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Greenbelt Weathers Nor’easter: Officials Respond Effectively by Gary Childs Along with much of the east coast, Greenbelt was pummeled by a major windstorm over the past weekend. The storm, a nor’easter, blew tropical storm force winds gusting up to 65

PHOTO BY GARY CHILDS GARY BY PHOTO miles per hour according to the Mayor Emmett Jordan (rear left) converses with an attendee Washington Post meteorological at the Maglev Public Information Day held Saturday, March team, the Capital Weather Gang. 3 at the Greenbriar Community Center. Widespread power outages were reported across the region. As of 9:30 p.m. Friday according to A Review the Pepco website, 17 Greenbelt homes had lost power. Because Youth Musical, Time Will Tell, of power issues caused by the storm, the Old Greenbelt Theatre Artfully Presents Past, Present cancelled its Friday afternoon movie and the Greenbelt Arts by Kyla Hanington Center postponed the opening KEYS KIMBERLY BY PHOTO night of its current production. Work crews clear branches and other types of debris that were Time Will Tell, Greenbelt’s by Christopher Cherry, tells of a According to Police Public Infor- blown by the massive windstorm on Friday, March 2. Youth Winter Musical 2018 of- group of drama students at the mation Liaison George Mathews, fering, is a trip back in time. Part new Greenbelt High School in Greenbelt police were kept ex- equipment they would likely need winds. Crews worked late Friday of the ongoing events celebrating 1937 and captures the spirit of tremely busy all day managing to handle any damage wrought and all day Saturday, cleaning up Greenbelt’s 80th anniversary, the idealism and hope in the brand traffic control issues, especially by the storm. On Friday, while tree debris. musical showcases both songs new town. Cherry explained along the Greenbelt Road cor- responding to requests for help According to George Bach- from 1936 to 1939 and the multi- that the themes of the Green- ridor, due to traffic signals not dealing with fallen trees and man, director of maintenance for talented young people who live belt anniversary events, such as working because of storm-related large, dangerous branches, crews GHI, 18 trees on GHI property in Greenbelt today. the Youth Winter Musical, are electricity problems. also cruised around Greenbelt, were lost due to the storm. As The story, written and directed Parks Superintendant Brian proactively watching for po- of Tuesday, GHI crews were still See MUSICAL, page 9 Townsend said that his team tential issues needing attention. working to clean up storm-related started their work before the Townsend said that as of Mon- damage. Bachman said that GHI storm even arrived. On Thurs- day, 23 trees on city property day, Public Works crews staged had been blown over by the high See STORM, page 8 Artist’s Exhibit of Oil Portraits Tells Stories at New Deal Café by Melissa Sites

Spiritual allegory meets mod- portraits, evidence of her life- ern family in some of the pic- long fascination with face and

PHOTO BY ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO tures at the New Deal Café ex- form. Seven are smaller paint- Finlay McNabb and other members of the cast sing and dance to hibit of Amanda Demos Larsen’s ings, painted over the last six Slap That Bass. work this season. In one of months, and are intended to be her self-portraits, He Did Eat, viewed together as a series. The Larsen veils her gaze and holds show is sponsored by Friends of a sharp knife while handing her New Deal Café Arts (FONDCA), ERHS Lady Raiders On Track spouse a slice of apple. In anoth- a non-profit organization that er, Afraid to Look, Larsen shows promotes visual, performing and To Be 2018 State Champions herself bending over to remove literary arts. her shoes, with small toys scat- Larsen creates oil paintings by Patrick Gleason tered around her feet. “It’s like with a luminous, buttery surface. Eighteen points flashed on a foul, the Lady Raiders’ leading Moses, holy ground,” she said. Working in oils allows Larsen the scoreboard for the Eleanor scorer constantly flashed a smile to paint in layers, overpaint- Roosevelt Lady Raiders before – and with reason, as she led SUMMERSTAY LESLI BY PHOTO ing to build depth in skin tones the Parkdale Panthers registered the team in its next step along Amanda Demos Larsen and to draw light down into the a single point. Although Parkdale the road to a possible first state What Goes On paint. The empty backgrounds in had been Roosevelt’s stiffest championship since 2015. A piece of IKEA wooden railroad Larsen’s paintings glow, enhanc- county competition this season, McCalla and senior forward track hovers in the lower left ing the sense of movement and Monday, March 12 foreground, becoming more and life around the figures. Larsen the Lady Raiders were never Nia Scott are the only players on . City Council Meeting, 8 p.m more iconic as it draws attention was inspired by a Rubens sketch seriously threatened after their the current roster to have earned Municipal Building torrid start. Roosevelt’s pressure a state title. The team will play – an examination of the artist’s to paint her subjects looking Wednesday, March 14 work, motherhood and finding upward, and most look away defense forced the Panthers into Charles County’s North Point . Council Worksession 8 p.m one’s path through the spilled from the viewer, poised to do a slew of early turnovers, leading on March 8 at Towson’s SECU with Friends of Old Greenbelt Cheerios. Because Larsen dem- or say something. While her to easy baskets on the offensive Arena in the state semi-finals. A Theatre, Community Center end thanks to the height of ju- victory in this game will bring onstrates such control over her paintings are not necessarily nar- Thursday, March 15 paint surface, the blotchy quality rative, Larsen’s work conveys nior center DJ McFarlane and Coach Delton Fuller a chance . Council Worksession, 8 p.m around her feet means something, the idea of a story in progress, smooth shooting senior guard at his third state championship Closed Session, Municipal challenging the viewer to decide with figures staged in a mini- Leah Mayo. While the Panthers on Saturday at 3 p.m. Before Building made a few runs to energize blitzing Parkdale for the region exactly what. malist tableau, surrounded by Saturday, March 17 Larsen is showing her oil open space. As Larsen states, her their fans, the only thing more championship, the Lady Raiders . Council Worksession, 9 a.m portraits at the New Deal Café subjects are caught in the midst consistent than the Raiders’ lead downed the Oxon Hill Clippers Goals Setting, Municipal through April 16, with an artist of a transformative experience, was the smile on senior guard 55-46 for the county champion- Building Ashia McCalla’s face. Whether ship on February 22. reception on March 11. Larsen’s she made a jumper or committed show features 11 paintings, all See LARSEN, page 7 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 8, 2018 Letters to the Editor Save Is Volleyball Going worked our sign-in table, we The Date would like to say your help was To the Dogs? much appreciated. A big thank I was pleased to read in the you to Greenbriar resident Missy Sunday, May 6, February 8 issue of the News Dodd. She helped us navigate the 1-4 p.m. Review that the city council is process for securing the Green- seriously considering various lo- briar Community Center and cations for a Greenbelt dog park. helped with set-up and clean-up Preserving Greenbelt’s However, I was dismayed to see of the room. She also created a Legacy Greenbelt’s sand volleyball court flyer to help get the word out. Greenbelt News Review listed as one of those options. Between our ad in the News Re- Fundraiser That spot is already in vibrant view and her flyer, we were able Honoring use – as a volleyball court! I am to reach a lot of people. Thank Mary Lou Williamson aware of one group alone that you to Greenbriar staff for their uses it three times a week in the help in getting the word out and Greenbelt Marriott summer, and another that uses it letting us hold our event at their Details to follow in future twice during the weekend. Rather wonderful community building. issue than slating it for apparent re-pur- Greenbelt Advocates will con- posing, I would advocate that the tinue to work for our community court be better maintained for its and those communities impacted current purpose. The net is pretty by the project. We will soon tattered and could use replace- be on Facebook, but until then ment, for example. Perhaps the please continue to contact us at sand level could be checked and greenbeltadvocates.esj@gmail. replenished. Or, as an improve- com. ment, more than one group has Donna and Brian Almquist voiced, among themselves, a wish Greenbelt Advocates for Envi- that night lights be made avail- ronmental and Social Justice able for it, even on a pay-by-use basis, similar to the neighboring tennis courts lighting system. Fish Story Does anyone know why this For those of us who read Rob- court was considered for re-pur- ert Snyder’s letter of February Movies since 1938 posing as a dog park? Is the city 15 entitled Maglev Support and - Greenbelt News Review, April 18, 2002 thought it sounded fishy, we were Old Greenbelt Theatre still willing to maintain it? I am 129 Centerway pleased that it did not make the right. It was loaded with a string of red herrings. Those of us who 301-329-2034 Letters Policy narrower list of options for a dog www.greenbelttheatre.org The News Review reserves the right not to publish any letter park, but it concerns me that it lived here during the construction of the Capital Beltway and Me- Members always $6.50! submitted. Letters are considered accepted when published. ever made the initial list to start All letters must include the letter writer’s name, physical address trorail remember that both were Adults $9, Senior/Student with. and telephone number. Only the name will be published; the News Mara Hemminger welcomed here by most residents, $8, Members $6.50, Kids $6 knowing that they would be able Review will consider withholding the name upon request. All let- (who once led two volleyball All shows before 5 PM: to easily travel to all parts of the ters are subject to editing for reasons of space, libel, privacy, taste, groups at that court) Adults $7, Members $6.50, copyright and clarity. metro area once these projects Kids $5 were completed. There were no SCMaglev Event OC = Open Captions rallies, demonstrations or even CC = Closed Captions Thanks to All angry letters in the Washington Post or local newspapers. All of We would like to thank ev- SHOWTIMES eryone who attended the March us who live here now use both of Greenbelt 3 SCMaglev train project opposi- these resources on a regular basis March 9th - March 13th tion event organized by Greenbelt and are glad they were built. Advocates for Environmental and Most who live in Prince THE SHAPE OF WATER News Review Social Justice We are happy this George’s County work, shop, (R) (CC) (123 mins) AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER pray and play in the metro area. event brought together so many Fri. & Sat. 5:15 PM residents from different areas of Why would any of us get on a 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 Greenbelt. We are also happy that train going to Baltimore or New Sun. 2:30 PM Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 people from other communities York, except for a few leisure (Open Captioned) [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) activities several times a year if Mon. - Thurs. 5:15 PM impacted by the project came to [email protected] (ads) unite with us. Several elected of- we could even afford the tickets? [email protected] (billing) ficials and activists spoke at the Passengers on the maglev will LOVING VINCENT event and attendees appreciated be mostly from out of state or website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com from abroad offering no benefit (PG -13) (95 mins) their informative talks. We ap- Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar preciate the help of activists who to those of us who live here. For Fri. & Sat. 8:00 PM set up community information those who travel long distances Sun. 12:00, 8:00 PM Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 tables. to work, please consider moving Mon. 2:30 PM Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 We all want to stop the project instead of bringing your travel Tues. & Wed. 8:00 PM Mary Lou Williamson, Editor Emerita from harming our communities. woes to our doorstep. Gary Childs, Editor We care about our homes and The thousands of new jobs I, TONYA STAFF the environment and do not want created to build the system will be low-paying, temporary jobs, (R) (CC) (120 mins) Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Peggy Barrett, Judy Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda to see either adversely impacted Brady, Jessi Britton, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna by the project. Many people who which will be of little interest to Fri. & Sat. 2:30 PM Dawson, Angie Evans, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, James Giese, attended the event took action by local residents. Workers’ wages Sun. 5:15 PM Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Amy Hansen, Peggy signing our petition asking our would be sent back home instead Wed. 2:30 PM Higgins, Larry Hull, Ginny Jones, Jeff Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, elected federal and state officials of being spent here for homes, Lesley Kash, Sue Krofchik, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Marcie Lissauer, cars, goods and services. Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, to adopt the No Build Alterna- Cathie Meetre, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Patricia Novinski, Diane Oberg, Gail Snyder brought up green en- Family Series: tive. People also wrote letters ex- NY CHILDREN'S FILM Phillips, Marylee Platt, Peter Reppert, Jennifer Robinson, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Carl pressing their reasons for oppos- ergy. Since when is electricity Seely, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, ing the project. Over 160 people green energy, when little of it FEST: KID FLIX 1 Alan Turnbull, Lynn White, Janice Wolf, Karen Yoho, Ray Zammuto, Stan Zirkin and attended the event. We collected is produced by wind and solar? (63 mins) Dea Zugby. 105 letters and 126 people signed The only way the train could be Sat. 12:00 PM our petition. considered green is if solar panels CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: Karen Yoho [email protected] Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 To those volunteers who See LETTERS, page 11 STORYTIME ON SCREEN Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association Circulation and Distribution information also available at: Mon. 10:30 AM www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution/ On Screen Tournees French Film Fest: Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc Continuing Excellence AS I OPEN MY EYES BOARD OF DIRECTORS Three award-winning movies come to the Old Greenbelt Theatre (À peine j’ouvre les yeux) Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Sylvia Lewis, treasurer; Tom Jones, Pat Scully and Ray Zammuto. this Friday, March 9. (2015) (102 mins) The Shape of Water won the Oscar for Best Picture of the Year Business Manager: Mary Halford and Best Director (Guillermo del Toro). Mon. 8:00 PM I, Tonya’s Allison Janney won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar. DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads - 8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. Loving Vincent is a stunning visual homage to Vincent Van Stranger Origins: Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to Gogh. E.T. address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. This a wonderful chance to catch up on your viewing or revisit THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL Mail subscriptions—$50/year. your favorites. (1982) (PG) (115 mins) - Jim Link Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. Thurs. 8:00 PM OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

MakerSpace Events At the New Deal Girl Scouts Collecting Menu for Senior Upcoming Events Thursday, March 8: Magic: Sunday, March 11, noon to Books for Homeless Nutrition Program At Greenbelt Park The Gathering (middle-school 2 p.m., Jazz Brunch with the Greenbelt Brownie Troop The Senior Nutrition Food Sunday, March 11: Junior version) from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Not2Cool Jazz Trio. 3 to 5 p.m., 23007 is collecting gently used and Friendship program provides Ranger Trail Walk. Join a park Friday, March 9: Little Mak- Artist Reception. 7 to 9 p.m., Ca- children’s books to donate to an lunches for seniors Monday ranger for a children’s half-mile ers from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; children dillac Jump Blues Band features area shelter focused on assisting through Friday at the Community trail walk to explore the urban (ages 2 to 6) work together with a variety of blues styles, from homeless mothers with children. Center beginning at noon. Meals oasis of Greenbelt Park. Meet their parents/caretakers to craft, the down-home and raw blues United Communities Against Pov- must be reserved by 11 a.m. two at the Sweetgum Picnic Area at create, invent and explore. of postwar Chicago to lively, up- erty (UCAP), located in Capitol days ahead so that enough food 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10: Repair tempo swing and jump blues and Heights, provides a variety of is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 Saturday, March 17: What’s Café from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. even a few bluesy rock tunes. services for mothers with young ext. 4215. That Habitat? Meet a park ranger Sunday, March 11: Animation Monday, March 12, no events. children who are homeless, in- All meals, which provide at to learn and identify the basic Meetup from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2 to 4 cluding operating a shelter that least one-third of Recommended needs for food, water and shelter Tuesday, March 13: Post- p.m., Bruce Kritt, classical guitar. provides child care and after- Dietary Allowances for older for wildlife animals in the park. season Training (Robotics) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Fractal Cat school care for the children. adults, include margarine, coffee Appropriate for ages 6 to 8. Meet 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Chess Meetup Presents The Shroom Pickers, a “How wonderful!” said Sharon or tea and skim milk. Menus for at the Ranger Station at 10 a.m. from 7 to 9 p.m. freshly sprouted patch of rootless Westman, UCAP donation coordi- the week of March 12 are as Wednesday, March 14: Fiber dung-lovers, specializing in off- nator. “We are forming a library follows: Fans from 6 to 9 p.m. kilter country-folk music for the for our residents, with special Monday, March 12: Pesto Hospice Offers bemushroomed yokel and cosmo- focus on children’s books for chicken, garlic parmesan orzo, Grief Program Todd Turner Hosts politan cowperson alike. our child-care and after-care cen- ratatouille, wheat roll, fresh fruit, Community Hospices will be Listening Session Wednesday, March 14, 2 to 4 ter.” The second- and third-grade orange juice. offering a gathering for informa- p.m., Bruce Kritt, classical guitar. Brownies decided to support Tuesday, March 13: Salisbury tive, supportive and inspirational Prince George’s County 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Conor and discussions on varied grief/loss Council Vice Chair Todd M. the shelter as part of this year’s steak with gravy, lima beans, the Wild Hunt, a lively quartet Girl Scout Journey, during which California vegetables, wheat topics on the final Tuesday of Turner (D, District 4) will hold of prolific multi-instrumentalists each month. The first presenta- a Listening Session on Thurs- they have read stories about girls bread, tropical fruit, cranberry animating compositions from around the world who struggle juice. tion, Grief 101, will be held on day, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the cinematic ballads to explosive March 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Municipal Building in the City with reading because they lack Wednesday, March 14: Baked tribal-like passages with a focus access to books. meatballs with sweet and sour in Room 114 of the Community Council Chambers. This meet- on storytelling and activism. Center. For more information, ing provides updates on District “I am glad to help the chil- sauce, brown rice, sliced carrots, Thursday, March 15, noon to dren at the shelter,” said troop wheat bread, mandarin oranges, contact Margaret Capurso at 301- 4 priorities and a chance to 2 p.m., Mid-Day Melodies with 560-6002 (cell phone 240-481- hear directly from residents on member Brooklyn. “I struggled apple juice. Amy C Kraft. 7 to 10 p.m., Open with reading and now I’m above Thursday, March 15: Smoked 8895) or mcapurso@community- issues of community concern. Mic with Joe Harris. hospices.org. The meeting will include an grade level. I want to help them pork sausage, black-eyed peas, Friday, March 16, 2:30 to 4 become better readers too.” But collard greens, wheat hot dog overview of District 4 achieve- p.m., Music Makers Jam Session. ments, council updates and the many children in the Washing- bun, pineapple tidbits, cranberry Bring your instruments, voice ton, D.C., area lack access to juice. Meeting to Discuss county’s fiscal year 2019 pro- and passion for making music Future of TheBus posed budget. books. The UCAP child-care and Friday, March 16: Corned together in a casual/informal and after-care programs serve children beef, red potatoes, cabbage and Help shape the future of For additional information, supportive atmosphere. All ages Prince George’s County’s transit contact Tomeka Bumbry, chief from newborns to age 12 (7th carrots, rye bread, fresh fruit, and experiences are welcome to grade) including just a few older cookie, cranberry juice. system, TheBus, by attending of staff, District 4, at 301-952- participate. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., an informational meeting at the 3094, or [email protected]. girls, so that is the focus of the The Mojo Priests. Take the blues, girls’ book drive. As troop mem- Greenbelt Li- add in a helping of rock, a dash ber Kira explained, “I’ve been brary on Mon- of R&B and a splash of jazz and reading all my life, and it makes day, March 12 Star Party Saturday stir; you get The Mojo Priests, from 6 to 7:30 The Astronomical Society of me happy to help these children winner of the 2014 DC Blues have the same experience.” p.m. Greenbelt will host a star party, Society Battle of the Bands. free and open to the public, on To donate children’s Saturday, March 17, 1 to 3 books, contact Holly Wheeler, Saturday, March 10 at the City p.m., Poetry Open Mic. Come ex- Observatory located at Northway troop leader, by March 25 at press your inner beatnik through [email protected]. Fields. Attendees may see deep the spoken word. 4 to 6 p.m., sky objects such as the Cigar Gal- Bruce Kritt, classical guitar. 8:30 axy, the Orion Nebula, the Crab Text gen layout for GACPresents ad, 4 columns by 5 inches for the to 11:30 p.m., The Greentop March 1, 2018 edition Nebula and more, through the Ramblers in a special St. Pat- Police/Community observatory telescope and astro- rick’s Day Show with uplifting, Relations Forum “Trees: the New Coal” nomical camera, and are welcome irresistible music from Ireland, The Public Forum on Com- to set up their own telescopes on munity Empowerment and Police Scotland and beyond. With nine Sunday, March 11th, 14th, and 16th the hill. musicians playing traditional Accountability (CEPA) takes Observing will begin around Celtic instruments, their style is place on Sunday, March 11 from Beginning at 8 PM 7:30 p.m. and continue for about a mix of Irish house party and 3 to 5 p.m. at Davies Memorial two hours. Attendees are asked pub stomp. Unitarian Universalist Church, to park in the ballfield lot, not 7400 Temple Hill Road in Tem- up on the hill, unless bringing a ple Hills. Speakers on commu- telescope. The star party will be Byrd Holds Maglev nity empowerment and police canceled without notice if it is accountability in Prince George’s Event at New Deal BOOK TICKETS ONLINE: hopelessly cloudy. On Friday, March 9 from noon County will include Jonathan WWW.GREENBELTARTSCENTER.ORG to 2 p.m., Councilmember Colin W. Hutto, Sr., and Major Neill Franklin (Ret). Doors open at FOR INFO: Byrd will host an event at the 2:30 p.m. Park in the church [email protected] New Deal Café in which he At the Library parking lot or in the adjacent 301-441-8770 Senior Computer Club: Inter- invites residents opposed to the maglev to join him in making lodge parking lot. For questions net Basics II. Monday, March 12, or for accessibility or childcare ADDED NEW SATURDAY 1:30 p.m. constituent calls to Congressman Steny Hoyer’s office expressing concerns, email CEPAcoalition- MATINEE! STEM-tastic Crazy 8’s Math [email protected]. Season 2 (grades 3 to 5). Tues- that opposition. ANGEL STREET day, March 13, 5:30 p.m., for grades 3 to 5. English Conversation Club, Written by Patrick Hamilton Tuesday, March 13, 6 p.m. Produced by arrangement with Kids Achieve Club, Tuesday, Samuel French March 13, 6 p.m. Ready 2 Read, Tuesday, Directed by Pauline Griller-Mitchell March 13: ages 3 to 5, 7 p.m.; Co-Produced by Malca Giblin and Wednesday, March 14: ages 3 to Free and Open to the Public Pauline Griller-Mitchell

5, 10:15 a.m.; ages 2 to 3, 11:15 a.m.; Thursday, March 15: ages Mar 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, & 24 at 8pm newborn to 2, 10:15 and 11:15 GATe’s Annual Membership meeting NEW SAT MATINEE–Mar 10 at 2p th a.m.; ages 2 to 3, 4:15 p.m. is Sunday, March 25 , from 3 – 5PM Mar 11 & 18 at 2pm Bibliobop Dance Party, Satur- day, March 17, 10:30 a.m., ages Board of Directors meeting Ticket prices: $22 General Admission, 2 to 5. $20 Students/Seniors/Military, Read to Rover, Saturday, Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30PM $12 Youth (12 and under with adult)

March 17, 2 p.m. for children COMING SOON: ages 6 to 11. Baskerville: a Sherlock Holmes Mystery - April 13-May 5, 2018

Call the branch at 301-345- GREENBELT ARTS CENTER-123 CENTERWAY-GREENBELT, MD 5800 for more information about (UNDER THE CO-OP GROCERY STORE) any of these programs.

Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 8, 2018 ERHS Boys Run at State Nearly $12K in Grant Funds

Championship Falls Short Allocated to ACE Schools Condolences to Hopi Auerbach and her sister Jennine on the by Patrick Gleason by Beverly Palau death of their mother, Mary Au- erbach, on March 5. A memorial Earlier this year, the Greenbelt the programs that were selected service will be held later. City Council approved the rec- for funding. A full list of the Our condolences to the family ommendations of the Greenbelt grants and a description of all and friends of Ustadh Abdul Ha- Advisory Committee on Educa- submitted proposals is available kim (Steven Leveille) who died tion (ACE) to provide $11,757.62 at greenbeltmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ on March 5. A resident of Frank- in grants to six neighborhood ViewFile/Item/3410?fileID=3628. lin Park, Hakim was a teacher schools, funding 24 different In addition to the annual at the M&M Learning Center in educational projects. The ACE grants, ACE operates Reading College Park, where he was in Grants program, which has been Clubs at Springhill Lake Elemen- charge of the Quran and Islamic in existence since 2009, supports tary School, Greenbelt Middle Studies programs. A GoFundMe activities that enhance or enrich School and, until recently, Mag- website has been set up for the school-based activities. This year nolia Elementary School. The funeral service. 44 project sponsors submitted Magnolia program has been taken Congratulations to ERHS grad- applications. Programs that were over by teachers at that school. uate Jan Knutson who landed a awarded funding range from pur- They also annually recognize out- job as a jazz guitarist with the chasing items such as French standing educators and students U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s reading books, dry erase boards from each of the seven schools Own.” He will start full-time in and a school double bass for the and provide small scholarships to PHOTO BY JESSICA IGBOKWE JESSICA BY PHOTO June. Senior Captain Juston Bailey locks in on defense. orchestra, funding for an anima- the high school recipients. ACE tion program and a Lego League stays in close touch with school Although the Roosevelt boys with skips of adolescent exuber- in Hydro-Dynamics. officials, Parent-Teacher Associa- squad has finally bowed out of ance. “This was a very good year tions and students to make sure the state tournament, Coach Bren- In the region final against the for proposals. We got a lot of that they are in tune with the dan O’Connell’s team delivered a Bladensburg Mustangs, the Raid- strong proposals…more than we needs of Greenbelt’s students. thrilling week of basketball. Led ers finally ran out of comebacks, have in previous years,” stat- Through ACE, the city has pro- by a formidable set of guards, although their performance didn’t ed long-time ACE member Jon vided thousands of dollars of the Raiders overcame a 22-point lack in excitement. Trailing by Gardner. The ACE committee educational support to Greenbelt’s deficit to defeat their archrival nine with just over 50 seconds rated each proposal on intrinsic students for many years. To find merit, budget, benefit to students out more about ACE, visit md- Bowie Bulldogs in their playoff remaining, the Raiders forced KNUTSON JAN COURTESY PHOTO opener. The Raiders entered the multiple turnovers and pulled and the proposal format. greenbelt.civicplus.com/index. Jan Knutson game with two wins over the to within two after a patented Greenbelt ACE is appointed aspx?nid=145. Bulldogs this season, but Bowie’s three-point play from Gross. Af- by city council and focuses on Share your accomplishments, lead surged into the third quarter ter a missed Mustang free throw, seven core schools that serve milestones and news in the Our amid a barrage of three-pointers. Faulkner drove the length of the Greenbelt students: Greenbelt, Neighbors column. Send details The tide turned as Roosevelt court, just missing a chance to Springhill Lake and Magnolia El- of your news items to editor@ forced the Bulldogs into turn- send the game to overtime. Time ementary Schools; Dora Kennedy greenbeltnewsreview.com. overs, highlighted by an emphatic had finally run out on their sea- French Immersion; Greenbelt transition dunk by senior Jaden son, but the Raiders’ performance Middle School; Turning Point Faulkner that elicited an eruption didn’t lack in the effort and heart Academy; and Eleanor Roosevelt Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church High School. All schools except 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt from the packed home crowd. they exhibited throughout another Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Juston Bailey’s three free throws for Turning Point Academy sub- impressive season as a team that www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 capped off the Raiders’ come- annually contends for the state mitted proposals this year. There back. It was Bailey’s leadership championship. was quite a bit of diversity in Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor that willed the Raiders to victory two nights later as Roosevelt vis- Worship Service 10 a.m. ited the county champion Wise Obituaries Build your own faith. Pumas – one of only two county The News Review publishes obituaries of Greenbelt residents, teams to defeat the Raiders this past or present. season. After sprinting to an 18-2 You write it or we will if you prefer. We try to include infor- lead, Roosevelt appeared ready to mation about participation in various activities and organizations, Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church where the person lived and something about the family. A pho- 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi avenge last year’s season-ending Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org loss but Wise slowly climbed its tograph and service information should be included. There is no way back in. After the Pumas charge. Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community regained the lead junior Cameron Brown knocked down a huge March 11 10 a.m. three-pointer to resuscitate the "Pi Day, Fly Bottles and Other Conundrums" Raiders. Wise’s Sherwyn Devon- “Beware lest ye harm any soul, or make any heart to sorrow; lest ye wound any man with your words… Rev. Rachel Christensen, with Carla Miller, DMRE; Samantha Evans, Worship ish nailed a three-pointer at the Associate, and the Choir buzzer to send the game into be he friend or foe.” - Baha’i Writings Because - pi. A celebration of pi and deep thinkers of the world. [Daylight savings overtime. Between Bailey’s will begins - remember to set your clocks forward one hour Saturday night.] and junior guard Isaiah Gross’ grit, the Raiders ended the game on a 13-0 run, exiting the gym Greenbelt Baha'i' Community Greenbelt Community Church 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org Catholic ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Community 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Sunday Worship of Greenbelt 301-474-4322 10:15 a.m. MASS Mass Schedule: Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff, Pastor Sundays 10 A.M. Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Municipal Building Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME. Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mishkan Torah Congregation Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 Holy Cross An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali- Thrift Store tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes your extended family in the 21st century. Every Thursday Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, 10am – 4pm i.e. family service at 7:00 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. Good, clean clothes for women, Come worship God with us! Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. men and children! Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. Sunday School 9:45AM Opportunity for leadership development. Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. Worship Service 11:00AM Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. 6905 Greenbelt Road Interfaith families are welcome. 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VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES City Information GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MEETINGS FOR MARCH 8-17 Volunteer to serve on Municipal Building, March 12, 2018 – 8:00 p.m. City Council Advisory Thursday, March 8 at 7:00pm, COMMUNITY RELATIONS Groups. ORGANIZATION ADVISORY BOARD (CRAB) in the Meeting Room at Schrom Call to Order Hills Park, 6915 Hanover Parkway. On the Agenda: Approval of There are currently vacancies Roll Call minutes, Follow-up on police-community forums, Referral on Commu- on: Advisory Committee on Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag nity Pledge update Education, Advisory Planning Consent Agenda – Approval of Staff Recommendations Board, Arts Advisory Board, (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved Monday, March 12 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL Employee Relations Board, as recommended by staff, subject to removal from the Consent MEETING at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. Live on Forest Preserve Advisory Board, Greenbelt Advisory Agenda by Council.) Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and Streaming live at www.greenbeltmd.gov Committee on Environmental Approval of Agenda and Additions Wednesday, March 14 at 7:30pm, ADVISORY PLANNING Sustainability, Park and at Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road COMMUNICATIONS BOARD Recreation Advisory Board, Room 114. On the Agenda: City Council Referral – Establishment of Presentations Senior Citizens Advisory a Greenbelt Bicycle Task Force Greenbelt Elementary School Mosaic Mural Presentation Committee and Youth Advisory Committee. Petitions and Requests Wednesday, March 14 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSION (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the City w/Friends of Old Greenbelt Theatre at Greenbelt Community For information on how to Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) Center, 15 Crescent Road. apply call 301-474-8000. Minutes of Council Meeting It is expected Council will Administrative Reports Thursday, March 15 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSION (to go into Closed Session) at Municipal Building, 15 Cres- schedule this meeting at the * Committee Reports Regular City Council Meeting cent Road. See notice for closed session to the right. LEGISLATION on March 12, 2017. A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of Profes- Saturday, March 17 at 9:00am, COUNCIL WORK SESSION OFFICIAL NOTICE sional Services for an Executive Search for a Police Chief from at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. re: Goals Setting In accordance with Section Springsted Waters Executive Recruitment of Saint Paul, MN, at 3-305(b)(1) of the General Pro- a Cost not to Exceed $24,500 - 1st Reading, Suspension of the The schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a meet- ing is being held call 301-474-8000. visions Article of the Annotated Rules, 2nd Reading, Adoption Code of the Public General A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of Camera Laws of Maryland, a closed ses- System Replacement from J & M Security at a Cost Not to Ex- sion of the Greenbelt City Coun- ceed $50,000 -1st Reading cil will be held on Thursday, A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of a Laser- March 15, 2018 in the Library fische Electronic Document Management System for the City’s of the Municipal Building at 8:00 Human Resource Department from UnityECM at a Cost Not to p.m. to discuss the appoint- ment, employment, assignment, Exceed $24,600 -1st Reading SESSION: 236501-1 promotion, discipline, demotion, A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of a Utopia DATES: April 2 - April 6 compensation, removal, resig- Planning Software Upgrade from Perconti Software at a Cost TIME: 8:45am-3:30pm* nation, or performance evalua- Not to Exceed $15,000 -1st Reading FEES: R:LOCATION: $204, NR: $235 tion of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public OTHER BUSINESS Greenbelt Youth Center - Standing Rules for City Council 99 Centerway body has jurisdiction; any other - State Legislation personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals - Scheduling of Work Session or Public Hearing on MAGLEV (the performance evaluation of *- Resignation from Advisory Group the City Manager). *- Reappointments to Advisory Groups - Council Activities An open Work Session is sched- - Council Reports uled for 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 2018 March 15, 2018 for the purpose NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular Coun- cil meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens are in- of the Council moving to go into vited to attend. If special accommodations are required for any dis- executive session as stated abled person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the SPRING CAMPS above. meeting day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 or e-mail We’ll keep your kid’s break action packed with a combination of [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. *The public may attend and events both at the Youth Center and off premises! All campers observe the vote of Council to must be in kindergarten through sixth grade and are responsible Notice of Charter Amendment Resolution move into closed/executive ses- for providing their own non-perishable lunch and drink. At its regular meeting of February 26, 2018, the City Council sion on Thursday, March 15, Before and After care options are available! 2018, at 8:00 pm. adopted a resolution to amend the City Charter. As required Complimentary breakfast served during Before Care by state law, this resolution will be posted in its entirety for 40 days, until April 7, at the Municipal Building, as well as on the Greenbelt Recreation Department DONATION DROP-OFF City’s Web site at www.greenbeltmd.gov. Copies may also be Please call 301-397-2200 or visit Green Drop Charitable requested of the City Clerk. It will be come effective on April www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation for more information Donations 17, 2018, unless a proper petition to submit the amendment to https://www.gogreendrop. the voters on a referendum is filed as permitted by law. As also com/acceptable-items/ required by state law, this notice is given to provide a fair sum- Every second (2nd) and mary of the resolution. fourth (4th) Saturday of the Charter Amendment Resolution No. 2018-1 month A Resolution of the City Of Greenbelt, Maryland, to Amend Sec- Saturday, March 10, tion 2 of the Charter of the City Of Greenbelt, for the Purpose from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 of Enlarging the Corporate Boundaries of the City Of Greenbelt, noon Maryland under the Provisions of Article 23a, Section 19, of the or until the truck is full Annotated Code of the State of Maryland (1957 Edition and Parking lot between City Amendments), Replaced by the Local Government Article of Office and the Commu- the Annotated Code of the State of Maryland (2013 Edition and nity Center Amendments), by Annexing Thereto Certain Lands and Proper- ty Contiguous To and Adjoining the Existing Corporate Bound- Info: City of Greenbelt ary of the City of Greenbelt, Prince George’s County, Being Recycling Office at the Lands Of The Greenbelt Station South Core Development, 301-474-8308 Owned by the Developer NVR MS Cavalier Greenbelt LLC, Lo- cated within Berwyn District 21, Prince George’s County, Mary- FOREST PRESERVE land, and being Part of the Land Conveyed by Alfred H. Smith CLEAN UP to Alfred H. Smith and Harry R. Smith by Deed Dated June 10, Saturday, March 17 1987 as Recorded Among the Land Records of Prince George’s 10am-12pm County, Maryland, in Liber 6694 Folio 858 and Containing 0.131 Acres More or Less, as More Fully Described in the Metes and Volunteers needed to clean up Bounds Description Prepared by W. Joseph Hines of Dewberry the Sunrise Tract in the Greenbelt Consultants LLC; Establishing Certain Terms, Conditions, And Forest Preserve. Volunteer Op- Circumstances Applicable to Such Land and the Owners There- portunity! High School Students earn your community service of; and all Matters Relating to the Annexation of Such 0.131 hours...we have forms or bring Acres of Land, More or Less, Into the City Of Greenbelt your own! Please meet at the Purpose: To amend the City Charter to annex a small portion, Sunrise Tract in Greenbelt East 0.131 acres more or less, of the property owned by NVR MS near Hanover Drive. Gloves and bags will be provided. For more Cavalier Greenbelt LLC. This portion of property should have Follow the City of Greenbelt on Facebook been included in the original Greenbelt Station South Core an- info contact Donna Hoffmeister, nexation. @cityofgreenbelt. [email protected]. For additional information, contact David Moran, Assistant City Manager, at Visit www.greenbeltmd.gov for city information Sponsored by Forest Preserve 301-474-8000 or [email protected]. All city social at www.greenbeltmd.gov/infowall Advisory Board. Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 8, 2018

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“looking for something, respond- ing to a sound, seeing something for the first time or having spiri- tual awakenings –sometimes all at the same time.” Larsen’s work has a clean, contemporary feel, conveying ef- fortless mastery in reproducing a likeness. Larsen uses photographs as preparatory studies for her portraits, which results in a neat blend of realism with allegorical elements. For example, the por- trait of Beth features a small tree in the background which pulls the gaze deep into the painting as PHOTO BY CATHIE MEETRE CATHIE BY PHOTO the subject looks off in a different As the News Review is put to bed Tuesday night, a soft mantle direction. In one of four self- of late winter snow blankets central Greenbelt. portraits, the artist wears a flow- ered dress and faces completely away from the viewer, presenting a decorative surface full of light Farmers Market Contributors and action. Larsen earned a Master of Celebrate Community Spirit Fine Arts degree at the presti- Afraid to Look gious Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, - Photos by Caroline Hanks by Cathie Meetre where she lived for six years before following her sister and On Saturday evening, February something. GFM’s buskers add mother to Greenbelt, an area 10, the Greenbelt Farmers Market a delightful dimension – acoustic whose lively art scene attracts (GFM) held its annual appre- music played informally in the visual and performing artists. ciation party. Over 30 marketeers open air ideally complements the Larsen appreciates the arts com- attended to sample a delicious home-grown and locally-based munity in Greenbelt, stating that, collation put on by the GFM ethos of the market. “The Brooklyn arts community board as a thank you to all those One volunteer remarked that is huge, but the Greenbelt com- who have given so generously to being involved in the market has munity is small enough yet active the market as volunteers, donors helped her meet neighbors and enough that you can really be and buskers. A busker is a musi- make friends back in her own part of it.” Larsen works as an cian who is unpaid but accepts GHI court, and that being a vol- Arts Education Specialist for the donations from listeners – the unteer has helped her integrate Greenbelt Recreation Department, word is derived from the Spanish herself into Greenbelt life, in one where she recently organized a ‘buscar’, which means ‘to seek.’ season, more than mere residen- series of Art Shares, a venue in Mayor Emmett Jordan attend- tial proximity has in far longer. which artists can come together ed and explained that though a Other attendees fell into con- for conversation, critique and chunk of the market’s four-hour versation about their respective inspiration. stint competes unsuccessfully research projects, for example, Founded in 2002, FONDCA with his passion for Sunday ten- how USDA projects at the Belts- sponsors art shows and receptions He Did Eat nis, he enjoys helping take down, ville Agricultural Research Center at the New Deal Café, supported pack up and move the market’s relate to providing ground truth by donations from local business- equipment back to its storage for satellite remote sensing mea- es, organizations and individuals. location under the pool. He surements conducted by NASA As FONDCA Arts Coordinator, promised to be back next season Goddard. An eavesdropper might Christine Wilkin arranges shows (starting Mothers’ Day, May 13). have remarked that though the at- and receptions and helps artists Market Master Nancy Solo- tendees shared much in common, hang their work. Shows at the mon was there to herald another not the least being a fondness for Café change around every two season of well-organized, sympa- fresh produce, they yet brought months, offering many artists the thetically-run markets. She proud- many different perspectives and chance to show and sell their ly announced that her friend, backgrounds to their common work. GFM volunteer Harry Schomberg, service. had mended the market’s most Volunteering for the market is compromised tent – sparing the easy and flexible. Some are - oc market the not inconsiderable ex- casional volunteers according to pense of a new one. Three cheers their schedule, others sign up for for Harry! Solomon’s genial but a regular activity. Tasks may be Pet Care firm guidance on market days is at the market itself or to provide Services a significant factor in attracting support during other hours, and A new history of “America’s Main Street” including and keeping good vendors and, as service hours are available to photographs of how Greenbelters got around by all well-trained volunteers know, students. The GFM website offers Long Work Days? the contents of the storage boxes forms for prospective volunteers Travel Plans? Maryland Milestones Executive Director Aaron should be predictable and a tent and a donate button for PayPal Mid-Day Dog Walking • Cat Care Marcavitch and published by Arcadia Publishing. is not to be taken down when contributions. Musicians (usually • and more. people are beneath it. acoustic or possibly very mildly www.marylandmilestones.org The Greenbelt busker com- amplified) are encouraged to 301-260-(TAIL) 8245 munity was ably represented by contact the market to schedule a [email protected] Anne and Jon Gardner of Trans- visit. Visit Greenbeltfarmersmar- www.MaestrosTailPetCare.com atlantic Crossing, the Gardner ket.org for more information. family band that has played sev- eral times at the market. Multi- talented flutist Naomi Littlefield was also there, displaying culi- nary capabilities with a delicious home-made hummus and pita platter. She notes that adding a clove of garlic to her hum- mus gives it that extra special

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Council Reviews Proposed STORM continued from page 1 2018 Maryland Legislation residences did not suffer any damage beyond a few broken by Kathleen Gallagher windows, crushed gutters and a smashed shed. He commented This time of year is not only The following bills were that the damage caused by “a about rain and snow and power among those considered at coun- storm like this takes a week or outages. It’s also about lots cil’s February 12 meeting. more to clean up.” Storm dam- of proposed legislation. The HB 637/SB 1004 age occurred in other areas of Maryland General Assembly is HB 638/ SB 1005 Greenbelt as well, including win- in session and has introduced Council unanimously sup- dow shutters blown off buildings more than 3,000 bills, with few ported these two sets of bills, and shingles blown off roofs in of them having come to any which would establish authority Charlestowne Village on Lake- resolution so far. Throughout for counties and municipalities crest Drive. the session, the Greenbelt City regarding transfer of county as- At the Monday evening coun- Council considers selected bills sets for development of a maglev cil meeting, City Manager Ni- and decides whether to express train system. cole Ard summarized the city’s KEYS KIMBERLY BY PHOTO active support or opposition to HB 1742 involvement in cleaning up after Trees and newspaper boxes fell in the March 2 windstorm. any of them. The following bills Councilmember Judith Davis the storm. She said that city are among the ones discussed at asked to add to the list this bill crews had to remove fallen trees council’s last two regular meet- requiring county approval for the obstructing Northway, and that ings. location of a maglev train within one tree had even fallen while SB 277/HB 372 its jurisdiction. The Maryland the crew was working, almost At its February 26 meeting, Municipal League is support- striking a worker. Clean-up work council unanimously supported ing this bill conditional on its was also needed on Mandan and the Maryland Metro Funding Act, amendment to include municipal Ridge Roads. Ard also reported which would create a dedicated approval. Council supported it on a storm-related fire and a tree funding account for WMATA unanimously with the same con- branch falling on a parked car. capital costs and provide an an- dition. She was not aware of significant nual grant of at least $125 mil- PG 420 damage to any homes. Mayor lion. Virginia and D.C. would As it has in the past, council Emmett Jordan said he was im- have to enact similar legislation unanimously supported this bill pressed with how quickly city for the plan to move forward. allowing Prince George’s County crews had removed fallen trees HB 538/SB 651 to prohibit the use of disposable and branches. Council unanimously support- plastic bags. The law would not Councilmember Judith Da- ed this legislation to prohibit the apply to some types of uses. vis took note of the incident in sale and use of expanded poly- HB 423 which a falling tree almost struck CHILDS GARY BY PHOTO styrene food service containers Council supported this bill a city worker. She said that Pub- statewide. Use of these products to require electric companies to lic Works employees were truly in Prince George’s County has provide notice to municipalities first responders along with police been banned since 2016. The before providing vegetation man- officers and firefighters. She was Greenbelt Climate Action Net- agement. glad that the Greenbelt Ameri- work (GCAN) asked the city to HB 201/SB 518 can Legion was now also giv- support the bill. Council did not support a bill ing Public Works crewmembers HB 1209 that would allow AMC Theatres recognition. 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Thursday, March 8, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Police Blotter MUSICAL continued from page 1 an “appreciation of the progres- One of the main characters, performers were having a won- sive history that founded Green- Tommy Martin, played by Aidan derful time on stage and that joy Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, belt and that persists to this day.” Larkin, explains that he wants to infected the audience, too. www.greenbeltmd.gov/police In Time Will Tell, along with be a director. He wants to “use The songs woven throughout Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about hopeful romances, the youth tack- theater to inspire people, to unite the story are hits from the era, incidents. le issues of gender stereotypes communities,” he tells Sally, the including The Lady is a Tramp and gender equality: Is it okay multi-talented Elta Goldstein. One (with a line re-written as “I love Robbery Fraud for a man to like dancing? Why could imagine Cherry saying the rowing on the new Greenbelt February 23, 4:46 a.m., 5900 February 27, 10:50 a.m., Park- are men presented as helpless same thing. Musical Director Ste- Lake”), Our Love is Here to Stay block Cherrywood Terrace. A way. A woman reported that on in the kitchen? Can a woman fan Brodd noted that the partici- and Slap That Bass. Two particu- man wearing a gray hooded jack- February 20 she responded to an be president? The teens grapple pants in the Winter Musical never lar dance stand-outs, both cho- et approached a person exiting a email offering a job as a secret with these questions and more in ridicule each other; rather they reographed by present-day high vehicle, displayed what appeared shopper. She accepted and a short Cherry’s deft, light-handed script. encourage each other and create school senior Elizabeth Gardner, to be a sawed-off shotgun and time later received a check in the The 1937-era young people a space in which it is “safe to were the highly entertaining The announced a robbery. He fled on mail with instructions to deposit are creative, full of ideals and try new things.” He continued, “I Big Apple and Sprockets and foot after obtaining money and a it, use a portion to shop with and hopeful about their contributions hope they see that kind of com- Gears, a simplified version of a cell phone. write a review. She was then to to the world – much like the munity is possible, and that they dance originally choreographed Assault wire money to two other people actors who portray them. Finlay can create that in other places. by Ted Shawn in 1934. February 21, 9:19 p.m., and keep the remainder as pay- McNabb reprises his role from We hope it spreads out and out Near the end of the musical 5900 block Springhill Drive. A ment. She followed the instruc- last year’s Winter Musical, that of from here.” Cherry agrees. The the action switches back to pres- 54-year-old Greenbelt man was tions and was told later by her absolute show stealer. McNabb’s community created by the actors ent day. One of the characters de- arrested and charged with first bank that the original check was portrayal of J.J. Shanahan, a in the Youth Winter Musical “al- scribes the 1937 students as “so degree assault and possession fraudulent. young man who loves to bake lows kids to be more expressive, optimistic and progressive and of a handgun when he and an- Trespass and who cooks for his six young- more creative, take risks and pro- committed to their futures.” It is other person were engaged in a February 22, 1:44 p.m., 6100 er siblings, is compelling: J.J. is vide that sort of support for each 80 years later and if the perform- verbal altercation in a residence. block Breezewood Drive. A warm and engaging. McNabb hits other,” he said. ers of the Youth Winter Musical He threatened the person with a 28-year-old resident was arrested just the right number of laughs The supportive community are any indication, that descrip- handgun and then exited the resi- and charged with trespass after in his deliveries and his facial was evident in the performances tion of young people remains dence with the gun, which was he was found on the grounds of expressions are a joy to watch. given. The youth are a talent- powerfully true today. There is recovered in a nearby bush by Franklin Park apartments after McNabb is not the only ac- ed bunch, to be sure: ensemble hope, we are reminded. Here officers. The man was transported having been banned from the tor who lights up the stage with member and featured dancer stand the leaders of tomorrow. to the Department of Corrections complex by agents of the prop- facial expressions. Julian Pitts Mecca Lartigue lights up the The Youth Winter Musical for a hearing before a district erty. He was transported to the as a lovelorn Charles gives the stage in her scenes and Alyssa continues with shows at 2 and 7 court commissioner. Department of Corrections for object of his affection – and the Heintzelman, Grace D’Eustachio, p.m. on Saturday, March 10 in February 23, 9:15 a.m., Green- a hearing before a district court audience – hilariousAdvertising: smoldering CameraColette Cheng-ready and -Vanessa 2 Column Dae- Spreadthe Community x __” Center, which in belt Road near Walker Drive. A commissioner. glances on the advice of J.J., who lemans are particularly notable 1937 was the new city’s school, woman driving on Breezewood Vehicle Crime promises CharlesGreenbelt that women News among Review a strong issue group of of March sing- 8Center, 2018 School. All performances Drive near Edmonston Terrace Two vehicles were stolen. A love the “smoldering musical ers. Yet the joyful and riveting for this show were sold out be- passed a vehicle stopped in the 4-door silver 2015 Chevrolet genius look.” TheFrom: audience Greenbelt on performances Homes, Inc.given were not fore opening night. roadway and continued driving Malibu with Md. tags 1CJ1069 Saturday evening certainly did. due to talent alone – clearly the to the area of Greenbelt Road was taken from the 5800 block Maesha McNeill – 301-474-4161, Ext. 128, March 6, 2018 and Walker Drive. The vehicle Cherrywood Terrace on February that had been stopped pulled up 26 and a 4-door black Toyota Learn How Law next to her and the driver pointed Camry with Md. tags 1AC3499 PRELIMINARY AGENDA Enforcement Works what appeared to be a handgun. was taken from the 9300 block Registration for the spring GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS He fled and was last seen getting Edmonston Road on February 28. session of the Greenbelt Citi- onto the southbound ramp of the Two vehicles were recovered. zens Police Academy is now Thursday , March 15, 2018 Baltimore-Washington Parkway. A 2017 Toyota Corolla stolen open. Class 18-01 will begin GHI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING February 23, 4:55 p.m., 7500 February 22 from the 7400 block on Tuesday, April 3, and con- block Greenbelt Road. As many Greenbelt Road was recovered tinue each Tuesday through 1. GDC Open Session Meeting– will begin at 7.45 p.m. as five men approached a person February 25 by D.C. Metro- • Approve Minutes of the Open Session Meeting Held on December 21, 2017 May 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. This • Approve Minutes of the Open Session Meeting Held on February 1, 2018 in the parking lot of Greenway politan police in the 2200 block free nine-week program is Center. One pulled a ski mask Channing Street, N.E. A 2012 • Review 2017 Year-End Financial Statements an opportunity for those who • Items of Information: GHI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING over his face and began pushing Chrysler 200 reported stolen live, work or attend school o UseGHI and ADMINISTRATION Occupancy Permit Obtained BUILDING for Parkway Apartments his finger into the man’s chest. August 9, 2017 from the 5900 Item of information: Successful Tax Appeal in Greenbelt to gain a better o The man pushed him away and block Cherrywood Terrace was understanding of how a law o Item of Information: City of Greenbelt Stakeholder Meeting left. He was not injured. recovered February 28 by Prince with RentalGHI ApartmentADMINISTRATION Owners BUILDING enforcement agency works. It 2. GHI Open Session – will begin after the GDC Open session meeting is February 24, 10:30 p.m., 6200 George’s County police in the consists of both classroom and block Breezewood Drive. A man 3200 block Randall Road, Upper adjourned hands-on instruction covering • Announcements of Executive Session Meetings Held on March 1, 2018 walking to his vehicle saw two Marlboro. a wide variety of police func- • Approve Minutes of the Regular Open session Meeting Held on February 15, men who called to him to stop. Two thefts from vehicles oc- tions. 2018 He then observed one of them curred. Sunglasses and earphones Classes will be held at the • Review Draft Minutes of the Special Membership Meeting Held on February 8, holding what appeared to be a were taken in the 9100 block Greenbelt Police Station, 550 2018 • Review Letters Prepared by the Legislative Government Affairs Committee re: knife. He ran to his vehicle and Edmonston Road after a window Crescent Road. The number locked the doors. The two men was broken out. A television and GHI's Position on the Proposed MAGLEV Train Project of attendees is limited to 12. • Request by the Member of 58-H Ridge Rd for an Exception to Allow Installation attempted to open them but were camera were taken in the 8000 More information, including of Two “Ivy” Rain Barrels unsuccessful and fled as the man block Mandan Road after the criteria for selection, can be • Additions with Non-conforming Foundations and Inconsistencies in the drove away. driver’s side door was forced obtained at gpdcitizensacad- Definition of Additions in the Member Handbook Theft open. • Request by the Member of 12-C Ridge Rd to Allow Gardenside Addition to be emy.com or by calling George Enrolled in the Addition Maintenance Program February 25, 6:11 p.m., 7400 Passenger side windows were Mathews, public information block Greenbelt Road. A cell broken out of three vehicles in • Review 2017 Investment Committee Report liaison, at 240-542-2116. • phone, Apple watch and head- the 9100 block Edmonston Road. Review 2017 Year-End Financial Statements • Woodlands Committee's Recommendation to Renew the Forest Conservation phones were taken from an unse- Nothing appeared to have been Management Agreement cured locker at LA Fitness. taken. • Vote to Hold GHI Executive Session Meeting on March 15, 2018 February 27, 3:23 p.m., 7600 3. GDC Executive Session Meeting – will begin after the GHI Open Session block Mandan Road. A package meeting is adjourned was taken from the front stoop of • Approve Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting Held on December 21, 2017 a residence on January 18. Where is GHI Going? • Approve Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting Held on January 4, 2018 February 28, 10:45 a.m., 6000 • Approve Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting Held on February 1, 2018 block Greenbelt Road. A taxi On May 10 & 11, GHI members will vote for 4. GHI Executive Session Meeting – will begin after the GDC Executive driver discovered his cell phone 4 seats for Board of Directors, session meeting is adjourned was missing after he picked up 3 seats for Audit Committee, & • Approve Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting Held on February 15, 2018 two men at the Greenbelt Metro 5 seats for Nominations & Elections. • Member Financial Matters. station and dropped them off at • Consider the Terms and Conditions of the Following Contracts in the Beltway Plaza. These people will set the course GHI takes into 2019 Negotiation Stage: o Phase 2 Masonry Homes’ Crawlspace Improvements Contract - 2nd If you have questions about GHI elections Reading or leadership, now is the time to ask! o 2018 Spring and Fall Gutter Cleaning Contract - 1st reading The Department is offering a o 2018 Larger Townhome and Frame Home Roofing Contracts - 1st reading All members are welcome to o Frame Homes’ Crawlspace Improvements Contract – 1st reading reward of up to $1,000 for infor- snack at our casual social: • Member complaint matters

mation leading to the arrest and New Deal Cafe conviction of a suspect in any of To request a sign language interpreter for a board meeting, Tuesday March 13 the unsolved crimes reported in go to http://www.ghi.coop/content/interpreter-request-form, 6:30–8:00pm or go to the GHI Office (One Hamilton Place) or contact us the blotter. by phone (301-474-4161) or fax (301-474-4006). Call 1-866-411-TIPS. or send your questions to [email protected] Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. Regular Board meetings are open to Members or call N&E Chair Tom Jones at 301-474-6001. For more information, visit our website: www.ghi.coop

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Thursday, March 8, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11  Letters continued  were attached to the roof of each that without cow manure and our city and county. Just like the  car which would be as feasible as compost, crops would not grow sugar-coated tax bill passed last someone opening a mule breeding in our depleted soil. Any dirt re- year, this train will only enrich  farm. (Mules are sterile for those moved from the tunnel would be those who own the train. Those NEWLet’s SPRING, Row! who didn’t know.) a thick mass of toxic clay that no of us who were hoodwinked into  Snyder promises that the train state would accept. Where it was accepting it will simply have a •NEW Youth wanted SPORT! for Junior  will make no noise or vibrations dumped, rainwater would wash lot more than moles in our yards. CrewHow about rowing?  and will travel like the wind. the ancient toxins into streams R.J. Jenkins  • AdultsJoin us wanted now for indoorfor  Wind is that stuff that makes and rivers, creating another envi- morningmorning indoor workouts. work outs our houses vibrate during violent ronmental problem.  storms. As reported in this paper, Anyone who runs a household •Send Learn your to favorite Scull teenagerstarts in to properties near the Metro suffer knows that it’s often better to Apriljoin our Junior Crew!  from both noise and vibration, make do with what you have. By JC Landscaping Adult classes start in April  and there is no current evidence using public and private funds Beds Trenched and Mulched, Beginners Welcome  that these would not occur here. the Amtrak system could be im- Annuals, Flowers, Perennials, It’s not just these issues that are proved and more cars added. BEGINNERSAll activities WELCOME at       serious concerns. Not one of us European-style solar powered Ornamental shrubs and trees installed, Bladensburg Waterfront Park  wants a train running under our buses would truly be green ways Small tree removal. All activities are at  4601 Annapolis Road,  homes, the special place where to travel. It is important that all Shrubs and small trees trimmed and Bladensburg Waterfront Park  we live with our families. Just of us continue the fight to stop Bladensburg pruned. New lawn seeding or sod. 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg        imagine batteries exploding and the maglev train.  Free Estimates WashingtonRowingSchool.comWashingtonRowingSchool.com  causing fires on the train, as they Governor Hogan is a moder-     currently are on airplanes. ate Republican running for re- 202-344-0886 301-742-0364 202-344-0886       Someone asked about the dis- election in a blue state. He is the  posal of dirt removed from the linchpin to stop the train. Each  tunnels. 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Please forward resume and cover letter to Ms. Sieglinde  Peterson, HR Manager: [email protected] Free estimates, please call for appointment  Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 8, 2018 A Review Greenbelt News Review Angel Street, Now On at GAC: Reaches Record Elevation More Demonic Than Angelic by Cathie Meetre by Jim Link

Seeing Angel Street, the mur- der mystery and suspense drama now at the Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC), is a richly fulfilling ex- perience but also a weirdly bin- ocular one. Through one lens we see the play, known to American audiences as Gaslight, as a so- phisticated Victorian period piece set in 1880 on Angel Street in London. The fiendish John Man- ningham, played by the smooth, convincing Michael Fisher, gas- lights his wife Bella with an elaborate array of deceits and maneuvers to convince her she is losing her mind. Susan Harper is wonderful as the vulnerable, vacillating and intimidated Bella, MEETRE CATHIE BY PHOTO whose mother died insane, mak- Greenbelters Rick Meetre, Jerry Bonnell and Cathy Abbott take ing her all the more susceptible. PENNY MARTIN BY PHOTO the News Review to new heights. With Bella committed to an asy- Bella (Susan Harper) learns some shocking information from the detective (Jeff Landou). lum, the abusive hubby can seize Greenbelters Jerry Bon- cord and challenge others to take the cache of jewels hidden some- collars are very impressive. known that when he wrote Angel nell, Cathy Abbott, and Rick the paper to new climes, new where “on the top floor,” where It is a delicious irony that Su- Street in 1938, it would resonate and Cathie Meetre rode the ski heights and new places. Move Bella is forbidden to go. san Harper is a psychotherapist eerily 80 years later with our sur- lift in Breckenridge, Colo., to over, Flat Stanley. Modulating his tactics by purr- by day, whose clients sometimes real social landscape. take a copy of the Greenbelt Skiing down was along an ing, bullying, petting and shout- struggle with the same issues as Angel Street is at GAC on News Review to its highest level open ridge, from which all the ing, Manningham is on the brink the gaslighted wife. Which brings Fridays and Saturdays, March 9, yet. High above the tree line snow had blown away to leave of success when Inspector Rough me to the second lens of my met- 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. at 12,840 feet, the temperature an icy and treacherous surface. intervenes. Jeffrey Landou is aphorical binoculars. Playwright with Sunday matinees on March was below zero and the wind But everybody skied down safely the affable, optimistic, ratiocina- Patrick Hamilton could not have 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. howling, but it seemed like a and more or less under control. tive detective – think Sherlock good idea at the time. The group Sometimes quite a bit less. Holmes lite – who induces Bella thought perhaps it would set a re- to conspire with him in betraying her traitorous husband. His shared Local Author’s New Book flask of scotch nudges their con- spiracy along. Explores U.S. Route 1 Add the excellent Alison Starr as the saucy housemaid, Nancy, by Karen Yoho whose prim exterior belies her pliant true self with an eye for Greenbelter Aaron Marcavitch the main chance, and you can has pulled together a rich col- recall the parallel trio of Charles lection of photographs from the Boyer abusing Ingrid Bergman National Archives, Bureau of with Angela Lansbury hovering Public Roads collection, regional peripherally in Gaslight (1944). historical societies and the Li- Joseph Cotten roughly approxi- brary of Congress to tell the story mated Inspector Rough. The uni- of America’s Main Street. U.S. formly-skilled cast is rounded out Route 1: Baltimore to Washing- by Ruth Vernet as Elizabeth, the ton, D.C., his soon-to-be pub- housekeeper, and her husband, lished book, explores this link Frank Vernet, as the very neces- between the cities of Baltimore sary Constable. After all “without and Washington. A historically the Constable, there is no conclu- important artery of transportation, sion to the story,” says Frank. this road has seen three centuries AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO of transportation, communication Pauline Griller-Mitchell (di- Aaron Marcavitch's new book, and community development – rector/co-producer/set designer) US Route 1, just came out from residential and commercial. From and Malca Giblin (co-producer, Arcadia Publishing. assistant director/set designer/ the earliest ships in Elkridge and dressing, hair and makeup) have Bladensburg to modern auto- Marcavitch is executive direc- “conspired” again (e.g. Habeas mobile-dependent communities, tor of Maryland Milestones/Ana- Corpus and Enchanted April at Route 1 has been a vital part of costia Trails Heritage Area, Inc., GAC) to assemble a talented this history. seeking to preserve and promote cast with great chemistry. Tom On March 18 at 2 p.m., Mar- the unique history of transpor- Gill and Steven Deming light cavitch will be speaking about tation and communication in up and dim those flickering gas- the book at Berwyn Heights northern Prince George’s County. lights beautifully and the sound Town Center as part of an oc- The book, published by Arcadia designer Dennis Giblin gives us casional lectures series hosted by Publishing and The History Press, appropriately ominous music. the Berwyn Heights Historical will be released on March 12. Linda Swann deserves a special Committee. A book launch will kudo for her authentic Victorian be held in April with more details costume design. Those waist- at marylandmilestones.org. Book coats, elegant scarves, puffy dress sales locations can also be found sleeves, cinched waists and high there as they are announced.