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A Free ti leano 1st mong cket r Ro Clas com s wi oseve s William F. e, fi ll be lt alum. please contactrst ser Li availab ved le a lindaingr basis. t the n If you door eenb da Ivy ha on a first elt@g at 301 ve questio mail.com -675- ns, . 0585 or News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper VOL. 79, No.40 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 AUGUST 25, 2016 U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters Concert Features Bill Edwards Labor Day Festival: Fun by Kyla Hanington Over three million view- as a kid and my mom had Filled Friday and Saturday ) ers have watched the U.S. seen an article in the pa- Summer is just about over and Road. Navy Band’s official chorus, per” about the Boychoir. that means the Labor Day Festi- Information Day and Com- the Sea Chanters, featuring The choir gave him the val is around the corner. munity Exhibits will be displayed Greenbelter Bill Edwards, opportunity to “sing not Greenbelt’s Labor Day Festi- Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 perform selections from Jer- only in a choir, but also to val kicks off Friday, September 2 p.m. in Roosevelt Center. Any- sey Boys on YouTube. Green- do solos, to just learn how with a full schedule of activities one working up an appetite on belters have the opportunity to sing. And my first pro- including the 6 p.m. opening of Saturday can visit the food and to see these lively artists fessional gig sort of came the Carnival Midway and food other booths from 10:30 a.m. to at Eleanor Roosevelt High from all the experience I and game booths, and the Open- 10 p.m. The midway rides will School (ERHS) on Thursday, got through them.” When ing Ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. The be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. September 1 from 7 to 8:30 he was in sixth grade, the 2016 Outstanding Citizen will From noon to 1:30 the Com-

p.m., an early lead-in to the BISHOP/RELEASED CHIEF MUSICIAN MELISSA Prince George’s Civic Op- ( be announced at the Opening munity Drum Circle, led by Katy Greenbelt Labor Day Festival. era was mounting a perfor- Ceremonies, followed by a high- Gaughan, will take the stage. The 39-year-old Edwards mance of Amahl and the energy musical celebration of El- Gaughan led the circle at Green- last took the stage at ERHS Night Visitors and needed vis Presley by Johnny Seaton and belt’s 4th of July celebration. 22 years ago when he was a two boy sopranos for the Bad Behavior from 8 to 11 p.m. Cool off with family friendly student there. He is excited title role and Edwards was Following the Opening Cer- cartoons from 1 to 5 p.m. shown to return. “Drama and musi- U.S. NAVY BY PHOTO one of the chosen. emonies, the public is invited to in the Old Greenbelt Theatre. The Musician 1st Class Bill Edwards sings with cal theater at Roosevelt was attend a reception to honor the art show and photo show will be the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters See EDWARDS, page 12 a tremendous opportunity Outstanding Citizen at 7:15 p.m. open from 1 to 6 p.m. and are chorus during a concert at Edinboro (Pa) for me. I loved it.” Perform- in the Council Meeting Room at also in cool climates. University earlier this year. ing with the Sea Chanters at the Municipal Building. Roller skaters, both beginners ERHS, he said, “is a fantas- Entries for the Art Show and and advanced, can take a turn tic way to bring the community now for the last 10 years himself, the Photo Show will be accepted around the Youth Center rink . . . together, celebrate America, give Edwards continues to be a pres- in the Community Center from er gym, from 2 to 4 p.m. Skates back to the community and rep- ence in the community. He has Miss Greenbelt 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Table tennis are provided for free or you can resent the military, and it’s going sung the national anthem at the The 2016 Miss Greenbelt Pageant also will be showcased from 5 bring your own. to be a great honor to be able to opening ceremonies of the Labor schedule has been announced. to 7 p.m. Friday in a tournament At 4 and 6 p.m. there will do that in my hometown.” Day Festival previously and will Twenty-four contestants will be at the Youth Center with trophies be a memorial gathering in the While he grew up in Bow- again this year and he performed vying for the titles of 2016 Little, going to winners in singles and grassy area behind the Mother ie, Edwards spent a large part with the Peacherine Ragtime So- Junior and Miss Greenbelts. doubles competition. Register and Child statue. of his childhood in Greenbelt. ciety Orchestra at the Old Green- Events for this year’s pageant for the tournament from 4:30 to Meanwhile the stage will fea- His grandparents lived here, he belt Theatre’s Anniversary Gala will be held at the Greenbelt Fire 5 p.m. ture Fast Eddie and the Slow- attended Camp Pine Tree and earlier this year. Department. Opening Night, Saturday Events pokes (from 2 to 4:30 p.m.), his father had a law practice in According to Edwards, when with a theme of Dances from On Saturday morning, Sep- Patty Reese (from 5 to 7:30 p.m.) Roosevelt Center. Edwards’ aunt he was in fourth grade his mom Around the World, will be Friday, tember 3 wear comfy shoes and and The Original Moonlighters and uncle live in Greenbelt, and signed him up for the Maryland September 2 at 7:45 pm. Doors be ready to move. The Children’s (from 8 to 11 p.m.). Edwards went to high school at Boychoir because “I was al- will open at 7:15 pm. Crowning Pet Show starts out the day from For the full schedule of Labor ERHS. A resident of Greenbelt ways singing around the house Night and Evening Gown will 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the Com- Day festivities, including the be Sunday, September 4 at 4 munity Center lawn. The Green- shuttle bus information, see the p.m. Doors will open at 3:30 pm. belt Museum will hold a walking insert in this issue of the News Maria’s Beauty Salon Look for the contestants and new tour leaving from the Museum’s Review. queens in the 2016 Labor Day historic house at 10-B Crescent Celebrates 40 Years Parade on Monday, September 5. by Sue Krofchik What Goes On The sto- First Day of School ryline in the Saturday, August 27 movie Field 9 a.m. to noon, Donation of Dreams Drop-off, Parking Lot Behind was “build Municipal Building (See city it (a baseball ad for details.) diamond) and 10 a.m. to noon, Forest he will come.” Well, Maria Preserve Stream Clean-up, Wyman built Northway (extended) her dream Sunday, August 28 of a beauty 2 to 3 p.m., Children and shop and Animals Safety Workshop, many came. Community Center They came Monday, August 29 and came, 10 8 p.m., Council Workses- years, 25, 30, sion with WSSC, Municipal PHOTO BY SUE KROFCHIK BY PHOTO and they still Building. Live on Verizon 21, come. July Jenny assists her mother Maria preparing Eleanor Comcast 71 and streaming at 2016 marked Hipsley for a permanent. the 40th anni- greenbeltmd.gov. versary of continuous operation and as far east as Cecil County. Tuesday, August 30 of Maria’s Beauty Salon, still Lanham, Bowie, College Park 7 p.m., Advisory Committee on anchoring the same corner at 141 and Silver Spring also make the Education Meeting, Municipal Centerway in Roosevelt Center. list. Two come from North Caro- Building She built her business one cus- lina every two or three months. Wednesday, August 31 tomer at a time. Some coming What keeps them coming? Prob- 7:30 p.m., Council Workses- since day one. Others newer. All ably Maria’s warmth and the sion on Proposed Revision are welcome, even men. They atmosphere she created, bolstered to Recognition/Contribution PHOTO BY MELINDA BRADY MELINDA BY PHOTO come from far and near. As far by her staff of four: Debbie, Group Policy, Community north as Hagerstown, as far south Donna, Mimi and Jenny. A crossing guard greets students at Greenbelt Middle School on Center as La Plata and Solomon’s Island Tuesday, their first day back at school. See MARIA, page 8 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 25, 2016

Correction The Our Neighbors column Letters to the Editor of last week incorrectly identi- fied Ann Potter’s father who Volunteer Grant pedestrians were killed from 7 to recently died. It should have 8 a.m. and from 3 to 4 p.m. than read Orlando B. Potter. Writers Sought any other hours of the day. Greenbelt ​i​s home to many In our August 18 issue, we What is the law regarding incorrectly spelled the name of 501(c)(3)s who need your rare school buses in Maryland? Mary- expertise. The Center for Dy- city retirees Theresa and Karl land law requires motorists to Skaggs. The newspaper feels namic Community Governance is stop 20 feet from the rear or organizing a consortium of grant it is important the Skaggs fam- front of a bus when the stop arm ily have a properly-constituted writers willing to contribute their is out and lights are flashing. In talents to a variety of Greenbelt record of the retirement cel- addition, if a bus has stopped for ebration so the article has been nonprofits. Consider earning Time passengers on a two-lane road, Bank hours. Contact aileen@ reprinted in its entirety in this a two-lane road with a turning issue. dynamic-governance.org. lane or four-lane roads without a ​John Buck and Aileen Kroll​ median, all traffic has to stop in Executive Directors both directions. The only excep- Menu for Senior tion to this rule is if there is a Nutrition Program Drive Safely divided highway of four lanes or The Senior Nutrition Food Near Schools more with a median separation. and Friendship program pro- Then only traffic behind the bus vides lunches for seniors Monday As children return to school, must stop. I thought it would be appropriate through Friday at the Community Possible consequences for Center beginning at noon. Meals to remind drivers to proceed with speeding near schools, failing to extra caution around schools and must be reserved by 11 a.m. two stop for buses or passing buses days ahead so that enough food in neighborhoods, particularly can result in tickets and fines due before and after school. Accord- is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 to hidden cameras. Let’s all make ext 4215. ing to a 2013 report by the Na- a conscious effort to drive safely tional Highway Traffic Safety All meals include margarine, and look out for students. coffee or tea and skim milk. “I Can Fly.” Administration, more school-age Kathryn Beard Menus for the week of August 29 are as follows: Still a Little Time Children and Animals Monday, August 29: Swedish meatballs, whole grain penne The original Izzy Parker cartoon appeared February 6, 2003. The new To Join the Parade Safety Workshop pasta, hot spiced fruit, broccoli, caption was suggested by Caitlin (no last name) at the News Review by Jim Tilton Well-Wishers for the Animals wheat bread, apple juice. caption cartoon contest on July 10. The 2016 Greenbelt Labor of the Greenbelt Shelter (WAGS) Tuesday, August 30: Apple Day Parade will take place on will hold a free Children and glazed pork, mashed spiced yams, Monday, September 5, from 10 Animals Safety Workshop on green beans, oatmeal bread, pine- a.m. to noon. Sunday, August 28 from 2 to 3 apple tidbits, cranberry juice. The U.S. Army Old Guard p.m. in Room 114 of the Com- Wednesday, August 31: Coun- Fife and Drum Corps will be a munity Center. Volunteers and try fried steak with country gra- featured participant in this year’s professional dog trainers will vy, whipped potatoes, sliced car- parade. Joined by the U.S. Army teach children ages 5 to 10 and rots, wheat roll, tropical fruit, Color Guard, the 12-soldier unit parents about dogs and cats, with orange juice. includes four fifes, four bugles, particular emphasis on identifying two snare drums and one bass an animal’s stress signals, how Greenbelt drum. The parade route is along to approach unfamiliar animals, Crescent Road, from Greenhill what to do if approached by an Road to Southway. Participants unfamiliar dog off leash and how News Review are asked to line up in the stag- to supervise and monitor children AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER ing area along Crescent Road be- and dogs to avoid dog bites. tween Lastner Lane and Greenhill The workshop is made pos- 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 Road between 8 and 9:30 a.m. sible by the Jim Cassels Commu- Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 All parade participants must nity Service Award and in part- [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) pre-register no later than August nership with Your Dog’s Friend 26 by emailing a completed pa- (a non-profit organization with [email protected] (ads) rade application, obtainable from the mission of keeping dogs out Movies since 1938 [email protected] (general inquiries) greenbeltlaborday.com/get-in- of shelters by offering workshops [email protected] (billing) volved/parade-participants, to the and training) and the City of Old Greenbelt Theatre email address GreenbeltLabor- Greenbelt Animal Shelter. Reg- 129 Centerway website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com [email protected]. ister your children by sending an 301-329-2034 Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar www.greenbelttheatre.org email to [email protected] or Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 calling 301-312-9603. Specify the City Notes Members always $6.50! Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 Public Works staff continued number of children and adults at- Adults $9, Senior/Student President Emeritus, 1985- inspections of the forebay project, tending and the ages of the chil- $8, Members $6.50, Kids $6 held a pre-construction meeting dren. The next workshop will be Assistant Editor Emeritus: Barbara Likowski 1970- for the dam project, identified on Sunday, October 23 from 2 to All shows before 5 PM: Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 Adults $7, Members $6.50, Senior Copy Editors: Judy Bell, James Giese possible locations for No Smok- 3 p.m. at the Community Center. Kids $5 Photo Editor: Helen Sydavar ing signage at Roosevelt Center OC = Open Captions and installed a new Greenbelt CC = Closed Captions Make-up Editor: Suzanne Krofchik Rotary Butterfly Garden sign at Business Manager: Mary Halford Springhill Lake Elementary. Accounts Manager: Diane Oberg SHOWTIMES STAFF On Screen Aug 26 – Sept 1 Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Amanda Brozana, Arlene Clarke, Jill Connor, Bill Cor- nett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Angie Evans, Sa- Unpalatable Truth, or Cozy Illusion? FLORENCE FOSTER mantha Fitschen, Eli Flam, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gard- Florence Foster Jenkins comes to the Old Greenbelt Theatre JENKINS ner, James Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Hal- this Friday, August 26 and stars the preternaturally talented Meryl (PG-13) (110 mins.) (CC) ford, Pat Hand, Kyla Hanington, Amy Hansen, Solange Hess, Peggy Higgins, Streep, who nails it again. Having channeled so brilliantly Julia Rebecca Holober, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Angela Joyner, Fri. 5:30, 8:00 PM Suzette Joyner, Lesley Kash, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Chris Logan, Child, Margaret Thatcher and Isak Dinesen, she now inhabits the Sat. 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, persona of Florence Foster Jenkins, an abysmally untalented, sin- Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Patricia Novinsky, Gail Phillips, Marylee Platt, Peter fully wealthy New York socialite who aspires to operatic greatness 8:00 PM Reppert, Alison Rose, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Lola Skolnik, Shayna Skolnik, Nancy in the 1940s. Streep’s own early opera training helps her to portray Sun. 12:30 (OC), 3:00, Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Lynn White, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. a woman who never hits a proper note, no easy task. 5:30 PM Her uxorious husband St. Clair Bayfield (the excellent Hugh CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Mon. & Tues. 5:30, 8:00 PM Franklin Park: Arlene Clarke 240-988-3351 Grant) enables her delusions of grandeur, shields her from scath- Wed. 3:00, 5:30, 8:00 PM ing but accurate reviews and packs her audiences with sycophantic Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc friends and bribed, would-be critics. Thurs. 5:30, 8:00 PM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Her pianist Cosme McMoon (the superb Simon Helberg, Howard Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Deanna in The Big Bang Theory), is initially aghast at the Sisyphean task Cult Classics: Dawson, secretary; James Giese; Tom Jones and Sylvia Lewis. of propping up Jenkins but eventually opts for loyalty and illusion ROCKY HORROR over truth. PICTURE SHOW DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads—8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. Fri. 11:00 PM Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to So when should we choose a sedative fairy tale over unpalatable address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or facts? And is doting hubby Bayfield a parasitic gigolo or a true brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. gallant swain? Stage on Screen: Mail subscriptions—$45/year. Directed by Stephan Frears (The Queen, Philomela), Florence RICHARD III Foster Jenkins is rated PG13 and runs 1 hour, 50 minutes Sun. 8:00 PM Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. - Jim Link Mon. 1:00 PM OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

Golden Age Club Well Baby Program Pre-Festival Free Forest Preserve Academy by Bunny Fitzgerald Registration Begins Concert at ERHS Stream Clean Up Stadium The Golden Age Club is The Greenbelt Assistance in The Greenbelt Labor Day Fes- On Saturday, August 27 from pleased to report that we have TheateRS Living (GAIL) program, in part- tival Committee is proud to an- 10 a.m. until noon, the Forest 6198 GREENBELT ROAD several new members. Guests are nership with the D.C. Diaper nounce a free concert to thank Preserve Advisory Board, Cel- always welcome. Come to the CENTER COURT OF BELTWAY PLAZA Bank, Bowie State University and the community for its support ebrate the Greenbelt Forest Pre- 301-220-1155 Community Center on Wednes- Washington Adventist University and dedication. On Thursday, serve, CHEARS and the City of days and enjoy the company and For directions visit School of Nursing, is pleased September 1 the Navy Band Greenbelt Department of Public www.academy8theaters.com fellowship. to announce the kickoff of the Sea Chanters, the United States Works are sponsoring a volunteer R = ID Required The new Recreation Activity Diaper-Baby Mobile Wellness Navy’s official chorus, will- per event to clean up streams in the (!) = No passes, (!!) = No passes weekend Guide for the fall is out. Pick Program. Residents residing with- Greenbelt Forest Preserve. ** Add $2.00 for 3-D form a special concert from 7 * Not part of the morning and Tuesday one up and read about upcoming in incorporated Greenbelt with until 8:30 p.m. at the Eleanor Meet at Northway (extended) trips and activities. discount shows infants wearing diapers ranging in Roosevelt High School (ERHS) near the ball fields and Observa- Most features are $5.50 all day on We will be going to the Rain- size from newborn to size 6 are auditorium featuring an ERHS tory. Gloves and bags will be Tuesdays bow Playhouse in September and eligible to register for this free alumnus, Musician 1st Class Wil- provided. Volunteers should wear apple picking in October among program. liam F. Edwards. Edwards’ grand- weather-appropriate clothing and Week of August 26 many other fun happenings. Nursing students will complete parents were Greenbelt pioneers. closed-toe shoes for possible On August 31, there will be a an assessment, educate families The ensemble performs a va- muddy stream banks and should tea. Members will bring teas and FRIDAY – SATURDAY on growth milestones, discuss riety of music ranging from tra- bring a reusable water bottle. Sausage Party, R goodies and their special mug or nutrition options for babies and ditional choral music, including High school students are re- china cup. Magazines and books 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7:30, 9:45 immunization schedules, provide sea chanteys and patriotic fare, minded to bring their service- Suicide Squad, PG13 will be exchanged. referral for local resources and to opera, Broadway and contem- learning forms. Reminder #1: Schools are 11, 1:40, 4:25, 7:10, 9:55 provide free diapers. Twice dur- porary music. For more information contact Ben-Hur, PG13 open; be alert for kids and stop ing the program participants will Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Valerie Elliott at valandmabel@ for school buses. 11:55, 3:45, 6:50, 9:45 receive free produce and recipes. Free tickets will be available at gmail.com. Don’t Breathe, R Reminder #2: Focus on today; The program will begin the door on a first come, first yesterday has passed. 11:15, 1:50, 4:35, 7, 9:30 Thursday, September 22 and run served basis, limited to 850 seats. Kubo and the Two Strings, PG through Thursday, December 15. Contact Linda Ivy with questions Star Party Saturday The Astronomical Society of 11:30, 1:40, 4:15, 6:50, 9:20 Visits will occur twice a month at 301-675-0585 or email lindain- The Mechanic: Resurrection, R ABA Expansion Team on Thursdays between the hours [email protected]. Greenbelt will host a free star party on Saturday, August 27, at 11:10, 1:55, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30 Will Play at ERHS of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Beginning Secret Life of Pets, PG The American Basketball As- the City Observatory, located at Thursday, September 15, student 11:15, 1:40, 4:25 sociation (ABA) expansion team Free Melon Monday Northway Fields. The program nurses will call program par- Jason Bourne, PG13 PG Valor will be playing its The Greenbelt Assistance in will start with observing Mars, ticipants to schedule their specific 7:10, 9:55 home games this season on Sat- Living Program will offer Free Saturn and Neptune, then move time slots. Residents who keep War Dogs, R urday nights at 8 p.m. at Eleanor Melon Monday for Greenbelt on to planetary nebulae, star clus- all of their appointments will be 11, 1:35, 4:10, 7, 9:55 Roosevelt High School (ERHS). eligible for a special prize at the residents on August 29 from 10 ters and galaxies. The moon will Player tryouts will be on Fri- end of the program. To register, to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of not be up, so it will be dark. As day, August 26. The spirit squad the Municipal Center, 25 Cres- always, visitors are also welcome SUNDAY – MONDAY contact Sharon Johnson, GAIL Sausage Party, R and dance team tryouts will be cent Road. Participants should to set up their own telescopes on program case manager, at 240- 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7:30 on Friday, September 9. Both bring a cart to carry their melons the hill. 542-2029 beginning Monday, Suicide Squad, PG13 tryouts will be held at New 24 away. Produce will be limited. Observing will begin around August 29. Slots are limited. 11, 1:40, 4:25, 7:10 Fitness and Basketball (the for- In case of 9 p.m. and continue for about Ben-Hur, PG13 mer Run and Shoot gym) in For- rain the dis- two hours. Attendees are asked Drug Overdose 11:55, 4, 7 estville from 6 to 9 p.m. tribution will to park in the ball field lot, not Awareness Day Don’t Breathe, R Team owner LaDonna M. be Monday, up on the hill, unless bringing a The Greenbelt Police Depart- 11:15, 1:50, 4:35, 7:20 Smith used to live in the Sprin- September 12 telescope. The star party will be ment and Greenbelt CARES staff Kubo and the Two Strings, PG ghill Lake and Greenbriar con- from 10 to 11 canceled without notice if it is invite the public to participate in 11:30, 1:40, 4:15, 7:10 dominiums and attended ERHS. a.m. hopelessly cloudy. Drug Awareness Day on Wednes- The Mechanic: Resurrection, R One of her first jobs was at Belt- day, August 31. On this day law 11:10, 1:55, 4:40, 7:20 way Plaza (which she still fre- enforcement and governmental Secret Life of Pets, PG quents and continues to interact Utopia Film Festival Presents agencies and organizations and 11:15, 1:40 with business owners), so having activists groups around the world Sunday, Aug. 28th & Wednesday, Aug. 31st Jason Bourne, PG13 the team in Greenbelt was a will focus on recognizing and Beginning at 8 PM 4:10, 7:10 priority. spotlighting the widespread and War Dogs, R PG Valor will compete in the growing epidemic of drug over- “Art Bastard (2015),” “Death is a Salesman,” 11, 1:35, 4:10, 7 ABA from November through dose incidents. May against other teams in the An information desk will be and “I Am REVA” Chesapeake Division including TUESDAY set up at the police station lobby Hands of Stone, R teams from New York, D.C., that day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 Baltimore, Virginia, New Jersey On Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) to provide written information Sausage Party, R and Pennsylvania, with hopes of on recognizing drug abuse and Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7:30 continuing to the championship addiction, ways to intervene and Suicide Squad, PG13 game to be held next summer. treatment options. Staff will be 11, 1:40, 4:25, 7:10 present from 10 a.m. to noon and Text gen layout for GAC ad, 4 columns by 5 inches for the Ben-Hur, PG13 from 1 to 3 p.m. to discuss this GreenbeltAugust 25 , Arts2016 edition Center 11:55, 4, 7 further and answer questions. Opening Next Week at GAC Don’t Breathe, R OPENING NEXT WEEK AT GAC 11:15, 1:50, 4:35, 7:20 HENRY V Kubo and the Two Strings, PG 11:30, 1:40, 4:15, 7:10 The Mechanic: Resurrection, R 11:10, 1:55, 4:40, 7:20 Secret Life of Pets, PG Join Us at Beltway Plaza Mall 11:15, 1:40 On Saturday, August 27th from 2 to 6 PM to Jason Bourne, PG13 4:10 War Dogs, R To Celebrate the Greenbelt 11, 1:35, 4:10, 7 Community Foundation’s 10th WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY Anniversary! Hands of Stone, R 11:00, 1:40, 4:15, 7 WKYS Radio, Prizes, Raffles and our Balloon Clown! By William Shakespeare Sausage Party, R Enter our Drawing to WIN an Ocean City Vacation, Directed by Rebecca Speas A Guest Production from The Rude Mechanicals 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7:30 TJ Maxx Gift Cards and other Great Prizes! Suicide Squad, PG13 September 1 - 10 11, 1:40, 4:25, 7:10 Ticket prices: $20 General Admission, Ben-Hur, PG13 $16 Students/Seniors/Military, 11:55, 4, 7 $12 Youth (12 and under with adult) Don’t Breathe, R COMING SOON: 11:15, 1:50, 4:35, 7:20 COMING SOON Memories and Legends – Sept 23 – Oct 9 - Guest Production from Kubo and the Two Strings, PG WolfpackMemories Theatre and LegendsCompany – Sept 23 - Oct 9 – Guest Production from 11:30, 1:40, 4:20, 7:10 Dinner with Friends Wolfpack– Nov 4 -Theatre20 – Directed Company by Bob Kleinberg SeussicalDinner - Dec with 2 Friends – 18 - Directed– Nov 4 -by 20 Jon – Directed Gardner by Bob Kleinberg The Mechanic: Resurrection, R Seussical – Dec 2 - 18 – Directed by Jon Gardner 11:10, 1:55, 4:40, 7:20 War Dogs, R For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or email: [email protected] or 11, 1:35, 4:10, 7, 9:55 6000 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 345-1500 beltwayplazamall.com BOOK TICKETS ONLINE at www.greenbeltartscenter.org

Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 25, 2016 Obituaries We are saddened to hear of Congress Leadership Develop- Charles Truitt Howey the death of Greenbelt pioneer ment Program where she will re- Charles (Charlie) Truitt Howey, ceive education, training and ex- who died August 16, 2016. We periences needed to improve her extend deepest sympathies to current performance as a manage- his wife of 59 years, Gladys, his ment analyst at the Library while friends and family. enhancing her leadership skills. Condolences also to the family Congratulations also to Kim- and friends of Robert Sommers, berly Yoho, director of Knowl- the last member of Greenbelt’s edge and Practice Operations at pioneer Sommers family, who the American Institute of Archi- died June 16, 2016 in Annapolis tects, who was recognized for at the age of 91. earning her Certified Association Congratulations to Rebekah Executive credential at the Ameri- Sutfin, who works for the Green- can Society of Association Execu-

PHOTO COURTESY OF HOWEY FAMILY OF HOWEY COURTESY PHOTO belt Recreation Department and tives annual meeting earlier this Charles Howey has been accepted into the Mary- month in Salt Lake City. From the Greenbelt Cooperator of December 29, 1937. land Recreation and Parks Asso- Please share your accomplish- Greenbelt pioneer Charles ciation Leadership Institute, Class ments, milestones and news for (Charlie) Truitt Howey died after of 2017. the next Our Neighbors column. a long illness on Tuesday, Au- In Memoriam Congratulations to Michelle Send complete details on your gust 16, 2016, at the age of 78. Spezzacatena, who was selected news to [email protected] or He is survived by his wife of 59 Robert T. Sommers to participate in the Library of 202-957-3072. years, Gladys; children Robert - Karen Yoho Howey, Peggy (Chris) Carley, by Kathleen Scott McFarland Debra (John Gordon) Keats, Kim Robert T. (Bob) close friend of my (George) Cox and John How- Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Sommers, the last late husband Henry 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt ey; sister Linda (Joe) Houser; member of Green- McFarland; he was Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors grandchildren Michael (Stacey) belt’s pioneer Som- best man at our www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 Howey, Katrina (Scott) Kuster, mers family, died wedding in 1949 Christopher (Samantha) Carley, Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor June 16, 2016 in and godfather for Sarah (Sam Lobos) Amaya, Tif- Annapolis, at the our first child. Dick fany (Nick) Zook, Ashley Ruehl, Worship Service 10 a.m. age of 91. At a died of heart dis- Sadie Howey, Gerald Ruehl, and memorial service ease while still in Join us for breakfast Sunday 8:30. Jasmine Howey; and 11 great- at Kalas Funeral his sixties. grandchildren. He was preceded Home in Edgewa- From an early in death by his parents, Robert ter on August 13, age, Bob Sommers’ and Eva Howey, and his daugh- representatives from interests were base- ter, Tina Marie. the military, Green- MCFARLAND KATHLEEN BY PHOTO ball and basketball. Mr. Howey’s parents were one belt American Le- His mentors were “God has created us all human…He is kind & just to of the first families in Greenbelt; Robert T. Sommers gion Post 136, the Ben Goldfaden and all. Why should we be unkind & unjust to each other?” his father helped build the city. Greenbelt Museum and the Col- Vincent Holochwost of the town’s - Baha’i Writings As referenced in the Decem- lege Park Moose Lodge gave Recreation Department, and he ber 29, 1937, News Review, he tribute to his service in those was an original member of the played the Baby Jesus in Green- organizations. His three children Grizzlies, a group of alumni of belt’s first Christmas Pageant. Greenbelt Baha'i' Community told stories of his life in the cat- the GHS sports teams which is Mr. Howey served in the Ma- egories of sports, patriotism and still in existence today. At GHS, rine Corps early in his life. He 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 family. he was manager of the basketball joined the Metropolitan Police [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org Mr. and Mrs. James J. Som- team. In the official history book Department and later retired from mers and their four sons, James, about Greenbelt, which is sold the Uniformed Division Secret William, Robert and Richard, in the Greenbelt Museum, Bob’s Service as a lieutenant. He was moved to Greenbelt from Read- photo is there twice on page 90, awarded the Golden Gloves at Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church ing, Pa. in early 1938 as original with both baseball and basketball age 12, was an avid Washington 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi residents of 9-M Ridge Road. Mr. teams. In later years, he served as Redskins fan and bowler, and Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Sommers Senior, a World War I a timekeeper for the University enjoyed cookouts with family and veteran, was a charter member of Maryland basketball games. I Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community friends. Most of all, he loved his of Greenbelt Post 136 of the always watched for him when the family. American Legion. Mrs. Sommers games were televised. Aug 28 10 a.m. A celebration of Mr. Howey’s became a Gold Star Mother in But perhaps the most famous life was held earlier this week in "The Sense of Wonder Flowing" 1943 when their son William died role for Bob was his appearance Delaware. Contributions in his while serving in the Navy in the in the film The City, which was The Rev. Evan Keely with Beth Charbonneau, Worship Associate name may be sent to Compas- South Pacific. shown at the 1939 World’s Fair Learning is hard work, and it goes on throughout life. That is also cause for celebration. sionate Care Hospice, George- All four boys graduated from and is now studied as a resource town, Del., or to the Parkinson Greenbelt High School (GHS): for planned communities every- Foundation chapter of choice. James in 1941, William and where. In the several scenes of Bob in 1942 and Dick in 1945. boys riding bikes through an un- James later became a Trappist derpass and all around town, Bob Greenbelt Community Church monk, known as Brother James. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Obituaries Youngest brother Dick was a See SOMMERS, page 11 The News Review pub- 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) lishes obituaries of Greenbelt Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings residents, past or present. www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org You write it or we will ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH if you prefer. We try to in- 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Sunday Worship clude information about par- 301-474-4322 10:15 a.m. ticipation in various activities Mass Schedule: Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff, Pastor and organizations, where the Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. person lived and something about the family. A photo- Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. graph and service information Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. should be included. There is Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mishkan Torah no charge. Congregation Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali- tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes your extended family in the 21st century. Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, i.e. family service at 7:30 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Catholic Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. Community Come worship God with us! Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. of Greenbelt Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. Sunday School 9:45AM Opportunity for leadership development. MASS Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. Sundays 10 A.M. Worship Service 11:00AM Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. Municipal Building Interfaith families are welcome. ALL ARE WELCOME. 101 Greenhill Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (301) 474-­‐4212 www. greenbeltbaptist.org and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

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New Deal Café Toastmasters Meet At the Library Labor Day Festival Volunteers Needed Thursday, August 25, Mid- The Greenbelt Toastmasters Story times are Wednesday, Make a positive impact on the community and the environment by Day Melodies with Amy C. Kraft Club will meet on Wednes- August 31: Ready 2 Read Sto- informing Festival-goers about zero-waste efforts. High school students from noon to 2 p.m. SAW Open day, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. rytime: ages 3 to 5, 10:15 and will be awarded service-learning hours for training and hours served Mic hosted by Lynn Hollyfield in the Social Hall of Green- 11:15 a.m., limit 20 people. during the Festival. Hourly volunteer shifts are available. Meet at the from 7 to 10 p.m. belt Community Church at Thursday, September 1: Ready Public Works booth. Volunteers should attend a training session on Friday, August 26, John Hillside and Crescent Roads. 2 Read Storytime: ages 0 to 2, Thursday, August 25 or Monday, August 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Guernsey plays American stan- The group offers professionals, 10:15 and 11:15, limit 15 babies Department of Public Works building, 555 Crescent Road (beyond the dards on piano from 6:30 to 8 students, stay-at-home parents with parent(s)/caregiver(s); Ready parking lot at Buddy Attick Park). p.m. Vintage #18 delivers a high and retirees a supportive environ- 2 Read Storytime: ages 2 to 3, RSVP to signupgenius.com/go/20f084eaaa72eaaff2-greenbelt. For energy, soul-drenched perfor- ment to improve skills in com- 4:15 p.m., limit 20 people. more information, contact Erin Josephitis at ejosephitis@greenbeltmd. mance of the blues, soul and rock munication and leadership. gov or 240-542-2168. from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27, Jazz Jam with Greg Meyer. Bring an in- strument and join in this commu- nity jam session from 1 to 5 p.m. John Guernsey plays American standards on piano from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Blues Sampler Night will City Information offer a journey through the many VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES MEETINGS FOR WEEK OF styles of blues music from 8:30 Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 2 to 11:30 p.m. and will be sure There are currently vacancies on: Advisory Committee on to whet your appetite for the up- Education, Advisory Planning Board, Arts Advisory Board, Monday, August 29 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSION coming 14th Annual Blues Festi- Board of Elections, Community Relations Advisory Board, w/WSSC at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. Live on val on September 10 in Roosevelt Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustain- Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and Streaming at Center sponsored by FONDCA. www.greenbeltmd.gov. Sunday, August 28, join the ability, Park & Recreation Advisory Board, Youth Advisory Deaf Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to Committee (Adult Member) Tuesday, August 30 at 7:00pm, ADVISORY COMMITTEE noon. The Reilly Goulait Band ON EDUCATION at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. performs a harmonic blend of VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! On the Agenda: Labor Day Parade, Grants Workshop, Report on original songs and popular folk Council’s work session with PGCPS, Updates – 4-Cities meeting, and rock covers from 7 to 9 p.m. FOREST PRESERVE STREAM CLEAN UP Calendar , and AOB Tuesday, August 30, Brinjal offers up Middle Eastern music Wednesday, August 31 at 7:30pm,COUNCIL WORK and belly dancing from 7 to 9 SESSION re:Proposed Revision to Recognition/Contri- p.m. bution Group Policy at Community Center,15 Crescent Wednesday, August 31, WAM- Road. MIE-nominated singer/songwriter Lynn Hollyfield performs heartfelt The schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that original music from 7 to 9 p.m. a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. Thursday, September 1, Mid- Day Melodies with Amy C. Kraft FOREST PRESERVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT from noon to 2 p.m. SAW Open It is tentatively planned to have A Morton Thomas Mic hosted by Paige Powell from Saturday, August 27 from 10 am – 12 pm present the findings of the study to the Forest Preserve 7 to 10 p.m. Meet at Northway Road (Extended) near the ball fields and Advisory Board (FPAB) at their September 22 meeting. Friday, September 2, Guern- Observatory. Following the FPAB meeting, there will be scheduled a sey plays American standards public walkthrough of the preserve with the consultants on piano from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Clean up the streams in the Greenbelt Forest Preserve. in mid-October. This will be open to the public. AMT will Karikatura, a transglobal soul Gloves and bags will be provided. tentatively return to the FPAB on November 17 for a group from NYC, from 8:30 to REMINDERS: second meeting. There will also be additional meetings 11:30 p.m. • Wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe Saturday, September 3, Bruce with City Council throughout the process. shoes for possible muddy stream banks. Kritt plays classical guitar from More information will be posted when it is available. 4 to 6 p.m. Guernsey plays jazz • Bring a reusable water bottle. standards on piano from 6:30 to • High School Students: Bring your service-learning forms! Zero Waste Volunteers Needed! 8 p.m. The Linwood Taylor Band For more info contact Valerie Elliott, offers up classic blues music with Be a part of the zero waste efforts by promoting recy- a touch of soul from 8:30 to [email protected]. cling, composting, and reusable water bottles at the 11:30 p.m. Sponsored by Forest Preserve Advisory Board, Celebrate Greenbelt Labor Day Festival! Go to newdealcafe.com for the Greenbelt Forest Preserve, CHEARS, and the City of Make a positive impact on the community and the environ- more info. Greenbelt Department of Public Works. ment by bringing zero waste awareness to the festival. High school students will be awarded with service-learning hours Upcoming Events DONATION DROP-OFF for training and hours served. Hourly shifts available! At Greenbelt Park Green Drop Charitable Donations Thursday, August 25: National Meet at the Public Works Booth on: https://www.gogreendrop.com/acceptable-items/ Park Service 100th Birthday. Friday, September 2 from 6 pm – 8 pm Saturday, August 27: Rang- Saturday, August 27, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Saturday, September 3 from 10:30 am – 8 pm er Station talks and display on or until the truck is full Sunday, September 4 from 12 pm – 8 pm camouflage from 1 to 3 p.m. A Parking lot between City Office and Community Center military adaptation from nature, Greenbelt Recycling Office: 301-474-8308 Pre-Training is highly encouraged on Aug. 25 OR Aug. 29 the principles of animal camou- from 7 pm – 8 pm in Public Works at 555 Crescent Rd. flage that allow creatures to hide REMINDER: SMOKING IS INTERESTED? RSVP to http://www.signupgenius.com/ in plain sight and protect their go/20f084eaaa72eaaff2-greenbelt species from predators are used PROHIBITED IN THE by the military to offer soldiers PLAZA AREA OF QUESTIONS? Contact Erin Josephitis at concealment from enemy obser- [email protected] or 240-542-2168 vation. The display will include ROOSEVELT CENTER examples of natural and artificial camouflage with photographs and City Council approved a smoking Children & Animals Safety Workshop models. prohibition in the “plaza” area at Roosevelt Center. Sunday, August 28, 2016, 2:00–3:00 PM Pokémon Go characters are in Council defined the no smoking area as the rect- Room 114, Greenbelt Community Center, Greenbelt Park. Come and find angle between the Mother and Child statue and the 15 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20770 them. underpass. It should be noted that merchants have FREE workshop for children 5 –10 “control” over a 3 foot area from their storefront so Taught by WAGS volunteers and whether or not to allow smoking in this area would professional dog trainers. Holy Cross be their call. • Safe interaction with companion animals Thrift Store (dogs and cats) For information on City Services, Events and • Behavior & distress signals Every Thursday more, visit Greenbelt CityLink at • When NOT to approach a dog or cat 10am – 4pm www.greenbeltmd.gov. Call (301) 312-9603 or email [email protected] to register. Good, clean clothes for women, Follow us on Facebook Funded by the Jim Cassels Community Service Award men and children! at and sponsored by: Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. www.facebook.com/ cityofgreenbelt and 6905 Greenbelt Road on Twitter Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 @cityofgreenbelt Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 25, 2016

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Greenbelt Labor Day Festival extends its appreciation 62nd Annual to our sponsors who have helped make the 62nd Labor Day Festival one of the best ever! GreenbeltGreenbelt LaborLabor SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS Day Festival Beltway Plaza Mall Realty 1, Inc. State Farm Insurance Day Festival Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 Greenbelt Auto & Truck Greenbelt Service Center/ NCB Bank Repair Sunoco Donald V. Borgwardt Capitol Cadillac Buick Greenbelt East Maryland Milestones/ “Unity through community involvement” Funeral Home GMC Advisory Coalition ATHA Inc. Dear Festival Visitor: Judith J Davis David R. Cross McCarl Dental Group Pleasant Touch Welcome to the 62nd Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival! The City of Greenbelt is honored to host this Spa Services Mayor ProTem Law Offices unique community celebration, which is the largest event of its kind in the State of Maryland and provides so much enjoyment to all its citizens. Many family and friend reunions occur during this special weekend. Arthritis & Pain Associates of PG Greenbelt Federal Credit Union Margaret Stricklett Voice Studio The Festival also provides a great opportunity for many of our City’s nonprofit, service and religious County organizations to participate and make themselves known to our residents and visitors.

Also Thanks to: American Legion Auxiliary Greenbelt Unit #136, City of Greenbelt, This Festival is organized and conducted by an independent volunteer group, the Greenbelt Labor Day David R. Cross Law Offices in Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket, Greenbelt Police Department, Festival Committee. These generous and dedicated citizens have worked long hours over the past year to Greenbelt Public Works, Greenbelt Recreation Department ensure that we all have a wonderful time. We are grateful for their efforts and those of all the other com- munity volunteers and City employees who make this event possible. The Greenbelt City Council, standing from DONORS TO OUTSTANDING CITIZEN PROGRAM left, Councilmembers Rodney Roberts, Major Sponsors: Fieldstone Properties, LLC (Franklin Park at Greenbelt Station), Greenbelt Federal Credit Union We hope you enjoy this weekend’s festivities. Plan to come all four days and take full advantage of the wide range of activities being offered, from the Opening Ceremony and Concert on Friday evening to the Labor Leta Mach, Konrad Herling and Edward Supporters: Chef Lou, DMV Pizza, Friends of Old Greenbelt Theatre, Generous Joe’s, Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt Barber & Stylist, Greenbelt Putens; sitting from left, Councilmember Co-op Supermarket, Greenbelt Nursery School, Hard Times Cafe, College Park, MD, Maria’s Beauty Salon, New Deal Cafe, Shiatsu Massage Therapy, Day Parade on Monday. If you have any questions about the City of Greenbelt, please call us at 301-474- 8000. Silke Pope, Mayor Emmett Jordan and Siri’s Chef Secret, Sir Walter Raleigh Mayor Pro Tem Judith Davis. Best wishes for a great weekend!

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A G D 2016 Labor Day L A B O R Festival Committee Shuttle buses will pick up and drop off Festival goers Board of Directors approximately every 30 minutes: Navy Band Sea Chanters FOLD HERE TO MAKE YOUR 8-PAGE BOOKLET YOUR 8-PAGE MAKE TO FOLD HERE Rising Stars Performance Showcase Linda Ivy, Keith Zevallos, Free concert, Thursday, September 1 Carol Goddard, Diane Siegel, Barbara Sunday, September 4, Main Stage, 4:30-7:30pm Route: Eleanor Roosevelt High School Chadwick, Donna Peterson and Emily Armoa (left) and 7-8:30pm; doors open at 6:30pm Lester Whitmer Greenbelt Elementary School, Green Ridge House “RPG” (right) perform As a thank you to our community for your Tom Baker, Cindy Cummings, (residents only), Eleanor Roosevelt High School during the Rising support and dedication, the Greenbelt Labor Day Barbara Hamilton, Butch Hicks, Stars, a program that Festival Committee is proud to present a free Kelly Ivy, Davina Johnson, Friday 6pm to 11pm; Saturday 10:30am to 11pm gives performers age concert by the Navy Band Sea Chanters, the US 17 years or younger Sylvia Lewis, Kathy Reynolds, Sunday Noon to 11pm; Monday 1pm to 6pm Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a Jennifer Robinson, Margaret Stricklett, the opportunity to variety of music ranging from traditional choral, display their talent.

Jim Tilton, Mary Ann Tretler, JON GARDNER BY PHOTOS including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to Wayne Williams, Brian York, Parking also available at Greenbelt Armory but no shuttle pickup. Armory parkers will walk 0.4 mile opera, Broadway, and contemporary. Among Jane Young and Bob Zugby to the Festival. the performers is Musician 1st Class William F. Festival Hours “Reduce, Reuse, Edwards, an Eleanor Roosevelt alum. Friday – 6pm to 11pm City Liaisons At the Festival, the shuttles will depart from in front of the city offices and from Saturday – 10:30am to 11pm Recycle, Free tickets will be available at the door on a first Sunday – Noon to 11pm come, first served basis. If you have questions, to the Committee Roosevelt Center.During the parade, the shuttles will depart from the Replenish!” Frank Kellaher, Capt. Tom Kemp Monday – 11am to 6pm please contact Linda Ivy at 301-675-0585 or Festival grounds and return parade participants to Buddy Attick Park. Help us keep the Green in Greenbelt! and Rebekah Sutfin See shuttle schedule on page 8. [email protected]. To receive updates on the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 8 Reduce, Reuse, Why Cook? The Greenbelt Labor Day Festival offers Relax Over the Weekend . . . Recycle at the Labor Day Festival a unique opportunity for local residents Eat Out at the Festival! Please help green the Labor Day to display their talents and creativity. Festival!

Food Booths in the Carnival Midway include: The Public Works/Green Team Art Show Photo Show booth and volunteers will have Community Center. Pre-registration for the art show is Astronomical Society of Greenbelt information about recycling, Community Center. Pre-registration for the photo show not required; bring your artwork to the Community Center is not required; bring up to two photos per person and – German Sausage, Butterfly Chips composting and filling up your between 5-7pm on Thursday, 10am-Noon or 5-7pm on Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club reusable water bottles. We’ll also Friday. a completed registration form to the Community Center – Lemonade, Pretzels, Funnel Cake have some fun informational games between 5-7pm on Thursday or Friday. Outside of frame Greenbelt Babe Ruth and green prizes at the Public Participating children must live or go to school in Green- must be less than 16” by 20” and be ready to hang. View- – Cheeseburgers, Nachos, Fried Candy Bars Works booth. belt or have a parent or grandparent who lives or works in ing will be Saturday and Sunday 1-6pm, Monday 1-4pm, Greenbelt. Participating adult artists must be from Green- except during the award ceremony. Visitors can vote for Greenbelt Fraternal Order of Police There are water fountains at the belt or the surrounding communities. – Turkey, Ham, Crab Cake Municipal Building, Aquatic Center, their “Community Favorites” on Saturday and Sunday. All Greenbelt Knights of Columbus and the Co-Op grocery store. Some Adult artists are limited to four entries, and children and winning photos will have ribbons displayed on photos on – Italian and Polish Sausage businesses and restaurants will also teens are limited to three entries. Adult two-dimensional Saturday and announced on stage Monday at 12:30pm. Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Committee let you fill your water bottle. Look art work must be framed for hanging. Children’s art can Pick-up will run from 4-5pm on Monday. For information for the TapIt decal or water bottle be matted or mounted. Adult artists must volunteer to see www.greenbeltlaborday.com/events-and-activities/ – Chicken on a Stick, Pad Thai, Fried Rice, Egg Roll help with hanging the artwork Friday evening or sit with Green Vegan Networking flyer in store windows. the show for one hour during the Festival. photo-show/ or contact Keith Zevallos at 240-355-2908. – Jerk Chicken, Chicken Curry, Fried Broccoli Trash, recycling and composting Rising Stars – Snoballs Viewing will be Saturday and Sunday 1-6 pm. Awards will bins with instructional decals will be presented on the stage Monday at 12:30pm. Viewing Categories: be grouped together throughout the will take place Monday 1-4pm, except during the award Sodas and Beverages Available at Many Booths festival grounds. ceremony, and pick-up will run from 4-5pm. The commit- • Proud America tee is not responsible for unclaimed work. • Extreme Weather • Those Who Serve and Protect Us For information see: www.greenbeltlaborday.com/events- • Greener Living in Greenbelt and-activities/art-show/ or contact Tom Baker at • My Greenbelt/Greenbelt Memories [email protected]. • Produced in Greenbelt Darkroom • Landscapes – Sunrise/Sunset Carnival Midway Booths and SponsoredActivities by Greenbelt Association for the Visual Arts • Landscapes – All Other (GAVA) • People – Photos of Children Ride tickets - $1.00/each, $20.00 for 25 tickets, and $25.00 for the “All You Can Ride Wristband” for • People – Photos of Adults & Families unlimited rides during certain times on ONE DAY ONLY. Choose between 11am to 4pm Saturday OR • Flowers • Wild Animals and Nature Categories: • Pets • Travel • Buildings & Architecture Noon to 4pm Sunday. No charge for entertainment, shows or events unless noted. Vouchers for wrist- • Still Life/Pictorial/Abstract bands may be purchased for $12.00 at the Co-op Supermarket until Noon on Friday, September 2. ADULT CHILDREN These vouchers can be redeemed at the Festival for the wristband. Prices subject to change without • Oil and Acrylic Painting Pre-School to age 6 notice. No refunds. • Watercolor Painting Ages 7 to 10 years • Drawing Ages 11 to 14 years In Memory of Barbara Simon • Graphics/Mixed Media/ Ages 15 to 18 years Greenbelt Animal Control – Dunk Tank, Pooch Plunge & Informational Handouts 2 Dimensional • Painting This year’s Art Show will be Greenbelt Baha’i Community – Button Making • Fine Crafts • Drawing/Prints/Collages in memory of Barbara Simon, Greenbelt Baptist Church – Information, activity • Sculpture/Mixed Media/ • Sculpture/3 Dimensional longtime arts activist, who had Greenbelt Elementary School PTA – 3 Dimensional chaired the Art Show since Used Book Sale 1991. Greenbelt Nursery School – Greenbelt Is Great T-shirts The Cipriano Award is given each year St. Hugh’s Ladies of Charity – Bingo, Soda, Water to one adult winner and one child for art depicting “Americans at Work.” PHOTO BY ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO Rides by Sherwood Amusements. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department. 2 7

. Big River - , and including Johnny Seaton and Bad Behavior Dreamcoat, Evita Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Amazing Technicolor Joseph and the Featured Vocalist JOHNNY SEATON AND BAD BEHAVIOR SEATON JOHNNY Stage. Johnny Seaton and Bad Behavior wow audiences with their performance of the music Elvis Presley. Repair Truck Auto and Sponsored by Greenbelt Opening Ceremonies performed in numerous regional theater productions, Musician 1st Class Bill Edwards earned a Bachelor of Music from Geneseo, where he received the was a featured vocalist at the Tokyo Disney Resort and Tokyo was a featured vocalist at the ship in Musical Theatre. He has taken first place in both ship in Musical the State University of New York in York the State University of New the district and regional National Association of Teachers Teachers Association of the district and regional National Judi M. Houston Memorial Scholar of Singing competitions. Before joining the Navy, Edwards of Singing competitions. Before joining the Navy, 8-11pm 3 - - - - - Prince OPENING NIGHT Friday, Sept. 2 Friday, ART SHOW ENTRIES ACCEPTED ART SHOW ENTRIES Entries also ac Entries accepted only. Community Center. Thursday 5-7pm and Friday 10am-Noon. See page 7. cepted ACCEPTED SHOW ENTRIES PHOTO Thursday 5-7pm. Entries also accepted Community Center. See page 7. TENNIS TOURNAMENT TABLE to winners Trophies “Open Division” - no age limit. Center. Youth and runners-up. Singles & Doubles. Registration from 4:30-5pm. entry at noon Sunday. Tournament Tennis Table See Youth Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department OPENS MIDWAY CARNIVAL Amusements. Games, food sale Rides by Sherwood Midway. and information booths organized by Greenbelt organiza tions. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Department. Ride tickets sold by volunteers from the Works No Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society. charge for entertainment, shows or events unless noted. FUNDRAISER PAINTING FACE locations throughout the festival. Various OPENING CEREMONIES Stage. Police and color guard. Musician 1st Class Bill Ed wards will sing the national anthem. Introduction of dignitar the major Award, ies. Presentation of Outstanding Citizen honoring all the out civic event in Greenbelt each year, standing citizens who make Greenbelt great. Sign language interpreter. CITIZEN RECEPTION 2016 OUTSTANDING Municipal Building, Council Meeting Room. Public is invited. GREENBELT MUSEUM EXHIBITION GREENBELT That The Knowing Hands Rm. 110. Community Center, Thomas Art of Lenore The New Deal This Stone: Carve Straus. FREE. Authority, Areas Sponsored by Maryland Heritage George’s County Councilmember for 4th District – Todd County Councilmember for 4th District – Todd George’s The Estate of Sue Hoya Sellars, City M. Turner, Greenbelt, and the Friends of Greenbelt Museum All events will take place in the Roosevelt Center parking lots unless otherwise noted. No advance registration is required stated. alcoholic beverages will be sold at the Festival. City ordinances prohibit consumption of alcoholic in city parks, buildings and Festival area. Carnival rides may close without Center. Youth In case of rain, stage events and some booth activities will be moved to the Community Center Carnival Channel 21 and Comcast 71 or see greenbeltlaborday.com. directory refunds. For Festival information and a schedule, check Verizon signs are located at the Information Booth, Upper Lot Entry and Southway/Crescent Road entrance. will pick up at parking locations Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt parking problems, ride the FREE Festival shuttle. Vans Avoid Elementary Walk Armory. Armory for parking only; no shuttle pickup from School and Green Ridge House (residents only) deliver the riders to Festival area. Armory. 0.4 mile to Festival from or This schedule is subject to change without notice. Questions? Call Festival Information at 301-502-6168 or visit the website greenbeltlaborday.com visit the Information Booth on grounds. 5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm 6-10pm 6-11pm 6:30- 7:15pm 7:15pm 9am- 9:30pm -

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9am- GREENBELT MUSEUM EXHIBITION 1-5pm FAMILY-FRIENDLY CARTOONS 9am- GREENBELT MUSEUM EXHIBITION 1-5pm GREENBELT MUSEUM HOUSE 9:30pm See Friday 9am entry for description. Old Greenbelt Theatre. Beat the heat by taking a break from 8:30pm See Friday 9am entry for description. 10-B Crescent Rd. The Greenbelt Museum’s historic the festival fun in the cool, air-conditioned comfort of the Old home has been restored and furnished with objects from the 9:30- CHILDREN’S PET SHOW Greenbelt Theatre. Dip in and out, and stay as little or as 9- “TOUR DE GREENBELT” BIKE RIDE period 1937-1952. See how Greenbelt’s families lived back 10:30am Community Center Lawn. All kinds, types, sizes of pets. Bring long as you like! FREE. 10:45am New Deal Cafe. All are welcome to join Laurie from then. Also have a sneak peek at 10-A Crescent, and give your pet to register at 9:30am. Judging at 10am. Awards at Sponsored by the Roosevelt Center Merchants Association Proteus Bicycles on a bike ride around Greenbelt. The ride us your input on the space which will become a visitor and 10:30am. Greenbelt’s greatest pets get some well-deserved will take place in two stages, both starting and ending at the education center. FREE. attention. Rain or Shine! 1-6pm ART SHOW AND PHOTO SHOW New Deal Cafe. The first stage will leave at 9am and go to Sponsored by Girl Scout Troop #2799 of Greenbelt Community Center. See displays of art and photographs by the new Greenbelt Station neighborhood. The second stage 1-6pm ART SHOW AND PHOTO SHOW local artists of all ages. See page 7. will leave at 10am and go to Schrom Hills Park. Note, this is Community Center. See entry at 1pm Saturday. 10am INFORMATION DAY & COMMUNITY EXHIBITS not a supported ride and, because of busy roadways, may -4pm Roosevelt Center. Visit the information and display 2-4pm ROLLER SKATING not be suitable for families with very young children. For 2-4pm HOT SHOT HOOPS tables set up by local groups and learn about your commu- Youth Center Gym. Grab your skates and save the date! more details about the routes, see the schedule at Youth Center Gym. Ages 12 & under. Registration at 2pm; nity! Participating groups listed in box below. Join family and friends to participate in a storied Greenbelt greenbeltlaborday.com. tournament begins at 2:30pm. Participants have two min- tradition. Roller skates are provided FREE of charge or utes to make as many shots as they can within a half-court 10:30am BOOTHS bring your own. 11am- FACE PAINTING FUNDRAISER area. Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runner-up. -10pm See Carnival Midway entry at 6pm Friday. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department and 11pm Various locations throughout the festival. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department M-NCPPC 11am- CARNIVAL Noon- CRAFT FAIR 2:30- TRIO CALIENTE 10pm See Carnival Midway entry at 6pm Friday. 2- FAST EDDIE AND THE SLOWPOKES 8pm Roosevelt Center. Visit with local artists as they display 4pm Stage. With vocals in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan and 4:30pm Stage. The Slowpokes’ playlist is inspired by classic blues their handmade crafts. See box below for list of crafts. English set to a wide array of Latin grooves, Trio Caliente’s 10am GREENBELT MUSEUM WALKING TOUR material from Chicago to West Coast Swing, Motown to sound is reminiscent of the Gipsy Kings, Buena Vista Social 10-B Crescent Rd. Join the Greenbelt Museum for a history- Muscle Shoals, and all the rock ‘n’ roll in between. Their Noon- CARNIVAL AND BOOTHS Club, Strunz & Farah, and Jobim—but with a flavor all their filled walking tour. The tour will leave from the museum’s his- goal is to get you up on your feet, and they never miss their 10pm See Carnival Midway entry at 6pm Friday. own. toric house at 10-B Crescent Road. Learn about Greenbelt’s target! unique design and why the community is a National Historic Sponsored by National Cooperative Bank Noon- SPLIT 2ND 3-5pm FAMILY-FRIENDLY CARTOONS Landmark. The tour is free but space is limited. 2pm Stage. While primarily a classic rock band, these veteran Old Greenbelt Theatre. See Saturday 1pm entry for description. 3-11pm FACE PAINTING FUNDRAISER musicians cover all your favorite tunes from the ‘60s to to- Sponsored by the Roosevelt Center Merchants Association Noon- COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE Various locations throughout the festival. day’s music, from Motown to country and stretching across 1:30pm Stage. Community Drum Circle with Katy Gaughan. Katy a variety of popular musical genres. 4:15- TWO BALL TOURNAMENT (TEAMS OF 2) has led the drum circle at Greenbelt’s 4th of July Fanfare 4&6pm MEMORIAL GATHERING 5:15pm Youth Center Gym. Ages 13 & over. Registration at 3:45pm; at Buddy Attick Park for the past 8 years and is one of the Grassy area behind Mother and Child statue. Come to honor Noon- YOUTH TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT tournament begins at 4:15pm. Trophies will be awarded to organizers of the Greenbelt Rhythm & Drum Festival. those friends and relatives who have passed before us. There 2pm (SINGLES ONLY) winners and runners-up. will be a motorcycle ride at 4pm, followed by a memorial Youth Center Gym. Open to anyone 15 years & younger. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department gathering at 6pm. Please feel free to bring flowers to lay on Registration from 11:30am-noon. Trophies to winner and the hill during the memorial service. runner-up. See “Open Division” Table Tennis Tournament 4:30- RISING STARS PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE Information Day and entry at 5pm Friday. 7:30pm Stage. Performers age 17 years or younger will have the 5- PATTY REESE Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department chance to display their talent, whether it be singing, dancing, Community Exhibits 7:30pm Stage. Patty Reese’s soulful expression and powerhouse playing a musical instrument or other. pipes have prompted comparisons with the likes of Janis • Astronomical Society of Greenbelt • College Savings Plans of Maryland Joplin, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan. 5pm LARRY NOEL 15K RACE • Companion Animal Community of GHI 5:10pm 3K FUN RUN • District 36 Toastmaster 8-11pm THE “ORIGINAL” MOONLIGHTERS The DC Road Runners Club is conducting its annual Larry • Eleanor Roosevelt Junior Classical League Stage. Known as DC’s #1 Motown and variety dance band, Noël Greenbelt 15K Race and 3K Fun Run. As in past • Fort Lincoln Dignity Memorial the “Original” Moonlighters perform a mix of jazz, rhythm years, the 15K race will start on Northway at 5pm, and the • Greenbelt Advocates for Environmental and Social Justice and blues, 1940s big-band swing standards, 1950s rock 3K Fun Run will start near the Youth Center at 5:10pm. • Greenbelt Community Church ‘n’roll and a whole lot more. Sponsored by DC Road Runners • Greenbelt Community Foundation Sponsored by Greenbelt Sunoco • Greenbelt Emergency Response Team 8-11pm THE 8-BALLS • Greenbelt Federal Credit Union Stage. A classic rock/Motown cover band, the 8-Balls have • Greenbelt News Review • Greenbelt Toastmasters Split 2nd performed for audiences all over the Baltimore/DC area. • Hair Cuttery • Hope Family Childcare • Johrei Fellowship • KitchenSaver • Margaret Stricklett Vocal Studio • Maryland Milestones/ATHA Inc. Craft Fair • Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Visit with local artists as they display their handmade crafts. • Narcotics Anonymous • NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland • Patuxent Widowed Persons Service Many items including bags, baskets, bath and body products, • Peace and Justice Coalition of Prince George’s County decorative soaps, fabric arts, greeting cards, henna designs and • Prince George’s Advocates for Community-Based Transit (PG-ACT) art work, jewelry, knitwear, pens, pillows, sand art, scarves, scents, • Prince George’s Audubon Society • Prince George’s Philharmonic shea butter products, tie dye, totes, T-shirts, weaving, dolls, pottery • QCI Behavioral Health • Register of Wills and woodcrafts. • Renewal by Andersen • Solar City • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Roosevelt Center: Sunday, noon-8pm, and Monday, noon-6pm • Window Nation The “Original” Moonlighters • 40 Days For Life/College Park The 8-Balls 4 5 Thursday, August 25, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 City Summer Help Program Pat Mische’s Garden Helps Participants, City by Elizabeth Barber by Erin Josephitis “The plant tells me what it needs The Greenbelt Department to be living in of Public Works Summer Help tune with nature, Program was revitalized last and I try to serve year, having offered temporary the plant as well employment to individuals in as I can.” the 1970s through the early Every plant is 1980s. In its second year, the an expression of program saw increased produc- the infinite. Some tivity in 2016. Joe Doss, who of the plants must started his career as summer be moved. Plants help and is now supervisor of like marigolds playgrounds, stated that the de- sometimes like to partment “is able to handle a be next to toma- much bigger workload thanks to toes and beans. the additional summer help staff- Sharrows are road markings Marigolds infuse ing.” The importance of summer that promote bicycle safety. something through help cannot be overstated, as their roots. it plays a key role in meeting bikeable community designed at Transplanting the city’s needs and the depart- the human scale. is a very sensi- ment’s goals, he said. Joshua Eggleston, an under- tive time for the Summer help assists public graduate film student living at Photos by Patricia Miche plants. Pat men- works achieve its mission of home in Greenbelt for the sum- maintaining and beautifying mer, enjoyed “being a part of One of the finest art exhibits stored in some cool Greenbelt’s green spaces, parks making the city look nice and in Old Greenbelt is Pat Mische’s place so they won’t and outdoor recreational areas. giving back to the community.” garden. A recent resident of GHI, freeze.” Despite record-breaking heat, the Eggleston said that he learned Pat moved in close to my home Pat pointed out additional staffing improved the first-hand that the streets crew is on Ridge Road. I walked by her that her honeysuckle department’s response time to “very hard work and takes a lot house while the garden went vines come back ev- cutting grass, maintaining road- of sweat and time.” Thanks to through its beginning makeover, ery year. “They turn ways, chipping and re-painting his film background, Eggleston and watched with great interest brown and straggly curbs, using thermoplastic for captured footage of staff in ac- as the place became transformed. and look like they’re road markings, among many tion that will be released at a Now it is a true masterpiece dead, but they’re other essential public services. later date. of beauty. So when I asked Pat not” she said. Pat Public Works is dedicated to The summer help program if she would like me to write a tries to attract as preserving Greenbelt’s legacy as provides valuable career training review of her artwork, she invited many bees, birds, a planned community through and opens all kinds of doors for me over to her outdoor table, and butterflies as she caring for the community infra- talented, young professionals. where we drank cold tea made can. She mentioned structure. Summer help in the Leo Donovan had never used a from the mint leaves from her that these creatures horticulture crew and the parks chainsaw before serving on the garden and munched on sweet especially like dai- crew keeps landscaped areas parks crew. Donovan gained the cookies. My dog Epi was also sies, honeysuckle, attractive and playgrounds safe. practical experience and confi- included and she sat with us, zinnias, bee balm, Summer help in the streets crew dence using a chainsaw that are very happy with her share of the asters and salvia. maintains sidewalks, bike lanes necessary for his career path as sweet meats. The big step is put- and roadways for use by pedes- he works towards becoming a The circular table set with ting the little tiny trians, bicyclists and vehicles firefighter. Not only do the city eight chairs is surrounded by plants which emerge alike. and its residents benefit, but also planter trellises providing a very from the seeds into Quinn McCracken, a master the summer help learns valu- nice private area. In the planters, the soil. of fine arts student, described able skills and gains real-world coleus and canna are blooming. “It’s amazing”, his summer help experience on experience. Pat explained how she created the said Pat, “that some the streets crew as a “New Deal McCracken, Eggleston and beautiful beds of flowers which of the seeds are so type job in a New Deal place.” Donovan unanimously agreed small you tioned that little plants can go McCracken was particularly that their favorite parts of pub- can barely see them, yet into shock when transplanted; proud of his role in bike path lic works are the camaraderie they grow into strong it is their most sensitive time. maintenance with the installation and the approachability of staff healthy vegetation.” There are the natural enemies to of new sharrows (shared-lane within the department. Sum- Among these are the consider. Also the wind or rain marking). McCracken recognized mer help reinforces the depart- “little miracles” of car- can knock them over and the cut the significance that “kids will ment’s commitment to offer rots and peppers. Pat uses worms, bugs and caterpillars can be grateful for having a better valuable community services and plastic cups and cuts the eat them. way to get to school” thanks to educational opportunities. Public bottoms out of them – As we walked around the gar- the bright new sharrows indicat- works is proud to provide career digs a hole and places den Pat showed me the beautiful ing where riders should cycle. training for qualified participants the cup inside it. These stepping stones artistically cre- Summer help is a truly unique interested in learning about hor- are the cabbages, Brus- ated by her grandchildren and the employment opportunity to re- ticulture, parklands, street main- sel sprouts, cauliflower lovely statues she has placed in store and conserve Greenbelt’s tenance, mechanics, geographic and tomatoes. But rad- her flower beds. She mentioned historic heritage as a walkable, information systems and more. ishes, peas and cucumbers that each statue was chosen to can go directly into the represent the characteristics of ground. Pat said that to- her grandchildren. These added matoes and cabbages have another dimension of beauty and to be put in a different joy in the overall plan of the place every year because garden. It is truly a very special of the soil depletion, and haven; something Pat has created also because of the cut- with the skill of a sensitive and worms and caterpillars. knowledgeable artist. “Sometimes I feel like a servant,” Pat confesses.

surround her house and spill out into the front yard. She grows most of her things from seed and told of how she starts the seeds in almost any kind of container including egg shells, cups or trays. She uses a seed starter type of soil. She puts these containers in a place where a grow-light can shine on them, a window or a nice, sunny spot. “It’s very time-consuming,” Pat explained, “but a wonderful hobby.” Planting bulbs is a dif- ferent kind of approach, and Pat said that many of her daffodils Summer help from the streets crew, Josh Eggleston (left) and and shrubs grow for 20 years. Quinn McCracken (right), who demonstrate the new thermoplas- The trees are also in this cat- tic skills they learned. Photos by Erin Josephitis egory, “Cannas have to be lifted out of their soil in the fall and Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 25, 2016

MARIA continued from page 1 Explore Your Greenbelt

Sit in the shop on a Friday third generation families also, noticed a man and a woman sit- Greenbelt Community Lives and you’ll see people come and the Chotiners and Maddens. ting in a car in front of the door go, hear any number of people Therese Madden Stringfellow to her shop. She thought that was At Beltway Plaza Event chatting and laughing, either with boasts that her mother Kitty was odd because other businesses had by Calvin Chao their stylist or other customers or the first person to walk through not yet opened. She went inside both. Some read magazines as the door when Maria’s Beauty and they followed. Jodi told her From an initial dozen stores humously on the Beltway Plaza they sit carefully tucked under a Salon opened in 1976. A more that she had moved out-of-state to approximately a million square Wall of Fame. The Greenbelt dryer. Some stop in just to say recent person is Lucy, who at the 31 years ago and that for 31 feet of retail space, Beltway community and Beltway Plaza hello or get a cup of coffee. mention of Maria’s name said, years of her life Maria has been Plaza has grown tremendously continue to recognize outstanding Then there are those who “wonderful woman.” She’s been on her mind. She was visiting in its 50 years. Now Beltway citizens by adding names to the come just to get a shampoo coming for about five years. Her the area and wanted to stop in to Plaza is an anchor for the local wall three to four times a year. from “angel hands”. That’s Jenny mother, also a Maria customer, thank her for giving her her first residents, not only because of Another community benefit Arias, Maria’s younger daughter, sent her there. job. The woman’s husband piped its restaurants, retail stores and found at the plaza is information who customers dubbed angel Maria doesn’t always answer up, yes, she really does think entertainment opportunities but on health and wellness. Avon hands because of her heavenly to the name Maria. Customers about her all this time. for its embrace of the Greenbelt has offered information about shampoos. She works part-time at have other names for her, such Staff community. breast cancer and the Wellness the shop and has been popping in as Angel Maria, Taxi Driver Ma- One person didn’t get hired Beltway Plaza, along with on Wheels Mobile Health Clinic and out of there since childhood. ria, when she picks up nearby when she went to Maria hoping the Greenbelt News Review and periodically parks at the plaza Some customers have been com- customers whose rides to the for her first job. Donna Price told Paradyme Management, is a and offers free screenings for ing to Maria’s for so long they shop fell through, and Psycholo- her mother she wanted to be a sponsor of the Greenbelt Com- diabetes, cholesterol and blood remember Jenny as a baby. Even gist Maria. She’s also Dr. Maria. beautician and she was so disap- munity Foundation’s (GCF) 10th pressure. more have watched her grow up, One customer who had a terrible pointed when Maria said, “No, anniversary celebration campaign, The shopping mall not only marry and have her own children, cough for three weeks would not honey, I can’t hire you.” The rea- Explore Your Greenbelt. To cel- promotes health awareness but Alicia and Janelise. They visit make an appointment with her son was that Donna was only 11 ebrate, Beltway Plaza is hosting also makes efforts to donate to the shop too, as their mother did. doctor, fearing the wait would be years old. When she reached high a Back-to-School Community important causes. The Plaza’s Maria’s other daughter, Laura too long. With some nudging she school she was accepted into the Family Day, Saturday, August 27 Ping Pong Tournament on Octo- Wyman, is a career woman. At gave Maria her doctor’s phone 3-year cosmetology program at from 2 to 6 p.m. on the upper ber 8 donates its proceeds to Par- the age of 17 she announced she number. Maria called and the Laurel High School, from which level in front of Big Lots. WKYS kinson’s disease research. Partici- wanted the same salary as men customer was seen that day and she graduated in 1985. She went Radio will entertain the crowd, pating in the tournament will be make, and now she does. She and treated. Flying Fingers attests to back to Maria, said “I have my Beltway Plaza’s own Balloon local pro Navin Kumar, who has her husband gave Maria a grand- her speed when the customer has license now,” and began working Clown and Plaza Woman will Parkinson’s Disease yet is able daughter, Zoe. little time. She got the moniker there in October of 1985, more give away keys to the popular to subdue some of its effects as Customers Hair Whisperer after custom- than 30 years ago. Even though Beltway Plaza Treasure Chest soon as he steps up to the ping Ten-year customer Catherine ers teased that she can cut hair Donna has moved in and out of and free raffles will feature other pong table for a match. Due to Rodrigues Dean lives in Lanham blindfolded. Maria laughed, but the area at times she still has a prizes, including a trip to Ocean his perseverance and skill, Ku- and found out about Maria from she tried it one day, just to see if chair at Maria’s. She talks about City. All Greenbelters are invited mar has represented the U.S. in people at her church in Bowie she could. She could. how she and Maria and the other to attend to have fun and to learn international table tennis compe- and her sister-in-law. Another Maria knows a lot. When stylists and customers have gone how GCF lives out its mission titions as part of the Paralympic Lanham resident, Eleanor Hips- asked about appointments, she through weddings, births, deaths, of “nourishing all of Greenbelt’s Program. During the tournament ley, comes every Friday. When said, “It’s all in here,” as she divorces and life’s happenings neighborhoods.” he will demonstrate his prowess asked for how long, she thought pointed to her head. She doesn’t together over the years. Donna Back-to-School Community and accept challenges from all for a minute and said, “Gee whiz, need an appointment book. She now cuts the hair of college-age Family Day is just another ex- who dare. about 15 or 20 years.” When remembers names and phone students and adults she remem- ample of the family events found Beltway Plaza continues to ex- asked why, she replied, “Just numbers and even styles of cus- bers coming to her as children. at this key shopping center. As pand, with new tenants Fallas and look at my hair today! That’s tomers who have been gone for Debbie Matlak has been a Beltway Plaza expanded, it grew 5 Below, more sponsored events why.” (Later, both she and Ma- years. stylist in three shops for 17 the number of free community such as the Greenbelt Blues Fes- ria decided it was time for a Over those 40 years, Maria years. Maria’s is her third, where activities, from the upcoming tival and National Night Out and permanent.) As Maria brought has seen customers die, go to she has been the last seven years. Hispanic Heritage Month Family sponsored community groups like her a cup of coffee Hipsley said, nursing homes, leave to live with “Maria’s is more than a beauty Day on October 2, which features the Greenbelt Fraternal Order of “Maria gives me service with a their children or move away. shop,” she says, “It’s like fam- live music, food and games in Police and Students Against De- smile.” She and others, including Just as Maria doesn’t forget her ily.” This phrase is repeated the parking lot of the mall, to the structive Decisions. Step by step, Maria, laughed. Another 10-year customers, her customers don’t over and over again by custom- annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat the plaza is contributing to the customer, Pat Kelly, who also forget her. Two of them made ers and staff. Debbie is adamant inside the mall that includes a community feel and helping to comes in weekly, added, “Maria extraordinary efforts to tell Maria that Maria’s is her last shop and costume contest for children of spread the goodwill. makes us all beautiful.” Again, what impact she made on their she wouldn’t work anywhere all ages. Calvin Chao is an intern more laughter from that corner lives. Jennifer, who had moved else. Customers take pictures of Well-known to shoppers is the working with the Greenbelt Com- of the room. to Germany years ago, stopped in themselves with stylists, to put in Beltway Plaza Wall of Fame that munity Foundation. Suddenly Maria whispered to to see Maria when she returned family albums. honors local citizens who have this reporter that the lady com- stateside and was passing through Mimi Hui Yim has lived in made a difference in the com- ing through the door is Maria Maryland. She said she had to the Greenbelt area for more than munity. Along with the names of Snoddy and she has been coming stop by to tell Maria that she “is 25 years and has been at Maria’s local sports figures, politicians LISTEN to the to Maria’s shop for more than 41 15 years late” telling her how for about five years. She likes ev- and education professionals is a NEWS REVIEW Visually impaired years. Prior to opening her salon, much she appreciated everything erything about the shop and cus- crowd favorite, Andy the K-9 dog may listen for free Maria Wyman worked for Ber- Maria had done for her. She was tomers and is happy to be there. and his partner Sergeant Robert Call Metropolitan nard Brooks, owner of an earlier equally grateful for the chance to Maria Washington Ear Heverly. K-9 Andy received an 301-681-6636 beauty shop then located on the thank Maria in person after so What does Maria say? If prod- American Red Cross Real Hero No special equipment needed second floor of Roosevelt Center, many years. ded she remains modest but will Medal of Courage for his help over what is now Beijing restau- Jodi was the other person. A admit she has helped a lot of apprehending an armed carjacking rant. Maria left there in 1976 to few years ago when Maria came suspect, and was honored post- open her own, current salon. to the shop to open up early, she See MARIA, page 11 Within minutes of Maria Snoddy coming in, Pauline Bor- das arrived. The two have been best friends since childhood and each has been a customer of Greenbelt Advocates for Environmental and Social Justice Maria’s for more than 40 years. They each are second genera- tion customers. Prior to Maria’s Campaign to Stop the Lakeside North Development Beauty Shop, their mothers went to the salon owned by Brooks Greenbelt Advocates for Environmental and Social Justice works to protect Greenbelt’s and took their daughters there too, where Maria did their hair. environment (this includes our trees, forests and wildlife). We believe the environment plays an When Maria left to open her own important role in the welfare of all residents. We work to ensure that residents are informed and shop, the Snoddy and Bordas families followed her to her new, empowered to participate in the development of City policies that impact the protection of sidewalk-level location. Snoddy describes Maria as Greenbelt’s environment. spiritual, kind and sweet. Others agree and say they just love her. We will have a table in the Roosevelt Center on Saturday, September 3 as part of the Labor Day Maria says she loves every one of them too, “even the ones who Festival’s Information Day. Please visit us to learn more about Greenbelt Advocates and to give me a hard time.” Everyone laughs, knowing Maria is her sign our petition to stop the proposed Lakeside North Development. same, steady self no matter who or what. Family is how custom- Contact Brian or Donna Almquist for information at: [email protected] ers describe Maria and other stylists, as they in turn describe Paid for by Greenbelt Advocates for Environmental and Social Justice customers. Maria has been stylist to Thursday, August 25, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Both Skaggses Retire after Police Blotter 30 and 35 Years with City Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, www.greenbeltmd.gov/police by Jill Connor DWI/DUI Petersburg (Virginia) City police both showed in their positions. August 7, 3:12 a.m., Hanover at an undisclosed location before Councilmember Edward Putens Parkway near Hanover Drive. A the owner had discovered it miss- talked about how Karl was a 32-year-old resident was arrested ing. strong advocate for the public and charged with multiple alco- Five thefts were reported. In works employees and department. hol- and traffic-related violations the 5900 block Cherrywood Ter- Councilmember Judith Davis ex- during investigation of a single race a set of tools was taken plained how Theresa was always vehicle accident. She was re- from a trunk. A debit card was there when you needed her, no leased on citations pending trial. taken from an unlocked vehicle matter how busy she was, she Robbery in the 9100 block Edmonston was always welcoming. August 16, 9:23 a.m., 7200 Road and was used to make un- Theresa and Karl’s direct boss- block Hanover Parkway. Two authorized purchases. A handbag es also gave them plaques and men entered the pharmacy, and was taken from the 9000 block cards. Karl’s third plaque of the when one jumped the counter, Breezewood Terrace after a pas- evening was presented to him the clerk wrestled with him. After senger side window was broken by his co-workers. It featured a several seconds both men fled. out. The front driver side window small tractor similar to the one Check Fraud was broken out in the 7300 block August 15, 10 p.m., 6600 Hanover Parkway and a wallet

PHOTO BY JILL CONNOR BY PHOTO Karl drove when he maintained the city fields. block Lake Park Drive. Several was taken. Four tires and rims Theresa and Karl Skaggs celebrate their retirement from over 30 counterfeit checks were written were taken from the 100 block years with the city at the American Legion in Greenbelt on Friday, Karl and Theresa share a giv- ing mindset. Karl said, “Ever and passed from a person’s bank Westway. August 12. Karl holds up the plaque given to him by his coworkers account. Seven acts of vandalism were with a small tractor similar to the one he used to mow the city fields. since I was a kid I’ve got more pleasure out of giving somebody Burglary reported. A tire was slashed in a gift than receiving one and I’m August 12, 6 a.m., 9100 block the 100 block Westway, and four On Friday, August 12, Theresa assistant director of Public Works Springhill Lane. An attempt was tires were flattened and both side and Karl Skaggs celebrated their said, “They won’t get another still that way to this day.” The- resa’s mindset is similar. When made to enter a residence by mirrors vandalized in the 7900 upcoming retirement with family, one like Karl.” Phelan talked breaking out the kitchen window. block Mandan Road. friends, co-workers and employ- about Karl’s creativity and talent asked about her job, Theresa said, “It’s like family so you just help Entry was not gained. A front passenger window was ers with tears, laughter and a tiny in producing a variety of proj- Vandalism broken out in the 9000 block little tractor. The couple, who met ects, including stone benches, the as much as you can, whoever you can. You do what you need to do August 16, 9 a.m., 6600 block Breezewood Terrace, and two while they were both working for stone patio at the lake, the stone Lake Park Drive. A window was rear windows were broken out in the city of Greenbelt, are both re- walkway up to the Community to help them.” During their retirement they broken out at the Greenbelt Lake the 7200 block Hanover Drive. A tiring on August 31 after 30 years Center and the numerous adopt- Village gym. hole was drilled in a gas tank in in Human Resources (HR) for a-benches around town. When will still be helping out. They are moving to West Virginia to Vehicle Crime the 9100 block Springhill Court, Theresa and 35 years in the Pub- talking about the adopt-a-benches A 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sto- and a fuel line was cut in the lic Works department for Karl. that Skaggs and his co-workers help Karl’s elderly stepfather on the family’s farm. They also have len from Mandan Road near 9300 block Edmonston Road. It was an emotional night be- have built, Karl said for him, “It Mandan Terrace on August 12 Paint was scratched on two cause these two employees “em- wasn’t just a task. It was some- plans to travel and visit family both in and out of Greenbelt. was recovered the same day by vehicles in the 6200 block body what I call the Greenbelt body’s mother, or somebody’s fa- Breezewood Drive. way,” said Theresa’s current boss ther, somebody’s family member.” Theresa said she was too overcome to say much or read Mary Johnson, the director of Karl has also put a lot of time  The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information Human Resources. Johnson re- into building and maintaining her speech or even give it to called when her home burned infrastructure of our community, someone else to read. Karl was leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved down on one of the coldest such as mowing the ball fields, emotional when he spoke to the crimes reported in the blotter. Call 1-866-411-TIPS. crowd of over 100 friends, co-  nights of the year. She turned building bus shelters and bridges Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. around in the parking lot to find and renovating the movie theater. workers and family. Karl said, “This wasn’t just a place to come the Skaggses with a bag of sup- Karl said he wanted “to give plies including clothing for her people a place to sit and think to work eight hours a day for the son and a hair dryer for Johnson. and to find some peace ‘cause the last 35 years. This community PRELIMINARY AGENDA “She’s been that for all employ- world’s kind of hectic.” raised my family.” Pointing to ees,” said Johnson. “Her title is Greenbelt Mayor Emmett Jor- Theresa, Karl says, “That was the GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Human Resources Specialist but dan presented the Skaggses each greatest thing the city gave me.” Thursday, September 1, 2016 she is so much more.” Johnson with a plaque, a check and a gift. This article appeared in last GHI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING explained that Theresa has helped The city councilmembers talk- week's paper with the name every city employee for the last ed about Theresa’s friendliness, Skaggs spelled incorrectly. 30 years. “She’s retired over 100 Karl’s humor and the dedication 1. GHI Special Open Session Meeting, 7:00 p.m. • of our employees. Theresa’s been Vote to Conduct the Executive Session (closed) meeting. a confidant to many employees, a friend to many employees and 2. GHI Executive Session Meeting (closed) • always lends an ear,” she said. Member Financial Delinquency Matters • An example Johnson shared was LABOR​ DAY WEEKEND Consider the Terms and Conditions of Three Contracts when Theresa used her own leave • Legal Matter to take an injured employee to at​ the NEW​ DEAL CAFE physical therapy when theGREE em- GREENBELT’S COMMUNITY LIVING ROOM 3. GDC Open Session Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *ENSURING DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY SINCE 1995* ployee could not drive. “You can ​ ​ nd • Review 2 Quarter Financial Statements train people in HR but kindness Mediterranean Cuisine Craft Beers and empathy and being com- ​ ​ ​ International Wines 4. GHI Regular Open Session Meeting (following the GDC Meeting) fortable talking to people, that’s ​ ​ • not something you can train in Woodlands Committee’s Recommendations re: Trees to be people,” she stated. FRIDAY,​ SEPTEMBER 2 Purchased with a Pepco Line of Credit nd • “I don’t think there was ever ​KARIKATURA Review 2 Quarter Financial Statements a harsh word,” said Barbara TRANSGLOBAL SOUL FROM NYC • ​ Review Investment Committee’s Semi-Annual Report Havekost, Theresa’s first boss ​ ​8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. • Definition of Operating Funds re: GHI’s Investment Policy who retired 12 years after The- • Board of Directors’ Sub-Committee Recommendation re: resa started. Havekost also said, SATURDAY,​ SEPTEMBER 3 “When I left I knew everything Revisions to GHI’s Parking Rules THE LINWOOD TAYLOR BAND • would keep going just like it had. ​ Review Minutes of 2016 Annual Membership Meeting BLUES BAND EXTRAORDINAIRE • Whoever came on behind me, ​ Establish a Date for a Work Session with the Legislative & there was no worry.” 8:30​ p.m.-11:30 p.m. Government Affairs Committee re: Zoning Re-write Project Theresa’s irreplaceability is • Establish a Date for a Work Session to Finalize Revisions to a trait shared with her husband SUNDAY,​ SEPTEMBER 4 the Board’s Strategic Plan Karl. Jim Sterling, the director ​ LONGTOOTH • Establish a Task Force to Recommend a Policy re: of Public Works and Karl’s cur- ​ S​ OULFUL ROCK n’ ROLL COVERS Assignment of Units to GHI rent boss, talked about his “irre - ​5 p.m.-8 p.m. • placeable skill set,” including his Responsibility for GHI’s Legal Fees in the Event of an ability to find anything on the in- Unsuccessful Lawsuit Brought by a Member ternet, earning him the title “Mr. 113 CENTERWAY • Requests from External Organizations for Contributions Amazon.” Sterling said, “When GREENBELT, MD • Review Revised Committee Manual somebody needs something, ev- 301-474-5642 erybody goes to Karl. If you need newdealcafe.c0m To request a sign language interpreter for a board meeting, help and want something, he will go to http://www.ghi.coop/content/interpreter-request-form, DINNER RESERVATIONS step up and do it.” This type of or go to the GHI Office (One Hamilton Place) or contact us RECOMMENDED ON THE by phone (301-474-4161) or fax (301-474-4006). behavior earned Karl employee of WEEKENDS the year, twice. Regular Board meetings are open to Members Karl’s former boss and former co-worker Bill Phelan, the retired For more information, visit our website: www.ghi.coop Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 25, 2016 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING KELLAHER MAINTENANCE ENGI- HELP WANTED NEERING, LLC – Plumbing, electri- For Sale DRIVERS – Great home time, $1,250+ cal, painting, drywall, landscape design, RATES per week + monthly bonuses. Excel- flower beds, bucket truck services, 39 C Ridge Rd $220,000 CLASSIFIED: $3.00 minimum for ten words. 15¢ for each lent benefits. 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Thursday, August 25, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11 MARIA continued from page 8 SOMMERS continued from page 4  people over the years. It makes ing and jumping up and down is the boy who has a flat tire. As memorabilia to display at Legion  her “feel worthwhile and keeps from excitement. So, Elvis fans, a docent for the Greenbelt Mu- events. He had many friends [her] going.” She talks about the do you realize that if you have seum, Bob was in great demand through his associations with  many wonderful people who have Maria do your hair, you will then to tell the story of the filming of sports and the military and was come through her doors. She says be able to say your hair has been those scenes, how his mother had known as a great talker and teller  the staff and customers over the touched by the hand that touched to wash his shirt every day so he of stories, especially about the  last 40 years have all contributed the hair of Elvis. Get your place could look the same for the next early days of Greenbelt.  to the success of Maria’s Beauty in line now. day’s filming. Even in his senior Bob is survived by his wife  Salon. She always dreamed about years, Bob always had a role in of 65 years, Doris Sommers;   one day having her own shop. the Museum’s floats in the Labor  sons Gary of Middletown, Md.  “It’s incredible,” she said. They Day Parade. and Randy of Elizabeth City,  came and came for 40 years and TapIt Water Program Bob joined the Army soon N.C.; daughter Jody Sommers of still keep coming. Fosters Zero Waste after graduating from GHS and Annapolis and Atlantic Beach,  Donna let it be known that Greenbelt is celebrating Zero became a paratrooper, serving Fla.; three grandsons and two Maria has always had a crush Waste Week from September 1 in the European theater during granddaughters. At the memorial  on Elvis. When asked if this is through 7. Americans throw away World War II. After complet- service, Randy told of wanting  true, Maria quickly and excit- 35 billion plastic bottles every ing active duty as a sergeant, to be a paratrooper like his dad,        edly admitted to it. Then she year. Say “No” to bottled water he joined the National Guard, influencing his choice to join the       said something happened to her and refill reusable water bottles earning the rank of first lieuten- Army Special Forces and become  that she never in her life could at drinking fountains located in ant. He was an early member a Green Beret. Grandson Kyle  ever imagine. She, her daughter city buildings and local busi- of Greenbelt’s American Legion (Gary’s son), who was a member  and a girlfriend were able to go nesses participating in TapIt. Lo- Post 136. After retiring from his of the Army honor guard at the  to an Elvis concert at the Capi- cate TapIt locations at the Public 43-year career as a technician in service, has served in Afghanistan  tal Centre in 1997. Their seats Works booth at the Labor Day the C&P Telephone Company, he and is currently training to be a  were in the first row in front of Festival with the free smartphone became even more active in the helicopter pilot.  a walkway coming from a door app or a freetapwater.org. Legion. He was present at every       in the corner, not in expensive TapIt provides free access to Memorial Day and Veterans Day  center stage. She had no idea tap water as a more sustainable activity and often brought his   of what that door or walkway and healthy alternative to bottled collection of Army photos and  were for. There was a railing beverages. The City of Greenbelt  separating their front row seats is proud to provide tap water at  from the walkway. It was so nar- the following locations: Aquatic RICHARD K. GEHRING, HOME IMPROVEMENT       row that only one person could & Fitness Center, Communi- SPECIALIST IN REMODELING & REPAIRS  walk through at a time. Suddenly,         ty Center, Municipal Building, CARPENTRY – DRYWALL – PAINTING who appeared but Elvis, walking Youth Center and Springhill Lake  KITCHENS – BATHROOMS  along the walkway with body Recreation Center. Participating       guards in single file behind him SIDING – WINDOWS – DOORS – DECKS  businesses include the Greenbelt  on their way to the stage. 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Open Mic Newlyweds EDWARDS continued from page 1 Celebrate at New Deal He stayed with the Mary- land Boychoir through the James Riordon, who has host- ings of Ernst Haeckel, a 19th eighth grade, the same year ed a monthly open mic at the century biologist and Darwin he reprised his role in Amahl New Deal Café in Greenbelt contemporary, whose drawings of and the Night Visitors, this since 2000, and Martha Heil, co- embryos helped establish evolu- time at the Kennedy Center host since 2006, celebrated their tionary biology. This is a nod to with the Washington Opera. courthouse wedding at an open the bride’s work in upholding the “That was probably the best mic on August 11. teaching of evolution in public thing I had done up to that Riordon has lived in Greenbelt school classrooms through service point,” Edwards reflected. “It since he bought an apartment in on the board of the National Cen- was a completely profession- Greenbriar Condominiums, across ter for Science Education. al production, amazing sets the hall from then mayor Ju- The bride wore a dress with a and costumes, live animals, dith Davis. In 2006, he and Heil design of the data from the Laser and at the time I thought it bought a GHI home. They now Interferometer Gravitational-Wave was neat, but I also thought live in one of GHI’s freestand- Observatory (LIGO) experiment, it was normal. Now I look ing units. which Riordon promoted when back and I think, wow, I did The couple are both science the papers announcing the results not understand how big of a The official portrait of the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters. writers, he for the American were published by his employer deal that was!” Physical Society and she for earlier this year. He also launched After university, where he one of my favorite things we do lot of experience under your belt, the Maryland NanoCenter, both the Einstein@Home distributed majored in music, Edwards all year,” said Edwards. “We get that’s only going to help you.” located in College Park. He was computing experiment, in which did contract work with Tokyo to perform for every kind of per- While Edwards didn’t origi- the president of the D.C. Science LIGO data is sent to participants’ Disney Resort for five years - be son across the U.S.; it’s definitely nally plan to join the military – Writers Association in 2008. computers for analysis to find fore joining the Sea Chanters in a great honor.” he turned 30 in boot camp – he Their wedding clothes reflect- gravitational waves. The experi- 2006. All group members have For young people interested found that “it’s the perfect fit” for ed each other’s interests. The ment detected gravitational waves jobs in addition to singing: fi- in music or theater, Edwards him. “I get to sing good music groom wore Betabrand’s Haeck- created by the Big Bang. nance, public affairs, planning encourages them to “do as many every day with people I like, I eloha shirt, a tribute to the draw- national tours, etc. Edwards is in charge of programs. He has also different kinds of music – and if get to serve my country and I get been able to bring in some of his you’re into acting, as many dif- paid for that!” own arrangements and composi- ferent types of plays –as you can; Come to ERHS on September tions; although the Navy Band while you have the chance to do 1 for a free concert by the U.S. has professional arrangers, there it, do it! When you walk into an Navy Band’s Sea Chanters. Doors are opportunities for group mem- Adaudition, for Hispanic they want Family to hire Day some vendors- open Beltsville at 6:30 newsp.m. Tickets and GNR are first bers to create their own pieces. one, and it might as well be you. come, first served. “There are 11 United States If you can walk in there with a Navy Bands throughout the world,” Edwards said. One of those bands is in D.C. Its mission Attention Artisans and Crafts People!!! is to support the President and other high-ranking government and military officials, providing musical support at ceremonies, public concerts, funerals and events. The communication man- ager for the U.S. Navy Band, Senior Chief Musician Melissa Bishop, explained by email that the chorus also “participates in public outreach activities for the Navy, representing the sail- ors deployed around the world, Join Beltway Plaza Mall for Our Hispanic around the clock. Throughout their history, the Sea Chanters Heritage Month Family Day Festival! have remained true to the Navy’s Sun., October 2nd from Noon to 6 pm

watchwords of pride and profes- Beltway Plaza is seeking artisans and crafts people to exhibit sionalism, and they continue to at our Hispanic Family Day Festival flourish as a vibrant ensemble.” The Sea Chanters mount a tour We are featuring Live Music, Food, Entertainment, El Zol once a year to a different region Radio with Patricia De Lima, Games, Prizes and more! PHOTO BY THE HARTY BY PHOTO of the country; in Spring of 2016 The event will be held on our front parking deck upper level. James Riordon and Martha Heil at the courthouse for their they were in New England and Your crafts and handiwork can be presented to the wedding. in 2017 they will tour the Upper Community and you can do sampling, demonstrations, Midwest. The tour “is probably couponing, and sell your wares!

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