March 18, 2021

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Local School Music Programs Council Discusses Proposed Changes Adapt to Virtual Instruction by Matthew Arbach To Elections, Foreclosure Moratorium by Diane Oberg Music is one area where being together Much of the agenda at the Council Vacancies quickly confirmed with City Solic- in person is an inte- March 8 meeting of the Green- Byrd attempted to introduce itor Todd Pounds that this action gral part, as performers belt City Council involved items for first reading a resolution re- involves changing the city charter connect to each other added by Mayor Colin Byrd quiring a special election if a and cannot be done with a simple and an audience. Mu- that had not been previously council seat becomes vacant nine resolution. She noted that legisla- sic teachers at Greenbelt discussed with his council col- or more months prior to the next tion currently being considered by Middle School (GMS) leagues or reviewed by city staff. election. Under current city code, the General Assembly may impose and Eleanor Roosevelt These included changes to the council appoints someone to fill mandatory language on munici- High School (ERHS) procedure for filling council va- the vacancy unless three or more palities, which could make Byrd’s have endeavored, like cancies, term limits for council, a seats are vacant at the same time, proposal premature. She moved all teachers and stu- foreclosure moratorium, collective in which case, a special elec- to refer the issue to the Board of dents dealing with the bargaining for all city employees tion is held. It has been several Elections for comments. In the social restrictions of and allowing resident noncitizens decades since a council vacancy discussion that followed, council the pandemic, to keep to vote in city elections. occurred mid-term. The agenda appeared supportive of considering their programs alive and In addition, council approved packet comments pointed out that changes to the current language. stimulating through new hiring two consultants to assist the agenda item material had not Council unanimously approved and creative approaches. PHOTO COURTESY DARELYNN FUNG DARELYNN COURTESY PHOTO in reviewing the Draft Envi- been reviewed by city staff or the referral. While some things have ronmental Impact Statement for legal counsel. Greenbelt Middle School band director See COUNCIL, page 8 been lost due to isola- Darelynn Fung in her classroom the proposed SCMaglev project. Councilmember Judith Davis tion, others things have Council agreed to send a letter been discovered and even im- been connecting with the stu- to the Washington Metropolitan proved upon in unexpected ways. dents. They are coming to Area Transit Authority (WMATA) According to Darelynn Fung, class from so many different opposing proposed future service Greenbelt Violin Maker Close the band teacher at GMS, “the reductions. biggest challenge for me has See SCHOOLS, page 6 To Completion of a Quartet by Nicole DeWald

Later this year, if all goes photograph of Anna glued into its Greenbelt Museum Collects well, the Niemisto family will interior. Anna later transitioned to enter the ranks of collectors who the viola, and the family commis- own a quartet of stringed instru- sioned a second instrument for Covid-19 Memories, Crafts ments by an individual maker. In her. Her sister Maija later worked by Julie Rapp this case, the maker is Laurence in the shop, and Larry credits her “Larry” Anderson, one of eight with having helped him to make How has the pandemic im- backgrounds, the young and old their adaptability during these artists in residence at the Green- a violin for her. Their brother pacted your life? How do we alike, working or non-working, in difficult times. Greenbelt Recre- belt Community Center. Tom plays a cello that Larry re- explain to future generations how an effort to share their stories and ation successfully moved to vir- The Niemisto parents, Eleanor stored. This year, Larry is build- Greenbelt citizens dealt with this experiences. How did individuals tual classes on short notice. The (a harpist) and Paul (a low brass ing a new cello for the family, life-changing event? The Green- and families manage Covid-era Old Greenbelt Theatre creatively player and orchestra conductor), with delivery planned for the belt Museum would like to cap- developments such as home- developed ways to maintain the are based in Minnesota where summer. “This cello represents a ture for future generations what schooling, telecommuting, Zoom engagement of its patrons by Paul taught for many years as generational scope to my career,” it was like to survive healthwise, calls for business and social in- offering outdoor movie nights a professor of music at St. Olaf he notes. The new instrument emotionally, socially and eco- teractions or grocery shopping at and snacks that could be ordered College. There they met Larry may be played by Tom or Anna’s nomically during the pandemic stores where there were shortages online for pick-up. In-person holi- some 35 years ago, when he was son Rowan Tilley. Rowan’s older to demonstrate the resilience of of hand sanitizer, toilet paper and day celebrations were cancelled, an apprentice to violin maker brother Fynn now enjoys playing Greenbelt citizens. The Greenbelt cleaning supplies? How did resi- so the museum placed lighted David Folland. They commis- Anna’s violin, sometimes accom- Museum is a history museum of dents cope with the shutdown and decorations in the garden-side sioned Larry’s own first violin panied by his mom on viola and “everyday working people,” ac- quarantine and the restrictions window of the museum house for their daughter Anna, who Rowan on cello. cording to Megan Searing Young, imposed on us for socializing? for walkers to view at night. was a teenager at the time. The the museum’s director. Young Young spoke of the many in- A summer activity grab-and-go instrument has a secret – a small See QUARTET, page 6 would like to hear from Green- novative ways Greenbelt institu- event for kids at Springhill Lake belters from all racial and ethnic tions and residents have shown Elementary School was another See MUSEUM, page 11 County to Register Group 1C For Covid-19 Vaccinations What Goes On by Cathie Meetre Thursday, March 25 [rescheduled from March 18] Este artículo está disponible grocery store and postal service 1 to 3 p.m. Free Produce Dis- en español en nuestra página workers. A complete list of eli- tribution, Community Center web www.greenbeltnewsreview. gible groups of people in Phase Monday, March 22 com. 1C is available on the State of 8 p.m. Council Meeting: City In a Covid-19 update issued Maryland Covid-19 information Manager Budget Presentation Monday, March 15, County Ex- site at coronavirus.maryland.gov/ Wednesday, March 24 ecutive Angela Alsobrooks an- pages/vaccine#access. 8 p.m. Budget Workses- nounced that the county was Phase 1C has been eligible sion: Overview, Revenues & inviting pre-registration to those to receive vaccines since mid- General Government; Other eligible in Phase 1C. She also February by state mandate, but Funds; Non-Departmental & urges those in Phase 1B who the health department has focused Fund Transfers have not yet been immunized to on 1A and 1B and the shots pre-register. Phase 1C includes for which pre-registration is in- All council meetings are vir- adults 65 to 74 years of age vited are only those dispensed tual. See the meetings calen- and also several categories of by the Prince George’s County dar at greenbeltmd.gov for those receiving hospital in-or-out- Health Department. The pre- agendas and information on patient medical care, and workers registration form can be found at public participation in these BEATEN LAURIE BY PHOTO who are both essential and at See VACCINE, page 9 meetings. Fynn Tilley plays his mother Anna᾿s Larry Anderson violin at a high risk of exposure, including talent show in 2019. Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 18, 2021 Letters to the Editor Cognitive Dissonance tions over the last year and a half Opter Out Opts In I got a strange feeling looking demonstrate a failure to live up Appalled by the vaccine reg- at the front page of the News to Greenbelt’s democratic values. istration process in Maryland Review today [March 11, 2021 Local government should rep- and Prince George’s County, this issue]. At the top was the plan resent its residents closer than 66-year-old decided not to par- to cut 150 trees in the Forest any other democratic body. ticipate. During the first week of Preserve (FP) for gardeners. At Yet, whenever democracy is February, I submitted a vaccine the bottom was an article about inconvenient, council takes the request to one of my healthcare promoting pollinators. easy way out. If that sounds providers, MedStar. They put me Hummingbirds are pollinators. troubling, you should let council on their waitlist. During the first They nest between 10 and 40 know that the amendment is a week of March, I visited Johns feet. The more trees of that size priority for you, even though it is Hopkins for a screening unre- that are cut, the fewer trees there not for them. lated to Covid-19. Afraid the U.S. are for hummingbirds to nest in Daniel Moses Thies & Postal Service would not deliver and pollinate the gardens referred Amanda Lynne Jennings my results timely, I gained ac- to in the article. cess to my Hopkins electronic Birds are territorial. Every An Open Letter health record. To my surprise, male hummingbird stakes out Hopkins had me on a vaccination a quarter acre of turf. It’s not To Pete Buttigieg waitlist. On March 9, I received just the food provided there, We in Maryland are very con- email from Hopkins, inviting me it’s the distance to food. Birds cerned about the proposed maglev to sign up for a vaccination ap- can’t get in a car and go to the project. pointment. On March 11, I got store; there’s a tradeoff between If the maglev proceeds, Green- my first Pfizer injection at Johns metabolical calories available belt will have to change its name Hopkins University Applied Phys- and calories expended to get to to Magbelt. Gone will be the ics Lab in Howard County. My them. If the tree is too far from integrity of our remaining green visit there lasted 30 minutes. the food, the food might as well belt. The new overwhelming ar- When asked to show my driver’s not be there. So, for example, chitectural feature will be where license, I received the praise I the hummingbirds I see once in a the monster blows out of the deserved for completing eCheck- while have to come from within ground like a jet aircraft and then in properly. flies 20 feet off the ground on its a quarter mile of the intersection Hopkins helped me make an - News Review, March 28, 2002 of Southway and Ridge. The endless bridge. appointment for my second in- birds in the FP never make it this The Baltimore-Washington jection. At this site, Hopkins far. It’s too expensive metaboli- Parkway would need a new des- appeared to be vaccinating solely Letters Policy cally. And the birds I see don’t ignation as well, the Magway. senior citizens. On March 12, I Gone will be the landscaped, Deadline for letters is 6 p.m. Monday. Submission does not pollinate the gardens the article got email from MedStar, asking guarantee publication. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. refers to. wooded buffer zone that makes it if I wished to remain on their a Parkway. Letters may be edited for clarity, grammar, civility and space It only makes sense that the waitlist. I clicked No. constraints. The News Review may add a comment from the edi- trees shading the garden plots are The useless thing would not Adeline Wilcox the right height for hummingbirds relieve traffic congestion on the tor if deemed necessary. All letters must include the letter writer's Baltimore-Washington Parkway name, physical address, and telephone number. Only the name to nest in, and also the right dis- Magazine Box? tance for the hummingbirds to get anyhow. That could be achieved will be published; the News Review will consider requests for On Saturday, I attempted to to food, pollinating as they go. by adding a lane where it bottle- the name to be withheld. drop off a magazine at the yel- Now do some homework about necks from 3 to 2 lanes coming low magazine exchange/reuse box other pollinators. Will the tree out of both cities. That should at the corner of Southway and cutting leave enough habitat of have been done 25 years ago Crescent. Did it relocate or was the right kind for bees and but- when they spent money on in- it removed? terflies? stalling curbs instead. Thanks. Greenbelt Patricia Heil Then let the renewable-energy- powered electric cars that could Scott Fifield be subsidized with all that mag- Editor’s Note: The box has News Review Special Election lev money roll cleanly and qui- been removed. The person main- Amendment etly back and forth. taining it can no longer do so AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER and it had fallen into disrepair. On October 15, 2019, the Thank you for reading my 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 Greenbelt City Council discussed petition. Frank Gervasi Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 an amendment to Greenbelt’s [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) Charter requiring a special election when city council seats be- [email protected] (ads) come vacant outside of regular [email protected] (billing) elections. Currently in such an website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com occurrence, council selects their peer – not the people. At this Presidents: Alfred M. Skolnik, 1959-1977, Elaine Skolnik, 1977-1985 meeting, Councilmembers agreed Mary Lou Williamson, Editor to the amendment in principle but Amy Hansen, Managing Editor raised questions on specifics, like STAFF how many months of vacancy Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Ann Bauman, Kathryn Beard, Judy Bell, Letty Bonnell, would warrant a special elec- Jerry Bonnell, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Asha Brown, Alan Burt, Rick Coleman, Jill Connor, Jeannette Connors, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Leigh Ellis, Ana tion. Council voted unanimously Fernandez-Napp, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Elizaberth Gardner, Jon Gard- for staff to draft the proposed ner, Melanie Gaschick, Jim Giese, Patrick Gleason, Jim Gray, Mary Halford, Kyla amendment, and they agreed to Hanington, Amy Hansen, Butch Hicks, Peggy Higgins, Donna Hoffmeister, Larry participate in a worksession. Hull, Jeff Jones, Tom Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Jurling, Lesley Kash, Elisabeth Kevorkian, Amina Khalifa, Sue Krofchik, Michael Kusie, Sandra Lange, One and a half years later, Amanda Larsen, Sylvia Lewis, Marcie Lissauer, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Neil at the March 8 meeting, Mayor McFarb, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Rahul Mehta, Mary Moien, Elaine Colin Byrd brought the amend- Nakash, Carolina Napp-Avelli, Patricia Novinski, Diane Oberg, Julie Rapp, Peter Rep- ment up again. Council had not pert, Sandy Rodgers, Lois Rosado, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, René Sewell-Raysor, held a worksession and our city’s Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Beth Terry, Suzanne Thompkins, Nancy Tolzman, Jeff Travis, Joanne Tucker, Jan Wolf, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. legal counsel and staff had not reviewed the background mate- CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: [email protected] rial for the amendment. 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Council’s Community Center’s east door near the municipal building. votes are clear, yet their inac- Thursday, March 18, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events How Food Impacts At the Library See Call of the Forest Bike Repair Webinar Greenbelt Connects The Environment Curbside service is available On Zoom – March 21 The GHI Bicycle Committee, Join Connecting Across Green- On Sunday, March 28 at 7 Tuesdays through Fridays, 1 to 6 On Sunday, March 21 at 7 in association with the Washing- belt (CAG) in monthly meetings p.m. two Green Teams will pres- p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. p.m. in observance of Interna- ton Area Bicyclists Association that promote a lively community ent an Environmental Zoom about Customers may place new hold tional Day of Forests, a screening (WABA), will host a Get Your conversation as a way to think how food choices impact the en- requests via catalog.pgcmls.info/ of the film Call of the Forests: Bike Ready for Spring Riding together, connect with neighbors, vironment. The discussion will polaris or Ask a Librarian Tele- The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees webinar on Saturday, March 27, forge paths to equity in the area focus on what we eat, how we phone Reference service at 240- will be offered on Zoom. 2 to 4 p.m. for GHI residents and and creatively deepen support purchase it, and what is best to 455-5451. The library’s Spanish The science and enchantment members of the local community. within the community, to enhance do with the food we don’t eat. language call center is available of the forest provides answers Spring is nearly here and quality of life through connec- Dr. Luisa Robles, the City of at 240-455-5451 (press option 2) to modern dilemmas. The docu- bikes may need a little TLC tions and relationships. Greenbelt sustainability coordina- Tuesdays through Fridays, 1 to 6 mentary follows scientist Diana after a cold and snowy winter. This month’s meeting, on tor; John Lippert, the city’s Green p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Beresford-Kroeger as she investi- In this webinar, led by WABA Thursday, March 18, focuses Team chair; and Jane Young, co- The library is not accepting gates the profound biological and technicians Sydney Soleto and on microaggression – everyday chair of the Greenbelt Communi- book donations for the foresee- spiritual connection to forests. Trey Robinson, viewers will learn slights that communicate ty Church Green Team, will lead able future. Customers can place Her global journey explores the how to look over their bike to negative messages to a member the discussion, which will also donations in the third-party book science, folklore and restoration check for issues and adjustments, of a marginalized group. CAG explore actions that can be taken donation bin; do not place dona- challenges of this essential eco- how to fix a flat tire and some is a multi-cultural, multi- to lessen adverse human impacts tions outside the bin if it is full. system. Beresford-Kroeger intro- important safety tips for riding racial, and multi-generational on the environment. Questions All Prince George’s County duces forest scientists, protectors on streets, trails and bike lanes. group of residents who gather and discussion are welcome and Public Schools students have and lovers from across the world. At the end of the presentation, virtually to build relationships encouraged. access to the library’s online She goes on to share the amaz- WABA staff will be hosting an across neighborhoods and to This environmental Zoom se- resources with their LINK card ing stories behind the history and extended Q&A session, so be understand current challenges ries is sponsored by the Green number. Adults may register for a legacy of many ancient forests. sure to bring plenty of questions. for all Greenbelters. The Teams of Greenbelt Community free virtual library card or renew The film explains the science of There is no charge. group is building a resource Church, UCC and the City of an existing card at pgcmls.info. trees and the irreplaceable roles The link to join the webinar of research-tested coping Greenbelt. Kids Achieve Club they play in protecting and feed- will be posted on the unofficial strategies for self-care and RSVP to Jane Young at The mission of the Kids ing the planet. GHI Facebook page and in the stress management called Caring [email protected] for Zoom Achieve Club program is to pro- Following the film there will Monday, March 22 GHI E-news- and Connecting Toolkit (bit.ly/ information. Give your username vide academic support through a brief discussion about what letter. For more information, or to CAGtoolkit). Share your ideas as it will appear in Zoom, or homework assistance and reading makes the Greenbelt Forest Pre- receive the link directly, contact with the group and help pool your phone number if you will practice for English for Speakers serve special, why it needs pro- John Campanile, jbelltower@ resources. To find out about the be calling in. of Other Languages (ESOL) stu- tection and what steps to take to yahoo.com. group’s monthly meetings (an dents in grades 1 to 6. The pro- protect it. Bring stories that are Plan to join the fun on March outdoor activity in April), email Survey Requests Input gram was created to support the loved or known from the Green- 27. The trails beckon. communityconnectionsgb@gmail. unique needs of English learners, belt Forest Preserve. com. On Electric Vehicles to foster a love of reading and to Do you currently own an elec- Join in for this free event. Astronomical Society provide academic support. Chil- Registration is required at tinyurl. tric vehicle or are you consider- dren of all backgrounds and eth- Tours the World Garden Club Plot ing purchasing one in the future? com/3wzr2ht4. nicities are invited to participate. For more information contact The Astronomical Society of Assignment Meeting The Greenbelt Electric Vehicle Teen Library Resources Greenbelt will be meeting vir- The Greenbelt Community Infrastructure Planning Group Susan at [email protected] Visit pgcmls.info/teens for or 443-388-2961. tually on Thursday, March 25. Garden Club will have a virtual is seeking input from Greenbelt library resources for teens. Brain- Anwar Al-Mallah, vice president 2021 plot assignment meeting residents to make recommenda- fuse HelpNow offers an array of ASG, will conduct a virtual on Tuesday, March 23 at tions to City Council to expand of additional learning resources, Mishkan Torah Baker worldwide aerial tour of meteor 7 p.m. An email will be sent and accelerate the community’s including SkillSurfer, a library of Teaches Macaroons craters, observatories and perhaps to returning gardeners with a access to electric vehicle charg- lessons, videos, tests and more. On Sunday, March 21 at 12:30 more, including the observatories link to join. New and returning ing. Complete a short survey by The library also helps students p.m., master baker Paula Volk on the Atacama Desert plateau in plot holders may download or Tuesday, March 23 at forms.gle/ prepare for standardized tests and will create a Passover classic Chile and those in many other fill out the application form at nWayxKn23sC1NUJ38. writing college admissions essays – the macaroon. For Eastern places as well. Anwar has mas- greenbeltgardenclub.com. Anyone interested in joining through the EBSCO LearningEx- European Jews, macaroons are a tered a computer flight simula- Returning gardeners can direct the group to help make Green- press online resource. Prepare for “must have” at the spring holi- tor with which he can take us any questions about the applica- belt more EV friendly can email the PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, SAT, day of Passover. The traditional instantly to any place on Earth tion to their garden coordinator. John Lippert at ecolivingmag@ AP, ASVAB and more to advance version is coconut but Paula’s and show us the site sights from Fees and forms may be sent to aol.com. The group engages in higher education and vocational recipe is for almond macaroons. on high. They guarantee cloud- the garden coordinator or mailed a Zoom discussion the fourth opportunities. Check the PGC- Passover is the Jewish holiday less skies. A Zoom link to the to Greenbelt Garden Club, P.O. Thursday of each month from 7 MLS virtual events calendar regu- that commemorates the biblical meeting will be posted on the Box 1732, Greenbelt, MD 20768, to 9 p.m. larly for related programming, story of the Exodus – in which Astronomical Society’s website, or payment can be made online such as virtual career chats and God freed the Israelites from greenbeltastro.org, before the using PayPal. Anyone having conversations about the college slavery in Egypt. The celebration meeting. difficulty downloading or print- experience. of Passover is prescribed in the ing the form can call Martha ComicsPlus Library Edition Book of Exodus. Tomecek at 301-614-0691. This service provides unlim- RSVP to WaysAndMeans2@ ited access to thousands of digital mishkantorah.org before Friday, graphic novels and comics, any- March 19. Registrants will be time, anywhere. Browse by genre, sent the Zoom link and the recipe publisher, or title; checkouts are so that the ingredients can be Register for Youth for seven days with unlimited purchased ahead of time for a Baseball Little League renewals. Visit pgcmls.info on bake-along with Paula. For other 2021 Spring registration is your PC or mobile device, use questions, call 301-474-4223 by now open for Greenbelt Youth your PGCMLS library card, and March 19 or email the RSVP ad- Baseball Little League. Programs check out as many titles as you dress above. are available for players 6 to like. Items are always available, 13 years old. Evaluations for with no holds or waiting periods. Fire Department players ages 9 to 13 years old Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March The Greenbelt Volunteer Fire 20 at Braden Field 2. Go to Department will hold an Easter gyblittleleague.org for more More Community Events Egg Scavenger Hunt on Saturday information and to register. and Sunday, March 27 and 28. Contact greenbeltyouthbaseball@ are located throughout Photos with the Easter Bunny gmail.com with questions. will be available. Visit Engine35. the paper. com or facebook.com/engine35 Simple Steps for more information. To Stop the Maglev The Rude Mechanicals in residence at Are you wanting to take steps Greenbelt Arts Center present: against the maglev but don’t know what to do and don’t have much time? Join our Simple Steps to Stop the Maglev! Sim- ple Steps, which can be accom- Hamless plished in 10 minutes or less by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Erin Nealer (most of the time), are sent three Hamlet with the title character removed! to five days per week and it is optional to follow them. Anyone Online: Fri, Sat & Sun, March 12-21. Suggested donation: $10 wanting to join can contact Susan rudemechanicals.com greenbeltartscenter.org at [email protected]. Watch online: Old-Time Radio Shows. Auditions: Doctor Faustus March 22 & 23. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 18, 2021

In Memoriam Spaghetti Dinner GCC Agape Services Mowatt Memorial United Greenbelt Community Church Karen Gingell Smith Methodist Church will host its continues their Lenten Agape Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, sessions Wednesday nights at Condolences to the fam- by Rick Ransom March 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. The 7 p.m. The Board of Worship ily, friends, neighbors and fellow dinner will include garlic bread, will lead attendees in a time of parishioners of Karen Gingell Karen Smith, a long-time salad, spaghetti with meat or reflection, followed by an oppor- Smith, who died in January. She Greenbelter like her mother Mae vegetarian sauce and a dessert. tunity for personal sharing and was a noted gardener, cook, knit- Gingell, died in the hospital on Come out and support Mowatt at support, ending in prayer. The ter and caregiver. January 29, 2021. She had strug- 40 Ridge Road. Call the office at last week before Easter there is Condolences also to the family gled with diminished lung capac- 301-474-9410 to reserve a meal. no Wednesday service. Instead, a and friends of Eileen Farnham. ity and a resultant heart condition Reservations must be received special Maundy Thursday service Share your accomplishments, for the past several years. Karen by Monday, March 22. Pick up is offered on April 1 at the same milestones and news in the Our was 62. She is survived by her your dinner at the Ridge Road time. The Easter Sunday celebra- Neighbors column. Send details daughter from her former mar- entrance. A donation is suggested. tion on April 4 begins at 10:15 of your news items to editor@ riage, Penny Elizabeth Smith, a.m. Those who are not members greenbeltnewsreview.com. and Karen’s fiancé Gary Krueger. of the church are invited to join Both live in the home and were any of these services on Face- assisting in her care. She also book “live” at greenbeltucc. leaves behind a granddaugh- ter, Chloe, whom she loved to Obituaries watch in ballet, karate and school THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO The News Review pub- events. Karen Smith lishes obituaries of Greenbelt Karen’s brothers, Stephen and residents, past or present. Ronald Gingell and her sister enjoyed cooking like she was You write it or we will if Penny Sue Gingell, preceded her Martha Stewart. She readily par- you prefer. A photograph and in death. Karen had left high ticipated in family adventures like service information should be school to care for her sister, Pen- visiting the beach. She had trav- included. There is no charge. ny Sue, in her battle with cystic eled the East Coast and much of fibrosis. She cared for other fam- the upper Midwest, but also liked ily members in their illnesses as visits to Ocean City and Re- well. hoboth. She liked old movies, of Karen worked as a secretary which she could name the stars at Dasi, the licensed distributor for most, and British mysteries of the University of Maryland in books and shows, as well as pasteurization products, and as a TV crime dramas like NCIS. She manager at Ross Dress for Less. also enjoyed documentaries and CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Her most memorable job was politics like Face the Nation. of GREENBELT her service to many families in Gary stated that, “She could During the pandemic, we the city as a daycare host, which have been a formidable contestant gather VIRTUALLY for was in keeping with her family on some of the TV game shows.” Liturgy of the Word caregiver background. She was A friend, Nick Slitor, observed Sundays, 10:00 a.m. a steadfast member of Mowatt that “Karen was a very nice and Memorial Methodist Church and caring soul and a good Mom.” ALL ARE WELCOME! produced the bulletins for ser- Bob Thomas remarked, “She will WATERS CORITA BY PHOTO First time computer user John Henry Jones reads the News For ZOOM link: vices for 10 years, through 2019, be missed. She had a rough life. as well as helping in various Death was all around her for Review online. [email protected] activities. years.” I knew Karen as a good Karen liked to garden but was neighbor, practical and cheerful. limited in recent years by her I agree with Gary’s summary LISTEN to the condition. She lived two doors comment that, “Despite all that NEWS REVIEW Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church down from me and one hot day I (her losses and grief), she was Visually impaired 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt may listen for free spied her lying on the ground by kind, caring, gracious and giv- Call Metropolitan Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors her flower bed. When I inquired ing.” Washington Ear facebook.com/mowattumc 301-681-6636 if she was all right, she said, The family plans to hold an No special equipment needed 301-474-9410 “I’m just catching my breath.” in-person memorial event at San- Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor Gary, her fiancé, had helped to dy Point State Park when pan- In person worship services cancelled for now. Live streaming design and install a rock garden demic restrictions are lifted fully. on our Facebook pageWorship @mowattumc. Service 1010 a.m. a.m. Sunday mornings in the front yard. Chloe’s fa- Call to reserve your Spaghetti Dinner. ther, Don, would cut the grass and pressure-wash the home’s The Bible Says… exterior. Gary related that one Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church expression Karen uttered often Lent-Week #5 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi that made him laugh was, “I’ll be Your sins have made a separation Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org back, I think I forgot something.” Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community He stated that he and Karen had between you and your God both thought she would live for Isaiah 59:2a March 21 10 a.m. a number of years longer. He despaired of not having those ad- Inspiration from a Tee Shirt, part I ditional years. Sunday Worship Services Worship Associate John Barr with the Worship Associate Team; and Special Music 10a-11a ONLINE As related by Gary and Penny, Auction Winner Carol Carter Walkers Tee-Shirt includes these words Karen enjoyed knitting and im- MCFcc.org/online To be Publishedof inspiration: in“Speak Greenbelt Like Frederick, News Challenge Review Like Rosa, March Write 18, 2021 mersed herself in a variety of Like Maya, Build Like C.J.” DIY projects. She loved coffee and donuts for breakfast and Greenbelt Community Church “The supreme need of humanity is cooperation and Worship with us at Join Us on Facebook Live reciprocity. The stronger the ties of fellowship and Sunday at 10:15 solidarity amongst men, the greater will be the Whoever you are and wherever you power of constructiveness and accomplishment in Greenbelt Baptist Time to Bear Fruit are on your Spiritual journey, you all the planes of human activity.” –‘Abdu’l-Bahá Church are welcome HERE. 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GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING WEED WARRIORS: Monday, March 22, 2021 8:00 p.m. Invasive Plant Pull ORGANIZATION Call to Order Activity #289600 Saturday, March 27th Roll Call 10:00am-1:00pm Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Cost $4 Buddy Attick Park Consent Agenda – Approval of Staff Recommendations(Items on the 555 Crescent Road Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved as recommended by staff, subject to removal from the Consent Agenda by Council.) 3 locations Approval of Agenda and Additions COMMUNICATIONS 3 time slots! Presentations March 29 Schrom Hills Park - ACE Educator Award Ceremony - Proposed Greenbelt Metro Station Development Updates March 30 Braden Field - Arbor Day Proclamation March 31 Springhill Lake - Proposed FY 2022 City Budget Recreation Center Petitions and Requests Be a part of the community ef- (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the City fort to remove invasive plant Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) species from the environment Minutes of Council Meetings at Buddy Attick Park. Volunteers Administrative Reports will work with Public Works staff HOPPING to remove invasive vines from Committee Reports native trees and to pull other in- * Advisory Planning Board Report #2021-01: National Capital Planning Commission Concept Review Referral on the AROUND TOWN vasive plant species. Masks will Proposed Relocation Bureau of Engraving and Printing to the be required at all times. Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Times available at 3pm 4:30pm 6pm Reminders: • Bring a reusable water LEGISLATION Greenbelt Recreation is Hopping Around bottle - An Ordinance to Amend Section 2-22 of the City Code to Au- Town with our Bunny friend to celebrate • Wear weather-appropriate thorize the Finance Manager to Sign Checks, Vouchers and Pur- the spring season. In addition to a fun clothing and closed-toe chaseOrders spring craft, participants will be given a shoes OTHER BUSINESS flower pot to decorate and seeds to plant. • Students: bring community- - Release of Funds to Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Activities will conclude with a Bunny photo service forms Rescue Squad and a special treat for all youth participants. • Volunteers must register in - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt Campus Master Plan Masks are required. Visit https://bit.ly/3cyjOWn to register. order to participate Environmental Assessment (EA) Pre-registration is required and limited to Greenbelt Residents. • Limited to 25 volunteers - HR 40 Questions? Contact [email protected]. To Register: Contact - Reparations Commission Resolution Environmental Coordinator - Medicare for All Kevin Carpenter-Driscoll at - Council Activities Greenbelt Residents: Need [email protected] - Council Reports support with diapers? -* Appointment to Advisory Board -* Reappointment to Advisory Board Emergenc� y MOONLIT MOVIES MEETINGS-Scheduling of Future Meetings Braden Field, Behind the COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE VIRTUAL Cablecast on Verizon 21, Youth Center Comcast 71 and 996 and www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv Diape� r Fridays, April 2 - May 28 Resident participation: Information will be posted on Meetings Calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov Distributio� n Outdoor movies have been In advance the hearing impaired are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 a tradition in Greenbelt since to submit your questions/comments or contact the City Clerk at (301) Program 2014, and this year they will 474-8000 or email [email protected] be a safe, fun way to get back In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Greenbelt to the movies! Greenbelt VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR MARCH 22-26 In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the NurseryGreenbelt Project Nursery is Projectsupporting is supporting Greenbelt Greenbelt families families in need in of Recreation and Old Green- Monday, March 22 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL needdiapers of diapers on Thursday,on Thursday, March March 25, 18th, 2021 2021 belt Theatre will feature fam- MEETING Virtual meeting will be shown on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 ily fun films. Please visit the and 996, and Streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please note updated eligibility Greenbelt Virtual Recreation Please register online at: requirements: Center for more information. Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00pm, ADVISORY COMMITEE ON https://forms.gle/Y53vcRBJW8y8rN6g9 Proof of Greenbelt residency (mail EDUCATION On the Agenda: Discussion/Planning Student Awards from federal, state, or local government After registering, you will agency displaying parent's name and Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00pm, GREEN ACES AND GREEN residential address) receive pick-up details. TEAM, On the Agenda: Updates from Sustainability Framework / State-issued photo ID Each child's birth certificate Green Team Circles and Enviro series of GCC and City Green Team. Wednesday, March 24 at 8:00pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION- Overview, Revenues & General Government/Other Funds/ Non-Departmental & Fund Transfers Virtual meeting will be shown on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and 996, and Streaming at www. greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv Katherine Farzin City of Greenbelt Thursday, March 25 at 5:30pm, BOARD OF ELECTIONS, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Office: (240) 542-2019 Virtual Meeting Thursday, March 25 at 7:00pm, FOREST PRESERVE ADVI- SORY BOARD On the Agenda: Maglev update, Hazard trees at Boxwood Tract, Takeaways: Garden Boundary Work Session, Forest bathing event proposal, Trail Management Pilot Project, Developing THE MONTHLY PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION Trail Master Plan Free ProduceDistribution IS BACK WITHMARCH A NEW 25, LO 2021CATION! In advance, the hearing impaired is advised to use MD RELAY Free P1:00PM-3:00PMroduce at 711 to submit your questions/comments or contact the City GREENBELT COMMUNITY Clerk at (301) 474-8000 or email banderson@greenbeltmd. DistribCENTERution gov. 15 CRESCENT ROAD, MARCH 18, 2021 GREENBELT, MD 20770 This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a 1:00PM-3:00PM GROUND FLOOR EAST IS LO- meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. For information on public CATED NEAR ROUND-ABOUT participation for the virtual meetings above, visit the meetings GREENBELT COMMUNITY CENTER calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov. AND FLAGPOLE 15 CRESCENT ROAD, GREENBELT, MD 20770

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Larry notes that the four in- in the possession of one family.” situations and often with tech struments of the string quartet Anderson offers instrument problems that make it hard to form “the foundation of the mod- repair services as well as com- get them the information in a ern orchestra, established in the missions. Those fortunate enough clear way. This is especially hard 18th century by Franz Joseph to visit his Greenbelt studio when with eighth grade. Many of these Haydn.” The two violins, viola the Community Center reopens students have been in my band and cello provide the basis for may also enjoy a glimpse of one class since sixth grade and it’s the harmonic structure of or- of his “just for fun” personal tough knowing that I may not see chestral music. Paul adds that projects, such as an ornate piece them before they head to high the range of the instruments in of furniture, a sculpture or a pic- school.” Performances have not a string quartet is also roughly torial panel. been possible so far, including analogous to the range of the hu- For more information about festival adjudications. Fung was man voice, from soprano heights the City of Greenbelt Artist impressed with the ease that her to bass depths. “For me person- in Residence Program, visit students have shown in navigat- ally,” Larry says, “it is thrilling greenbeltmd.gov/arts. ing the virtual setting and “how to know that I will have a quartet well the students can still show their personalities and engage ERHS COURTESY PHOTO with each other through Zoom.” Eleanor Roosevelt High School guitar teacher Kevin Hawk, right, The internet time lag has led to poses with the first honor guitar ensemble in the state of Maryland, greater patience, something she pictured in March 2020. hopes “we can keep when we return to the band room.” element was lost, a virtual choir Fowlin remarked that “the Kevin Hawk, the guitar teach- recording was done. Fowlin pro- pandemic has connected us all er at ERHS, has found the inabil- vided instrumental recordings the more together because we ity to have group performances a that have been used for singers have intentionally placed time major loss, even though he was to work with individually. While and energy into being connected still able to do a lot of the same some have suffered from the iso- yet apart. Any choir or band can things that were done face to lation, others “have done better make good music but when the face. Students have been able to than when we were in person,” members are bonded to one an- submit videos for festival adju- making evident the value of mu- other, the music transforms itself dication. It has been difficult to sic as “such an incredible learn- to an entirely different level. So, provide guitars for all students, ing tool,” in its ability to instill if these groups ever have the op- due to the problem of nationwide creativity and inspiration “just portunity to come together, ooo backorders, and the unforeseen by the mere presence and love wee, it’s going to be incredible!” hurdle of simply tuning has aris- expressed by each other.” en, because of the Zoom restrictions. Hawk has introduced an Anna Niemisto (Tilley), viola, and sister Maija Niemisto, violin, interactive music theory program, NextLOOK Presents Free Master Class circa 2000, pose with their instruments made by Laurence "Larry" play-a-long and instructional vid- Anderson. The Gift at the Clarice For Auditioning Teens eos, an assignment/practice video Latest in the NextLOOK se- Art Spark: Teen Audition Mas- uplink system and a cloud-based ries, The Clarice partners with ter Class with Shakespeare in the recording program, among other Joe’s Movement Emporium to Parks takes place virtually on things. A guitar teacher for over present The Gift, an immersive, Sunday, March 21 from 1 to 3:30 20 years, he never thought that interactive performance on Friday, p.m. Teenaged aspiring actors teaching guitar online would be March 19, from 7 to 8 p.m. on can prepare for auditions with “as successful as it has been.” Vimeo. help from Bess Kaye and Jack He has grown as a teacher and The Gift reimagines white Schmitt, professional actors with is “excited to use these new tools supremacy as a curable infec- Prince George’s Shakespeare in and skills when we return to the tion and invites the audience to the Parks. Open to ages 13 to 18. new normal.” participate in a clinical trial of a Limited space available. Teens For ERHS band teacher Ra- possible cure. should prepare an age-appropriate chel Zephir, the pandemic has The cost is “pay what you monologue to present. both allowed opportunities, like wish” and more information is For more information, call the added time for exploring im- available at theclarice.umd.edu. 301-699-2255; TTY 301-699- provisation and music from dif- 2544. Registration is required ferent cultures, while presenting through pgparksdirect.com. obstacles, such as the inability to perform live. Rehearsing entire pieces is difficult as well as - sessing individual students’ prog- If you are ress. Group recordings have been made but the process is labori- reading this ous. A plus is that she has been able to bring in, via Zoom, guest so are your musicians and alumni who have shared their experiences as musi- next cians “so my students can plan their future in a Covid world.” customers. While the pandemic has “defi- $40 and up nitely caused some devastation to A cello under construction in Larry Anderson's Greenbelt studio any of us who teach ensembles,” www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com ERHS vocal teacher Michele - Photos by Larry Anderson Fowlin has found ways to “spark other areas of creativity that of- Elder Caregiver (Silver Spring) tentimes we may have neglect- ed,” such as “music technology, Highly-dependable and extremely compassionate Caregiver deeper dives into musicianship with 11+ years' extensive experience in providing timely and strengthening the individual and friendly care to elderly and disabled clients. A warm- skills.” Though the essential live hearted individual who performs personal care activities in a manner that maximizes clients independence and dignity in a safe environment. Poised to work as an active member of an enthusiastic care giving team is seeking meaningful Greenbelt employment in the Washington DC metro area. [email protected] Seniors or phone (301) 646-2132 Softball League Season is starting Men 60 and over Women 50 and over in good health Contact PHOTO BY MARA HEMINGER BY PHOTO Crocuses turn their faces to the spring sun. George Harrison (301) 538-3636 Thursday, March 18, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 A Review Greenbelt Time Bank Stays The Rest is Silence: Hamless Strong During the Pandemic by John Campanile and Erica Ginsberg At Greenbelt Arts Center As the annual celebration of In addition to providing a plat- by Ian Rogers and Melissa Sites International Timebanking Day form for community members approaches this coming week, the to trade services, members of “Google, how many lines Greenbelt Time Bank continues the Greenbelt Time Bank have does Hamlet have?” According to be a fun, free and easy way come together on Zoom for vir- to independent.co.uk, “Every to offer time and talents between tual teas. They recently celebrated Hamlet has to learn, and repeat neighbors by exchanging services Valentine’s Day with an online night after night, around 1,480 and goods using the currency of get-together. The International lines.” Not every Hamlet. This hours instead of dollars. Timebank movement will also one is a black Zoom box with a While the pandemic has lim- be celebrating with two virtual mute icon. His very few lines are ited the amount and types of gatherings on Sunday, March 21 reaction emojis. in-person contact for much of and Tuesday, March 23. During the pandemic, the the past year, members of the “Neighborliness and a friendly Rude Mechanicals, resident at Time Bank have found ways community are a big part of Greenbelt Arts Center, have been to adapt safely. Between April why I chose to move to Green- producing about one remote show and December 2020, there were belt six years ago,” noted King. each month. We’ve come to ex- 82 exchanges, representing 179 “The time bank helps to keep pect innovative use of Zoom con- hours of members providing time up that community spirit I love to other members. Exchanges so much – even during a global ventions from them. Hamless has RUDE MECHANICALS COURTESY PHOTO have included everything from pandemic. That’s something to be running jokes (“I can’t hear you, Clockwise from top left, Jaki Demarest plays Queen Gertrude, Polonius”) and clever screen- making cloth masks to computer celebrated!” Renee Ombaba plays Horatio, Jacqueline Youm plays King Claudi- repairs to grocery shopping to To learn more about joining sharing presentations. us and Lexi Stein plays Ophelia in Hamless. Although Hamlet doesn’t transporting items for recycling the Greenbelt Time Bank, visit its speak, Hamless, adapted and di- ible. Jaki Demarest gives a strong (Alison McAlister) is less revolu- to yard work. website at greenbelttimebank.org rected by Erin Nealer, fails the portrayal of a powerful but not tionary hothead and more earnest Although Amy King joined or Facebook page at facebook. Dane Bechdel test. Named char- powerful enough woman. kid in over his head. Elsinore is the Time Bank in 2019, she com/greenbelttimebank, or email acters have conversations with Ophelia (Lexi Stein) is a rough on ordinary people. Rosen- didn’t start providing time until [email protected] each other, but they’re mainly standout. Early on, before the crantz and Guildenstern (Claudia the pandemic began, offering or call 240-473-3497 and leave about him. What will Hamlet do? bodies hit the floor, her temper- Bach and Michael Angeloni) company for nature walks around a message. To participate in In- What has he done? ate good sense as she struggles come off very sympathetic in Greenbelt Lake. “I think social ternational Timebanking Day to A new main character is fight- with her father and brother’s their hapless interactions with the distancing has made having com- meet timebankers from all around ing to emerge. Removing the expectations contrasts with her authority figures. pany more important and helpful the world, visit timebanks.org. character of Hamlet really seems heartbreaking madness after her Minus those 1,480 lines, Ham- for people, including myself,” said King. “Outdoor activities are to turn the play into a tragedy father’s death at the hands of her less is a brisk, fast-moving affair, Online Auditions about King Claudius. His default boyfriend. Points for every mi- less than an hour and a half. much lower risk than indoor ac- is to make every problem about cro-reaction when someone says And it’s still action-packed! The tivities. It seemed like the perfect For Doctor Faustus him, and to solve it with poison something thoughtless or slightly Mouse-Trap, the play-within- option to offer, especially since The Rude Mechanicals, in or outsourced murder. Claudius offensive to her. Stein is someone a-play, is hilariously overdone, so many of us were facing Zoom residence at The Greenbelt Arts knows he’s wrong, though, and to watch in a Zoom box. but with no ghost, no skulls, no fatigue.” Center, will hold online auditions in deep trouble. Jacqueline Youm King Claudius wants the play soliloquies. Just a lot of Danes Making requests through the for Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor has the authority and presence to to be about him, but the play dealing with the fallout. Time Bank has also provided Faustus on Monday and Tuesday, pull this off – danger radiated off could be seen as the tragedy Hamless is available at some variety to those hunker- March 22 and 23. this king in every scene. of the Polonius/Ophelia/Laertes greenbeltartscenter.org through ing down at home. “With the Written in the 1590s, Doctor Without Hamlet yelling at her family (no mom; thanks, Shake- Sunday, March 21, with a isolation and boredom of Co- Faustus is the classic story of a about being heartless, Gertrude’s speare), ordinary people ground talkback after the performance vid protocols, I was looking for man who makes a pact with the grief and increasing estrangement into dust by the collision of the on March 21. something new,” says LeeAnn devil. Director Claudia Bach will from her second husband is vis- King and the Prince. Laertes Irwin, who had a hankering for set this production in a modern, a healthy treat. She posted a re- internet-forum world, as Faustus quest on the Time Bank’s website connects with some dangerous City Notes and received a delicious response minds online and is dragged into City Administration met with Greenbelt Lion᾿s Club Offers from Carol Shaw. “My spouse a world of conspiracy, magic, WSSC about repairing Lake areas and I enjoyed Carol’s fresh and evil. damaged by a water main break. Two College Scholarships homemade granola delivered to Online performances will take our door. Since it was delicious, place the weekend of May 21 & Refuse/Recycling collected by Harvey Hauptman and Konrad Herling 29.36 tons of refuse and 11.44 I plan to get it again for a gift to 22. Those wishing to audition my sister’s family.” should request an audition slot tons of recyclables. Horticul- The Greenbelt Lions Club to the following two questions: ture/Parks finished constructing While the Greenbelt Time at greenbeltartscenter.org or announces the return of the Stan Question 1: Why do you think Bank is a means for people to rudemechanicals.com. compost bins and Sustainability/ Hoke Memorial Scholarship you deserve this scholarship? Environmental planned a maglev- use their time and talents to help Program. For many years, the Question 2: If you could change neighbors, and get their own related media campaign. Lions Club provided scholar- one thing in Greenbelt, what Park rangers added patrol needs met, its underlying purpose ships to college-bound Greenbelt would it be and why? Further, is to build a stronger community. hours as park visitors increased. residents. This year, the Club is how would you implement the Three cats and three dogs are awarding two $1,000 scholar- proposed change? in the Animal Shelter. Five feral ships. Those wishing to apply should cats were trapped, neutered and In order to qualify, appli- request the official application released. cants must meet the following form by sending an email to Recreation staff continues criteria: (1) be a resident of [email protected]. The GHI Members planning summer camps, spring Greenbelt; (2) be a high school completed application must be re- What’s your experience with GHI permits? outdoor movies and modified senior graduating from a high turned to the same email address Spring celebrations. Limited on- school located in Prince George’s no later than midnight on Friday, Finance Committee Proposes New FEES site activities include preschoolers County, and; (3) matriculating to April 16, in order to be consid- at the Youth Center, dance classes $300 for new or replacement light xtures, faucets, patios, a community college or a four- ered for this year’s scholarship. sheds, refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, dimmer switches, on the tennis court and Fit Fam- year university. Scholarship recipients will be ceiling fans, rain barrels, etc. for additions ily Hour at recreation centers. At The criteria for award are notified on or before May 31. $800 or more the pool, Public Works repaired based on the applicant’s response E-News: “It was felt that a [partially] refundable the hot tub heater. Community inspection fee may motivate members to comply Center staff facilitated sever- with the GHI inspection process.” al large package deliveries for tenants. Therapeutic Recreation Zoom-monitored a Golden Age WE Propose Comprehensive Club meeting with Connecting Across Greenbelt and facilitated Permit Reform meal delivery for 39 seniors. Customer Service and Process Improvement CARES coordinated a tax Meet the Moment, join us! workshop and a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Green Ridge spril.com/PermitReform House. Speak up by April 2! Submit your written comments on the fee and the GHI permit process to mgmtoﬃ[email protected] or Manager’s Oﬃce, 1 Hamilton Place, Greenbelt MD 20770 Attend future Finance & Board Meetings Speak up now or pay later Paid ad by Tom & Johanna Jones, GHI Members Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 18, 2021

COUNCIL continued from page 1 Democratic Club Honors Foreclosure Memorandum afoul of labor relations laws and Term Limits Women’s History Month Byrd proposed that council regulations. The meeting was getting close direct the city solicitor to draft Noncitizen Voting to midnight when Byrd intro- by Konrad Herling legislation prohibiting banks/ This agenda item would have duced his next agenda item, this financial institutions in Greenbelt directed the city solicitor to draft one to limit councilmembers first On Friday, March 26 at 7:30 ity, succeeding the first woman from foreclosing for the rest of legislation that would authorize elected after 2016 to five consec- p.m., the Eleanor & Franklin to hold that position, Angela the year. residents to vote regardless of utive two-year terms. In making Roosevelt Democratic Club hon- Alsobrooks, who was elected as Byrd noted that Governor Lar- whether they are U.S. citizens. this a motion, he again revised it ors not only the significant con- County Executive in that same ry Hogan has extended the state At the meeting, Byrd revised the to refer the question to the Board tributions that women have made election. foreclosure moratorium through motion to refer it to the Board of of Elections and CRAB. to improve the quality of life As State’s Attorney, Braveboy the end of March. He stated that Elections and to CRAB. Pounds Councilmember Leta Mach of women and America in the has moved to provide more coun- this was not long enough and confirmed that both this and tried to immediately call the process, but also a woman who seling for first time non-violent asked for council to discuss how Byrd’s term limits proposal are question, but her colleagues were affects the lives of all Prince felony drug offenders and a sec- to weigh in on this issue. Byrd charter questions. not having that. Davis called the Georgians, State’s Attorney Aisha ond chance. This has translated acknowledged that he is not sure Davis noted that the issues of exception for the long-tenured Braveboy. to more of the county’s youth of the extent to which the city who can vote and whether there councilmembers unfair. Roberts While many will connect continuing with education and can influence this issue but hoped should be term limits are up did not like term limits, noting Women’s Rights with Elizabeth securing employment. Prior to her that council could find consensus to council. Both would require that some things cannot be done Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, service as State’s Attorney, she for asking the state and federal charter amendments and “lots of in one, two or three terms. He Sojourner Truth and those over served as General Counsel for governments for a longer-lasting research.” Byrd noted that there noted that it took 20 years in the last 50 years, such as Shirley the Community Public Awareness moratorium. are 10 municipalities nationwide council for him to achieve his Chisholm, Jane Fonda, Billy Jean Council and brought in counsel- Pounds reported that foreclo- that permit resident noncitizens primary goal of establishing the King and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, ors to divert students from the sure law is governed so strictly to vote, with nine of them being Forest Preserve. In a municipal- Braveboy has served our county, criminal justice system. by the state that he does not in Maryland. ity, he argued, citizens can unseat which is approximately 52 per- Braveboy instituted a change know how far a city could go Councilmember Rodney Rob- councilmembers any time they cent women, in numerous ways. in the process regarding pre-trial and seemed very doubtful that it erts called for putting these issues want by voting against them. He Braveboy received her Juris bail, issuing an order that the could succeed if it tried. Coun- on the city ballot this November. said that he would not vote for Doctorate from Howard Univer- State’s Attorney’s office would no cilmembers, in general, doubted City resident Bill Orleans ar- term limits without a referendum. sity School of Law. She repre- longer require cash bail for pre- they had the authority to impose gued that council should just Term limits would stymie good sented Maryland’s 25th District trial release if the person is not a moratorium but appeared open make the change without referral people who want to make a dif- (Largo, Clinton and Suitland a danger to society and was de- to attempting to work with the to the committees or the voters. ference, he said. among the communities) in the termined not to pose a flight risk. state to provide additional relief. Davis disagreed, saying this is Orleans agreed that term limits House of Delegates from 2007 To receive the Zoom link for Several raised the issue of the a controversial issue and council are unnecessary and called upon to 2015. In that capacity, she the club’s meeting, or to become need for repayment plans. With needs to hear from the voters. citizens to be more attentive to chaired the Legislative Black a member or renew a member- the pandemic and economic re- While Roberts acknowledged that what council does. Caucus of Maryland and was a ship, access the organization’s strictions now in place at vari- council could take this action on Davis’ amendment to hold member of Maryland’s Women’s website: rooseveltclub.com. For ous levels for over a year, both its own, the most important thing a worksession passed. Byrd’s caucus. In 2018, she was elected additional questions, contact Kon- homeowners and renters who is for people to be able to say, “I amendment to refer the issue of as Prince George’s County State’s rad Herling at kongeneherl@ had needed forbearance on their had a voice in this.” If citizens term length to CRAB failed. Attorney, becoming the second gmail.com or by phone at 301- mortgage and rent payments now are not given a voice, it gives WMATA Service Cuts woman to serve in that capac- 345-9369. owe substantial amounts. Coun- them grounds to say the action WMATA has issued a notice cilmembers called for allowing is not legitimate. He expressed announcing its proposed budget them some time to make up those confidence in the outcome, saying for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), payments. that Greenbelters are fair people, which begins July 1. The pro- No specific action was taken and it is important to go through posal maintains current (pan- with regard to foreclosure. due process and not force this demic) levels of service through Council segued into the change onto people. December. However, it calls for planned meeting announced in an Councilmember Silke Pope major cuts to bus and rail ser- email sent last fall to commercial strongly objected to allowing vices including eliminating many apartment owners in which they anyone who came to the United bus routes, closing the rail system urged the owners to work with States illegally to vote. Having at 9 p.m. instead of 11 p.m., in- tenants in financial difficulty. This been born abroad herself, she creasing the time between trains meeting has not been held. Vari- said “there is a process, and you and closing 22 stations includ- ous councilmembers expressed have to do it the right way.” ing College Park – University PHOTO BY PEGGY HIGGINS PEGGY BY PHOTO their frustration over the lack of Byrd’s motion to refer to the of Maryland. The proposal pre- Three of a flock of 11 birds sit on roofs on Morrison Drive. progress on this item and whether Board of Elections and CRAB dates the passage of the federal a meeting was the best way to was approved. See page 9 deal with the owners, with some COUNCIL, councilmembers urging a “get tough” approach and others calling for working with them. In the end, council took no specific action on this item. Collective Bargaining PASSOVER In this item, Byrd wanted council to direct the city solicitor to draft legislation to provide May your Seder be a beautiful all city employees, regardless of department, with the right to collective bargaining similar to what celebration for you and yours is granted in the city charter to police officers. As he introduced In Historic Roosevelt Center this item, Byrd revised it to refer www.greenbelt.coop the issue to the Employee Rela- tions Board and the Commu- nity Relations Advisory Board (CRAB). Council approved the motion but most councilmembers had concerns, pointing out that under state law, employees already have the right to request collective bargaining and that it is not really council’s place to initiate such action and that even actions intended to be helpful could run Permit Favorite Traditional Foods of Passover Reform Lamb Bone-In and Boneless, Lamb Loin Chops Now Beef Brisket on the Deli Hot Bar spril.com/ Kosher Wines - Cantina Gabriele, Mount Hermon PermitReform Paid ad by Tom & Johanna Jones, GHI Members Thursday, March 18, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Police Blotter COUNCIL continued from page 8 Covid-19 relief bill, which pro- necessary. He suggested that all vides aid to transportation sys- council meetings and workses- Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, www.greenbeltmd.gov/police tems. It is not yet known how sions be conducted in person no Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. this aid will affect the budget later than July 4. proposal. Rudd also called for council to Robbery Vehicle Crime Driver-side doors were forced Council unanimously agreed to establish a policy that all online March 7, 2:37 a.m., 7901 Two vehicles were recovered. open in the 200 block Lakeside send a letter to WMATA oppos- council participation include a Mandan Road. Two men ap- Both had been taken on February Drive. A pair of boots was taken ing the service cuts and calling live video of every participating proached a man entering the con- 16 and both were also recovered from one vehicle and nothing ap- for the restoration of bus service councilmember. Putens and Byrd dominium building and one dis- on the same day, March 4. They peared to have been taken from between the Greenbelt station and typically project a static picture played a handgun and announced are a 2011 Toyota Camry, taken the other. A door handle was Baltimore-Washington Airport. during all or part of zoom meet- a robbery. They took the man’s from 6205 Springhill Drive and pulled off a car on March 10 at Maglev ings. Councilmember Emmett backpack, laptop, cell phone and recovered by Prince George’s 155 Westway. Council unanimously approved Jordan has used a static picture car keys and fled in the man’s County Police on Somerset Road A wallet was taken from an hiring Dr. Burak Tanyu and while out of the city. Rudd stated gray 2015 Chrysler 200 bearing near 61st Place in Riverdale, and unlocked vehicle in the 5800 Smart Mobility, Inc. to provide that failure to present a live im- Maryland tags 9EB1204. a 2013 Volvo C-70, taken from block Cherrywood Terrace on technical advice and assistance in age “raises actual and legiti- March 7, 12:33 p.m., 6001 the 100 block Lakeside Drive and March 8. reviewing the SCMaglev DEIS. mate legal questions as to your Cherrywood Court. A man ap- recovered on Ridge Road near A passenger quarter-window The combined cost is not to ex- participation and empowerment proached another man who was Northway. was broken, three screen/monitors ceed $29,460. individually and as a collective outside walking and asked him Five vehicles were stolen. Two cracked and the interior of a ve- In addition, council appointed body.” Further, “No one knows for money. He then grabbed the were left with the engine run- hicle was vandalized with white Jacquelyn Waters, Martha Galvin if you are even paying attention.” man’s keys and ran toward the ning – an unlocked green 2003 paint. White paint was also found and Jonathan Taylor to the Mag- Patrick Gleason of the Green- man’s vehicle. The owner of the Toyota Camry with Maryland on the engine and gas tank areas lev Task Force. belt Boys and Girls Club and the car yelled and the person who tags 6Ek6004, taken from 9158 and a marker was used to place Proclamations Greenbelt Soccer Alliance asked took the keys threw them to the Springhill Court, and a red 2012 graffiti on the exterior. Byrd presented proclama- council to consider building an- ground and fled on foot. Honda Civic with Virginia tags A tire and rim were taken. A tions declaring March 8 as In- other field, preferably a turf field. March 8, 9:15 p.m., 6200 UDU7913, taken from 9200 Ed- witness saw a man taking the ternational Women’s Day, March He said that many of the city’s block Breezewood Court. A wom- monston Road. Also stolen was wheel off the vehicle and then as National Colorectal Aware- current fields are unplayable or an reported that when she was a white 2010 Nissan Sentra with fleeing in a blue vehicle. ness Month, March 31 as Cesar dangerous, especially after heavy walking on March 7 at 5 a.m., a Maryland tags 5CW522, taken Chavez Day and March as Irish rains. He said that local teams man grabbed her purse from be- from 9102 Springhill Lane. All American Heritage Month in lose players to traveling teams Fatal Shooting Greenbelt. in search of better fields. David hind and then punched her in the three were stolen on March 7. On Monday, March 15 at ap- Petitions and Requests Whiteman of the Greenbelt Soc- head. She suffered minor injuries. Two other stolen vehicles were proximately 2:15 p.m. officers In an email that Davis report- cer Alliance and Ian Gleason of Fraud left unlocked and with engines responded to the 5800 block of ed in the meeting, resident Bob the Greenbelt Babe Ruth and March 9, 5:56 p.m., 6 Court running. They are a black 2017 Cherrywood Terrace for a report Rudd asked council to begin to Eleanor Roosevelt High School Hillside. A check that was put Chevrolet Cruze with Maryland of a non-responsive man inside meet in person, considering alter- girls soccer supported this re- into a mailbox on February 16 tags DP0621, taken from 5911 a residence. Officers observed nate locations such as the Ameri- quest. was taken by someone who Cherrywood Terrace on March him to be suffering from what can Legion hall or firehouse, if changed the amount and cashed 9, and a 2020 Toyota RAV 4, appeared to be stab wounds. The it. taken from Edmonston Road victim Ralph Jerome Logan, 34, Theft near Springhill Court on March of Greenbelt was pronounced March 6, 2 a.m., 20 Southway. 10 and recovered the same day deceased on the scene. Further VACCINE continued from page 1 A metal sign was taken from the by Metropolitan Police in the investigation revealed that he had BP service station. Surveillance 2700 block of Langston Place, in not been stabbed, but had been https://covid19vaccination.prince- Center in Landover, Laurel-Belts- footage showed two persons, one, Washington, D.C. shot multiple times. georgescountymd.gov/. ville Senior Activity Center in a Black man wearing all black Five driver-side air bags were Officers are investigating and Those without internet access Laurel, Southern Regional Tech- pants and a shirt with white writ- taken. Three came from vehi- there is no suspect information can call the Maryland GoVAX nology and Recreation Center in ing on the front and the other, cles at 219 Lakeside Drive and at this time. Anyone with infor- Covid-19 Vaccination Support Fort Washington and the Sports a White woman with red hair, one each from 5911 and 6001 mation regarding this incident is Center at 1-855-MDGOVAX and Learning Complex in Lando- wearing a gray flannel jacket and Cherrywood Lane. Maryland rear asked to contact the Greenbelt (1-855-634-6829) from 7 a.m. to ver. This last site in Landover is dark-color pants. They fled in a tag 99P237 was taken from 17 Police Department at 301-474- 10 p.m. seven days a week for temporarily closed through Sun- vehicle described as a black 2007 Court Ridge Road on March 8. 7200. information. There is an automat- day, March 28. Dodge Ram pickup truck with ed menu (“Press 1 for English, 2 Alsobrooks cites the increasing Maryland tags, filled with what for Spanish,” for example) that rate of vaccinations in the county appeared to be scrap metal. requires entry of the caller’s five- as part of the rationale to open March 9, 9:39 a.m., 6023 digit zip code and makes repeated up the health department’s facili- Springhill Drive. A package was attempts to divert callers to the ties to Phase 1C. In the county taken from the front stoop of a website. With persistence, callers overall, however, many in the 1C residence. can reach a human being who category are in the process or Peeping Tom will assist with the pre-registra- have completed being vaccinated tion and appointment process and via the other modes of distribu- answer any questions. tion for which they were already Those seeking vaccination can eligible – pharmacies, Kaiser Per- still attempt to sign up at phar- manente, state mass vaccination macies and hospital centers. sites, Luminis and the Maryland The Health Department cur- Medical System and other hos- rently operates five vaccination pitals. Of the dose allocation in clinics: Cedar Heights Com- weeks 1 to 12 of the rollout, only munity Center in Seat Pleas- just under one-third has gone to ant, Cheverly Health Center in the county health clinics. Cheverly, Kentland Community PHOTO COURTESY GREENBELT POLICE GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO Peeping Tom suspect

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MUSEUM continued from page 1 Porch Collection Of Food Donations Realty 1, Inc. example of the resourcefulness RUAK (Random Unselfish Our 33rd Year in Greenbelt of our city supporting its citizens. Acts of Kindness) will be rolling Young has collected photo- out Porch Greenbelt this month. 301 982-0044 graphs of sidewalk chalk draw- Porch is an all-volunteer hun- ger relief program that provides ings by two local artists, Carol R1MD.com Ready and Vijay Parameshwaran, healthy food to neighbors who are food insecure by supplement- Linda Ivy 301-675-0585 who shared their creativity during Mark Riley 301-792-3638 the pandemic – sometimes with ing the St. Hugh of Grenoble Food Pantry. It is built around H. Dwayne Taylor - 301-323-8384 depictions of the current social and cultural climate. There are the simple idea of a neighbor- Leonard Wallace - Broker photographs illustrating the extent hood food drive. Once a month, 301-675-9036 of closures in the city – such as on a designated day, residents an empty bulletin board at the will place non-perishable food The Leader in Community Center and a closed donations on their front porch. playground. A local crafter has A volunteer coordinator will go Greenbelt Real Estate donated masks she sewed for from porch to porch from 2 to 5 family and friends during the p.m. and collect the food dona- pandemic. tions. The donated food will be transported to the St. Hugh of Young is looking for REBEKAH SUTFIN BY PHOTO Greenbelters to donate small Greenbelt Recreation at Springhill Lake Elementary School, Grenoble Food Pantry where it items such as personal July 2020 will be distributed to Greenbelters protective equipment, letters, who are struggling to get enough photographs, videos, oral or food to eat. written accounts, artwork and The Porch program will be- children’s drawings in order to gin in the Woodland Hills and Boxwood Village neighborhoods. Remodeled Rambler 4 BR, 3 Bath capture the dramatic disruption home - new appliances, countertops, to everyone’s lives during the Boxwood Village’s designated day will be every third Sunday cabinets & more. Walk-out finished pandemic and to depict the basement with full bath & bedroom. efforts by Greenbelt citizens to beginning this Sunday, March 21. Woodland Hills’ designated Addition With Full Bath Downstairs keep life going as normally as 2 BR GHI townhome with large family day will be every second Sunday possible. If you would like to room/bedroom on main level. Com- in each month, with the next col- share your experience or donate pletely remodeled - opened kitchen. lection on April 11. The program an item, Young asks that you Need to reach us right away? email the museum at info@ hopes to become city-wide and Text ‘Greenbelt’ to 88000 on greenbeltmuseum.org or call 301- help many people in the entire 507-6582 and leave a message, as Greenbelt community. your cell phone and get an in- As Mother Theresa said, “If stant response! We can show museum staff are working from MEGAN SEARING YOUNG BY PHOTO you can’t feed a hundred people, home at this time. Donations will Empty bulletin board in the Community Center, spring 2020 you any listing in Greenbelt. be saved in the museum archives. then just feed one!” Scan here with your The images will eventually be Anyone with questions or who cell phone and go posted on the museum website in would be interested in being a directly to our web- order to showcase the collection, volunteer with Porch Greenbelt site! Search all of can contact Robert Goldberg- with future plans to place a small the MLS and more. display within the museum’s Strassler at spreadruak@gmail. com. Senior Living 55+Community 2Br house, located at 10-B Crescent 2Ba condo w/fireplace & more! Remod- Road. eled w/new kitchen, modern baths, Montpelier Has Music sunlit enclosed patio, new carpt & paint. And Art Competitions Cape Cod Home Investors - priced to Montpelier Arts Center is sell! 3BR, 1 1/2 BA home with large holding competitions for visual fenced SOLDyard & 2 sheds. Sep. dining artists and classical musicians. rm., br &SOLD full bath on mn. lev. $208,900 Winners of the classical recital Estate Sale GHI 2 Bedroom townhome competition will be featured in with hardwood floors, opened kitchen & a virtual presentation during the breakfast bar. Large fenced backyard 2021-2022 season. Winners of opens onto protected woodlands. the artist exhibition competition Brick Townhome with Addition Full will be showcased in the Mont- bath on main level. Remodeled kitchen pelier Library Gallery, September & bath. Central A/C, refinished hardwood flrs., shaded & fenced backyard. 2021 to July 2022. To be eli- Large floorplan w/addition Half bath

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Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 18, 2021 Greenbelt Artists Keep Going GATe Again Airs “Taking Root,” A Film on Wangari Maathai Through Lockdown: Part 2 by Frank Gervasi by Matt Arbach Wangari Maathai started a Sally Davies and Leah Cohen, revolutionary movement that much like the artists featured had enormous impact both in in our February 18 story, have her own country and around the also carried on making art and world. An award-winning film instructing others in the processes on her life, Taking Root: The of making art during a year of Vision of Wangari Maathai, will lockdown. In both their art and be shown every day of the week their teaching, they promote com- starting Friday, March 19 on the passion, community, mindfulness GATe television channel or on- and celebration as ways to cope line at greenbeltaccesstv.org. with the isolation and anxiety of Maathai grew up in Kenya but pandemic restrictions. came to the U.S. to study, where Twelve-year resident Davies she earned both a bachelor’s and has exhibited her paintings and a master’s degree in science. She illustrations in many venues returned to Kenya and earned her throughout the Mid-Atlantic re- Ph.D., becoming the first East Af- PHOTO BY DERRICK EARLY BY PHOTO gion, gaining recognition with rican woman to achieve that. She MOVEMENT GREEN BELT INTERNATIONAL BY PHOTO Sally Davies eventually became chair of the Wangari Maathai, founder of a growing collection of awards DAVIES SALLY BY PHOTO the Green Belt Movement. for her creativity. Most recently, Adventerous: A Portrait of biology department at the Uni- her acrylic painting Labyrinth Emmett Early by Sally Davies versity of Nairobi. Still later, she of Life won the Best in Show was elected to Parliament with 98 Belt movement, which consisted award in the August 2020 Juried percent of the vote. of organizing poor people, mostly Exhibit at the Art League Gal- Kenya had been denuded of its women and children, to collect lery in the Torpedo Factory Arts vegetation, its soil eroded from local seeds and restore the for- Center in Alexandria. Her work decades of timber exports, inter- ests. Her work ultimately earned has been featured in magazines, nal strife and intensive agriculture her a Nobel Peace Prize, the first cookbooks, menus, posters, text- that included vast cash crop plan- environmentalist and first African books and many children’s books. tations. Maathai started the Green woman to be awarded one. Davies explains that “my illustrations are done with ink line and bright watercolor washes and are School System to Phase Out very different from my fine art paintings, which tend to be looser Security, But Keep SROs PHOTO BY SALLY DAVIES SALLY BY PHOTO in style and on large canvases.” by Collin Riveillo More locally, she will be Labyrinth of Life by Sally Davies teaching Pre-K Art Exploration The Prince George’s County important.” Only 6 percent of classes for Greenbelt Recreation Public Schools (PGCPS) Board respondents selected “not impor- through Zoom in April and May. of Education voted on March 1 tant.” While the travails of the first in favor of the county’s Police The recommendation also three months of the pandemic Reform Task Force’s recommen- includes investment in mental made it difficult to make art, dation to keep School Resource health programs and restorative Davies compensated by making Officers (SROs) and eventually approaches to student discipline. hundreds of masks for both her phase out school security person- Shayla Adams-Stafford, a friends and frontline workers. In nel. The board decision was the newly elected board member her upcoming exhibit, Community one recommended by PGCPS for District 4, voted against the Spirit, at the Publick Playhouse CEO Monica Goldson. recommendation. “As an educator in Cheverly, April 1 to May 20, SROs are local police officers for over a decade, I relied heav- she hopes that her compositions who are contracted by the school ily on the school security guard “create a bond of community board through a Memorandum of in the school buildings to be the spirit … to show the planet as Understanding and placed inside eyes and ears on the ground to one whole place and an overall Leah Cohen schools to monitor the safety of know how we can support the compassionate community.” students and staff. They have students.” Cohen is a multi-talented artist crisis-intervention training and Board Member Belinda Queen who works in painting, printmak- all the legal powers of a regular was in favor of the Police Task ing and functional arts and also police officer. PGCPS contracts Force’s recommendation. “I feel teaches for Greenbelt Recreation 66 SROs according to a report that it’s a great recommendation,” since moving to Greenbelt in released by Goldson in January, she said. 2007. “Much of my artwork at School security personnel are The county’s next move is to this time is focused on design- security guards employed by construct a specific timeline and ing activities and lessons in fiber the county who see to students’ plan on how school security per- arts,” she said. “I’m also teach- safety. They do not carry guns sonnel will be phased out. ing a class in geometry and art. Embroidered heart felt bag by - Photos by Leah Cohen and only a few have arresting While Goldson supported the This semester, it’s focused on Leah Cohen powers and in PGCPS, just 66 of recommendation, the security is- modern art and in the spring the the 211 personnel employed can sue is not clear cut. “I will say focus will be on folk art. It’s arrest students. this as the CEO, and as a former great fun!” This decision comes after principal of two schools and an World culture is a passion as months of debate on whether assistant principal, there is value well, as she has explored Eastern schools should have officers with in all of our security staff that mandalas and Japanese decorative guns near students. presented today and as well as stitching, with the goal of work- In a survey sent out by Gold- our SROs. There’s no question ing in Native American weaving son, the community weighed about it, and the relationships that traditions. The arts, in this past in on the issue. Of the 13,000 they establish with our students is year of the pandemic, have en- respondents, 82 percent said that a value.” abled her to “incorporate mindful- SROs are “very important” or Collin Riveillo is a University ness and moments of celebration” “important.” Another 12 percent of Maryland student writing for into her coping mechanisms. In said the position was “somewhat the News Review. her Zoom stitchery classes, she certainly creates for her students an atmosphere of calmness, re- How Are We Doing in Spanish? inforcing concentration on the We at the Greenbelt News Review would like to know if you steady rhythm of the needlework read the Spanish translations that are posted every week on the – and total enjoyment of the cre- Greenbelt News Review website, greenbeltnewsreview.com. We ative moment. have a crack team of bilingual translators but we don’t know if To see works by these artists, Geometric art by Leah Cohen we have any readers. If you use the Spanish translations would visit the News Review Art Gal- you please leave us a note (in English or Spanish) at editor@ lery at greenbeltnewsreview.com/ greenbeltnewsreview.com. art-gallery. ¿Qué tal nos va con los artículos en español? En Greenbelt News Review nos gustaría saber si usted lee los artículos traducidos al español que se publican cada semana en el sitio web de Greenbelt News Review. Tenemos un excelente equipo de traductores bilingües, pero no sabemos si tenemos lectores. Si lee las traducciones en español, por favor mándenos una nota (en visit www.greenbeltnewsreview.com inglés o español) a [email protected]. ¡Gracias!