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FY18 Planning Budget Aired, Celia Craze to Retire June 30 by Diane Oberg On May 1, the Greenbelt City Budget Council reviewed City Manager The planning division accounts Nicole Ard’s proposed Fiscal Year for $549,900 of the budget and 2018 budget for the Department is responsible for overseeing all of Planning and Community De- physical development in the city. velopment. That budget calls for This includes reviewing develop- spending $974,000 for the de- ment proposals, coordinating and partment, a 1.3 percent decrease managing capital projects, coordi- from Fiscal Year 2017’s budget nating planning and development of $987,200. The department is activities with other public bodies also budgeted to receive $235,000 and drafting legislation, among for animal control, which is in other duties. The proposed bud- the public safety budget category. get for this area is 1.8 percent Together, they account for 4.3 less than FY17’s budget. percent of the city budget. Community Development is Farewell budgeted to spend $424,100 in But first, it was time to mark FY18, a 0.7 percent decrease the end of an era as this was from the FY17 budget. This divi-

PHOTO BY BEVERLY PALAU BEVERLY BY PHOTO council’s final budget worksession sion is responsible for enforce- Front row from left: Guadalupe Cardenas, Magnolia; State Delegates Anne Healey and Tawanna Gaines; with Department Director Celia ment of housing, building, sedi- Braylon Martin, SHL; Alyssa Bailey, GES; Favor Bate, GES; George Ford III, Magnolia; Christiana Craze. It has been 31 years since ment control and construction Alapa, SHL; Jhennifer Celestino, GMS; Kyle Del Villar, ERHS; Yoshi Chettri, DKFI; Benjamin Eh- then Celia Wilson was hired as codes, along with burglar alarm renreich, GMS; Sean Mungin, DKFI; Jordan Epps, ERHS; and Favour Dimelu, ERHS, recipient of Greenbelt’s sole city planner. licensing and handbill and noise Anne Healey Maryland State Delegate Award. Back row from left: Councilmember Edward Putens; During those years she has over- ordinance enforcement. Tomeka Bumbry, representing County Councilmember Todd Turner; Councilmembers Leta Mach seen the expansion of that posi- Ard did not request any and Silke Pope; Mayor Emmett Jordan; Councilmember Judith Davis; State Senator Paul Pinsky; tion to a full department covering change in department staffing. and Councilmember Rodney Roberts. a broad swath of responsibilities The budget comments, however, from animal control to zoning. identify workload and staffing as Craze will be retiring on June 30. the primary issue facing the de- Councilmembers offered Craze partment. Craze agreed with the ACE Student Awards Presented their congratulations and ex- request that Councilmember Silke pressed their appreciation for all Pope made at an earlier meeting she has done for the city. She re- for an additional part-time staffer To Outstanding Local Students called that when she began, Gre- for animal control. Craze noted by Mary Moien enway Center had just opened, that with the current 2.5 full-time with most of Greenbelt East yet equivalents the staff is really The Greenbelt Advisory Com- In addition to council, some ship and academic achievement. to be developed. She said that stretched thin whenever one per- mittee on Education (ACE) local dignitaries were present While many students achieve she had planned to stay until the son takes leave. While the num- awards ceremony was a high- and congratulated the awardees: academically, this year’s re- location of the Federal Bureau of ber of inspectors has not changed light of the May 8 meeting of State Senator Paul Pinsky, Del- cipients have uniquely impressed Investigation headquarters was in the past couple of years, Craze the Greenbelt City Council. All egates Tawanna Gaines and Anne their principals, teachers and the selected but now that there is no said that it is down by two from available seats were filled for this Healey, and Tomeka Bumbry who wider community and exemplify announced schedule for this deci- its maximum staffing six or seven annual event as parents, students, represented County Councilmem- See ACE, page 8 sion she decided the time to go years ago. principals and teachers celebrated ber Todd Turner. A number of had come. Council Comments the selection of outstanding stu- school principals and ACE com- Most of the meeting focused dents. mittee members also attended. on a review of the mission, ACE committee member ACE was formed in 1994 What Goes On goals and FY17 accomplishments Melinda Brady opened the pre- and its charter was revised in detailed in the budget report. Friday, May 19 sentation, mentioning that these 2007. ACE works with council, Among other topics, the status of awards have been given out ev- school principals, parent-teacher 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., Bike to Work, Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness the Greenbelt Station shuttle was ery year since 1996. Recipients organizations and the community Center, Parking Lot discussed. Planner Jessica Bellah of the ACE Student Awards must to address education issues and 5 to 7 p.m., Free Fun Roller Skating, Springhill Lake Recreation said that it is her understanding be residents of Greenbelt en- policies that affect the people of Center that the homebuilders (NV Ryan rolled in the highest grade level Greenbelt. Saturday, May 20 Homes) want to provide the shut- at a Greenbelt school. This year, The purpose of the ACE 9:45 a.m. to Noon, Adaptive Kayaking Experience, Buddy Attick tle service, but that it would only Turning Point Academy did not awards is to recognize Greenbelt Park service the homes they had built, have any students eligible for the students who honor the city’s 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Public Works Open House, Public Works not the apartments also on site. award. traditions of citizenship, leader- Facility It is not yet clear how reviving 2 to 6 p.m., Celebration of Spring, Springhill Lake Recreation the shuttle would affect the “The Center See COUNCIL, page 2 Museum Reopens June 4 2:15 p.m., Artwork Dedication, Springhill Lake Recreation Center by Clodagh Johnston Monday, May 22 Of the many summer com- 1950s period garb, such as a 7:30 p.m., CERT, Police Station munity activities dedicated to classic suit or Rosie the Riveter 8 p.m., City Council Meeting, Public Hearing on Proposed Budget, celebrating Greenbelt’s 80th an- ensemble, to celebrate the rich Constant Yield Tax Rate, Voting Age, Municipal Building niversary, the Grand Reopening history of Greenbelt. Addition- Tuesday, May 23 of the Greenbelt Museum His- ally, fun vintage accessories will 7 p.m., Police Community Relations Forum, Greenbriar toric House on Sunday, June 4 be provided before the event for Community Building, Terrace Room will certainly be one of the most bicycle decoration, though riders 7 p.m., Advisory Committee on Education, Municipal Building authentic and community-driven should feel free to decorate their 7 p.m., Advisory Committee on Trees, Public Works Building events of the season. The free, bikes before arriving. Vintage 7:30 p.m., GreenACES/Green Team, Community Center family-friendly event kicks off clothing is optional, but partici- Wednesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. with the 4th annual pants should make sure to bring 7:30 p.m., Council Worksession, South Core Annexation Roosevelt Ride: a short, vintage- a helmet. Rain or shine, commu- Correction, Community Center themed bike ride that begins and nity members are invited to join ADAMS LAURA BY PHOTO ends at the Historic House at Greenbelt City Council members 8:30 p.m., Council Worksession, Citizens Animal Response Team, Bridget Adams shows off 10-B Crescent Road. Spinning at 1 p.m. for the ceremonial rib- Community Center the facepainting artistry of off the well-known “tweed ride” bon cutting, and will be among Thursday, May 25 Ming at the MakerSpace theme, community members are the first to see the restored 7 p.m., Forest Preserve Advisory Board, Municipal Building during the Green Man Fes- encouraged to arrive in 1930s- tival. See MUSEUM, page 7 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 18, 2017 Letters to the Editor

Meals at New Deal decaf (with exotic creamers also ily, or treating our beloved. Or, I just had delicious decaf at available), bananas, apples, crois- one could make a gift of a Café 8 a.m. this past Sunday morning sants, bagels and muffins. visit. Or, we might skip making at the New Deal Café, and also But they had only a light turn- our own coffee for a few days enjoyed the new furniture, the out this past week, which threat- or weeks. elegant new food service contain- ens these early hours. The Café, Perhaps your club could have ers, the calming background mu- due to its limited hours while early morning meetings there. sic, as well as the friendly service transitioning to new management We might even attend fre- by local personnel in training. I’ll and fixing up the facility, has lost quently just long enough to re- go there often, for now, hoping business, even in the afternoons. store a good turnout, and then this will continue. Some of us could easily walk, revert to enjoying the Café when- They are experimenting with or quickly drive to the Café in ever... adding early hours – opening the early morning, sparing us the We could lose this accom- with a simple menu at 7 a.m. added inconvenience and hazard modation without even knowing Tuesday through Friday (and of traffic on local highways. that it was piloted, and none of - News Review June 29, 1945, Izzy Parker carpool series. maybe Monday soon) and at 8 We could consider attend- us wants a chain business to pop In the early years of Greenbelt, families did not own two cars and a.m. weekends. This morning the ing as individuals, with friends, up there. public transportation was limited. Commuting by carpool inspired menu was, at least, coffee and with pets (on patio), with fam- Bill Norwood Izzy Parker’s cartoon series entitled “There's One in Every Carpool” about the many foibles of sharing one's drive to the city. COUNCIL continued from page 1 Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Holds Bus” route now serving Greenbelt negative or whining. process is expected to continue Station. Councilmembers still had Jordan also raised an issue into the next fiscal year before Annual Meeting, Election concerns about the route and the about the stated goal to “Con- being presented to council for by Deanna Dawson hours for these transportation op- tinue operation of a no-kill shel- review. tions. ter…” saying that he did not The membership of Greenbelt terms on the audit committee. Councilmember Konrad Her- want to get arguments over word- Homes, Inc. (GHI) last week The five incumbents on the nomi- ling asked about the cryptic “Lo- ing but that there are some peo- Letters Policy elected fellow members to rep- nations and elections committee ‒ cal Info” signs posted at various ple who say that the city shelter The News Review reserves resent them on the cooperative’s Alex Barnes, Theresa Henderson, locations around Greenbelt. As- is not no-kill. the right not to publish any board of directors, audit com- Tom Jones, Therese Kucera and sistant Director of Planning Terri Craze objected strongly. She letter submitted. All letters mittee and nominations and elec- Anna Socrates − were elected to Hruby explained that the staff said that this statement is based must include the letter writer’s tions committee. Elected to serve one-year terms by acclamation at had tried to get more meaning- on “faulty information and inap- name, physical address and two-year terms on the board were GHI’s annual membership meet- ful content on the signs but did propriate conclusions.” Animals telephone number. Only the incumbents Chuck Hess, Bill ing on Thursday, May 11. Voting not have that flexibility under coming from Greenbelt are not name will be published. All Jones and Steve Skolnik, along for the board and audit committee the program. The signs must say sent to the county and are kept letters are subject to editing with newcomers Paul Kapfer and commenced at the meeting and “Local Info” and must stay up until adopted. However, she noted for reasons of space, libel, Linda Warren Seely. The other continued on Friday at the GHI permanently. that the city shelter does not ac- privacy, taste, copyright and four board positions will be up office. The other order of busi- Another issue, raised by Coun- cept animals from outside of the clarity. for election next year. ness at the meeting was to get cilmember Judith Davis, concerns city and sends such animals to Jonathan Gordy, incumbent member input and votes on some areas such as Crescent Road that the county shelter. Henry Haslinger and Jacqueline proposed changes to the coopera- are lacking sidewalks, forcing Issues Lilly were elected to one-year tive’s governing bylaws. people to walk in the roadway. The budget book lists the ma- Craze said that staff has abid- jor issues facing the department ed by an unwritten rule dating in each of its primary areas of re- back to when the late Thomas X. sponsibility (expressed as goals). Greenbelt White was on council, that side- Several notable issues are dis- walks should not be placed where cussed below. they would undermine use of the Franklin Park inspection – News Review Movies since 1938 inner walkways. Changing that while Craze and her staff are AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER would be a matter of council giv- pleased with the cooperation they Old Greenbelt Theatre ing staff direction to do so. There have been getting from Fieldstone 129 Centerway 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 is also another issue with putting Properties, including completion 301-329-2034 Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 sidewalks in the area of Crescent of the annual inspection in re- www.greenbelttheatre.org [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) near the white brick apartments cord time, there are still concerns Members always $6.50! in that there would be no place including the overall condition of [email protected] (ads) for the sidewalk to connect to, the infrastructure and the status Adults $9, Senior/Student [email protected] (billing) $8, Members $6.50, Kids $6 forcing users back out into the of the abandoned laundry rooms. website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com streets when the sidewalk ends. They call on Fieldstone to “im- All shows before 5 PM: Other issues discussed includ- plement a long-term maintenance Adults $7, Members $6.50, Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar Kids $5 ed the status of the bikeshare and facility upgrade plan to ad- Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 feasibility study, the lake dam dress the inherent problems with OC = Open Captions CC = Closed Captions Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 repairs and the gateway signage an aging property.” Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 plans. Most of these items will The pedestrian and bicycle STAFF be presented to council in the master plan and bus stop safety SHOWTIMES Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Cynthia Beck, Judy Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda near future. and accessibility study are mov- May 19th - 25th Brady, Jessi Britton, Arlene Clarke, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Mayor Emmett Jordan sug- ing slowly due to the depart- Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Angie Evans, Samantha Fitschen, Kathleen Gal- gested writing to the General ment’s workload. Prince George’s FIGHT FOR SPACE lagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, James Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim Services Administration to push County has completed its bike Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Kyla Hanington, Amy Hansen, Solange Hess, (97 mins) Peggy Higgins, Rebecca Holober, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Jeff for a decision regarding the FBI sharing feasibility study and the Fri. & Sat. 2:30, 8:00 PM Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, Lesley Kash, Sue Krofchik, San- headquarters location. He found city is looking at whether to go dra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Marcie Lissauer, Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, little support for this sugges- in with the county or determine Sun. 12:00, 5:15 PM Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Mary tion from other councilmembers if there are ways to bring bike Mon. & Tues. 8:00 PM Moien, Elaine Nakash, Patricia Novinsky, Gail Phillips, Marylee Platt, Peter who expressed concern that such sharing to Greenbelt sooner. Reppert, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Lola Skolnik, Shayna Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Wed. 2:30, 8:00 PM Joanne Tomikel, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Lynn correspondence could backfire, The Forest Preserve Advisory Thurs. 2:30 PM White, Janice Wolf, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. leading to Greenbelt being elimi- Board has been reviewing the nated as a possible headquarters Forest preserve health assessment CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: Karen Yoho [email protected] THEIR FINEST Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 location or could come across as for most of the fiscal year. This (R) (CC) (117 mins) Franklin Park: Arlene Clarke 240-988-3351 Fri., Sat., Mon - Thurs. Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association Circulation and Distribution information also available at: 5:15 PM, Sun. 8:00 PM www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution/ On Screen We The People Series: Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc Next Stop: Mars? IDA (PG-13) (82 mins) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fight For Space is a somber yet inspiring documentary which Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Sylvia (English subtitles) Lewis, treasurer; Tom Jones and Pat Scully. celebrates the past glories of the USA’s space program in the 60s Sun. 2:30 PM and 70s, as it laments its recent steady decline. (with special guest speaker) Business Manager: Mary Halford It “stars” various politicians, astronomers, physicists, activists and schoolteachers, including Neil deGrasse Tyson (astrophysicist), Storytime on Screen - Free! DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads—8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. James Lovell (astronaut) and Bill Nye (The Science Guy). Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to Mon. 10:30 AM address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or Not quite an elegy, Fight For Space, coming to the Old Green- brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. belt Theatre this Friday, May 19, urges us to reinvigorate our space REVOLUTION: NEW ART Mail subscriptions—$45/year. program, to reawaken our sense of wonder and mystery. FOR A NEW WORLD - Jim Link Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. Thurs. 8:00 PM OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2017 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

Upcoming Events Menu for Senior Astronomical Society Boxwood Village City Notes At the New Deal Nutrition Program Meets May 25 Yard Sale, May 20 Public Works staff edited the Sunday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. The Senior Nutrition Food On Thursday, May 25 at 7:30 Boxwood Village Civic As- Memorial Bench dedication pro- to noon, Deaf Brunch: Deaf and and Friendship program pro- p.m., the Astronomical Society of sociation will hold a community gram policy for distribution on hearing people socialize together vides lunches for seniors Monday Greenbelt will welcome Vincent yard sale on Saturday, May 20 the city website. using sign language. Newcom- through Friday at the Community T. Bly, a technologist at NASA from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a Horticulture/parks crew in- ers welcome. 1 to 3 p.m., An- Center beginning at noon. Meals Goddard Spaceflight Center who community picnic from 1 to 3 stalled a temporary smoking re- nual Membership Meeting. 6 to must be reserved by 11 a.m. two works in the forefront of techno- p.m. Maps with the addresses ceptacle at Green Ridge House. 8 p.m., Join us for an evening of days ahead so that enough food logical innovation and invention of participating families will be Art staff secured full funding live Middle Eastern music and is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 for space application. He will provided at the playground at the from the Prince George’s Arts dance. Musicians will play exotic ext. 4215. discuss the Linear Etalon Imag- corner of Lastner and Ivy Lanes. and Humanities Council for after- instruments such as qanun, oud, All meals include margarine, ing Spectral Array (LEISA), an school arts classes at Springhill darbuka and riq. Amazing perfor- coffee or tea and skim milk. instrument he designed and as- Lake Elementary School dur- mances by the region’s best belly Menus for the week of May 22 sembled that flew on the New Star Party Saturday ing the 2017/2018 school year. dancers. There will be open danc- are as follows: Horizons mission, visiting Pluto The Astronomical Society of The grant will enable the Rec- ing between dance performances. Monday, May 22: baked and Charon in July of 2015 and Greenbelt will host a star party, reation Department to provide Monday, May 22, 6:30 to 9 chicken w/maple mustard, mashed now on its way to visit objects free and open to the public, on these classes free of charge to p.m., NDC regular board meeting, spiced yams, Brussels sprouts, in the Kuiper Belt. It is this Saturday evening, May 20 at the participants in all grades. members and visitors welcome. wheat bread, sliced peaches, ap- instrument, a near-infrared imag- Observatory located at Northway CARES Tuesday, May 23, 8 to 10 ple juice ing spectrometer, that is able to Fields. Attendees may observe During the month of April, 15 p.m., The New Deal Laugh-In. Tuesday, May 23: breaded determine the surface composition Jupiter first and Saturn later in families on average were seen for CLaw Comedy Productions pres- veal patty w/marinara sauce, ro- of these objects. the evening. Also observed are counseling. Seventy-two individu- ents the New Deal Laugh-In tini and tomatoes, spinach, wheat The meeting will be held in galaxies, such as the Whirlpool als on average came on a weekly Showcase featuring some of the bread, diced pears, cranberry the planetarium of the Howard Galaxy, the Sombrero Galaxy basis among whom 21 were 18 area’s funniest comics perform- juice B. Owens Science Center, 9601 and others as time permits. At- years of age and younger. The ing together for one night only. Wednesday, May 24: South- Greenbelt Road (adjacent to Du tendees are welcome to set up Crisis Intervention Counselors Parental guidance suggested. west chicken thigh, Spanish rice, Val High School). All are wel- personal telescopes on the hill. saw 12 clients. Wednesday, May 24, 5:30 to Mexicali vegetables, cornbread come and there is no charge. The Moon will not be up until 7 p.m., Piano jazz with Jeffrey muffin, mandarin oranges, grape midnight, so it will be dark. GHI Notes Greenberg. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., juice Observing will begin at Thursday, May 18, 7:30 p.m., Michael Kelly – tasteful, melodic Thursday, May 25: diced Linux Install Day around 8:30 p.m. and continue Board of Directors Meeting, acoustic guitar with soulful vo- baked potatoes, sour cream, broc- At MakerSpace for about two hours. Attendees Board Room cals and poetic storytelling. coli cheese sauce, mixed green In the early days of computer are asked to park in the ball Friday, May 19, office closed. Thursday, May 25, Noon salad with ranch dressing, fresh programming, sharing software field lot, not up on the hill, un- Emergency maintenance service to 2 p.m., Mid-Day Melodies fruit, cranberry juice was a common practice. Unlike less bringing a telescope. The available at 301-474-6011. with Amy C Kraft. 7:30 to 10 Friday, May 26: BBQ beef hardware, programs could be cop- star party will be canceled with- Monday, May 22, 7 p.m., p.m., Songwriters’ Association of riblet, baked beans, collard ied at no cost. This concept lives out notice if it is hopelessly Pre-purchase Orientation, Board Washington Open Mic with host greens, wheat hamburger bun, on in the form of open-source cloudy. Room Lynn Hollyfield. tropical fruit, apple juice software, shareware and freeware, Tuesday, May 23, 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 26, Noon to 2 such as Linux, a free open-source Writers Group Buildings Committee and Solar p.m., Piano jazz with Jeffrey operating system. Task Force Joint Meeting, Board Greenberg. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jazz Originally considered not very To Meet May 19 Room Greenbelt Park Events The Greenbelt Writers Group and blues piano with John Guern- accessible, Linux has long been Wednesday, May 24, 7 p.m., Saturday, May 20, Volunteer will hold its monthly meeting sey. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., The a viable option for home com- Buildings Committee Meeting, Trail Crew. Join the Greenbelt on Friday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Mojo Priests. Take the Blues, puters with familiar icons for Board Room volunteer corps to improve the in the Community Center. All add in a helping of Rock, a common tasks like creating docu- park through stewardship proj- writers are invited to attend and dash of R&B and a splash of ments (even Microsoft-compatible ects. This is a great opportunity participate in setting plans for a Adaptive Kayaking the Jazz and stir. You get The documents), web browsing and to get outdoors and pay it for- new anthology. Discussion will Mojo Priests. Winner of The ward while working on a trail photo editing. There is an online Saturday at the Lake be on electronic submissions for Experience kayaking at Green- 2014 DC Blues Society Battle of maintenance project. Meet at the Software Center with tens of the anthology and plans for the belt Lake on Saturday, May 20, the Bands. Ranger Station at 8:45 a.m. (3 thousands of free and paid apps. June Peace Month meeting. Open 9:45 a.m. to noon. The event is Saturday, May 27, 1 to 5 p.m., hours). Once people try it (which can be readings will also be held. Con- free and suitable for all ages. Jazz Jam with Greg Meyer. Bring Saturday, May 20, Campfire done from a thumb drive without tact Mary Moien at 301-474-4713 Pre-register with the Greenbelt on your jazz groove and join Talk: Why ‘Powder Mill’ Road? altering the computer’s existing for more information. Recreation Department, Activity in this community jam session. Did you know there were pow- system), they are amazed they #252505-1. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jazz and blues der mills manufacturing black had never heard about it. For more information call 240- piano with John Guernsey. 8:30 gunpowder in nearby Beltsville Curious? Greenbelt’s Maker- 542-2054. Participants are encour- to 11:30 p.m., The Smokin’ Pole- and Bladensburg in the early Space is hosting a Linux Install More Community Events aged to bring a picnic lunch. cats with Mary Shaver. Their 1800s? Learn about gunpowder Day on Saturday, May 20 from sound comes from the post-WWII and the hazards of its manufac- 1 to 4 p.m. Volunteers will be are located throughout ensemble sound of the Chicago ture. A musket firing demonstra- on hand to help install Linux the paper. masters like Jimmy Rogers, Little tion will conclude the talk to and answer questions. So bring Walter and Howlin’ Wolf; the show the main use and need for an old computer and stop by 125 West Coast Jump/Swing of Tiny black powder. Meet at Campfire Centerway. Grimes, Pee Wee Crayton and Circle at 8:30 p.m. T-Bone Walker; the Rock’a’Billy Sunday, May 21, Every Kid TextGreenbelt gen layout for GAC ad, 4 Artscolumns by Center5 inches for the sound of Carl Perkins and Johnny in a Park. Planning a summer Bedtime Story Ballet May 18, 2017 edition Burnette; and the Lou- Showcases Local Talent COMING SOON vacation and you have a 4th COMING SOON isiana swamp blues of grader? Come and learn how to The Performing Arts Reper- Slim Harpo. get a free pass to national parks tory Company, a non-profit arts SHE SPEAKS as we play the Guess Your Na- organization located in Beltsville, tional Parks game. Other Ameri- will present a dance production Artwork Dedication ca the Beautiful Passes and their on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, benefits will be described to help May 21 at the Publick Playhouse Saturday, May 20 you prepare for summer vaca- in Cheverly. A Bedtime Story is In conjunction with the Cel- tion. Meet at the Ranger Station an original story ballet that will ebration of Spring, a community at 2 p.m. capture the imagination of audi- art project installation will be For further information, call ence members of all ages, while dedicated at the Springhill Lake 301-344-3944 or visit nps.gov/ showcasing local talent, including Recreation Center computer lab gree. several Greenbelters. on Saturday, May 20 at 2:15 For more information, visit p.m. The new installation features performingarc.org. a series of four “Crazy Quilt” mosaic panels incorporating ce- ramic tiles made by community A guest production from the Rude Mechanicals members of all ages in an Artful Utopia Film Festival Presents June 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 at 8PM Afternoon workshop at the Com- Sunday, May 21, Wed., May 24, & Fri., May 26 June 11 at 2PM munity Center. This project was Beginning at 8 PM initiated by Artist-in-residence Ticket prices: $22 General Admission, $20 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Youth (12 and under with adult) and Recreation Department in- structor Mary Gawlik, assisted “Fagbug Nation,” “Finding Manjushri,”and COMINGCOMING SOON:SOON by fellow Artist-in-residence Gina “The First Step” CANCELLED:CANCELLED Off the: Off Cuff: the A 48Cuff:-Hour A Play48-Hour Project Play - MayProject 27 - May 27 Denn and open studio participant MurderMurder on on the the Nile Nile: Jun – Jun 23 –23Jul - 2Jul - Production2 - Production from of Thunderous Thunderous Productions Productions Teresa: Jul 14 –Teresa 23 – Production – Jul 14 -from 23 - 7thProduction Street from 7th Street Jan Morrow. The recreation cen- King Kirby:King Jul Kirby28 – Aug – Jul 12 28 - Production – Aug 12 -from Production Off the from Quil lOff the Quill ter is located at 6101 Cherrywood On Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) Lane. 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Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 18, 2017 Mishkan Torah Memorial Day Dedication of Holocaust Torah We were sorry to hear of the High School. Congratulations also bors column. Send details of death on March 20, 2017, of to the inaugural year scholarship your news items to editor@ Greenbelt pioneer Virginia Sow- recipients Phillip McWithey and greenbeltnewsreview.com. ell Wyant, 81, of College Park Avinash Singh. For more infor- and Coral Gables, Fla. She was mation about the foundation visit the daughter of original resi- sallywagnerfoundation.org. dents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sowell Congratulations to Eleanor and graduated from Northwest- Roosevelt High School senior ern High School in 1953. Her Ruth White, who was awarded husband of over 61 years, Da- the 2017 David Craig Memorial vid N. Wyant (Greenbelt High Scholarship. School class of 1947), preceded Congratulations to News Re- her in death. Mrs. Wyant was view staffer Cynthia Cummings retired from the University of and her husband Jay, who are Maryland, where she worked now proud grandparents. Baby for many years in Admissions Nicholas was born to their daugh- and the School of Music. A ter Nyssa and her husband Dan memorial service was held May Stagnaro-Green in Napersville, 13 in Florida. Ill., on Saturday, May 13. PHOTO BY ED BRENNER BY PHOTO Congratulations to The Sally At this time of year, we know A sofer repairing Vlašim scroll, a Torah that will be rededicated at Wagner Foundation for suc- many awards and accolades are OF FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO Mishkan Torah on Memorial Day weekend. News Review staffer Cyn- cessfully starting up. Wagner presented. Please share your is the retired, long-term band accomplishments, milestones thia Cummings holds her new grandson, Nicholas On Memorial Day, May 29 events will conclude with light director at Eleanor Roosevelt and news in the Our Neigh- starting at 3 p.m. Mishkan Torah refreshments and an informal get will have a once-in-a-lifetime together. ceremony rededicating a survivor This unprecedented ceremony of the Holocaust, the destruction promises to be a truly memo- RESTORATION CENTER GREENBELT of the European Jewish Com- rable event. It is free and the 119 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 munity by Nazi Germany from public is invited to attend what FUNERAL MASS FOR 1939-1945. The survivor is a may literally never happen again Worship with us on Sundays @ 10:15am ROBERT “BOBBY” TURNER Torah scroll once used by the in this area; the dedication of a Host Pastors: Abby & Emmanuel Daramola vanished Jewish community of Holocaust Torah. Mishkan Torah will be held on Saturday, May 27 at 11 am at Vlašim in the Czech Republic. A is located at 10 Ridge Road. RESTORATION CENTER IS A MARYLAND FOOD BANK PARTNER Torah is the most sacred object in St. Hugh Catholic Church. CALL THE OFFICE 301-345-0007 FOR MORE INFORMATION Judaism. It is a scroll in Hebrew There will be a repast fol- containing the first five books lowing the funeral mass at of the Bible (the Five Books the church. of Moses) hand lettered by a specially trained scribe called a “Prejudices of any kind are the destroyers of sofer. Mishkan Torah received the Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church human happiness & welfare.” - Baha’i Writings Torah on loan from the Memorial 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Scrolls Trust in January 1967. Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors The scroll was recently evalu- www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 ated and repaired by a sofer, as seen above. The scroll is now Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor Greenbelt Baha'i' Community kosher and can be read as part of religious services. Worship Service 10 a.m. 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 Mishkan Torah’s agreement Speed is not as important as direction. [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org with the Memorial Scrolls Trust obligates the Synagogue now to have a rededication ceremony ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church to stimulate renewed awareness 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org of the scroll’s significance and 301-474-4322 its special place as a symbol of Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community survival, heritage and loss. Given Mass Schedule: the key role played by the United Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. May 21 10 a.m. States in WW II, the upcoming Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. "Spirit of Life" Memorial Day, a day of remem- Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. brance for those who died pro- Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. The Rev. Evan Keely, Interim Minister; with the PBUUC Worship Associate team; tecting the liberties and freedoms and the Choir that Americans enjoy and at times Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe Carolyn McDade`s Spirit of Life is truly among the most beloved of songs among take for granted is an ideal day Unitarian Universalists. What does it mean to us? for a rededication ceremony for the precious Holocaust Torah. Weather permitting, the cer- emony will begin with a celebra- Greenbelt Community Church tory parade to Roosevelt Center UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST and back. The parade will begin 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) outside the Synagogue at 3:00 Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings p.m. Come worship God with us! www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org At 4 p.m., there will be a Sunday School 9:45AM ceremony at the Synagogue un- Sunday Worship der the chuppah, the traditional Worship Service 11:00AM 10:15 a.m. Jewish wedding canopy, to be followed by short speeches by Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff, Pastor 101 Greenhill Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Rabbi Jonathan Cohen and Ralph (301) 474-­‐4212 www. greenbeltbaptist.org Mollerick, who escaped Nazi Germany through Kindertransport. Mishkan Torah will then have a Mishkan Torah MISHKAN TORAH PRESENTS mincha service featuring readings Congregation from the Vlašim scroll. The day’s A GALA AFTERNOON TO SAY 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 AU REVOIR TO RETIRING An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali- tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes RABBI JONATHAN COHEN AND FAMILY your extended family in the 21st century. SUNDAY JUNE 4 AT 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, i.e. family service at 7:30 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Special gala farewell with hors d’ouevres, desserts, Catholic Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. drinks, speeches and musical entertainment. Community Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. of Greenbelt Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. Admission- $36. Opportunity for leadership development. MASS Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. Tickets available online at www.MishkanTorah.org Sundays 10 A.M. Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. or at Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Road, Municipal Building Interfaith families are welcome. Greenbelt, Maryland 301-423-4774 ALL ARE WELCOME. Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Thursday, May 18, 2017 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

City of Greenbelt Recre- ation Department Invites you to Free Friday Fun! Roller- City Information skate! GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC OFFICIAL NOTICE Springhill Lake Recre- HEARINGS ON FY2018 BUDGET, CONSTANT YIELD, The Greenbelt City Council has scheduled a ation Center AND VOTING AGE May 19, 2017 from PUBLIC HEARING Municipal Building, May 22, 2017 – 8:00 p.m. 5:00pm-7:00pm To be held during the Regular Meeting of Council ORGANIZATION Monday, May 22, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. Ages: 6-14 years and Call to Order parents/guardians Roll Call CONCERNING THE PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR FISCAL Roller-skates provided Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag YEAR 2017-2018 FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND EACH free of charge or bring Consent Agenda – Approval of Staff Recommendations OF THE OTHER FUNDS OF THE CITY. (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved your own. as recommended by staff, subject to removal from the Consent This is the second of two Public Hearings on the budget. Info: 301-397-2212 or Agenda by Council.) Public attendance and participation are encouraged. All 301-397-2200 Approval of Agenda and Additions citizens of Greenbelt will have a reasonable opportunity to provide written and oral comments and to ask questions City of Greenbelt COMMUNICATIONS concerning the entire budget. - Presentations Recreation Department - American Legion Auxiliary – Poppy Presentation Copies of the proposed budget may be examined at the City 2017 Summer Activity - Peace Month Proclamation Offices, 25 Crescent Rd., during normal operating hours. Guide - Police Officers Proclamation The budget is also posted on the City Web site at Available in - Public Hearings www.greenbeltmd.gov. For more information, please call recreation centers & - Proposed FY 2018 Budget 301-474-8000. Cindy Murray CMC. City Clerk online at - Constant Yield Tax Rate www.greenbeltmd.gov/ - Voting Age for City Elections – Lowering the Voting Age to recreation. Allow for 16 and 17 Year Olds to Vote FAMILY FUN ON SATURDAY, May 20th! Class registration: began -Petitions and Requests on May 15 for Greenbelt (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the City 9:45-12:00pm residents; Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) ADAPTIVE KAYAKING May 22 for non-residents. - * Minutes of Council Meetings - Administrative Reports EXPERIENCE Classes begin on or - *Committee Reports Buddy Attick Park-Greenbelt Lake, after the week of June 19. - Community Relations Advisory Board, Report #2017-1 555 Crescent Road Call 301-397-2200 for more - Forest Preserve Advisory Board, Report # 2017-01 Fun for all ages! FREE! Pre-Register information. LEGISLATION with the Greenbelt Recreation Department, ACTIVITY # 252505-1. VACANCIES ON BOARDS OTHER BUSINESS Info: 240-542-2054. You are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch! & COMMITTEES - Voting Age for City Elections – Lowering the Voting Age to Allow 10:30am-1:30pm Volunteer to serve on City for 16 and 17 Year Olds to Vote/ Youth Advisory Committee Report Council Advisory Groups. #2015, Advisory Committee on Trees Report #2017-3, Community PUBLIC WORKS OPEN There are currently vacancies Relations Advisory Board Report # 2017- HOUSE on: Advisory Committee on - Approval of Speed Camera Contract Public Works Facility, 555 Education (effective July 1st), - Final Design Concept Approval – Buddy Attick Park Parking Lot Crescent Road Advisory Planning Board, Arts - Award Agreement – Gateway Signage Grant Advisory Board, Forest Pre- - Memorandum of Understanding – Greenbelt Station Parkway Come out to this favorite family event and see all we serve Advisory Board, Com- Bridge over Branchville Road munity Relations Advisory do at Public Works! Ride - Council Activities Board, Greenbelt Advisory - Council Reports the Bucket Truck, Climb on Committee on Environmental *- Artist in Residence License Agreement Work Trucks, Demonstrations, Environmental and Sustainability Sustainability, Park and Rec- *- Reappointment to Advisory Group Information & Games, Tours, Free Reusable Water Bottles and reation Advisory Board, Senior *- Appointment to Advisory Group Reusable Bags, Tree Tour, Hot Dogs and Drinks. Fun for kids of all Citizen Advisory Board and *- Removal from Advisory Group ages! Youth Advisory Committee. MEETINGS 2:00pm-6:00pm For information on how NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular Coun- CELEBRATION OF SPRING cil meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens are invit- to apply contact Springhill Lake Recreation ed to attend. If special accommodations are required for any disabled 301-474-8000. person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the meeting Center, 6101 Cherrywood Ln. day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 or e-mail Enjoy arts & crafts, activities, ARTWORK [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. performances, inflatables, DEDICATION video game screens, Magician, Saturday, May 20 MEETINGS FOR WEEK OF MAY 22-26 Community Info tables, food 2:15pm Monday, May 22 at 7:30pm, CERT at Police Department, and music with Greenbelt Springhill Lake 550 Crescent Road. On the Agenda: City Liaison Update, Trea- Recreation Department and your neighbors and friends. Children Recreation Center surer, Volunteer Manager, and Coordinator’s Reports- Pet Expo, and parents alike will be delighted on this fun-filled day. General Announcements, Trailer Inventory and Light Assembly Computer Lab 6101 Cherrywood Lane Monday, May 22 at 8:00pm, CITY COUNCIL MEETING/ PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED FY 2018 BUDGET/ The new installation features CONSTANT YIELD/VOTING AGE at Municipal Building, 15 E COMMU a series of four “Crazy Quilt” Crescent Road. This meeting will be shown live on Verizon IC N mosaic panels incorporat- L IT ing ceramic tiles made by 21, Comcast 71 and 996, and streaming at O ONS F Y www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv P TI OR community members of all A U ages in an Artful Afternoon Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00pm, L ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON E M workshop at the Greenbelt at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. EDUCATION R Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00pm Community Center. This On the Agenda: Feedback on Student Awards and 2018 Budget Greenbriar Community Building project was initiated by Art- Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00pm, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ist in Residence and Recre- TREES at Public Works Facility, 555 Crescent Road. On the 7600 Hanover Parkway ation Department instructor Agenda: Continue discussion of Greenbelt Tree Master Plan issues Terrace Room Mary Gawlik, assisted by Join us for the second in a series of forums where fellow Artist in Residence Tuesday, May 23 at 7:30pm, GREEN ACES/GREEN TEAM you can share your thoughts about the relationship Gina Denn and open studio at Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. On the Agenda: Wel- between the community and the Greenbelt Police. come Ronald, Elliott Campbell will speak to the group about H.T. participant Jan Morrow. For Hosted by the City of Greenbelt’s Community more information, call 240- Odum’s Energy Concept and Updates from Sustainability Frame- Relations Advisory Board (CRAB). All are welcome. work / Green Team Circles. 542-2057. We want to hear from you! Wednesday, May 24 at 7:30pm, COUNCIL WORK SES- ONE FREE DAILY SION re:South Core Annexation Correction and at If you cannot attend, you may provide your comments at www.greenbeltmd.gov/policecommunityforum. If special ADMISSION FOR 8:30pm re: Citizens Animal Response Team at Community accommodations are required, please contact the MOMS AT GAFC Center, 15 Crescent Road. City Manager’s Office at 301-474-8000. THROUGHOUT MAY! Thursday, May 25 at 7:00pm, FOREST PRESERVE ADVI- COMING SOON: Everyday in May is Mom’s SORY BOARD at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. On ForA thirdCity forum Information, in Historic GreenbeltServices in andJune Events visit Day at GAFC. Moms are the Agenda: Greenman Festival Event Update, Discussion on AMT www.greenbeltmd.gov.A youth forum in the Fall To access all of the City of honored to One Free Day Forest Preserve Health Assessment – Goals and Recommenda- Greenbelt Social Media in one place, visit Admission with an Adult tions – Section 12 (Forest Health), Policy Statement, Section 1 (In- Daily Admission Purchase troduction), Section 5 (Invasive Species), and more, time permitting www.greenbeltmd.gov/infowall or Membership. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a meeting is All Moms are WELCOME! being held call 301-474-8000. @cityofgreenbelt Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 18, 2017

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Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment. We welcome new patients and accept most insurance plans. DCHweb.org/primarycare Thursday, May 18, 2017 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 School Board Hears Opponents MUSEUM continued from page 1 historic house since its closure so they can eat on the beautiful for water damage repairs in Oc- lawns outside the house. Free Of Cell Towers, Other Issues tober 2016. Following the ribbon craft activities will honor the art- by Matt Arbach cutting, all house tours will be ist, Lenore Thomas Straus, who free until the residence closes at sculpted many well-known his- Health and safety were the All three speakers stressed initiative that provides full col- 5 p.m. On the house tour, visitors toric pieces seen around Green- two issues that engendered the the need to situate towers in lege scholarships to seniors. Two will be able to observe restored belt, and children can play safely greatest public response at the areas isolated from residential schools that were highlighted furnishings and household objects on the playground. Dogs can Prince George’s County Board of and school grounds. Bobo em- were Oxon Hill High School and that reflect the lifestyle of an even join in on the fun, as long Education meeting on May 11. phasized the need to “cancel” the Flowers High School. The pro- average American family during as they remain on a leash. Those Comments also criticized the ef- contract with Milestone due to gram worked from a combined the Great Depression and World who can’t make it on June 4, ficacy of the board in developing this “unacceptable threat” to the fund of $5 million. The awarded War II. Interactive areas allow can visit the Historic House on an inclusive and universally sup- community at large and the ques- students were encouraged to sign children to touch and play with Sundays between 1 to 5 p.m., or ported school system. tionable and possibly “criminal” an agreement to see their dreams time-period household objects, can schedule a visit or walking Recently, the cell tower initia- business practices. of higher education to its comple- while providing visitors with tour during the week. General tive, brought about by an agree- This contention will certainly tion. the opportunity to kinestheti- admission $3, children under 12 ment between the county and be a persistent one in the foresee- The legislative portion of the cally experience the lives of the free, FOGM members free. The Milestone Communications, was able future with the decision at meeting, presented by Demetria families who used to reside in the Greenbelt Museum greatly ap- thwarted at a proposed site at Roosevelt being just the begin- Tobias, associative general coun- Greenbelt community. Since the preciates volunteers, and any Eleanor Roosevelt High School. ning, a point raised by Powell- sel for the board, focused on reconstruction commenced last individuals who are passionate However, there are still 72 sites Farrow. Upon reflection after the some major bills. These included October, a few dramatic changes about the unique history of the approved “as possible future lo- board meeting, Powell-Farrow HB 1568, a work bill which have been made, such as the Greenbelt community are encour- cations” (pgcabs.org) at schools stated her continued and deep concerns the transportation part- walls of the historic home which aged to contact the Museum. For all across the county. There are concern on the threat that the nership with WMATA; HB 270, have been carefully repainted in more information regarding the currently cell towers at Carroll contract with Milestone poses concerning lead testing in school; colors appropriate to the time pe- event or volunteer opportunities, Middle School, Flowers High for the county. She recommends HB 1, dealing with sick leave for riod. The event, which is spon- visit greenbeltmuseum.org. School, Green Valley Academy, a “full termination of the con- substitutes; Protect Our Schools sored by Friends of the Greenbelt Clodagh Johnston is a Uni- Kenmoor Middle School and tract” and that “our district de- Act, which seeks to enhance Museum, will be providing light versity of Maryland student in Oxon Hill Middle School. Refer serves better than to do business student success; More Learning, refreshments, and families are en- journalism writing for the News to milestonecommunications.com/ with such an organization.” She Less Testing Act; and School couraged to bring picnic lunches Review. locations for a complete list. quoted Prince George’s Coun- Security Suspensions and Expul- or browse the Farmers Market Three speakers from Greenbelt ty Public School CEO Kevin sions. Tobias emphasized the brought the cell tower issue to Maxwell, who recently remarked trend whereupon suspensions of- bear: residents Bill Manico and that “Milestone has not met our ten lead to eventual student drop- Desan Bobo and Nicole Powell- county’s desired standards of out. Refer to mgaleg.maryland. Farrow, on the administrative transparency, communication and gov and mgaleg.maryland.gov/ staff at Eleanor Roosevelt. All community engagement.” Pubs/LegisLegal/2017-90-day- three cited similar points in their On a positive note, board report.pdf for more complete argument. A central point was members cited several programs information on these bills. the health threat resulting from highlighting student achieve- Representatives from Imagine close proximity to electromag- ments. Hillside Works Scholar- Foundations that operates the netic radiation, cancer being the ships Connections celebrated 93 Leland Charter School, offered worst case scenario. All three graduating seniors this year. The a brief synopsis of the programs cited scientific studies indicating Student Built House program, that have been successful and this. The other major issue was begun in 1981, completed its that can be applied to the public the resulting loss in property 41st house; all properties are for schools in the county. They stress values found in areas where cell sale and all proceeds go towards not just dynamic academic mea- towers have been located, which the next project. There was also sures but also character develop- would be a detriment to the eco- an inspirational video concerning ment, with both traits necessary nomic health of the county. Declarations of Independence, an to create valuable and responsible scholars. This school alone has a waiting list of over 2,000 stu- dents beyond their current roster Enjoy Community Celebration of 488. The meeting presented a At Public Works Open House fairly equal record of successes by Erin Josephitis achieved and work yet to do. There was a measured yet clear Bring the entire family to about Chesapeake Bay-friendly criticism of the effectiveness of enjoy free refreshments, a ride funding opportunities through the board on the issues of health, in the bucket truck, education- Prince George’s County Rain insufficient school textbook avail- al games, environmental tours, Check Rebate Program. ability and commitment to creat- MUSEUM GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO demonstrations and more at the Starting at 1 p.m., the Adviso- ing an equal environment across The Greenbelt Museum prepares for the Grand Reopening of the Public Works Open House on ry Committee on Trees will lead the county where students can newly restored Historic House on June 4. Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 a bus tour of Greenbelt’s Sig- achieve their potential. The board a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy this nificant Trees. Note that there are was receptive to these views and community celebration of Pub- limited seats on the bus for the expressed a desire to face these lic Works’ commitment to pre- tour. To attend either of the tours, challenges step-by-step, daunt- Drop us a Line! serving Greenbelt’s legacy as a meet inside of Public Works. ing and frustrating as they are at Electronically, that is. planned community by providing After the Public Works Open times to both the public and the a safe and sustainable physical House ends, residents will have board members themselves. [email protected] environment. an opportunity to purchase a dis- Come inside to see the sus- counted compost bin from 1:30 tainability display featuring to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last). green lifestyle tips, behaviors The cost for Greenbelt residents and actions that can be taken to is $30 cash or check payable help protect the planet. All ages to NIE Institute ($40 for non- ************** are invited to play environmen- residents). tal education games to win a Want to help make the event a Pick the one you want free reusable grocery shopping success? Public Works is recruit- bag or reusable water bottle. ing volunteers to support environ- with a credit union auto loan. Also, drop off these clean and mental education games during empty materials to be upcycled the Open House. Service-learning through TerraCycle: Pur and Bri- hours will be awarded. No expe- ta water filters, Earth’s Best and rience necessary; training will be Greenbelt Federal Credit Union GoGoSqueez baby food pouches, provided. RSVP to Connor Roess- Spring Auto Sale CLIF wrappers and chip bags ler at [email protected]. and oral care products. Learn The Public Works Department is about ways to conserve energy, located at 555 Crescent Road. water, zero waste and more. New Car Loan as low as 1.74% apr Starting at 11 a.m., Chesa- Used Car Loan as low as 1.99% apr peake Conservation Corps mem- ber Connor Roessler will lead Make your summer at joyful ride. a walking tour of Stormwater Your Community Credit Union since 1937. Best Management Practices. Vis- Apply at greenbeltfcu.com or call us at 301-474-5900. it demonstrations of rain gar- dens and a rain cistern at Public 112 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Works, and a pervious walking Rates subject to change without notice. path at Buddy Attick Park. Have questions answered and learn Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 18, 2017

ACE continued from page 1 Drug Drop Box Inaugurated the values that make Greenbelt a elect him as class president of the focused. His teachers describe by Stan Zirkin great community. Student Government Association him as a model student. The Student Awards comple- that works to develop community One of Sean’s most outstand- ment the ACE Educator Awards, outreach projects. ing qualities is his work ethic, which ACE presented to teachers Every Thanksgiving, Braylon which he applies to both aca- and staff members from Greenbelt and his father volunteer at the B. demics and athletics. His integ- schools at a council meeting in Getty Homeless Shelter in Balti- rity and ability to be honest with March. Together, ACE awards more, serving food to the home- himself helps him succeed in the and programs highlight the exem- less. Braylon shared that “When classroom and on the baseball plary educational program of the I serve people who need food on diamond. schools that Greenbelt children Thanksgiving, it makes my food Sean has played for several attend, and the people who make at home taste that much better.” baseball teams, including his it happen. He is a bright student who strives middle school, PG Select and the Each student received a num- to maintain his quarterly Honor Rawlings High Heat. He was a ber of gifts and certificates to Roll/Principal’s Honor Roll status. Youth Ambassador for the Negro commemorate his or her success. League Hall of Fame. Once a From ACE, each of the elemen- Magnolia Elementary year, he also participates in Com- tary and middle school students Guadalupe Cardenas cast Cares Day activities at the received a $25 Amazon gift card. Guadalupe has been selected Boys and Girls Club in Annapolis The graduating ACE Student because he cares about others and as the ACE Student because she SHERMAN CHRISTOPHER BY PHOTO Award winners from Eleanor has the ability to guide them in a is an example of a model student. Members of city council and the police department celebrate the Roosevelt High School will each positive direction. Guadalupe comes in every morn- opening of the Drug Drop Box outside Greenbelt Police Station. receive a $2000 scholarship to ing ready to learn. She is never help them with some of the ex- afraid to ask for help when she Greenbelt Elementary On May 12, with several city thanking both the police depart- penses associated with the next is confused, and is an individual Alyssa Bailey councilmembers present, the po- ment and PSAC for their ef- part of their education. amongst her peers. She readily Alyssa is truly a delightful lice department and the Pub- forts in making the drug disposal Each student was presented assists her peers when they are student who always displays a lic Safety Advisory Committee box a reality. He was followed with an ACE T-shirt and invited in need, or if asked. She is well positive attitude. Her teachers and (PSAC) officially opened for at the podium by Acting Po- to wear it and walk with ACE in respected by other students, and administrators felt she would be a public use the Drug Drop Box lice Chief Thomas Kemp, PSAC the Labor Day Festival Parade in they value her opinions. great candidate to represent GES on the outside of the police sta- Chair Cindy Comproni and PSAC September. All student winners Her team and her classmates as the Generating Outstanding tion. As noted in last week’s Vice-Chair Laura Kressler, each received certificates of recogni- can always count on her to con- Leadership Development (GOLD) News Review, the box is a free of whom described the process tion from the city, the county and duct herself with dignity and student for the 2016-2017 school service to citizens where, with which culminated in the instal- the state. respect. This not only shows year. Alyssa welcomed this chal- certain exceptions, prescription lation of the box. Kressler was Bumbry, Councilmember Turn- that Guadalupe is responsible, lenge. and over-the-counter medications given special thanks for taking er’s chief of staff, presented a it shows that she has a strong She has developed her lead- may be turned in anonymously, the lead in researching the issue donation of $2000 to the ACE understanding of teamwork and ership skills and embraced the 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on behalf of PSAC. Scholarship Fund from the county integrity. Her mother reports that growth mindset that is cultivated for safe disposal. After the ribbon-cutting Davis council through the assistance of Guadalupe displays the same at GES. Alyssa serves as a safety Mayor Emmett Jordan began made the inauguration complete Turner. characteristics at home. patrol and works closely with the the ceremony by introducing by disposing of several bags of Delegate Healey awarded George Ford III Student Council on community Councilmembers Judith Davis, prescription drugs in the box. one of her House of Delegates “What we, at Magnolia, service projects like the canned Silke Pope and Leta Mach and Scholarships following the ACE wouldn’t give to have an entire food drive, Toys for Tots and awards. classroom of Georges!” He is Pennies for Patients. The following is a summary the student who brings a smile In October, she and her moth- of the presentation for each stu- to your face when he walks into er created and distributed Breast Tennis Season Kicks Off dent: a room. It is difficult to imagine Cancer Awareness tote bags to that he knows what a bad day is her teachers and staff. Alyssa With Social On May 20 Springhill Lake – he seems eager and full of joy is a leader who helps set high by Stan Zirkin Elementary every day. George is extremely standards for learning in her Christiana Alapa kind and always sees the best class and school community. The Greenbelt Tennis Asso- with non-GTA members paying a Christiana is a fifth-grade stu- in any situation. Teachers can She is hard-working and tries to ciation (GTA) has announced its nominal fee. dent who is a role model of aca- depend on him to complete his achieve academic excellence. She summer schedule of socials, tour- There will also be four Braden demia’s highest standing. She has assignments to the best of his is a role model for other students naments and clinics. The season Field tournaments this summer: consistently received the award ability and to ask questions when and most deserving of an ACE will kick off with a Member- the Summer Singles Tournament for a straight A average through- he is in doubt. No challenge thus Award. ship Doubles Social on Saturday, on June 24-25; the Post-Fire- out the school year. Christiana far has deterred George from Favor Bate May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at cracker Doubles Tournament on has a keen interest in science, giving his all. Small in stature, Favor is an ambitious and Braden Field. The social is free July 15-16; the David Craig Me- technology, engineering and math he does not let this bother him. capable student. He works very for GTA members (membership morial Doubles Tournament on and is an active member of the His peers respect him even more hard in school to earn the highest forms will be available); non- September 30-October 1 and the robotics club. Recently, she was because he is unaffected by the grades possible. He turns every GTA members pay a nominal fee. Craig Singles Tournament on Oc- selected by the STEM coach and “short” jokes they throw his way. assignment into an opportunity Light refreshments will be served. tober 7-8. There is an entry fee her peers to represent the SHL At home, George’s parents say to increase his knowledge and is On every Friday night from 7 for each of the tournaments, with Robotics Club in a programming he is a joy. He is conscientious, eager to participate in class ac- to 10 p.m. beginning on May 26 a reduced fee for GTA members. competition. a great brother to his siblings and tivities. He has consistently been and continuing through August 25 Finally, there will be two in- Christiana is a member of the one who avoids all arguments on the Honor Roll. Favor is a there will be drop-in social tennis structional clinics at Braden Field the Springhill Lake Chorus and and disagreements. creative thinker, and he regularly at Braden Field. GTA will sup- sponsored jointly by GTA and performs regularly in school con- shares his thoughts and ideas ply the tokens for the lights and the recreation department, one on certs and at community events. Dora Kennedy French with the class. cans of tennis balls will be avail- June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon and a She is her class representative on Immersion School In addition to being an ex- able for sale. The drop-in tennis second on August 19 from 9 a.m. the school’s Student Government Yoshi Ramesh Chettri cellent student, Favor is also a will be free for GTA members to noon. There will be a nominal Association. She demonstrates her Yoshi Chettri was born in good citizen in the school. He with non-GTA members paying a fee for the lessons. care for others by volunteering Greenbelt and has lived here is a safety patrol. He has also nominal fee. All events are subject to as a Reading Together Tutor. As ever since. He started the French participated in activities such as The socials part of the GTA change due to weather conditions. a tutor, she arrives at school 20 Immersion program at the age of the Greenbelt Elementary Chorus. season will culminate with the For more detailed information minutes before the scheduled day five. Yoshi loves science. He was He consistently demonstrates a Labor Day Doubles Social at the and updates visit to receive training and review selected to represent the school genuine understanding of other Greenbriar tennis courts on Sun- greenbelt.com/ten- reading lessons that she then last year at the County STEM children’s backgrounds. He is day, September 3 between 8 a.m. nis. teaches to second- or third-grade Fair where he placed second in sensitive to cultural differences and 1 p.m. The barbecue will be Stan Zirkin is students at the end of the day. Chemistry. He is a well-rounded and really tries to build bridges active as usual along with other a reporter for the She is an outstanding scholar eighth grader, a fluent French of understanding between his refreshments. Once again this News Review and who exhibits the temperament speaker and an honor roll student classmates. Favor consistently event is free for GTA members treasurer of GTA. and caring attributes worthy of an with a 3.8 GPA. Yoshi is very sets an example for other stu- ACE award. respectful and humble. He helps dents. He exemplifies the school Braylon Martin redirect other students when they expectations of being responsible, Braylon is a very dedicated, are off-task and is always willing reliable, safe and prepared. friendly, respectful, patient and to offer his peers his assistance. committed student. He is a mem- Yoshi also makes a great contri- Greenbelt Middle School ber of the Helping Hands Club bution to the lives in his com- Benjamin Ehrenreich that works year-round in activities munity by delivering newspapers Benjamin maintains very good like the Spring Stream Clean-Up for the Greenbelt News Review. grades while playing soccer with project. He is also a member of Sean David Mungin the Greenbelt Titans. He has 111 Centerway, Suite C, Greenbelt 20770 the Springhill Lake basketball Sean is an exceptional trilin- volunteered to put up fences team. gual (English, French, Russian), around the trees at Greenbelt Individual (ages 4-70), Family, Couples and Group Therapy. Braylon participates in the Tal- Lake, volunteers at the Greenbelt straight-A student with a GPA of Daytime, Evening and Weekend hours available. ented and Gifted pull-out program 4.06. Since starting the French Farmers Market each summer and and is often called on to tutor his Immersion program, Sean has tutors younger students in math. Most insurance plans accepted. classmates. His sincere spirit and never missed Honor Roll. He is work ethic led his classmates to a leader, well-organized and very See ACE, page 9 240-670-4050 | [email protected] | www.choiceclinical.com

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ACE continued from page 8 Police Blotter Benjamin is also very helpful to ing a career in psychology and Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, www.greenbeltmd.gov/police new students at school and par- hopes to excel in this field in the ticipates in peer mediation to help future. With his good nature and Armed Suspect other traffic violations after- be Man Arrested in May 5 resolve issues between his peers. exceptional people skills, there May 4, 5:12 p.m., 7500 block ing stopped during a sobriety He is a well-liked young man is no doubt that he will reach Greenbelt Road. A man pulled a checkpoint. All were released on Greenbelt Homicide amongst the Greenbelt Middle his goals. Kyle will be attend- gun from the trunk of his car and citations pending trial. On Tuesday, May 16, Rodrick School community. ing Prince George’s Community began waving it around outside Theft Achu Cheg, 20, of Greenbelt was Jhennifer Celestino College. of Wendy’s Restaurant. He is de- May 4, 10:44 a.m., 6200 block arrested and charged with first Jhennifer has maintained ex- Favour Dimelu scribed as Latino, 5’8” tall, 170 Breezewood Drive. A parcel degree murder, second degree cellent grades all through her Delegate Healey then pre- pounds, with hair in long dread- package was taken from in front murder, first degree assault and middle school years. She has sented a Maryland State Delegate locks, wearing grey sweatpants of a resident’s door on March 22. second degree assault. volunteered to read to younger Award to Favour Dimelu. Favour and a navy blue shirt. He fled May 5, 1:50 a.m., 9000 block Cheg was arrested on an un- students and assist them with is a diligent student, having taken in a vehicle described as a black Breezewood Terrace. Two note- related warrant and confessed to their math and reading skills. AP biology and achieved the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. book-type computers were taken Greenbelt Police detectives to Jhennifer has also volunteered National Society of High School Robbery from a residence. stabbing 19-year-old Jean Marie to assist teachers and help with Scholars, the Outstanding Junior May 6, 2 p.m., 5800 block May 5, 7:30 p.m., 5900 block Acha during a physical alterca- school beautification efforts. The Award for Exceptional Achieve- Cherrywood Lane. A man who Cherrywood Terrace. A juvenile tion. Cheg was transported to the volunteer opportunities have con- ment, the Academic Honor Roll agreed to purchase a cell phone asked to ride a person’s yellow Department of Corrections for tinued, as Jhennifer has volun- and the Principal’s Honor Roll. on the internet went to the 6000 Razor brand BMX bicycle. He a hearing before a district court teered at the Greenbelt library as At ERHS, she is a member of block of Greenbelt Road to meet then got on it and rode away. commissioner, where he is being well. Being part of the computer the varsity rugby team and the the seller and complete the pur- May 7, 12:45 p.m., Greenbelt held without bond. club and the robotics club, she African Dance Team. Favour is chase. The seller pulled up in a Station Parkway near Stream is a wonderful role model for all very active in church at the Win- vehicle described as a black Nis- Bank Lane. Building materials students in her eighth-grade class. ner’s Chapel, having been the san Altima and drove the buyer were taken from a construction supervisor of the Winner’s Chapel to the 5800 block of Cherrywood site. Eleanor Roosevelt High Health Fair, assistant manager of Lane, where both of them ex- Burglary School the Winner’s Chapel Bookstore ited the vehicle. The seller then May 2, 8 p.m., 5800 block Jordan Epps and president of the Winner’s grabbed the money from the Cherrywood Terrace. Nothing Jordan exemplifies the charac- Chapel Youth Department. In buyer’s grasp, pushed him back appeared to have been taken af- ter traits of leadership, scholar- addition, she participated in the and fled in the Altima. The seller ter entry appeared to have been ship, service and character. As Bethel Campus Fellowship and is described as a black man, ap- made by way of an unlocked an aspiring physician, she hopes has volunteered with Greenbelt proximately 25 years old, 5’10” sliding glass door. to change the world through her CARES as a math tutor for el- tall, wearing a grey shirt with Vandalism work and by helping people. She ementary and middle school stu- SECURITY on the front and May 4, 12:45 p.m., 9200 has been accepted to several col- dents. Favour will attend the Uni- black sweat pants. block Edmonston Road. A woman leges, and has decided to attend versity of Maryland at College May 9, 10:05 a.m., 5900 block heard someone pull on her front Xavier University of Louisiana. Park and will major in public Cherrywood Lane. Two men ap- door knob, followed by a loud health and pre-med, intending to

PHOTO COURTESY OF GREENBELT POLICE OF GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO She intends to major in biology proached a woman walking in the noise. She looked out the win- become a family physician. Rodrick Achu Cheg on the pre-medicine track with parking lot when one punched dow, saw a man running from a minor in psychology. While her and took her purse. Both the area and then noticed that her Safer Internet at Roosevelt, she has taken AP men then fled toward Greenbelt living room window had been classes in biology, human geog- Metro Drive. One of the men broken. Selling, Buying raphy, government, world his- At the Library is described as black, 6’1” tall, May 8, 9 a.m., 99 Centerway. The Greenbelt Police Depart- tory, language arts and capstone Weekly Storytimes: 170 to 180 pounds, with a dark Rocks were used to break win- ment invites the public to use the seminar. She is a member and Monday, May 22, ages 3 to 5, complexion and a thick beard, dows at the Youth Center. police station as a safe place for manager of the Lady Raider Step 7 p.m. wearing a grey Adidas brand Vehicle Crime completion of legal online trans- Squad and the unit vice-com- Tuesday, May 23, ages 3 to 5, hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and Six thefts from vehicles were actions. Sellers and buyers can mander of Air Force Jr. ROTC 7 p.m. black shoes. reported. Three tags were taken, meet in the lobby or just outside MD-901. Jordan is a morning Wednesday, May 24, ages 3 to Sex Offense Md. 2AX8889 from the 6000 to finalize transactions. The lobby and afternoon School Announcer, 5, 10:15 a.m.; ages 2 to 3, 11:15 May 10, 5:54 a.m., 6000 block block Springhill Drive, rear tag is open and available for public and is the manager of the Boys’ a.m. Greenbelt Road. A 24-year-old Md. 6AV8725 from the 6000 use 24 hours a day, 365 days a varsity lacrosse team. She is an Thursday, May 25, ages birth to nonresident was arrested and block Greenbelt Road and another year. AP Scholar, on the Honor Roll, 2, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., limit 15 charged with fourth degree sex tag from the 7800 block Hanover The Greenbelt Police Sta- won a varsity lacrosse letter and babies with parent(s)/caregiver(s); offense and second degree as- Parkway. tion is located at 550 Crescent was part of the National Stepping ages 2 to 3, 4:15 p.m. Limit 20 sault. A woman was walking Thefts from two cars occurred Road. For more information con- Championship team. In her spare people at all storytimes unless toward a bus stop when she saw after windows were broken out tact George Mathews, commu- time, she volunteers at a hospital, specified otherwise. a man drive to the nearby park- of one vehicle in the 6000 block nity liaison, at 240-542-2116 or serves as a teacher and counselor ing lot, get out of his vehicle Greenbelt Road (laptop computer, [email protected]. aid and works as a babysitter and and approach her. He fondled her notebook-type computer and two dog walker. and fled on foot. His vehicle was checks) and another in the 5000 The Department is offering a Kyle Del Villar Holy Cross impounded and when he returned block Cherrywood Terrace (two reward of up to $1,000 for infor- Kyle is an outstanding student, Thrift Store to the scene a short time later he purses). classmate and friend. He has con- was arrested and transported to Four tires and rims were taken mation leading to the arrest and sistently challenged himself with Every Thursday the Department of Corrections for from one car in the 100 block conviction of a suspect in any of rigorous coursework in several 10am – 4pm a hearing before a district court Westway. honors and AP classes, involve- commissioner. Two instances of vandalism the unsolved crimes reported in ment in extracurricular activities Good, clean clothes for women, Sobriety Checkpoint were reported. A rear windshield the blotter. and volunteer work throughout May 5, Greenbelt Road near was broken out in the 8100 men and children! Call 1-866-411-TIPS. the past four years. Kind, patient, Lakeside Drive. Three nonresi- block Lakecrest Drive. A fog down to earth, responsible, un- Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. People may anonymously report dents were arrested for driving light was broken out and the derstanding and outgoing, Kyle while impaired by alcohol and hood scratched in the 7600 block suspected drug activity by calling makes a lasting impression on 6905 Greenbelt Road Mandan Road. anyone he interacts with and goes the Drug Tip Line at 240-542- Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 out of his way to help others. He 2145. is currently interested in pursu-

*** ATTENTION GREENBELT*** Community Wide Open House 5/21 1-4PM

Do you know someone thinking about moving to “Old Greenbelt”? Are you look- ing to buy into the GHI Cooperative? This weekend please join us for a tour of several homes that are currently for sale in Greenbelt! A full list and tour will be available at Roosevelt Center starting at Noon on Sun- day. Please visit our booth at the entryway of Centerway to gather materials and see which homes are open to tour! Note: This event is not sponsored by GHI or the City of Greenbelt. It is open to any and all Realtors and Homeowners who wish to join. For more information, please call 301-442-9019; 240-605-9569; 301-385-0523 Paid Advertisement Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 18, 2017 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING INFANT CARE SPECIALIST – Li- HELP WANTED censed available full time or part SIDING POWER-WASHED – GHI units GS, $55; SS, $50, sidewalks, OPERATORS AND MANICURIST time, 6 a.m. – midnight, seven days a decks, garbage containers, reasonably RATES needed for family hair salon. Domi- week. – Call Angela, 301-807-0513, CLASSIFIED: $3.00 minimum for ten words. 15¢ for each priced. 301-213-3273 nick’s Hairstylist, College Park. 301- in Greenbelt. additional word. Submit ad with payment to the News Review 980-9200. MISSY’S DECORATING – Serving YARD SALES office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, or to the News Review drop box in the DRIVERS – CDL-A: Excellent Medi- Greenbelt for over 30 years. Interior BOXWOOD VILLAGE – Community Co-op grocery store before 7 p.m. Tuesday, or mail to 15 Crescent cal Benefits. Great Family Time. painting, wall papering. Free estimates. Yard Sale Day, May 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Bonuses. Rider Program. No-Touch. MHIC #26409. Insured. Call Missy, Maps with the addresses of participat- BOXED: $9.60 column inch. Minimum 1.5 inches ($14.40). 301-345-7273. Drive Newer Equipment. 1 yr exp. Call: ing families will be provided at the Deadline 4 p.m. Monday for ads that need to be set up, including 855-842-8498. KELLAHER MAINTENANCE EN- playground at the corner of Lastner and Ivy Lanes in Greenbelt starting at 8 a.m. those needing clip art and/or borders. 8 p.m. Tuesday for camera- CAREGIVER NEEDED to start work GINEERING, LLC – Plumbing, elec- ready ads. trical, painting, drywall, landscape immediately for mother-in-law suf- FAMILY YARD SALE – Saturday, NEEDED: Please include name, phone number and address fering dementia. I am offering 4-5 design, flower beds, bucket truck May 20, 7 Laurel Hill Road, 8 a.m. hours per day on Saturday, Monday, services, stump grinding, pruning to 1 p.m. with ad copy. Ads not considered accepted until published. Wednesday, and Friday at a rate of $20 trees & removal, pole lighting, power per hour. All applicants should email washing siding & decks. Mulch & top directly at [email protected]. soil delivery. [email protected]. 301-318-5472. Insured. Visa, Master- HOA IN GREENBELT, MD is seeking Card, Discover. maintenance technician/grounds person with experience in building mainte- BUYING JUNK from basements, nance with ability to do basic repairs garages, attics, self-storage. Robert, and electric work. Proficiency with all 240-515-4700 the tools and equipment appropriate to PLEASANT TOUCH BY GWEN – For job responsibilities; must have valid facials and waxing. 301-345-1849. driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation; ability to lift AIR CONDITIONING – We specialize 50 pounds; good oral communication in installing Mitsubishi ductless heat and customer service skills. Interested pump systems in Greenbelt Homes. candidates please email your resume Call Mike at H&C Heating and Cool- and references to [email protected] or ing, 301-953-2113. Licensed and fax your resume and references to HR insured since 1969. Dept. at 301-596-2082. HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL – FOUND Complete clean out, garages, houses, construction debris, etc. Licensed & Found: man's watch, near Eleanor Roo- insured – free estimates. Accept credit sevelt High School. Call 301-220-1721 cards. Mike Smith, 301-346-0840. to identify. GREENBELT YARDMAN – Leaf rak- MERCHANDISE ing, bagging, mowing, seeding. Main- CEMETERY PLOTS – Two, Fort taining grounds. John, 240-605-0985. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, $2995. PAINTING SERVICES – Residential Robert, 301-953-3921. home painting. Interior/exterior, includ- NOTICE ing sheds, fences, decks, additions. Please call 240-461-9056. PLEASE CONSIDER A KIDNEY DONATION – Senior long time Green- LAWN AND ORDER is still the best belter is desperately in need of a kidney. value in Greenbelt for all your cutting, Will cover all costs from testing to mulching, hedging and yard needs. Call surgery. Call 301-345-1195. Dennis at 240-264-7638 to see why Lawn and Order is the best. REAL ESTATE – RENTAL HARRIS LOCK & KEY SERVICE – RENTAL/GREENBELT CONDO- Mobile service: repairing, rekeying and MINIUM – Rent: $800’s per month. installation. 240-593-0828 All utilities and condo fee paid by landlord. Walk to NASA, Section 8 GREENBELT YARDMAN – Mowing, most welcomed, CAC, 2 bedrooms, trimming, seeding, leaves, weeding. large kitchen & living room, carpet, full John, 240-605-0985 Richard Cantwell/Broker: 410-790-5099 bath with shower and bath tub. Walk-in HOUSECLEANING – Homes, town- Frances Fendlay: 240-481-3851 Michael McAndrew: 240-432-8233 & other closets. Consider higher offers. homes, condos. I have Greenbelt refer- Mike Cantwell: 240-350-5749 Christina Doss: 410-365-6769 Refrigerator, furnace, full-size washer ences. Melody, 301-256-6937 and full-size dryer, garbage disposal, Mindy Wu: 301-661-5387 Rachel Howard: 443-852-4924 etc. Parking permits extra parking, Tel: GUTTER CLEANING! Gutter clean- 301-552-3354 (must leave a detailed ing! Free estimates! 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Long Work Days?  PHOTO BY JAMIE ROGERS-SITES JAMIE BY PHOTO Travel Plans?     A mystery cicada swarm has appeared in Maryland this year. Mid-Day Dog Walking • Cat Care 21-K Ridge     They are Brood X stragglers, according to cicadamania.com. • and more.      UNDER CONTRACT   301-260-(TAIL) 8245     RICHARD K. GEHRING, HOME IMPROVEMENT [email protected] **************            SPECIALIST IN REMODELING & REPAIRS www.MaestrosTailPetCare.com CARPENTRY – DRYWALL – PAINTING   KITCHENS – BATHROOMS       SIDING – WINDOWS – DOORS – DECKS JC Landscaping OPEN HOUSE       LICENSED – INSURED – LEAD PAINT CERTIFIED Beds Trenched and Mulched, SUNDAY 1:00-4:00  MHIC #84145 Annuals, Flowers, Perennials,    PHONE 301-441-1246 Ornamental shrubs and trees installed, NEW LISTING  Small tree removal.  Shrubs and small trees trimmed and 13-R Hillside      Roblero’s Lawn & Landscaping pruned. New lawn seeding or sod.         Full lawn services • shrub trimming • edging 3 Bedrooms  Free Estimates  • mulching • weed control • aerate • fertilize Backs to Woods 301-809-0528       • tree removal • overseed • new sod.  **************          301.213.4068 Wisler Construction LLC  Home & Business  www. roblerolandscaping.com Improvements COMING SOON  Kitchens~Bathrooms~Basements ~Painting     Pressure Washing~Repairs~Sheds~Deck Care  Ceramic Tile~Drywall~Laminated Floors SINGLE FAMILY   Commercial Interior Remodeling  ~Licensed Bonded Insured~  LAKESIDE  Law Offices of David R. Cross MHIC #40475  Call 301-345-1261    Located in Roosevelt Center       [email protected]        115 Centerway We can also assist with GHI Renovations:  301-474-5705 Moving Furniture, Air Conditioners, Etc    GHI Settlements Family Law Personal Injury       Real Property Settlements       Traffic/Criminal  Wills and Estates  Over 30 Years of Legal Experience                                                          w   Greenbelt Auto & Truck Repair Inc.            159 Centerway Road  Greenbelt, Maryland 20770   301-982-2582      www.greenbeltautoandtruck.com   

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He coming through the library in lab held its second annual research left them with these words: “If we were finishing up the last few colloquium on Friday, April 28. you can do something you’re posters for the students. They Thirty-one students in the AP interested in and you can do the were so impressed with the level Research class, who have been work . . . I guarantee your first of research and with the posters taking the AP Seminar Class as a term of college . . . you are pre- that they wanted to know how part of the two-year AP Capstone pared and you’re going to be able we did it? Where did we start, program, presented their projects to handle it, congratulations.” and [what was] the name of the to the public. Four students, se- Presentations program?” lected by their peers, gave Ted The first speaker was Ashna Sieglinde Peterson, whose Talk style presentations on their Mahmud, whose research was on daughter, Catherine Peterson, is research projects to family mem- The Effects of Romantic Movies in the program, had the following bers, first year students and their on Teenagers. She researched if observations: “It hones critical fellow classmates. watching romantic movies affect thinking skills. Kids have been Troy Bradbury, the AP Cap- teenager’s perceptions of love growing up in this era where stone Seminar teacher and AP and relationships. Her participants somebody can turn on the com- Capstone coordinator, began the consisted of teenagers aged 13 puter and Google anything they colloquium by giving a short to 19 that she chose through a want and sometimes they believe history of the program, highlight- survey sent out by school email. whatever pops on the screen is ing the growth of the program After obtaining data from the [true]. [They] don’t think or criti- as well as the outcome for the survey and researching previous cally analyze it. I’m very grateful students. “AP Capstone is in works through a meta-analysis, that Catherine’s had a program its fourth year. It started out she concluded that teenagers were that allowed her to delve deeply with 17 pilot schools nationwide influenced by watching romantic into a topic, read and learn how and ERHS was one of them. movies. to critically (think). I think it There are currently 650 schools The second speaker, Timothy will help her when she gets to worldwide.” Schools that want Jones, discussed his research on college, writing papers. I think it PHOTO BY RENAUTA YORK RENAUTA BY PHOTO to participate in the program go The Best Fire Protection for Resi- will make college a lot easier.” 2017 ERHS AP Capstone Research Colloquium participants through a one-year vetting pro- dential Buildings. He conducted a Anna Kay Murray, Research cess. Ten schools in Maryland are meta-analysis of previous works Project: Black Women in Film: for college, “heading to college, currently participating in the pro- that analyzed the fire safety of “These classes helped me so learning those skills is really Last Day of School gram. When the program started different building materials. Af- much, because before I started going to carry them through the at ERHS, it started with 15 hand- ter comparing the benefits and this I had no idea about research. Tuesday, June 13 college and their career.” He also Prince George’s County picked students. This year 35 stu- drawbacks of different building I was good at writing papers. I added, “It gives them a compe- dents are participating. There will materials, he came up with a was able to formulate arguments Public Schools will end the tency and the confidence to stay 2016-17 academic year on be 55 next year. Eighth-grade compilation of the best fire re- but . . . now I feel more confi- in college.” students who are interested in the sistant materials for residential dent in what I’m saying and what Tuesday, June 13 for teachers Interested in Capstone? program will be able to apply to construction. I’m doing and how, and how I and students. Prospective students interested Schools will dismiss 2 hours the program next year. The third speaker was Gina express myself.” in the Advanced Placement Cap- Bradbury noted that he had Chung, who looked at The Rela- Deborah Whaley: My daugh- early on June 9, 12 and 13 to stone Program can visit the AP allow teachers time to com- just gotten back from a College tionship Between Social Percep- ter’s name is Maya Whaley and Capstone page on the Eleanor Board Conference in Chicago. tion and Reality. Her project re- it [the AP Capstone program] plete year-end tasks. Roosevelt website under Aca- Originally the school year In the feedback from the College searched what factors influenced has been awesome for her. Her demics and Activities Program Board, students “were more pre- teenaged girls’ fashion choices. research, her thoughts, the ques- was scheduled to end for stu- to learn about the application dents on Friday, June 9, but pared for college,” and “confident She did a survey with almost 200 tions she’s bringing home, what process and watch a video. they can meet [college level] responses and a meta-analysis they have been talking about in additional days were required standards.” He noted in relation to determine how teenage girls [Research and Seminar] are great. to make up for snow days. to the students, “It’s fantastic choose their clothes. The fac- She’s going to go to Morgan what these students can do.” He tors she investigated were social State, and she got accepted to the concluded with telling the AP media, peers, parents and culture. honors college, which is some- Research students, “it’s been an She concluded that social media thing that we didn’t even apply honor to work with you. I’m in- affected fashion choices the most. for . . . she got a scholarship [as credibly proud of you.” The fourth speaker was Ed- well].” Alex Kinder, the AP Research ward Brennan, who discussed Kinder, on the type of research teacher, talked more about the The 5th Wave book series and paper they create: “We go over AP Research class. Research is a The Hero’s Journey. He investi- initially how to create a solid one-year process, where “students gated whether the book series fits research project. They submit a choose a topic they’re interested in the framework of The Hero’s formal proposal after we talk a in, research and review the litera- Journey by Joseph Campbell. He little bit about what methods they ture, then create a quality valid defined the hero’s journey as an can use, what types of questions project based on their findings.” arc that characters follow in 10 are researchable, what method He goes over methods with the specific stages. He determined would best align with the ap- students, who then write a litera- that the character in The 5th proach. Once we do that then ture review, conduct research on Wave series follows the hero’s they start getting into the actual their topic, develop their argu- journey using literary analysis. research. They do some prelimi- Greenbelt Nursery School is enrolling for ments and write a five-section Reflections on Capstone nary research via a literature research paper. They also put on Linda Watson, the Technology review. That’s something that fall 2017. Openings are available in our 4 a 15- to 20-minute presentation Coordinator, commented, “they’re many colleges require someone day Afternoon Class and 5 day Morning along with a question and answer just so passionate about their to do, but not many students get session. topic and you’ll see when you exposure to. Then they get into Class for 3 & 4 year olds. For more After the four student presen- hear them speak about their topic their actual research using the tations, the students were asked they are speaking as if they are method that they chose so the information call : 301-474-5570 or go to to come up to receive their Cap- experts, so it’s really a wonderful skills they learned in the seminar stone certificates and pins. Prin- program. Mrs. Peterson and I met build on that.” our website: greenbeltnurseryschool.org cipal Reginald McNeill congratu- with a group of Japanese visitors He stressed the importance of lated the students on their success that were visiting our school. the program in preparing students