They hold forums on the fi rst Tues- about the history of architecture. Spring was already partially dis- phones and feels the catastrophic safety so they can stay on their day of each month to get feedback That took place when Richard mantled – at least its art deco sign scenarios that would make them schedule. from residents about their concerns. Striner, president of Washington’s on the façade was gone – when necessary are unlikely, the satel- One idea was to have speed For more information about PSAC, Art Deco Society, went into ac- Striner went into action to try to lite phone system is an important bumps built along the road or call the City of Greenbelt at 301- tion to save the old building, preserve the structure. It is now addition to our program.” signs reminding Metro drivers 474-8000. Residents can also which he described as one of the thriving in the redevelopment of that they have to follow the speed address the committee by calling 10 best examples in the nation of the shopping area of Silver Spring limit. 301-345-7203. the art deco architectural style. as a special venue for showing City to Receive The school was already listed fi lms of historic interest. Video Equipment on the National Historic Register Another theater of the style is The City of Greenbelt will be as part of the original New Deal the 800-seat Uptown Theater on receiving approximately $50,000 SELLING YOUR HOUSE? town. To demolish the school was Connecticut Avenue in Washing- worth of new videoconferencing “unthinkable,” Striner said. ton. The District of Columbia equipment as part of the National Call George Cantwell for Later the school board pro- armory and National Airport’s Capital Region interoperability the lowest commission rate 3 - 4.5% posed modernizing the building, main terminal building are other program. It is designed to link perhaps preserving only its façade. examples. So is the National Na- Emergency Operations Centers No added fees By a slight majority, however, val Medical Center in Bethesda. so that government offi cials could Greenbelt citizens voted to turn it Distinguishing all these build- communicate via videoconference 301-490-3763 (cell) into a community center and build ings are enhancements of artistic during a regional emergency. American Realty a new school on the old North design, such as the bas reliefs on This program is administered by End School site. the Greenbelt Community Center by the Council of Government 301-982-5899 Memories of those old battles façade or those on the Folger (COG) and is funded with federal in Greenbelt surfaced for some Shakespeare Library. Other ex- homeland security grant monies. members of the audience at the amples may be murals or deco- It has been determined that the Tuesday, April 18 lecture by Linda rative panels over doorways or Council Room is the best location Lyons of the Art Deco Society under the eaves. for this equipment. COG hopes in the very building over which to implement this program by the those battles had raged. Not that end of the year. PRELIMINARY AGENDA anyone mentioned them. Asian Film, Lecture MEETING OF THE Instead Lyons presented a dec- Artists’ Co-op Holds At Montpelier May 21 GDC AND GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS orous and comprehensive slide In celebration of Asian Pacifi c Open House May 21 show of the many examples of art Heritage Month, “Geisha, An Art- The artists of Passageways Thursday, May 25, 2006 deco buildings in the Washington ist’s Journey,” a fi lm and lecture Studios will hold their annual metropolitan area. GHI BOARD ROOM, 7:30 PM by Shizumi Shigeto Manale will spring open studios on Sunday, This was a style, she explained, be held at Montpelier Arts Cen- May 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. The that in many ways reflected the GDC Meeting Agenda Item: ter, in the Main Gallery located studios are located at 6001 66th jazz era of the 1920s, a period • 2006 Exterior Painting Contract – 1st Reading at 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Avenue, East Pines Center, River- between the two World Wars. on Sunday, May 21 from 2 to dale. She cited the Adams Building Key Agenda Items: 4 p.m. A reception will be held Passageways is a working art- of the Library of Congress, and • Certifi cation of Election immediately following the lecture. ists’ cooperative whose members later the Folger Shakespeare Li- • Board Reorganization & Election of Offi cers Shizumi presents this complex are drawn from Prince George’s, brary, as outstanding examples of • Designation of GDC Stockholders world from her own unique van- Howard and Montgomery coun- the style in horizontal design. The • Set Summer Meeting Schedule & New Board Training tage point as a contemporary ties. Artwork including printmak- Chrysler Building in New York • 2006 Addition Roof Replacement Contract – dancer and Japanese woman. ing, painting, sculpture, tapestry represented the vertical dimension 2nd Reading Reservations are required and and mixed media will be exhib- of the style. • Unpermitted 6' Vinyl Shed in Serviceside Yard, a donation is suggested. For ited with most work for sale. Among other examples well 1B Southway reservations and more informa- The public is invited to meet the known to members of the audi- • Proposed Picket Fence 10J Southway tion call 301-953-1993, TTY artists in their studios. Light re- ence were the Greyhound Bus • Proposed Serviceside Garden Window, 2K Eastway 301-490-2329. freshments will be served. Station on New York Avenue in Regular board meetings are open to members.