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Volume 62. Number 2 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 11tursday, December 3, 1998 . '• .. ' Cable Memo of Understanding OK'd Despite Many Complaints by Diane Oberg out a long-term contract. With pany would be entitled to a num Negotiations to renew Jones some reluctance stemming from ber of hearings with the burden Communications' cable television frustration with the service prob of proof on the city, not the franchise moved a step closer to lems and the lack of detail in the company. At an earlier meeting, completion with the Greenbelt MOU, council unanimously ap she had stated that these hearings City Council's approval of a proved the MOU. Council also could take a couple of years. memorandum of understanding introduced an ordinance extend- If they wished, other cable outlining the general terms of a companies could come in and contract at its November 23 regu- "overbuild," in essence to con 1ar meeting. Council also set Jones has hired a struct a second cable system in March 9 as the date for the refer consultant to look at the the city. However, no other endum on the annexation of entire system to see what company has sought to do so. Parkside at Greenbelt. must be done to The speakers at the public Cable Television hearing complained of long waits A coalition of county munici improve service on hold - Gerald Madison of palities and the county govern Ridge Road told of being on ment is negotiating a renewal of ing the current franchise agree hold for four hours before his the cable franchise agreement ment through February 1999 to call was answered. Torn Carter with Jones Communications. lbe allow time for completion of the of Laurel Hill Road said he had negotiators have reached agree franchise renewal negotiations. had more problems in five years ment on a Memorandum of Un Final action on that ordinance is with the cable system in derstanding (MOU) that outlines expected at the next council Greenbelt than he had experi the general structure of a fran meeting. enced in 15 years in chise renewal agreement. The Public Hearing Bladensburg. He said that he details will be worked out during During a public hearing held has found it quicker to drive to the negotiation of that agreement. early in the council meeting, Jones' office to report problems, The participating governments are most speakers raised concerns than it is to call them in by Toy Soldiers from Brownie Troop 5004 display their prize win now being asked to approve the with the quality of service cur phone. ning costumes for the "Best Parade Entry." rently being provided by the Jones Responds MOU as the framework for nego • photo by Tammy H. Lowry tiating the franchise agreement. company. However, Public Infor Karmen Bailey, government Th MOU IL for a IS.iear mation and Communications Co and community relations man renewal, with a review at year 8 ordinator Beverly Palau, the city's ager for Jones, acknowledsod Brownie Girl Scouts to ensure that the company is representative in these negotia that the company's response maintaining a "state-of-the-art" tions, told council that the Fed times have not been acceptable, Win Top Toy Parade system. Lee Afflerbach, an engi eral Communications Commis although she offered no explana neering consultant assisting the sion "makes it very difficult to tion for why things had gotten so by Tammy H. Lowry in glitter and glitz in their toy coalition, said that companies are tell a company to go away." If bad. She said that the company Brownie Troop 5004 soldier costumes, top hats and reluctant to make significant in the city were to refuse to renew hired 20 new customer service marched to their own beat as shiny black boots. In spite of vestments in cable systems with- the franchise agreement, the com- See CABLE, page 6 toy soldiers at the 7th Annual the blustery winds, the Brownies Holiday Toy Parade held at had fun and managed to display Beltway Plaza Mall on Satur their smiles throughout the Charrette Group Questions Work day, November 21, and walked event. The three younger sisters away with the $ I 00 grand prize of the Brownies, Kelli Lowry, for the "Best Parade Entry." age 4, Bianca Clement, age 4, In View of Metroland Plan Beltway Plaza Mall sponsored and Dana Holland, age 3, by Virginia Beauchamp 24, were full of questions about Reed said: "Now we've started to this annual event to kick off the marched in the front of the line. Between the third and fourth the value of their own enterprise put something on the table." He Prince George's County Toy Uniforms were sewn by Troop charrettes dealing with the of preparing guidelines, or a pre was pleased, he said, that the Drive and welcome the arrival of 5004 co-leader, Maria Killian Greenbelt Metro site and the sur ferred concept, for a Sectional team of companies assembled as Santa and Mrs. Claus. The pa Clement, with assistance from rounding area, a major public re Map Amendment (SMA) for the Metroland had been chosen by rade consisted of numerous enter Marjorie Jones, Jean Clement lations event, with much hoopla. same area. Although charrette the Washington Metro Area Tran tainers· including dog performers, and Charlotte Neal. major media attention, and politi participants during the next two sit Authority (WMATA) to de the Parkdale High School Band, Brownie Troop 5004 toy sol cians on display, occurred on Oc hours worked carefully through velop the combined site The the Northwestern High Porn Porn diers appearing in the parade tober 15. This spectacular was all previously identified issues to concepts presented would add Squad, the Eleanor Roosevelt were Amadea Clement, Jasmine hosted by a group of corpora reach consensus, many felt that "some vitality and some reality" High Step Dance Team, double Clement, Brittany Freeland, tions, known collectively as their attention to preserving the to tlie· Sector Plan process, he dutchers, a dancing stilt walker, a Ashley Harrod, Keyonia Hol Metroland Developers. LLC, that fragile wetlands environment had said. balloonol"ogist, the Redskinettes land, Breeanna Holmes, Kierra touted plans for an upscale re been finessed in the Metroland Nevertheless, Reed stressed and Junior Redskinettes, the Wiz Jenkins and Tai Lowry. The gional shopping mall and mixed design concepL that what had been presented was ards' Dance Team and many, Brownies' Troop Leaders are use property, to be called When "Chip" Reed, represent ''just a concept. We feel we're at many others. Tammy H. Lowry and Maria Greenbelt Station, on the site in ing the A. H. Smith Limited the beginning, and before the be The Brownies were adorned Killian-Clement. question. Partnership, addressed those ginning, stages of the process." Thus those present at the present after the charrette's The point was made again Greenbelt Metro Area Sector agenda had been completed, they later by Ault. "We're in an in Come Help Santa Light Planning Group's fourth charrette were all suddenly attentive. terim process," Ault said. ''This only nine days later, on October Reed, who had participated from is a vision plan. It's not set in Greenbelt's Holiday Tree stone at all." the beginning in the focus group, Friday, December 4 will mark the opening of Greenbelt's 27th Environmental Issues was aware that the elegant set of Annual Festival of Lights iThe opening ceremonies and holiday What Goes On Reed particularly stressed the drawings and maps prepared for tree lighting will be held at 7 p.m. outside the Municipal Build Fri., Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Fes importance of environmental is the media occasion varied from ing. The Greenbelt C mbined tioir and Greenbelt Concert tival of Lights Tree Lighting, the land use map still being sues as the site is developed. Band's brass choir will P!_'CSent traditional holiday music and car Municipal Building. These include both flood plain worked out by the planning oling. Santa will ma an a~ce with lights blazing and Sat., Sun., Dec. 5-6. group. Accompanying him at the concerns and wetlands, he noted. siren sounding, and h Ip to light a beautifully decorated munici Festival of Lights (see ad). (In the Metroland's Plan only 48 final charrette was Greg Ault pal tree. The Rccrc tion Department tll serve refreshments. Mon., Dec. 7, 7-9:30 acres have been designated for from EDAW, site planner and de Throughout the re t of the weekend traditional craft show, p.m. Greenbelt Metro Area park and recreational uses. Ac signer for Greenbelt Station who featuring wor~by "Over 50 artists and rafts people, will be Sector Planning Group Meet cording to staff from the Mary had prepared the press packet il open to shopper;i.at the Greenbelt Co~ity Center. ing. Municipal Building. land-National Capital Park and lustrations and design concept. Special pro rams for children on u day, December 8, Fri., Dec. 11, 12-2 p.m. Planning Commission, about 130 Introductory Concepts Wednesday, December 9 and December IO will high Retirement party for Al acres are considered environmen Thursday, Noting that throughout the light the three ff anzaa, Hanukkah, Markell, Community Center, tally sensitive.) nt onal holidays K year owners of the Smith prop and Christll\a$. ·pect1vely. Multi-purpose Room. McCarthy and Associates, erty had been urged to reveal For co P,l information see ad. plans for its future development, See CHARRETTE, page 7 Page2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, December 3, 1998 The Old Curmudgeon 11 Letters to the Editor
when you can cruise in front of Balzer. Doesn't Understand Lord and Taylor? And so what The service culminated with For some time, I have been will happen to the retail space a standing ovation for Muriel's puzzled by the lack of public in Beltway Plaza? Should we rendition from Beethoven. The comment on proposals for a expect the appearance of a majestic music seemed to re massive development at the white elephant soon? verberate through the sanctu Greenbelt Metro. Greenbelt will certainly have ary. It was a time to reflect Do you believe that the a plethora of theaters. There upon the true meaning of Metro bureaucracy and their de are 14 theaters at Beltway Plaza Thanksgiving - to worship velopment partners are too and four planned for the u.p the Lord in the beauty of holi powerful? Have you been scale mall. Perhaps we are de- ness as a community. It was an swayed by promises of "upscale 1udi ng ourselves if we really awesome experience! development"? believe that somehow the Old Margaret Benjamin Has any consideration been Greenbelt Theatre can survive given to the increased violent the competition. crime that will come with a For the privilege of shopping major development in the area? at Neiman Marcus or Great Greenbelt Kids Armed robberies, for example. Bloomingdale's we will have to We always hear the news As currently proposed, this endure increased traffic c9nges about the young people when I development will consist of ex ti on on a daily basis. How they are involved in a criminal actly the wrong things with re long does it take you to get offense. I think it is time we - .... gard to crime and traffic con down Greenbelt Road now? give some attention to the many (\------r-----./....____---- gestion - high rise apartments, Can you imagine what the in wonderful young people who are multiplex cinemas, parking ga terchange at 1-95 • and doing good deeds, like the teens rages, etc. Kenilworth Avenue will be from Roosevelt who spent their Are we foolish enough to be like? I personally do not shop Saturday raking yards for the dis influenced by the unlikely at any of the stores proposed abled and seniors who are unable promise of a Bloomingdale's in for the upscale mall. If I to do it. My yard and neighbor, Greenbelt? Who in our neigh wanted to shop at them, I'd Mr. Shinderman 's, took quite borhood can afford their high much rather travel to Bethesda awhile with 37 bags of leaves. prices? How often do you or Annapolis. Putting up with With John Taylor of GIVES, shop there now? Think about it. the traffic on an occasional ba they were busy all day around ---- .- We are being sold a bill of sis is much better than being Greenbelt. We want to thank all - goods by master salesmen who forced to live with it every day. the wonderful young people and are working solely for profit. And what about any environ God bless them all. A special "Greenbelt's Festival of Lights keeps getting brighter every In 1990, Metro officials, mental concerns pertaining to thanks to John Taylor for getting year .... !" standing in Greenbelt City this new mall? What about the all the kids together. Greenbelt is Council Chambers, said that wetlands around it? Well, ac great and you kids are the great donation. Along with my heart Resource Center of Maryland, 78% of the Smith property was cording to the Army Corps of est! felt gratitude I hope that the Inc. at 800-641-4376 or the classified wetlands or floodplain Engineers a wetland can be cre Alverta Shanahan many patients waiting for trans Transplant Recipients Interna and that it therefore could not ated anywhere. Not a problem. and Nat Shinderman plants will have the same oppor tional Organization, Inc. at 202- be developed. What nature can't do on its tunity to someday thank a donor 293-0980. They will be happy to Metro officials are on record own, the Corps of Engineers family. answer questions and describe the as having stated that Greenbelt can! Thanks I wish more people would simple proce~ure for organ dona had no right to give _input into P.~rhaps I'm just not being Dear People of Greenbelt, consider becoming organ donor,-. tion. its decision of who could de visionar , enffiraeln'g the iftevi- I want to ttianlc all of you wfio Think about how precious and Clarrissa Beall velop its part of the Metro Sta table future of our town. After have been so kind to me and my unpredictable life is. The more tion. The opposite is true - it all, the developers have prom family as we have been mourning potential organ donors there are, Holiday Hours is they who have no right to be ised us it will be wonderful. the loss of our beloved husband the more likely people's lives will land developers. You, They have said that since mi and father AI Nuzzo. He will be be saved should the need for a At Post Office Greenbelters, have the power to nority firms will do the devel greatly missed by all. transplant arise. Don't assume The Greenbelt Post Office has shape the future of Greenbelt, if opment, it will be beneficial to Lorraine Nuzzo and sons, that this will never happen to you extended its hours for the holiday you choose it. If not, the deci other local minority businesses Bob and A.J. or your loved ones. Please, think season. From December 7 to 23 sions will be made for you as well. (Would you explain ahead, become an organ donor, the hours will be: weekdays 8 based on individual greed and just how that would work in A Season of Thanks and share this important decision a.m,-6. p.m., Saturdays December profit. more detail, please?) The de Another holiday season is with your family. 12 and 19: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Clearly, I am angry. It is velopers have also promised For more information about Sundays December 13 and 20: jobs, jobs, jobs. If I'm not upon us, and I am looking for because I feel that bit by bit, ward to it in a different reality organ donation call the Transplant 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. mistaken, the vast majority of my home is being taken away than I used to. I now observe from me. But I honestly do not jobs in retail stores are mini mum wage or slightly above. several holiday thank you rituals. understand your thoughts on the First, having had a successful subject. I've seen a lot of 'help wanted' q~ signs in the restaurant busi liver transplant five and a half years ago, I am very thankful to Rick Meetre nesses along Greenbelt Road. be alive to enjoy another holiday I wish I were Dorothy. I News Review wish I could click my heels season. At Thanksgiving I of AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER fered thanks for the many bless three times and go back to the 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 Go Back To Home? ings of my life and for the home I thought I had. (301) 474-4131 unique opportunity God has given As I walk away from the There is a joke going Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 me to have a new life. Old Greenbelt Theatre this around. It is 'Where is the Elaine Skolnik, President, 19TT-1985 Then in December I will at President Emeritus, 1985· chilly evening, fallen leaves green in Greenbelt? It's in the tend the Johns Hopkins Hospital's swirling around my feet, I can developer's pocket.' Editor, Mary Lou Williamson, (301) 441-2662 Holiday Party for transplant pa Asst. Editor: Barbara Likowskl, (301) 474-8483 still hear Dorothy from the re Leslie Davies-Hilliard released 'Wizard of Oz' saying, tients. It is a festive, life~affirm News Editor: Elaine Skolnik, (301 ~ 982-9758 "There's no place like home! ing celebration attended by both STAFF Hopi Auerbach, Lekh Batra, Suzanne Batra, Virginia Beauchamp, Laura Beckert, Jan There's no place like home!" pre- and post-transplant patients. Brenner, Leigh cattertorr, Sharon Clauser, Joe Crossed, Pat Davis, Thelma deMola, Lorraine Can Greenbelt define what Splendid Celebration There I will see many transplant Doan, Bill Donahue, Eileen Famham,Tim Farris, Thomas Fishbeck, Catherine Francoeur, home is? The Community Thanksgiv survivors of all ages, and we will Kathleen Gallagher, Bob Garber, Al Geiger, Bemina Giese, James Gie5e, Lisa Goldman, Judy Goldstein, Luci Gorman, Patty H~il, J. Henson, Solange Hess, Lucille Howell, Elizabeth On one hand we are desper ing Celebration at the Mowatt congratulate ourselves on our Jay, Dennis Jelallan, Martha Kaufman, Julie Kander, Suzanne Krofchlk, Meta Lagerwerff, ately trying to save the Old Memorial United Methodist health and well-being. There will Sandra Lange, Betsy Likowskl, Pat McCoy, Emma Mendoza, Priscilla Mizanl, Mary Molen, Greenbelt Theatre from the dis Church on November 25 was also be patients waiting for trans Allee Murray, Nick Mydra, Judy Nelson, Diane Oberg, Millie O'Dea. l.J. Pad
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The company will be required to upgrade the system representatives in October and is within three years of the fran continuing to hire. In addition, chise renewal, extend the use of Jones' has hired a consultant to fiber opttc cable, and implement look at the entire system to see system status monitoring to what must be done to improve quickly identify outages and service. She admitted that the problem areas. Customers are to local operations 1s "light years be automatically credited for a away" from meeting their own full day's charges 1f the system is service standard of answenng 90 out for more than six hours percent of calls within 30 sec (pro-rated credits are to be given onds. Given the current level of for shorter outages). problems, she would not venture The agreement will also pro an estimate of when response vide customer service standards, times would be back to accept including response to telephone able levels. The company also calls, with monetary penalties for has 23 fewer technicians than it John G. Richardson noncompliance. The amounts of Miss Greenbelt, Joi Loretz, presented a trophy to the Greenbriar needs, she said, so that when such penalties have not yet been Community Association board of directors and thanked them for callers do get through they may established, although Palau said sponsoring her in the Miss Greenbelt Pageant. Left to right: Gary Richardson Honored still face lengthy waits for ser that they would increase daily. Thomas, Dorothy Pyles, Joi, John Lynch, and Barbara Smith. vice. The system will remain "dual By Air Traffic Assn. Afflerbach said that the prob cable" with A and B tracks. This John G. Richardson, a resi lem goes beyond the number of setup is not compatible with dent of Greenbelt and 36-year customer service representatives. cable~ready televisions and VCRs veteran of the air traffic control Typically, a cable company or with many universal remotes. community, has been honored should expect IO percent of its Bailey noted that many stores (as with the Clifford Burton Medal subscribers to call its service line well as Jones) sell remotes that lion Award for lifetime achieve during a month. Bailey noted will switch between the A and B ment by the Air Traffic Control that during September and Octo tracks. Afflerbach said that local Association. The award was ber the company received more jurisdictions do not have the au presented on Tuesday, Novem calls than it has subscribers. Both thority under FCC regulations to ber 3, during ATCA's 43rd an Bailey and Afflerbach concluded control the type of system pro nual convention in Atlantic that the long-term solution to the vided. In addition, it would be City. customer service problems is to necessary to reduce the number Richardson started as a con improve the underlying infrastruc of channels offered if the system troller in 1953 and completed ture of the system. Bailey said were converted to single cable. his federal service in 1989 as that the system problems are "ab (Councilmember Thomas White manager of the agency's Cen solutely not" a sign that Jones' is did not find this argument com tral Flow Control Facility in getting lax as it prepares to sell pelling describing many of the Washington, DC. He currently the system. She also explained channels on the basic service (the is senior consulting engineer for that the company is not being unscrambled B channels) as air traffic control programs with sold, but that Comcast is seeking ')unk.") Computer Sciences Corporation to purchase the shares previously New services will also be of (CSC) in Rockville. owned by Bell Canada, plus the fered, including a countywide In At the September Greenbriar Community Association Board At the ceremony Richardson chairman's super voting shares, stitutional Network and cable Meeting, John Lynch, president, presented Certificates of Appre was cited for his contributions which would give it control of modem service for Internet ac ciation to former Little Miss Greenbelt, Kimberly Wynkoop and in developing the concepts and the company. cess. Bailey noted that "We've former Junior Miss Greenbelt, Jessica O'Connor, for their assis design of the David J. Hurley MOU got to do better by yo~ if we tance at Greenl>riar events over the last year. Air Traffic Control System Palau said that the terms out want to sell yt>u additional s-er- Command Center in Herndon, lined in the memorandum of un- vices." VA, now considered the opera- tions cornerstone of the Na Traditional Monuments Cremation tional Airspace System. Winter /Holiday Blues Translate Spanish Funerals Service In his present position, Richardson leads the CSC soft Program at Laurel For Law Foundation ware development and design Laurel Regional Hospital is The Law Foundation of Prince Donald V. Borgwardt group responsible for traffic offering a free community pro George's County is seeking vol Funeral Home, P.A. flow management and auto gram entitled "Getting in the unteer Spanish/English translators. Family owned and operated mated sequencing systems. He Holiday Spirit" on Wednesday, For more information call Ellen is project manager of CSC's December 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 Bingham at 301-864-8353. 4400 Powder Mill Rd. Departure Spacing Program p.m. in the hospital's J. Russell Beltsville, Md. 20705-2751 Pre-Need Counseling (DSP), which was prototyped Jones Room. (301) 937-1707 By Appqintment and field-tested at Los Angeles David Homme, LCSW-C, based airports and currently is will discuss the differences be being installed and implemented tween depression and the winter by the FAA in the New York blues, how to minimize the City and Philadelphia areas. blues, and how to make sure DSP provided visual display of that one's holiday expectations current/future predicted flights, are not too high. identifying each flight with an To register, call Public Af appropriate FAA flight plan and fairs and Development at 301- control information. 497-7914 or 410-792-7636. The Richardsons have three sons, two of whom are air traf- MJJt/!.. .JM.o~ .Jd~ fie controllers. ,I\~~'",,,~~'" lf.c------~ Not sure what to
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Those having served Deceased volunteers Ben which specializes in environmen make a very serious study." He Members of the many and 10 to 20 years (12) received an Rosenzweig, Al Herling, Dial Sil tal matters, has been engaged to appraised the site as "fantastic" various Greenbelt Advisory engraved free-standing plaque. vers, Rev. Kenneth Buker and lead this study for Metroland, for retail opportunities. boards and committees were And those having served more Tony Pisano will each have a tree Reed said. 1bey will be working Ault praised its promise as a treated to a buffet supper on than 20 years (6) received a min planted in the city in their closely with the Maryland De model for smart growth, the Sunday evening, November 22, iature Mother and Child statue. memory. partment of Natural Resources, Maryland initiative that encour at the Community Center. The the U.S. Army Corps of Engi ages and- manages urban growth affair, catered by Jo Sherill and neers, and the Maryland Depart where transit facilities are already sponsored by the city, was to ment of the Environment to in place. Ault praised the State honor all volunteers, past and evaluate these aspects of the of Maryland in this regard as a present, who have served on of property and accommodate future national leader, ficial city boards and commit development to them. Charrette Resolution tees. Design Concept Thirty-seven persons attended Mayor Judith Davis, assisted Ault's presentation emphasized the final charrette. Of these 14 by the rest of the city council, the mixed use development his were Sector Planning Group awarded thirty-two service pins to planning team was trying to put members and 10 professional people presently serving on together. On the preliminary map planners and municipal represen boards and committees. Twenty he showed what was expected to tatives. Others were members of people received five-year pins; be "a very animated streetscape." the public. seven received I 0-year pins; three Most of it south of the major de They endorsed the Preferred received 15-year pins. Hugh Part of the crowd enjoying the program at the buffet supper hon partment stores would be pedes Concept previously developed Jascourt received a 20-year pin .oring the Greenbelt Advisory boards and committee volunteers. trian space, he said. With nearby following one major, and several and Joe Wilkinson received a 25- - photo by Bev Palau parking structures, most cars minor, revisions. At Greenbelt's year pin. would be off the streets. "Cars urging, all retail components from Former volunteers who retired would be second; people, first," the so-called node at Springhill within the last year received a he said. Currently the planning Drive and Cherrywood Lane, certificate suitable for framing. team was looking at a "riverine seen as a secondary focal point Retired volunteers (14) having parkway" through the Smith tract, stimulating pedestrian movement served five to ten years received which is shown on the Metroland to the Metro site, would be elimi a watch with the Greenbelt logo design as a series of ponds and nated. possible lake. But he Other elements of the pre acknowleged that stormwater ferred concept include: l) passive management issues and maybe recreational uses, such as inter linking the core area with the wetlands reclamations, requiring pretive wildlife overlooks and USDA headquarters, Lake further study, might alter these hiker-biker trails within the envi~ Artemesia, and the Hollywood options. ronmentally sensitive area, and community; and increased transit At the north end, on the wetlands mitigation within the In mobility options at the Metro sta present Metro parking lot, the dian Creek watershed; 2) Beltway tion; 9) an internal road, around plan envisions as many as four access; 3) mixed-use develop 800 feet east of the railroad, con upscale retail stores and a hotel. ment, including residential, retail, necting WMATA and Greenbelt Al Cousin accepts a Mother and Child statue, in honor of his 20 Companies of this quality, man office, hotel, public facilities and Road; l 0) revitalization of the dated in CB 35, typically invest years on the Community Relations Advisory Board, from the city open space; 4) a staged redevel Greenbelt Road corridor, includ council at a buffet supper for the advisory board and committee as much as $20 million in archi opment of Springhill Lake; 5) pe ing four "gateways" and attractive tectural and site planning, Reed members November 22. destrian linkage between signage; I I) revitalization of the - photo by Bev Palau said, answering a question about Springhill Lake and Beltway commercial district in Hollywood; the possible architectural design Plaza; 6) completion of the pro 12) eventual replacement of the Bring Holiday Cheer to Homes, Hospitals . for Greenbelt Station. 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I Viking $969 The U.S.A. For Less Schweppes 69C Michelles WHEN: Thursday. Dec, 10th. 7pm Lunchbox ! WHERE; Senior Conference Room, Wfl This Coupon & $7.50 Mn l'lrtlla.se. EXCMilg Coupon lems. Kaiser Breaded . ._, Than II e Minute. Mixers I $139 Pasta Greenbelt Community Center I Lmil 1Per Customer Fruit Drinks !M~ ,J~M~ .AtJd.-Ma-' J~ Ginger Ale-Tonic.Club . FLEMING YOO< PSC 1134, PO BOX 589, YOAK, PA 17406-0589 Rolls Haddo~k FilleU oz. Assorted .J 6 k. 16 3 pk. '~w·~-,,~~..,..°"~W'i L------1 1,ter L ------·----- Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, December 3, 1998 The Sound Scene "Wizard" Still Popular, by Nick Mydra Favorite Russian Masters was More Festivals Planned the theme of the concert Saturday by Altoria Bell Ross "It's great. It's quality," November 21 at High Point High The owner of the Old Johnson said. "It's good to School. Greenbelt Theater had much to have the color restored." The Prince George's Philhar be grateful for this Thanksgiv Incentives Offered monic with Charles Ellis as con ing. Movie goers took enough To keep the momentum go ductor started the 8 p.m. concert time out from their turkey din ing, Sanchez is offering his with Rachmaninoff and concluded ners to see "The Wizard of Oz" customers an incentive to re the second half with Shostakovich. this past week. turn. Last week, the theater Rachmaninoff's selection was the "That was pretty good," said began giving out frequent piano Concerto #2 in C minor, Paul Sanchez of the movie's at movie coupons. The patron opus 18. Eric Conway was the tendance in its fourth week. presents the coupon at each pianist. He said the turnout was 20 per visit and after the fifth movie, Russians have a thing about cent above that of the newer he gets in free. music, reflecting their long and in teresting history. Words like pas People attending "My Sister's Sister" in the community center, movie, "Practical Magic" that More special events are ten pick up information on mental illness. - photo by Judy Nelson also shared the theater. He said tatively being scheduled for sion and fire come to mind. Bar he hoped the classic that will this month's "Classic Movie ing one's soul and giving the mu Leonard Bernstein and the "Linear Expressions" continue to show during this Week." On Friday, December sic emotion are the bread and but children's concerts, Ellis gave a week had attracted new movie 18, members of the Greenbelt ter of their music writing. Dr. brief history of the piece and had Exhibit at Montpelier goers who would come back. City Council, Governor Parris Conway must have been out sick the orchestra play parts to show Montpelier Cultural Arts Cen "Time will tell." Glendening, and county offi the day they taught about Russian what Dmitri had in mind. The ter resident artists Sushama One new customer may very cials have been invited to a composers because his performance Philharmonic has a good string Parikh and Pamela Lawton will well. Martha Loutsch who had ribbon cutting ceremony to could only be called uninspired, section and I must say it was a join forces for an exhibit titled moved from Minnesota to kick off the showing of "The colorless, and lacking in passion - good job, well done. "Linear Expressions," to be on Greenbelt a week ago enjoyed King and I" on December 18 he may have hit all the notes, but Before the concert, County display through December 31. A seeing the movie on Friday, and 19 and "The Sound of it's what you do with those notes Councilwoman Audrey E. Scott re public reception to honor both November 27, so did her nine Music" on December 20 that make it interesting. I was told ceived an honor from the Philhar artists will be held on December year-old daughter, Annie. through 23. W. Bowman by another concert-goer who is fa monic by the dedication of first 6 from 2 - 4 p.m. "It was good because it was Ferguson, city senior manage miliar with the piano that he made chair second violin in her name for For more information please on a big screen," she said. Her ment analyst, said these plans a number of mistakes. The Phil her support of the arts. call 301-953- I 993 or 410-792- four-year-old sister Mary liked are still in the making that harmonic backing him up, because the movie for another reason, also include possible free give of the acoustics, had to ease up or "The witch," she said. Loutsch aways such as concessions and they would have drowned Eric said because of her family's CD soundtracks of the musi Conway's piano efforts. positive experience, she had cals. The second half featured the signed up with Friends of the The film festivals continue Philharmonic and Dmitri Greenbelt Theater. She is not into the new year. On January Shostakovich's Symphony #5, opus alone. More than 300 people 22, the theater will feature 47. Under Charles Ellis the orches are on the mailing list, and Alfred Hitchcock movies. tra was able to give the #5 the at close to 50 have joined, said tention it deserved. Reminiscent of Sarah Schaffer, the spokes woman for the Save the New Deal Cafe Greenbelt Theater campaign and Open Music Greenbelt recreation coordina Fri. & Sot 8:30 pm tor. Todd Johnson of Greenbelt 7-11 pm . No cover said not only had his wife, Lil, - Friday, December 4 Myriad,I featuring Gina Desimone & joined the group, but had seen lzolda Tractenberg. An eclectic mix of the movie twice with their acousfic, folk, jazz & blues daughters. His family encour Saturday, December 5 Tracy McDonnell, from the group aged him and his brother-in-law Estrogenic performing her solo act on Joe Levy of Chicago to see it. guitar & keyboard Sunday, December 6 Closed Friday, December 11 Swivel, youthful & exciting great voice, new songs recommended by Fire Dean String Quartet Holds Saturday, December 12 Trimuphant return of Tom & Cal Friday, December 18 Jeff King & Friends, great bluegrass music An Open Rehearsal & folk-1998 WAMY nominee The Guarneri String Quartet Saturday, December 19 Cliff Art, Jazzy & experimental, foreign yet familiar-a whole new sound will hold an open rehearsal on Fri & Sat, December 25 & 26 Closed Monday, December 7 at 7 p.m. in the Ulrich Recital Hall of the Donations for Musicians Encouraged Tawes Fine Arts Building. No Brunch this Sunday, Dec. 6 They will be reading through Greenbelt Community Center Quintet for Trumpet and Strings (301) 474-5642 (1990), by Eric Ewazen, with Chris Gekker on trumpet. They will also rehearse Anton Dvorak's Terzetto for Two Vio lins and Viola in C Major, Op. 74. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. For additional information call 301- 405 1150 or e-mail to [email protected]. Greenbelt Arts Center Auditions for Sons of York Winter Jazz Showcase Written by: Katherine Dubois At National Archives Directed by: Ginny Zanner The University of Maryland December 7th and 8th 7:00-9:00 PM School of Music will present the Casting: Annual Winter Jazz Showcase on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 12 MEN (ages 12 and up) p.m. at the National Archjves and 6 WOMEN (ages 16 and up) Records Administration at Col lege Park. Big Band music from Think history is boring? the swing era to the most con Think the British Royals are going downhill? temporary will be performed, in c I ud in g works by Hancock, The author of ''York 8, Lancaster 6" resumes her Davis, Coltrane and others. Ad Intimate family soap opera of the English crown mission is free; no tickets are re during the War of the Roses, complete with editorial quired. For directions and infor commentaries by the ancestors of today's tabloid mation call 30 l -405-1150. journalists. P:,. Cold readinp from the script. ::~:!~~/# ... HHT/#1 i Head shots welcome but not neces&1r . TIii #IWS HV/fW .~ The G(IIIHll»II Art• Qmt,c . 101-.•1t-flll . A. . 123 Centerway Greenbelt (next to the Poet Office) -.~~.,"!\:~}l;:t. .~11;:{..~)K.'-.:.t,;,i,.. . For more lnfonnatlon call 301 441-8770 Thursday, December 3, 1998 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11 French Program at Roosevelt Student Writers Win ACE Seeks More Book Donations to Schools For their Books The Greenbelt Advisory Com stores - Bookland in Beltway - Plaza and Crown Books at Pulled from Consideration by Carolyn Price mittee on Education (ACE) spon sors two programs for Greenbelt Greenway Center. If donors by Mary Moien 1t may be necessary to consult The Write-A-Book Festival, an citizens that support the local wish to honor a special student School Superintendent Jerome with the National Association for annual event in Prince George's schools - the Buy-A-Book pro or person, bookplates are avail County schools, held an awards Clark temporarily pulled from the Advancement of Colored gram and the ACE scholarship able at the schools or from ACE ceremony for the winners on consideration the establishment of People (NAACP) on changes in program. People looking for committee members. November 5 at Eleanor Roosevelt a French immersion program at a magnet programs. Clark re ways to support their local In 1998, ACE offered its first High School. high school in the northern area sponded that the NAACP had schools or honor a special teacher two scholarships to the students of the county dunng the Novem been requested in general to par Among the winners from 39 during the holiday season may receiving ACE awards from ber 19 meeting of the Prince ticipate and provide input within county elementary, middle and wish to participate in these pro Eleanor Roosevelt High School. George's County Board of Educa the frameY.-ork of the Committee high schools were three students grams. The $500 scholarships were for tion. This proposal had been an of I 00 and had declined to do so. from Greenbelt Middle School Through the Buy-A-Book pro the students' continuing educa nounced at the October board Greenbelt school board mem and two from Eleanor Roosevelt gram, people can add to the edu tion. ACE plans to continue the meeting and was slated for a vote ber Suzanne Plogman described High School. cational resources at the schools scholarship program and is seek at the November meeting. the participation drop off from From Greenbelt Middle Greenbelt children attend as their ing donations from Greenbelt History middle school to high school for School, Honorable Mention in the neighborhood school by purchas citizens, community leaders and Rogers Heights Elementary the program at Central. Another Picture Story Book category went ing books for the schools' librar businesses. Donations may be School has, for some years, been member, Doyle Niemann, dis to 7th grader Alhaji A. Sall for ies. ACE has collected a wish sent to ACE at the City of a designated French immersion puted this indicating that about "The New Boy," a picture story list from the schools, which is Greenbelt offices, 25 Crescent elementary school for the Magnet 50 percent of the students who book. available at Greenbelt's two book- Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Program. As students finished were slated to go to the French Jonathan Flores, 7th grade, re their elementary school years immersion program at Central did ceived an Honorable Mention for . . there, these students were as go there, with approximately 25 his book "My Brother's Not from signed to Greenbell Middle percent going to Roosevelt, pre this Planet," in the Illustrated Fic GHI FALL GUTTER School and a French immersion sumably for the science and tech tion category. program was established there. nology program instead of staying Two students, Katie Shin and CLEANING PROGRAM Now these students are slated to m the French immersion program. Jiyeun Kwon, co-authored a book graduate and move on to Central School board chairman, Alvin of poetry titled "Adventures" and Greenbelt Homes, Inc. will continue its fall roof and gutter High School for the final level of Thornton, effectively brought the received a third place win. the program. However, parents issue to a close by arguing that Eleanor Roosevelt High cleaning program during the week of December 7-11, 1998. have requested that students be Clark had brought no data to sup School student Solmaz Zabiheian, Courts included for cleaning that week are: moved to Eleanor Roosevelt High port the need for a northern area grade 12, won first place for her • 10 Court Crescent Road School instead of going to Cen program. only the concerns of picture story book, "My Special • 9, 11, 12, 13, & 14 Courts of Hillside Road tral High School which is in the parents. Among other issues, he New Year" and 12th grader • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 8 Courts of Laurel Hill Road central area of the county. questioned how much staff and Charligne Lee won third place for • 135-A & 135-B Northway Meeting funds would be needed to estab her picture story book, "Korean • All Courts on Plateau Place At the ovember meeting lish another program. At this New Year." • 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, & 19 Courts of Ridge Road Clark indicated that this issue stage, Clark agreed to pull his The students all received med • 55 through 62 Courts Ridge Road may not be decided in one meet recommendation from consider als and engraved plaques. • 1 & 2 Courts Westway ing. He proposed that the Com ation at the present time. The Write-A-Book Festival is • 3 through 8 Woodland Way mittee of I 00 review the plan and Plogman then asked him not to sponsored by the county Office of • l, 2, and 4 Courts Southway respond. He is interested in pull the recommendation as she Library Media Services and the Weekly cleaning schedules for the remainder of the program Educational Media Association of maintaining diversity but com felt that there were enough votes will be posted in the News Review on a weekly basis. If you mented that citizens must be to pass it with a possible amend Prince George's County. There have any question, please contact the project supeivisor, Bob heard also. School board mem ment, but the issue remained were a total of 1,050 entries. Tucker on (301) 474-6011. ber Kenneth Johnson opined that pulled.
Twenty-seventh Annual Festival of Lights Greenbelt Recreation Department 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 (.301)397-2200 $ Recorded Info: (301)474-5525
The Festival of Lights is a celebration of holiday events held throughout the month of December. Regardless of the origin of our individual customs and traditions, we welcome the participation of everyone in our community. Come celebrate together as family, friends and neighbors in the spirit of this special season and the Festival of Lights.
OPENING CEREMONIES AND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING VIDEOTAPED SEASONS GREETINGS Friday, December 4, 7:00pm Saturday, December 5, 10:00am - 5:00pm Greenbelt Municipal Building Sunday, December 6, ll;0Oam - 4:00pm All ages welcome. FREE. Greenbelt Community Center, GATE Studio Enjoy seasonal selections b) the Greenbelt Concert Band's brass choir and the All ages welcome. $10.00/tape plus s/hfor mailing. Gree11belt Combi11ed Choir. Santa will arrive with lights and siren for the ceremonial Stuc/io open during tlze craft show or by appointment to preserve your holiday message. lighti11g of the tree. Refreshments. Information: (301) 507-6581 Hosted by: Greenbelt Access Television Hosted by: The City of Greenbelt and the Greenbelt Recreation Department ARTIST OPEN HOUSE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST WITH SANT Sunday, December 6, 12:00noon - 5:00pm Saturday, December 5, 7:00am - 12:00noon Greenbelt Community Center, artists studios Greenbelt Fire Hall The studio doors are open, and artists are available to meet, greet and show their wares. Advance sales: $4.00/adull, 2.00/ages 6-12 Come explore these unique and always evolving areas of the community center. At the door: $5.00/adult, $3.00/ages 6-12 Hosted by: resident artists and the Greenbelt Recreation Department All you can eat pancakes, sausage and beverages. Chat and pictures with Santa. information: Joe Wilkinson ( 30/) 474-6893. CELEBRATE DIVERSITY Hosted by: Greenbelt Lions Club in cooperation with American Legion Post #136 and Tuesday, December 8, 4:30pm - 5:30pm (Kwanzaa) the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliaf)'. Wednesday, December 9, 4:30pm - 5:30pm (Hanukkah) .... Thursday, December 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm (Christmas) $ HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW AND SALE Greenbelt Youth Center CHILDREN'S CRAFT ROOM (Saturday only) Ages: 4 - 12. $2.00/workshop. Saturday, December 5, 10:00am - 5:00pm Register in advance for this new and informative kids program. Learn and create in the Sunday, December 6, 11:00am -4:00pm holiday traditions of Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas. Greenbelt Community Center Hosted by: Greenbelt Recreation Department All ages welcome. FREE. Over fifty crafters will exhibit their wares. Children, pre-school NORTH POLE CALLING $ and over, can create holiday crafts while parents shop, 10am- Tuesday, December 8 - Thursday, December 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm 2pm. Concession provided by Greenbelt Arts Center. Ages: pre-school - second grade. FREE. Hosted by: Greenbelt Recreation Department Chat with Santa on the phone. Complete and return flier to recreation office by December 4. Fliers at city recreation centers. Hosted by: Greenbelt Recreation Department s~·LLStJ1tS ~'ie&&71'1/J/;S * ji·om the .ltayor & City ~Olllll"il of Greenbelt mulJhe c;;,~. 7 'V?· Greenbelt Uecreatron Department! * ff Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, December 3, 1998 City Notes Weapon taken from inside a vehicle. Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 8100 block of Mandan Road, Asphalt cracks were sealed - Nov. 23, 9:33 am., a 15-year-old Nov. 23, 6:47 p.m., two doors of a in Greenbelt East. Graffiti was POLICE BLOTTER female nonresident was arrested townhome were damaged in at removed from the Spellman after entering an office, pulling a tempts to gain entry. Overpass. "No parking" signs Based on Information Released by the Greenbelt Police Department steak knife from her pocket, and Vehicle Crimes were fabricated and replaced in stating "I'm going to hurt some 9 I 00 block of Edmonston Ter various areas. Crosswalk signs Assault 28 Crescent Road, Nov. 23, one." The youth was charged on race, Nov. 20, a dark green 1997 were also fabricated and re 7-11 store in the 6900 block of 7:39 p.m., a woman was walking petition and released to Juvenile Honda Accord 4S with Maryland placed on Crescent Road and Goodluck Road, Nov. 21 , 9:05 alone near the playground, looking Services. tags AAK 453 was stolen. Breezewood Drive. Leaves a.m., a man entered the store, for an item she had forgotten ear Drugs · I00 block of Westway, Nov. 22, were vacuumed in Lakewood switched the price tags of two lier. A young man approached her 7500 block of Mandan Road, a red 1988 Oldsmobile with New and around the city. Leaf col items, placing the less expensive from behind, grabbed her shoulder, Nov. 23, 9:47 p.m., a 33-year-old Jersey tags YF158Y was stolen. lections were posted for next tag on a bag of dog food, and and spun her around to face him. male nonresident was arrested af Vandalisms to, thefts from, and week. The staff has been then proceeded to the cash register. He held one hand under his jacket ter officers responded to a call re attempted thefts of vehicles were decorating the Community The cashier told the person that he and grabbed the victim's purse. porting a suspicious person at reported in the following areas: Center for the holiday season. had seen him switch the tags and The victim thought she saw a tempting to break into a car. He Greenbelt Metro station, 9000 A clogged waterline in front of would charge him the full amount. knife in the man's hand partially was not the owner of the vehicle, block of Breezewood Terrace, the Co-op parking lot that had The man then spat on the cashier, concealed inside the jacket. He and he was left with the Depart Maplewood Place, Maplewood accumulated mud has been re threw a cigarette lighter display at ran toward Southway, at which ment of Corrections for a hearing Court, 9100 block of Edmonston paired. him, and threatened to shoot him. time the victim yelled to him to after being found to ppssess co Road, Lakeside Drive, Lakecrest Autumn, winter, spring were The man went to his vehicle and take her wallet but not her purse. caine. Drive, Ridge Road, Crescent Road, key words for Greenbelt Public retrieved a handgun. Meanwhile, He stopped and dumped the purse Burglary and Theft and Southway. Works activities during the out, taking the wallet and continu Jeeper's! in Beltway Plaza week ending November 13. ing on his way. He took a wallet Mall, Nov. 21, 7:38 p.m., three in INTERNET BUSINESS OP Autumn work consisted of leaf Hotline on Drugs which contained only identification cidents in which children's coats PORTUNITIES - Tips for removal in the Boxwood Vil cards. The wallet was later recov were stolen from a table in the Consumers. Earn big $$ sell lage subdivision and cleaning The Greenbelt Police De ered on the sidewalk near the 11 partment needs the help of party room were reported. ing Net-related products or ser the Greenbelt War Memorial court of Ridge Road. The robber vices. Investigate all earnings residents. Any citizen with 7700 block of Hanover Park grounds in preparation for .the got nothing of value in the inci claims. Talk with others who information about possible way, Nov. 22, 9:05 p.m., several Veteran's Day Services. Win dent and the victim was not have purchased the opportu drug activity in the city is items of jewelry were reportedly ter work consisted of preparing harmed. The suspect is described taken from a residence. There nity. A public service message snow removal route maps for encouraged to call the as a black male 16 to 18 years of were no signs of forced entry. from the Federal Trade Com the plow crews and repairing Greenbelt Narcotics Hot Line age, 5' 10", and 140 lbs., with at 301-507-6522. Callers 31 court of Ridge Road, Nov. mission. snow removal equipment. To black hair and wearing a blue 23, 4:25 p.m., an unsecured garage have the flowers that bloom in may remain anonymous. hooded sweatshirt and light-colored was entered and a flashlight was the spring, the Horticulture pants. Leonard & Holley Wallace Crew planted 3,200 tulip bulbs the cashier fled to the rear of the Jeannie Smith and 800 pansies in the median store. The man re-entered the beds of Southway and prepared store but was stopped by a witness the entrance beds at Greenbriar from going any farther. He then for planting 300 tulips and 600 left the store and drove away in pansies. his vehicle. The suspect is de In other work, the Parks scribed as a black male, 25 years PHONE: 301-345-0598 • FAX: 301-474-3508 HOURS: M-T 9-10 • F, S 9-11 Crew and Special Details old, 5'6" and 190 lbs., with black spread and compacted gravel hair and brown eyes and wearing a Thanksgiving Day Specials dust applied to the Lake Park black jacket and gray pants. The path in order to create a vehicle was an older-model Nissan smoother surface. Signs and 2H, dark gray or black, with no poles removed during construc front tag displayed. The rear tag Canadian Mist tion on Northway and Hillside appeared to be a Maryland regis Whiskey were replaced. tration plate. Bourbon 3 The Parks Crew continued Be 6200 block of Springhill Court, 9 ---· Roo construction of new picnic Nov. 24, 4:50 p.m., a 16-year-old SJ I 9 1.75L s17ss 1.75 L tables and the batting cage on 2 br frame with large deck with benches. boy was walking out of his build Refinished hardwood firs. & more. Currently Braden Field. ing and heard someone call his being renovated - Major upgrades! $39,900 Special Operations Crew in Tanqueray Gordon's name. He looked and saw a youth Brick townhome with refinished hardwood s tall ed a new sign at the whom he did not know running floors, new carpet downstairs and many Lakecrest Drive tennis courts toward him. The youth punched Gin Vodka upgrades. Free lillypond included! $69,900 and cleaned graffiti from a the victim on the right side of his 99 99 1 bedroom lower level unit with hardwood sidewalk on Ridge Road. face, causing him to become dis 1.75L floors throughout Adjacent to Beltsville Ag. $26 1.75L Sf 0 Res. Center; enjoy quiet walks. $25,900 By using Bill Phelan's ca oriented. Three other juveniles nt>e, the Horticultural Crew then joined the first in the assault Sohl or Settled In ''98 ,· ' ' .. were able to clean up debris The victim stated that he had seen Castillo Rum Peachtree 111 lakeslde • 7749 G,eeobrook • that had been thrown in the the suspects before but did not (Gold, Silver or Spiced) lake. They also replaced the Schnapps 58-0 ~dge • 2t-M Rldge • S..U know them. The victim was laurel HUI • 13..f: Laurel• Hlll • S-J plantings at Roosevelt Center treated at the hospital for cuts and S7ss Plateau • 7•Dftes~h • 73-l Ridge damaged by vandalism. abrasions. s99s 1.75 L 750 ML • 6-N HIUs~ • 19,-F Rfd'® • a&-F Robbery Ri4ge • ·21·H Rktge • 4H Ridge • Freixenet Brut 31-A Ridge • 33•$ FUdge • 1·A Kendall Jackson Northway • 1H RklQe • 56..a .Ridge or Extra Day • 29~A Ridge • 13-G HUfsldt • 13-V Chardonnay Hillside • 5-G Gardenway • 14-G Marie Amos Dobyns, M.D. Laurel Hill • 4..C Plateau • 16-T Champagne Ridge • 15-P Laurel -HUI • 54-G (Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics) 9 99 Ridge • 11 •I< Laurel Hilt • 18..J Ridge SJ J 9 750ML s7 750ML • 53-R f:lkfge • 14-V Laurel Hlll • H Laurel Hilt• 7-KResearct, • 7-J Announces SouthWay • 4°0 ~ta Hill • 24-E Chateau Ste. Michelle 750 ML Ridge • 57-& Ridge • 36•8 Rldge • The Opening of her New Practice and the 11-N laurel HUI• 16-P Ridge • 44-1. Relocation of her Office to: Cabernet Sauvignon s1oss Ridge • 71-E Ridge• 57-S Ridge • 8-F Plateau • 8-E Laurel Httl • 3-K Chardonnay s3ss Plateau • 7-G Laurel Hill • 9-J Laurel 7350 Van Dusen Road, Suite 430 H~I • 8-8 Researcb • 7-C Laurel Hill uurel, Maryland 20707 IIEEllS 2 br home with major UIJllrades incl. fresh (Laurel Medical Arts Pav/llon next to Ldurel Hospital) paint, IKEA cabinets and modem appl. Laroecustom deck & large shed. $41.990 and Molson Golden, Ice & Light Beers 3 br block unit with brick patio. Owner has added improvements including new appliances. Garage and more! $57,990 3830 Ten Oaks Road 12 pack Case Glenelg, Maryland 21737 Btls s15ss Btls 2 Bedroom townhome that backs to woods with newer appliances and fresh paint throughout Vacant and ready. just $41,900 Saranac " 12" Beers of 2 bedroom frame unit with new carpet and Call for an appointment today! fresh paint. Sought-after wide floorplan. 301-549-1401 Chrishnas Plenty of convenient parking. $45.900 2 bedroom masoray block townhome • great location. Washer and d!yer Included. 410-880-1492 SJ J99 12 pack Btls Owners have painted throughout $52,900 Accepts most insurance and HMO's Christmas Gift Items, Other Liquor, Wine & Beer Specials Available Over fifteen years of experience in practice and a commitment to REAL TY 1 Integrity, Qua/tty and Personal Attention that ensures "The Patient Sale Good Thru Always Comes First ~ December 9 , 1998 982-0044 www.greenbelt.com/homes Thursday, December 3, 1998 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 13 Association. This is the fif Local Photographer Aviation Museum teenth year that the city has re ceived this award, which is the Exhibits at Borders Hosts Lecture Series highest recognition in financial There will be a show of exhi On Sunday, December 13 at reporting. Williams praised the bition photographs by Greenbelt 2 p.m., the College Park Avia employees of the finance de photographer Timothy Edberg tion Museum will begin its partment for their work. capturing the natural beauty of lecture series with Tom As part of the consent this vast country. The show will Crouch, senior curator of the agenda, council accepted the run through December 31 at Bor National Air and Space Mu Advisory Committee on ders Books of Bowie, located in seum. Education's report on the the Bowie Gateway Center near Crouch, an award-winning county school system's capital the intersection of highways 50 author, will present "Why improvement program and di and 301. A reception for the art Wilbur and Orville?" After rected staff to prepare a letter ist will be held on Thursday, De the talk participants will have to the Board of Education ask cember JO, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., an opportunity to ask ques ing for an explanation of why at which light refreshments will tions. Refreshments will be the renovation of Greenbelt be served. served. Middle School was reduced to The images Edberg will Reservations are requested. twenty-second in the priority present focus on views of nature, There is a fee. Sylvia Lewis, right, presents Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt list. both grand and intimate, taken For further information, call Democratic Club donation to Mayor Davis for the city's emer Also approved on the con from coast to coast across the 301-864-6029 (TTY 301-864- gency assistance fund. sent agenda: an agreement country. He hopes to share with 4765) or visit the website • photo by Mary Moien with P&G Theaters providing the viewer the appreciation of the www.pgparks.com: for the city to sponsor two to diversity of scenic beauty the na four film festivals at the tion has to offer, and to remind Council Sets Referendum Roosevelt Cen1er theater be the viewer of the preciousness of tween December 1998 and June the land. For Parkside Annexation 1999 for a total cost of City employees will be Home f4 Business $20,000. In return, the theater by Diane Oberg also did not see any need to granted a "floating holiday" to Improvements is to remain open and showing At its November 23 meeting, rush, and, in the end, voted for be used between now and June films through June, and to WISLER CONSTRUCTION the Greenbelt City Council set the March 9 date. 30. make some improvements to an early date for the annexation Turnbull disagreed and ar The report of the Senior Drywall• Painting• Carpentry the theater. If the theater does • Acoustical Ceiling referendum, hired consultants to gued for a November vote. He Citizen Advisory Committee's close, however, the city will • Tile • Etc. help study the Greenbelt Station said that he could not justify annual forum was referred to have right of first refusal to Licensed • Bonded • Insured development plans and ques the co l, distraction and special staff for evaluation and com purchase the theater's equip MHIC #40475 301-345-1261 tioned why the renovation of attention that putting the refer ment. Greenbelt Middle School has endum on the "fast track" ment and furnishings. been set back. would entail. Asking taxpayers On a 4-1 vote with to spend $5,000 on a special Councilmember Alan Turnbull election "adds insult to injury," opposed, council set March 9 he said. This Year Your Gift Won't as the date for the referendum Development near Metro on the annexation of Parkside Council unanimously ap at Greenbelt. Under state law, proved contracting with the earliest the election could Greenhorne and O'Mara, and End Up in the Closet ... be held would be February 5. Systems Analy is, Inc. as con City Manager Michael sultants relating to the proposed McLaughlin ·ugge ·ted allowing development near the Metro Just in the Garage. slightly more time to ensure Station. Greenhorne and that all legal notifica:ion re O'Mara will provide transporta quirements are met, and to tion planning and en.gineering minimile the clfance of bad sen-ices, while Systems Analy weather keeping voters away si will consult on environmen from the poll ·. tal issues. Expenditure under According to McLaughlin, 1hese contracts may not exceed the city does not have to hold a I0,000 each. special election, and could have Other Actions deferred action until the next Sylvia Lewis, treasurer, pre regular election in November sented a contribution to the 1999. However, he said the city's emergency assistance City Solicitor, the City Clerk fund from the Eleanor and and he agreed that delaying Franklin Roosevelt Democratic nearly one year is neither rea Club. sonable nor fair. Mayor Judith Davis pre Mayor Judith Davis and sented City Treasurer Jeffrey Councilmembers White and Williams with the Certificate of And yes a new or pre-owned Saturn is one of the most practical Putens agreed. Councilmember Achievement for Excellence in Rodney Roberts did not obJect Financial Reporting from the gifts you can give or receive this holiday season, considering you to a March referendum, but Government Finance Officers and your loved one will enjoy it every day for years to come. And unlike last year's Remote Controlled AM-FM Stereo Bread Maker, your Saturn has the highest resale value of any car sold in CVieUIS On ® America. Plus right now a new Saturn costs so little to put wtder CVental Health the tree. See for yourself.
WALTER M. MILLER, NORMAN R. RESSIN, D.D.S. D.D.S. $208/MONTH OVERDENTURES Only a few years ago it was dentures. Occasionally the the usual practice to remove all roots are used as anchors with the teeth before inserting devices that connect with the DOWN PAYMENT dentures. Now dentists often denture and improve Its 0 try to save sound individual stability. Posts may be This is not a lease. teeth, no matter how few there attached to the roots which in 1999 Saturn SLl sedan with automatic transmission and air conditioning, are, and use them as supports turn connect to the denture lUSRP $13,680; $0 down payment, 39 month balloon payment on for "ovcrdentures." A denture with pring clips or precision approved credit@ 4.33% APR, option to pw·chase at end of term for is fabricated and inserted over attachments. The result is a $7,250.40 or pay $300 disposition fee. Based on 12,000 miles per year, exi ting teeth and the teeth are happ} patient. excess mileage charge of $0.15 per mile if over 39,000 miles. Payment better upported and last Prepared as public ervice to excludes tax and ta~s. longer. promote better dental health. Must take delivery by 12/31/98. The presence of teeth slows From the office of: Walter M. down or prevents the loss of Miller, D.D.S. • Norman R. bone. The sensation of biting Ressin, D.D.S., 6215 SATURN OF BOWIE is much closer to that with Greenbelt Rd., College Park, Rt. 301 at Rt. 50 301-352-3000 natural teeth and the over- MD 2U7-l0. Telephone: (301) EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS denture feels more comfor- 474-2000: Fax: (301J 474- "'\ .f An 1 •1 WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY 'TIL 7:30! SATURDAY 'TIL 4! ,. 1.1 .J __ ,. I 1 •' _,..,...V, _,. _,. "'-VL~l~lllll
.PETS ' Former Assistant State's Attorney "" Potpourri YOUR PERS ONAL LAWYER --- FREE TO GOOD HOME - baby ger Anonymous Christian VALERIE L. SIEGEL bils, born October 28th. Call 301-345- ADVERTISING support for hurting people. PROVIDING SOLUTIONS 9231 after 6 p.m. GREE BELT AREA - Room with Questioning persortal FOR YOUR SERVICES significance? bath on farm. Horse okay or pets. $400, DAYCARE LEGAL PROBLEMS ROOMMATE LOCATORS - If you 1/2 Utilities 301-805-9619 Come and meet with other have a place to share or need a place to LICENSED BABY SITTER. Walking Christians who com bine CIVIL/CRIMINAL FEDE:RAL/STAfE live. 301-464-1200 REAL ESTATE· SALE distance to New Carrollton Station. p rayer, scripture, praise and 301/474-5632 BURIAL PLOTS - 2. Ft. Lincoln. Call 301-577-2860. real relationships. HANDY MAN. Yardwork, painting, Thu rsdays - 7:00 to 8:30 PM housecleaning. Call John. 301-474-0520 Double width. $2,500.00 each 080. WANTED Leave message 301-982-0264. at Greenbelt Baptist Church STATE MOVER-MOY! G? Wanna BOOKS WANTED: From collections Call 301·523·2581 for lnfotmalion. move a couch, room. office, apartment, OPE 'HOUSE Sunday, December 13th, to single books. 301-596-6156. house, call 301-345-8323. Good Rates. 1-5 p.m., 4-F Plateau Place, Greenbelt. I bedroom, lower level end unit, washer/ LOST AND FOUND Novena to St. Jude MERCHANDISE dryer, $27,000. Sale by owner. LOST! 2 floppies, blue/wht. labels w. 0 holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, ID., 2 yrs work. Help! 301-474-0501 RUGS. Brown tone, braided app. 8 1/ HELP WA TED great in virtue and rich in miracles, 2 x I I ft. and 3 ft. x 5 ft. $200 OBO. near Kinsman of Jesus Christ, RETAIL SALES HELP for wallpaper & Leave message. 301-982-0264. Faithful Intercessor of all who invoke pamt store. FT or PT. Wills Decorating Wall to Wall Carpet your special patronage in time of GLASSTOP DINETTE, brass pedestal, Center, Beltsville. 301-937-6100. Enterprise Carpets need, to you I have recourse from the 4 oak-cane, padded chairs, Original depth of my heart and humbly beg to $500. For $200 OBO. 301-441-1033. SPA ISH TUTOR wanted for advanced Lewis Merritt 301-441-1266 whom God has given such great CONSIGNMENT ------beginner Call Miho 301-614-0907. All br ands & styles at power to come to my assistance. CLOTHING 'EEDED: after- chool/evenings/week- REASONABLE Prices. Call Help me in my present urgent GREENBELT CO, DO. Avail. 1/1/99, end childcare as 1stance. Want mature for Appointment Anytime. If petition. In return I promise to make SHOP close to NASA, spacmus one bedroom, individual. Call Beatnceat301-982-7390. no answer, please call back. your name known, and cause you to ale, w/d, patio, pool, $725 include.s util., I'm out selling to your be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, 10545 Greenbelt Road 301-345-9043 lv. msg. or 30!-286-6137 HELP WA TED: FT Clerk. Typing re- neighbors. three Hail Marys and Glories. St. (Eostgate Shoppers World) day quired. Will train. Offers great experi- • ~::nn::c:x::CDaJ:T:xx·:::••::c:;·Tn::i(D::n~ Jude pray for us and all who invoke La nham, Maryuland 20706 ------ence. Call 301-474-5900. your aid. Amen. This Novena has TOWNHOUSE FOR RE. T - ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ never been known to fail and must 301-262-1818 be said for 9 consecutive days. Greenbelt, perfect condition 3 level, 3 Hours 10-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 10-8 p.m. Fri. l'l"A~w~..... ~ COUPLES Publication must be romised. BR, 2 1/2 baths, Glen Ora. Backs to ~ woods. Ample parkmg m quiet cul-de sac. Available now. $1150. Call Lorie LOOK! CONSULTANTS Scheibe!, Long & Foster. 301-261- Handyman Special - Boxwood Village - *Enjoy relationships 0500, x266. you fix up (mostly cosmetics) *Improve communication Ear'l ·sweet equ1t • Low, low Pr1ce1 Ca ll Lorie about this property or any other in *Rekindle passion Like a PG , Howard or Anne Arundel counties. Ginny & Michael Hurney LORIE SCHEIBEL (301) 595-5135 good neighbor, Long & Foster, Realtors 301 ·261·0500x266 FREE 1/2 br consultation. State Farm [email protected] F.A. Bowley is there. Plwnhing ❖ Crescent Square ❖ ❖ Old Greenbelt ❖ 301-345-1115 •:• •:• See me for car, home, 30 year in area one bedroom life and health •!• rew Bath • aucet , •:• apartments •:• insurance. Ua her Drain Di posal ·=· From $540.00 •!• LL kinds of service work •!• •:• Don W. Taulelle, CLU GREENBELT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ❖ Vista Mgmt. Co. •:• 7707 Belle Point Dr. ,,1,, Ha,n !ton Jt •:• 301--982-4636 •:• Special Loan Rates Greenbelt. Md. '20770 h~attsvilll', O,,l, 301-474-5007 OPEN 9 \M• PM 6.0% APR up to 5 years for New Car Loans Mon 1~,u Fri Patrick J. McAndrew Attorney At Law 7 .5% APR up to 5 years for Used Car Loans General Practice For more information, ITAfl fAIIIII TRAU ~ PR!NTJNG 01111lil!I Olfstl Prinli119 • Civil u11aat;on • Crimmal Lrt;gat;on Call 301-474-5900 • Personal Injury • DWI/DUI ., (auto accidents, slip & fall, injury/death) 301-664-5;52 INIUUNC~ • Wills • CorporatJons/Business Law A credit union for persons who live or work ,n Greenbelt Letterheads BuSiness Cards • Divorce/Separation • MVA Hearings e letters Door Hangers • Adm1rnstra11ve Law Apr=Annuol Percentage Rote Envelopes Brochures 5000 Sunnyside Avenue, Suite 101 Rotes Subject to change without notice. Announcements Flyers Beltsville, MD State Farm Insurance Co panies Proposals Price um Home offices Bloomington. I mos 301-595-3880
Plat..sa:nt SPA BODY WORKS & SKI CARE --~]ouch ~ • Therap utic Massage ---~rican Car~e\ \\\\\~ • Facials Nationally Certit1ed • Waxing Ma$S,Jge Therapt~l5 ,md 8900 BALTIMORE AVE COLlEGE PARK Prot s,onal Estheticiam • Make-up Design 301 220-3020 Hours: Mon-Tues 12-Spm • Wed-Thurs 9am·8pm • Fri-Sat 9am-6pm 143 CENTE~WAY • GREE BELT, MD 20770 • 301-345-1849
Licensed MHIC Bonded #7540 Gehring Shop At Home Service Construction Co., Inc. Professional Wall-to-Wall Carpet HOME REMODEL] G SPECIALIST Kitchen Flooring U«•pla•·•·nu-nl \\'iml«rn~ • Si«linµ • Ruofinµ R«•pair~ • Floricla Room~ • D«·«·k~ • Paintinµ ------1------1------00 Kitrlwn~ • Adclition~ • Bathroom~ ONLY $ 439 ONLY 29900 - - - Three rooms of I 10% deduction for a 12 x 9 kitchen... BRICK - BLOCK - CONCRETE plush c~et with I on all materials Install a no-wax vinyl Free Estimates /Town References free padding with this ad floor that is not only "''erz;ing Greenbelt For 30 }ears .. I Limit of 40 sq yards I beautiful but durable Call Dick Gehring 301/441-12 46 ______j ______•------~----L------••------8303 58th Ave. • Berw n He' ht ·. MD - All In Stock Carpet Drastically Reduced . ' Page 16 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW
Our sympathy to William L. Dao Le, Marquis L. Dennis, Shiflett and family on the death Jonathan A. Dent, Leola B. of his wife and their mother, Edelin, Jamica El, Sima Fadli, Catherine Foster Shiflett. Kristina Fierstein, Adunola Greenbelters were saddened Folyinka, Jason Forte, to hear of the death of former Alexander Matthew Greene, Greenbelter William J. James GreenweJI, and Charles Grennon, Sr. Although he had Hom. moved out of Greenbelt, he Also included in the 32nd continued to actively participate edition of Who's Who are Ri City Horticulturist Bill Phelan and his crew are recognized for in many of its programs. He chard Patrick Isom, Drisana their beautification work. From left Brian Townsend, Anthony Greenbriar Wins Williams, Phelan and Danny Kelleher are seated in front of their will be missed. Jackson, Amber R. Jones, Beautification Award Julie Hottle Day has been Dana Jordan, Joseph Jung, magnificent fall display of pale pink Venus mums. The Greenbriar Community named vice president of the Seung Y. Kim, Rebecca R. Association was presented with Alumni Association Executive Lemus, Edel in Leola, Beautification Award Received by the City the Golden Trowel Award for Board of Lycoming CoJlege in Stephanie Leonard, Ulysses C. Horticultural Excellence in Sep Willi-amsport, PA. Day is a Lewis, Joi Loretz, Christine The City of Greenbelt has award. Curtis Dudley, Danny tember at the Prince George's cum laude graduate of the col Maher, Michael L. Manglitz, received a beautification award Kellaher, Anthony Holmes, County Beautification Awards lege with a degree in po1itical Kelly Markham, Nicholas from Prince George's County. Brian Townsend and Bill ceremony in Upper Marlboro. science and criminal justice and Moore, Erica Naves, Mary The horticultural crew, led by Phelan also received a. City Albert Chandler of Greenbriar is an attorney with Dixon, Jane E. Ojie, Faith Okoh, City Horticulturist Bill Phelan, Manager's recognition for Phase III accepted the award for Smith and Stahl in Fairfax, VA. Sheena Osborne, Jaime was recognized at the Greenbelt "award-winning work in mak the GCA board of directors, who Johnathan F. Jordan, son of Pereira, Rastko Popovic, City Council meeting of Octo ing Greenbelt beautiful." had a conflicting meeting sched Bobbie J. Jordan of Jacobs Nasseem Rouhani, Tara C. ber 12, and presented with the uled. Drive, has graduated from basic Schwab, Chantel Seam, Neel This is the sixth award the K. Shah, Shelley Shupp, Eric military training at Lackland Greenbriar Community Associa Air Force Base, San Antonio, M. Silverman, Marcella Smid, tion has received from the TX. In addition to learning Matthew A. Stohrer, Mary County Beautification Committee about the Air Force mission, Storck, Nooshin F. Sturdivant, since 1993. organization and customs, air Candace D. Sumner, Cheo D. men who complete basic train Sumner, Sommer Tanghow, ing earn credit toward an asso January M. Tave!, Lena R. ciates degree through the Com Troncoso, and Estelle S. Yoo. munity College of the Air Congratulations to the J.Henson Force. Schattuck family of Research Several Greenbelt students Road - Rich, Teresa and Zack PHOTOGRAPH/CS are being featured in the 32nd on the birth of Casey Downs annual edition of Who's Who Schattuck on November 21, at • portraits ... Among 'American High School Holy Cross Hospital. Casey • portfolios Students. Students are nomi weighed in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. nated for inclusion on the basis Anthony Comulada, son of • advertising of their academic achievement former Greenbelt residents • commercial photography and involvement in extracur Corinne and John Comulada, ricular activities. Greenbelt and bis wifCt ~m. are the nroud students featured include Ryan parents of Cloe Marie. ClptJ J.Henson Abel, Ola Akinrinlola, Bukola Marie was born November 29 at photographer Akinsiku, Stephen 0. AIJen, Penrose Community Hospital in Greenbelters enjoy another beautiful fall weekend at Buddy Mariama Bah, Simba N. Colorado Springs, CO; she Attick Park. 301-441-9231 Blackman, Kyle J. Brady, Jo weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. Con •photo by Judy Nelson seph A Canter, Thanh Hieu gratulations!
------UPCOMING EVENTS:------Dec. 5 & 19 WnklyEvenll: Lunch Time Special • Monday thru Friday Flea Market 9:00 •.m •• -3:80 11.111. Ad1lt Nltht-Evtry Thursday 12:00-1:DO p.m., or 1:15-2:15 p.m. A great opportunity to make extra money for the 7:31-9:30 p.m. Brint your lancll and Ice lklte. holidays. This night 11 for you If you are 11 or over. Fee: $2.00 per person. The fee includes DISCOVER THE FUN! Fee: $15.00 per day, per table for Bi-County Fee: $4.00 per person for Bi-County residents admission and skate rental. residents when you pay in advance. $20.00 $5.00 per person for Non Bi-County Mllltlry/Collqe Identification Speclal • per day, per table for Bi-County residents the residents. The fee includes admission and present your e11rrent mllltary/colle11 ID and day of the event. Call for Non-Bi-County rates. skate rental. Ice sale for a special fee. Dec.12 Adult Pick-up Hockey-Every Sanday Fee:$4.00 for Bi-County residents and $5.00 for Learn to Ice Skate Used Hockey equipment and skate 9:30-11:30 p.m. Non Bi-County residents. The fee includes Sale 11111 SWIii Fee: $8.25 per person for Bi-county admission and skate rental. Available during 9:001.m .. -2:11 p.11. residents $10.00 for Non Bi-COUnty all public skating sessions. A great opportunity to make extra money for residents. You must be 18 years of age or Scllool Group Special • Monday, W.dn11t1ay those skating items no longer being used. older; full equipment, including a full face and Thursday from 9:30 a.m •. • 11:30 a.m. A or Play Ice Hockey 1re1t field lrlp. Free admission to shoppers and 1111ndors. mask or shield, is required to play. Dec. 19 Birthday Special • avall1lll1 during any Fee: $2.00 per person. includes admission and Santa Clause ls arriving by Zamboni public slllt1nI 11nlon. Prove It's your skate rental. Advance reservations and 2:0D-4:81 p.111. lllrtlldly Ind lklte for FREEi deposit required to receive this special deal. at Wells Ice Rink Ice skate with Santa for a special fee. Dance • Every Tu11d1y Super Saver· Monday and Tuesday 12:00. 2:15 Fee: $4.00 per person for Bi-County residents 9:30-11:301.m. p.m., 2:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesday 12:00-2:15 $5.00 per person for Non-Bi-COunty Fee:$8.25 person for Bi-County residents p.m., 3:00-5:00 p.m., 7:00-9:00 p.m., residents. The fee includes admission and $10.00 for Non Bi-County residents. Thursday 12:00-2:15 p.m., 7:38-9:38 p.m., skate rental. DJ Night • Every Friday Friday 12:00-2:15 p.m., 3:00-5:00 p.m., anll Dec. 24, 21, 29, 30, 31 anll Jan 18 & 29 7:00-10:00 p.m. Sanday 10:30 I.m. • 12:30 p.m. lce'n Easy Days-1:0G A.M.-4:00 p.m. This 11 a fun night for ueryone. Fee:$4.00 for BH:ounty residents and $5.00 for Parents looking for something to do when school Fee: $8.00 for admission, skate rental is FREE. Non Bi-County residents. The fe"e includes is out for Ille day. lce'n Easy Days offer a Family Night • Every S1nday admission and skate rental. beginner ice skating lesson, games, arts and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Special • Every Wednesday crafts, and ice skating. Available for ages 6-12. Up to four children are admitted free with a from 7:00·9:00 p.m. Before care and after care hours available for a fee. paying Mom or Dad, does not Include sale Fee: $4.00 Bi-County residents, $5.00 Non-Bi Fee: $25.00 for Bi-County residents $30.00 for rental. County residents. The fee includes admission Non Bi-County residents. Call for before and Fee: Adult, Bi-County residents $4.50, Non Bi· and skate rental. after care fees. County resident $5.50 and $3.50 for skate Rent the rink· Non-prime ice time ava~able for Dec. 24 • Jan 3 rental. only $150.00 per hour. Prime ice time available Hollllay Schedule In effect. • Freestyle Sessions • Every Thursday starting for $185.00 per hour for Bi-County residents and Fees: Adults, Bi-County residents $4.50 and Dtctmlllr 12, 6:15 •7:15 PM., Friday 5:15- $225.00 per hour for Non Bi-County residents. $5.50 Non Bi-County residents; 6:45 p.m., and Saturday 10:05-11:05 a.m. Call for availability. Children (17 and under) and Senior Citizen. Fee: $8.25 for Bi-County residents. $10.00 for Bi-County residents $3.50 and $4.25 Non Bl· Non Bi-County residents. For more information, call (301) 277-0654; TTY County residents; Skate rental, $3.50 Groa11 Special - Bring a group of ten (1D) or (30t) 249-4252 or visit our web site more to Ice lklte and pay a speclII rate. www.smart.neVparksrec. Regist•r today for Ice llockey or Ice sating Fee: $4.00 for Bi-County residents. $5.00 Non lessons. Bi-County residents. This includes Classes begin January 2. admission and skate rental. Advance Fees: Beginner-Intermediate, Bi-County $60.00 notice and deposit required. Non-Bi-County $72.00; Advanced, Bi-County $65.00, Non-Bi-Coun~ $78.00 Hockey, Bi· County $70.00, Non-Bi-County $84.00. Ir------~ ONLY $4.00 I $5.00 OFF I Per Person I Ice Skating Lessons I I Includes Admission & Skate Renta1; I 5211 Paint Branch Parkway I Valid Up To 4 People I St811ing ~~=included I College Park, MD I with thllleoupon ~ I 301-277-3719 I WELLS ceru• : ~ I I 301-2n-_3719 I 301-2n-3119 I m 301-249.4212 Offer expires Offer expires ~------~3-31•99 GNR 1-19·99 GNR