Secret Circus by Chris Cherry Delights Crowd Dreads to Be Compared To, the by Rebecca Winner Prodigies of the Circus Sideshow
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GREENBELT News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 78, No. 15 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 MARCH 5, 2015 Secret Circus by Chris Cherry Delights Crowd dreads to be compared to, the by Rebecca Winner prodigies of the circus sideshow. Anya wishes desperately that The 2015 Greenbelt Youth she could dance or fly like the Musical takes on a theme that acrobats. But Titania the El- young people have always strug- ephant Princess (Isobel Springer) gled with: when you’re different, and Rufus the Seal Boy (Aidan how do you find your place in Larkin) constantly remind Anya the world? Secret Circus, writ- of what she dislikes about herself ten and directed by Christopher and she spurns their friendship. Cherry, explores the quest to In her life at the circus, Anya discover and be one’s true self in struggles with physical limitations a dazzling spectacle of romance, caused by her crooked spine and wonder and adventure. with preconceptions caused by The story begins in the present her prejudices. She is helped with Anya (Allison Lehman) con- by the friendship and advice of soling her bullied granddaughter the circus’ fortune-teller, crafty (Elta Goldstein) by recounting but kind-hearted Madame Zara her own struggles as a disabled (Kristen Beauchamp), and by person in a long-ago Europe Marco’s cheerful, sensible sister threatened by the Paper Doll Musette (Megan Winner). When R Presidium, a ruthless organization the circus is threatened by Colo- E determined to eradicate differ- nel Maximoff of the Paper Doll GARDN ences they see as defective. Police (Scott Candey), Anya finds ON Fleeing the Paper Doll Police, that the crookedness she despises J Anya is taken in by the Circus might actually be her greatest BY Magnifique, where she encounters asset. O a tremendously diverse com- Story’s Honesty PHOT munity. The circus is full of Some of the power of the people she longs to be like, such story comes from its honesty; Circus performers Back row: Elizabeth Gardner, Sophie Bernheisel, Eva McNabb, Jacqui Zecher. as tightrope walker Marco (Jack Front row: Jake Transgrud, Kristen Beauchamp, Megan Winner, Aden Cornett, Jack Brittan-Powell, Brittan-Powell),and those she See CIRCUS, page 6 David Gardner, Maeve Ballantine. Hearing Loss Is a Growing Concern Obituary Pioneer GVFD&RS Chief by Sharadha Kalyanam W. “Vince” Dutton Dies When Greenbelt resident Cath- delivered by Dr. Julia Vadak- recent research studies and that Walter Vincent Dutton, past for the county. erine Callaghan walked into the kumpadan, audiologist, taught dementia is now a huge public chief and president of the Green- In March 1970 Mr. Dutton was Community Center on Friday, Callaghan a bunch of new things. health concern. “They are pro- belt Volunteer Fire Department & bestowed life membership in the February 27, she was seeking “I was very interested just be- jecting that by the year 2050, Rescue Squad Inc. (GVFD&RS), department. answers to questions on her mind cause I look at the relationships about one of every 85 people died February 11, 2015. He was While president in 1961, Mr. after years of living with people that I have had with people that will have some sort of dementia 94 years old and a resident of Dutton oversaw the relocation of with hearing loss. were deaf,” she said. “I was able or memory loss,” she said. “So Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in the department to its current fire- “My grandfather was hard of to participate because it is my if we can at least prevent the Charlotte Hall, Md. house location on Crescent Road. hearing, my mother is hard of family experience. My mother onset of that in any way then On January 19, 1955, the On July 4, 1961, there was a hearing, my brother is hard of did; she was brilliant when she that’s great and paying atten- Greenbelt Rescue Squad and the great community celebration with hearing and that doesn’t mean learned how to lip read.” tion to overall health, including Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Depart- a parade, carnival and fireworks that they were deaf. When my Vadakkumpadan, who works hearing health, ties in with that.” ment merged. Among a group announcing its new home. mother, near the end of her life at the Hearing Professionals of- She said that, according to stud- of very special men who inspired Mr. Dutton was a career em- lost her eyesight, her hearing fice in Laurel, said the issue ies, one third of the people who citizens to support their commu- ployee of the U.S. Postal Ser- came back. I will never know of hearing loss is now gaining had hearing loss had memory nity was a young “Vince” Dutton vice. He retired with over 37 what that was about,” Callaghan significance because hearing loss problems. People with hearing who took the pledge to help forge years service from the Riverdale said. is being connected with other loss get more easily frustrated in the fire service in Greenbelt and Distribution Center as a safety She had just attended a talk disease processes like diabetes, was sworn in as a charter member officer. on hearing aids and how to man- high blood pressure and memory See HEARING LOSS, page 7 of the department. His leadership Upon retirement, he and his age hearing loss organized by the problems. and caring for his community wife moved to Palmetto, Fla. Hearing Professionals – Doctors Memory Loss helped strengthen the department’s When Cleo died more than a of Audiology, a personalized Vadakkumpadan said that the mission. year ago Mr. Dutton returned hearing care and balance cen- connection of hearing loss to What Goes On His commitment to the Green- to Maryland. Mr. Dutton is ter. The talk, which had been memory loss was revealed from Saturday, March 7 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Secret belt community started when he survived by three children, Toni and Mrs. Dutton, Cleo, his bride Marie Hunt, Richard J. Dutton Circus Youth Musical, Com- for 74 years, moved to Greenbelt. (Sandi) and Michael W. Dutton munity Center Mr. Dutton became a charter (Donna), and by many grand- Sunday, March 8 member of the department in children. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden 1955. He served as chief from Another legacy of Mr. Dut- Workday, Schrom Hills Park 1957 to 1960 and again from ton is the service of his children (see city ad on page 5) 1964 to 1965. He served as pres- to the volunteer fire department. Monday, March 9 ident from 1961 to 1962. In Son Richard also has served as 8 p.m., City Council Meet- 1963, Mr. Dutton was named chief. Grandson John Vincent ANAM Y GVFD&RS Firefighter of the Dutton continues to actively serve AL ing, ACE Educator Awards, K Municipal Building. Live on Year. He held other offices and and is now a life member of the Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and trustee positions in the department department. throughout his tenure as an active A celebration of his life will streaming at greenbeltmd. SHARADHA member. He was also a delegate be held at the Greenbelt Fire gov/municipaltv to state and county associations, Station on Sunday, March 8, be- Wednesday, March 11 where he was named president ginning at 11 a.m. Funeral ser- 7:30 p.m., Advisory Planning PHOTO BY BY PHOTO of the Prince George’s County vices will be held at Cheltenham Board Meeting, Community Volunteer Fire & Rescue Associa- Veteran’s Cemetery on Monday, Dr. Julia Vadakkumpadan talks about management of hearing loss Center tion from 1966 to 1967. He also March 9 at 11 a.m. and will in- at the Community Center on February 27. served on the board of directors clude American Legion services. Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 5, 2015 Letters to the Editor Co-op Not Prepared and second run films would not There are currently four major be shown. It was to ensure that bills in the Maryland General For Passover when these films are interrupted Assembly addressing the use of The Greenbelt Co-op prides it- for the purpose of theme show- energy: self on being a community-based ings and festivals such as the HB1042 [Nitrogen Oxide store, focused on being respon- Utopia Film Festival, that this is Emissions – Pollution and Com- sive to its member base. It is, not considered a violation of the bustion Control Technologies] – therefore, disconcerting that the contract. I have every confidence to reinstate the MDE regulations Co-op is blatantly disregarding that the Friends of the Greenbelt limiting smog from coal-fired the needs of its Jewish neighbors. Theater will operate the theater in power plants. Nitrous oxide In December, I was floored by a manner that will make Green- emitted from the plants causes the complete absence of Chanu- belt proud. smog, which is a major health SORRY, BUT I DON'T THINK kah foodstuffs and related items. Leta Mach hazard causing problems, such THEY NAMED GREENBELT AFTER US. I brought this to the attention of as asthma. General Manager Bob Davis who Environmental Bills SB409/HB449 [Protect our PETER REpparT said he would “do better.” Health and Communities Act] – Now it’s time to prepare for Before Legislation Moratorium on fracking for eight Artful Afternoon Sunday Passover and, once again, the Thank you for the wonderful years, while longitudinal studies Bird Walk at Patuxent Research Refuge place to go that has a wide array article in the February 26 News of the effects of fracking are Look for birds on Sunday, Public programs at the ref- Features Youth Musical of choices is not our Co-op but Review, summarizing the Beyond conducted.