October 31, 2019

GREENBELT

Nov. 5 News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 82, No. 49 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 OCTOBER 31, 2019

Council Opposes Engraving And Printing Move to BARC by Diane Oberg

The Greenbelt City Council 2018 Meeting tal hazards on the site, such as went on record opposing the Council held a worksession asbestos and lead paint, removing proposal to move the Bureau of with BARC and BEP represen- 23 abandoned buildings, erecting Engraving and Printing (BEP) tatives in February 2018, ac- a security perimeter and making to the Beltsville Agricultural Re- cording to a story in the Feb- any required improvements for search Center (BARC). The vote ruary 22, 2018 News Review. the intersection of Powder Mill at the October 28 council meet- As described then, the proposal and Edmonston Roads (MD 201). ing was 6-1 with Councilmember called for moving the BEP to Access would likely be from JENNIFER STERLING BY PHOTO Leta Mach opposed. She wanted a 100-acre site used for poultry Powder Mill Road. Franklin Park residents carve pumpkins. See pumpkin stories, to meet first with the agencies research. This area has been un- The plans called for an pages 8 and 11. before taking a position and was used since the 1990s. This site 800-space parking lot or above- concerned about the impact on is located between Powder Mill ground garage. Project Manager BARC if it had to continue to and Odell Roads. BEP would Chuck Davis of BEP told council Annual Fall Fest Continues bear the administrative costs of be responsible for cleaning up all the center on its own. known and unknown environmen- See BARC, page 21 Tradition of Autumn Fun by Kayla Kozak

Este artículo está disponible ees before the festival had been en español en nuestra página open 15 minutes, with parked web www.greenbeltnewsreview. cars lining the sides of Hanover com. Parkway. By 2:30 p.m., nearly October 26 marked Green- every available spot was filled, belt’s annual Fall Fest at Schrom and the park had been trans- Hills Park, a Saturday afternoon formed into a hotspot of autum- full of fun and free events for nal activities. kids of all ages. This year, the parking lot was filled with attend- See FALL FEST, page 6

Election 2019 Options Remain for Voting Friday Through Election Day

PHOTO BY LISA MILLS LISA BY PHOTO by Kathleen Gallagher Residents of Greenbelt Station enjoy Halloween festivities. As Election Day approaches, which is also open to all voters, most Greenbelt voters who still is still available through the be- need to cast a ballot are prob- ginning of next week. An appli- ably intending to go to their as- cation for an absentee ballot must Turner Updates City Council signed polling place on Tuesday, be submitted at the City Clerk’s November 5 between 7 a.m. and office in the Municipal Building 8 p.m. Nonetheless, at least by noon on Monday, November On New Schools and Zoning through Monday morning, there 4. A voter can fill out the ap- are still options for those who plication, receive the ballot and by Matthew Arbach might want or need them. vote on the spot. Otherwise, in District 4 County Council- attempted this. The school system mined to be in the most need at Early Voting continues at the order to be counted, the absentee member and Council Chair Todd has narrowed down the list of the moment. The goal is to build Municipal Building through Fri- ballot must be returned to the city Turner attended a Greenbelt City companies to four, who will bid six to eight middle schools over day, November 1 from 9 a.m. clerk’s office no later than 6 p.m. until 5 p.m. Absentee voting, Council worksession on Wednes- on a request for a proposal in the See VOTING, page 9 day, October 16 to give updates next couple months. The com- See TURNER, page 18 on topics such as recent legis- pany selected will be responsible lation and the developing P3 for all financing, construction and school construction plan. Clar- important maintenance such as ence Moseley, permits supervi- electrical and HVAC systems for sor for the county Department a period of roughly 30 years, af- of Permitting, Inspections and ter which the school system will Enforcement (DPIE), was present assume control of the schools. to inform on the status of that The school system will retain department. control of all other issues. Turner began by saying that Middle schools were deter- the county council is now at 11 members with six of them new to the council. With County Ex- ecutive Angela Alsobrooks also What Goes On being elected in 2018, Turner described 2019 as a year of tran- Sunday, November 3 sition and learning. Despite this, 1 to 3 p.m. Community Art he asserted that this has been a Drop-in, Community Center very successful session. Tuesday, November 5 The evening’s major topic of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Greenbelt discussion was the state-autho- City Council Election rized plan to build and main- Thursday, November 7 tain new middle schools with a 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free Pro- PHOTO BY EMORY HENSLEY EMORY BY PHOTO private/public partnership (P3). duce, Springhill Lake Elemen- The Eleanor Roosevelt High School Wind Ensemble is featured on NBC Morning News. See This will be the first time a ju- tary School. (Park on street.) story, page 16. risdiction in the U.S. has ever Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 31, 2019

Editorial Letters Policy During Elections Kudos for Great Fall Events The News Review reserves Thousands of fun-seekers attended the Fall Fest at Schrom Hills the right not to publish any Park on Saturday afternoon, October 26 and the Family Fun Fest letter submitted. Letters are at Springhill Lake Recreation Center. We were very impressed considered accepted when with both venues and the hard work and imagination shown by the published. city recreation department in planning these festivals. They were All letters must include the both highly enjoyable, high-spirited events, some of the best we letter writer’s name, physical have witnessed in Greenbelt in recent memory. Both festivals bring address and telephone num- together residents from all parts of the city. ber. All letters are subject to The number of children was impressive and if the Halloween editing for reasons of space, costumes they wore were any example, we can expect some stupen- libel, privacy, taste, copyright dous trick-or-treaters coming to our doors on Halloween. and clarity. These, and other Greenbelt festivals, are also a draw for many In an election year, the people from outside our city. Among the non-Greenbelters we News Review will not print a talked to, many expressed a desire to live here. letter raising a new issue the Congratulations to the combined efforts of Greenbelt Recreation, week prior to election day, Police, and Public Works, and all the individuals and organizations when no other party would who helped make these events the successes they were. Well done. have a chance to respond.

Letters to the Editor

Be Seen Pumpkin Volunteers lies who volunteered their time I enjoyed Pete Reppert’s Thank you to everyone who to provide much-needed sup- comic last week about reflective is still wiping pumpkin guts off port (Julian Adams, Susan Bar- tape so you can be seen on the their hands, picking candle wax nett, Windy Cooler, Paul Downs, streets. Until the sidewalks issue from their fingernails, flicking Greg Fisanich, Robert Goldberg- is resolved, I propose a haiku: seeds out of their truck beds and Strassler, Becky Hammer, Laura Wearing all dark clothes. washing mud off their boots - our Lising; and the Blacksten/Ottens, Walking in the street. At night. community came together once Connor, Ezzell, Jenkins, Lietz, Pick two out of three? again to create magical Pumpkin Littlefield, Maul/Chonczynski, Alan Duda, Lakeside Drive Festival events in all three Green- Mazursky, McLaughlin, O’Roark, (with no sidewalks) belt hubs: West, East and Center! Ossi, Platt, Saunders, Turner/ Our beautiful woods sure did look Bland, and Waters families). And lastly, thank you to my husband, University of Maryland Reporters Ward-District System great dressed up for the holiday! Special thanks to CHEARS, Erik Goddard, and our kids – I support Greenbelt taking on Chase, Emerson, and Leila – for University of Maryland students in journalism are writing for a Ward-District system for city Old Greenbelt Theatre, J Davis, the News Review. They are: India Afriyie, Margaret Attridge, David Rodney Roberts, Toby Delrahim/ your patience and support. elections. I believe in that system Amy Knesel Blumberg, Aneurin Canham-Clyne, Sara Chernikoff, Kaitlyn Cupelli, because Greenbelt has grown and Mid-Atlantic Walking Group, and Ben Curtis, Clara Longo de Freitas, Laura Franklin, Kayla Kozak, continues to grow to the point all individual donors for their Kaitlyn Levinson, Sean McGoey, Fatemeh Paryavi, Gracie Todd where we need wards-districts. gifts, which have cumulatively and Ivan Torres. Greenbelt is the only incorpo- funded this year’s events and will cover a large portion of next rated city in Prince George’s County that does not use this year’s festivities. model, which ensures that every An incredibly gracious thank section of the city gets a voice you to: CHEARS for their third Greenbelt on the city council. We could year of fiscal sponsorship, fund- adopt a model that has a split- ing, and physical support; Carolyn ward at-large system, where you Lambright-Davis for spearheading News Review the SHLRC carving; Melissa Eh- have three wards for all three AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER major sections and four at-large renreich for running the Schrom Hills walk; Anne Oudemans for council seats and from those Movies since 1938 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 her continued enthusiasm and council at-large seats will come Old Greenbelt Theatre Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 your mayor and mayor pro-tem. energy; Bob and Maggie Caha- lan for their composting efforts; 129 Centerway [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) So if you want to be mayor you 301-329-2034 will need to seek an at-large seat Greenbelt Rec for allowing us [email protected] (ads) space at their events and in their www.greenbelttheatre.org only. Systems used in nearby [email protected] (billing) flyers; Greenbelt Public Works for Members Always $6.50! jurisdictions include, for example: website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com Bladensburg Town Council - all their work, especially keeping Members' Kids Free! Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar 2 wards, 2 members per ward, Northway pedestrian-friendly; and Adults $9, Kids $6, all of the individuals and fami- mayor is at-large Senior/Student $8 Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 Cheverly Town Council - 6 All shows before 5 PM: Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 wards and mayor at-large Adults $7, Kids $5 Mary Lou Williamson, Editor Emerita Colmar Manor- 4 wards and 1 OC = Open Captions Gary Childs, Editor at-large commissioner CC = Closed Captions STAFF Edmonston Town Council- 2 DVS = Descriptive Video Service Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Peggy Barrett, Ann Bauman, Kathryn Beard, Judy wards, 2 members each ward and Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Rick Coleman, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Justine Desmarais, Leigh mayor at-large. Ellis, Angie Evans, Ana Fernandez-Napp, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon The ward-district model gives SHOWTIMES Gardner, James Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, everyone a voice. Nov. 1st - Nov. 7th Amy Hansen, Peggy Higgins, Donna Hoffmeister, Larry Hull, Ginny Jones, Jeff Ric Gordon, Chairman Jones, Tom Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, Lesley Kash, Elisabeth Greenbelt Voices Rising Kevorkian, Sun Kim, Sue Krofchik, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Marcie HARRIET (PG-13)(CC) Lissauer, Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen (DVS)(2019)(125 mins) McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Jessica Michaca Silva, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Carolina Napp-Avelli, Patricia Novinski, Diane Oberg, Marylee Platt, Julie Rapp, Fri. 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM Peter Reppert, Maya Robinson, Sandy Rodgers, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Carl Seely, Sat. 11:00 AM, 2:00(OC), Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Jamie Voytsekhovska, Cameron Weekes, Lynn White, Janice 5:00, 8:00 PM Wolf, Karen Yoho, Ray Zammuto, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby.

Sun. 11:00 AM, 2:00(OC), CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: Karen Yoho [email protected] On Screen 5:00, 8:00 PM Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association Mon. 5:00, 8:00 PM Circulation and Distribution information also available at: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution/ Harriet and the Underground Railroad Tues. 5:00, 8:00 PM From director Kasi Lemmons comes the amazing life of Harriet Wed. 2:00, 5:00, 8:00PM Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc Tubman (played by Cynthia Erivo). Many know about Tubman’s trailblazing work rescuing enslaved people via the Underground Thurs. 5:00, 8:00 PM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Railroad, but few are familiar with the extent of her bravery as a Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Ray freedom-fighter. She not only saved lives, but acted as a spy for the Monday Matinee Zammuto, treasurer; Tom Jones, Pat Scully and Sylvia Lewis. Union army, commanded a fighting force during the Civil War and THE APARTMENT (NR) served as a lesson in courage for generations to come. A singer- (1960)(125 mins) songwriter as well as an actor, Erivo won a Tony, a Grammy and DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads - 8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. an Emmy for her role as Celie in the Broadway production of The held at the Greenbelt Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to Community Center address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or Color Purple. She gives another bravura performance in this film, brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. bringing to life one of America’s real-life superheroes. (15 Crescent Road- Mail subscriptions—$50/year. Rated PG-13, running time: 125 minutes Ground Floor East Suite) - Sandy Rodgers Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. Mon. 1:00 PM - FREE! OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

At the Library Menu for Senior Police to Attend Bike Visual Artists Meet Greenbelt Library All Prince George’s County Nutrition Program Task Force Meeting For Workshop To Temporarily Close Memorial Library System branch- The Senior Nutrition Food The next On Sunday, November 10 New shelving and carpeting es will be closed on Sunday, and Friendship program pro- meeting of the from 4 to 5 p.m. the Greenbelt will be installed to improve the November 10 and Monday, No- vides lunches for seniors Monday Greenbelt Bi- Recreation Arts Program invites customer experience at the Green- vember 11, for Veterans Day. The through Friday at the Community cycle Task visual artists to attend a free pro- belt Library. To ensure a speedy Greenbelt Library will reopen on Center beginning at noon. Meals Force will be fessional development workshop. and safe improvement process, Tuesday, November 12 at 1 p.m. must be reserved by 11 a.m. two on Wednesday, Participants will explore strate- the branch will be temporarily Teen Advisory Board days ahead so that enough food November 13 gies for sustaining and growing closed Monday, November 25 Monday, November 4, 4 p.m., is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 from 7 to 8:30 the business side of their visual through Tuesday, January 21, ages 13 to 18, limit 15 partici- ext. 4215. p.m. at the arts practice, including branding 2020. pants. Earn service hours while All meals, which provide at Community tactics, the elements of effective Passport Acceptance Service making your local library a great least one-third of Recommended Center, Room JOHN CAMPANILE BY PHOTO marketing materials and sales will also be suspended during place for teens. Enjoy snacks, Dietary Allowances for older 202. strategies. The workshop will the closure, so applicants should meet new people, become a lead- adults, include margarine, coffee Greenbelt Police Lt. Tim be led by consultant Danielle consider visiting the New Car- er. Registration is required. For or tea and skim milk. Menus for White, patrol division command- Glosser of Client Raiser, LLC. rollton Branch Library for this further information, please contact the week of November 4 are as er, will attend and engage in It will take place in the ground service. Online catalog access and the branch either in person or by follows: an informal give-and-take and floor east suite of the Community all eLibrary resources will remain calling 301-345-5800 option 2. Monday, November 4: beef respond to concerns regarding bi- Center. Enter through the glass available to library customers TAB meets weekly on Monday tamale stew, roasted diced po- cycling in Greenbelt. He will also doors facing the turn-around at outside the branch via the internet evenings. tatoes, hot spiced fruit, mixed have bicycle registration forms the far end of the upper parking without interruption. English Club green salad, cornbread muffin, that will allow participants to reg- lot, by the flag pole. Seating is Currently, in preparation for Tuesday, November 5, 6 p.m. cranberry juice ister their bikes with the Green- limited and advance registration this closure, patrons are unable Learning to speak English? Join Tuesday, November 5: baked belt police, a valuable means of is required; follow the link at to directly request any items to this club and practice speaking chicken leg with honey balsamic recovery in the event of theft. greenbeltmd.gov/arts to sign up. be held for pick up at the library English in a friendly atmosphere sauce, braised lentils, mixed veg- Updates to ongoing develop- For additional information contact through the online catalog. The with people from diverse back- etables, tropical fruit, apple juice ments regarding local bicycle Nicole DeWald, arts supervisor library is transferring various grounds. The club meets weekly Wednesday, November 6: infrastructure projects and ini- at [email protected] or items to other branches so they as a walk-in event on Tuesday breaded pollock, potato wedges, tiatives, including the Hanover 301-397-2208. may remain available for use evenings. broccoli, whole-wheat bun, fresh Bikeway and the Bicycle Master while the branch is closed. Pa- Ready 2 Read fruit, fruit punch Plan, will be discussed. MakerSpace Holds trons with an immediate need to Tuesday, November 5, 7 p.m., Thursday, November 7: corn Plan to attend and bring bicy- Annual Meeting pick up items at Greenbelt should ages 3 to 5, limit 30 people. chowder, teriyaki meatballs, con- cling concerns to White. Those contact branch staff, who will Wednesday, November 6, ages The annual meeting of the fetti rice, sliced carrots, dinner interested also have the option Greenbelt MakerSpace Coopera- determine on a case-by-case basis newborn to 2, 10:15 a.m., lim- roll, pineapple tidbits, orange of attending from the comfort of if it is feasible for an item to be it 15 babies with parent(s) or tive is on Saturday, November 16 juice home via a PC. Details on how at 11 a.m. in the upstairs room at delivered there. caregiver(s); 11:15 a.m., ages Friday, November 8: beef hot to link to the meeting will be Also, effective Friday, No- 2 to 3, limit 30 people. Thurs- Mowatt Memorial United Meth- dog, corn casserole, pear cobbler, posted on the Greenbelters for odist Church. All are welcome. vember 1, the Greenbelt Library day, November 7, 10:15 and coleslaw, whole-wheat bun, cran- Cycling Facebook page. will temporarily stop accepting 11:15 a.m., ages newborn to 2, The agenda includes reports on berry juice. current activities, future activities, donations for the Novel End- limit 15 babies with parent(s) or At Greenbelt Park ings bookstore until the branch caregiver(s). proposed changes to the bylaws ERHS Grad Night Come on Saturday, November and election of board positions. reopens. Donations may continue African History 2 for the Outdoor Stewardship to be dropped off any time into Tuesday, November 5, 7 p.m. Hams It Up Send additional agenda items to Just in time for holiday din- Volunteer Event. Join the Invasive [email protected]. the Discover Books receptacle Soul Journeys: Black Domestic Plant team to monitor and repel outside the lower level (parking Migrations in America will be the ners, purchase a gift card for a delicious Honey Baked Ham the growing threat of invasive lot) entrance. next session in this audio-visual plants and insects in Greenbelt Recycle Food Scraps lecture series presented by histo- and the Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) Grad Night Com- Park. Learn valuable information By Composting rian C.R. Gibbs. The final session that not only helps the park but Learn how to recycle food of the season will be presented mittee will receive 20 percent of the sale. can help protect vulnerable spe- scraps at the hot compost station on November 19. No registration cies in the region. Meet at the near Springhill Lake Recreation is required. Go to the URL below to purchase plastic or electronic gift Sweetgum Picnic Area at 11 a.m. Center. Join with neighbors to Kids Achieve Club This event lasts until 2 p.m. participate in a system that turns Thursday, November 7, 4 p.m., cards, which can be used to shop online or in-store at any Honey On Sunday, November 3 the food scraps and wood chips into ages 5 to 12. Homework help and Greenbelt Park Fall Colors Walk compost. Keep food scraps from reading practice for students in Baked Ham store. With locations nationwide, the store’s gift cards will take place. The park is a great creating methane at the landfill. grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con place to enjoy the fall colors close Instead, return them to the earth las tareas y práctica de la lectura make wonderful gifts for friends and family around the country. to home. Meet at Park Headquar- to nurture new plants and flow- para los estudiantes en los grados ters at 1 p.m. for a one-mile walk. ers. de 1 al 6. Service will be pro- The fundraiser runs from now until December 20, cov- A free 90-minute training ses- vided during half-hour sessions November Art Share sion will be held on Saturday, by appointment only; please call ering the full holiday season. For more information, visit Local artists are invited to November 9 from 10 to 11:30 the branch to register at 301-345- meet up on Friday, November 15 a.m. at the Springhill Lake Recre- 5800 option 2. honeybakedfundraising.com/ fundraisers/erhs. from 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 113 ation Center. An additional train- STEM for Families of the Community Center. This ing is scheduled for December 7 Life in a Vacuum. Saturday, event is for teens and adults. at the same time and place. To November 9, 2 p.m., ages 5 to Golden Age Club Bring one to three pieces in any participate and sign up for train- 12. Cape Science presents a cap- November Schedule medium and join in a construc- ing, apply online at http://tinyurl. tivating program about air pres- The Greenbelt Golden Age tive and informal discussion of com/GBCapp1. Send questions to sure with vacuum chamber ex- Club meets every Wednesday everyone’s work. All experience GreenbeltNeighborhoodCompost periments as the main attraction. at 11 a.m. in the Community levels are welcome. @gmail.com. No registration is required. Center Multipurpose Room. All Book Discussion Greenbelt seniors are invited to DON’T MISS Tuesday, November 19, 7 p.m. participate in our meetings and Join friends and neighbors to join the group. Motherhood discuss great contemporary books Programs for November: every month. This month the November 6 – Business meet- Out Loud group will discuss the graphic ing Conceived by Susan R. Rose and memoir Can’t We Talk about Joan Stein November 13 – Paparazzi rep- directed by Rikki Lacewell Something More Pleasant? by resentative Montissa Scott will Roz Chast. display reasonably-priced jewelry Fridays and Saturdays for sale for the holidays. November 20 – Potluck and Nov 1, 2, 8, 9 at 8PM birthday luncheon; bring a dish to share Sunday matinees: November 27 – BINGO – Nov 3 & 10 at 2PM we’re always looking for prizes. Note that sometimes the meeting Ticket prices: the day before Thanksgiving is $24 General Admission, $22 Seniors/Military, canceled. $12 Student/Youth Schools Have Early There will be a talk-back with the cast following the November Dismissal Wednesday More Community Events 3rd performance. All Prince George’s County Public Schools have a 3-hour are located throughout Coming Soon to the Greenbelt Arts Center early dismissal for students on November 15-17 - Utopia Film Festival Wednesday, November 6. the paper. 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In Memoriam Obituaries Remembering Jay Coleman: G. Joseph Bradley, Jr. Ronald J. Corazzi On Monday, October 21, 2019, Ronald J. Corazzi, Sr., father A Good and True Friend G. Joseph Bradley, Jr. died peace- of Claudia Jones of Greenbelt, by Rick Ransom fully at the age of 82. Joe was died on Friday, October 25, 2019, born on February 22, 1937, in at Doctors Community Hospital Former Greenbelter Jay Cole- the adjoining 13 Court, as well Greenbelt Junior High. He had a Washington, D.C., to G. Joseph, at the age of 81. In addition to man died from cancer on October as Ricky Barber, Bobbie Klem smooth, firm quiet voice and was Sr. and Inez Bradley. He was his daughter, he is survived by 3 at his home in Lovingston, Va. and others. Judson noted that he one of the best-looking guys in a graduate of Gonzaga College his wife Rose, his son Frank His wife of 42 years, Jenny, was remembers staying overnight at both junior and senior high. He High School (’55), and served and five grandchildren. He was at his side along with his son Jay’s house in their youth so that always had an inner calmness to in the U.S. Navy on the USS preceded in death by his son, Jason. His daughter Jessica and they could watch Lloyd Bridges him that he employed to settle McNair. In 1960 he married long- Ronnie, Jr. A memorial Mass his grandchildren Zoe and Carly on TV in the show Sea Hunt. those around him. He was slow time Greenbelter Henrietta “Pen- will be held at St. Mary’s Catho- had been visiting him daily from I met Jay when we attended See page 18 ny” Haslinger. They raised two lic Church, Landover Hills, on their home in Charlottesville. His COLEMAN, daughters, Christine and Sharon, Saturday, November 16 at noon. brother Bobby (Chris) had visited and a son, Joe, in Riverdale; The repast will be in the church’s him for two weeks shortly before Yorkshire, England; and Glenn Burgundy Room after Mass. In- his death. Jay was preceded in Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Dale. terment will be at Maryland Na- death by his sister Diane. He was 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Joe had a long and successful tional Memorial Park, Laurel. The 72 years old. Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors career at the National Security family suggests that memorial Jay lived his entire childhood facebook.com/mowattumc Agency. He also loved the out- donations be sent to a favorite until graduation from High Point 301-474-9410 doors and grew up camping and charity. High School at a house in the 11 Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor hiking, first close to home in Court of Hillside that his parents Greenbelt, and then across the bought as the first occupants in Worship Service 10 a.m. world from the Grand Canyon to 1943. His oldest friends were You are standing on Holy Ground. All Saints Day the Yorkshire Dales. In 2003 Joe Artie Manuel who lived across married Sally Crown. the sidewalk, and Lee Dorsey Joe is survived by his wife and Judson Smith who lived in Sally; his children Christine, Sha- Mishkan Torah Congregation ron and Joe; his sister Barbara 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 and brother Bill; nine grandchil- Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church Rabbi Saul Oresky Cantor Phil Greenfield dren; and a niece and nephew. A 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi memorial service will be held at Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue that respects tradition and a later date. In lieu of flowers, Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community donations may be sent to Hospice becomes your extended family in the 21st century. of the Panhandle (hospiceotp.org/ November 3 10 a.m. Friday evening services 8:00 PM donate/). Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Paying Attention Children's Education, Adult Education, Socal Action, etc. Minister Rev. Rachel Christensen with Worship Associate Elizabeth Porter For further information call 301 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org What do we learn when we are paying attention? Please remember to “Fall Back” by Conservative and Reconstructionist moving your clocks back by one hour on Saturday night. Condolences to family and friends of Joseph Bradley, Jr. who Christian Science Church died on October 21. A memorial The Bible Says… 8300 Adelphi Road, service will be held at a later date. For the wages of sin is death, Hyattsville, MD Condolences to family and but the free gift of God is eternal life I waited patiently for the Lord and friends of Ronald Corazzi, Sr., in Christ Jesus our Lord. he inclined unto me and heard my cry. Psalms who died on Friday, October 25. Romans 6:23 Congratulations to News Re- view carrier Kalen Wright who Sunday School 10:30 a.m. won a gold medal in the Tae- Sunday Worship Services Church Service 10:30 a.m. kwondo Spar Wars tournament in New Location Fredericksburg, Va., on October 10am @ Greenbelt Elementary School Wednesday meeting 7:30 p.m. 26. Kalen also won first place MCFcc.org in the Kick Cancer Out of the World tournament in Leesburg, Va., on October 19, which raised over $12,000 for hospice care. O people! The goodliest vesture in the sight of God After delivering News Reviews to in this day is trustworthiness. All bounty and honour 1 Court Gardenway last Friday, shall be the portion of the soul that arrayeth itself with Kalen demonstrated his taekwon- this greatest of adornments.” – Bahá’í Writings do skills to some appreciative residents. Thanks, Kalen! Congratulations also to the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Greenbelt Bahá’í Community Wind Ensemble for earning an invitation to participate in the 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 Midwest Clinic in Chicago. [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org Share your accomplishments, milestones and news in the Our Neighbors column. Send details Never put a period where a comma should be . . . of your news items to editor@ Greenbelt Community Church greenbeltnewsreview.com. Join Us this Sunday at Obituaries 10:15 for The News Review pub- Whoever you are and wherever you All Saints lishes obituaries of Greenbelt are on your Spiritual journey, you residents, past or present. Celebration You write it or we will are welcome HERE. if you prefer. There is no charge. 1 Hillside Road, Greenbelt 301-474-6171 Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff

ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4322 Catholic Mass Schedule: Community Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. of Greenbelt Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. MASS Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Sundays 10 A.M. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Municipal Building ALL ARE WELCOME. Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe Thursday, October 31, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

Singers Needed For Christmas Concert Is it Christmas already? Call for singers. Any age, any range. Come join in Thursdays from City Information & Events 7 to 7:30 p.m. to get ready for Mowatt Memorial United Meth- The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of odist Church’s Christmas musical MEETINGS FOR NOVEMBER 4-8 cooperation. We celebrate all people. celebration. Leave a message By sharing together all are enriched. Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30pm ADVISORY PLANNING at the office (301-474-9410) for BOARD at at Community Center, 15 Crescent Road On the We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, more information. Agenda: Pedestrian and Bicycle Subcommittee Update, Planning accessible, safe and fair. Department Update, Discussion of 2020 Meeting Schedule Interfaith Network This schedule is subject to change. For meeting confirma- CITY ELECTION INFORMATION Meets November 19 tion please call 301-474-8000. The monthly meeting of SAMPLE BALLOT the Beloved Community Inter- VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Judith F. Davis faith Network (BCIN) of Prince Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There Emmett V. Jordan George’s County will be held on are currently vacancies on: Arts Advisory Board, Ethics Edward V. J. Putens Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 Commission, Forest Preserve Advisory Board, Senior Citi- p.m., at the Diyanet Center of zens Advisory Committee and Youth Advisory Committee Rodney M. Roberts America, on the second floor of For more information:Planned Greenbelt 301-474-8000 Lake Trail Closure William A. Orleans the Cultural Center building. The October 28, 2019 – November 10, 2019 topics of discussion will be cen- Greenbelt Lake Silke I. Pope tered around the political situation Dam Project Colin A. Byrd and religious tensions in Kashmir and the Chinese government’s Leta M. Mach actions toward the Uyghur ethnic minority. BCIN was established Segment of trail TRANSPORTATION TO POLLING PLACES in 2016 by concerned people of to be temporarily On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, the Greenbelt Connec- various faiths to discuss and ad- Closed dress social justice and human tion will provide free transportation to polling locations rights issues within the county, for City voters between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 the nation, and the world. p.m. Citizens who wish to avail themselves of this service The Center is located at 9610 should call: Good Luck Road, Lanham. GREENBELT CONNECTION: 301-474-4100 to schedule their transportation. Slavic Food Fest PUBLIC NOTICE Coming November 2 Greenbelt Lake Trail Closure In addition, the City bus will make scheduled St. Gregory of Nyssa Byzan- A segment of the trail around Greenbelt Lake in the vicinity of the pick-ups at tine Catholic Church will hold dam project will be closed from 10/28/19 through 11/10/19 to GREEN RIDGE HOUSE its annual Slavic Food Fest and accommodate construction activities at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Bake Sale on Saturday, Novem- ber 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will return to Green Ridge House after the voters ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESSES AND with door prizes every half hour. have cast their ballots at the Community Center. Eastern European ethnic foods ORGANIZATIONS including holupki, pirohi, halush- The 14th annual Gobble Wobble 5K Family Fun Run & Walk POLLING PLACES ki and kolbassi with sauerkraut is rapidly approaching. The Gobble Wobble is a Thanksgiving CITY OF GREENBELT, MARYLAND will be available for eat-in and morning tradition for many, as families join both novice and ex- Greenbelt City Election-Tuesday, November 5, 2019 carry-out. perienced runners for this great community event. Greenbelt City polling places are not all in the same locations as those for county, state and national elections. The bake sale features five Recreation is seeking local businesses and organizations inter- types of kolachi: walnut, pop- ested in supporting the Gobble Wobble and its continued suc- WHERE TO VOTE – 7 a.m. till 8 p.m. pyseed, lekvar/prune, apricot and cess. Sponsor the 2019 Gobble Wobble 5K Family Fun Run & Precinct 3–Center Ridge Road #43; 45; Jacobs Drive raspberry. Also available will be Walk!! A minimum $100 donation will get your logo on the back Community Center 47; 49-446 Mandan Road a wide selection of cakes, pies, of the race shirt given to all registrants and any promotional 15 Crescent Road Rosewood Drive Mandan Terrace cookies and other sweet treats. material provided can be placed in race packets. Crescent Road Tamarisk Court Morrison Drive St. Gregory’s is located at The City of Greenbelt has traditionally received great support from local busi- #1-155 White Birch Court Ora Court 12420 Old Gunpowder Road nesses and organizations. If your business/organization is interested in spon- Damsel Court Woodland Way Sunset Place Spur, Beltsville. Phone 301-953- soring this year’s Gobble Wobble, please contact Greenbelt Recreation at Eastway, #2 Wintergreen Court 9323. 301-397-2200 or e-mail [email protected]. All sponsorships must be Gardenway Precinct 8- received by Monday, November 4. 7010 Greenbelt Rd. Springhill Lake, Precinct 18-Green- Lady Anne Court Springhill Lake belt East, Schrom Lakecrest Circle Recreation Center Hills Park November Parents FREE Lakecrest Drive 6101 Cherrywood Ln 6915 Hanover Pkwy Night Out Friday PRODUCE Lakeside Drive Breezewood Court Bird Lane Greenbelt Recreation Arts THURSDAY Lakeview Circle Breezewood Drive Brett Place hosts a childcare art activity on Maplewood Court Breezewood Terrace Brooks Place Friday, November 8 from 5:30 ADMISSION IS FREE! NO Olivewood Court Cherrywood Court Burkhart Court RSVP NEEDED. to 8:30 p.m. for children ages 4 Parkway Cherrywood Lane Candlewood Place to 12. Drop the kids off for all November 7th Pinecrest Court Cherrywood Terrace Canning Terrace or part of the time and have a Ridge Road, #1-42; Davis Point Lane Chartwell Place he Greenbelt Assistance in Springhill Lake relaxing night out. While parents T 44; 46; 48 Edmonston Court Cloister Place Living program partners with the Elementary School are having dinner at a favorite Southway Edmonston Road Craddock Court DC Capital Area Food Bank and 6060 Springhill Dr, Vanity Fair Drive Edmonston Terrace Craddock Road restaurant, the children will en- the Universi-ty of Maryland Greenbelt, MD 20770 Westway Greenbelt Station Green Crescent joy art activities, a pizza dinner Extension to provide FREE 1:30-2:30pm Parkway Court and a movie. Dinner will be PRODUCE to local families. NO parking in lot; must Precinct 6–North Miner Street Green Manor Place served at 6:15 p.m. All children End North Center Drive Green Walk Court must be potty-trained in order to park on street. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS AND ROLLING CARTS Police Station North Channel Drive Greenbrook Drive participate. Advance registration 550 Crescent Road Rock Quarry Ave Greenbury Drive and fees are required. For more Questions? Call Katherine Farzin, Community Outreach Coordinator at (240) 542-2019 Eastway #1; 3; 5 Sable Court 6800-6999 Hanover information, visit greenbeltmd. Empire Place Settling Pond Lane Parkway gov/arts. Community Art Drop-In Fayette Place Smiths Cove Lane Kara Court Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. Forestway South Center Drive Lake Drive Greendale Place South Channel Drive Lake Park Drive FREE! All ages welcome. Greenhill Road Stream Bank Lane Landon Court Sunday, November 3 , 1-3pm. FREE Greenknolls Place Springhill Court Mandan Court Holy Cross Greentree Place Springhill Drive Mathew Street Recycled object mosaic workshop with Greenbelt Com- Greenway Place Springhill Lane Megan Lane Thrift Store munity Center Artist in Residence Rachel Cross. Make a Hedgewood Drive Springhill Terrace Ora Glen Court Hillside Road Ora Glen Drive Every Thursday piece to keep, and also contribute to a collaborative artwork! Materi- Ivy Lane Precinct 13-Green- Ryan Way Julian Court belt East, Green- Somerset Court 10am – 4pm als provided; please also bring old Lastner Lane briar Community South Ora Court beads, CDs, and broken jewelry to Laurel Hill Road Building Springcrest Drive Good, clean clothes for women, contribute as available. Lynbrook Court 7600 Hanover Pkwy Spring Manor Drive men and children! To reserve your seat visit Northway Emily’s Way Springshire Way Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. https://www.signupgenius.com/ Orange Court Frankfort Court Sunset Place go/409084babab2ba4ff2-found Periwinkle Court Frankfort Drive Village Park Drive Participants will also be welcome Plateau Place Frankfort Place Wintergreen Court 6905 Greenbelt Road on a walk-up basis while space Research Road 7600-7899 Hanover Winterwood Place Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 and supplies last. Parkway Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 31, 2019

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The festival is organized each year by the City of Greenbelt Recreation Department but could not be made possible without the cooperation of many other organizations, according to Recreation Supervisor Anne Oudemans. “We partner with a lot of other city and non-city groups. We have community groups here that are making information available. There’s music and all sorts of activities for families,” Oudemans said. Children were welcomed to the festival by a trunk-or-treat presented by the Greenbelt Police Department, Animal Control and Department of Public Works, decorating their vehicles and handing out candy to a line of eager cos- tumed kids. The Greenbelt Vol- unteer Fire Department continued their involvement this year with a goodie-bag hand out, as well as a child-sized version of a firefighter training obstacle course, complete with a giant teddy bear to act as the “person drag” portion. Live music filled the air courtesy of the acoustic duo Hepcat Hoodie and nearby, the Greenbelt Babe KOZAK KAYLA BY PHOTO Officer Hawkins of the Greenbelt Police Department hands Ruth baseball team provided fest ANN BAKER MARY BY PHOTO concessions as a fundraiser. Long Look what’s cooking! Mom Courtney Shade and Dad Carlos out candy. lines of people waited for a turn Garay serve up baby lobster Raelyn Garay. Carlos’s Mom lives in the hay wagon which circled in Greenbelt just across from Schrom Hills Park. the entire park. “The community knows that afternoon, contributing to what being the lead coordinator, I was it’s a fun, free event and they Sports and Recreation Coordina- always here helping out,” Phelan come out for it,” Oudemans said. tor Andrew Phelan estimated to explained. “We’ve said every year Despite the small sprinkling of be the best turnout yet. that the crowd gets bigger and rain, attendees continued to join “This is my eighth year as bigger, and I think this year is no the festivities throughout the the lead coordinator, but prior to exception.” Diwali Celebration Open House House Features Colors, Light by Margaret Attridge

Rainy weather forecast for Di- wali did not stop Vijay Paramesh- waran from creating his brightly colored holiday chalk drawings around an apartment complex on Crescent Road. Diwali is a major holiday cel- ebrated around the world on the night of the new moon and can

carry different meanings to dif- KOZAK KAYLA BY PHOTO ferent religious groups. However, Skylar, 4, drags a giant teddy bear as she runs the Green- the common themes across all belt Volunteer Fire Department’s obstacle course at the groups are liberation and light. Annual Greenbelt Fall Fest on October 26. “To me, it always carried the symbolism of having light amidst darkness. The darkness here is Need Green to Go Green? the new moon. That really drives Apply for a Home Improvement Loan the point home for practicing it,” PARAMESHWARAN OF VIJAY COURTESY PHOTO We can help you save & reduce your carbon said Parameshwaran. Vijay Parameshwaran holds a neighborhood open house for Diwali footprint! Though there is not a large on October 25. During the event Parameshwaran shows off his Hindu population in Greenbelt, he drawings and offers donut holes to passersby. wants to educate his neighbors. “The people in this area are very inquisitive and civic minded. community.” someone walking by and feeling Here in Greenbelt especially, any During the two-hour-long positive about what they see also chance for people to get together “open house,” Parameshwaran drives it because it makes me in the spirit of community, every- showed off his drawings, along happy too.” one is for that. It is very unique with offering donut holes to pass- about here, more so than a lot ersby, including neighbors and of other places I’ve lived in my city councilmembers. life,” said Parameshwaran. “We have different cultures in Borrow up to $7,000.00 He started sidewalk drawing our community and I think that when he moved to Greenbelt in this is so important and it’s just Rates as low as 6% apr* 2015, with encouragement from wonderful. We are in the spirit his mother. One day, someone of embracing everybody and I Go Green Today! took a picture of his work and think this is just one symbol of Apply online www.greenbeltfcu.com posted it to a Greenbelt Facebook that,” said Councilmember Silke Group. Pope. “When I saw all the posi- Parameshwaran plans on con- tive feedback, I started making tinuing his chalk art and has cre- The Bus drawings for more holidays and ated an Instagram page dedicated 112 Centerway posting the pictures to social me- to his illustrations. Greenbelt, MD 20770 dia,” said Parameshwaran. “The “We all need some kind of Seniors and Customers with 301-474-5900 reception has been great which creative release and this is mine. makes me happy because I feel It relaxes me and it kind of eases Disabilities RIDE FREE *apr-annual percentage rate. Rate based on credit. like I’m doing something for the my mind a bit. The sense of Rates subject to change without notice. Thursday, October 31, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7

Election 2017 Biographies of Candidates Eight candidates are certified for the Greenbelt City Council election by City Clerk Bonita Anderson. These shortened biographies are prepared by the candidates.

Emmett V. Jordan and initiated the establishment of of Governments Transportation relations and banking. Silke is Colin’s hobbies include bas- the Senior Citizen Advisory Com- Planning Board. He is also city currently employed at Springhill ketball, ping pong, piano, biking, mittee. He proposed the city’s liaison to the Youth Advisory Lake Elementary School. tennis and (watching) football. Public Safety Advisory Com- Board and Forest Preserve Advi- mittee, as well as the Advisory sory Board. Leta Mach Committee on Education (ACE). Colin Byrd He recognized the importance of inter-city cooperation between Silke Pope neighboring jurisdictions and established the Four Cities Coali- tion which includes Greenbelt, College Park, New Carrollton and Berwyn Heights. While on the city council, Putens served on county, state and national committees to represent Greenbelt’s interests, includ-

PHOTO BY SHARON NATOLI SHARON BY PHOTO ing the Washington Metropolitan

Emmett Jordan Council of Governments (COG), MACH DARRELL BY PHOTO Prince George’s County Munici-

PHOTO BY JILL CONNOR BY PHOTO Let Mach pal Association, Maryland Munic- Emmett V. Jordan is serving in Colin Byrd his third term as mayor and fifth ipal League and National League Leta Mach and her husband term as a member of the Green- of Cities. He has also served on Darrell moved to Greenbelt in PHOTO BY SHARON NATOLI SHARON BY PHOTO Colin Byrd is a lifelong several committees of the Na- 1974. They have two married belt City Council. In 2009, he be- Silke Pope Greenbelter and has served as tional League of Cities – the Hu- children -- Ryan and Amy -- and came the first African-American a Greenbelt city councilmember man Development Policy Com- Silke Pope has lived in Green- four granddaughters, Anna, Alexa, to serve on city council. since 2017. He is the council mittee, Public Safety and Crime belt for 21 years with her fam- Piper and Amelia. A Greenbelt resident for 20 liaison to GreenACES, the envi- Prevention Steering Committee, ily and currently resides in Belle Mach was first elected to years, Emmett relocated to the ronmental sustainability commit- and the Finance, Administration Point. Silke earned her U.S. council in 2003. She has served area to work with the University tee. He is the city’s Transporta- and Intergovernmental Relations citizenship in 2006. Raised in on numerous local and national of Maryland in 1998. Soon after, tion Planning Board alternate Policy Committee. He is the past a small town, Silke Pope brings committees including the National he moved to Greenbriar Condo- member. And he is the youngest chair of the Small Cities Council to Greenbelt familiar small-town League of Cities Board of Direc- miniums, attracted by the conve- ever regional director for the Steering Committee (2006). values. Her natural tendency is tors. She serves on the Maryland nient location and the many rec- National Black Caucus of Local one of engagement and activity in Municipal League Engagement reational amenities in Greenbelt. Elected Officials. the community, taking on numer- and Outreach Committee. She is Emmett’s career spans more In his day job, Colin is the ous volunteer roles and accruing a member and past chair of the than 25 years of experience pro- Rodney M. Roberts chief of staff for State Delegate many accomplishments. Silke Metropolitan Washington Coun- viding professional services re- Julian Ivey, and Colin’s career volunteers her time to St. Hugh cil of Governments Air Quality lated to marketing, communica- has also included stints as an Church, Charlestown Village Committee and Clean Air Part- tions, strategic planning, and environmental policy advocate Condominiums and the American ners. She serves on the State fund development to non-profit for Environment Maryland and Legion Post 136 Ladies Auxiliary. of Maryland Air Quality Control organizations, associations, and as an organizer for the Service Pope served on the city’s Pub- Advisory Council. She is council businesses. He has worked with Employees International Union. lic Safety Advisory Committee liaison to the Advisory Commit- many organizations including the A committed Democrat, Colin (PSAC) until she was elected to tee on Education. Smithsonian Institution, Univer- served as a delegate to the 2016 city council in 2009. During her She believes strongly in the sity of Maryland at College Park, Democratic National Convention. tenure leading PSAC, the city value of education and the abil- and the United Negro College Colin is an alumnus of the saw real improvements in safety ity of cooperatives to enhance Fund. University of Maryland, College including the installation of secu- people’s lives. She helps coordi- He currently represents Green- Park, where he studied sociol- rity cameras and emergency call nate the Greenbelt Cooperative belt on the boards and commit- ogy. He was inducted into the tees of regional and national boxes. Silke is the council liaison Alliance. In 2000, Mach was

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERTS COURTESY PHOTO National Society of Collegiate to both PSAC and the Senior honored as Greenbelt’s Outstand- policy organizations including Scholars and won several acco- Rodney Roberts Citizen Advisory Committee. ing Citizen. the National League of Cities, the lades, including the James Otis Silke has served on the Na- Her work experience includes Metropolitan Washington Council Williams Award for Cultural tional League of Cities (NLC) teaching social studies at Suitland of Governments and the Mary- Rodney M. Roberts, 61, is a Leadership and the MICA Award Public Safety and Crime Preven- Senior High School (1969-1973), land Municipal League. life-long Greenbelter who lives for Champion of Diversity. tion Steering Committee and the serving as GHI Information Spe- He is an avid tennis player, with his wife, Tara. He attended Colin is also a newly-minted NLC Small Cities Council and cialist (1981-1987) and National enjoys recreational bicycle rides, Prince George’s County schools, alumnus of the Academy for the Maryland Municipal League. Cooperative Business Association and likes to attend concerts, art and was active in sports with the Excellence in Local Governance Silke earned a fellowship from director of communications and exhibitions and other cultural Greenbelt Boys and Girls Club. fellowship program, and he reg- the University of Maryland’s cooperative education (1987- programs in his spare time. Roberts is sole proprietor of a ularly attends workshops and Academy for Excellence in Local 2003). small business that specializes in conferences to learn new things on-site repairs of various types of Governance. In 1969, she received a B.A. Silke has experience in the about how to better serve Green- Ed Putens equipment and vehicles. belters. In 28 years, Roberts has never field of international business See BIOS, page 9 missed a council meeting. Rob- erts volunteers his professional skills to groups such as Green- belt Intergenerational Volunteer Exchange (GIVES) and individuals in need. Roberts successfully fought efforts to demolish two- single family homes in Greenbelt, using his own funds and labor to do repairs on one. Roberts proposed and worked through to implementation, a community policing program that

PHOTO BY SHARON NATOLI SHARON BY PHOTO included the city’s first bicycle Ed Putens patrols. Roberts was a leader in the Ed Putens has been a resident citizen movement that resulted in of Greenbelt since he graduated the city’s acquisition of 184 acres from the University of Mary- of woodland, part of the original land in 1970. He has worked in “Green Belt.” various research capacities for Roberts testifies on behalf of medical and research develop- the city before state and county ment companies and co-authored officials concerning development, several patents dealing with mini- transportation, recreational, en- mizing air pollutants. vironmental and fiscal issues. Putens has taken a leading He represents the city on the role on senior citizen concerns Metropolitan Washington Council Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 31, 2019 ᾿Tis the Season to Carve Pumpkins Annual Pumpkin Walk Scares by Ivan Torres And Delights Young and Old by Laura Franklin Children, parents and their families gathered at Roosevelt Center for the Pumpkin Carving Hundreds of Greenbelt resi- As walkers traveled deeper event Friday evening. dents trailed through the Forest into the forest, they were met by The event consisted of several Preserve Saturday evening to some scary guests. Some wood- pumpkin carving stations, a face view dozens of jack-o-lanterns on land fairies encouraged partici- painting station and a live per- the annual Pumpkin Walk. pants to hold the “ball of death.” formance from the Ukuletes and The pumpkins, provided by The legendary Goat Man haunted dinner at the surrounding restau- Shlagel Farms, were carved in the forest and spooked children rants. Classic songs such as Mon- various locations in Greenbelt as they walked along the trail. ster Mash and the Adams Family earlier in the weekend. Afterward, The pumpkin festival is com- headlined the performance. the carved pumpkins were placed pletely volunteer-run, and aims to The band members loved be- in the forest off Northway and raise awareness of the Greenbelt ing part of the event. “Halloween were illuminated by candles to Forest Preserve. The preserve is is all about the kids,” said band guide walkers along the trail. a protected wooded area that is member Kathy Bartolomeo. Some pumpkins were also cherished by the community. “It was a great way to kick off placed along a paved trail in the holiday season,” said JoEllen Schrom Hills Park. Sarff. Each carved pumpkin was Families carve pumpkins together in Roosevelt Center on Friday, placed on stage and at the end October 25. of the event was moved to be - Photos by Jennifer Sterling displayed in the Pumpkin Walk. The Pumpkin Carving was one of a weekend full of Hallow- een-themed events, such as the Greenbelt Police Trunk-or-Treat at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center, Fall Fest at Schrom Hills Park and the Pumpkin Walk at Northway Fields. PHOTO BY LOLA SKOLNIK LOLA BY PHOTO

Pumpkins scary and pretty line the path by Northway. PHOTO BY IVAN TORRES IVAN BY PHOTO Pumpkin carvers fill Roosevelt Center on October 25. PHOTO BY LAURA FRANKLIN LAURA BY PHOTO

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BIOS continued from page 7 VOTING continued from page 1 with Honor with a major in his- time to whack 600 or 700 words Advisory Planning Board for 10 on Tuesday, November 5. tory and minors in English and from it. Orleans has not been, is years, four years as its chair. An exception to the deadline City Election education from Michigan State not now nor would he be a lead- Moving to Greenbelt in 1975, for applying for an absentee bal- University. er in pursuing the commonweal; J soon became active in local Polling Places lot would involve, for example, Voting will take place from his role is more that of laggard, affairs. She was elected to Green- an emergency situation where a 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, yet directing our attention to both briar’s Phase I Board of Directors Bill Orleans voter who has not been issued an November 5 at these polling the nakedness of our emperors for 14 years and was Labor Day absentee ballot becomes unable to places: and to our own hypocrisies in our Festival Carnival Chair for 18 vote at the polling place because Precinct 3: Center, Green- respective contributions in that years. of an illness, accident or required belt Community Center, 15 pursuit. (Or maybe we just say As mayor, J represented absence that develops too late to Crescent Road that we care about this or that Greenbelt on the Metropolitan meet the deadlines. An emer- Precinct 6: North End, or maybe we just don’t care at Washington Council of Govern- gency request is also the only Greenbelt Police Department, all.) His 2011 biography, mostly, ments Board of Directors and situation in which an explanation 550 Crescent Road if metaphorically accurate can be was elected chair and corporate or excuse must be provided in or- Precinct 8: Greenbelt West, found in some version or another president. J is on COG’s Chesa- der to acquire an absentee ballot. Franklin Park & Greenbelt at BillOrleans.com or new and peake Bay Policy Committee. Although the emergency ballot Station, Springhill Lake Rec improved at greenbeltmd.gov. Since 2005, she has been ap- requires extra time for acquiring Center, 6101 Cherrywood Lane (Previously published in the Oc- pointed to the National League of the ballot, in order for the bal- Precinct 13: Greenbelt East tober 31, 2013, October 29, 2015 Cities’ Energy, Environment, and lot to be counted it must still be (North), Greenbriar Community and November 2, 2017 issues of Natural Resources Policy Com-

PHOTO BY ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO received at the city clerk’s office Bldg., 7600 Hanover Parkway the News Review.) mittee. Focused on environmental by 6 p.m. on Election Day. Precinct 18: Greenbelt East Bill Orleans issues, J has brought back in- (South), Schrom Hills Park, novative ideas and best practices. Insufficiently humiliated from 6915 Hanover Parkway Judith “J” Davis J is a past president of the this exercise two years ago, Or- Don’t know which precinct Maryland Municipal League, leans is again a candidate for you live in? Call the city at the Maryland Mayors Associa- council. He is serious. He would 301-474-8000 or check your tion, the Prince George’s County very much like to be elected, Voter Notification Card from Municipal Association, and the where he would hope to help the county. reclaim the practice of democracy Prince George’s Elected Munici- in Greenbelt and also where he pal Women. J strongly advocates would hope to help to reclaim for Greenbelt’s positions at all the practice of democracy on governmental levels. the transportation planning board J was appointed to the coun- (TPB). (If elected he would still ty’s Commission for Women in If you are challenge to a duel, in Roosevelt 2019. Center, any other elected member J actively supports many reading this, of council interested in being Greenbelt organizations, including Greenbelt’s designated member of BORDAS BARRY BY PHOTO FOGM, FOGT, GIVES, Lions, so are your the TPB; method of engagement J. Davis and American Legion Auxiliary. next of their choice.) His original long Judith “J” Davis, currently bio was totally revelatory of the mayor pro tem, formerly was customers. development of Orleans’ charac- mayor for 16 years, Greenbelt’s ter, which simultaneously is seri- longest continuously serving $39 and up ous and playful in pursuing his mayor. Prior to her election to Nov. 5 contribution to the commonweal. council, she was appointed to the www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com He hasn’t the inclination or the

Tuesday, November 5

RE-ELECT Ed Putens Metropolitan Council of Governments (COG) OPPOSE THE MAGLEV TRAIN THROUGH GREENBELT THAT -Human Services Policy Committee - Public Safety Committee THREATENS THE STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF HOMES IN -Transportation Planning Board GREENBELT EAST. Prince George's County Municipal Association Maryland Municipal League National League of Cities COMPLETE THE PATH TO GREENBELT METRO FOR OUR NEW -Human Development Policy Committee RESIDENTS AT GREENBELT STATION -FAIR Policy Committee. -Public Safety Policy Committee -Small Cities Committee( Chair 2006) PROTECT the legacy of the “green belt”, through acquiring and ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ protecting OUR open space with the use of conservation Greenbelt Democratic Club. easements Friends of the Greenbelt Museum Friends of the Greenbelt Theatre President Greenbelt Arts Trust Keep tax rates at the lowest levels consistent with community Greenbelt Arts Center needs while providing a high level of public services. Greenbelt Consumer Co-op (charter member) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Strong support for adequate police protection, reduction of Former Chair of the Community Relations Advisory Board (CRAB) persistent street crime, and traffic safety improvements. Former member, Windsor Green Board of Directors Continuing support for youth recreation organizations and President, Greenbrook Estates Homeowner’s Association affordable recreational programs in Greenbelt Founder, Greenbelt East Advisory Committee (GEAC) Support our seniors so they can continue enjoying life in their ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ own homes. Support for another senior living facility, as Green University of Maryland, Microbiology Ridge house has no more room and a long waiting list. Co-authored several patents

- - STILL WORKING FOR YOU! - - Authority, DAVE PITTS, Treasurer Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 31, 2019 City Council Candidates State Nicole Williams Recommended Their Views During GHI Forum To Fill Delegate Vacancy by Clara Longo de Freitas

Six of the seven current city said the city was able to hold one thing,” Skolnik said, laugh- councilmembers gathered at the many zero waste events. ing. Municipal Building on the eve- Roberts said there’s no such “Oh, and safer traffic design, ning of October 24 for a pre- thing as carbon free, but Green- safer travel, public safety,” Byrd election forum. Emmett Jordan, belt needs to decrease the amount added. Judith Davis, Colin Byrd, Leta of plastic it uses. In his final statement, Orleans Mach, Silke Pope and Rodney A Greenbelt resident in the suggested that council was not “a Roberts were present. Council- audience suggested a sustainabil- good democratic practice,” and member Edward Putens is also ity fee for the new development proceeded to make suggestions, running for reelection but was coming to Greenbelt that could unbothered by the cynical laughs unable to attend due to a family be used for green initiatives such of the other candidates. emergency. as the circulator bus. Davis said “Civility is important and re- It would have been almost like it was an interesting concept, but spect is important,” Orleans said. any other council meeting, if it the city would have to take the “I think council should listen wasn’t for non-incumbent, Bill idea to the Prince George’s Coun- more and talk less.” Orleans who is on the ballot for ty Council. She said the county He said whoever went to the the fifth time. has planning and zoning authority council meetings should have as Since its founding in 1937 and what is required of develop- much opportunity to talk as the Nicole Williams answers a question from a member of the Prince Greenbelt was meant to nurture ers comes from the county. councilmembers. George's County Democratic Central Committee during a Tuesday, a sense of community thanks to Skolnik directed a question “This will be the fifth time October 29 meeting.. the green belts of forests and specifically to Orleans, asking that I’m on the ballot,” Orleans farms that surrounded the town. him about the city’s financial said. “I’m not at all … hurt. I - Photos by Judith Davis All candidates said they wanted health and how he, as a council- am damn hurt that 12,000 peo- to carry on Greenbelt’s utopian member, would improve it. ple who are registered to vote legacy, and sustainability was a Orleans said he had no way of in Greenbelt, who consistently central part of the forum. knowing how the financial health don’t come to council meetings, Steve Skolnik, the president of the city was, but, if elected, continue to vote for people they of Greenbelt Homes Inc., was he would raise taxes. He said the don’t know what the hell they’re the moderator for the forum. city would be able to do more if doing.” Each candidate had two minutes they retained more money. Skolnik thanked Orleans for to answer his questions. The at- “If we want things, we have his statement. Before officially tendees were also allowed to to agree to pay for it,” Orleans ending the forum, he asked the ask questions, and the candidates said. audience and the candidates if could respond in one minute. Jordan responded to Orleans they should organize a debate, There were about 15 people in by saying that the city is cautious rather than a forum, in the next the audience. in increasing taxes. election. The forum finished at There was considerable discus- “If we cannot provide service 9:15 p.m., only a couple minutes sion of how the city will provide more efficiently, more cost ef- later than the time predicted. services to the people expected to fectively,” Jordan said, “maybe move to the expanding Greenbelt we shouldn’t be providing that Station and the proposed new de- service at all.” velopment at Beltway Plaza. Jordan said there are some Free Movie Screening The Beltway Plaza develop- businesses and problems in the Tuesday, November 12 ment will add as many as 2,500 city that shouldn’t be there. Or- AARP members and guests Senator Paul Pinsky (center) with Delegates Alonzo Washington (left) residential units, Roberts said, leans abruptly cut him off, asking are invited to a free screening of and Anne Healey recommend Nicole Williams to fill the District 22 noting that the city will not be Jordan to specify. What They Had, sponsored by delegate vacancy. able to provide services to all of Mach said, “lo and behold,” AARP and Dementia Friendly them. He said doing so would she agreed with Orleans. Prince George’s County – North mean that people would have to “Taxes is not a dirty word,” Sector on Tuesday, November pay more in taxes. she said. “Taxes are how we 12, at the Old Greenbelt Theatre. Pope and Davis said the city bring our money together as Doors open at 12:30 p.m. would have to provide services a group to get things that we Starring Hilary Swank, Blythe to the new residents. Pope said couldn’t afford individually.” Danner, Robert Forster and Mi- that Greenbelt’s location between The forum ended with each chael Shannon, What They Had Baltimore and Washington, as candidate saying what they expect centers on a family in crisis. well as the schools, shopping and their biggest challenge to be, and Bridget (Swank) returns home to recreational opportunities make how they will face it. Chicago at her brother’s (Shan- the city very attractive. The city Roberts said the biggest chal- non) urging to deal with her should, she said, understand and lenge will be protecting Green- ailing mother (Danner) and her welcome more residents. belt’s quality of life, stressing father’s (Forster) reluctance to let Davis said the real issue was that Greenbelt should not “fill up go of their life together. overcrowded schools, and that with all kinds of housing.” Rated R for language, includ- more need to be built. Pope said it would be better ing a brief sexual reference. Jordan said the city and its if the city had zoning authority, Registration is required, with residents will need to manage which would allow the council to a limit of two tickets per guest. BEARD KATHRYN BY PHOTO their expectations. Mach agreed, shape Greenbelt as they think is Call 240-542-2019 or go to bit.ly/ Fall colors are beginning to appear along the lowered Lake adding, “The services we have appropriate. She also said senior DFAAARPMOVIESFORGROWNUPS. shoreline. are for everyone.” housing is part of the big chal- Note that the URL is case sensi- Mach also suggested a circula- lenge. tive. tor bus that would make it easier Davis said the federal govern- for people to get to venues where ment has had a big impact on the services are offered. city. The Federal Communications Byrd said he opposed the Commission, she said, made cuts Beltway Plaza proposal and an- where the city gets the money ST. HUGH’S U other proposal for units near for cable franchise, and also took the federal courthouse on Cher- the city’s ability to deny the rywood Lane. He said the city small cell towers coming through HSTS is in the process of hiring a new the 5G towers. She stressed that nd city treasurer so that they can Greenbelt needs to work with Saturday, November 2 and creatively address financial chal- other cities and other groups. rd lenges. Jordan said the biggest chal- Sunday, November 3 Orleans said city services are lenge is sustainability. not shared equally throughout Mach said that she has seen a the city. trend of incivility and disrespect 9:00 AM—2:00 PM Climate change was also dis- across the country and said that cussed in the forum. Skolnik cannot happen in Greenbelt. asked what specific policies and “We need to talk to each oth- Crafts, Jewelry, Toys, Vendors, Door Prizes, Plants, Food, programs the candidates would er. We need to bring Greenbelt Baked Goods, White Elephant, Silent Auction, Glassware, support to lessen the effects of into one community,” Mach said. climate change in the city. Byrd said there’s a lot to im- and Santa Byrd focused largely on what prove, naming the University of has been done to reduce waste, Maryland shuttles, the streets and St. Hugh’s Catholic Church rather than on his own policies senior housing. and programs for the future. 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Thursday, October 31, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11 SHLRC’s Family Fun Event Growing Greenbelt’s Leadership Workshop Draws A Large, Lively Crowd Join the Center for Dynamic Community Governance on Sun- by Aneurin Canham-Clyne day, November 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. for the third and final work- Dozens of kids dressed in Hal- away candy and pizza,” Gulledge shop on Growing Greenbelt’s loween costumes lined up for piz- said. He added that events like Leadership through the use of za, candy and a movie on Friday, this were key to showing the dynamic community governance October 25 at the Springhill Lake community a friendlier side of tools and strategies. The work- Recreation Center. The pumpkin the police, which he says helps shop is open to community or- carving and movie night was build trust and a sense of a unit- ganizers, local business people organized in collaboration with ed community. and anyone looking to grow their Greenbelt Recreation, Greenbelt “Our focus, this year, was to leadership and governance skills, Police, the Greenbelt Pumpkin help this community. Last year it with an emphasis on consent- Festival and Franklin Park. wasn’t this large, and we noticed based decision-making. One-on- This was the third year Green- a lot of the resources were actu- one sessions are also available belt Recreation has organized ally focused towards the center upon request. such a get-together. The evening city, so we want to make sure we The workshop will be held began with a pumpkin carving go to every section of the city,” at the Schrom Hills Recre- and trunk-or-treat, and ended with Gulledge said. Residents of Franklin Park enjoy the festivities. ation Center, 6915 Hanover a screening of The Nightmare The Platinum Rollers Motor- Parkway. The training is free. Before Christmas. cycle club used a bike’s sound For more information and to “There are more kids every system to provide a soundtrack reserve a space (request- year,” said Anne Oudemans, a for the evening. Darryl Pugh, the ed but not required), email recreation program supervisor, as chapter president, who goes by [email protected]. kids ran around the table where the riding name Long, said the The Greenbelt Community she and recreation coordinator club came out to show support - Photos by Foundation’s support makes this Frank Jones were seated. for the police and give candy out Jennifer Ster- program possible. Greenbelt Police officers hand- to the kids. As Michael Jackson’s ling ed out pizza in the parking lot. Thriller album played, Pugh said Toastmasters Meet Kids joined a huge line for the the fall was a busy time for the The Greenbelt Toastmasters pizza and talked excitedly with club in terms of community en- Club will meet on Wednesday, each other as the officers served gagement. He said the Platinum November 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the them. Rollers also provide Thanksgiving Social Hall of Greenbelt Com- Sergeant Jermaine Gulledge baskets to families in need. munity Church at Hillside and of the Greenbelt Police also said Jesse Houle and her daughter Crescent Roads. The group offers attendance was up over the pre- Madison Floyd decorated their professionals, students, stay-at- vious year’s trunk-or-treat event. car for Halloween and set it up home parents and retirees a sup- He attributed the increased atten- with buckets of candy. Houle, portive environment to improve dance to the variety of activities who works as a police dispatcher, skills in communication and lead- and groups involved. said she ran out of candy pretty ership. For more information call “We have more things for the quickly. 240-542-8625. kids to do, we start it a little ear- “It’s all for the kids,” Houle ly, before we actually start giving said.

Re-elect With me are my grand- Leta Mach daughters Anna & √ Experienced Amelia Serving YOU on City Council since 2003 Avila, Piper

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√ Committed Advocated for the Greenbelt Assistance LETA’s GOALS and ISSUES in Living Program (GAIL) √ Work Together Insisted the city establish a Living Wage policy • We achieve more when we listen, research and work together. We must see that Spearheaded the city’s designation as a charter the unfortunate, reprehensible tone of discourse that exists in many areas of Playful City USA and the MML Geocache trail the country does not infect Greenbelt. • We must work together and with coalitions to oppose the MAGLEV and √ Knowledgeable Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Beltway widening proposals. Expert in cooperatives and education • Using my co-op knowledge and experience, I will be a resource to cooperative Graduate of the Academy for Excellence businesses that can contribute to our economic development efforts. in Local Governance √ Respect the Past

• I support the community-focused programming at the Greenbelt Theater Building on the as it echoes our historic past and enhances the vitality of Roosevelt Center. Spirit of Greenbelt… and • I will work to see the recommendations of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and Sustainability Plans implemented and I will work to see the pedestrian/bike Expanding the Possibilities trail from the Greenbelt Station development to the Metro Station built. • I will insist that the county zoning rewrite respects Greenbelt’s rich heritage. Questions/Comments? Call me at 301-345-8105 √ Build the Future or e-mail [email protected] • I will work to see that all Greenbelt children can attend Greenbelt schools.

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A Review A Review A Night of Fun and Music Motherhood Out Loud Tells With NASA’s MAD Troupe by Melissa Sites The Story of the Circle of Life by Sandy Rodgers

A play, Motherhood Out Loud, is a beautifully acted, hilarious, outrageous and moving look at life from a mother’s perspective. Developed by Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein, the play is a collection of stories written by cel- ebrated American writers. Rikki Lacewell directs the talented cast in bringing to life stories that are utterly unpredictable, shatter traditional notions about parenthood, unveil their inherent comedy and celebrate the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations at this Greenbelt Arts Center production. Anyone who is or has a mother, a stepmother,

PHOTO BY ELIOT MALUMUTH ELIOT BY PHOTO a foster mother or anything in Greenbelt resident Jim Pasquale, playing the scoundrel Aldolpho, between will be able to relate to approaches the Drowsy Chaperone (Laura Hope Shapiro). and enjoy this insightful piece JACKSON NATE BY PHOTO which will be performed through From left: Meg Nemeth, MarQuis Fair, B. Wallace Shearer and Sunday, November 10. Having fun with the common who does a fantastic job with the Mara Rosenberg portray different versions of motherhood. As the play opens, three elements of musical theater, God- show stopper Show Off, pulling moms in labor are a raucous story of Woke Mom (Mara gles with how to express her love dard’s Music and Drama club out all the trappings of an elabo- choir dressed in hospital gowns – Rosenberg), whose son wants to for the child without interfering (MAD) presents a fun and enter- rate production number: costume they alternately scream and shout dress as Queen Esther in a pink with her connection to her bio- taining production of The Drowsy changes, high lifts, chorus kicks, their pain and fear, lacing it all princess dress for a program at logical mother. Chaperone which runs through a big key change, ribbon dances, with profanity and humor. The the synagogue. Rosenberg plays Rainbow Giraffe Mom (Meg Sunday, November 10. everything you can think of short messy ride to motherhood has the role with sensitivity, show- Nemeth), in Michael’s Date, The main character of the of shooting her out of a cannon. begun. Stories are grouped in five ing the cascading emotions the gives a nuanced performance as show, the Person in the Chair, is Another fun element is the chronological chapters that focus mother experiences as she tries a mother driving her autistic son a lover of musical theater who Latin Lover, Aldolpho, played on moments in the intertwined to figure out how to let her son and a girl to the movies. Nemeth sits at home listening to old LP with great charisma by Jim lives of mothers and children: be himself in the face of a world voices the mother, the son and records of show soundtracks. Pasquale. His continual mission Fast Births (babies and toddlers), that crushes those who are dif- the girl in a terrific performance. The Drowsy Chaperone is the of seduction is like displaying First Day (young children), Sex ferent. Elizabeth is a story of roles Person’s (fictitious) favorite musi- a gun onstage – the audience is Talk (the teenage years), Step- One mom is a man. Forever reversed. A grown son (MarQuis cal from 1928. In fact, this show just waiting to see how and why ping Out (graduation and leaving Mom (MarQuis Fair) appears Fair) has temporarily moved back was first produced on Broad- it will go off. home) and Coming Home (life in several stories as a mom, a home to live with Dramatic Mom way in 2006 (winning five Tony Many roles in the show are after children/old age). husband and a son. In one strik- (Pamela Northrup). Northrup awards), so it is not even 20 double cast, so those interested The characters don’t have ing story, In If We’re Using a does a marvelous job of showing years old. Far from being old in seeing a particular actor in a names, just descriptions (Woke Surrogate, Fair gives a wonderful the mom’s defiant attempt to be fashioned, it is post-modern, shat- role will need to check with the Mom, Dramatic Mom, Postpar- performance as a gay man who independent, as her memory and tering the barrier between the production to find out the dates tum Mom, Insightful Mom, For- wrestles with the implications abilities slowly fade. audience and the play, as the on which that person will be ever Mom, Supportive Mom, of having a child who will have Report on Motherhood is a Person in the Chair constantly playing. Rainbow Giraffe Mom, Every- two fathers, but who won’t have treat. An ancient grandmother interrupts the action of the play, MAD, the amateur Music and one’s Mom, Southern Mom) a mother. (Southern Mom, Shemika Re- lifting the needle from the record Drama club sponsored by the which are sometimes relevant In Nooha’s List, Insightful nee) is being interviewed by her to add commentaries and trivia NASA Goddard Space Flight to the story and sometimes not. Mom (Cheramie Julianne Jack- granddaughter (Postpartum Mom, about the actors from the original Center Employee Welfare Associ- Each story features a rotating son) actually provides insightful B. Wallace Shearer) for a report cast production, while the cast on ation, has presented fall musicals group of characters in roles ev- and funny advice about women about family. Renee is terrific stage hang motionless. open to the public since 1970. eryone can relate to. and sexuality to her daughter, at portraying the sharp-tongued The play hinges on a com- The show will run through In Next to the Crib, B. Wal- voiced as an exasperated teen off- grandmother. Her answers are mon phenomenon: knowing the November 10, including a dis- lace Shearer, as sleep-deprived stage by Supportive Mom (Laura frank and unexpected. Shearer songs of a musical without really counted performance on Hallow- Postpartum Mom, gives a per- Adams). Jackson’s delivery of also does a great turn as the knowing the story – a fragmented een night. Visit madtheater.org to formance that deliciously cycles the wry and witty commentary is 12-year-old. and disjointed way of knowing purchase tickets. through fear, exasperation and loads of fun. The show will be performed that is the textbook definition of laughter. She’s at her wits end In another moving piece, My evenings at 8 p.m. November 1, the post-modern. This musical caring for an infant who feeds Almost Family, Everyone’s Mom 2, 8 and 9 and matinees at 2 p.m. does not develop an elaborate Environment Lecture every two hours and dealing (Temple Fortson) longs to con- on November 3 and 10. There plot or sophisticated characters Focuses on Coal with pleas for attention from her nect with her stepdaughters. One will be a talk-back with the cast but plays with stock characters Science on Tap: November husband (humorously voiced off- daughter responds to her over- following the November 3rd per- and common tropes of romance 2019 examines Blowing Up stage by Supportive Mom Laura tures; the other does not. Fortson formance. For tickets, and to find and harmless misunderstandings Mountains for Coal: Environ- Adams), who has a cold. goes through a range of subtle out about other productions com- to entertain the audience with mental Impacts That Never Stop. Queen Esther is the poignant emotions as her character strug- ing soon, visit greenbeltartscenter. simple fun. This lecture will take place on org. The Person in the Chair lives Monday, November 4 at 6:30 in a shabby apartment decorated p.m. at the MilkBoy ArtHouse in with old playbills and a wall downtown College Park. phone that ruins the moment by The lecturer, Margaret A. ringing inconveniently during the Palmer, professor of entomology playing of the record. The area at the University of Maryland, around the Person’s chair fades will discuss the lasting pollution into the rest of the set, which is of waterways and destruction of decorated with elegant red and sensitive species. This event is gold deco motifs to evoke the free but space is limited. 1920s era of the musical. The Person leaves the chair at times to float through the action, but Chamber Music the action also comes to the au- Free at Riversdale dience, with a scene involving The Riversdale Chamber Mu- roller skating while blindfolded sic Society will perform on Sun- that takes place on the floor right day, November 3 from 2:30 to next to the front row. The cho- 3:30 p.m. at Riversdale House reography is one of the best Museum at 4811 Riverdale Road. things about the show, with a In conjunction with the current lively chorus of dancers filling wedding exhibit, the Riversdale the stage with energy, as partygo- Chamber Music Society will pres- ers, reporters, servants, or even a ent a free concert featuring popu- troublesome troupe of nightmar- lar wedding songs from different ish monkeys. periods in history. Mingle with Highlights of this production the musicians at a post-concert include Christa Kronser as Janet, reception. Page 14 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 31, 2019

Election 2019 Candidates' Ideas for Supporting Halloween Cats Affordable Housing in Greenbelt In lieu of a candidate forum, the Greenbelt Progressive Candidate Forum Committee opted to use four questions for the candidates for city council. Here are the answers to question two.

Affordable housing is an issue in Greenbelt. Takoma Park has a rent stabilization policy designed “to preserve the city’s affordable housing stock and maintain economic and ethnic diversity by con- trolling the frequency and amount of rent increases that may be imposed by a landlord.” Do you support a rent control policy to keep rent more affordable in Greenbelt? Why or why not?

Bill Orleans moderate-priced homes has been Colin Byrd I do support Greenbelt Coun- difficult due to the city’s lack of You shouldn’t have to be mak- cil’s adoption of a rent control planning and zoning authority, ing big money to afford to live in ordinance and have raised it with the huge demand for housing and Greenbelt. I welcome upper- and council many times over the the area’s high cost for building middle class familiesAdvertising: to Green- Camera-ready - 2 Column Spread x __” years. Council has refused even housing units of any type. During belt, but we can’t “close the gates to discuss it. negotiations with prospective de- of Greenbelt” to Greenbeltlow incomeNews Review issue of August 29, 2019 Housing built for profit ig- velopers, I have suggested ways families. For me, that means, BETH NORDEN BY PHOTO nores that shelter is a human to include lower cost housing when developers From:come to Greenbelt the Snarf Homes, the cat and Inc. pumpkin cat sit on their bench in Greenbelt. right. that I have seen in other cities. I city asking for support – asking Maesha McNeill – 301-474-4161, Ext. 1128, October 29, 2019 Three historic Greenbelt apart- will continue to do so, as this is for approvals – I’m willing to ment properties have within the a national problem and is often say no, if their proposals aren’t past year been sold or are now the subject at conferences that good for the city, and I’m will- in the process of being sold. One I attend. Fortunately, there is a ing to say no, if they’re merely of the three in process was pur- diversity of housing in Green- hoping to juice their bottom line PRELIMINARY AGENDA chased from a long term owner, belt, including a cooperative, by pushing high-density in the just three years ago. Out of town and our home prices and rents wrong areas or by only housing GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS speculators purchasing Greenbelt are at or below the market rate. people with deep pockets. Un- Thursday , November 7, 2019 apartment properties have an in- Council has looked at rent con- fortunately, the city doesn’t have GHI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING centive to raise rents to recover trol, as has the county. College its own zoning authority, but my A. GHI Special Open Session Meeting – starts at 7.00 p.m. more quickly the costs associated Park had it, but terminated the hope is to push the county to • with the purchase. program. Takoma Park has rent take a good look at inclusionary Approve Motion to hold an Executive Session Meeting on Greenbelt’s apartment proper- control, but in the last few years zoning, which would help with November 7, 2019 B. GHI Execu�ve Session Mee�ng – starts a�er the GHI Special ties, existing or planned, should has experienced negative issues – this issue. As for rent control, I Open Session mee�ng adjourns be owned locally and all Green- landlords have not kept up with have an open mind on that. What belters should have an under- adequate maintenance or renova- I know is economists say that, • Approve Minutes of Executive Session Meeting Held on standing of what the appropriate tion of older units. In some cities, because rent control makes the September 19, 2019 rate of return would be for the strict code enforcement has led price of rent artificially low, the • Consider approval of the following contracts: owners. Greenbelt Council should to landlords just abandoning their quantity (of housing) demanded initiate such discussion. property rather than pay fines ends up far greater than the quan-  2019 Spring Concrete Repair Contract (Re-bid) – Emmett Jordan or make the necessary repairs. I tity (of housing) supplied – thus, second reading I support the concept of rent will remain open to discussion creating a shortage. For example,  Contract for 2020-2022 Solid Waste Disposal stabilization. I have spoken with of a viable rent control program. when they did rent control in Services – Administration Building – second Takoma Park councilmembers to Meanwhile, I will continue to Berkeley, Calif., an apartment reading better understand how their pro- research other ways to meet our would become available, and  Contract for Employee Medical Insurance Benefits grams work. They are adminis- goal of more affordable hous- there would be 200 people in line - first reading tered by rental licensing program ing in Greenbelt. I will certainly waiting to fill out a rental appli-  Contract for Dental Care Benefits for Employees - staff. An appointed commission support the county’s adoption of cation. The goals of rent control first reading makes determinations about rent inclusionary zoning. are laudable, but my threshold is, • Member Financial Matters increases. I have been told that Ed Putens “Does it work? Is it good for the • Complaint Matters the majority of the rental housing That depends on the circum- people of Greenbelt?” The answer C. GDC Open Session Meeting – starts at 7.45 p.m. stock in Takoma Park is owned stances. The city considered might be yes – I’ll listen to that • Review Draft 2020 Operating Budget for GDC by individuals and are owner-oc- adopting a “rent control” ordi- perspective, but, before we say D. GHI Open Session Meeting – starts after the GDC Open cupied, unlike Greenbelt’s large, nance for Charlestowne North let’s do it, I’d want to do more Session meeting adjourns multi-unit apartment owners. when a new owner imposed a research and analyze options. • Announcement of an Executive Session Meeting Held on Some property owners argue that 20 percent increase on its rental Silke Pope October 17, 2019 rent control policies discourage units. The owner rescinded that As you are aware, the City investments in renovations and increase. “Rent Control” in the of Greenbelt does not have any • Announcement of a Complaint Hearing held in Closed upgrades to rental properties, be- narrowest sense refers to city or authority over zoning within the Session on October 22, 2019 cause it is difficult for owners to county ordinances that limit the city. Prince George’s County • Announcement of an Executive Session Meeting Held on recover their investments. Howev- rent landlords can charge. (Popu- has all authority over zoning November 7, 2019 er, I feel that renters need protec- lar perceptions of rent control within the county and therefore • Approve Minutes of Special Open Session Meeting Held on tions from unexpected, large rent include restrictions on evictions.) Greenbelt. I would like to see October 3, 2019 increases. Greenbelt’s approach Rent control laws typically set Prince George’s County add an to this issue has been to provide a maximum percentage by which inclusionary zoning law to the • Approve Minutes of Regular Open Session Meeting Held on tax credits or rebates to renters landlords can increase rent (for existing zoning laws, so that new October 3, 2019 who can document financial need, example, 5 percent) and specify developers are required to offer • Review Draft 2020 Operating Budget for GHI - 1st reading thereby reducing county and local how often landlords can raise the a certain amount of affordable • Request to Install a Slider Window in a Bathroom at 8-G taxes. I would argue that this ap- rent. Rent control ordinances of- housing to residents with a fixed Southway that requires an Exception to GHI Rule §X.N.2 proach is ineffective. Renters who ten have additional rules that pro- income. Ideally, I would like • Request to Install a Serviceside Chain Link Fence at 25-B are struggling to make ends meet tect tenants, buyout agreements, to see this include senior hous- are the least likely to be well mediation services, minimum ing, which we are in dire need Ridge Rd that Requires Consideration of GHI Rule § VII.B.1.c informed about the availability of lease terms, relocation reimburse- of right here in Greenbelt. This • Proposed Agenda for Membership Townhall Meetings in tax credits. Therefore, the current ments and moving expenses. inclusionary zoning is a practice December 2019 program is highly underutilized. Takoma Park is in Montgomery that many jurisdictions in our • Establish Date for Special Membership Meeting to Seek The challenge of housing afford- County with different guidelines area and throughout the country Membership Approval of Multi-Year Contracts ability in Greenbelt is part of a concerning rental property. Ta- already have in place. • larger regional housing crisis. De- koma Park has a much denser I am not convinced that rent Record of Board Poll Conducted re: Contract for Repairs to spite our relatively “affordable” population with less available control policies are the best 11-G and 11-H Southway Arising from a Sewage Leak in median housing prices, there is rental space. A good portion of choice for Greenbelt. I am con- Common Wall Between Units a substantial mismatch between the rentals are subdivided single cerned that a rent control policy • Review Companion Animal Committee T-Shirt Designs available “workforce” housing family dwellings. Greenbelt is could discourage current land- • Proposed Pathway Lighting Survey of Members in Courts at in the region now and more so not Takoma Park. Greenbelt West lords and future developers from 8-10 Southway and 11, 13, 14, 16 Ridge Rd in the future. This means that has the largest apartment com- offering properties for rent in • our relatively affordable housing plex (Franklin Park) on the East our community. This could ul- Proposal from the Member at 62-E Ridge Rd that GHI Install stock is in demand and these Coast. Greenbelt East also has a timately result in a decrease in Electric Charging Stations in the Parking Lot Adjacent to the demands will increase in the large selection of rental property, the available rental housing stock Administration Building future. We must take action to the historic section as well. I within the city, a decrease in protect our affordable housing in don’t have access to the data, but property tax revenue and an in- Greenbelt. I am willing to say that the me- crease in administrative costs. If To request a sign language interpreter for a board meeting, Judith Davis dian rental fees are very low in this topic were to come up in go to http://www.ghi.coop/content/interpreter-request-form, The rising rental rates and the comparison to Takoma Park and front of council, I would certainly or go to the GHI Office (One Hamilton Place) or contact us insufficient amount of housing the rest of Montgomery County. be open to discussion and sug- by phone (301-474-4161) or fax (301-474-4006). overall are of deep concern to me Greenbelt does not need any rent gestions for how this could be and other councilmembers. Get- control when there isn’t any “run- implemented in Greenbelt. We Regular Board meetings are open to Members ting developers to include work- away” rent prices. For more information, visit our website: www.ghi.coop See QUESTION 2, page 20 force housing, senior housing, or Thursday, October 31, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 15

Co-op Month Utopia Film Festival 2019 Supporting Our Cooperatives Shows Indie Films, Animation Keeps Greenbelters Engaged by Susan Gervasi by Leta Mach After viewing hundreds of submissions from near and far, A cooperative is a member- include paying their monthly Utopia Film Festival volunteers owned and member-controlled co-op fee, which includes taxes, have chosen more than 40 in- business that is open to any- reserves contributions, mainte- dependent movies and works one who wants its services and nance, insurance on the structure, of animation for screening at accepts the responsibilities of trash collection and administrative the November 16 to 18 festival. membership. A key responsibil- costs. Films will be shown at the Old ity is to support the cooperative. As businesses working for the Greenbelt Theatre, the Greenbelt Here are a few ways to support community, it is important that Arts Center and the New Deal Greenbelt’s cooperatives. Support the community supports coopera- Café. makes the cooperatives more suc- tives in order to ensure the suc- At least 16 filmmakers from cessful and that makes Greenbelt cess of the cooperative business. across the country plan to attend a wonderful place to live, work First and foremost, members and answer audience questions and play. should use their cooperatives’ about their movies. People can support the News services. It is also critical that Review worker co-op by writing members participate in the demo-

“This year’s films are mirror DAVIES OF SALLY COURTESY PHOTO images of us in the 21st century,” OF NAM HOLTZ COURTESY PHOTO articles or letters to the editor, cratic running of their cooperative said Utopia Executive Director taking photographs, drawing car- by attending meetings, expressing Chris Haley. “One of the best toons, placing ads and alerting their opinion, serving on com- ways to understand historic civi- the editor of upcoming events. mittees and even running for an lizations is to study their cultures. Members and the public can office in the cooperative. With movies on immigration, race support the nursery school by relations and the drug addiction participating in various fundrais- crisis, Utopia 2019 films reflect ers such as the yard sale, 5K Greenbelt Pottery today’s urgent concerns.” race, spaghetti dinner and restau- Hosts Empty Bowls Utopia, now in its 15th year, rant nights. On Sunday, November 3 at will show works from as far People can support Greenbelt 4:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. away as Russia and Iran, and as MakerSpace at the quarterly Re- the Greenbelt Pottery Group, in near as Easton, Md. When the pair Cafes, where they learn how partnership with the Greenbelt nation’s opioid crisis hit that Tal- to repair tired or broken stuff Community Church, is hosting an bot County community, citizens or help repair others’ items and Empty Bowls fundraiser to raise rallied to fight it. The American GOODMAN OF LESLEE COURTESY PHOTO rescue them from the recycle or money for Help-By-Phone. The Opioid Crisis: Talbot Goes Purple TWISP: The Power of Community garbage bins. dinner event will be held at the offers a compelling look at their People become members of Greenbelt Community Church at efforts. with a debilitating illness? Athlete selected by a tech-genius U.S. the Co-op Supermarket and Phar- 1 Hillside Road. On a lighter local note, film- Adam Ellenstein asked that ques- president to play a game that macy with a lifetime payment Those purchasing tickets will maker Jeff Krulik offers Tales tion when his aunt was diagnosed will determine the new adminis- of only $10. When their capital get a seat at a dinner of home- of Belair at Bowie. In the early with Parkinson’s. He decided to tration’s policies. Will they win account is $100 or higher, they made soups and desserts and 1960s, the mid-century Maryland use endurance sports to publicize hundreds of thousands of dollars become voting members. A criti- can choose an original beautiful suburbs of Washington, D.C., the need for more research into and guide the future of the coun- cal member responsibility is to ceramic bowl made by one of were graced with a brand new the disease. But in doing so, try? Or will their differences cost shop at the store. In addition, the many potters who work at subdivision called Bowie. With he pushed his body and mind them everything? Come to Utopia shopping local is good for Green- the ceramic studios at the Com- vintage footage and a skilled to the breaking point. In Fraser and find out. belt’s economy. In fact, for every munity Center. directorial hand, Krulik raises Syndrome and Me, filmmaker And don’t miss a special free $100 spent, roughly $68 to $73 The Greenbelt Potters are once a glass to his hometown in this Kyle Anne Grendys – only the screening of animations created of it is returned to local activity. again raising money for Help- scrapbook documentary about the 75th person in the world to be by students of animation and Money is kept in the community By-Phone, an organization that Levitt-built suburb. born with the recessive gene comic book teacher George Ko- because locally owned businesses provides food to pantries and Other Utopia films explore disorder called Fraser Syndrome chell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Novem- often purchase from other local prescription medications and chil- social and environmental issues. – searches for others with the ber 16, at the Arts Center. businesses and service providers. dren’s warm clothing to people TWISP: The Power of Communi- condition. There is a fee. For more detail Members of the Greenbelt in need. ty asks how – in an increasingly Several works focus on the see facebook.com/utopia-film- Federal Credit Union also have Tickets can be purchased at polarized society – some com- environment. The Henry Moun- festival-1980565558855098. a responsibility to use the credit the Greenbelt Community Church munities manage to get along. tains bison is the last geneti- Susan Gervasi is deputy direc- union’s services and maintain a or by calling Judy Goldberg- In this film, residents of a small cally pure herd, and roams over tor of the Utopia Film Festival, minimum balance in their share Strassler at 301-345-8755. American town confront that 385,000 acres without fences, a project of nonprofit Greenbelt savings account, which makes question. culling or roundups. But bison Access Television. them members of the financial #Kneeltoheal looks at the con- are caught within a complex web co-op. troversial NFL American Anthem of public lands, grass, ranching After finding a GHI home, po- policy, a response to player Colin and government agencies. The tential members apply for mem- Kaepernick’s decision to kneel Last Herd shows how free-roam- bership and their responsibilities during the Star Spangled Banner ing bison and private interests to protest police violence. can co-exist. Films from both Russia and Meanwhile, agricultural educa- Iran – Save LGBT in Russia and tion is emerging in unexpected Lola - explore social challenges and diverse places, such as a facing non-heterosexuals in those Baltimore school, a St. Louis ga- Re-Elect Judith F. ‘J’ Davis countries. And in Found in Ko- rage and a snow-covered Maine rea, a Korean adoptee travels farm. Farming for the Future back to her native land in search documents the places and peo- of her birth parents and a culture ple shaping new ways to think she never knew. While retracing about what the agriculture of the steps of her personal adop- the future might look like. But tion, she ponders why Koreans according to Conservation Kids: are not adopting their own chil- A Green STEM Documentary, dren, and confronts other difficult while students across the U.S. are questions. learning about STEM (Science, Another film, The Campfire Technology, Engineering, and Project, tells the story of a 2017 Mathematics) in both public and visit by actress Jessica Hecht private schools, more education and other visitors to the Ritsona about environmental conservation Refugee Camp in Greece. The should be done. group left but returned later with Other noteworthy films: On 15 theater artists, a psychiatrist, a March 1, 1976, foreign service NYC schoolteacher, a translator officer Bradford Bishop, who and a documentary crew. Over lived with his family in cushy the next four weeks, they created Bethesda, murdered his mother, an Arabic language version of wife and three sons, then disap- Shakespeare’s The Tempest, ran peared. But the motive behind wellness classes and helped resi- Bishop’s brutal crime remains un- dents suffering the psychological clear and his story – told here in trauma of displacement. the film Bishop – remains one of Questions? Concerns? Contact J at jﬁ[email protected] Other Utopia films deal with our area’s most compelling mys- disease. What do you do when teries. In the futuristic film Four Always Committed to Community! someone you love is diagnosed Points, four citizens have been By Authority: Debbie Cooley, Treasurer Page 16 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 31, 2019

City Notes Animal control investigated an animal bite, four barking dog E. Roosevelt Wind Ensemble Honored complaints and a cruelty complaint. Three stray dogs were By Invitation to International Conference impounded with two returned to owners. One turtle and one kit- by India Afriyie ten were adopted. Eight hamsters were abandoned, so they joined a For the first time in 46 years, dog and eight cats in the care of Prince George’s County will be the shelter. represented in the Midwest Clin- Street Maintenance fixed pot- ic, an annual international band holes throughout Greenbelt. and orchestra conference attended Refuse/Recycling collected by musicians from all 50 states 27.85 tons of refuse and 14.11 and more than 30 countries. The tons of recycling material. Eleanor Roosevelt High School The Springhill Lake Recreation Wind Ensemble received the Center hosted early voting for honorable invitation to head to city elections. Chicago this December and par- The Greenbelt Pottery Group ticipate in the conference. They will host a welcome reception for are the third high school band Artist-in-residence Chris Corson, from Maryland to appear at the who will be teaching ceramic Midwest Clinic and they were hand-building and sculpture. accepted on their first try, a rare The Community Center hosted occurrence. meetings of these groups: Golden Groups are selected by an Age Club, Greenbelt Concert extensive application process that Band, Greenbelt Arts Center, includes audio and video submis- Greenbelt MakerSpace, Friends of sions of three to five contrasting the Greenbelt Museum, Widowed pieces, three letters of recom- Persons Support Group, Green- mendation, concert programs belt News Review, GreenACES, from the past three years and a Greenbelt Cub Scout Pack #202 detailed overview of the department’s demographics, including and Greenbelt Astronomy. JACKSON NATE BY PHOTO Park Rangers’ regular weekend breakdowns on gender, race and the percentage of students taking Molette Green from NBC News 4 interviews Eleanor Roosevelt High School band director Rachel coverage of city parks has ended Zephir as the wind ensemble groups play in the background. for the season; their hours will private lessons. The students gathered at 5:15 be limited to Special Events until Band Director Rachel Zeph- portunity for our band to show can donate by sending a check the spring. They were very busy a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, to perform for the NBC news ir believes this experience has that chamber music has a place made out to ERHS Bands to Saturday afternoon managing benefited her students in many in the high school band.” He 7601 Hanover Pkwy, Greenbelt, parking problems at the entrance show. They hoped to share their excitement for the accomplish- parts of their lives. “Students noted that it required a lot of MD 20770 ATTN: Rachel Zephir, to Schrom Hills Park Fest. can learn a lot when a teacher extra hours outside of school and Band Director. Put MIDWEST Director Liz Park of Greenbelt ment and encourage donations toward their trip. The three-day- is not constantly guiding them; felt that it showed him how to CLINIC TRIP in the memo por- CARES spoke at a meeting of the they can actually have a little bit practice dedication. “It’s definitely tion of the check. Commission to Study Mental and long trip is set to cost $45,000 for travel, food and other ex- more freedom to be expressive.” not like an individual achieve- Donations can also be made Behavioral Health in Maryland at Zephir said, “My students have ment, but it still feels pretty good online through myschoolbucks. Hagerstown Community College. penses. The band is eager to raise funds to cover this. expressed that they are doing to be a part of it.” com. Follow the link on the The ERHS Wind Ensemble better in other classes because Those interested in helping main page of the band website: started its journey last year with they are more assertive, they feel ERHS get to the Midwest Clinic erhsbands.weebly.com. the chamber music project, creat- like raising their hand more be- LISTEN to the ing unconducted pieces that are cause their opinion is validated.” NEWS REVIEW led by students. Instead of there The class allows smaller groups This $39 ad Visually impaired being a conductor helping lead of students to work together to may listen for free the students while they play, the figure out how to play sheets of won't get Call Metropolitan students collaborate to create the music on their own. Washington Ear music. This experience helped The students have worked you to Mars 301-681-6636 students grow as musicians. They long hours for their shot at this but Greenbelt No special equipment needed were able to work together and clinic. They’ve dedicated them- create inspiring pieces. They will selves to their music. Senior has more be presenting a clinic on how Mario Callner-Derosa, who plays they incorporate chamber music the French horn, described the shoppers. at the Midwest Clinic. experience as “a really good op- www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com Thursday, October 31, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 17

Election 2019 Submit Green Ideas Accountability, Transparency For Holiday Decorations At Greenbelt Police Department In lieu of a candidate forum, the Greenbelt Progressive Candidate Forum Committee opted to use four questions for the candidates for city council. Here are the answers to question three.

The recent police shooting and killing of Leonard Shand in Hyattsville raises concerns about police accountability and transparency. These concerns extend to community interest in and questioning of police department policies around rules of engagement, use of force, requirements for de-escalation, use of military-style equipment, “chain of command” protocol when more than one jurisdiction is responding, and on-scene use of mental health professionals. What specific actions and policy changes do you propose to ensure accountability and transparency within the Greenbelt Police Department? How would you ensure implementation of those policies?

Leta Mach reform and accountability is pro- to properly deal with such in- Many of our current activities ducing more solutions like these. cidents. First, we have to walk and practices foster transpar- It’s also awakening interest in a and chew gum at the same time. ency and we should continue whole set of new policies that are We need public safety and law and enhance them. Such policies less explored. Greenbelt is not enforcement, but we also need CAHILL SUSAN BY PHOTO include education of citizens to Hyattsville. Greenbelt has always consistent, respectful engagement Small ghosties made of recyclable grocery bags make for a help them adopt habits that pre- had a well-trained police force. with residents and legal, consti- green Halloween on Hillside Road -- an alternative to store- vent their becoming victims of I don’t recall any controversial tutional policing. Second, good bought plastic or other synthetic decorations that end up in crime as well as following the incidents where anyone was shot tactical training. Our police will the landfill and harm the environment and wildlife. The News principles of community polic- indiscriminately or used canines be learning mental health first aid Review invites readers to submit photos (with brief descrip- ing and working with mental to intimidate or escalated a situ- and getting critical incident train- tions) showing their creativity in making environment-friendly health professionals and Green- ation. Our police department, ing. But, again, it’s not an either decorations for various holidays. belt CARES. It is also important unlike many others, has always or. We want to make sure our to offer our young people alterna- been open and transparent. I do officers can protect themselves, tives to a life of crime through think they should get out of their but our officers also understand Free Concerts at UMD Friends of Patuxent recreation programs that attract cars more often and do some foot that there are peaceful ways to Several free concerts are being their interest and help them de- patrolling. They should reach out try to deal with individuals with Holiday Bazaar offered at University of Maryland Friends of Patuxent is hold- velop positive values. I would to the communities in all parts mental health issues. One way in the next few days. ing its annual Wildlife Holiday encourage citizens to become of town attend a few homeowner is patience – taking the time to The Piano Division Showcase Bazaar on Saturday, November more aware of the activities of associations and GHI meetings. get a peaceful resolution and not of the UMD School of Music 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the the Greenbelt Police Department We have a great police force, I’m rushing to escalate to deadly use will perform a free concert on National Wildlife Visitor Center, by reviewing the information on proud of them. of force – getting people to take Sunday, November 3 at 5 p.m. located at 10901 Scarlet Tanager the city website, which includes Judith Davis it down a notch. If our officers at the Gildenhorn Recital Hall of Loop off Powder Mill Road. a list of resources and services Providing and expanding ac- get called to help with an inci- The Clarice. The School of Mu- Lunch will be available at the and the department’s general countability and transparency dent in another city, they don’t sic’s Piano Division showcases its Crane Café. Proceeds benefit the orders as well as commendation have been city council and check their training at the door. talented students each semester in Patuxent Research Refuge and and complaint forms in English Greenbelt Police Department They still follow Greenbelt pol- this performance of solo and col- Patuxent Wildlife Research Cen- and Spanish. Citizens can learn goals for some time. As a coun- icy. And, if we ask another city laborative works. ter. More information is available more about the Greenbelt Police cilmember, I have voted to sup- for assistance with an incident in The Fall Chamber Jazz concert at friendsofpatuxent.org. Department and the way it oper- port policy and to fund equip- Greenbelt, our patrol supervisors/ will be performed November 5 ates by participating in programs ment that will help to fulfill those commanders have to make good and 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gilden- sponsored by the department. goals. Our police department has decisions and issue proper com- horn Recital Hall of The Clarice. These include the Ride-along attained CALEA (Commission on mands. If policy is not followed, Experience the soulful, synco- Program and the Greenbelt Citi- Accreditation for Law Enforce- we have a process for dealing pated sounds of jazz in these two zen’s Police Academy. In 2006, ment Agencies) recognition for with that. Furthermore, our police lively concerts featuring classic the Greenbelt Police Department years, going through a thorough department is improving transpar- tunes performed by the four jazz received accreditation from the inspection to earn this national ency in terms of its public report- combos coached by Gerry Kun- Commission on Accreditation status. The records required to be ing on internal affairs complaints. kel, Tom Baldwin, Mike Quinli- for Law Enforcement Agencies kept are accessible to the public Emmett Jordan van and Mike Kuhl. Attend both Homes in Greenbelt (CALEA) and was found to be on the city’s website and are In many ways, Greenbelt has nights; each performance features in compliance with CALEA’s quite informative. Body cameras been ahead of most jurisdictions a different program. 2B Northway 446 standards of professional were funded and proper usage in implementing policies that The joint University and Com- Entry-level bedroom and half excellence. This accreditation has is mandatory. There is an on- improve transparency and ac- munity Band will give a free bath in this beautifully been renewed every three years line form for citizens to lodge countability around public safety concert on Wednesday, November updated brick townhome. and is an assessment that should complaints and a formal policy and our police department. We 6 at 8 p.m. in Dekelboum Con- Addition creates an extra be continued as it establishes on how the police chief is to have an independent Community cert Hall of The Clarice. Repre- bedroom on the main level, professional standards to meet in- respond. Greenbelt citizens and Relations Advisory Board and senting a variety of majors across with 2 large bedrooms and full cluding policies and protocols. To city council demand that high Public Safety Advisory Board. bath upstairs. Charming brick campus, the University Band is patio, new lighting and paint, ensure accountability and foster standards for all our officers be They gather information for coun- joined by the Maryland Com- transparency, we should continue refinished floors. Move-in met and our police chief and cil deliberations and take the munity Band for a concert of tra- ready, $249,000. community forums in all areas of command staff have adhered to initiative to hold hearings when ditional and contemporary wind the city and the annual review of these standards. A community there are community issues. The band music in a performance that 14Z3 Laurel Hill Road police activities during the budget meeting was held by the police collective bargaining agreement can be enjoyed by all ages. NEW PRICE: $189,000 process. chief and several officers Octo- between the city and our Green- The UMD Chamber Singers Three bedroom end unit, extra Ed Putens ber 10 in Greenbelt East. At this belt Fraternal Order of Police and Alumni Choir will give a half bath, big shed, hot tub. Everyone has heard about hor- meeting, it was announced that (FOP) union largely defines how free concert on Thursday, No- Location at the end of the rifying incidents involving police training in dealing with those the council and members of the vember 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the street in the trees. So peaceful. shootings and killings. Police ac- with mental health issues is being public can provide oversight and Dekelboum Concert Hall of The countability involves holding both given to our officers. Training in interact with FOP members. With Clarice. Celebrating their 20th police officers, as well as law de-escalation and implicit bias the wide spread adoption of po- 6P Plateau Place anniversary, the UMD Chamber New siding, windows, doors, enforcement agencies responsible has also been given. Our officers lice body cameras, the ubiquity Singers will perform Stravinsky’s newly painted! This 2br 1 bath for effectively delivering services work with our crisis intervention of personal cell phone cameras, Les Noces and a specially com- home sits on a bluff of crime control, keeping the personnel who offer help and and a heightened lack of public missioned work by School of overlooking the autumn peace, and at the same time treat- counseling when warranted. More tolerance for inappropriate inter- Music alumna Dale Trumbore woods. $130,000. ing individuals fairly. Officers are of these community meetings actions, concerns about police ac- ’09 titled If I Say Yes. The choir expected to uphold laws regard- should be held frequently and in countability and transparency are will then be joined by alumni of 6E Plateau Place ing arrests, search and seizure, all neighborhoods. I will continue more focused than ever before. UMD Chamber Singers from the UNDER CONTRACT! as well as other laws. Holding to urge our officers to get out of Greenbelt was one of the first past twenty years in performance 2BR 1BA wide-style frame, fresh paint and refinished police accountable is important their cars when they can during municipalities in the area to im- of music by Brahms and Schön- for preserving the public’s “faith their patrols and socially interact plement a body camera program floors, smart IKEA kitchen, berg. beautiful sun & shade yards. in the system”. Some suggest with folks. Our bike patrols offer for our police officers. We have Fresh new siding, windows, and prefer outside, independent another way to meet people in a clear policies for use of force doors! $130,000. reviews of complaints against law less intimidating way. that are spelled out in the Po- enforcement rather than internal Colin Byrd lice Department General Orders. Kim Kash investigations. More recent use of I’ll respect the ongoing in- De-escalation training has been Medical 301-789-6294 body cameras suggest that there vestigation of the Hyattsville funded by council for a num- [email protected] are fewer complaints and fewer incident, but it’s a clear example ber of years. Obtaining cultural Supplies www.caprikarealty.com violent incidents when police of the importance of effectiveness competencies and multi-lingual wear cameras. Others say that the in responding to individuals with capacities within the Greenbelt at the police are just too removed from mental health issues and peaceful Police Department has been a re- the community. If they spent de-escalation. My understanding cruitment priority for quite some more time on the beat talking and expectation is that the Green- CO-OP

See QUESTION 3, page 20 Paid advertisement. to citizens, they would behave belt police department – and its Office: 410-571-4080 better. The new focus on police leadership – is well-prepared

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COLEMAN continued from page 4 TURNER continued from page 1 to chastise and quick to encour- a three-year period, something short-term rental law, the CB58 age, traits that came in handy that the county wasn’t able to and CB59 small cell bills, the when helping his son Jason after do under the traditional method, updates to the animal control he was involved in an auto ac- said Turner. He emphasized that provisions concerning dangerous cident that left him paralyzed “people are watching to see if animals and the lifting of the pit below the waist. The family con- this works,” adding that “success bull ban and the new develop- tinued to be ardent skiers as Jay breeds success.” ments concerning food trucks, helped Jason get back on skis. City Councilmember Rodney with registration fees now re- The two developed an adaptive Roberts voiced concerns that duced and the power for munici- skiing program in which Jason the underlying reason for P3 is palities to create food truck hubs is still employed assisting oth- that the county is not requiring in their jurisdictions with county ers who are similarly challenged. developers to build the schools consent. Bobby spoke to me warmly of required for their developments, Moseley explained the two-op- the times he and Jay spent skiing citing the 2500 housing units at tion system for acquiring county in Aspen, Colo., as one of the the proposed Beltway Plaza rede- permits: the traditional method highlights of their adult brother- velopment with “not a school in where applicants download the hood. sight.” Turner responded that un- registration form and present We played Boys Club Foot- der state law the county is unable needed information at the Permit ball in our teens and Jay rotated to require developers to build Office; and the new e-plan, where as quarterback. Despite the ef- schools and suggested that this all can be done online. Mayor forts of our coach, Bud Dean, was a great argument to bring to Emmett Jordan stressed the desire we Greenbelt guys of that time the state legislature. to see DPIE become a one-stop remained a rather disorganized City councilmembers stressed shop, where the process is more lot that played roughly and inde- the need for serious renovation centralized and streamlined. pendently, according to Lee. We OF JENNY COLEMAN COURTESY PHOTO at Springhill Lake Elementary Moseley responded to ques- agreed that unsportsmanlike con- Jenny and Jay Coleman School (SHLES) and were frus- tions regarding the difficulties ex- duct was never so aptly named. trated at its lack of priority. Turn- perienced by Greenbelt residents I remember regularly running skilled carpenter, so he took the personally. One friend said Jay er reassured them that SHLES in acquiring the proper permits at plays designed to go one way courses required and became a had saved his life by helping to remains on the list for renovation events like the Labor Day Festi- that resulted in something en- certified home inspector. A few guide him on a religious path. using the traditional process and val. He asserted his commitment tirely different. As we returned to years ago, his old friend Art He noted that Jay answered many said that if the current P3 plan to providing needed instruction the huddle for the next play, Jay Manuel joined him in the Hol- of his questions by steering him proves successful, the new sys- and improving the flow of infor- would just shake his head with a low when one of the four houses to a book, an article or a Bible tem can be applied elsewhere. mation, informing council on the little chuckle and say, “Well, that came up for sale. passage. He agreed that SHLES needs to free monthly classes on permits didn’t work. Let’s try this.” After he moved to Virginia, We kept in touch with visits be resolved. offered by DPIE, among other Jay continued in sports in Jay got very involved with his and cards, but I remember Jay Regarding the updated zoning avenues. high school, playing safety on church and he and his family more from youth as a good and ordinance, Turner expects it to Jordan welcomed Turner’s and the varsity squad. He was also shared a deep and abiding faith true friend who liked a good time be completed by early 2021 and Moseley’s updates as an opportu- in the Drama Club, which led that served him well in his final in the tradition of boys from Old he welcomes future input on the nity to hear about developments to him learning to play guitar days. A memorial service was Greenbelt. He visited me when Countywide Map Amendment. in the county as a whole, in ad- chords and singing, mostly for held in Charlottesville on Oc- I was out of school for a week Other recent legislation dis- dition to those things that impact his family. After high school, tober 19, attended primarily by following my brother’s death. He cussed by Turner included: the Greenbelt specifically. Jay back-packed for a number of his friends from that area. Many didn’t know what to say, but he months in Europe before attend- spoke about his service to them was there. That was Jay. ing the University of Maryland and graduating with a degree in accounting. He worked at the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a few years but left when he and three friends from high school decided Re-elect Leta Mach to purchase 300 acres in Nelson County, Va., and build houses with and for each other in an area called The Hollow. About my vote last night When they moved there to- At the October 28 Council Meeting, we gether, all of them had left their had a long discussion and much citizen input jobs and homes in the D.C. area. √ Experienced about the proposal to move the Bureau of They all went to work at the Serving YOU on City Council since 2003 Wintergreen Ski Lodge, which Printing and Engraving to the Beltsville was nearby. Later Jay worked in √ Involved Agricultural Research Center (BARC). I was accounting, but he really wanted Volunteering in Greenbelt since 1976 the only Council member to vote against sending to work for himself. He was a Selected as Greenbelt Outstanding a letter of opposition at this time. It was a Citizen in 2000 difficult choice between honoring the democratic Patuxent Refuge Has Member of State of Maryland Air Quality Control process and the voice of our citizens and Fall Bird Walk Advisory Council modeling civility. On two Wednesdays, Novem- ber 6 and November 20, from 8 √ Committed I felt it was important to give BARC an to 10 a.m. the Patuxent Research Advocated for the Greenbelt Assistance opportunity to answer our questions before Refuge will hold a guided walk in Living Program (GAIL) making a decision. After I hear from them, I will to search for birds in various Insisted the city establish a Living Wage policy refuge habitats. Binoculars are know more and will be able to make an informed highly recommended. The walk Spearheaded the city’s designation as a charter decision, which may very well be against the begins at the Visitor Center. This Playful City USA and the MML Geocache trail proposed move. program is for ages 16 and older √ Knowledgeable For many years, I have been concerned with parent participation. Public programs at the refuge Expert in cooperatives and education that the unfortunate, reprehensible tone of are free although advance regis- Graduate of the Academy for Excellence discourse that exists in many areas of the tration is required by calling 301- in Local Governance country might infect Greenbelt. I feel council 497-5887. For more information about the refuge visit fws.gov members, city staff, and Greenbelt citizens must /refuge/Patuxent. The Visitor Cen- Building on the Spirit of work together to address issues. Because new ter is on Powder Mill Road be- issues and concerns often arise, people must be tween the Baltimore- Greenbelt… and Expanding willing to research, ask questions, listen, and Washington Parkway and Route 197. the Possibilities work with others before making decisions. Therefore, I voted to wait until we heard

from BARC before making a decision. Questions/Comments? Call me at 301-345-8105

or e-mail [email protected] Springhill Lake Family Activities Every Sunday afternoon from Visit my web site, http://www.themachs.net to learn more. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. through De- Connect with the campaign on Facebook – Leta Mach for Greenbelt City Council. cember 15 there are group games and drop-in gym time for families Work Together ! Respect the Past ! Build the Future By authority of Jill Stevenson, Treasurer at Springhill Lake Recreation Center.

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My Perspective The Problem with Greenbelt’s All At-large Voting System by Susan Harris

In 2017, with an open seat An obvious problem with at- belt is now one of three hold-out created by retiring Konrad Her- large voting is under-represen- cities in the county; the others ling, there were five challengers tation of certain parts of cit- are considerably smaller. for city council seats serious ies. In 2008, after moves by the Our Chance enough to post signs asking for U.S. Department of Justice, the I was pleased to see this topic our vote. This year, with no open NAACP and others challeng- addressed in the Community seat, there are none to be seen. ing the city’s all-white council, Questionnaire 2019 that is pub-

The Problem two more seats were added. The lished on the back page of this HARRIS SUSAN BY PHOTO It is well documented that real solution would have been week’s News Review and also Signs for 2017 City Council councilmembers elected at-large to switch to districts (or a com- handed out when we vote, plus have a much greater incumbency bination of districts and at-large can be filled out on the city’s advantage than those elected seats), which would guarantee website. (The deadline is Novem- by district. The extra time and representation by all parts of the ber 22.) Community Art Drop-in November 3 money needed to become known city. The first Current Question is, citywide is a substantial barrier to I lived with district representa- “Should Greenbelt switch from The Greenbelt Recreation Arts entry. No wonder the last incum- tion for my 26 years in Takoma its current at-large system (each Program invites guests of all ages bent to lose was back in 1985, Park. Not only was there healthy councilmember is elected by to make a found object mosaic and current councilmembers have turnover on the city council, and represents all of Greenbelt) at a Community Art Drop-in on served as many as 38 years. but the people elected to rep- to districts (each councilmem- Sunday, November 3. In addi- The voting rights group Non- resent my part of town were in ber is elected by and represents tion, contribute to a collaborative profit Vote writes, “If you want our neighborhood frequently and one specific geographical area)?” piece. Artist-in-residence Rachel to rig a local election, there’s an knew us all by name. Since mov- Choices are yes, no, and “don’t Cross will be leading the work- easier way than stuffing a ballot ing to Greenbelt I’ve observed a know.” A mixed system of at- shop, teaching a modified ver- box, gerrymandering a district, or more distant relationship between large and districts, the system sion of the technique she uses amassing a campaign war chest residents and councilmembers, increasingly favored by reform- to create her own mesmerizing to scare off challengers. Have who all represent the entire city. ers and by courts, is not listed, assemblages. Materials will be your city or county adopt winner- That just makes sense. but there is plenty of room on provided; guests are encouraged take-all ‘At-large’ voting, where, While some Greenbelters ex- the back to respond fully to this to contribute any old beads or instead of using districts, all or press support for the current question. broken jewelry they may have on most council or school committee system, I wonder if they have If Greenbelters want serious hand. The event takes place at candidates must run at large, city experienced the alternative. challengers and an engaged elec- the Community Center. Admis- or countywide.” Greenbelt activist Ric Gordon torate for every city election, we sion is free, but reservations are recommended. Follow the link Nonprofit Vote adds, “Con- supports a combination of dis- first need to change our out-of- NICOLE DEWALD BY PHOTO gress has banned at-large voting tricts and at-large seats, citing a date voting system. at greenbeltmd.gov/arts to sign Rachel Cross holds one of her for all federal elections. It’s been move away from all-at-large vot- up for a 1 or 2 p.m. start time. Goddess series assemblages discarded by most states. No voting throughout the county, with Guests will also be welcome on a in her Community Center ing method has been subject to cities implementing districts to walk-up basis for both time slots studio. She will lead the No- more litigation for its discrimina- ensure geographic representation as space allows. vember 3 Art Drop-in. tory impact on local elections.” as the population grows. Green-

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would definitely need to survey In addition to providing afford- JIM STERLING BY PHOTO the community and obtain pro- able housing, these cooperatives Workers pour concrete at the Lake dam. fessional counsel on whether rent have provided other benefits for control is needed within our city their members including coopera- and if so, how best to implement tive preschools and childcare and it in Greenbelt. aging in place services for their Leta Mach older members. I believe creating Affordable housing is indeed affordable cooperative housing an issue. However, it is much and providing financial help to more of an issue in the rest of purchasers is more beneficial than the metropolitan area than it is in rent control. To do this, we could Greenbelt. The cooperative hous- partner with cooperative organi- ing in Greenbelt is some of the zations such as the Cooperative most affordable housing in the Development Foundation and the area. The question of adopting National Cooperative Business a rent stabilization policy like Association to help locate fund- PHOTO BY MARK MANHEIMER BY PHOTO the policy in Takoma Park is an ing and explain the cooperative BEARD KATHRYN BY PHOTO interesting one. I could support model to potential developers. it as one tool in a more com- A significant added benefit to Apparently there are all kinds of hazards at the Lake. plete affordable housing toolbox. creating cooperatives is the en- However, I would consider it a hanced involvement of the co-op last resort tool. In my view, the members as cooperatives are best affordable housing tool is the member-owned and democrati- creation of limited-equity housing cally controlled businesses. As w cooperatives. For a great example has been shown by the members of the value of limited-equity of Greenbelt Homes Inc., the co- Greenbelt Auto & Truck Repair Inc. housing cooperatives in preserv- operative values of participation ing affordable housing, we can may flow over into Greenbelt look at the limited-equity housing civic life. 159 Centerway Road cooperatives in New York City. Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 301-982-2582 QUESTION 3 continued from page 17 www.greenbeltautoandtruck.com A.S.E. time. As mayor, I have worked to nor do we compensate them ap- authority not granted others, even Master Certified Technicians improve the flow of information propriately, nor do we provide if they are exercising the respon- from the city manager and the them the necessary professional sibilities of elected executive, police chief so that council has assistance. In turn, we accept and legislative or appointive office. A complete service facility equipped to timely information about pending encourage a sense among the po- Law enforcement officer’s perform all service requirements that your litigation and personnel matters lice that has developed over time, responsibilities supersede their manufacturer recommends to comply with to assist us in setting progressive that there exists a culture on the rights to be protected from public policies in Greenbelt. job, that only they can understand review of any alleged misuse of Preventive Maintenance service sched- Bill Orleans and the public cannot. the authority granted them. ules & extended warranty programs! Also, No police officer is paid to be I believe we should all fer- Greenbelt Council cannot routine repairs that keep your vehicles killed on the job; neither is any vently believe in due process override policy legislated by the police officer paid to kill on the for all, but not more than due General Assembly, but could operating safely and reliably. job. It is very unfortunate we live process for any. The police, by mobilize support through MML in a time when either is distinctly the will of the body politic, have (Maryland Municipal League) to Auto-body, collision repairs and theft recovery damage possible. (Why do we live in authority to detain and also use that end, even as we in the 22nd A.S.E. Certified Technicians, such a time?) force, including lethal force, to District could require a commit- Insurance Claims Welcome. We ask much of our police; resolve questions arising from ment from those whom we elect Free estimates, please call for appointment we don’t train them sufficiently, the conduct of the body politic, (or have selected, on our behalf!). Thursday, October 31, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 21 Police Blotter BARC continued from page 1 the agency already recycles al- maintaining the campus. Mach council had not opposed early Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, most all its wastewater and would hoped that by sharing that burden enough, such as maglev and the www.greenbeltmd.gov/police share BARC’s water treatment BARC would be able to fund high-rise at Lakeside North, he Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about facility. more research. Councilmember mocked the councilmembers who incidents. The proposed move is support- Judith Davis also preferred to wanted to wait and hear “what ed by BARC, which is respon- wait and raise the questions and the nice person from BEP would Robbery tered, possibly by way of an sible for maintaining 512 build- concerns of those present with say.” October 20, 10:15 p.m., 9100 unsecured living room window. ings, of which only 260 are now the agencies. Wastewater going into Beaver block Springhill Lane. A food de- Vandalism in use. They see the proposal Others were quicker to sup- Dam Creek also concerned resi- livery person attempted to make a October 18, 9:33 p.m., 7900 as reducing BARC’s administra- port the motion. Councilmember dents, especially whether the haz- delivery when a man approached block Mandan Road. The rear tive costs. Dr. Howard Zhang, Edward Putens argued that BARC ardous chemicals used in produc- him and three others stood by. door window of a condominium BARC’s director, told council is a research facility and that the ing currency would be adequately The first man punched and kicked building and an exit sign were “We cannot afford the operation idea of putting BEP there made removed. One speaker was also the delivery person before he damaged. long term. This plan will reduce him angry. Mayor Emmett Jor- concerned about whether there took the food order and, with the October 19, 6:30 p.m., West- the burden on BARC and enable dan expressed his deep concern was adequate capacity to provide other three men, fled on foot. The way and Ridge Road. Graffiti was us to conduct more research. We about BARC and desire to keep the required volume of water to delivery man was not injured. spray painted on a stop sign. see this as a positive direction.” it as it is but also was concerned the facility. Fraud Vehicle Crime 2018-2019 about what will work to preserve Others had more general con- October 18, 3 p.m., 58 Court A 42-year-old nonresident was Since the 2018 meeting, the BARC. He pointed out that the cerns about the impact of the Ridge Road. A man received a arrested and charged with mali- 2018 Farm Bill (Public Law proposed site is a brown field, move on the community. The phone call from someone who cious destruction and disorderly 115-334) authorized the Treasury not a pristine site. intersection of Powder Mill Road identified himself as an out-of- conduct on October 20 after he Department to proceed with the Councilmember Silke Pope and Edmonston Avenue is al- state police officer. The caller allegedly threw a rock through development of the BARC site took the more careful approach ready heavily congested – how then told the man he had open the window of a vehicle in the and the Appropriations Act of of supporting Roberts’ motion much worse would traffic get? arrest warrants and that to avoid 7200 block Hanover Parkway 2019 (P.L. 116-6) provided the but then approving the meeting Where would the additional traf- arrest he would have to pay a after he had been involved in a necessary funding authority. The BARC has proposed. This ap- fic go given the existing con- fine. The man who received the verbal altercation. He was trans- agency is now working to com- proach seemed to have helped gestion on roads such as the call knew the charges were un- ported to the Department of Cor- plete the draft Environmental build support for the motion. Baltimore-Washington Parkway? true and refused to pay. rections for a hearing before a Impact Statement (EIS). Since the city cannot control the (As of 2018, the move would October 23, 2:30 p.m., 7700 district court commissioner. City Manager Nicole Ard use of the property, Pope said, it have roughly doubled the number block Hanover Parkway. A man A black 4-door 2016 Hon- shared information she received should at least give its opinion. of employees coming and going employed by an online secret da Civic with Maryland tags from Davis, including a portion Councilmember Colin Byrd, from the site.) shopping company was told to 6CK7690 was taken in the 7400 of the executive summary for who, like Roberts had asked for Concerns about the loss of purchase gift cards in various block Greenbelt Road on October the draft EIS and a schedule for this issue to be added to the greenspace, elimination of one amounts and then upload the 23 and a 2008 Mazda 6 reported the completion of the final EIS. agenda, did not speak on it other of the few areas that are dark at information on the cards to a stolen to Prince George’s County In mid-November, a one-month than to call the question after the night, increased noise from truck third party company. After he did police was recovered in the 6000 scoping period begins. This will line of residents wishing to com- traffic and the impact of changing so, he discovered he had been block Greenbelt Road on October include public scoping meetings. ment had been exhausted. farmland to a manufacturing and defrauded. 22. While Davis offered to attend the Public Comments industrial site were raised. Trespassing Four tires and rims were taken council meeting, until the scoping Fifteen people spoke on the is- Roberts, Davis and Jordan October 17, 1:09 p.m., 7500 from a vehicle in the 6600 block period begins he can only dis- sue. All but one wanted council cautioned those present that block Greenbelt Road. An Lake Park Drive on October 23 cuss the National Environmental to take a position that evening. Greenbelt saying no will not 18-year-old nonresident man was and a rear Delaware tag 929946 Policy Act (NEPA) process, not Paul Downs, longtime Greenbelt stop the proposal. The city has arrested and charged with tres- was taken on the same day in the the substance of the proposal. environmentalist, called on coun- little control of what happens to passing after he was found on 7900 block Mandan Road. The draft EIS is scheduled cil to align itself with the com- BARC. Residents will need to the grounds of Greenway Center Items were taken from two to be released to stakeholders in munity and oppose this proposal stay informed and continue to after he had been banned from possibly unlocked vehicles in September 2020 with a 45-day during its early stages. Recount- fight the proposal if they want it the mall by agents of the prop- Springhill Court. A stick-shift public comment period beginning ing past proposals that he felt stopped. erty. He was released on citation knob was taken on October 17 in early October. pending trial. in the 9100 block and military The final EIS is scheduled for October 23, 1:10 p.m., 5700 equipment was removed from a release to stakeholders in April block Cherrywood Lane. A duffle bag on October 19 in the 2021. This will be followed by 33-year-old nonresident man was 6200 block. a 30-day waiting period with a arrested and charged with tres- On October 23, a change final record of decision published passing after he was found on the purse was taken in the 7800 that June. grounds of Beltway Plaza after he block Mandan Road and a purse Council Action had been banned from the mall was taken in the 6000 block Nearly immediately after Ard by agents of the property. He was Greenbelt Road, both after win- finished her comments, Council- released on citation pending trial. dows had been broken out. member Rodney Roberts moved Burglary Two vehicles in the 7800 that council oppose moving BEP October 21, 5:15 a.m., 9100 block Mandan Road had windows to BARC. He argued that BARC block Springhill Lane. A laptop broken out and were rummaged is a beautiful place that needs to computer, purse and vase were through on October 23. be preserved and worried about taken after a residence was en- the impact of the proposal on water quality on the site and whether Beaver Dam Creek can The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information handle the 50,000 gallons of leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved treated wastewater to be released each day. “We need to tell them crimes reported in the blotter. tonight that we don’t want it Call 1-866-411-TIPS. here,” he said. People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the The initial reaction from his colleagues was mixed. Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. None of the councilmembers were in favor of the BEP proposal, although some were con- PHOTO BY MARY MURCHISON-EDWORDS MARY BY PHOTO cerned about what would happen Fred Edwords holds a copy of the October 17 Greenbelt to BARC, with its ever-tighten- News Review, standing next to a Civil War cannon on the ing budgets, if no other agency battlefield at Gettysburg. came in to share the burden of

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 Sports   Greenbelt Football Teams ERHS Girls Soccer Team  Advance to Postseason Wins Again, Beating Bowie  by Tonya Thomas by Patrick Gleason    Greenbelt Football program cated to our youth. The 8u staff  began practice in late July at is Head Coach Wayne Miles,  Braden Field. We were able to Assistant Coach Robert Artman, host 4 teams: 8 and under (8u), Sr., and Team Mom Teneisha  10 and under (10u), 12 and under Brown. 10u staff is Head Coach (12u), and 14 and under (14u). Ray Parks, Jr., Assistant Coaches  The game season started on Sat- Brian Handy, George Jackson, urday, September 7 with a full Derrick Smith, Eric Silver, and    slate of home games. Each team Team Moms Chelsea Young and  played 8 regular season games. Anne Holtz Schmick. The 12u  To advance to the post season, staff is Head Coach Robert Glad-  teams had to rank within the den III, Assistant Coaches Ken-      top 4 of their age group. Of the neth Reeder and Kevin Lock-  four Greenbelt teams, three will hart, and Team Mom Samantha       advance to the postseason, which Sylvain. The 14u staff is Head    began on Wednesday, October Coach James Jones, Jr., Assis-       30, and continues through the tant Coaches Derrick Smith and PHOTO BY GRAZELLE GIRAY BY PHOTO      month of November. Contact the Darius Thomas, and Team Mom  Gloria Rodriguez tallies her second penalty kick goal of the game  Commissioner at gbgcfootball@ Chelsea Young. in the Raiders' 5-2 playoff victory against Bowie.  greenbeltbgc.org for schedule Visit greenbeltbgc.org to regis-        details. ter for any of the exciting sports The 11-0 victory over the Wise Midfielder Sophie Swart scored  Special thanks to all of the that Greenbelt Boys and Girls  Pumas last Friday was a prelude on a left-footed shot at the begin-  volunteers for their time dedi- Club offers.  to the Eleanor Roosevelt Raid- ning of the second half, followed      ers girls soccer team 5-2 victory by another goal by Nicholson,       against the Bowie Bulldogs this slotted in the bottom left cor-  past Tuesday. After dismantling ner. While the Bulldogs added a       an overmatched Wise team, the second goal on a penalty kick,  Raiders continued their momen- slipped down the middle past   tum when junior Gloria Rodri- Roosevelt keeper Isabela Martins        guez put away a penalty kick in – who made several impressive       the opening five minutes versus saves on the evening – Rodriguez  Bowie. Senior forward Zosia added another penalty kick score  Nicholson added a second goal to conclude the scoring. Senior     not too long after, before Bowie midfielder Nicole Miko played a  regrouped. The Bulldogs main- strong second half in which the  tained possession for the remain- Raiders reasserted themselves by   der of the half and halved the maintaining possession. With a  deficit after the Raiders failed to new playoff format, the eight re-    clear a corner kick. gional champions left in the state      However, in the second half, will now be reseeded, leaving the       the Raiders regained the form that Raiders as the number two seed,  has led them to their 11-1 record, set to host a state quarterfinal          A Greenbelt Boys and Girls Club football team celebrates after a game. accompanied by a league, county matchup Friday. and now regional championship.       - Photos courtesy of the Greenbelt Boys and Girls Club                 Pet Care  Services       Sunday, 10 to 2  Parking Lot Long Work Days?       Roosevelt Center Travel Plans?  Old Greenbelt Mid-Day Dog Walking • Cat Care  • and more.         301-260-(TAIL) 8245   Greenbelt Boys and Girls Club football players vie for the ball. 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Greenbelt Community Questionnaire 2019 At election time, residents are asked to take a few minutes to complete the following questionnaire. The information obtained will be useful to the newly elected City Council and City staff. Your confidential responses will be consolidated in a report for general distribution. If a question is not applicable, please leave it blank. Please place completed questionnaires in the box provided at the polling location or send it to the City Office at 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770. You may also complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityquestionnaire...NO MAILING REQUIRED!

GENERAL INFORMATION 3. If you have contacted the Police Dept. EDUCATION 2. Please rate your satisfaction with in the last 2 years, was the employee po- Greenbelt’s efforts to publicize and 1. If you have school age children, 1. Residency: lite and courteous? _____Yes _____No broadcast official information and City please rate the schools they currently ______Apartment ______Townhouse events? ______(5=Excellent, 4=Good, 4. Did the police employee assist you attend. (5=Excellent, 4=Good, ______GHI ______Condominium 3=Average, 2=Fair, 1=Poor) satisfactorily? 3=Average, 2=Fair, 1=Poor) ______Detached Single Family Home ______Yes ______No ______Greenbelt Elementary 3. Do you use the City’s website at www. 2. Residency - Neighborhood ______Don’t Know ______Springhill Lake Elementary greenbeltmd.gov? ______Yes ______No ______Greenbelt East (east of Baltimore- 5. Please list any suggestions for im- ______Dora Kennedy French Immersion If so, what for? Washington Parkway) proving policeservices, under General ______Magnolia Elementary Comments #4 ______Watch Meetings ______Greenbelt West (west of ______Greenbelt Middle School ______Calendar Kenilworth Avenue) PUBLIC WORKS ______Eleanor Roosevelt High School ______Watch Videos ______Center City (between Kenilworth ______Home Schooling ______Documents 1. Please rate your satisfaction over the & B-W Parkway) ______Other ______Othe last 2 years with the following services. _ r:______(5=Excellent, 4=Good, 3=Average, 2. Using the same scale as #1 above, 4. What services would you like to see 3. Do you? ______Own ______Rent 2=Fair, 1=Poor) please rate the Prince George’s School on the City website? 4. Age: ______Under 18______45-60 ______Street Maintenance System overall. ______18-29 ______61-74 ______Street Lighting ______Street Cleaning 3. Please rank the following questions. 5. Have you used the video streaming/ ______30-44 ______75+ ______Snow Removal (5=Strongly Agree, 4=Agree, 3=Neutral, on-demand section of the City website ______Sidewalk Maintenance 2=Disagree, 1=Strongly Disagree) ______Yes ______No 5. How many years have you lived in ______Crosswalks ______The City should continue to Greenbelt? 6. Have you watched any of the pro- ______Bike Lanes provide Science & Reading Clubs gramming, including Council meetings, ______Less than 1 year ______1-5 yrs. ______Park Maintenance ______The City should continue to offered on the City’s Municipal Ac- ______6-10 yrs ______11-20 yrs. ______Refuse Collection provide grants to Greenbelt schools cess channel over the past 2 years? ______21-30 yrs. _____ More than 30 yrs. ______Recycling ______County taxes should be increased ______Yes ______No ______Horticulture/Planting 6. Employment Status (Please check all to fund education. 7. Do you watch the public access chan- ______Building Maintenance nel known as Greenbelt Access Televi- that apply.) ______Bus Stops RECREATION ______Full-Time ______Part-Time sion (GATe)? ____Yes ____No 2. If you have contacted Public Works in 1. Please rate your satisfaction with any ______Unemployed ______Retired CITY SERVICES & TAXES ______Stay at home parent the last 2 years, was the employee polite facilities which you or your family have ______Work from home and courteous? ____ Yes ____No utilized (5=Excellent, 4=Good, 1. How do you rate the value of City ser- ______Student ______Multiple Jobs 3=Average, 2=Fair, 1=Poor) vices and programs for your tax dollars? GREENBELT CARES ______Aquatic & Fitness Center _____ (5=Excellent, 4=Good, 3=Aver- 7. Where do you work? /SOCIAL SERVICES ______Athletic Fields age, 2=Fair, 1=Poor) ______Greenbelt ______Community Center 2. Are City services fairly distributed ______Prince George’s County 1.Have you or your family utilized any of ______Springhill Lake Rec. Center throughout Greenbelt? ______Baltimore ______Washington, D.C. the services listed below (#3) in the last ______Youth Center ______Yes ______No (Provide Comments ______Montgomery County ______Other 2 years? ______Parks ______Trails ______Yes ______No under General Comments #4) ______Dog Park ______Skate Park 8. Please prioritize (1-3 your top three ______Playgrounds 3. The City has limited ability to raise 2. Did you know that the City provides revenues other than through property modes of transportation the services below? ______Other______Personal Automobile taxes or fees. In light of this fact, would ______Yes _____No you support a tax rate increase in order ______Metrorail ______TheBus 2. Please rate your satisfaction with any to: ______Carpool/Vanpool 3. If yes, please rate your satisfaction activities which you or your family have with them. (5=Excellent, 4=Good, attended: (5=Excellent, 4=Good, 3=Av- Maintain current City services/programs ______MetroBus ______Taxi/Uber/Lyft ___Yes ___No 3=Average, 2=Fair, 1=Poor) erage, 2=Fair, 1=Poor) ______Bicycle ______Walking Increase City services/programs ______Counseling (individual, family ______Fitness classes ______Greenbelt Connection ____Yes ___No or group) ______Pre-School classes ______Other ______Crisis Intervention Counseling Provide fair compensation to employees ______Youth/Adult classes ___Yes ___No ______Tutoring ______Camp programs CURRENT QUESTIONS ______Job Bank ______Visual Art programs 3. In general, should City services be 1. Should Greenbelt switch from its ______Babysitting Workshop (choose one): ______GED Program ______Senior programs current at-large system (each council _____ Kept at the same level ______Assistance in Living (GAIL) Program ______Performing Art programs member is elected by and represents all ______Aquatics programs _____ Reduced _____ Increased of Greenbelt) to districts (each council 4. If you plan to remain in your home as ______Special Events (Fall Fest, Festival 4. If the City had to reduce services/pro- member is elected by and represents one you age, which of the following might of Lights, Celebration of Spring, etc.) grams, which ones would you suggest specific geographical area) ? you require: ______Other (Please Specify): and why? ______Yes ___No ____ Don’t Know ______Online Advice & Support ______Home Modifications 2.Is a second dog park needed? ______Activities for Homebound 3. Please check any programs which GENERAL COMMENTS ___Yes ___No ______1st Floor Bathroom you or a member of your household are 1. Describe what you like most about the If yes, where? ___ Greenbelt West ______Other: ______likely to attend within the next 2 years. Greenbelt community. Center City (Check all that apply) 4. How soon would you need these ______Suggested location ______Pre-school Activities services? ______Children’s Afterschool Activities 3. Should Greenbelt build a municipal ___ Now ___ 1-3 Years ___ 4-7 Years ______Children’s Weekend Activities broadband network for public use? ______8+ Years ______Children’s Drop-In Activities Yes ___No ___Don’t Know ______Home School/School Enrichment COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ ______PUBLIC SAFETY Activities CODE ENFORCEMENT 2. Describe what you like least about the ______Family Recreation Activities Greenbelt Community. 1. Please rate your satisfaction over the – Weekends 1. Have you had contact with City ______last 2 years with the following services. Community Development/Code ______Drop-In Activities ______(5=Excellent, 4=Good, 3=Average, Enforcement Staff (inspection, permit, ______Adult Classes or Leagues ______2=Fair, 1=Poor) tall grass, structure complaint, etc.)? ______Senior Activities ______Police Presence ______Yes ______No ______Special Events (Artful Afternoons, ______Police Responsiveness ______Fall Fest, Celebration of Spring, etc.) ______Dispatcher Responsiveness 2. Was the Community Development/ 3. Are there any improvements to the ______Overall Police Performance Code Enforcement employee polite and City or new City Programs you would ______Overall Police Employee courteous? PUBLIC INFORMATION suggest? Competence ______Yes ______No 1. How would you prefer to receive ______Police Attitude & Behavior information about City programs and ______Towards Citizens 3. Did the Community Development/ services? (Please rank in priority order ______Animal Control Code Enforcement employee assist you ______Yes ______No 1-9; 1=top preference) ______Traffic Control satisfactorily? ______Cable TV ______Fire & Rescue ______Direct mail GREENBELT MUSEUM 4. Other Comments: ______Parking Enforcement ______City Newsletter Have you or a member of your house- ______City Website ______2. Do you have any concern about safety hold visited the museum or attended a ______and security within Greenbelt? If so, ______Greenbelt News Review museum activity in the past 2 years? ______Posters & fliers ______please list:______Yes ______No ______E-mail notifications ______Social Media ______Other ______