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Greenbelt Alliance Celebrates Cooperatives During October by Leta Mach

This is the second of two ar- Co-op Month began on ticles on celebrating cooperatives October 12, organized by the in Greenbelt. Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance October is Co-op month with (GCA) in the spirit of coopera- this year’s theme being, Coop- tion among cooperatives. Coop- eratives: Commit to Diversity, eratives are membership organi- Equity and Inclusion. Co-ops zations and voluntary and open celebrate people working together membership is the first principle to make their communities and listed by the ICA. Participation the world a better place for ev- is the second principle, where eryone. Cooperative principles members must use the services and practices governed by the of the cooperative in order for it International Cooperative Alliance to be successful. Greenbelt co- (ICA) form the basis for today’s operatives have put membership cooperative principles as prac- and participation into practice in ticed here in Greenbelt. See CO-OPS, page 11

PHOTO COURTESY KATHY REYNOLDS KATHY COURTESY PHOTO Halloween 2020 in Greenbelt: The Support and Appreciation Group for the Greenbelt Police and Fire Departments sponsors a Three Brothers thank you lunch for both departments. From left (in uniform): Firefighter Paul Focusing on Fun and Safety Fukem, Technician John Lopez, Firefighter Randy Krob and Firefighter Ellis Freeman. Also by Allison Mollenkamp pictured are group members, from left, Charlene Backstrom, Claudia Jones and Kathy Reynolds. Royal Farms Loses Council Vote But Wins Carte Blanche by Cathie Meetre In its regular meeting on Mon- ity of council voted to oppose the discussion concerned the position day, October 5, the Greenbelt application, despite concerns by the city would take with respect City Council voted to oppose the the minority that the city would to that plan though, as Council- Royal Farms application to the thereby lose any leverage with member Judith Davis noted and county to build a gas station, a the developer over concessions Councilmember Emmett Jordan convenience store and an addi- negotiated by the city’s planning agreed, the city has no authority tional commercial building at the department. over zoning and can only recom- intersection of Greenbelt Road The Royal Farms Detailed mend or oppose. Though neither and Capitol Drive, near Capitol Site Plan (DSP) faces a county favored the project, Davis’ and Cadillac. A four-to-three major- hearing on October 15. The Jordan’s argument was one of KEM KING BY PHOTO expediency – that without power Enthusiastic carvers prepare jack-o-lanterns for the pumpkin over the outcome, the city was walk in October, 2018. better served by taking what con- Este artículo está disponible al volunteer-organized pumpkin cessions it could negotiate than to en español en nuestra página walk will not take place this year, finish up with the development as web www.greenbeltnewsreview. but will likely be replaced by a first proposed, without any of the com. scavenger hunt. negotiated sweeteners. COVID-19 won’t stop Hallow- Fall Family Fun Week will Developer Concessions een festivities, but it has altered combine the costume parade usu- City Director of Planning and them. The city’s fall events have ally held at Roosevelt Center, Development Terri Hruby and been combined into a Fall Family and the Halloween celebration Community Planner Molly Por- Fun Week to be held at Schrom ter were present to discuss the Hills Park next week. The usu- See HALLOWEEN, page 6 See COUNCIL, page 8 Greenbelters Can Help CARES What Goes On Assist Local Families in Need Monday, October 19 8 p.m. City Council Workses- by Jim Fischer and Susan Walker sion: GHI Board of Directors Tuesday, October 20 COVID-19 is an ongoing cri- ers. They earn minimum wage, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Flu sis for the Greenbelt community. which often is not a living wage, Shots, Beltway Plaza Many residents are facing evic- and consequently work multiple Wednesday, October 21 tion and can’t meet basic needs jobs. Evictions can affect the 8 p.m. Council Worksession: because they lost their jobs due family’s ability to get new hous- Greenbelt Road Task Force to the pandemic. They have used ing, lower their credit rating and

PHOTO BY ELISABETH KEVORKIAN ELISABETH BY PHOTO All council meetings are all their resources, including re- diminish their long-term physical On October 9, members of the Gifts From the Heart knitting and virtual. See the meetings cal- tirement savings, and they owe and mental health. crocheting group gather outside near the Community Center endar at greenbeltmd.gov for rent. Without help, families may The city has received with roughly 400 items they made, including hats, scarves and agendas and information on end up in their cars or on the $380,000 in Federal Cares Act baby items. These will be delivered to school children, Children's public participation in these street. funding for rental assistance Hospital, and elsewhere. This was the group’s first meeting since meetings. The impact of evictions is a through the Prince George’s March 7. From left, Sheila Leiss, Elizabeth Cockerham, Brenda Flu shots require preregis- spiraling crisis. In the experience County government. This will McKinney, Mary Ann Hartnett, Helen Johnson, Kathleen Bur- tration at vaccineconsent.com of Greenbelt CARES and the help 100 to 125 families but rus and Eva Stattel. Not shown are Penny Martin and Elisabeth and are definitely not virtual. Greenbelt Interfaith Leadership can only be used for citizens or Kevorkian. Association (GILA), most renters facing eviction are single moth- See CARES, page 9 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 15, 2020 Letters to the Editor

Septuagenarians about how much we love you Councilman Todd Turner and his and the half-century we fought office in conjunction with Christal Sought for Research to save you. We told them how Batey of Greenbelt CARES. The Many older Greenbelt resi- we took you into our hearts and Greenbelt Golden Age Club were dents take extra precautions to made you family. They said they the notifiers to many of us in isolate and reduce their risk of would leave you alone, but now Greenbelt. contracting the virus that causes they’re back with plans to destroy I don’t know if there will be COVID-19. Individuals over age you. another distribution, I can only 70 have suffered a larger share of “With all that said, there’s a hope so. If you’re a senior and deaths as compared to other age sizable new generation visiting you’ve missed these two times, groups. As the pandemic drags you, dear woods, with eyes filled contact CARES to get on the list. on, it can be hard to feel con- with wonder. I wish they knew I’m attaching this photo from nected to a solution. how much you need them right Councilman Turner’s Facebook Please consider signing up now, that your future could be page. It shows Turner, Batey and for the COVID-19 Prevention doomed without them. They’ve their respective staff. Network (CoVPN) funded by never had to step inside the lion’s Ellen Weiss the National Institutes of Health mouth and with their lives so and devoted to creating life- busy I wonder if they will. Can Save the Pine Trees saving vaccines and treatments. you pray with me, Great North- We appreciate Mark Hanyok’s The network recently made a woods?” letter to the editor “Lake Park to special appeal for study par- “You might think some com- Lose Many Trees....Soon!” pub- ticipants over age 70. If study mittee or group of people are lished in the October 1 issue of participants reflect the diversity going to stop this train but the the Greenbelt News Review. In of the overall population better, only hope that stands between his letter, Mark asks council to then we will all have the right the Northwoods and this barrel- Se Habla Español reconsider their decision to cut prevention and treatment op- ing carnage is all of Us. Please, down the pine trees at the Buddy Vaya a nuestra página web greenbeltnewsreview.com tions. Registering takes just a reach out to the groups, write let- Attick Lake Park. para ver artículos en español. few minutes and involves no ters, find out what you can do to We agree with Mark. Coun- commitment. The registry will No Build this train. After all, in cil should reconsider their deci- See our website, greenbeltnewsreview.com, for contact those who match criteria your shuttered, homebound crisis, sion to cut down the beautiful articles in Spanish. for specific studies. Please visit She, was there for you. Can you pine trees that have graced the coronaviruspreventionnetwork.org kindly be there for Her? entrance to the Lake Park for or call toll-free 866-288-1919 to I then faced the fullness of the many years. Mature trees such help make a difference. I signed Great Forest. You are an unstop- as these offer so much to people Letters Policy up several weeks ago but haven’t pable giver. You are the friend of and wildlife. The News Review reserves the right not to publish any letter been matched to a study yet. the child in all of us. Whatever According to the University submitted. Letters are considered accepted when published. Together, we can support the may come, Northwoods, know of Maryland Extension Service, All letters must include the letter writer’s name, physical ad- search for new medicines and one thing. You are Loved. Sixty these native trees provide large dress and telephone number. Only the name will be published; protect each other. years of citizen’s intervention has cones of nutritious seeds eaten the News Review will consider withholding the Johanna Goderre your trees still swaying under the by at least 38 bird species. The name upon request. full moon. All over Greenbelt and evergreen foliage provides cover All letters are subject to editing for reasons of beyond people are fighting for The Northwoods: throughout the year and nest sites space, libel, privacy, taste, copyright and clarity. you. Many hearts, young and old, for birds in summer. In addition, The Pandemic, Maglev beat for yours.” I hiked out to the deep woods the trees provide shade for people Paul Downs and wandered to the edge of in the summer months. Chair, Committee to Save the Blueberry Hill to share some We have observed a lot of Green Belt news with my friend. “Hello trees being cut down in Green- Great Northwoods! There’s belt over the last few years. We Greenbelt some things I need to tell you.” A Big Thanks would like to see more protec- I looked back toward town. As a senior citizen living here tion of our mature trees. Mature “They’re going through a lot in Greenbelt on a fixed income, trees mean a lot to both people News Review right now since the pandemic I’d like to give a big thanks to and wildlife and it does not go AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER struck. It swept across the world everyone connected to the Senior unnoticed when they come down. and we’ve had to shutter and Free Grab and Go Meals distri- We are sending an email di- 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 isolate ourselves. And yet, on bution that occurred on Friday rectly to council encouraging Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 behalf of many Greenbelters, I morning, October 9. I was one them to reconsider the plan to cut [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) wish to say thank you. In recent of the 250 lucky recipients of an these trees. We hope others will [email protected] (ads) months I have seen so many enormous box of fresh fruit and do the same. Email council at [email protected] (billing) flock to your standing cathedral. vegetables, a cut-up chicken and [email protected]. website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com In their time of crisis many have another box with frozen meals to Brian and Donna Almquist been soothed by your endless carry me through the next few Greenbelt Advocates for Envi- Presidents: Alfred M. Skolnik, 1959-1977, Elaine Skolnik, 1977-1985 wildness. Thank you, Northwoods weeks. A travel kit with a mask, ronmental and Social Justice Mary Lou Williamson, Editor Emerita on behalf of all of us. hand sanitizer and disinfectant Gary Childs, Editor “And yet, I am sad to say the wipes was also distributed. peddlers of maglev are back with This was the second distribu- See LETTERS, page 4 STAFF a new plan. They heard our story tion by Prince George’s County Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Ann Bauman, Kathryn Beard, Judy Bell, Letty Bonnell, Jerry Bonnell, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Alan Burt, Rick Coleman, Jill Connor, Jeannette Connors, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Leigh Ellis, Ana Fernandez-Napp, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, Jim Giese, Patrick Gleason, Jim Gray, Mary Halford, Amy Hansen, Butch Hicks, Peggy Higgins, Donna Hoffmeister, Larry Hull, Jeff Jones, Tom Jones, Suzette Joyner Thompson, Jennifer Jurling, Lesley Kash, Elisabeth Kevorkian, Amina Khalifa, Sue Krofchik, Michael Kusie, Sandra Lange, Amanda Larsen, Sylvia Lewis, Marcie Lissauer, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Neil McFarb, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Rahul Mehta, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Carolina Napp-Avelli, Patricia Novinski, Diane Oberg, Julie Rapp, Peter Reppert, Sandy Rodgers, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Carl Seely, René Sewell-Raysor, Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Beth Terry, Beth Tindall, Nancy Tolzman, Jeff Travis, Joanne Tucker, Jan Wolf, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby.

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Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. PHOTO COURTESY TODD TURNER TODD COURTESY PHOTO OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -8 p.m. County Council Chair Todd Turner, Greenbelt Community Resource Advocate Christal Batey and Office is currently closed to the public. Please phone or email. their respective staffs stand outside the Community Center with the Senior Free Grab and Go Meals GNR external office door mail slot is located up a few stairs 25 yards left of the on October 9. Community Center’s east door near the municipal building. Thursday, October 15, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events Fall Family Fun Week Utopia Film Festival Zoom Star Party Sat. Support BLM Golden Age Club News Greenbelt Recreation is ex- The Utopia Film Festival Vir- The Astronomical Society of Legislation The Greenbelt Golden Age cited to offer a Fall Family Fun tual starts this Saturday evening, Greenbelt will host an online The public is invited to partici- Club is meeting again, virtually, Week. Come in costume October October 17 at 7 p.m.online. All (Zoom) star party, free and open pate in demonstrations held every that is. The group is now meeting 19 to 22 for a special treat from programs this year are offered to the public, on Saturday, Octo- day at the Municipal Building, at its regular time, 11 a.m. each the Greenbelt Police Department. free. ber 17, starting at 7:30 p.m. The 100 Crescent Road. The purpose Wednesday via Zoom or by tele- Enjoy pumpkin carving and/or There will be a virtual open- theme of the event is small plan- of the demonstrations is to make phone call-in. The club invites all scarecrow making. ing night reception and screen- etary nebulae, of which there are people aware of local legislation Greenbelt seniors to participate, For pumpkin carving, Green- ing of one of this year’s feature many currently high in the sky relevant to Black Lives Matter whether a current member or not. belt Recreation will provide a films, with filmmaker Q&A to since the Milky Way is directly issues. To join the Zoom or phone list, pumpkin for each paid registrant follow. All are invited. overhead at about this time. As For example, the group of contact Rebekah Sutfin, thera- and a pumpkin carving kit for The opening night film, Ille- always, all are welcome, whether demonstrators encourages passers- peutic recreation supervisor for each household. Participants are gal, gives a realistic look at the ASG members or not. The two- by to express support for Anton’s senior and inclusion programs, at welcome to bring their own carv- refugees and hopeful immigrants hour event will be canceled if Law, a bill before the Maryland 240-542-2056 (leave a message) ing tools. arriving at the U.S.-Mexico bor- it is hopelessly cloudy. Zoom House that would establish a or at [email protected]. For scarecrow making, Green- der. National Hispanic Heritage connection details may be found statewide standard for law en- In recent weeks, members belt Recreation will provide the Month ends this week so the film on the Events calendar on the forcement and use of force, as have gathered to share news of straw and twine, as well as a is a timely look at the people website greenbeltastro.org. well as setting standards for trans- what they have been doing since demonstration on constructing who are our neighbors. parency in policing. the last meeting, glad to see the perfect scarecrow. Participants Immigration is also a major The demonstrations take place people’s faces again. They are must bring their own scarecrow political issue currently. Human Candlelight Vigil also having presentations again. The weekly candlelight vig- Monday through Saturday from 5 clothing. rights is the theme for this year’s Recently, Donna Peterson had a il formerly held at the corner to 6 p.m. and on Sundays from All activities will occur on abbreviated but exciting film slide presentation on Abraham of Hanover Parkway and Ora 10 to 11 a.m. the outfield grass of the Schrom festival. Lincoln containing thoughts of Glen Drive has been relocated. Hills softball field. Designated Check out the ad below for Lincoln from his contemporaries. It is now held on the second Purple Light Nights areas (painted circles) will be more details, schedules and direc- The October 21 meeting will and fourth Saturday of every October is National Domestic marked and shared by household tions on how to join in. include birthday celebrations. month from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Violence Awareness Month. Show members, ensuring proper dis- Karen Haseley will be presenting intersection of Breezewood Drive support for Purple Light Nights tancing for different households. at the October 28 meeting. She and Cherrywood Lane, near the by letting a purple light shine on Participants may bring their own Voter Information a porch, business or windowsill will give an update on her cur- The Eleanor and Franklin Shell station. The purpose of chairs or blankets. Upon arrival to remember the women and rent activities as well as leading Roosevelt Democratic Club is these vigils is to provide com- all registrants must complete/ men who have lost their lives to the group in an Ageless Grace hosting voter information tables munity members an opportunity pass a quick health screening and domestic violence and those who exercise, a brain fitness activity at several locations throughout to gather with candles and signs temperature check. Masks must have survived and bring hope to that many Golden Agers are fa- the Greenbelt and College Park and to engage in dialogue to bet- be worn by all participants when those who are still being abused. miliar with and enjoy. areas. Weather permitting, infor- ter understand one another and not in their designated household Shine a purple light and join mation on voting requirements, to understand issues of policing area. the Greenbelt Police Department absentee ballots, registration, as well as sources of racism. All Participants are asked to wear in letting abusers know that do- voting locations and drop-boxes are welcome to join and it is not costumes. A photo-op station will mestic violence has no place in will be available to the public necessary for participants to bring be available to capture all cos- our community. Purple light bulbs between the hours of 1 and 4 a candle. tumed participants. Pre-registra- will be given out at the Green- p.m. every Saturday, concluding tion is required at bit.ly/2FgvrVr belt Police Station, 550 Crescent on October 31. or on the Greenbelt RecLink Haunt the Highway Road, in the communications sec- Outdoor table set-ups will be website. Walkup registrations will Greenbelt residents will be tion (dispatch) until all are gone. not be permitted. Registration is placed at the Giant Supermarket hosting Haunt the Highway limited to Greenbelt residents and at Beltway Plaza, Roosevelt Cen- marches, scheduled for Sundays, Seeking a Better World Through Film each session will accommodate ter and Lake Artemesia. October 18 and 25 and Novem- a maximum of 30 participants. To volunteer to help an- ber 1. The marches will be- Q&A All family members attending swer questions or for more gin at the Municipal Building with an activity must be registered, information, send an email to at 10 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. Filmmakers regardless of age, but children [email protected]. Participants will march up the under 3 years old will not be Include name, email address and sidewalk to the intersection of charged a fee. telephone number. Date and loca- Southway and Greenbelt Road. Special Free Virtual Film Showings tion selections will be handled on During these recurring Haunt the Enjoy special screenings with Q&A discussion by the a first-come, first-served basis. Highway events, the names of Þlmmakers from the comfort of your home. Zoom Cooking Class Emailed confirmations responding over 80 Black victims of police Space is limited to the Þrst 100 registrants. With Ellen Weiss to requests will be sent within 48 brutality will be recited. The final Mishkan Torah Synagogue is hours of receipt. march will be held November 1, Join us for Opening Night Sat. Oct. 17, 7pm proud to announce the second of which is All Saints Day, a Chris- a series of Zoom traditional Jew- Illegal- Director- Nick Alexander tian holiday honoring all saints, ish cooking classes on Sunday, known and unknown. No advance Zoom virtual showing Sat., Oct. 17th, 7pm October 25 at 12:30 p.m. registration is required for those The realities of refugee and aspiring immigrant Ellen Weiss has been a Mish- wishing to participate in any of Latinos as told by one who ßed the kan Torah leader since moving the marches. 1980 civil war in Salvador. to Greenbelt in 2002. She has been Sisterhood President and has DeÞnition of Insanity- led catering at many synagogue Director-Gabriel London events. She will demonstrate her Zoom virtual showing Mon., Oct. 19th, 7pm mother’s recipe for tzimmes – an Sponsored by The New Deal Cafe Reel and Meal autumn dish whose core elements A progressive approach to police, social services and the judicial are root vegetables. Join Weiss system aimed at rehabilitation as opposed to incarceration for mentally challenged persons in Florida, which can be a model for for a new way to brighten up improvement to all other areas in the US as well. sweet potatoes for an autumn holiday meal. Like A Woman- Director Gail Mooney Participants must RSVP by Zoom virtual showing Sat. Oct. 24, 7pm noon on Friday, October 23. This Inspiring bios of women excelling in careers will allow time to send the recipe typically dominated by men. and the zoom link and for par- ticipants to shop for the necessary ingredients. To make a reserva- Suppressed:The Fight to Vote tion, call 301-474-4223 or email Documents how Stacey Abrams “lost” the waysandmeans2@mishkantorah. Gubernatorial election in Georgia in 2018. org. Classes are open to the en- Will Anyone help Save AmericaÕs Small tire community and there is no Businesses Two Films Directed by R. Greenwald charge. Donations are welcome. A short about the realities of the recent Cares Act Both Þlms on Zoom virtual showing -Mon. Oct. 26, 7pm For Zoom connection and tickets check out our website- www.utopiaÞlmfestival.org To view trailers and future announcements check out our facebook page - Utopia Film Festival

To join the viewing you will need to send us your email with choice of Þlms- utopiaÞ[email protected] and download the zoom.com app. We will email you the codes to access the Þlms the day of the viewing. PHOTO COURTESY MISHKAN TORAH COURTESY PHOTO Project of Greenbelt Access Television GATe Ellen Weiss Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 15, 2020 GHI Fee-deferral Fundraiser Letters continued from p.2 Declares Notable Success Develop Alternatives would also travel north to Bal- sions. by the GHI Communications Committee Greenbelt’s broad and deep timore for those who worked To help get that effort going opposition to the state’s proposal in that area. Unfortunately, too to develop effective alternatives, The member-to-member CO- The campaign raised enough to build a rapid rail system is often the trains would be late I have written to the coalition’s VID-19 relief fund campaign funds to forgive all deferred based largely on the harm to our arriving. leader, Stewart Schwartz, re- spearheaded by Cynthia New- fees. A total of $12,265 was environment caused in numerous Improving MARC’s service questing that it consider helping comer and Jason Luly has been a raised from 68 supporters in ways. In fact, it will change our would be helpful, and actually out our task force. A request rousing success. just a little over two weeks. environment and our quality of putting into effect a real county from the city would further in- Because the COVID-19 fi- Newcomer stated that she and life if it is built. Further, this rail- and metro bus service to Metro dicate how serious the city, and nancial crisis has greatly affect- Luly were “blown away” by the way would serve the wealthiest and MARC stations as well as its prospective task force, are in ed some Greenbelt Homes Inc. outpouring of support in such among us and not significantly work sites would be one option offering positive alternatives to (GHI) members, GHI allowed a short amount of time and are reduce the congestion that propo- to consider. Part of improv- the maglev proposal that would members to defer up to four grateful to live in such a caring nents contend that it will. ing our bus service would be to improve our commuting and be months of cooperative fees under and generous community. All seven Greenbelt City bring back the bus service from good for the environment. a special emergency fee deferral For now, the campaign has Councilmembers have spoken the Greenbelt Metro Station to Konrad Herling policy. GHI members Newcomer been suspended. If Newcomer against the proposal being imple- BWI and other sites that were and Luly wanted to help shoul- and Luly learn that more fees mented and now intend to create en route to BWI. I recall when No Peaceful Walks der this financial burden for the have been deferred, they will re- a MARC official indicated at a task force. I think that’s ter- I love to take my dog for affected members and worked open the campaign and publicize a public worksession that too rific. But the task force should walks around Greenbelt Lake. diligently with the GHI Board of the new goal. As Newcomer few folks were using the ser- seriously consider what viable I can no longer do that during Directors over several months to stated in a recent Facebook post- vice, (which contrasted with my options need to be explored to the month of October because create a crowd-sourced fund on ing, “Thank you again for all experiences, and that of fellow address what is reported to be my rescue dog is terrified of the chuff.org. GHI members and oth- you did to make this campaign residents including members of the serious congestion between jump-scare Halloween anima- ers could contribute to the fund a success. Together we’ll face our council), a rider offered an Washington and Baltimore. The tronics put up by a few houses to offset the monthly fees de- COVID-19 and other challenges excellent suggestion: “Improve state’s Secretary of Transporta- whose backyards border the walk- ferred by those GHI members fi- that confront our community.” your marketing.” tion reports it is the worst in the ing path. Sure, if it’s the week of nancially affected by COVID-19. Improvements to MARC country, even surpassing that of the 31st and you’re out anywhere and Metro bus service provide the Los Angeles area. Explor- near sunset, hijinks are to be just one aspect that a task force ing alternatives to addressing expected. However, I think the should explore. For other insights this congestion is critical for a first few weeks of the month at 3 and possible suggestions, I would task force’s efforts to be taken p.m. should be a time when one recommend contacting the Smart seriously by a broader audience can enjoy the fall beauty of the Growth Coalition. The organiza- of the general public and policy Lake without being dragged into tion works with transportation makers. Otherwise, the opposition a frightful encounter. to this proposal translates to some planners to provide improved Michael Slonaker as mere opponents of addressing traffic studies and viable alterna- the problem. tive routes. Most of the time, The task force should explore their alternative routes and means viable alternatives that address of transportation are ultimately the issue of congestion without adopted by the Council of Gov- the adverse environmental im- ernments’ Transportation Planning Our condolences to the family pacts of the maglev proposal. I Board, which several Greenbelt and friends of Lorraine Bowlin, vividly recall, as someone who councilmembers have served on, who died early this month. The used to take the MARC Camden and metro area governmental memorial arrangements are pri- ETTUS HEATHER BY PHOTO line to and from work, before transportation services. vate. A racoon at the Lake Greenbelt had a Metro station, The Coalition has also been Share your accomplishments, that its service was very fre- active in advocating and devel- milestones and news in the Our quently significantly delayed or oping transportation plans, which Neighbors column. Send details cancelled entirely. I would take have included bike sharing at of your news items to editor@ the MARC train that stopped at Metro stations and improving greenbeltnewsreview.com. College Park or Seabrook and bus service resulting in reduced dropped its riders off at Union automobile traffic, improved traf- Station. Of course, MARC trains fic flow and reduced carbon emis-

The Bible Says… The Ten Commandments #2-Have No Idols CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church of GREENBELT An idol is anything that takes God’s #1 place. Exodus 20:4-6 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt During the pandemic, we Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors gather VIRTUALLY for facebook.com/mowattumc Liturgy of the Word Sunday Worship Services 301-474-9410 Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor 10a-11a ONLINE ALL ARE WELCOME! MCFcc.org/online In person worship services cancelled for now. Live streamingWorship on our FacebookService 10page a.m. @mowattumc. For ZOOM link: 10 a.m. Sunday mornings

[email protected] Greenbelt Community Church Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community Worship with us at Welcome Rev. Curt DeMars-Johnson October 18 10 a.m. Greenbelt Baptist Check us out on Facebook Live this Sunday at 10:15 AM Living with the Uncertainty Principle https://www.facebook.com/GCCUCCMD Rev. Rachel Christensen; with Worship Associates Clark Ritz and Church Nori Myrdon Ward 1 Hillside Road 301-474-6171 The results of the vote after the polls close may be unclear for days or Biblical perhaps weeks. What will that look like and how do we navigate it? Confessional Reformed Gospel Centered Mishkan Torah Congregation Join us Sundays at 11:00am 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 outside - weather permitting Rabbi Saul Oresky, Cantor Phil Greenfield Sunday School at 9:45am An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue www.greenbeltbaptist.org that respects tradition and becomes your extended family in the 21st century. «101 Greenhill Rd. Greenbelt MD» Friday evening services at 8:00pm www.greenbeltbaptist.org Saturday morning services at 10:00am 301-474-4212 All services and activities are currently virtual @GreenbeltBaptist For further information, call (301) 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org Affiliated with these movements: Conservative and Reconstructing Judaism Thursday, October 15, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

WEED WARRIORS Saturday, October 24 City Information & Events 10am-1pm The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing Buddy Attick Park together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. Twenty volunteers are needed for a service-learning event. Be a part of the community effort to VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR OCTOBER 19-23 restore native plant species to Monday, October 19 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSION the environment around Buddy w/GHI Board of Directors (stakeholders) Virtual meeting will Attick Park. Volunteers will work be shown on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 & 996 and streaming on www. with Public Works staff to install greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv native plants in areas that have had invasive plant species re- Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00pm ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON moved. Masks will be required TREES On the Agenda: Discussion about the dedication date for the at all times. Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial Tree Reminders: • Wear weather appropri- Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30pm PARK AND RECREATION ate clothes and ADVISORY BOARD On the Agenda: Meet with Recognition Group closed-toed shoes Grant Applicants, MAGLEV Task Force Representative, Recreation • Bring your reusable Department Update water bottle • High school students: Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00pm WORK SESSION remember your service- w/Greenbelt Road Task Force Virtual meeting will be shown on learning forms Verizon 21, Comcast 71 & 996 and streaming on www.greenbeltmd. • Masks must be worn at gov/municipaltv all times Thursday, October 22 at 5:30pm BOARD OF ELECTIONS Volunteers must register with Environmental Coordinator, Kevin Thursday, October 22 at 7:30pm, COMMUNITY RELATIONS Carpenter-Driscoll, by emailing ADVISORY BOARD (CRAB). On the Agenda: Approval of [email protected] Minutes, Community Feedback, Greenbelt Fair & Just Policing Act Proposal, Council Referral on Racial Equity Legislation, Reports from CRAB and Next Meeting Date. This agenda is subject to change. TRICK-OR TREAT This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that Governor Hogan has renewed a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. For information his declaration of the COVID-19 on public participation for the virtual meetings above, visit state of emergency and cata- the meetings calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov. strophic health emergency. Ad- ditionally, the CDC had declared Trick-or-Treating as a risky activ- VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES ity and recommends other ways Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There to celebrate. If you decide that are currently vacancies on: you will be Trick-or-Treating, • Arts Advisory Board • Employee Relations Board please observe these sugges- • Board of Elections • Forest Preserve Advisory Board GREENBELT MUSEUM tions. • Public Safety Advisory Committee • Youth Advisory Committee • Participating in one-way trick- • Senior Citizens Advisory Committee or-treating where individually For more information call 301- 474-8000 HAlloween Scavenger Hunt wrapped goodie bags are lined up for families to grab and go Walk, bike, or drive while continuing to social dis- SEEKING LIFEGUARDS tance (such as at the end of through your neighborhood a driveway or at the edge of a AND POOL MANAGERS! & spot the spooky things below! yard) The Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center is • If you are preparing goodie now hiring lifeguards! bags, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 Apply now at o PUMPKIN o MOON o GHOST second before and after prepar- www.greenbeltmd.gov/jobs o WITCH o HAUNTED HOUSE o HAYSTACK ing the bags. o BROOM o FRANKENSTEIN o MUMMY • A costume mask (such as for o ORANGE LIGHTS o CAULDRON o CAULDRON Halloween) is not a substitute PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK for a cloth mask. A costume o GRAVESTONE o OWL o ZOMBIE mask should not be used unless o SKELETON o THE NUMBER 31 o CROW it is made of two or more layers o TOMBSTONE o PURPLE LIGHTS of breathable fabric that covers o SCARECROW the mouth and nose and doesn’t o JACK-O-LANTERN o BAT o COSTUME leave gaps around the face. o SPIDER WEB o BLACK CAT o MONSTER • Do not wear a costume mask over a protective cloth mask be- cause it can be dangerous if the costume mask makes it hard to breathe. Instead, consider us- ing a Halloween-themed cloth mask.

As you're hunting, take a photo of your favorite decoration and send it to us at VISIT THE CDC FOR OTHER Saturday, October 24 from 10am-2pm [email protected]. We'll put it on the Museum's Facebook page! SAFE ALTERNATIVES Questions? Email us: [email protected]. https://www.cdc.gov/ Greenbelt Police Department Thanks for participating! www.greenbeltmuseum.org coronavirus/2019-ncov/ 550 Crescent Road daily-life-coping/holidays. Safely dispose of unused and expired prescriptions. FOLLOW THE CITY OF GREENBELT ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER html#halloween @CITYOFGREENBELT Electronics, Styrofoam, and Paint Recycling

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Mom’s Morning Out: After HALLOWEEN continued from page 1 30 Years, Still Going Strong usually held at Springhill Lake time or resources to comply with of appreciating the protected Recreation Center. The event will city permit requirements during wooded space that we have,” she by Mya Zepp take place next to the baseball the pandemic. said. “I think the best thing, the field at Schrom Hills Park. All “I can’t make a new web- most responsible thing to do this participants are required to wear site to do timed ticketing entry. year, since we’re not doing the masks and will go through a I can’t have a bunch of staff walk, is instead to really pivot health screening. Each household members keeping people six feet to talk about the importance of group will have a designated area apart,” Knesel said. “It just did maintaining that protected space.” in the field socially distant from not feel like a safe decision” to Knesel also hopes to plan other groups. offer the activity. a scavenger hunt of pumpkins City Recreation Supervisor The pumpkin festival was around Greenbelt which people Anne Oudemans said organizers originally organized to bring could safely complete in their are focusing on fun and safety. awareness and appreciation to the own time. “Since the pandemic hit, ev- Greenbelt Forest Preserve. Knesel Allison Mollenkamp is a grad- erything we do, we really fo- would like to refocus on that goal uate student in journalism at the cus… we always focus on safety this year. University of Maryland reporting first,” Oudemans added. “It’s “What I would really like to for the News Review. just there’s a lot more consid- do is emphasize the importance erations now in response to the pandemic.” The week will include scare- crow making on October 20 and 22 and pumpkin carving on Oc- tober 19 and 21. Three time slots will be available each day, one each at 2:45, 4 and 5:15 p.m. Registration is required to par- ticipate, and approximately 30 people can register for each time slot. The events are only open to Greenbelt residents. There is a small fee for each activity, but children under the age of 3 will not be charged. Oudemans encourages attend- ees to wear Halloween costumes PHOTO BY GAYE HOUCHENS GAYE BY PHOTO for the event. “We’re excited to Mom’s Morning Out students have a scavenger hunt as part of do whatever we can to help cel- A scary-looking pooch looks like he wants to play fetch. their weekly in-person class. There are also virtual meetings. ebrate community in Greenbelt,” she said. “We’re hoping for a -Photos by Glenn Harris Mom’s Morning Out (MMO), when all the parents happen to be great turnout.” the city’s traditional pre-school available at the same time. Last For the scarecrow making ac- program, is doing what it can to Tuesday after the regularly sched- tivity, the city will provide straw stay open during the COVID-19 uled outdoor class, the children and twine, but participants need pandemic. MMO has been a met up for a quick cooking class to bring clothes for their scare- licensed preschool program in in which the young participants crow. The city also will provide Greenbelt for over 30 years, car- were given chefs’ hats and aprons pumpkins and carving kits, but if ing for 20 children at a time. with their names on them. “Our participants want to get creative During the onset of the pan- preschool staff is amazing. They they are welcome to bring other demic that number was reduced are constantly offering more,” materials. The Greenbelt Police to 15 but recently, as the state of said Oudemans. Department will be present to Maryland moved to stage three, All students must have a CO- provide treats to those attending it was decided that the number of VID-19 waiver signed by their the event. attendees could return to normal. parents stating that they under- The pumpkin festival, which MMO, before the pandemic, stand the risks of in-person learn- has in previous years been orga- met from two to five days a ing, and the children are taught nized by volunteer coordinator week depending on the age and social distancing guidelines by Amy Knesel, will not take place maturity of the children. Since wearing their masks and sitting in this year. The pumpkin walk is the pandemic hit, however, the hula hoops six feet apart. “They not an official city event, and group had to readjust. take [the students’] temperature Knesel said she does not have the “Due to the pandemic, our and wash hands upon arrival. A jack-o-lantern is on display at 2 Court Gardenway. program is taking on a hybrid They are doing a very great job model,” said Anne Oudemans, navigating through COVID-19,” the recreation program supervi- said Rebecca Scott, a mom with sor for the City of Greenbelt. two children in the program. The program is now online over MMO has worked hard to en- Zoom on Mondays, Wednesdays sure that students continue to get and Fridays and in-person in the material they need and learn outdoor classes on Tuesdays and as they should. On top of the five Join us to celebrate Thursdays. The program is run classes a week, families are also by instructor and director Gaye given learning packets every two Co-op Month! Houchens along with her assis- weeks with enough material to tant, instructor Shelley Cooper. keep the students busy for several Houchens, who has been hours a day. teaching at MMO for 31 years, After initially being hindered Greenbelt Federal Credit Union said, “I have children in my class by the pandemic, MMO instruc- now whose parents were in my tors incorporated the hybrid mod- class years ago. COVID-19 has el beginning September 8, and Fall Auto Sale changed things so we can’t do since then, this preschool pro- things together, but we’ve learned gram has been able to get back Rates as low as 2.74% apr to do things together differently.” to its historic, core goals: teach- She added, “We are trying to do ing kids about science, art and the same thing as much as pos- math and helping them develop Upcoming Shred Day in November sible.” fine and gross motor skills. MMO is also willing to work Mya Zepp is a University of View our website for additional information around parents’ schedules, setting Maryland journalism student re- up impromptu meetings for things porting for the News Review. like cooking classes for the kids 301-474-5900 www.greenbeltfcu.com

Advertise here and apr- Annual Percentage Rate. Rate subject to change read about YOU. without notice. Rate based on credit. Not us! $30 and up www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com Thursday, October 15, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 New Business Practices Help Reel and Meal/Utopia Film Festival Feature Presentation Beltway Plaza Begin to Recover On Monday, October 19, Reel rected campaigns on issues such and Meal will feature The Defini- by Matthew Arbach as veterans’ health, clean energy tion of Insanity. The film and dis- and climate change. cussion, facilitated by filmmaker Kroll is a longtime advocate The Greenbelt City Council Quantum has sought out all economic downturn experienced Gabe London, will be streamed for persons living with severe was updated on the economic information on necessary health nationwide. Currently, a federal on Zoom. Registration is required mental illness and their families recovery of Beltway Plaza at a and safety measures, regulations bill is under review that would at tinyurl.com/y6n3vkky. as a social worker, legal advocate stakeholder worksession on Sep- and guidelines and passed this provide $1.5 to 2 trillion for this New this month, the Co-op and legislative council. Her back- tember 16. Attorney Matthew on to its tenants. Many adjust- effort. Supermarket (Roosevelt Center) ground includes being legal con- Tedesco, from McNamee Hosea, ments have taken place, including Kapastin reported that Nate is offering a vegan meal to Reel sultant for Santa Barbara County, and “Kap” Kapastin, general mandatory use of masks; disin- Wesley, a private security special- and Meal participants: a generous Calif., representing persons on counsel from The Quantum Com- fecting of high frequency surface ist, is the new chief of security at serving of plant-based lasagna involuntary psychiatric holds. pany, were there as representa- areas; social distancing measures, Beltway Plaza, as of January. He from Dodah’s Kitchen and a She served on the Legislative & tives. As the health emergency including in public bathrooms, has previously worked at Prince side tossed salad, available for Policy Council for the Treatment continues, Beltway Plaza contin- escalators and elevators; shutting George’s Mall, among other sites, a fee. Phone in a pre-order by 1 Advocacy Center, a national non- ues to suffer decreased sales and down of common furniture and and is “well acquainted with p.m. on Monday, October 19 for profit organization working to foot traffic as well as some store amusements; and decals on floors Greenbelt Police.” pickup between 4 and 7 p.m. at promote access to mental health closures, yet has begun to move and doors with safety reminders. When asked what the city the deli. Call 301-474-0522 and treatment for persons living with forward through adaptive business Kapastin has stressed with the can do to best assist Beltway ask for the deli. Some meals may severe and untreated mental ill- practices and some new additions tenants that “consumer confi- Plaza, Kapastin said that buying be available on a walk-in basis if ness. She also drafted federal and to the tenant roster. dence is vitally important” and is and dining locally is essential to not pre-ordered. local legislative campaigns in- Tedesco gave a brief sum- achievable through these efforts. offset the ubiquity of online com- The Definition of Insanity cluding 22 consecutive statewide mary of the redevelopment proj- Both Quantum and Charise merce. As well, he encouraged tells the story of a jail diversion legislative campaigns. ect, which is in Phase One. A Liggins, the city’s economic de- the city to make its rich history program for the mentally ill. For more about this film Detailed Site Plan is active and velopment coordinator, have en- and artistic achievements into a This change in police, court and contact Frank Gervasi at is under review by the city’s deavored to assist all Beltway local tourist destination. social service practice in Broward [email protected]. The planning staff, who will report Plaza businesses in accessing Kapastin characterized the County, Fla., (pre-pandemic) is film trailer can be viewed at to council. Tedesco looks to available federal and county aid situation as daunting, challenging, supportive and helpful rather youtube.com/watch?v=7e- keep conversations going with programs (including the Greenbelt uneven and difficult. But, he was than punitive and suppressive. 5vCQYAd8 and the New Deal all stakeholders in order to bring Recovery Fund, which is now emboldened by the “fortitude” of Building on the story of Miami’s Café’s e-calendar at newdealcafe. the project to fruition, thanking taking applications), as well as his tenants and views the future once-failed mental health system com/events/reel-and-meal/ and on the city for “always being there provided strategies for marketing positively. – a familiar national narrative Facebook facebook.com/groups/ for us.” and promotion. Voting Advice of over-incarceration and brutal newdealcafe/. To contact the By the county’s executive or- Quantum has created a shared At the meeting’s close, Coun- mistreatment – the film reveals a Reel and Meal organizers email der, Beltway Plaza was allowed resource digital program that cilmember Judith Davis reminded humane criminal justice approach [email protected]. to reopen on June 29. Only a provides information on imple- residents to sign both their No- to mental illness that is orches- Reel and Meal, a monthly film handful of the stores that were menting online ordering, as well vember election ballot appli- trated from the court outwards series focused on environmental, open before the health emer- as acquiring sales software and cations and ballots to ensure into the community. social justice and animal rights gency are now open, yet the state-of-the-art point of sales. effective processing, and to not Discussion will follow the issues, is organized by Beaver- overall vacancy rate at present Having an online presence is confuse the application with the film and will be facilitated by dam Creek Watershed Watch is below five percent. Kapastin most important for restaurants, ballot itself. She also stressed the filmmaker London and local Group, Green Vegan Networking, said that 25 to 50 percent of the where online ordering, curbside that those who ordered their bal- advocate Aileen Kroll. Beyond Utopia Film Festival & the Prince businesses that closed or filed pick-up and developing outdoor lots online should request a mail- being a filmmaker, London is George’s County Peace & Justice for bankruptcy will not reopen dining is imperative for economic in ballot, as the online ballot a partner in the social-impact Coalition. and the space needs to be repur- survival. Quantum and Liggins requires extra effort to convert to agency Found Object. He has di- posed. The larger chain stores, are focused on helping restaurants paper for counting. such as Giant, Target, Shoppers get the necessary permits for the World and Burlington Coat Fac- latter. tory, have managed to persevere. Capital Office Park is now at Send Us Your High Resolution Photos! While sales and traffic are down, 30-percent vacancy, said Kapas- The News Review encourages readers to send in photos of Greenbelt landmarks, Saturday and Sunday afternoons tin, and one of the buildings is activities and the changing seasons. Photos should be at least 300 dpi, and must continue to be the peak shop- vacant. include the name of the photographer and a caption. The caption must name any ping periods, with the new hours Kapastin related that former identifiable people in the photo, as well as explain the picture. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday Greenbelt consultant Anirban If you are sending photos from your phone, please choose the option to send through Saturday and noon to 6 Basu believes that an additional "actual size", or upload the photos to your computer first and then email the photos p.m. on Sundays. Over the past federal stimulus program will be at full size. Send photos to [email protected]. five weeks, sales have increased necessary to counteract the severe but not returned to pre-pandemic levels, with Kapastin forecasting a year to 15-month period till full recovery. Kapastin said that the profile of Beltway Plaza customers is: 65 percent from the Greenbelt area; 30 percent from Hyattsville, Langley Park and N.E. Washing- ton; and five percent from outside the area. Anarkali Bazaar is the only new business since March. Gus’s World-Famous Fried Chicken is now a Miss Mabel’s restaurant and a coffee shop. AMC The- aters remain closed for the time being. GNC, Books-a-Million, ID Communications and Luv’n Time International have all closed along with some of the smaller tenants. Kapastin said that he was “mildly encouraged” as he has recently fielded interest from new businesses looking to move to Beltway Plaza. Cars / Truck Auction Oct. 5 - Oct. 19, 2020 10 am 4EJP Morgan Court Waldorf Md, 20601 2014 Chevrolet Impala 2G1115SL2E9282136 Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 15, 2020 COUNCIL continued from page 1 Meeting Format, Legal Fees, details of the proposed revised these developers. I’m ashamed of DSP and the results of their dis- it.” Councilmember Silke Pope cussions with the developers on was also adamant in her opposi- Auto Crime Concern Council the concerns raised previously. tion, citing the additional traffic by Cathie Meetre Porter detailed the accommoda- and noise inflicted on nearby tions made by the developers residents and stating that the lo- In the Greenbelt City Council Recognition Groups Community Development Terri to address those concerns and cation and traffic patterns, despite meeting of October 5, concerns Groups that request assistance Hruby noted that grants of more showed the revised site plan. the amelioration offered by the were raised by councilmembers from the city are referred to as than $100K will be required The developers had removed developer, would contribute to and the public that the current Recognition Groups. After re- and anticipated that the grants the second commercial building additional accidents from turning council meeting format did not questing some clarification on would likely be in active pursuit from the current plan, showing vehicles. support public interaction well the status of two groups whose by spring. Porter responded to the area instead as under grass – The Chicken Fake-Out enough. Councilmember Rodney budgets were being considered, questions from Jordan concerning but were clear they would launch Mayor Colin Byrd, express- Roberts felt that the controls put council was reassured that the the crossing over Greenbelt Road a second request once a tenant ing his partiality to Royal Farms in place after the Zoom bomb- Soccer Alliance has approached to say it will use existing facili- was found. The developer had chicken and regretting how long ing of a meeting early in the the Boys and Girls Club to work ties adapted to include bike lanes. also proposed some additional a drive it was to get some, pro- pandemic should be reconsidered with them. Davis also said that Auto Crime signage and turn control strategies voked some humor when Royal in the light of improved secu- the city was working with Green- Councilmember Silke Pope to address potential dangers from Farms’s Haller wished he knew rity measures implemented by belt Middle School on access to thanked the police for their re- left-turning traffic on Greenbelt how to waft the smell into the the vendor. From the audience, their lighted field and on a plan sponsiveness in holding a Town Road and had improved the Zoom meeting. But whatever resident Molly Lester expressed to provide some maintenance Hall on Zoom relating to in- stormwater management and encouragement this exchange concerns that public comment support to increase soccer field creased vehicular crime on Lake- other facilities. The agreement gave the developers was rapidly was restricted by the necessity availability. GEMZ organizers side and Lakecrest Drives and included accommodating the extinguished when Byrd (revealed to email prior to the meeting to noted that despite COVID-19 in Belle Point. She expressed Toaping Castle historical site and by this time to anybody keeping request to speak. Lester also they had increased the number of concern, however, that the meet- contributing $3,500 toward the count as likely having the decid- objected to moving items from activity sessions and the number ing format limited opportunity nearby bike path. The complete ing vote) swiftly and unequivo- the regular to the consent agen- of girls involved, and that their for people to interact except by list of concessions and the cally made clear his opposition. da, contending this also limited request for additional funds was submitting questions using the updated site plan are available The mayor stated that if de- the public’s ability to comment. to help them cover expenses as- chat function. at legistarweb-production. velopers proposed projects that (The Royal Farms DSP is dis- sociated with electronic access Davis noted that if the area s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/ brought no benefit to the city cussed in a separate article. The and communications. considered at the meeting is a hot attachment/pdf/702030/FINAL_ and, indeed, potentially harmed maglev issue appeared in last Hanover Pkwy Bikepath spot, then Franklin Park is even Staff_Report_Royal_Farms.pdf. existing businesses or the envi- week’s newspaper.) City supported the off-road more so, as is Greenbelt East, Consequences ronment, he felt they needed to Census option and the 30 percent design since many similar events have Davis made it clear that if offset the harms by far more than City Manager Nicole Ard drawing and feasibility study are occurred in both. Davis was council failed to approve the some concessions and a $3,500 praised city staff who participated now done without having needed concerned that increasing police revised DSP, the concessions the contribution to the bike path. in the drive-by census event at any major changes, according patrols in the Lakeside area sim- city had negotiated would not be Byrd stated that the develop- Beltway Plaza, noting that every to Community Planner Molly ply decreases them in others that binding on the developers, who ers need to invest “Way, Way, additional form meant an ad- Porter. The city is now seeking may be equally or more in need. would be entitled to submit their WAY more” when their projects ditional $18K for city programs. grant funding to move the project Councilmember Rodney Rob- original DSP – including the have negative impacts on the The event yielded an extra 66 to the 90 percent point where erts pointed out that the police second building and the original city. Though Haller pointed out households (reaching 70.6 percent design alternatives are considered department was below staffing traffic pattern. The DSP would that their concessions cost the de- of the city’s tally) and with the for costing. However, as yet, no levels, which meant there were then be subject only to county velopers far more than the small deadline extended to the end of grant sources have been identi- not enough officers on patrol. planning board and State High- cash item of bike-path funding the month, she was hopeful of fied. Director of Planning and No action was taken by council. way Administration approval – citing $250K for the traffic im- more. without Greenbelt’s negotiated provements as an example – Byrd City Recreation Access items included. Jordan also came remained unimpressed. Ard’s report also noted that down on the side of taking what Next Steps Greenbelt Recreation is extending the city could get in the face After the vote, Hruby ex- classes and recreation opportuni- of likely county approvals and plained that the city would ties, and Councilmember Emmett preserving a working relationship present council’s opposition to Jordan mentioned the increased with the developer. the project at the county hearing availability of city facilities and Because the project is a per- but would not present the negoti- the opening of the indoor pool. mitted use of the property and ated conditions, since council’s Ard said that the emphasis is on does not require any variances, failure to approve meant these safe classes, either virtually or Davis felt that its approval by were not now required of the for small groups, adding that the the county was almost certain. developer. A disappointed Davis city was working on CARES Act Councilmember Leta Mach was reiterated to council that Royal funding requests to the county to concerned that even the revised Farms has now won the right to fund safe access improvements plan didn’t go far enough to go forward without any conces- and increased funding to keep address the traffic safety issues sions to the city. public works staff safe. An im- but also preferred to avoid los- mediate city goal is to have both ing the accommodations that had the Youth Center and Springhill been made. Questions to the City Notes Lake Recreation Center open for developer from Davis and Lois Museum staff designed a Hal- one-hour family appointments. Rosado (in the audience) elicited loween scavenger hunt and as- Legal Costs the response from Thomas Haller, sisted a Morgan State student In a discussion on city le- representing the developer, who researching Greenbelt’s landscape gal costs, Jordan was concerned assured both that Royal Farms architecture. about exercising control over and the developer utilized local One rabbit and five cats reside legal costs that he felt could be employees and local and minority at the Animal Shelter. Police and spiraling out of control, while contractors. Park Rangers monitored Dog Councilmember Judith Davis Done with Placating Park safety. noted that the wide variety of Councilmembers Edward Horticulture/Parks installed pressing current issues means the Putens and Rodney Roberts, how- Firefly Sanctuary signage. Refuse/ city is inevitably requiring more ever, were implacable in repu- Recycling collected 28.83 tons of legal support. City Solicitor diating the negotiated DSP and refuse and 11.98 tons of recycla- Todd Pounds promised to make noted, in their turn, that county bles. Sustainability/Environmental every effort to remain within approval was not automatic, as HELENOR MESIAS BY PHOTO staff filled all 20 volunteer Weed budget. Mayor Colin Byrd said some Royal Farms applications Warrior slots and prepared the he was concerned that the city A Redbud tree wears its hearts on its sleeves as fall tints its had been rejected in the past, but pollinator garden for fall planting. solicitor was an impediment to leaves. that the city’s approval would Outdoor recreation classes getting information that he be- make county approval more like- enjoyed delightful weather and lieves is ‘within council purview’ ly. They pointed out, among other Moonlit Movies continue through to which Pounds responded spirit- things, that turns into and out of October. The Youth Center and edly that he was unaware of any Capitol Drive remained unsafe Springhill Lake Recreation Center time council had not received even after the concessions, that (SLRC) opened with modified requested information and that Greenbelt didn’t need another gas schedules and access. SLRC of- he’d like a sidebar meeting to station, that some local businesses fers free outdoor programs for discuss the concern. Byrd did would lose customers, that storm- elementary and middle schoolers. not specify an occasion, saying water runoff was an environmen- At the Community Center, the only that his reference was to tal concern and that trees would Greenbelt Assistance in Living meetings that were not public be cut down. (GAIL) program facilitated a food due to their sensitive nature. Both were philosophically op- distribution and Arts staff hosted Davis noted that sometimes an posed to accepting a plan they a Virtual Open Studio Tour. Ther- individual councilmember might felt was contrary to the city’s in- apeutic Recreation moderated a ask a staff person for information terests simply because it was the which was not necessarily then

Zoom meeting for 12 Golden Age BUCCA STEVE BY PHOTO best deal they could get. Roberts Club members and facilitated fro- shared with others. said, “Let’s quit placating all Mushrooms on Hanover Parkway zen meal delivery to 39 seniors. Thursday, October 15, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9

Election 2020 Police Blotter Key Dates and Sites for General Election Anyone who missed the deadline to register to vote may still register and vote in person on elec- Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, tion day, Tuesday, November 3. Same-day registration is possible for all in-person voting, both www.greenbeltmd.gov/police early as well as on election day. Anyone wishing to do so must be a U.S. citizen, be a resident of Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about Maryland, be 18 years old by November 3, 2020, and bring proof of residency, such as a Maryland incidents. driver’s license. The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is October 20. Voters who have received a mail-in ballot can return it to the Board of Elections office, 1100 Mer- Robbery Assault cantile Lane, Suite 115A, Largo, through the U.S. Postal Service or in ballot drop-boxes at multiple October 2, 11:16 a.m., 6038 October 5, 8:49 p.m., 122 locations throughout the county. Those currently in service close to Greenbelt include Duval High Greenbelt Road. A man ap- Westway. A 25-year-old resident School, 9880 Good Luck Road, Lanham; High Point High School, 3601 Powder Mill Road, Belts- proached a person in front of was arrested and charged with ville; Northwestern High School, 7000 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville; The Pavilion at the University of the Bank of America and an- first degree assault after he al- Maryland Xfinity Center, 8500 Paint Branch Drive, College Park; and Wayne K. Curry Sports and nounced a robbery, at which time legedly threatened another person Learning Center, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover. a bank security officer pointed with a knife during a verbal al- Additional drop-box locations are being installed this week, and should be in service by Saturday, his handgun at him. The man tercation. He was transported to October 17. These include Eleanor Roosevelt High School and FedEx Field. then got into a vehicle described the Department of Corrections for Drop-boxes will be available through election day. Ballots must be dropped off (or postmarked if as a gray Mercedes Benz with a hearing before a district court using the U.S. Postal Service) by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3. temporary Virginia tags and fled. commissioner. Registered voters can do in-person early voting at the voting center of their choice, anywhere in He is described as Black, tall Burglary the county, on Monday, October 26 through Monday, November 2, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Additional with a thin build, wearing a black October 5, 12:44 p.m., 6101 locations will be available for in-person voting on Tuesday, November 3. sweatshirt with F-R-I-E-N-D-S in Cherrywood Lane. Witnesses en- Same-day registration is possible for all in-person voting, early as well as election day and requires the front, black sweat pants and tered the Springhill Lake Recre- identification – either a valid driver’s license, state-issued ID or a document (like a rent receipt) that white shoes. ation Center and observed several validates residency. Arrests ceiling tiles knocked down. When October 3, 12:16 p.m., Ora an employee checked the roof, he Glen Drive near Mathew Street. saw a man exit the roof hatch, A 38-year-old nonresident was climb to the ground and flee. arrested and charged with posses- Vehicle Crime sion of a handgun by a convicted A 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe tak- felon, transporting a loaded hand- en from the 6000 block Greenbelt gun in a vehicle and transporting Road was recovered the next day a handgun in a vehicle. He was near 9111 Springhill Lane. subsequently transported to the Four tires and rims were taken Department of Corrections for from 7826 Hanover Parkway and a hearing before a district court 7700 block Jacobs Drive. commissioner. Another 38-year- A window was broken in 6002 old nonresident was also arrested Springhill Drive and power tools at the same time and charged were taken. with possession of marijuana. A man was engaged in a ver- He was subsequently released bal altercation with another man on citation pending trial. Both when the latter used a knife to men were in the vehicle that was slash car tires of the first man stopped as a suspicious vehicle. and flee. The men are known to October 6, 2:35 p.m., 7900 each other and the investigation block Vanity Fair Drive. A is ongoing. 38-year-old resident was arrested Suspicious Death and charged with strong arm On October 11 at approximate- robbery, false imprisonment and ly 4:50 p.m., officers responding second-degree assault after he to a citizen’s report, located a de- allegedly prevented a woman ceased male in the wooded area

PHOTO BY PETE REPPERT BY PHOTO from leaving her residence and across from 5801 Cherrywood A voting drop-box is located in the parking lot of Duval High School. The drop-box at Eleanor forcibly took her jewelry and cell Lane. Investigators responded to Roosevelt High School should be in service by this Saturday, October 17. phone. He was transported to the the scene and the investigation is Department of Corrections for ongoing. a hearing before a district court commissioner.

The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information CARES continued from page 1 leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the blotter. people who are documented. local grocery store to supplement evicted once they pay the back Call 1-866-411-TIPS. There may be hundreds more the bags of non-perishables by rent owed, families in eviction status in allowing the purchase of milk, • Verify the status of the ap- People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the apartment complexes in Green- meat and vegetables. plicant’s job situation, Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. belt. The Centers for Disease St. Hugh’s Food Pantry is • Refer applicants to other Control and Prevention issued located at St. Hugh of Grenoble help sources when they qualify, an eviction moratorium order Church, 135 Crescent Road. Non- and September 4, effective through perishable food donations can be • Put together a help package December 31 of this year, under put in the pink plastic bin outside from several sources. a public health law aimed at the rectory side door and gift People can donate to these preventing spread of the coro- cards can be put through the mail funds in several ways: navirus through eviction. Future slot in the door. 1. Make checks out to Green- federal help is uncertain, because Second are two emergency belt CARES, indicate either the U.S. Congress has not passed funds administered for the city Emergency Assistance Fund or additional economic assistance for by Greenbelt CARES. GILA, Good Samaritan Fund in the families, and it is unclear how which is comprised of Greenbelt memo space and mail to Green- long the eviction moratorium will faith communities whose mission belt CARES, 25 Crescent Road, be extended. is to promote communication Greenbelt, MD 20770; or place Here are two options for gen- and tolerance, has partnered with checks in the secure drop-box at erous Greenbelters to channel the city since the 1970s to help that address. I’ve Joined Compass! funds to assist local residents. people in need. These efforts 2. Go to the Charitable- First is the food pantry to which have evolved into the Emergency Fund page on the city website Backed by the leading technology-driven real the city refers those seeking help, Assistance Fund (eviction relief) (greenbeltmd.gov/government/ estate company in the industry, I’m committed administered by St. Hugh Catho- and the Good Samaritan Fund city-administration/finance/ to providing elevated service to my clients in lic Church. The pantry finds it- (non-eviction relief), both ad- Charitable-Fund), fill out the form Greenbelt and across the DC Metro Area. Whether self mostly serving Franklin Park ministered on behalf of the com- and contribute using PayPal (or you’re exploring your real estate options, or simply residents. It has been able to keep munity by Greenbelt CARES. No PayPal Guest, where credit cards want to know more about the local market, contact up with increased demand be- city funds are used. All monies in are accepted). cause Greenbelt residents, through the account are donations. Greenbelters always want to me! I look forward to connecting with you. the Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket, Greenbelt CARES formed as a help their neighbors, but no one are providing around 150 bags of counseling service in 1974. Over can do this alone. If everyone Kim Kash | Realtor® non-perishable groceries per week the years they have developed a can help a little, the combined [email protected] by buying prepared bags desig- process to investigate emergency efforts may be able to prevent 301.789.6294 nated for the pantry at checkout. relief applicants: a tsunami of evictions in the The bags are then transported to • Contact the landlord and Greenbelt community. Compass is a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is not the pantry by St. Hugh’s volun- verify the amount owed by the Jim Fischer and Susan Walker guaranteed. Compass is licensed as Compass Real Estate in DC and as Compass in teers. The pantry also accepts gift applicant, are members of the Greenbelt Virginia and Maryland. 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20003 | cards (e.g., $50 or $100) for any • Verify the applicant won’t be Interfaith Leadership Association. 202.545.6900 Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 15, 2020 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING HOUSECLEANING – Over 20 years YARD SALES HELP WANTED in Greenbelt area! Week, bi-weekly, LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT monthly or one-time cleaning offered. Saturday, October 17. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. RATES WANTED – Evenings and week- Local references and free estimates 22 Ridge Rd. Across from Green CLASSIFIED: $3.00 minimum for ten words. 15¢ for each ad- ends. Guaranteed income. Please available. 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CO-OPS continued from page 1 Realty 1, Inc. innovative ways according to the School hold their annual meetings Sports Our 33rd Year in Greenbelt needs of each organization. in the spring. The credit union Convey Knowledge has seven board members plus 301 982-0044 The principle of Education, three credit committee members ERHS Sports Begin Virtual Training and Information is cru- who are elected. GHI members cial to the continued success of elect nine board members, three Practice, Wait for In-Person R1MD.com cooperative businesses. Greenbelt audit committee members and Linda Ivy 301-675-0585 co-ops, by being a participant in five nominations and elections by Julia Arbutus Mark Riley 301-792-3638 H. Dwayne Taylor - 301-323-8384 GCA, can explain cooperative committee members. The nurs- business to both co-op members ery school board is comprised High school sports just don’t have had to serve that purpose. Leonard Wallace - Broker and non-members. In addition to of seven committee chairpersons, look the same from a com- Some of the older students 301-675-9036 fulfilling its purpose of dissemi- four elected executive members puter screen, as some Eleanor have not been able to attend nating information, the Greenbelt and the school’s director and ad- Roosevelt High School (ERHS) practice, as they have picked The Leader in News Review also works with ministrator. Many co-ops, includ- coaches have found out this aca- up jobs or are playing for other college and graduate students to ing GHI, the Greenbelt Nursery demic year. But while Maryland leagues that have allowed game- Greenbelt Real Estate further their education. The Co- School, the Greenbelt Federal officials gave the okay for school play despite the pandemic. But, op Supermarket and Pharmacy Credit Union and the Co-op Su- sports to return to in-person prac- Fifield said, attendance has been holds sampling of products and permarket and Pharmacy, hire tice on October 7, the Prince up for the bonding sessions. offers consumer information in- managers to run the day-to-day George’s County School System Patrick Gleason, an English cluding factsheets and recipes. business of the co-op. is choosing to wait until De- teacher at ERHS and the girls’ JV Greenbelt Homes Inc. (GHI) Community cember to reevaluate in-person soccer coach, has been focusing sends email and printed newslet- Greenbelt cooperatives also athletics. on the mental side of sports dur- ters and holds town hall meetings strongly support concern for com- In the meantime, coaches have ing his Zoom practices. He has on relevant topics. The Greenbelt munity. The Greenbelt Federal been instructed to hold practices guided his students in meditation

Federal Credit Union has finan- Credit Union annually sponsors virtually, though they cannot lead and goal-setting exercises, activi- 2-Story Rambler With Garage 3BR, cial counseling and education two shredding days, collects students in workouts due to risk ties he believes will also help the 11/2 detached home with full finished for members through Green Path school supplies and provides fi- of injury. The fall sports season students as they begin the school basement. Large backyard with shade Financial Wellness and in its nancing for co-op housing. The started September 15 and ends year remotely. trees. Priced to sell at $283,000 quarterly newsletters. The New Co-op Supermarket and Pharmacy October 15, after which a trun- Gleason started to add activi- Addition With Full Bath Downstairs Deal Café hosts the monthly Reel offers free space to the Green- cated virtual winter season will ties that promote positive mental 2 BR GHI townhome with large family and Meal film series exploring belt Elementary School for the be held. health into his coaching over the room/bedroom on main level. Com- vital environmental, animal rights collection of books prior to the “We really don't know [what's past few years, but he was not pletely remodeled - opened kitchen. and social justice issues followed Labor Day Festival and to other in store]," said Thomas Green, able to fully incorporate it into Need to reach us right away? by a discussion with experts or nonprofit groups for fundraisers. ERHS Athletic Director. "Right his coaching until this season. filmmakers on the subject of the Members of the Greenbelt Nurs- now, it's still completely up in “It’s something I wanted to do Text ‘Greenbelt’ to 88000 on film. The Café is also a place ery School find that they build the air.” more and more,” Gleason said. your cell phone and get an in- for city, county, legislative dis- lifelong friendships that build “I’ve been a coach 23 years Both Gleason and Fifield be- stant response! We can show trict and state elected officials to their community. The New Deal and I’ve never had to coach via lieve a truncated spring season is you any listing in Greenbelt. meet with constituents. Greenbelt Café has instituted environmen- Zoom,” girls varsity volleyball likely but remain uncertain about Scan here with your MakerSpace Cooperative holds tally sustainable practices and coach Scott Fifield laughs. what might happen over the next cell phone and go regular sessions to help people provides a gathering place for Fifield has been leading his few months. Fifield especially directly to our web- learn how to repair equipment many groups. MakerSpace en- athletes in weekly Zoom calls hopes his senior athletes will get site! Search all of and plans to open a tool lending gages people in activities related where they break down plays to experience some measure of a the MLS and more. library soon. And, the purpose to science, technology and arts from previously recorded games final season, something he thinks Senior Living 55+Community 2Br of the Greenbelt Nursery School and crafts. GHI committees are or talk with ERHS alumni about is important. 2Ba condo w/fireplace & more! Remod- is to provide an enriching edu- focused on many community is- their college athletics experiences. The Prince George’s County eled w/new kitchen, modern baths, cational environment for young sues. The Greenbelt News Review In his last few meetings, he plans School System has tied the return sunlit enclosed patio, new carpt & paint. children and their parents. provides information on civic and to focus on team bonding. of in-person athletics to the return Cape Cod Home Investors - priced to Democratic Control community organization news Most of the students who have of in-person instruction and is set sell! 3BR, 1 1/2 BA home with large The principle that cooperatives and events and is an outlet for attended practices so far have to reassess the reopening plan fenced yard & 2 sheds. Sep. dining maintain their autonomy and divergent views in its Letters to been freshmen, Fifield said. In starting in December. rm., br &SOLDSOLD full bath on mn. lev. $208,900 independence is closely linked the Editor. normal years, fall sports begin Julia Arbutus is a graduate Estate Sale GHI 2 Bedroom townhome to the principle of democratic Principles in mid-August, allowing new student in journalism at the Uni- with hardwood floors, opened kitchen & control. Cooperatives are au- Cooperatives build a better students to find and make friends versity of Maryland reporting for breakfast bar. Large fenced backyard tonomous, self-help organizations world by providing their mem- before the school year begins. the News Review. opens onto protected woodlands. controlled by their members. As ber-owners a variety of services This year, the virtual practices Brick Townhome with Addition Full such, they hold annual meetings and giving them a say in how bath on main level. Remodeled kitchen and elect a board of directors to the business is operated. Many & bath. Central A/C, refinished hard- set policy. The Greenbelt News surveys have shown that people wood flrs., shaded & fenced backyard. Review and the Co-op Supermar- trust cooperatives and prefer to Large floorplan w/addition Half bath ket and Pharmacy hold annual do business with cooperatives on main level. Masonry townhome w/ meetings in the fall and each because of their values and prin- fenced backard & brick patio. Zoned has a seven-member board. The ciples. These are the values and HVAC system, 11’ x 17’ master br. Greenbelt Federal Credit Union, principles under which Greenbelt Cape Cod SFH 3br 2 1/2ba home with GHI, the New Deal Café, Maker- cooperatives also operate. rem. Kitchen, above-ground pool & Space and the Greenbelt Nursery wrap-around deck. Finished basement with family room and office space. *** *** Townhome with 2 additions 2 bed- FOR SALE room GHI home on fenced, corner lot. 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Priced to sell at $124,900 Over 30 Years of Legal Experience www.freedomrealtymd.com Your Greenbelt Specialists Serving Greenbelt since 2001 In Roosevelt Center Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 15, 2020 Black Lives Matter Initiatives Democratic Club Has Busy Schedule Through Election In the Greenbelt Community by Konrad Herling by Lucy Silver Join the Eleanor & Franklin The emphasis will be on let- Roosevelt Democratic Club for ting people know how to check its membership meeting Sunday, on the status of their registration, October 18 at 3 p.m. for a Day apply for an absentee ballot if of Action. To access the meeting they haven’t done so already, on Zoom, go to the roosevelt- help visitors put together a plan club.com website and Upcoming to vote early (send in the ballot Events. After an educational ses- by mail or drop-box, or if go- sion, there will be an opportunity ing in person, to vote as early as to participate in talking to voters possible during the week when in Pennsylvania. Why Pennsyl- the lines are not long). Volunteer vania? Because the state plays James Williams will make avail- a significant role in determining able a few sample ballots from who the next president will be. the League of Women Voters to On Saturday, October 17, educate others about the ballot. 1 to 4 p.m., volunteers will Important Note: While the once again be present at the deadline for registration was Oc- Roosevelt Center, Beltway Plaza tober 13, those still not registered and Lake Artemesia to answer to vote, can register and vote at questions about voting. Volun- any of the early voting sites be- teers at Beltway Plaza received ginning Monday, October 26, or significant help last Saturday at an election center on Election Greenbelt residents participate in daily, weekly and monthly demonstrations. from the Omega Psi Phi, Inc. Day. Those planning to register fraternity. Volunteers will also be must bring proof of residency – The Black Lives Matter move- at the three sites on the following either a driver’s license, a state ment has touched Greenbelt this Saturdays (October 24 and 31) issued identification card or a year in several ways. The move- from 1 to 4 p.m. Since Septem- utility bill – anything that proves ment was founded in 2013 by ber 20, volunteers have registered residency in Maryland. Alicia Garcia, Opal Tometi and 71 area residents as new voters. Direct questions about the Patrisse Cullors after the acquittal Those wishing to help should club and its activities to Konrad of George Zimmerman who had email GreenbeltVotes2020@gmail. Herling at 301-345-9369. killed 14-year-old Trayvon Mar- com. tin. It has seen a resurgence after the May 25 killing of George Floyd and the March 13 killing of Breonna Taylor, along with other deaths and assaults that were made public via body cam and bystander footage. Many watched as cities nationwide saw protests, a small percentage of which included violence. Some have incorrectly inter- preted the movement as advocat- ing for only Black lives matter- ing. Responding to this misun- derstanding, people counter with All Lives Matter. The truth is that people behind the movement do believe that All Lives Matter. The message of the movement is that Black lives are dispropor- tionately in danger and are seen as if they don’t matter at all. The founders coined the phrase to remind everyone that Black lives, along with all others, matter, and should be treated accordingly. Greenbelt Actions As protests nearby in Wash- ington were organized, Greenbelt - Photos courtesy residents began daily, weekly and Lucy Silver monthly demonstrations over the summer to peacefully draw at- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg continues to inspire. tention to the cause and remind everyone that the issues continue - Photos by Kathleen Bartolomeo even after the cameras move on and the spotlight fades. Greenbelt resident Ric Gordon, along with currently before the Maryland the month from 7 to 8 p.m. at others including LaWann Strib- House, which would establish a the intersection of Breezewood ling, Carla Johns, Lucy Silver statewide standard for law en- Drive and Cherrywood Lane. and Amanda Jennings, organized forcement use of force as well as In June, a regular demonstra- two Stop Community Violence opening up transparency in polic- tion, organized by Tom Adams, and Black Lives Matter marches ing. They also have been inform- took place on the Spellman Over- in Franklin Park. The events, one ing passers-by about Mayor Colin pass over the Baltimore-Washing- in August and one in September, Byrd’s Fair and Just Policing Act. ton Parkway on Friday evenings. started with a few words by com- These demonstrations continue Organizers determined that the munity members and went on to Monday through Saturday from 5 pedestrian bridge over the park- include chanting, marching and to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 10 way is one of Greenbelt’s most shouting for all to hear that vio- to 11 a.m. visible locations from which the lence is not welcome in Franklin Also in June, Johns organized group could reach a large audi- Park and that Black lives are a Black Lives Matter vigil at ence. Greenbelters gathered with important. Roosevelt Center to remember signs, visible to drivers passing In June, a weeklong demon- George Floyd and others who below, touting Black Lives Mat- stration near the Greenbelt Police died while in police custody. ter, Love One Another and other Station was organized to encour- At the same time, Stribling or- sayings. age those not affected by police ganized a weekly vigil near the L. Bruce, Pallas Bane and brutality to speak up on behalf Post Office at Hanover Park- Silver have organized marches of those who are affected. At way and Ora Glen Drive. Com- for Sundays in October through the end of that week, the daily munity members gathered with November 1 from the Municipal demonstration moved to the Mu- candles and signs and engaged Building to the intersection of nicipal Building, seeking to alert in dialogue to better understand Southway and Greenbelt Road people to relevant local legisla- one another and to discuss issues during which the names of Black visit tion. The demonstrators encour- such as policing and racism. This people who are victims of police age passers-by to email delegates vigil is now being held on the brutality will be read. See Com- regarding Anton’s Law, a bill second and fourth Saturdays of munity Events for more details. www.greenbeltnewsreview.com