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News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 79, No. 46 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 OCTOBER 6, 2016 October is Co-op Month Utopia Film Festival Features by Leta Mach Civil Rights Films and More by Susan Gervasi

With a special focus on civil ity which were addressed so families and friends of the mur- rights and author Alex Haley’s memorably and emotionally in dered workers, Mississippians epic saga Roots, Greenbelt’s Uto- my uncle’s work still resonate who recall the angry era and one pia Film Festival 2016, scheduled today. I hope that this program of the suspects on trial decades for October 21 to 23, will screen helps to promote renewed con- later. During the search for the more than 40 independent docu- versation that will again move three, the bodies of two missing mentaries, shorts and works of those who attend to consider each African-American men were dis- animation from around the world. other more as family members covered. Mississippi Cold Case

PHOTO BY AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO Venues include the Greenbelt Arts with challenges to overcome than makes a powerful documentary The Greenbelt Cooperative Nursery School rents space in the Center, the Old Greenbelt Theatre strangers with arguments to win.” journey in the quest for justice by Community Center. and the Municipal Building. Utopia will also screen two one of the two victims’ brothers. At 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oc- rarely-seen but acclaimed docu- The quest for environmental October is Co-op Month – a honesty, openness, social respon- tober 22, Utopia Film Festival mentaries, Neshoba: The Price preservation is also explored in time to recognize the way co- sibility and caring for others. The director Chris Haley – nephew of Freedom and Mississippi Cold this year’s festival. Fracking in operatives, member-owned and cooperative principles are guide- of Alex Haley – will show clips Case. Both involve the Missis- Western Maryland? focuses on controlled businesses, are building lines by which cooperatives put from both the 1977 and 2016 TV sippi murders of three young environmentalists fighting what a better world. their values into practice.” docudrama versions of Roots and civil rights workers during Free- they fear could be the hazardous Cooperatives have been build- Cooperatives Cooperation lead a panel discussion about dom Summer of 1964, when expansion of gas and oil fracking ing a better world since 1844 By working together in the Roots with experts and historians northern college students went in western Maryland. Pollution when the Rochdale Equitable Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance, from as far away as The Gambia. south to help register southern in once-pristine Patagonia is the Pioneers Society opened a con- Greenbelt cooperatives carry out The program is free, and audi- African-American voters. (See subject of The Island while the sumer co-op store in England. one of the most important prin- ence members will be encour- next week’s News Review or challenge of preserving the Peru- The success of the pioneers came ciples, cooperation among co- aged to participate in a question/ visit utopiafilmfestival.org for vian Amazon is documented in from the practices and proce- operatives. Each year, alliance answer session with the panel. complete schedule information.) The Forest’s Edge. dures under which they oper- members organize activities for “I cannot believe that it’s been The slaying of James Chaney, Less serious short films in- ated. These practices have been October Co-op Month. For ex- 40 years since Roots was pub- Michael Schwerner and Andrew clude Fabrizio’s Initiation, about updated through the years by the ample, alliance members – the lished as a gift to our nation on Goodman shocked a nation just a teenage quest for a love-nest; International Cooperative Alliance Greenbelt Federal Credit Union, its bicentennial birthday,” said waking up to America’s perva- the darkly humorous The Vultures (ICA) and they form the basis for the Greenbelt News Review, the Haley. “Unfortunately, many of sive racial injustice. Neshoba today’s cooperative principles. Greenbelt Nursery School, the the issues of racism and inequal- includes powerful interviews with See UTOPIA, page 11 In 94 countries around the Greenbelt Consumer Cooperative, world, 750,000 cooperatives serve Greenbelt Homes Incorporated over one billion people and ad- (GHI), the New Deal Café and here to the cooperative principles the Co-op Incubator group – will Council Discusses Zoning Rewrite, that help build a better world. be featured in the library display Greenbelt’s many cooperatives case. The Greenbelt movie the- are part of this strong tradition ater will host a showing of the Standing Rules, Drug Take Back and build a better Greenbelt PBS documentary, “In the Spirit by Diane Oberg through adherence to co-op val- of Cooperation.” On October 23, ues. alliance members will provide The ICA Statement on the Co- co-op information at the Farmers The Greenbelt City Council requirements and open space set The zoning draft makes the operative Identity notes, “Coop- Market. Later that day, the public started its September 26 regular asides for one and two family Adequate Public Facilities review eratives are based on the values is invited to a co-op party at the meeting off with a laugh as Ce- developments; the treatment of an administrative process, which of self-help, self-responsibility, New Deal Café where they can lia Craze, acting as city manager townhouses as multifamily rather the city questions, saying it elimi- democracy, equality, equity and sing co-op songs and play Co- in the absence of both the city than single-family dwellings and nates public input and may leave solidarity. In the tradition of their opoly. manager and the assistant city the lack of a provision ensuring the public unaware of the impact manager noted that “It takes one that the requirements of home- of new development on the com- founders, cooperative members See CO-OP, page 8 believe in the ethical values of woman to replace two men.” owner and condominium associa- munity. In addition, the draft After that the meeting was all tions and cooperatives are taken regulations do not recognize the business as council changed its into account during development What Goes On standing rules, approved the draft review. See COUNCIL, page 8 comments on Module 2 of the Saturday, October 8 county’s zoning rewrite, approved 9 to 10 a.m., Free Exercise Clinic, Schrom Hills Park purchase of a secure collection 9 a.m. to noon, Volunteer Event, Springhill Lake Recreation Center box for a drug take-back program Gardens, followed by and discussed two liquor license applications. noon to 2 p.m., Volunteer Celebration, Grilling in the Garden, Zoning Rewrite Springhill Lake Recreation Center, Music, Games, Workshop Council unanimously approved 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Forum on Security Cameras, Greenbriar comments on the draft Module 2 Community Building of the county’s zoning rewrite. 1 to 2:30 p.m., Annual Senior Open Forum, Community Center The draft letter and comments are 1 to 4 p.m., Free Babysitting Course, Springhill Lake Recreation available in the council packet Center Clubhouse available under Agendas and Monday, October 10 Minutes on the city’s website. 5:30 p.m., Youth Advisory Committee Meeting, Springhill Lake Prior to transmittal, the staff Recreation Center will add a request to implement 8 p.m., City Council Meeting, Municipal Building, Live on Verizon tools to bring about an increase in affordable housing. Although 21, Comcast 71 and streaming at greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv the county’s requested-by date Tuesday, October 11 for comments has passed, Mayor 7:30 p.m., Community Relations Advisory Board Meeting, Emmett Jordan and Craze assured Municipal Building council that the city’s comments Wednesday, October 12 are still timely. 7:30 p.m., Green Team-Zero Waste Circle, Public Works Building The concerns highlighted in Saturday, October 15 the letter include the omission of PHOTO BY INGRID COWAN HASS INGRID COWAN BY PHOTO 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Forum on Security Cameras, Municipal references to municipal standards, Building interests, authority and responsi- Corita and Maeve Waters help distribute mulch at Greenbelt Elementary. The school was awarded the Prince George's 2 to 5 p.m., Fall Fest, Schrom Hills Park (see city ad for details) bility throughout the document; the exemption from sidewalk County Beautification Award last week. 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Corrections The painting accompany- Letters to the Editor ing last week’s article on the Metropolitan DC Solar Homes Popcorn Guessed to either Greenbelt or the theater Tour should have been attrib- before, and related how an uncle At Labor Day Fest uted to Greenbelt’s own Dan he never met, Mr. Linson, who Kennedy. I want to thank the almost died when he was very young, 100 folks who tried their hand at had been manager of the theater guessing the number of popcorn back in the 1940s. kernels at this year’s Utopia Film Who says spirits don’t maybe Festival Labor Day weekend sometimes whisper in our ears? Exploring Diabetes, table. Frank Gervasi Basics and Beyond The guesses ranged from 14 (I Utopia Film Festival Explorations Unlimited wel- think he was about 4 years old) Popcorn Manager comes Greenbelter Jane DeVane to 15,000. on Friday, October 7. Diabetes The correct number was 1885 and pre-diabetes are among the (it was a big jar). Three people Thank You top chronic conditions in our so- won a coffee mug each with a The family of Pauline Bordas ciety. This presentation will cover guess of 1750, Richard Bates wishes to thank friends and fam- standard and alternative practices won a T-shirt with 1920 and Vic- ily for your thoughtfulness and for diabetes management with a tor Smith hit it most closely with support as we celebrated her realistic role that nutrition plays 1890, winning two all-festival wonderful life. toward overall better control. passes. A special thanks to the fire- DeVane is a clinical nutrition- An interesting thing about men and ladies auxiliary of the ist and doctor of natural health. the winners. Iris Gaycken, then Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Depart- She is a senior citizen with more 11, and daughter of the manager ment and Rescue Squad and the than 25 years of experience in of the Old Greenbelt Theatre, Police Department of the City diabetes management. got the number exactly correct of Greenbelt for the elaborate Explorations Unlimited is held “A leaf drops! Now what?" last year, and won not only first showing of caring and respect every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at for a fallen member who did her the Community Center. This pre- place but an official certificate Cartoon by Peter Reppert. Caption submitted anonymously at the share to make this a great place sentation will be held in Room identifying her as “Best Popcorn News Review caption contest, July 10, 2016. Guesser.” to work and live. 114. Everyone is welcome to This year’s winner, Victor Cliff, Sandy and attend and questions are always Smith, lives in Washington, D.C. Barry Bordas encouraged. Call 301-397-2208 He had never as an adult been for more information. Drop us a Line! Electronically, that is. AMC To Operate Theaters [email protected] At Beltway Plaza Mall Beltway Plaza Mall man- entertainment and shopping ex- agement announced that AMC perience. Our customers come to Theaters is now operating the Beltway Plaza Mall for events, Academy 8 Theaters in the Mall. entertainment and information AMC is recognized as an indus- about what’s going on in the try leader and an iconic destina- community as well as convenient Greenbelt tion starting when the son of one shopping”. of the original owners returned from serving in the army and News Review Movies since 1938 took over a successful Midwest- Greenbelt Participates AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER ern family business. Old Greenbelt Theatre “We are very excited that In Purple Light Nights 129 Centerway 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 October is Domestic Violence AMC Theaters is now managing 301-329-2034 Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 our theaters as we continue to Awareness Month and the City of www.greenbelttheatre.org offer the best quality and most Greenbelt will again be partici- [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) Members always $6.50! value to the community,” said pating in the nationwide Purple [email protected] (ads) Light Nights campaign, hang- Marc Kapastin, general counsel Adults $9, Senior/Student [email protected] (billing) for Quantum Companies, the ing banners at the Municipal $8, Members $6.50, Kids $6 website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com Bethesda-based real estate com- Building, the Police Department All shows before 5 PM: pany that manages the Mall. and at the Springhill Lake Rec- Adults $7, Members $6.50, Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar “As we add prominent retailers reation Center. Representatives Kids $5 to meet the needs of a growing from Greenbelt CARES and the OC = Open Captions local population, AMCs manage- Greenbelt Police Department CC = Closed Captions Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 ment will be a complement to also participated in the Purple Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 Light Night’s kickoff event at President Emeritus, 1985- our other retailers including T.J. SHOWTIMES Maxx, Target, Burlington Coat the Family Justice Center, 14757 Assistant Editor Emeritus: Barbara Likowski 1970-2016 Factory, Marshalls, Giant Food Main Street, Upper Marlboro on Oct 7 – Oct 13 Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 and others.” Kapastin continued, October 3. Senior Copy Editors: Judy Bell, James Giese “AMC will offer the best movie- On Tuesday, October 4 an SULLY (96 mins) Photo Editor: Helen Sydavar informational table was set up in goer experience along with state Fri. 5:30, 8:00 PM Make-up Editor: Suzanne Krofchik the lobby of the Greenbelt Police of the art facilities offering the Sat. 3:30, 5:30, 8:00 PM Business Manager: Mary Halford latest first run movies, quality Department, 550 Crescent Road, Sun. 12:30 Accounts Manager: Diane Oberg refreshments and a clean safe with informational brochures as environment.” well as purple light bulbs for Mon. 5:30, 8:00 PM STAFF Plans are underway to upgrade those who want to show support Tues. 5:30PM Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Amanda Brozana, Arlene Clarke, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, theaters with state of the art im- for the victims of domestic vio- Wed. 2:30, 8:00 PM lence by displaying lights at their Deanna Dawson, Angie Evans, Samantha Fitschen, Eli Flam, Kathleen Gallagher, provements Thurs. 5:30 Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, James Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol AMC has a history of provid- residence. Griffith, Mary Halford, Pat Hand, Kyla Hanington, Amy Hansen, Solange Hess, Peggy ing new ways to delight guests The Purple Light Night cam- THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS Higgins, Rebecca Holober, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Angela Joyner, paign was started in October Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, Lesley Kash, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim by expanding its concessions A WEEK (137 mins) Link, Marcie Lissauer, Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, 2007 by The Covington Do- stands (beyond the traditional Sun. 2:30PM Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Patricia Novinsky, favorites). AMC is constantly mestic Violence Task Force in Mon. 1:30PM Gail Phillips, Marylee Platt, Peter Reppert, Alison Rose, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, upgrading the movie presentation, Covington, Washington as a way Wed. 4:30PM Lola Skolnik, Shayna Skolnik, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Alan including a conversion to digital for communities to join together Turnbull, Lynn White, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. and take a stand against domestic projection, 3D movies and more Family Series/Cult Classic: large-screen formats like IMAX violence. Thirty-two states and CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 THE SANDLOT Franklin Park: Arlene Clarke 240-988-3351 and AMCs proprietary ETX ex- Canada now take part in this Sat. 1:00PM campaign. perience. AMC operates the Cen- Tues. 8:00PM Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc terPark theaters in Calverton and Residents are encouraged to show their support by using pur- BOARD OF DIRECTORS renovated the theater to include Storytime on Screen (free!): Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Deanna expanded concession stand and ple light bulbs on windows and Mon. 10:30AM Dawson, secretary; James Giese; Tom Jones and Sylvia Lewis. reclining, reserved seats in the porch lights. Citizens wanting purple lights may contact Liz DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads—8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. auditoriums. Second Presidential Debate- Park of Greenbelt CARES at Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to Quantum Companies President LIVE (free!): address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or 301-345-6660. Fred Wine said, “We always are Sun. 9:00PM brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. striving to play a larger role in For more in- Mail subscriptions—$45/year. formation, visit Greenbelt than as a retail center. Co-op Film (free!): AMCs partnership with Beltway purplelightnights. SPIRIT OF COOPERATION Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. Plaza is just one more way we org/. Thurs. 8:00PM OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. are improving the customer’s Thursday, October 6, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

Greenbelt Park Senior Nutrition Menu GHI Notes Community Service Give Blood Here Upcoming Events The Senior Nutrition Food Thursday, October 6, 7:30 Award Deadline The next Red Cross blood Saturday, October 8: The and Friendship program pro- p.m., Board of Directors Meeting, by Leta Mach drive in Greenbelt will be held Chemistry of Autumn. As the vides lunches for seniors Monday Board Room. At its annual meeting, the on October 14 from 1 to 6 p.m. leaves change with the fall sea- through Friday at the Community Friday, October 7, Office Greenbelt Consumer Coopera- at the Community Center. The son, learn about the natural chem- Center beginning at noon. Meals Closed. For emergency mainte- tive will hand a $1,200 check Red Cross urges eligible donors istry that causes the color changes must be reserved by 11 a.m. two nance service call 301-474-6011. to an organization to carry out to give blood and platelets this of foliage in the deciduous forest days ahead so that enough food Tuesday, October 11, 7:30 a project that will positively fall to help restock the shelves of Greenbelt. Do you know what is ordered. Call 301-397-2208, p.m., Legislative Government and impact the people of Greenbelt. following a significant summer color carotene creates in leaves? ext. 4215. Affairs Committee, Board Room. Organizations, cooperatives and shortage. This will help ensure Learn about this and other chemi- All meals include margarine, Wednesday, October 12, 7:30 local groups are encouraged to an adequate blood supply for cals of flora in a Ranger Talk. coffee or tea and skim milk. p.m., Architectural Review Com- think of a project to implement patients in need. Meet at Ranger Station at 1 p.m. Menus for the week of Octo- mittee, Board Room. in the next year that will benefit Saturday, October 15: Volun- ber 10 are as follows: Thursday, October 13, 7 Greenbelt. The deadline to apply Monday, October 10: Colum- p.m., Board/Finance Committee Events at MakerSpace teer Trail Crew. Last trail crew for the award is October 15. The leaves are turning colors; bus Day Holiday. Workshop (2017 Budget), Board day of 2016: Join the Greenbelt Honoring the legacy of Jim let’s see what we’re making at Tuesday, October 11: Baked Room; 8 p.m., Member Input volunteer corps to improve the Cassels, Greenbelt's Outstanding the MakerSpace: potato, diced turkey and shred- (2017 Budget), Board Room. park through stewardship projects. Citizen of 1978 and organizer of Thursday, October 6: FLL ded cheese, sour cream, crackers, Monday, October 17, 7 p.m., This is a great opportunity to get the Co-op Supermarket in 1984, Team 2 creates from 5 to 6:30 mixed green salad with french Pre-purchase Orientation, Board outdoors and pay it forward while the Jim Cassels Community Ser- p.m. Minecraft Club meets from dressing, fresh fruit and apple Room. working on a trail maintenance vice Award illustrates this year’s 7 to 8 p.m. juice. project. Meet at the Ranger Sta- Co-op Month theme – The Co- Friday, October 7: Game Night Wednesday, October 12: tion at 8:45 a.m. (3 hours). op Connection. Since its creation from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 15: Nature Chicken with mushroom gravy, Golden Age Club in 2006, the award has funded a by Bunny Fitzgerald Saturday, October 8: FLL Walk on Blueberry Trail. Join garlic and red pepper penne, variety of projects that connect Active aging week was a suc- Team 3 builds from noon to 2 a park ranger for a 1-mile trail broccoli, dinner roll, pineapple and enrich this community. cess in Greenbelt and Golden p.m. and Labradoodles meet from walk. Learn some of the basics tidbits and apple juice. Age Club members took part in 2 to 4 p.m. for getting on the trails and ex- Thursday, October 13: Italian many activities. Everyone en- Sunday, October 9: Animation plore an area popular with many style pork, scalloped potatoes, Seniors to Hold joyed taking part in the Taylor Meetup from 2 to 4 p.m. visitors. Bring comfortable walk- glazed carrots, cornbread, fresh Marie Fashion show. Lunch and Open Forum Tuesday, October 11: FLL ing shoes and water. Meet at the fruit and grape juice. This year’s annual Open Fo- Bingo at Greenbriar, yoga and Team 1 builds from 6 to 7:30 Blueberry Trail at 10 a.m. Friday, October 14: Taco rum, sponsored by the City of a free swim were some of the p.m., Greenbelt Biota meets from chicken with shredded lettuce and Greenbelt’s Senior Citizen Ad- things that our active seniors 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Coder Dojo cheese, mixed beans, mexicali visory Committee, will be held enjoyed. (adults) code from 8 to 9 p.m. Star Party Saturday vegetables, flour tortilla, mandarin on Saturday, October 8 from 1 The Astronomical Society of The speaker in October will Wednesday, October 12: Lab- oranges and apple juice. to 2:30 p.m. in Room 201 of the Greenbelt will host a star party, be Kelly Lawson. She will speak radoodles from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Community Center. Greenbelters open to the public, on Saturday about Fire Prevention Week. and Fiber Enthusiasts from 6 to of all ages are invited to share evening, October 8 at the Ob- Computer Club Come out to the Open Forum 9 p.m. their concerns about issues in the servatory, located at Northway The Greenbelt Computer Club on October 8 and ask questions. NOTE: The next Repair Cafe community and get direct feed- Fields. Attendees may see Saturn, will hold its meeting on Thurs- Get ready for the Golden Age is Saturday, October 15. back from city officials, including Mars and the Moon. After that day, October 13 from 7 to 8:30 Club Yard/Bake Sale on October members of the city council and we will try to observe Uranus, p.m. Please note the location this 22. We always welcome guests. representatives of various city Neptune and perhaps some deep month is the Greenbelt Youth Come to meetings on Wednes- More Community Events government agencies. Positive sky objects, if time permits. As Center Conference Room. Ev- days and join in the activities. comments are also welcome and always, visitors are welcome to eryone is welcome to our discus- are located throughout appreciated. set up their own telescopes on sions about the latest in comput- the paper. the hill. ers, tablets and consumer elec- Observing will begin at around tronics. Basic trouble-shooting 8 p.m. and continue for about advice for Windows computers two hours. There is no fee for and some for Apple iPad and Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) the event. Attendees are asked iPhone is available. 2nd Floor, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204 to park in the ballfield lot, not www.greenbeltaccesstv.org • Studio: 301-507-6581 up on the hill, unless bringing a telescope. The star party will be Utopia Film Festival Presents Members Only canceled without notice if it is Canon Camera Class - $$ hopelessly cloudy. Sunday, Oct. 9th & Wednesday, Oct. 12th Beginning at 8 PM October 12th & 13th, 7-10PM Reservation required

Collect Black Walnuts “In Good Conscience,” “Homegrown Check out our Channel on Comcast 77 and Verizon Fios 19. For Stream Buffers Revolution,” and “King In Chicago” To view our schedule, visit: www.greenbeltaccesstv.org The GHI Woodlands Com- And click on “Channel” mittee is helping the Maryland Department of Natural Resources On Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) Forest Service collect black wal- Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels nuts for the Maryland Stream Re- Text gen layout for GAC ad, 4 columns by 5 inches for the GreenbeltOctober 6 , 2016Arts edition Center Leaf buffer planting program. The program helps prevent erosion and LAST CHANCELAST CHANCE TO SEE !TO SEE! otherwise helps improve water Memories & Legends quality in the Chesapeake Bay. If you have black walnuts in your yard, you can help by gathering them into a box or heavy bag, maximum of about 25 pounds per container. Then email Ethel Dutky, [email protected], for pick-up. The committee will arrange for them to be taken to the DNR drop off point. All wal- nuts must be collected by Sunday, October 16. For more information about the DNR program, contact the Book, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Geddes Maryland DNR-Forest Service Directed by William Dean Leary office in Washington County at A Guest Production from Wolfpack Theatre Company

301-791-4733. October 7 - October 9 Friday and Saturday at 8:00 Sunday at 2:00

Ticket prices: $22 General Admission, $18 LISTEN to the Students/Seniors/Military, $14 Youth (12 and under with adult) NEWS REVIEW COMING SOON: Visually impaired COMING SOON may listen for free Auditions: A Visit From Scarface – October 10 - 11 GACAuditions: ANNUAL A MEETING Visit from – Oct Scarfaceober 16 – October 10 - 11 Call Metropolitan Dinner with Friends – Nov 4 -20 – Directed by Bob Kleinberg Washington Ear GAC ANNUAL MEETING – October 16 DinnerSeussical with - FriendsDec 2 – 18 –- Directed Nov 4 by- 20 Jon – Gardner Directed by Bob Kleinberg 301-681-6636 No special equipment needed Seussical – Dec 2 - 18 – Directed by Jon Gardner For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or email: [email protected] or BOOK TICKETS ONLINE at www.greenbeltartscenter.org

Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 6, 2016 Election 2016 GAIL Assists In Medicare Voters Can Vote Early, Absentee Open Enrollment Choices Open enrollment begins Octo- although a late enrollment pen- ber 15 to December 7 for Medi- alty may apply. Those wanting to Or at the Polls on Election Day care Part D – prescription drug enroll in a Medicare Advantage by Kathleen Gallagher coverage. The Greenbelt As- plan must meet some basic crite- sistance in Living (GAIL) Pro- ria: must be enrolled in Medicare Looking forward to the excite- ceived by Tuesday, November 1 than 10 a.m. on November 18. gram office can assist Greenbelt Part A and B; must live in the ment at the polls at the presi- to obtain the ballot by mail or For more information about residents in making an informed plan’s service area; cannot have dential election on November 8? fax, or by Friday, November 4 early and absentee voting, go to choice for their prescription cov- End-Stage Renal Disease (some Prefer to avoid the crowd? So to be able to download the ballot elections.state.md.us/voting or erage. During open enrollment, exceptions apply). many ways to vote, so little time! from the state website. call the office of the local board. drug insurance companies present Between January 1 and Febru- For those wishing to take a How can one apply to receive Contact information for the new formulary pricing and have ary 14 each year, those enrolled pass on their neighborhood poll- an absentee ballot? There are Prince George’s County Board the opportunity to change their in a Medicare Advantage plan ing place, the now-familiar op- several ways. Those who have of Elections is 1100 Mercantile premiums. GAIL program staff also known as a Medicare Part tions of early voting at a desig- a Maryland driver’s license or Lane, Suite 115A, Largo, MD will also determine if one is eli- C plan, can leave the plan and nated polling place and absentee an identification card issued by 20774, 301-341-7300 (voice), gible for other benefits that may return to original Medicare. One voting, which can be accom- the MVA may apply for a ballot 301-341-7391 (fax), election@ reduce prescription costs. During cannot switch to another Advan- plished entirely by mail from the online. Another option is to print co.pg.md.us (email), boeabsen- this annual enrollment period tage plan unless there is a cir- comfort of home, are both avail- out an application form online [email protected] (email (AEP) one can make changes to cumstance that affords a special able to all qualified voters. and return it to the county board questions on absentee voting). various aspects of coverage and enrollment period. After leaving Early Voting of elections in Largo by mail, fax Operating hours are 8 a.m. to switch from Original Medicare the plan, one will have until Any registered voter can now or email (scanned as an attach- 4:30 p.m. to Medicare Advantage, or vice February 14 to enroll in a Part D vote early. For eight days from ment). The voter may also call Military and Overseas Voters versa. plan that will begin the first day Thursday, October 27 through the county board of elections and Detailed information on regis- It is also an opportunity to of the following month enrolled. Thursday, November 3, early vot- ask for a form to be mailed or tering to vote and voting absen- switch from one Medicare Ad- Those interested can schedule ing will be available daily from go to the board office and fill one tee for military and other over- vantage plan to another, or from an appointment with Christal 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Voters may out. In applying for the ballot, seas voters can be found for the one Medicare Part D (prescription Batey, Community Resource Ad- vote at any early voting center the voter will designate a prefer- State of Maryland at elections. drug) plan to another. If not en- vocate, to review Part D plan within their own county. Prince ence for receiving the ballot back maryland.gov/overseasvoters and rolled in a Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan by Georgians may choose among either by mail or by email. for the Federal Voting Assistance when first eligible, do so dur- calling 301-345-6660 ext. 2012 eight locations. After the county has approved Program at fvap.gov. ing the general open enrollment, beginning October 10. The centers closest to Green- the application and sent out the belt in order of distance are the ballot, the voter must either mail College Park Community Center, or hand-deliver the completed 5051 Pierce Avenue, College ballot to the county board of- Park; the Wayne Curry Sports fice by election day, November & Learning Center, 8001 Sher- 8. The ballot cannot be emailed We extend our deepest sym- Holy Cross iff Road, Landover; the Laurel- or faxed. Nor can it be taken to pathies to the family and friends Beltsville Senior Center, 7120 an early voting center or polling of Cheryl Lee Rudd. Cheryl died Thrift Store Contee Road, Laurel; and the place. on September 26, 2016. Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 North- Voters who cannot go to the Congratulations to Greenbelt Every Thursday view Drive, Bowie. Other centers board of elections office them- Elementary School, which has 10am – 4pm are located in Ft. Washington, selves may designate someone to received a beautification award. Catholic Congratulations to Kelly and Forestville, Upper Marlboro and take their completed application Community Matt McLaughlin on the birth Good, clean clothes for women, Brandywine. All of the county’s form to the county board and of Greenbelt men and children! early voting centers are accessible pick up the ballot for them. Do- of a baby daughter. Local grand- MASS Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. to voters with disabilities. ing so requires completion of a parents are Leslie and Mike Sundays 10 A.M. Registered voters have always designation of agent form, which McLaughlin, and Patty and Da- vid McCarty. Municipal Building been able to vote during early is available online or from the 6905 Greenbelt Road Please share your accomplish- voting, but now individuals who county board of elections office. ALL ARE WELCOME. Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 are eligible but not yet registered The ballot itself will contain de- ments, milestones, and news for can register and vote on the same tailed instructions for completing the next Our Neighbors column. day. To do so, go to an early and returning it. Send complete details on your voting center in the county of If the absentee ballot is hand- news to [email protected] or residence and bring a document delivered, it must be received at call 202-957-3072. “It is not for him to pride himself who loveth that proves the residence address, the local board office by 8 p.m. - Karen Yoho his own country, but rather for him who loveth the such as a Motor Vehicles Admin- on election day, November 8. If whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind istration (MVA) driver’s license the ballot is mailed, it must be its citizens.” - Baha’i Writings or identification card, a change postmarked no later than Novem- of address card, a paycheck, bank ber 8, and it must be received statement, utility bill or other at the local board office no later Greenbelt Baha'i' Community government document with the name and new address. Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 Absentee Voting 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org All registered voters are eli- Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors gible to vote absentee. No reason www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 or explanation for wanting to Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor vote absentee is required. Greenbelt Community Church Voters wishing to vote absen- UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST tee must first submit an applica- Worship Service 10 a.m. tion to receive an absentee ballot Join us for Friendship Dinner Sunday 11:30. 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) from the Prince George’s County Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings Board of Elections. Applications www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org for absentee ballots must be re- Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Sunday Worship Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org 10:15 a.m. Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff, Pastor October 9 10 a.m. "A Clean Heart" Mishkan Torah The Reverend Evan Keely, Interim Minister; with Beth Charbonneau, Worship Congregation Associate. True knowledge of the self can be fraught with pain when we know we have fallen short 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 of being our best selves. An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali- tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH your extended family in the 21st century. 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, 301-474-4322 i.e. family service at 7:30 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. Mass Schedule: Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Opportunity for leadership development. Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. Interfaith families are welcome. Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Thursday, October 6, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Volunteer to serve on City City Information Council Advisory Groups. There are currently vacancies GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING on: Advisory Planning Board, MEETINGS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 10-14 Arts Advisory Board, Board Municipal Building, October 10, 2016 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 10 at 5:30pm YOUTH ADVISORY COM- of Elections, Community ORGANIZATION MITTEE at Springhill Lake Recreation Center, 6101 Cher- Relations Advisory Board, Call to Order rywood Lane. On the Agenda: NLC Topic - Heroin Epidemic – Greenbelt Advisory Roll Call continuing discussion, YAC Liaison Reports, YAC Logo for T-shirts, Committee on Environmental Sustainability, Park and Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Chair elections Recreation Advisory Board, Consent Agenda – Approval of Staff Recommendations Monday, October 10 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL Youth Advisory Committee (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be ap- MEETING at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. Live on proved as recommended by staff, subject to removal from For more info: Verizon 21, Comcast 71, and streaming live at the Consent Agenda by Council.) [email protected] www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv Approval of Agenda and Additions GET OUT, GET FIT! Tuesday,October 11 at 7:30pm, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS Free Exercise Clinic ADVISORY BOARD at Municipal Building, 15 Crescent - Presentations Saturday, October 8 Road. On the Agenda: Planning for community forums and other - Cooperative Month Proclamation 9:00-10:00am methods to discuss police/community relations. - Nonprofit Awareness Week Proclamation Schrom Hills Park - Petitions and Requests Wednesday,October 12 at 7:30pm, GREEN TEAM-ZERO 6915 Hanover Parkway (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the City WASTE CIRCLE at Public Works, 555 Crescent Road. On Visit the new outdoor fit- Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) the Agenda: Update on Organics Task Force proposal to Council, ness zone for one of our free exercise clinics. Each session - * Minutes of Council Meetings Update on TerraCycle grant proposals, Update on County’s Zero will feature circuit training and - Administrative Reports Waste Plan, Presentation by Compost Crew, Planning for Novem- HIIT (High Intensity Interval - *Committee Reports ber 21 Reel & Meal at New Deal Café Training) using your own body LEGISLATION The schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that weight. Stations of cardio, strength, plyometrics and core - A Resolution for the Negotiated Purchase for a Tree a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. Master Plan from Davey Resource Group of Kent, Ohio, at training will be included. All levels of fitness a Cost of $23,900 City of Greenbelt welcome! OTHER BUSINESS Participating in Purple Info: 301-397-2200 - Revised Contribution/Recognition Group Policy Light Nights - Red Light Cameras October is Domestic Violence ANNUAL SENIOR - Council Reports Awareness Month. Banners are OPEN FORUM * - Recruitment Bonus – Police Officers hanging at the Municipal Building, * - Memorandum of Understanding – City and Greenbelt Springhill Lake Recreation Center Access Television and the Police Department. An * - Reimbursement to Greenbelt Intergenerational Volunteer information table is set up in the lobby of the Police Exchange Service (GIVES) for Insurance Coverage Department at 550 Crescent Road. Informational brochures and FREE purple light bulbs are available for those who MEETINGS NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular Coun- would like to show their support. They will also be available Saturday, October 8 cil meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens are invit- at the Greenbelt CARES office at 25 Crescent Road. If you 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ed to attend. If special accommodations are required for any disabled would like more information about this program visit www. Greenbelt Community Ctr., person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the meeting purplelightnights.org. If you have questions about Domestic 15 Crescent Rd., Rm. 201 day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 or e-mail Violence or need support, visit http://www.thehotline.org/ [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. This is your chance to speak and be heard about Green- The Public Safety Advisory Committee will hold belt issues that concern you. a series of Public Forums on Security Cameras Sponsored by the Greenbelt City Council’s Senior Citizens • Saturday, October 8 at 11am at Greenbriar Community Advisory Committee. Call 301- Center, 7600 Hanover Parkway 397-2208 for more information. • Saturday, October 15 from 11am-1pm at Greenbelt SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road 2-5PM AT SCHROM HILLS PARK Free Babysitting Suggestions and feedback are requested on: Concerns relating 6915 Hanover Parkway Course to current security cameras, Need for additional security cameras, Suggested locations by additional cameras. FAMILY FUN & ENTERTAINMENT Greenbelt Police will be available to answer questions. $1 Pumpkin Patch, Live Music courtesy of Just Us, Hayrides, Pumpkin Decorating, Mechanical Bull Ride, Moonbounces & VOLUNTEER EVENT & CELEBRATING SUCCESS Inflatables, KidCare ID’s by Greenbelt Police Department, Green- Saturday, October 8 belt Volunteer Fire Department, Community Groups Info Tables. FANTASTIC FOOD AT AFFORDABLE PRICES! Burgers and Hot Springhill Lake Recreation Center Gardens Dogs, Nachos, Drinks & more! Courtesy of Greenbelt Babe Ruth 6101 Cherrywood Lane October 8, 1 - 4:00pm STICK AROUND AFTER THE EVENT OR MAKE PLANS TO 9:00am – 12:00pm: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY RETURN TO THE PARK . . . FREE MOONLIT MOVIE “BABE” Springhill Lake Recreation Fall maintenance and vegetable harvesting. @ 7:00pm Center Clubhouse FREE Starbucks coffee and Bagel Place bagels 6101 Cherrywood Lane PEPCO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT TREE REMOVAL This course is targeted towards 12:00pm – 2:00pm: GRILLING IN THE GARDEN Pepco will be doing tree removal starting in two weeks. The students completing grades 5-8 Enjoy music and grilled vegetables. FREE educational work that is being done is part of the Pepco vegetation (10-13 years of age). Students games and workshops management plan that was approved in 2015. will learn responsibilities and REMINDERS: RECYCLE RIGHT CONTEST safety regarding babysitting • Bring your reusable water bottles and coffee mugs and handling emergency situa- • Wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes you “WIN WITH YOUR BIN” tions. Students should bring a don’t mind getting dirty You can win prizes by properly preparing your resi- pencil or pen. They will receive • Bring your service-learning form to earn HOURS for high dential recycling bin during the week of a packet of information, a certif- school graduation Oct 17 – Oct 27. Five winners will be selected: one icate of completion and an op- • RSVP to Connor Roessler at 240-542-2150 or croessler@ winner from each of the four City Recycling Collec- portunity to enroll in Greenbelt greenbeltmd.gov OR Bill and Carolyn Davis at 240-707-5252 or tion Routes and one winner from a Contractual Recycling Collection CARES Odd Jobs/Job bank. To at [email protected]. Route. Make sure you have clean, properly prepared recyclables register contact Judye Hering, set out on your collection day! [email protected] or Please excuse our dust! Check out our website to see what goes in your bin: 301-345-6660. The Greenbelt Community Center is embarking on a facility- http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/curbside-recycling wide heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrade Part of the AMERICA RECYCLES DAY Celebration. America Recy- project. The work is expected to begin on or around October 1, FIT ‘N’ FUN CARDIO cles Day is on November 15. This event is sponsored by the City of Participants experience a 2016 and be completed in 10 weeks. Greenbelt, the Metropolitan Council of Governments and CHEARS. variety of cardio including During the project, the HVAC system will be shut down for peri- For more information call 240-542-2153 dance, boot camp, weights and ods of time, which will affect the temperature in the facility. floorwork set to great music! You will need to bring weights, The facility will maintain normal operating hours with the goal of DONATION DROP-OFF water and a mat, jump rope is limiting disruptions to classes, programs, events and rentals. Green Drop Charitable Donations optional. https://www.gogreendrop.com/acceptable-items/ We appreciate your patience with this important and necessary Saturday, October 8, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon M/W/F 10:00am-11:15am work. For more info call 301-397-2208 Community Center Rm 106 or until the truck is full Drop-in: R: $4, NR: $5 Follow cityofgreenbelt on Facebook Parking lot between City Office and Community Center Instructor: Judy Cocchiaro Info: 301-474-8308 Info: 301-397-2208 and @cityofgreenbelt on Twitter Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 6, 2016

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DoctorsCommunityHospital DCHweb DCH4YOU DCHweb.org Thursday, October 6, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 Greenbelt Aquatic Center Mysterious Flood Damages Celebrates a Quarter Century Historic Greenbelt Museum by Karen Yoho by Julie Depenbrock Greenbelt Museum The Greenbelt Aquatic Center, volunteers reported for now the Aquatic & Fitness Cen- their shift last Sun- ter, celebrated its 25th anniver- day, October 2, to find sary Saturday with a gathering standing water on the of city council members, a full first floor of the mu- schedule of activities, and, of seum at 10-B Cres- course, cake. cent Road. They acted “Twenty-five years later and quickly, informing the we’ve got a facility that looks as Museum Director and good as the day it opened,” said Curator Megan Sear- Celia Craze, director of the De- ing-Young, who called partment of Planning and Com- into action the City of munity Development. Greenbelt Public Works The facility now sports a staff, Greenbelt Homes translucent Kalwall roof, as well emergency crew, and a as new fitness equipment and water abatement compa- flooring. ny. Additional museum A city-sponsored project, the JULIE DEPENBROCK BY PHOTO volunteers came to as- indoor aquatic center opened its Patrons enjoy the pool at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. sist in moving furniture, doors in September 1991. The textiles, and artifacts to fitness center followed two years the adjoining house at later. 10-A Crescent Road. The first publicly operated out- Explore Your Greenbelt As of Tuesday, they door pool in the state, Greenbelt’s had yet to determine Historic furniture has been removed and original swimming pool opened Best of Coffee House Show the cause of the water fans dry out the Greenbelt Museum at 10-B on Memorial Day in 1939. It was entering the home. “The Crescent Road. reconstructed in 1988. good news is that it ap- “Greenbelt citizens have al- Stars Musical Students pears that the artifacts ways been very supportive of by Yeri Zinn that did get wet, will the recreation department,” As- not suffer permanent sistant Director of Recreation Student musicians will perform She has taken guitar and piano damage,” said Searing- Joe McNeal said. “This is not an at the next Eleanor Roosevelt classes and met many students Young. inexpensive facility to build or High School (ERHS) Best of and teachers who have guided The Museum will operate, but it gets a lot of use.” Coffee House show on Friday, her as a musician. One of her be closed until further The adopted budget for the October 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. This greatest musical and community notice. Museum gift aquatic center in 2016 was event concludes Explore Your accomplishments was rejuvenat- items will be available $1,095,000 and the revenue so Greenbelt, the Greenbelt Com- ing the ERHS female a cappella at the annual Festival far about half that, according to munity Foundation’s 10th anni- group, the Pearls. Mei-Malenab of Lights Craft Show Greenbelt’s recreation budget versary celebration. successfully raised awareness and Sale, December 3 report. Somewhat shy, student Alyssa about the group and its purpose. and 4, at the Greenbelt “We’re always looking to do Mei-Malenab was transformed at The Pearls became ERHS’s first a Community Center. better,” McNeal said. an ERHS coffeehouse when she cappella group to attend the 2016 A yearlong membership for sang in front of friends and fel- SingStrong D.C. High School Photos by Karen Yoho an adult Greenbelt resident costs low students. At the coffeehouse, Competition. $249; for children, $116. strangers treat each other like Mei-Malenab will likely per- Councilmember Silke Pope “genuine best friends” because form at the Best of Coffee House plans on renewing her member- “there’s just something beautiful show because “being on stage ship. and mysterious about the way and performing is exhilarating.” “I used to work out all the music bonds people.” Join the fun October 7 from 7 Homeschoolers Meet time when I was younger,” Pope Mei-Malenab is active in the to 9 p.m. at ERHS. There is a Greenbelt homeschoolers meet Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the said. “I want to take better care ERHS music department. She charge for admission. playground near the Greenbelt Museum. Inclement weather location is of myself.” learned piano and violin from Sponsored by Paradyme Man- the Library. They also meet Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. on the lawn Julie Andrus and Carol Mealey her mother. She considers being agement, Beltway Plaza and the in front of the Library. Inclement weather location is the Library kids are familiar faces at the front a musician an integral part of her Greenbelt News Review, Explore section. Bring a favorite board game to share. This group does not desk of the aquatic center. Andrus identity. After Mei-Malenab and Your Greenbelt is a series of meet on major holidays. has been working there 20 years her mother emigrated from the events celebrating the 10th an- On Thursdays, homeschoolers meet 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Youth and Mealey 15. Philippines to the U.S., she began niversary of the Greenbelt Com- Center Multipurpose Room for games and activities. Bring a bag “People come in, happy to to teach herself how to write mu- munity Foundation through the lunch if desired. (Does not meet when county public schools are not see someone they know,” An- sic and truly loves music. programs it has funded. in session.) drus said. “They say ‘you’re still ERHS music classes have al- Yeri Zinn is an intern working Everyone is welcome to attend. here?’” lowed her talents to flourish. with the Greenbelt Community Andrus has seen the demo- Foundation. graphics of the town change from St. Hugh’s Church behind the front desk. “It’s an interesting town be- t ANNUAL GREENBELT h Annual cause there are a lot of older 12 people,” Andrus said. “We see a lot of transition and growth, too.” HEALING ARTS DAY Oktoberfest Kids who come in for swim Tuesday Oct. 18, 2016 - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. lessons will often join the swim team, the Barracudas, and even Greenbelt Community Center October 15, 2016 — 4 p.m. - Until ? become lifeguards later on. Both Andrus and Mealey have Free – All Ages Welcome St. Hugh’s Church had children who also worked at Experience working with practitioners of: 135 Crescent Road the aquatic center. The facility, which is open on • ACUPUNCTURE• SHIATSU•HEALING LIGHT Greenbelt, Maryland holidays, gives people a place to YOGA & AURA PICTURES MEDITATION • • Musik Provided By land who might not have any- • HYPNOSIS • TECHNOLOGY USE & SAFETY where else to go. “We feel like a PHIL VENTURA family. How many places can say that?” Andrus said. DEATH CAFÉ Death Cafe: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME! JOIN IN THE Julie Depenbrock is a Univer- Room 114 - Free and Open to the Public CELEBRATION! SEE YOU THERE! sity of Maryland graduate student At a Death Café people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Join Us For Authentic Food, Drink And Fun studying journalism and writing Our aim is to increase awareness of death and to help people GERMAN STYLE! for the News Review. make the most of their (finite) lives. Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, Pork Greenbelt Community Center Roast, Half Chicken, Gulasch Soup, Potato 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt Soup, Radish Salad, Sausages, Oktoberfest Beer, Wine, and Soda! GIVE BLOOD Contact: Margaret Capurso 301-560-6002 GIVE LIFE *DESSERTS BY KATIE* Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 6, 2016

COUNCIL continued from page 1 CO-OP continued from page 1 city’s independent authority nor In recent discussions, council accepted the resignation of Jef- Concern for Community GHI sends email and printed involve city police in the evalu- has grappled with how to im- frey Keenan from the Park and Greenbelt cooperatives also newsletters and holds town hall ation of adequacy or mitigation prove the timeliness of responses Recreation Advisory Board and strongly support concern for meetings on relevant topics. The of impacts. to petitions and requests. At the agreed to support a statewide community, a principle that was Greenbelt Federal Credit Union Craze discussed the impact suggestion of Jordan and Coun- ban on hydraulic fracking and to added in 1995. The Greenbelt has financial counseling and ed- of the rezoning on the “Hillman cilmember Leta Mach, council support the county’s request for a Federal Credit Union annually ucation for members through Proposal” for high-rise apartments added a requirement that when public art grant. sponsors two shredding days. GreenPath Financial Wellness. adjacent to the existing Lakeside petitions are referred to city staff, The Co-op Supermarket & Phar- And, the purpose of Greenbelt North Apartments. Craze says petitioners and council are to be macy offers free space to the that current multifamily zoning apprised of the disposition “with- Library Bookstore Greenbelt Elementary allows 12 to 20 units per acre. in 90 days, if possible.” Jordan School for the collec- The maximum density under the stated that at 90 days there may Needs More Books tion of books prior to rezoning proposal is 48 units not yet be a final disposition, in What happens to a book when the Labor Day Festi- per acre. The Hillman proposal which case staff would report on one finishes reading it and no val and to other non- calls for 80 units per acre, which the status of its review. Roberts longer wants to keep it? The profit groups for bake would still be unacceptable under objected to staff disposing of bookstore right here in the town sales and other fund- the draft rewrite. She also noted petitions without council review library is sorely in need of clean, raisers. Members of that the county has committed and approval but his concern was gently-used books and DVDs. the Greenbelt Nursery to not upzoning property under not shared by his colleagues. Greenbelt has always been School find that they cover of the zoning rewrite. The revised standing rules generous in giving to the book- build lifelong friend- Councilmember Rodney Rob- were approved on a 6 to 1 vote store. Has that changed because ships that build their erts disputed that, saying that with Roberts opposed. people aren’t buying new books? community. The New Or is it because the Discover allowing commercial uses “by Drug Take Back Deal Café provides right” in residential areas amounts Council unanimously approved book donation bin outside the a gathering place for AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO to rezoning property. Craze con- the purchase of a roughly $2,000 building is more convenient than many groups and firmed that the draft would allow security cabinet to be installed bringing books into the library? through the Friends of the New Nursery School is to provide an some neighborhood-serving uses at the police station so that citi- The Discover bin does not benefit Deal Café Arts sponsors music enriching educational environ- in residential zones. By permit- zens may dispose of prescrip- the library. Whatever the rea- festivals in Roosevelt Center. ment for young children and their ting complementary uses in what tion and controlled drugs at any son, there currently are very few GHI committees are focused on parents. books to offer. are now single use zones, the time. Council also encouraged many community issues and the Members rewrite seeks to create more dy- the Public Safety Advisory Com- The library itself provides Greenbelt News Review provides Members of a cooperative namic neighborhoods, she said. mittee (PSAC) and the police some withdrawn books, but not a community outlet for divergent build a better world economically enough to keep the bookstore Standing Rules department to continue to hold views in its letters to the editor. by working together. Members Council’s standing rules are drug take back days twice a year. going. The Friends of the Green- Education of the Greenbelt Federal Credit the policies and procedures by PSAC Vice Chair Laura Kessler belt Library run the bookstore The principle of education, Union receive dividends and low which council operates. It cov- reported that the next take back and helps the library with funds training and information is cru- loan rates. As not-for-profit orga- ers such things as when council day will be October 22. for Teen Zone, Storytime, Bib- cial to the continued success of nizations, credit unions generally liobop and other events. meets, provides for special meet- Liquor Licenses cooperative businesses. Greenbelt offer better rates than for-profit ings, worksessions and executive Council discussed and took no If anyone has books to con- co-ops provide this in many ways banks. Members of GHI can (closed) sessions, how meetings positions on two liquor license tribute, consider bringing them with a highlight being participa- find affordable homes. Co-op Su- are announced and many other applications. Willy K’s is apply- to the Circulation Desk in the tion in the Greenbelt Cooperative permarket & Pharmacy members details. Council last revised its ing for a Special Entertainment library. Alliance to explain cooperative receive an annual patronage divi- standing rules in 2012 and intro- Permit that will allow them to No textbooks, reference books business to both co-op members dend based on the financial per- duced a resolution updating those card patrons and search bags or computer books, please. and nonmembers. In addition to formance of the store. Likewise, rules at its last regular meeting. and backpacks upon entry. Under fulfilling its purpose of dissemi- members of the Greenbelt News Some of the changes were their current license, they can nating information, the Greenbelt Review may receive a dividend to reflect how the city is using only card when a patron seeks Delegate Washington News Review also works with that depends upon the financial technology such as eliminat- to purchase alcohol and can- Holds Public Forum college journalism students to success of the paper. The volun- ing language regarding copying not search bags and backpacks. Delegate Alonzo Washington further their education. The Co- teer work of Greenbelt Nursery and mailing various materials. Manager Kobi Manful said there invites the community to join op Supermarket & Pharmacy School members helps the school In addition, the resolution shifts would be no change to their en- him for the first public meeting holds sampling of products and provide quality early childhood the responsibility for excusing a tertainment schedule. of the Prince George’s Promise offers consumer information in- councilmember from voting from The Shell Food Mart on Cher- Scholarship Task Force to discuss cluding factsheets and recipes. See CO-OP, page 12 the chair to a supermajority of rywood Lane is seeking to take implementing a free community council. advantage of a recent change in college at Prince George’s Com- Other changes were more con- state law that would allow it to munity College. troversial. The resolution changes convert its license to sell beer to The public forum will take the language regarding requests a beer and wine license. place on Monday, October 10 for meetings related to city busi- Other Actions from 7 to 9 p.m. at DuVal High Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance ness with other parties to add Without discussion, council School, 9880 Good Luck Road. elected officials to the list of out- Celebrate Co-op Month 2016 in Greenbelt side parties meetings with whom Tender Hands Healthcare “because we care” councilmembers must inform Oct. 10 their colleagues about in advance. How can we help you? 8 pm City Proclamation of Co-op Month, Municipal Center There was prolonged, sometimes • Are you a senior who needs help with the grocery shopping? Oct. 13 heated discussion of the meaning • A son, daughter, sister, or brother concerned about an aging relative living 8 pm PBS documentary “In the Spirit of Cooperation”, Old and need for this change, but in alone? Greenbelt Theatre • A patient needing help getting safely back home after a hospital or reha- the end council left it as written. bilitation stay? 8 pm GHI Member Input Session: Planning 2017 Budget, GHI For the first time, the new • A disabled adult who needs a little help around the house? Oct. 17 - 28 rules will allow councilmembers GFCU Fall Auto Sale special terms and a car buyer service who are unable to physically at- Tender Hands Healthcare is a home-care service providing non- Oct. 17 - Nov 14 medical care to seniors and disabled adults including individuals tend the meeting to participate GCA Display in Greenbelt Library with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. and vote remotely by telephone, Oct. 18 Skype or other means if certain We assist families with a range of needs, from 2 hours to 24 hours a 10 am-2 pm GHI & City Sponsored Health Fair, Community conditions are met and a su- day including live in care services. Center permajority (50 percent plus one) To set up a free no obligation in-home consultation call (240) 316-9289. Oct. 19 of councilmembers physically Inquire about our paid referral program. 4:30pm-6:30pm Diet to Go Program, GCS&P Oct. 20 present agree. tenderhandshealthcare.com [email protected] Roberts objected to this 8:30 am-2 pm International Credit Union Day; Refreshments in change based on its impact on GFCU lobby public input and concerns that Oct. 23 council may not treat all coun- 10 am-2 pm GCA Booth at Farmers Market cilmembers equally. The other Miller Farms 2 pm-4 pm GCA Party at the New Deal Café councilmembers appeared confi- Come and visit our farm in Oct. 26 dent that the requirement for a 9 am-9pm Patron Appreciation Day, GCS&P supermajority would ensure that October. 4-7pm Delectables: Pumpkin Mousse, GCS&PP the privilege was not abused and Oct. 29 the provision remained in the Schools, Church Groups, and families – 9 am-noon GFCU Shredding Day, behind the Credit Union resolution. all are welcome. Oct. 31 A new provision under “Right 3-5 pm Trick or Treat at GHI Offices to Floor” states “When possible, Farm animals, 1,000 chickens, corn maze, 4 -7 pm Tasting of Co-op Winemakers’ Wines, GCC members of council shall not wagon rides. 5 pm Seasonal and Savory Demonstration, GCC take positions on foreign or na- tional issues that do not affect the More information 301-399-5442 Like us on Facebook: City.” Some concerns were raised www.facebook.com/Greenbelt-Cooperative-Alliance (Shelley) as to how council would decide Abbreviations: (GNS) Greenbelt Nursery School; (GFCU) Greenbelt whether an issue affects the city Federal Credit Union; (GHI) Greenbelt Homes Inc.; (NDC) New Deal but in the end, council let the MillerFarmsClinton.com Café; (GNR) Greenbelt News Review ; (GCS&P) Greenbelt Co-op new language stand. Supermarket and Pharmacy;(GCA) Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance.. Thursday, October 6, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Social Media Threats County Will No Longer Pay Disrupt Schools Police Blotter Threats on social media cir- culated October 2 prompted ad- For High School AP Exams Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, ditional county and city police by Anne Gardner www.greenbeltmd.gov/police deployment at county schools on Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about Monday. Public schools opened High school students taking college credit, taking AP classes incidents. as scheduled, with some students the rigorous college-level Ad- helps students to get accepted at relocated to more secure spaces. vanced Placement (AP) courses competitive colleges. In fact, the Robbery 5900 block Cherrywood Lane. Prince George’s County Public this year have been left in the expectation is that bright students September 21, 12:41 a.m., A 25-year-old nonresident was Schools stated, “…local law en- lurch, as Prince George’s County will take several AP classes, if 9100 Edmonston Road. A cab arrested and charged with tres- forcement has deployed additional announced last week that they offered at their high school. El- driver picked up two men who pass after he was found on the officers at schools throughout the are no longer going to pay for eanor Roosevelt High School asked to be driven to Laurel. grounds of Franklin Park apart- county as a precaution.” the AP exams. The cost of each (ERHS) typically has students After a minor fare dispute the ments after having been banned Prince George’s Police Depart- exam is typically $93 and some taking a total of about 180 AP men told the driver to stop the from the complex by agents of ment tweeted, “We will have ad- are more expensive. Some stu- exams each year. cab. One of the men punched the property. He was released on ditional officers at schools out of dents take several AP exams in Since this funding change was the driver in the face while the citation pending trial. an abundance of caution. We take their junior and senior years, so only announced towards the end other man removed the key from September 28, 4:59 a.m., these threats seriously.” this can add up to a significant of September, after classes had the ignition and kept it. Both 6000 block Springhill Drive. A The tweets named specific amount of money. already started, students were men then fled on foot. The driver 20-year-old nonresident woman public schools, including Charles Previously these costs were already signed up for AP classes refused treatment for a facial was arrested and charged with H. Flowers, William Wirt and covered by the county, with some in the expectation that the exams laceration. trespass, disorderly conduct and Kenmore. While no Greenbelt funding coming from the federal would be paid for. Now, how- September 27, 10:56 a.m., resisting arrest after she was lo- schools were threatened, Elea- and state levels. However, this ever, parents will have to come 7500 block Greenbelt Road. Two cated on the grounds of Franklin nor Roosevelt High School re- year, due to budget cuts and up with a significant amount of men entered Safeway and went to Park apartments after having been located students from temporary different spending priorities, the money or their student will not the pharmacy where one of them banned from the complex by classrooms to the auditorium. county will only cover the cost be able to take the exam, even jumped the counter and removed agents of the property. She was Elizabeth Seton High School of exams taken by students who after completing the coursework. prescription medicines from the transported to the Department of was closed. According to Prince are eligible for free or reduced Also, when students are signing shelves. When an employee con- Corrections for a hearing before a George’s County police, two ar- lunches. up for classes for next year, they fronted them, one of them stated district court commissioner. rests were made on Monday and AP courses are college-level may choose not to sign up for he had a gun. Both men then fled Burglary Tuesday in connection with these courses offered in high schools. AP classes because they cannot on foot. September 26, 9:20 p.m., cases. Some colleges will give credit afford to pay for the exams, thus Theft 9100 block Edmonston Terrace. To report any information, for these classes if the student diminishing their chances of ac- September 22, 12:50 p.m., A woman inside her residence contact Prince George’s County receives a high enough score, ceptance into the best colleges. 6000 block Greenbelt Road. An saw a man walk by her apartment Police Department at 866-411- which means parents do not have The ERHS Parent-Teacher- unattended wallet was taken from and look inside the windows as TIPS. to pay tuition for their child to Student Association (PTSA) has the counter at Subway. he passed by. She then heard take that class in college, thus started a fund to help defray the September 22, 3:30 p.m., someone attempt to enter the potentially saving a lot of mon- cost of AP exams at the school, 07200 block Mathew Street. A front door. The man then broke Winter Accessories ey. Other colleges do not give and they are hoping that the parcel package was taken from out the bedroom window and To Help Students credit but will allow a student wider community will help by the front stoop of a residence. fled on foot. He is described as Educational Systems Federal to jump ahead to a higher level making donations to that fund. September 23, 9100 block black, 20 to 30 years old, 5’9” Credit Union is inviting members class in that subject. Regardless For more information go to erh- Edmonston Road. Officers re- tall, 260 pounds, wearing a black of the education community to of whether or not they receive sptsa.weebly.com. sponded to a report of a vehicle ball cap, grey pants and a black donate new hats, gloves, mittens, tampering in progress and found short sleeve shirt with stripes on scarves and socks to help stu- a man inside a vehicle with a the sleeves. dents in need through its Warm- side window broken out. He fled Vandalism ing Hearts and Hands program. on foot. Nothing appeared to September 23, 2:30 a.m., 7700 New winter clothing accessories have been taken. block Hanover Parkway. A bal- for K-12 and community col- If you are a non-profit or cooperative September 24, 6:20 p.m., 7500 cony door was shattered during lege students can be dropped off block Greenbelt Road. An unat- a dispute between two neighbors. at any of the Credit Union’s 12 that serves residents of Greenbelt, tended cell phone was taken from One of the people said it was branch locations between October the counter at Casual Male XL. accidental and agreed to pay for 3 and December 3, 2016, includ- September 24, 8:15 p.m., 5700 the damage. ing the Greenbelt branch located We have money for you! block Cherrywood Lane. An unat- Vehicle Crime at 7500 Greenway Center Drive, tended cell phone was taken from Four tires and rims were taken Suite 1400. The Greenbelt Community Foundation will the counter at Shell Food Mart. from each of two vehicles, one in Educational Systems FCU has accept proposals for our Fall grant cycle on September 27, 7600 block the 100 block Westway and the sponsored Warming Hearts and Greenbelt Road. A woman re- other in the 9000 block Breeze- Hands for the past three years. ported that a man reached into wood Terrace. Four wheel center In 2015, 1,000 items were pro- October 15, 2016 the open window of her vehicle caps were taken in the 6400 vided to students in eight Mary- Application materials as well as tips for and removed a handbag contain- block Capitol Drive. land counties, including Prince ing a laptop computer. He then Passenger windows were bro- George’s. In addition to Credit a successful proposal can be found at our fled on foot. The handbag and ken and damage to the interior Union members and volunteers website: greenbeltfoundation.net laptop were recovered a short occurred in two attempts to steal donating items, employees also time later in the 7500 block of stereo equipment from two ve- raised nearly $4,000 to help make Watch our Grant Writing Workshop on Greenbelt Road. hicles. The attempt was success- a difference. YouTube! September 28, 3:25 p.m., 100 ful in the 6100 block Breezewood block Centerway. Two men were Drive but not in the 200 block having a general conversation Lakeside Drive. when one of them commented A drivers side window was about the wallet the other man broken out in 1 Court Laurel had. The man with the wallet let Hill Road and a watchband was the other man handle it and then removed. became distracted, at which time Three acts of vandalism were the man handling the wallet left reported. A fuel hose was cut in the area with it. He is described the 9100 block Edmonston Court as being white, 30 to 40 years and a hole was drilled into a gas old, 5’9” tall, 190 pounds, riding tank in the 8000 block Mandan a red bicycle. Road. Paint was scratched in the Greenbelt Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Trespass 6200 block Breezewood Drive. the newest member benefit – GreenPath. September 23, 5:39 a.m., The credit union is providing free access to money management and financial education services by teaming up with GreenPath for financial wellness, a financial education and counseling The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information program. leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved Greenbelt Federal Credit Union members can receive assistance with: crimes reported in the blotter.  Personal and family budgeting Call 1-866-411-TIPS.  Understanding your personal credit report and how to improve your score People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the  Personal money management Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145.  Debt repayment (fees may apply)  Avoiding bankruptcy, foreclosure, and repossession

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Election 2016 UTOPIA continued from page 1 Estate Sale / Yard Question D Monday Sale / Inside  Everyone is welcome at a about the perils of greed; and Call 301-832-6659  community discussion about The Recursion Theorem, a film Question D, whether to add two noir sci-fi fantasy that’s both Open from October  county council at-large seats, with nightmarish and funny. 2nd to October 23rd separate term limits. Utopia, now in its 12th year, 7 M Southway Road  The event will be held Mon- annually seeks films that reflect day, October 10, starting at 7:30 Furniture, Vacuum Cleaner,  the idealistic origins of Green- Mobile Air Conditioner, Mobile  p.m. in Room 114 at the Com- belt, which First Lady Eleanor Baseboard Heaters, Bicycle, Lawn munity Center. Prince George’s  Roosevelt called “the first garden Mower, Kitchen Utensils, Shelves,  Sofa. Leather Chairs, File Cabinets  County Peace and Justice Coali- community in the land, planned  (European High Quality)  tion is the sponsor so that local for the uplift and unfolding of voters can be better informed. the human spirit.” This optimis-  How might these new council tic utopian spirit is particularly Boy Scout Venturing Crew  seats serve the greater public reflected in two of this year’s interest? #851 documentaries. A Bold Peace ex- is sponsoring a  Spokespersons pro and con plores how and why Costa Rica on Question D are expected:  abolished its military to expand        a representative of District 4 social programs for its people and Councilmember Todd Turner for       Manufacturer of Dreams looks at  a yes vote, which is supported a poverty-stricken area of Italy For schedule and ticket infor- by a number of county officials;  that intentionally remade itself mation, see next week’s News  local activists Suchitra Balachan- into an idealistic utopia for artists Review or visit utopiafilmfestival. dran and Tom Dernoga, a former  and art. org. Saturday, October 8th  county councilmember are on the A free Sunday morning pro- Susan Gervasi serves as dep- no side, also favored by a federa- Holy Cross Lutheran Church  gram of kids’ films and a free uty director of Utopia Film Fes-  tion of local civic associations. documentary filmmaking work- tival 2016. 6905 Greenbelt Road The sponsors hope many will       shop will also be part of this 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  attend, both to listen with an year’s Utopia, a non-profit project   open mind and to raise critical of Greenbelt Access Television  questions during the discussion. (GATe). RICHARD K. 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Nationwide Musical Festival CO-OP continued from page 8 Protest Against Gun Violence education at a modest cost. fundraising to maintenance. After Democratic finding a GHI home, potential by Jim Link The principle that coopera- members apply for membership tives maintain their autonomy and and their responsibilities include independence is closely linked paying their monthly co-op fee, to the principle of democratic which includes taxes, reserves control. Cooperatives are au- contributions, maintenance, insur- tonomous, self-help organizations ance on the structure, trash col- controlled by their members. As lection and administrative costs. such, they hold annual meetings Volunteers who work regularly and elect a board of directors to become members of the Green- set policy. The Greenbelt News belt News Review. With as little Review and the Co-op Super- as $10 people become members market & Pharmacy hold annual of the Co-op Supermarket & meetings in the fall and they both Pharmacy. When their capital ac- have seven board members. The count is $100 or higher, they be- Greenbelt Federal Credit Union, come voting members. A critical GHI and the Greenbelt Nursery member responsibility is to shop School hold their annual meetings at the store. Members of the in the spring. The Credit Union Greenbelt Federal Credit Union has seven board members plus also have a responsibility to use three credit committee members the Credit Union’s services and who are elected. GHI members maintain a minimum balance elect nine board members, three in their share savings account, audit committee members and which makes them members of five nominations and elections the financial co-op. committee members. The nursery Build a Better World The New Deal Café and GHI school board is comprised of sev- Cooperatives build a better Offices. - Photos by Amy Hansen

PHOTO BY IAN BLACKWELL ROGERS IAN BLACKWELL BY PHOTO en committee chairpersons, four world by providing their member/ Melissa Sites sings and plays guitar at the Concert Across elected executive members and owners a variety of services and America in Roosevelt Center. the school’s director and adminis- giving their member/owners a say trator. Many co-ops, such as GHI, in how the business is operated. the Greenbelt Nursery School, the In the United States, more than The City of Greenbelt ex- People are dying! If you are not Greenbelt Federal Credit Union 350 million people are members pressed her solidarity with dozens affected by gun violence, you and the Co-op Supermarket & of approximately 29,000 coopera- of sister cities across the U.S. aren’t paying attention. Silence is Pharmacy, hire managers to run tives. These co-ops are investing against the gun violence that complicity!” the day-to-day business of the in people and their communities afflicts our nation, on Sunday, In her remarks, Hoffmeister co-op. to build a better world. September 25, the date designated emphasized that “this is not about Voluntary Many surveys have shown that by Congress as Day of Remem- taking away guns. We want com- Voluntary and open member- people trust cooperatives and pre- brance for Murder Victims. mon sense legislation that will ship is the first principle listed fer to do business with coopera- From noon to 5 p.m. in Roo- help save lives without infringing by ICA. In many respects this tives because of their values and sevelt Center, Greenbelt joined on the Second Amendment. A is because cooperatives are mem- principles discussed here. These hands metaphorically, musically 72-hour waiting period on gun bership organizations and without are the internationally recognized and politically with New York, purchases would make sense, member support they will fail. principles of Boston, Los Angeles, Nashville, right?” Co-ops are open to all people cooperative GREENBELT San Francisco and Atlanta, to News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper Hoffmeister supplied a stat able to use their services and organizations; VOL. 79, No. 46 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 OCTOBER 6, 2016 October is Co-op Month Utopia Film Festival Features by Leta Mach Civil Rights Films and More name just a few participating sheet filled with chilling facts by Susan Gervasi With a special focus on civil ity which were addressed so families and friends of the mur- rights and author Alex Haley’s memorably and emotionally in dered workers, Mississippians epic saga Roots, Greenbelt’s Uto- my uncle’s work still resonate who recall the angry era and one willing to accept the responsi- the principles pia Film Festival 2016, scheduled today. I hope that this program of the suspects on trial decades for October 21 to 23, will screen helps to promote renewed con- later. During the search for the more than 40 independent docu- versation that will again move three, the bodies of two missing mentaries, shorts and works of those who attend to consider each African-American men were dis- animation from around the world. other more as family members covered. Mississippi Cold Case

PHOTO PHOTO BY AMY HANSEN Venues include the Greenbelt Arts with challenges to overcome than makes a powerful documentary cities. about gun violence in Ameri- Greenbelt Cooperative Nursery School. Center, the Old Greenbelt Theatre strangers with arguments to win.” journey in the quest for justice by and the Municipal Building. Utopia will also screen two one of the two victims’ brothers. October is Co-op Month – a honesty, openness, social re- At 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oc- rarely-seen but acclaimed docu- The quest for environmental time to recognize the way co- sponsibility and caring for oth- tober 22, Utopia Film Festival mentaries, Neshoba: The Price preservation is also explored in bilities of membership. When under which operatives, member-owned and ers. The cooperative principles director Chris Haley – nephew of Freedom and Mississippi Cold this year’s festival. Fracking in controlled businesses, are building are guidelines by which coop- of Alex Haley – will show clips Case. Both involve the Missis- Western Maryland? focuses on a better world. eratives put their values into from both the 1977 and 2016 TV sippi murders of three young environmentalists fighting what Cooperatives have been build- practice.” docudrama versions of Roots and civil rights workers during Free- they fear could be the hazardous ing a better world since 1844 Cooperatives Cooperation lead a panel discussion about dom Summer of 1964, when expansion of gas and oil fracking when the Rochdale Equitable By working together in the Roots with experts and historians northern college students went in western Maryland. Pollution There were 350 events nation- Pioneers Society opened a con- Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance, from as far away as The Gambia. south to help register southern in once-pristine Patagonia is the ca. Merely two are: More than sumer co-op store in England. Greenbelt cooperatives carry The program is free, and audi- African-American voters. (See subject of The Island while the The success of the pioneers came out one of the most important ence members will be encour- next week’s News Review or challenge of preserving the Pe- from the practices and proce- principles, cooperation among aged to participate in a question/ visit utopiafilmfestival.org for ruvian Amazon is documented in a family enrolls in Greenbelt Greenbelt’s dures under which they oper- cooperatives. Each year, alli- answer session with the panel. complete schedule information.) The Forest’s Edge. ated. These practices have been ance members organize activi- “I cannot believe that it’s been The slaying of James Chaney, Less serious short films in- updated through the years by the ties for October Co-op Month. 40 years since Roots was pub- Michael Schwerner and Andrew clude Fabrizio’s Initiation, about International Cooperative Alliance For example, alliance members lished as a gift to our nation on Goodman shocked a nation just a teenage quest for a love-nest; (ICA) and they form the basis for – the Greenbelt Federal Credit its bicentennial birthday,” said waking up to America’s perva- the darkly humorous The Vul- today’s cooperative principles. Union, the Greenbelt News Haley. “Unfortunately, many of sive racial injustice. Neshoba In 94 countries around the Review, the Greenbelt Nursery the issues of racism and inequal- includes powerful interviews with See UTOPIA, page 11 wide with more than 1,000 artists 30,000 Americans die from fire- world, 750,000 cooperatives serve School, the Greenbelt Con- over one billion people and ad- sumer Cooperative, Greenbelt here to the cooperative principles Homes Incorporated (GHI), the that help build a better world. New Deal Café and the Co- Council Discusses Zoning Rewrite Nursery School, they become many coop- Greenbelt’s many cooperatives op Incubator group – will be are part of this strong tradition featured in the library display and build a better Greenbelt case. The Greenbelt movie Standing Rules, Drug Take Back through adherence to co-op val- theater will host a showing by Diane Oberg ues. of the PBS documentary, “In The ICA Statement on the Co- the Spirit of Cooperation.” On The Greenbelt City Council requirements and open space set The zoning draft makes the and performers helping to raise arms each year. (In the nine-year operative Identity notes, “Coop- October 23, alliance members started its September 26 regular asides for one and two family Adequate Public Facilities review eratives are based on the values will provide co-op information meeting off with a laugh as Ce- developments; the treatment of an administrative process, which of self-help, self-responsibility, at the Farmers Market. Later lia Craze, acting as city manager townhouses as multifamily rather the city questions, saying it elimi- democracy, equality, equity and that day, the public is invited to in the absence of both the city than single-family dwellings and nates public input and may leave members of that co-op. Their re- eratives also solidarity. In the tradition of their a co-op party at the New Deal manager and the assistant city the lack of a provision ensuring the public unaware of the impact founders, cooperative members See COOP MONTH, page 8 manager noted that “It takes one that the requirements of home- of new development on the com- believe in the ethical values of woman to replace two men.” owner and condominium associa- munity. In addition, the draft After that the meeting was all tions and cooperatives are taken regulations do not recognize the business as council changed its into account during development What Goes On standing rules, approved the draft review. See COUNCIL, page 8 The Greenbelt News Review has our national consciousness at the comments on Module 2 of the war in Vietnam, 57,000 Ameri- county’s zoning rewrite, approved Saturday, October 8 9 to 10 a.m., Free Exercise Clinic, Schrom Hills Park purchase of a secure collection 9 a.m. to noon, Volunteer Event, Springhill Lake Recreation Center box for a drug take-back program sponsibilities include participating operate. Gardens, followed by and discussed two liquor license applications. noon to 2 p.m., Volunteer Celebration, Grilling in the Garden, Zoning Rewrite Springhill Lake Recreation Center, Music, Games, Workshop Council unanimously approved 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Forum on Security Cameras, Greenbriar comments on the draft Module 2 Community Building of the county’s zoning rewrite. been published since 1937, origi- 1 to 2:30 p.m., Annual Senior Open Forum, Community Center The draft letter and comments are Concert Across America to End cans died.) Most deaths caused 1 to 4 p.m., Free Babysitting Course, Springhill Lake Recreation available in the council packet Clubhouse available under Agendas and Monday, October 10 Minutes on the city’s website. in every aspect of the school’s 5:30 p.m., Youth Advisory Committee Meeting, Springhill Lake Prior to transmittal, the staff Recreation Center will add a request to implement 8 p.m., City Council Meeting, Municipal Building, Live on Verizon tools to bring about an increase in affordable housing. Although 21, Comcast 71 and streaming at greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv the county’s requested-by date Tuesday, October 11 for comments has passed, Mayor 7:30 p.m., Community Relations Advisory Board Meeting, Emmett Jordan and Craze assured nally as The Cooperator. Gun Violence. by firearms are accidental or due Municipal Building council that the city’s comments Wednesday, October 12 are still timely. 7:30 p.m., Green Team-Zero Waste Circle, Public Works Building The concerns highlighted in Saturday, October 15 the letter include the omission of PHOTO PHOTO BY INGRID COWAN HASS operation from governance to 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Forum on Security Cameras, City Council references to municipal standards, Room interests, authority and responsi- Corita and Maeve Waters help distribute mulch at Greenbelt Elementary. The school was awarded the Prince George's County 2 to 5 p.m., Fall Fest, Schrom Hills Park (see city ad for details) bility throughout the document; The musicians volunteering to suicide or domestic violence. the exemption from sidewalk Beautification Award last week. their talents at Roosevelt Cen- Hoffmeister urged the crowd ter included The Gliders, Tom to write personal letters to their Gleason, Andrew Hennessey, congressional representatives and Melissa Sites, Martha Heil and to sign the petition online at Con- Jim Riordan. The performances cert Across America. were punctuated by remarks from Glen Gardner said, “We need When you need a law firm YOU can trust... Donna Hoffmeister, Mayor Em- to change the culture that glori- mett Jordan and the Reverend fies gun possession, banish our Joseph Greenwald & Laake helps individuals and businesses Fay Lundin of Mowatt Methodist prevalent war mentality. 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