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750 Apartments and New Main New Deal Café – Take Four? A Cooperative Point of View Street Emerge at Beltway Plaza by Cathie Meetre by Edith J. Beauchamp

Este artículo está disponible presentations or community out- attendees; another presentation is en español en nuestra página reach events took place at the planned for residents of Greenbelt web www.greenbeltnewsreview. mall last week (Monday, July 19 Station this week. Presenters will com. and Tuesday, July 20), conducted review what city planners and A major transformative recon- by Marc “Kap” Kapastin, director council have already seen in mul- struction of Beltway Plaza into a of Government and Community tiple design phases and literally mixed-use residential, retail and Relations for Quantum Compa- years of worksession meetings, new recreational hub may finally nies (owners/managers of Belt- with serious work by the city Ad- get underway in late Spring or way Plaza), and Alex Villegas of visory Planning Board, the Park early Summer 2022 pending the Rodgers Consulting, a civil engi- and Recreation Advisory Board final “go” on a three-year plan- neer and architect for stormwater and city staff. ning process in which the City of management, land management Three new rental apart- Greenbelt has played a key role. and traffic design for the proj- ment buildings will be con- The Greenbelt City Council will ect, among other contributions. structed along with a dedicated be asked for that final go vote at These were the first of several 27,000-square-foot recreation fa- their Monday, August 9, 8 p.m. events to introduce the coming cility and a hotel. The recreation SIGNORINI MELISSA BY PHOTO meeting. development to the public. Each facility – big enough for indoor Dan Gillotte is hard at work in the revitalized New Deal Café. Two well-advertised public presentation had just under 20 soccer, for example – will be There’s more to the New gels, sugar, milk, vegetables and dedicated to the city for public Deal’s new deal than meets the meat for food service are merely use, but each apartment build- eye. One can, perhaps, take for an increment to what the Co-op ing will also have its own rec- granted that two cooperatives already buys – resulting in lower Capital Bikeshare: A Test Ride reational amenities for residents cooperating confers the square of costs for operations and more including pools, gyms and event by Kyla Hanington the benefit from just one coop- potential profit for all. The Co-op spaces. erative operating alone. In fact, has deep refrigerator pockets. The mall will remain open for however, the realities are, if that’s Transparency See BELTWAY PLAZA, page 12 possible, even more intriguing. The Café’s operation will be The new Café venture is not run as a separate cost center for just a feel-good thing but a solid the Co-op, so for the accounting- business proposition designed to minded, just like the deli, the cut both ways and benefit both pharmacy and the beer and wine, the Greenbelt Co-op Supermar- tallies of how well the Café does ket and Pharmacy and the New are kept separate and visible, so Deal Café as they set out on this Co-op members can have trans- adventure together. Let us not to parency into how well the food National Night Out the marriage of true minds admit service venture is going in con- Tuesday, August 3 impediment. trast to the past when the food The Co-op grocery store has operations were privately run. Beltway Plaza, 6 p.m. to 8 significant buying power for in- The New Deal benefits from p.m., in rear of Target park- gredients and disposables that re- a food service provider that is ing lot. sults in discounts far beyond the nearby and cost effective with Hunting Ridge Community scale of those accessible to the ready access to discounted sup- 6:30 to 8 p.m., 6914 Hanover New Deal’s food service alone. plies. The Co-op benefits from Parkway. The additional cups, coffee, ba- See NEW DEAL, page 8 PHOTO BY DANIEL R. HAMLIN DANIEL BY PHOTO Kyla gets on her rental bike.

Like everyone else I have Road, thinking about how much I noticed Capital Bikeshare rental hate my life.” stations popping up around town As Dan drove me to the Capi- and unlike everyone else I’ve tal Bikeshare station on Crescent thought, “Now there is something Road near the Municipal Build- I will never do, rent a bike from ing and the Community Center, I one station and ride it jauntily asked him if I actually needed to through the streets to another sta- rent the bike. tion.” Me: I mean, this article has Not that I am opposed to this pretty much written itself. in any way, quite the opposite. Dan: Yes, you do. Bikes are cool. But what I am Me: Freedom of the press! is rather terrifically out of shape Dan: … and peddling a bike that is cer- tain to be heavy, that hasn’t been See BIKESHARE, page 12 maintained, tuned up, oiled and fit to my exact frame would be completely out of my reach. Greenbelt is many things, but it What Goes On isn’t flat and there was no way Monday, August 2 I could peddle a bikeshare bike 8 p.m. City Council Workses- from one end of it to another. sion: IT Strategic and Opera- So when the News Review tional Plan/Security called and said, “Hey, want to

Wednesday, August 4 BARAVECHIA LASHEL BY PHOTO do a story about Capital Bike- 8 p.m. Council Worksession: share?” Obviously I said yes and The Greenbelt Babe Ruth 18U team rebounds from a 0-3 start to the season to finish with 6 wins Greenbelt Library and 5 losses behind a core group of players. Greenbelt Babe Ruth will return to the field with then was immediately filled with All meetings are virtual. overwhelming regret. Without a Fall season beginning in September. Back row from left, Coach Manny Ortiz, Justin Adames, See the meetings calendar at Cole Edmonds, Logan Beasley, Jaden Osborne, Antoine Franklin, Jr., Chris Hanna and Manager having even rented the bike, greenbeltmd.gov for agendas I began composing the article Ian Gleason; middle row from left, Matthew Baravechia, Coach Ruth Ann White, Joseph Kline, and information on public par- Tommy Hill and Diego Velasquez; front row from left, Andrew Jones, Bryce Jones, AJ Rizzo, in my head. It went something ticipation in these meetings. like this: “I rode along Crescent Atreece Gray and Anthony Robles. See more, p.11. Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 29, 2021

Service or Garden Side? Se Habla Español Letters to the Editor Vaya a nuestra página web greenbeltnewsreview.com Supports CBA cil Member, then chair, Todd para ver artículos en español. Turner, told me that there can With Police be a request from a respective The City of Greenbelt along municipal authority that a hous- with the Greenbelt Fraternal Or- ing proposal include a mixed der of Police (FOP) Lodge 32 income approach, as is in effect negotiated the current Collective county-wide in Montgomery and Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in Fairfax Counties, (though no such good faith. policy exists in Prince George’s I fully support the current County). Ten percent of a pro- CBA as drafted. However, it ap- posed housing development must pears some members of Council be affordable for working class object. At the July 12 coun- applicants in the mixed income cil meeting, Mayor Colin Byrd approach. I believe that this See our website, raised objections regarding the policy has been in effect for greenbeltnewsreview.com, Law Enforcement Officers Bill of a good number of years. The for articles in Spanish. Rights (LEOBR) and felt its in- developers do get a tax break clusion in the Agreement should for making that happen but the be excluded. housing is truly mixed and their Mayor Byrd’s efforts to ex- proposed developments are not UMD Reporter clude the LEOBR language will built where the housing is divided adversely impact the current dis- Melissa Signorini, a Mary- by the wealth of the residents. It land journalism major soon to ciplinary process of the Police is unfortunate that despite Green- Department. The LEOBR has graduate, is an intern writing belt’s recommendation several for the News Review. been an integral piece of past years ago that this be part of the CBAs and its inclusion in the overall approach to housing, it B. Glee current CBA should be preserved. was not adopted by our county. The LEOBR affords protection While I’ve not been able to from unwarranted complaints and learn more, my housing profes- affords other legal protections to sor at the University of Maryland members of the FOP under state supported the idea that our city Letters Policy law. The current LEOBR remains at least explore this possibility. Deadline for letters is 6 p.m. Monday. Submission does not in effect until July 2022. These Greenbelt’s foundation, which Mail Subscription guarantee publication. Letters should be no longer than 300 protected rights may be amended we celebrate every year, was Price Increase words (shorter letters are more likely to be published). in future state legislative sessions. that folks who were not wealthy Effective August 1, 2021, the Letters may be edited for clarity, grammar, civility and Therefore, it is extremely impor- would be able to live in our city. cost of a mail subscription space constraints. The News Review may add a comment tant that the language outlining The design of our city and its will be $55 per year. This is from the editor if deemed necessary. LEOBR protections remain within affordable housing were highly the first price increase since All letters must include the letter writer's the current CBA. Removal of regarded by the New York Times 2017 and is needed to offset name, physical address, and telephone number. these protections would only in 1939 which called Greenbelt postage increases. serve to further demoralize those Only the name will be published; the News “The City of the Future.” Cer- Review will consider requests for the name to members covered under the CBA. tainly, our history, and our sense Historically and presently the of planning for all, regardless of be withheld. pay and compensation benefits income, merits an effort on our for Greenbelt’s officers are one part and that of a developer to City Notes of the lowest in the region. The explore this approach. Breeze- An injured cat recovering at current CBA would afford the wood Drive should not be a the Animal Shelter joined three FOP a 20 percent pay increase dividing line between economic dogs, two cats, 12 kittens and a over the four-year life span of levels of residents. rabbit. Two cats were adopted; Greenbelt the Agreement. I support this in- Konrad Herling eight kittens are available. crease in pay and benefits. Horticulture/Parks removed News Review It should be the responsibil- three dead/hazardous trees. Re- Another Ear Reader AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER ity and concern of all residents fuse/Recycling collected 28.66 of Greenbelt to ensure a viable Among those who volunteer tons of refuse and 10.38 tons of 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 and well compensated police de- for the Metropolitan Washington Ear (Greenbelt News Review, recyclables. Sustainability/Envi- Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 partment. To this end, I would ronmental recycled electronics, implore residents to support your July 22, p. 4) is my wife, Lynn [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) Poirier, seen here early one recent installed native perennials and Greenbelt officers of FOP Lodge assisted an Eagle Scout project. [email protected] (ads) 32. Contact the city council to Friday morning reading one of her many assigned articles from Building Maintenance repaired [email protected] (billing) voice your support of the negoti- a circuit for the pottery studio’s website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com ated CBA Agreement. This vote the Washington Post. Lynn began reading for the Ear shortly after pug mill. is scheduled to take place at the Recreation offered summer Presidents: Alfred M. Skolnik, 1959-1977, Elaine Skolnik, 1977-1985 regularly scheduled Monday, Au- retiring from the Prince George’s Mary Lou Williamson, Editor school system in 2017. classes, camps, Moonlit Movies, gust 9 meeting. open gym and drop-in programs. Amy Hansen, Managing Editor Scott Legendre Like those mentioned in the article, Lynn has had to read The Pool hosted County Fire/ STAFF from home since the start of the EMS for Swift Water Training. Matt Arbach, Jamal Austin, Mary Ann Baker, Ann Bauman, Kathryn Beard, Judy Bell, Letty Bonnell, Jerry Bonnell, Melinda Brady, Alan Burt, Rick Coleman, Jill Connor, Mixed-income pandemic. Which means that I, The Museum’s free summer walking tours fill quickly, so more Jeannette Connors, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Ana Fernandez-Napp, Kathleen her husband, must wrap up his Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Elizaberth Gardner, Jon Gardner, Melanie Gaschick, Jim Housing? tours are planned. Arts received a A few years ago, after a new readings by 6:30 a.m. Giese, Patrick Gleason, Jim Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Kyla Hanington, Amy $50,722 grant from the State Arts Hansen, Glenn Harris, Butch Hicks, Peggy Higgins, Donna Hoffmeister, Jeff Jones, housing policy for our county Oh, the sacrifices! John Campanile Council. Therapeutic Recreation Tom Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Jurling, Lesley Kash, Elisabeth Kevorkian, Amina went into effect, County Coun- facilitated frozen meal delivery Khalifa, Sue Krofchik, Michael Kusie, Sandra Lange, Amanda Larsen, Sylvia Lewis, Marcie Lissauer, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Neil McFarb, Kathleen McFarland, to 33 seniors, including two new Cathie Meetre, Rahul Mehta, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Carolina Napp-Avelli, Diane clients. Oberg, Julie Rapp, Peter Reppert, Sandy Rodgers, Lois Rosado, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Park Rangers assisted a Scully, René Sewell-Raysor, Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Beth Terry, CHEARS event at Schrom Hills Nancy Tolzman, Jeff Travis, Jan Wolf, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. Three Sisters Garden and offered outdoor “survival” games for CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: [email protected] Springhill Lake campers. 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PHOTO BY JOHN CAMPANILE BY PHOTO GNR external office door mail slot is located up a few stairs 25 yards left of the Lynn Poirier reads an article from the Washington Post for Community Center’s east door near the municipal building. Washington Ear. Thursday, July 29, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events At the Library NASA Music & Drama Golden Age Club Arts Advisory Board The Greenbelt Library is now Presents Pygmalion On Wednesday, August 11, The Greenbelt Arts Advisory open to the public, with hours NASA’s Music and Drama Greenbelt Golden Agers will Board will meet on Tuesday, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays club (MAD Theater) will present meet in person with Dan Gillotte, August 3 at 7 p.m. Weather and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 a staged reading of the play Pyg- general manager of the Greenbelt permitting, the meeting will p.m.; Wednesdays from noon to malion, by George Bernard Shaw, Vax Scholarships Co-op. The meeting will be held take place outdoors at the Three 8 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 live online on Saturday, July 31, In an effort to encourage all at 11 a.m. at the New Deal Café Sisters Garden in Schrom Hills a.m. to 5 p.m. starting at 8 p.m. Marylanders to protect themselves and Gillotte will describe the new Park, 6915 Hanover Parkway. In Sidewalk service for held In the play, Henry Higgins, from Covid-19, the Maryland food options as the Co-op begins case of inclement weather or for books is available outside the professor of phonetics, teaches Higher Education Commission providing the food for the Café. additional information, contact upper-level entrance (pickup res- Eliza Doolittle, a low-class flower and the Maryland Department Some free samples will be avail- Nicole DeWald at ndewald@ ervation required), or requested seller, how to speak and act like of Health (MDH) have set up able and food and drinks will greenbeltmd.gov or call 301-474- books can be picked up on the an upper-class lady. Eliza suc- a $1 million VaxU Scholarship also be sold. Doors will open at 8000, Monday through Friday, shelves inside the library, as be- ceeds in passing into society. The Promotion fund for vaccinated 10:30. Masks will be required 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. fore. Study rooms are open but play is well known as the basis residents ages 12 to 17. The state for those who are not vaccinated. is offering up to 20 scholarships meeting rooms remain closed. for the Broadway musical My The other August meetings Donate Sneakers Appointments for one hour of Fair Lady and subsequent film. around Maryland during nine will continue to be held via computer use can be made up to While unable to perform in statewide drawings. Those who Zoom. Anyone who is not al- For People in Need seven days in advance at pgcmls. person, NASA’s Music and Dra- win will receive a $50,000 schol- ready on the Golden Age email The Board of Congregational info/reopening or 240-455-5451; ma club is presenting live online arship through a Prepaid College list should contact Becky Sutfin Life at Greenbelt Community some computers may be available staged readings of classic plays Trust or a College Investment at [email protected] or Church, United Church of Christ with no appointments. Shelved in order to engage the audience Plan from the Maryland 529 via phone at 240-542-2056 (leave (GCC) is collecting athletic shoes books are open for browsing while continuing to develop the plans. The funds will go toward a message). by partnering with GotSneak- without restrictions, no appoint- talents of the actors. Viewing is covering the cost of tuition and ers. This sneaker recycling pro- ments required. The library is not free, although donations are ac- fees for a four-year college or gram helps to keep sneakers out accepting book donations for the cepted. The play can be viewed university. Students who have a of landfills, which have harm- foreseeable future but has a third- live via a link that will be posted registered Maryland address at ful effects on the environment, party book donation bin outside at madtheater.org. the time of their vaccination and and will send the sneakers to the lower-level entrance. who get vaccinated in Maryland countries where the poor of- Mobile Printing, Hotspots (not at federal locations) will be ten go barefoot out of neces- The library offers mobile automatically entered in the pro- sity. For more information about printing to the public. The motion for a chance to win. GotSneakers, go to their website first 10 black-and-white pages Two winners will be selected at GotSneakers.com. are free. More information is each week on Mondays until Museum Offers A donation box for sneakers available at pgcmls.info/mobile- September 6. On this, the last Free Walking Tours is located outside the Fellow- printing. draw date, four winners will The Museum is celebrating its ship Center, the small building Families can borrow mobile be selected. MDH will run the gradual reopening with a series behind the church, for people to hotspot devices for up to nine drawings, and every week a ran- of free, small, in-person walking drop off sneakers at any time. weeks at a time. Adults aged dom generator will decide prize tours. The next tour is Saturday, GotSneakers will pay GCC a 18 and older with library cards winners. Alternate winners will August 7. varying amount for name-brand in good standing may request a be selected in case original win- Pre-registration is required via and off-brand laced-up sneak- ners do not accept the prizes, are ers with no tears inside or out- SmartSpot through the curbside Trisha Randazzo plays Eliza Eventbrite, space is limited to al- deemed ineligible or do not pro- side. The company even pays for booking form. One device per Doolittle in MAD's production low social distancing and masks duce all necessary documentation cleaning and shipping – all GCC household may be borrowed. of Pygmalion. are recommended. Regular fees Learning Resources and information to be validated will resume in the fall. does is collect sneakers. as eligible. Brainfuse HelpNow offers an - Screenshots courtesy MAD Theater array of additional learning re- For more information on sources for Prince Georgians, eligibility and the promotion, including SkillSurfer, a library of visit the Maryland Higher County Has Rent Help lessons, videos, tests and more, VaxU Scholarship Promotion Prince George’s County is available year-round. The library website. For all questions, offering rent relief because of also helps students prepare for email VaxUScholarship.mhec@ Covid-19. The county’s 2021 standardized tests and writing maryland.gov. Emergency Rental Assistance Cicada Mania Crowns college admissions essays through Program (ERAP) will help eli- Labor Day Photo Show the EBSCO LearningExpress gible applicants with payment After 17 years, the Cicada online resource. Check pgcmls. A Bit More Peace assistance for rent and utilities. In a world where many of us Mania category is returning to the info/events regularly for related Landlords may also apply on 2021 Greenbelt Labor Day Festi- programming. often attempt to do more, do it behalf of their tenants. Applica- better and do it more quickly, the val Photo Show. The Photo Show Summer Reading tions will be accepted until funds will definitely be happening, even The Washington Nationals Mishkan Torah Sisterhood has are out. To apply and for more Randy Barth plays Henry Hig- quietly offered summer guided if it ends up being only online and County Library System are gins. information visit hcd.mypgc.us again. Look for updates about partnering on Summer @ Your meditation classes to Greenbelters and click “Emergency Rental As- for the past six years. Although the 2021 Festival with details on Library, a summer reading and sistance Program.” how to enter. library engagement program of- the synagogue itself is a won- fered in English and Spanish for GVFD Presentation derful peaceful setting that is all ages. The 2021 theme is Tails And Book Signing welcoming to all, meditation this and Tales. The program runs Greenbelt Volunteer Fire De- year will be offered via Zoom through Friday, August 20 and partment’s Greenleigh Adams and anyone can attend from the Greenbelt Access Television will be primarily offered online will be presenting and signing her comfort of their own home. Jul 30, Fri – Aug 5, Thu with select in-person events. new romantic novel Love Burns Class sizes have ranged from eight to 19 people, from teen- Verizon FIOS Channel 19 • Comcast 77 on Saturday, July 31 from 1 to 4 Streaming on www.greenbeltaccesstv.org p.m. at the Greenbelt Fire Depart- agers to senior citizens. All at- ment. Books will be available for tendees have expressed a desire THIS WEEK on GATe • Your Community Access Station purchase. to quiet their bodies, minds and 7am Greenbelt Newsreel Local Community Programming spirits and to deepen inner still- ness while improving their abil- 8am Democracy Now! Yesterday’s Syndicated Program ity to reconnect with themselves. 9am GATe Classic Film Fear and Desire • Stanley Kubrick County Schools Offer Class participants have described Strata Follows FILM on the half hour Free Summer Meals feeling more peaceful, serene, 11am Greenbelt Newsreel Local Community Programming Prince George’s County Public relaxed and mindful, both dur- Noon Democracy Now! Today’s Syndicated Program School Bus Driver Schools (PGCPS) is operating ing and between classes. Many Job Fair Offered its annual Summer Food Service individuals have experienced a 1pm PGCPS Science Bowl Greenbelt v University Park Prince George’s County has a Program through Wednesday, greater ease falling asleep and 2pm Music at the New Deal Zakke • DC-based Latin Funk-Cumbia Rock shortage of more than 270 school August 18. Grab and Go break- more patience during challenging 3pm GATe Classic Film Fear and Desire • Stanley Kubrick bus drivers for this fall and is fast and lunch meal packages times. Strata Follows FILM on the half hour holding a virtual Job Fair to fill will be available on Mondays A difference has been made 5pm PGCPS Science Bowl Greenbelt v University Park the positions. Those interested and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to in many people’s lives when must pre-register for this event 1 p.m. at 62 schools, including utilizing meditation practices that 6pm Greenbelt Newsreel Local Community Programming by filling out the information Greenbelt and Berwyn Heights teach one to slow down, become 7pm Democracy Now! Today’s Syndicated Program on a form linked to pgcps.org/ Elementary Schools. Students quiet, go within and experience a 8pm GATe Classic Film Fear and Desire • Stanley Kubrick drivewithus (scroll down and attending in-school summer pro- bit more peace. Summer classes Strata Follows FILM on the half hour click the blue bar: Virtual Bus grams will receive breakfast and started on June 21 and will con- Drive Job Fair & Hiring Event). lunch. tinue from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. 10pm Music at the New Deal Zakke • DC-based Latin Funk-Cumbia Rock There are some requirements that Visit the PGCPS website for every other Monday through 11pm Democracy Now! Today’s Syndicated Program must be met for the positions. a complete list of school and li- September 13. For more informa- MN Greenbelt Newsreel Local Community Programming Information about school bus brary meal sites or find a nearby tion email Katrina Boverman at driving also can be found at the meal distribution site by visiting [email protected] or Connect with GATe above website. MDsummerMeals.org. call her at 301-641-1035. www.greenbeltaccesstv.org Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 29, 2021 Obituaries Condolences to the family and Ranney-Howes have work show- Maureen Irving special events. Moe loved watch- friends of Maureen “Moe” Irving, ing through the end of July at ing her favorite football teams, who died on July 24 after an ac- Arts’tination, open Thursdays the Washington Football Team tive and athletic life. to Sundays, noon to 8 p.m. and and New England Patriots, eat- Happy 90th birthday to Robert located at 162 Waterfront Street, ing crabs in the summertime and Lewis and happy 91st birthday to Oxon Hill. handing out cold Miller Lites to former city manager Jim Giese, Congratulations to Anja Han- anyone who walked in the door. both of whom were feted at par- ington, who became a U.S. citi- She always enjoyed signature ties this past Sunday. zen on July 28. Greenbelt events like the Labor Congratulations to three Share your accomplishments, Day Festival and the Fourth of Greenbelt artists in residence milestones and news in the Our July fireworks. featured at National Harbor. Ce- Neighbors column. Send details PHOTO COURTESY THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO Moe is predeceased by her ramic artist Karen Arrington, of your news items to editor@ Maureen Irving mother Anne Woodward and assemblage artist Rachel Ann greenbeltnewsreview.com. KYLA HANINGTON BY PHOTO Cross and fiber artist Celestine Maureen “Moe” Woodward her father Ivan Woodward of Anja Hanington becomes a Irving of Greenbelt died sur- Cape Cod. She is survived by U.S. citizen on Wednesday, rounded by family at her home her husband of 45 years, Hank July 28. on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the Irving. They were married at age of 71 after a short battle with St. Mary’s Church in Lawrence, pancreatic cancer. Mass., on February 26, 1976. Moe was born in Lawrence, Maureen is lovingly remembered Mass., on January 8, 1950. She by her daughter Christy Irving graduated from St. Mary’s High and Christy’s fiancé Jason Hess School in 1967 and went on to of Bowie, her daughter Kelly attend Marjorie Webster College Irving of Greenbelt, her brother in Washington, D.C., and the Thomas Woodward and his wife University of Maryland, College Judith Woodward of Leominster, Park, where she met her hus- Mass., her brother Gerald Wood- band Hank. She proudly worked ward and his wife Theresa Wood- for Ledo Pizza Corporation for ward of Flagler Beach, Fla., and over 30 years in various capaci- her sister Kathleen Woodward ties, including quality assurance and Kathleen’s husband Francis manager. Gesel also of Leominster. She Moe was a member of the had a host of nieces, nephews Greenbelt American Legion Aux- and friends. AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO A memorial service will be Robert Lewis celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, July 25, at a CATHOLIC COMMUNITY iliary Post 136 and was a for- of GREENBELT mer member of both the Mary- coordinated with Holy Trinity party in the New Deal Café. Shown are Yvonne Barash, Bob Barash, land and National Recreation Church in Cape Cod, and a local Sylvia Lewis, Robert Lewis, Mark Barash, Kesley Strouse, Drew During the pandemic, we and Parks Associations. In her Celebration of Life will be held Lewis, Wayn Strouse and Janet Lewis. Robert (shown seated to the gather VIRTUALLY for younger years she taught tram- for Moe in the future. right) and his wife Sylvia moved to Greenbelt in 1968. Liturgy of the Word poline and gymnastics for the Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Greenbelt Recreation Department. She loved the outdoors and ac- ALL ARE WELCOME! Obituaries tivities like trail walking, hiking, The News Review pub- For ZOOM link: bike riding around Greenbelt lishes obituaries of Greenbelt Nonprofit? Lake, camping and swimming residents, past or present. To be Published in Greenbelt [email protected] Review July 29, 2021 in the ocean off Cape Cod. She You write it or we will if was a great athlete and an avid you prefer. We try to include Get your golfer and even achieved her information about participa- dream of getting a hole-in-one in tion in various activities and 2010. She was a talented soft- organizations, where the per- message here “Women and men have been and will always be ball player in both women’s and son lived and something about equal in the sight of God.” – Bahá’u’lláh co-ed leagues and participated the family. A photograph and in regional and national tourna- service information should be for $14. Greenbelt Bahá’í Community ments. She was also a skilled included. There is no charge. www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com dart thrower and was always www.greenbeltbahais.org quick to master any new sport or hobby she tried. The Bible Says… Moe enjoyed flower gardening, birding and wildlife observation I can do all things at the Patuxent Research Refuge. Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Her favorite place to be was through Christ who strengthens me. 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt with family on Cape Cod, where Philippians 4:13 Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors she had a lifetime of memo- facebook.com/mowattumc ries from summer beach trips 301-474-9410 and Christmas visits. She loved IN PERSON Sunday Worship Services Reverend Rivera, Pastor spending time socializing with 10a-11:15a @ Greenbelt Elementary School In-Person Worship Service 9:30 a.m. her twin daughters and going on MCFcc.org road trips with her husband. She Come meet our new pastor. loved to be around people and attending social gatherings and Mishkan Torah Congregation 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Greenbelt NOW LIVE/IN PERSON Rabbi Saul Oresky, Cantor Phil Greenfield Community Sunday at 10:15 An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue Church Sermon Title: that respects tradition and becomes your extended family in the 21st century. Whoever you are Food that Endures for and wherever you are Friday evening services at 8:00pm on your Eternal Life Saturday morning services at 10:00am Spiritual journey, www.facebook.com/GCCUCCMD All services and activities are currently virtual www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org you are welcome HERE. For further information, call (301) 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org One Hillside Road Affiliated with these movements: Conservative and Reconstructing Judaism

Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community August 1 10 a.m. Inspiration from a T-Shirt Part II PBUUC Worship Associate Team, Susannah Schiller Zoom video at https://zoom.us/j/93495780708 Lead like Harriet ; Fight like Malcolm; Think like Garvey; Educate like WEB; Believe like Thurgood Thursday, July 29, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5 Prince George’s County Schools Will Require Masks for Fall by Melissa Signorini

Students will be required to closer to 70 percent of students wear masks when classes be- (the percentage estimated to offer gin September 8, according to herd immunity) are vaccinated, school officials. Dr. Monica Gold- the county will not reconsider son, chief executive of Prince the new rule. So far, 50 percent George’s County Public Schools, of those eligible for vaccination announced the new requirement have complied so far. Children at a meeting on Monday. under 12 are not yet eligible for While the state recently is- the shots. sued guidelines strongly suggest- ing unvaccinated students wear face masks when they return to school, the county is taking stron-

PHOTO BY MARY MURCHISON-EDWORDS MARY BY PHOTO ger measures, at least for the time Dragonfly at the Hanover Parkway pond being. Goldson said that until

M-NCPPC Announces New ParkFinder Tool City Information & Events The Maryland-National Capital The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing Park and Planning Commission together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR JULY 29-AUGUST 6 County, offers ParkFinder, a new NATIONAL NIGHT OUT resource tool to assist residents Tuesday, August 3rd Thursday, July 29 at 8:00pm Special Meeting Closed Session, in locating parks and other recre- TWO Locations! see Official Notice below. ational amenities. ParkFinder is an interactive Monday, August 2 at 8:00pm WORK SESSION re: IT Strategic Beltway Plaza, in the rear map tool developed to help users and Operational Plan/Security Virtual meeting will be shown on Target parking lot, from 6pm – 8pm. find local parks, community Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and 996, and Streaming at www.greenbeltmd. The event will include free food and centers, museums, art centers, gov/municipaltv beverages, a DJ, a K9 demonstra- pools and more. Users can tion, a visit from McGruff the Crime search facilities based on Tuesday, August 3 at 7:00pm, ARTS ADVISORY BOARD Dog, a Helicopter demonstration name, amenity types and ADA- MEETING, Three Sisters Garden in Schrom Hills Park, 6915 and sporting activities. compliant features. This tool Hanover Parkway. On the agenda: Recap of Outdoor Poetry Event, will be continuously evaluated Approval of Minutes Hunting Ridge Community, and enhanced with new search Wednesday, August 4 at 8:00pm WORK SESSION re: Green- 6914 Hanover Pkwy, from 6:30- features. User feedback is belt Branch Library Virtual meeting will be shown on Verizon 21, 8pm. The event will include an Ice welcome at pgwebmaster@ Comcast 71 and 996, and Streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov/munici- Cream Truck and the Greenbelt pgparks.com. paltv Police Department Bike Unit and For more on the Department McGruff the Crime Dog! of Parks and Recreation, visit In advance, the hearing impaired is advised to use MD RELAY at 711 to submit your questions/comments or contact the City Clerk at (301) pgparks.com and stay connected 474-8000 or email [email protected]. on Facebook, Twitter, PhotoShel- This schedule is subject to change. For con irmation that a Need Help With Rent? Facing Eviction? ter and Instagram. The Depart- meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. For information on public ment of Parks and Recreation participation for the virtual meetings above, visit the meetings calendar The City of Greenbelt CARES Department is hosting a Zoom encourages and supports the par- at www.greenbeltmd.gov. Town Hall on Rental Assistance on July 29th at 7:00pm. ticipation of individuals with dis- abilities in all programs and ser- OFFICIAL NOTICE Guest speakers from Community Legal Services of Prince vices. Register a minimum of two In accordance with Section 3-305(b)(1) and (7) of the General Provi- George’s County, Inc. and the Prince George’s County’s Depart- weeks in advance of the program sions Article of the Annotated Code of the Public General Laws of ment of Housing and Community: Development will be present start date to request and receive a Maryland, a closed session of the Greenbelt City Council will be held and available to answer questions. disability accommodation. on Thursday, July 29th, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. to: 1) discuss the appoint- ment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, Join the zoom meeting at: https://bit.ly/3xXOlqo compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of Meeting ID: 922 5512 7119 appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has ju- Greenbelt Wildlife risdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific Passcode: 588860 individuals; 2) to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter. For additional help with rental assistance, please email The purpose of this meeting is 1) to address personnel matters over [email protected] which this public body has jurisdiction; 2) to consult with legal counsel regarding outstanding legal matters *The public may attend the Work Session of the City Council immediately prior to GREENBELT PRESCHOOL PROGRAM the closed session and observe the vote of Council to move into closed session. MOM’S MORNING OUT Bonita Anderson City Clerk Ages 3-5 Greenbelt Recreation has VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES provided a licensed preschool Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. program for over thirty years. There are currently vacancies on: The fall program will return • Advisory Committee on Education onsite five days a week at the • Arts Advisory Board Greenbelt Youth Center. We

PHOTO BY DITTE MCINNIS BY PHOTO • Forest Preserve Advisory Board will offer a traditional pre- This raccoon fell off the roof • Park & Recreation Advisory Board school program that provides of a local carport into the • Senior Citizens Advisory Committee activities that encourage so- • Youth Advisory Committee tree. Bloodied, he managed cial development, beginning to get down but it took quite For more information call 301- 474-8000 reading, math and science curriculum, fine and gross motor skills, all awhile. while encouraging lots of fun with peers. Student registration packet due before the first day of class. Greenbelt Recreation Instructors: Gaye Houchens and Shelley Cooper SUMMER CAMPS Greenbelt Recreation *Director may approve attendance for all 5 days* 2 2 Summer Camps Ages 4-5 Ages 3-4 0 1 Have Openings! Registration # 427503-2 Registration # 427503-1 M/W/F 9:00am-1:00pm Tu/Th 9:00am-12:00pm Youth Center Youth Center Visit the Greenbelt Virtual Classes: Sept. 13-Dec. 17 Classes: Sept. 14-Dec. 16 Recreation Center at (No class: 11/22, 11/24, 11/26) (No class: 11/11, 11/23, 11/25) greenbeltmd.gov/recreation Residents of Greenbelt: $897; Residents of Greenbelt: $432; to view the Recreation Non-Residents: $1053 Non-Residents: $507 PHOTO BY STEVE BUCCA STEVE BY PHOTO Kinder Camp, Camp Pine Tree, Activity Guide! Please call 301-397-2200 to receive an email or phone call from our YOGO-Youth On The Go, A rabbit is on the move at Creative Kids Camp, Camp Encore, Preschool Director for more details. Registration is ongoing, so sign Schrom Hills Park. Summer Classes: Ceramics and More up soon to reserve your spot. Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 29, 2021 See a Film and Take Home Council Moves on Evictions, Juneteenth and Reparations A Piece of Greenbelt History by Cathie Meetre by Deanna Dawson During the Greenbelt City to remain mindful of the law. Movie fans who at- consisted of 12 or more Council meeting of July 12, at Councilmember Rodney Roberts tend a Monday matinee pages mimeographed the request of the Greenbelt Ra- thought the constraint was only at the Old Greenbelt onto 8.5" x 11" paper. cial Equity Alliance (GREA), currently applicable to the police Theatre (OGT) in Au- A newsprint issue was council voted to direct staff to department and agreed that there gust will have an op- trialed on September draft a letter to the governor to should be more detail. Chief of portunity to take home 7, 1938 ‒ the staff felt request funding from the Ameri- Police Richard Bowers noted that a piece of Greenbelt’s the Cooperator must can Rescue Plan to extend the the State of Maryland now has a history. Original copies look like a professional eviction moratorium. GREA three-year window during which of the Greenbelt News newspaper for the voice wanted to expedite determina- marijuana/cannabis use would Review and its prede- of Greenbelt citizens to tion of cases as well as extend disqualify an applicant from any cessor, the Greenbelt be heard, according to a coverage to the county of a state law enforcement position – a Cooperator (the paper’s front-page editorial. By database of landlord-tenant legal city resolution would not affect name changed in 1954), the next issue, however, actions. Councilmember Judith this constraint. Ultimately, coun- are being offered to the staff had switched Davis was keen to ensure that cil referred the item to the city anyone interested. News to a less-expensive off- this does not merely re-route manager in consultation with HR Review staffers will set process, printing the funding already going to Green- to develop a clear policy that is be on hand after each paper first in a maga- belt but is in addition to it. Davis compliant with current law. matinee film screening zine-style format and requested the letter for review Maryland Municipal League to display and answer later in sheets. Start- before it was sent. Discussion on the three rec- questions about the pa- ing with the August 22, Reparations ommendations to the Maryland pers and to show off the 1941, issue, the Prince Commenting on the first read- Municipal League for the League News Review’s new and George’s Post began ing of a resolution for a refer- to present to the January 2022 improved online digital printing the Cooperator, endum question on whether to state legislative session resulted archive. They will be at and since then, the pa- establish a Greenbelt committee in the decision to include the a table just outside the per has been printed on on reparations, resident Lore following priorities: adequate OGT entrance so people tabloid-size newsprint, Rosenthal noted that the chat fea- funding of state maintenance and not going to the movie with five columns on ture in the Zoom meeting was off repair of sidewalks adjacent to can stop by too. a page. – discouraging individuals from state highways, municipal sharing With the News Re- Over the years, commenting. She hoped the chat of revenues from taxes on online view’s digital archive SIGNORINI MELISSA BY PHOTO though, the original function could be restored during sales and the banning of single project now nearly fin- Greenbelt News Reviews are available for individu- newsprint papers have the discussion on the referendum use plastics. ished ‒ only a few up- als to take home. Snag your birthday - surprise become far more yel- at the next meeting to allow com- Beltway and 270 Lanes loads and final checks your friends. lowed and fragile than ments by participants. Councilmember Emmett Jordan remain to be done ‒ it the issues produced by Juneteenth noted that he continues to state was time to pare down the num- residents had scarcely settled mimeograph and offset press. Council voted to support the the city’s opposition to the widen- ber of print copies in the file when the men had to register for Visitors to the OGT table will inclusion of Juneteenth as a ing of the Beltway and Interstate cabinets in the newsroom. The selective service (in 1940), and be able to see these changes in city holiday, having received an 270, commenting, with Davis and first priority was to fill gaps in some were drafted. In 1941, the the paper’s appearance firsthand, assurance to Davis from City Councilmember Leta Mach con- the holdings of the Greenbelt Farm Security Administration and to select any available issues Treasurer Bertha Gaymon that the curring, that extra lanes were no Library’s Tugwell Room, which expanded Greenbelt by building they wish to take home. As a $25,000 cost of the holiday could solution to road congestion and has most of the early Cooperators housing to accommodate defense bonus, visitors can learn how and by next summer be absorbed that the project seemed to involve as well as News Reviews from workers. Once war was declared, where to read the papers online, within the current budget. a maneuver by the governor, who 1960 forward but only a few is- life changed for everyone in and how to search for things of Marijuana Policy had threatened to withhold fund- sues from the mid-1940s through Greenbelt (and elsewhere), with particular interest. During the discussion, resident ing for other activities unless the 1950s. The News Review is mak- the sacrifices, hardships and local Anyone interested in acquir- LaWann Stribling educated coun- project went forward. ing the remaining excess copies contributions of Greenbelters doc- ing a Greenbelt Cooperator from cil that marijuana was, in fact, a available to the public before de- umented in Cooperators published 1950 or earlier, but unable to racist plant name based on preju- positing them in a recycling bin. during 1942 into 1945. After the come on August 2, can contact dice against immigrant Mexicans The plan is to offer a different war, life gradually resumed and [email protected]. and said that council should be range of years at the OGT table residents became increasingly The next batch of papers to be using the term cannabis – which Don't hide on each of the five Mondays in active in their community. The available, on August 9, will be would include CBD and other your light August. year 1946 saw the town council from 1951 through 1965. On derivatives. On Monday, August 2, Green- and residents voicing opposition each Monday through August 30, Mayor Colin Byrd wanted to under a bushel. belt Cooperators from 1937 to the first transportation project look for the News Review table be sure that having ever smoked through 1950 will be available to threaten Greenbelt: the Wash- outside the OGT starting about the plant would not automati- A $20 ad is (though not every issue). In- ington-Baltimore Parkway, as it 1.5 hours after the start time for cally disqualify a person from cluded in this set are some of was then known. There’s lots of the matinee film screening. Film city employment. Davis felt all the talent the earliest issues of the Co- interesting reading in Greenbelt times vary from week to week the motion was too broad and operator, which was first pub- Cooperators from this period. but are posted on the OGT web- needed to be referred to city hu- it takes. lished on November 24, 1937, From the first issue through site, greenbelttheatre.org. man resources for definition and www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com less than two months after the August of 1938, the Cooperator first residents moved into the new community. The Coopera- tor documented how Greenbelt got organized and grew, with the first town councils elected, Adventure is Worthwhile clubs and committees formed and St. Hugh’s new residents welcomed. Many FREE BAR! Or Best Offer.. Vintage 6 foot black vinyl and snow leopard skin bar For drinking and good S times. Text 443-690-7021 Stu Su 10-2 Sunday. Get a Vacation Loan TODAY! ugust th th Parking lot by Roosevelt Rates as Low as 4% APR* – APR = annual percentage rate. Rates subject to change Center without notice. Rate based on credit. Credit Masks recommended. Sthg qualifications and approval required. Greenbeltfarmersmarket.org We accept/match SNAP st • t Thursday, July 29, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 Gallathea Brings Elizabethan Artist Studio Applications For Community Center Space Zoom by Rude Mechanicals by Nicole DeWald by Melissa Sites Greenbelt Recreation invites contact staff by Monday, August Zoom technology is a the selected beautiful young local visual artists and artisans 2 to schedule a tour. blessing for the Rude Me- maiden. Gallathea’s father, to apply now for studio space at The Community Center, locat- chanicals, the theater group Tityrus (William Bodie), was the historic Community Center. ed at 15 Crescent Road, houses a in residence at the Greenbelt very fun in his scene with Studios are available through the contemporary art gallery, dance Arts Center, as they present Agar as was Liana Olear in department’s Artist in Residence studio, television production stu- another important and rarely her role as the Augur (an- Program, providing 24-hour access dio, arts education classrooms produced classic of the Eliza- other fortune-teller). in an atmosphere of mutual sup- and many other amenities. Ad- bethan stage, John Lyly’s The longest monologue port and inspiration. This oppor- ditional resources abound within Gallathea (1588). Amazingly, of the play was presented by tunity is open to individuals aged walking distance, including the this entire show from the Hebe (Joshua Engel), a maid- 18 and up, including both resi- weekly Greenbelt Farmers Mar- script to the performance was en who is supposedly not dents and nonresidents of Green- ket, the Greenbelt Library, a lake- produced in two weeks in very beautiful but who rep- belt. Applications will be accepted side trail, playgrounds, the Green- celebration of the company’s resents the only chance for through Sunday, August 8. belt Aquatic & Fitness Center, the 22nd anniversary. the village to placate Neptune Eight artists in residence are Youth Center and skate park, and

Creative use of filters is RUDE MECHANICALS COURTESY PHOTO with a sacrifice. The speech currently participating, sharing the grocery store, cinema, restau- a big highlight of the pro- Wes Dennis wears a scary mask as the was delivered with melo- three sub-divided, light-filled rants and other services of the duction, which featured the villain, Neptune. dramatic flair against overly former classrooms. These art- Roosevelt Center shopping area. transformation of two young dramatic music. ists represent a diverse array of Online application materials women (Claudia Bach as Gal- volved three foolish millers’ sons, As befits a comedy, the play media including ceramic art tile, are available at greenbeltmd. lathea and Erin Nealer as Philli- who roamed the forest trying to ends with a wedding. The two functional pottery, sculpture, as- gov/arts. To schedule a tour or da) into sweetly bearded young decide which careers they should young women fall in love while semblage, painting and instrument for additional assistance, contact men. Instead of having to glue on follow: mariner, astronomer, al- disguised as men and remain in building. Nicole DeWald at ndewald@ fake beards, the filter technology chemist or possibly, a fortune- love even though they acknowl- A typical studio measures greenbeltmd.gov. did it for them. Both Bach and teller. Another plot line involved edge to the crowd of humans and roughly 10 ft. by 17 ft., plus Nealer gave delicate and sweet disputes between the mischievous gods that they are both maidens. common areas and a performances in their maiden and and disrespectful love-god Cupid They happily embrace and enjoy shared sink. Fees include young man guises. Prominent (Lou Zammichieli), Diana (Ka- one another. Venus offered to a security deposit and a characters included filter-blushing tie Wanschura) and her nymphs transform one of them into a man monthly payment. Artists nymphs who are followers of (Allison McAlister, Jaki Demar- but this does not occur during must also carry liability Diana, as well as Cupid, Venus est and Sarah Pfanz), who were the action of the play. Since insurance. There are no and the play’s villain, Neptune sworn to chastity. women were played by boys on vacant studios at present, (Wes Dennis), who sometimes The fast-moving cut, inclusion the Elizabethan stage, this type of but three current artists appeared wearing a scary water- of pop songs and helpful title gender swapping and confusion are required to reapply monster filter. cards between scenes, made the was common, but having two for their spaces and com- The play’s 90-minute cut is play accessible to audiences who women fall in love and marry is peting applications from fast-moving, with no confusing may be skeptical of “thee and an unusual and happy ending. other artists will be con- plot twists. The two young wom- thou” language. An entertaining Presented live over Zoom, sidered. There is no fee en disguised themselves as men scene was the courtroom trial of and then recorded, Gallathea is to apply. New applicants

in order to avoid being sacrificed Cupid by Diana’s nymphs, which available for viewing on YouTube must arrange a virtual or THE ARTIST COURTESY PHOTO to Neptune, who required the was in rhyming couplets. on the Rude Mechanicals live studio visit before Summer Meadow by Artist-in- sacrifice every five years because A great “practical effect” (not “noholdsbard” channel. submitting an application; Residence Mary Lou Gawlik long ago his temple in the area digital) was the terrifying monster Donations are encouraged at was destroyed. A side plot in- Agar, sent by Neptune to devour greenbeltartscenter.org.

We stand in complete solidarity with the fine women and men of the Greenbelt Police Department.

These dedicated officers serve each day to uphold the laws of the state of Maryland and to protect the Constitutional Rights and Liberties of ALL CITIZENS of Greenbelt. In service to our community, these devoted men and women consistently fulfill the Community Pledge in the performance of their duties. The City of Greenbelt, along with the Fraternal Order of Police, negotiated in good faith to find agreement on issues which both sides could agree. An agreement was achieved, which was ratified by the members of the FOP. It would undermine the good faith efforts shown by both parties in crafting the current 4-year Collective Bargaining Agreement should Council decide to make certain amendments at this time. We therefore urge the full Council to reconsider their objections and swiftly adopt the current provisions of the CBA as drafted. It is our hope that swift passage occurs at the next Council meeting on August 9, 2021. We strongly support the adoption of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement by the City Council. We encourage all members of our community to support these fine officers.

Kimberly Potts David Chipman Kathy Legendre Scott Legendre Debbie Coulter Claudia Jones Mary Howerton Teresa Ann Crisman Donnie Dorsey Richard “Duke” Perry Jacquelyn Waters Joseph Pope Robert Snyder Deb Groht Tinsley Robert Tinsley Catherine Brannan Justin Baker Joe Comproni John Waters Kevin Stewart Katie Stewart Charlene Backstrom Patrick Carroll Gina Mills Murphy Samantha Barnes Melissa Barnes Kathy Reynolds Linda Ivy Maria Snoddy Peggy Perry Dutton Rebekah Paige Tinsley Jean Snyder Captain Daniel P. O’Neil (Retired)

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Business additional revenue opportunities. fering that includes protein bowls But there’s more to the story with a mix and match potpourri The News Review invites Greenbelt businesses to submit brief announcements for the business column. Tell us than that. of grains, vegetables and a pro- about events such as new employees, anniversaries, awards won, new programs, and other newsworthy items. Prepared Synergy tein. In its first few weeks of Send brief (40-50 words) items to [email protected]. The grocery store industry has operation, dinner options will be moved in the past few years, and a few classic favorites, American even more so during the pan- comfort foods but with healthy demic, to prepared foods. Patrons options: ribs, chicken, salmon, Co-op Manager Dan Gillotte of the Co-op may have noticed mac’n’cheese and lasagna, for its evolving meal deals: meatless example, but will broaden further Reviews His Odd First Year Monday, chicken Wednesdays and as the kitchen picks up to warp Friday salmon. General Manager speed. And did you know that by Cathie Meetre Dan Gillotte, who is clearly en- the Co-op already bakes its own thusiastic about the opportunities croissants? Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket and less of a gastronomic experi- for the Café and store together, Gillotte characterizes the food General Manager Dan Gillotte ence. Gillotte points out that in said that they are now serving as “tastes good and good value” arrived in Greenbelt [from Aus- a visit nowadays to Whole Foods, about 50 to 60 meals on each and uses a designation current tin, Texas] on April 15, 2020, to a significant fraction of the shop- meal deal day, up from about five with the food industry called find a changed world. Instead of pers are in fact either InstaCart per week on the weekly chicken Fast Casual. This means noth- the exciting challenge of taking or Amazon employees filling special before his arrival in early ing fancified or over-blown and over management of a small and delivery orders. 2020. shows up PDQ. Michelin stars slightly pedestrian grocery store Tomorrow’s Co-op But the Co-op’s own ability to not sought. and bringing it to profitability and Gillotte is aiming for the Co- create a wider variety of take-out Back Off, Bezos & Branson 21st century ways, he was faced op to be a local store that people prepared food options is limited A quick nose round in the with shelves empty of toilet paper enjoy going to – emphasizing lo- PHOTO COURTESY GREENBELT CO-OP GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO by its kitchen capability. Co-op Café revealed a place almost and frightened customers and em- cal produce and building on rela- Dan Gillotte itself can only bake, but with ready to launch. The computer- ployees trying to figure out how tionships (more easily established access to the more sophisticated ized till is up and running, a to survive a pandemic. vendors who participate in the post-Covid) to provide a wider New Deal kitchen, they will pre- space-age espresso machine with When he was interviewed in Farmers Market (at which he and variety of local goods of all sorts. sumably be able to broil, boil its very own grinder and a whop- February 2020, Gillotte was taken his family have been regular visi- Perhaps a little Whole Foods and braise; simmer, smoke, stew, per of a drip machine are poised out to dinner at the New Deal tors). Pleitez and Three Springs magic on a co-op-sized scale. sauté and sous-vide; desiccate and for action – blue LEDs signifying Café to experience the benefits farms both supply vegetables Gillotte wants to adjust the deep-fry to create a wide variety readiness. A modern and sleek of another local cooperative – and fruits to the Co-op. Gillotte Co-op to better match the buy- of options to serve in the Café paint job on the walls juxtaposes ironically now coming full circle notes that peaches are expected ing patterns of today’s consumers or sell from the store. Take that, a very light cream with a rest- as the Co-op takes over the New shortly. as they diverge from the tradi- Whole Foods. fully, soft seal gray to provide a Deal’s food service. In Febru- Visions of the Future tional Co-op customer of the past Gillotte has a vision for the serene ambience and the tables, ary, the old normal was still in Gillotte’s vision for the store – fewer ingredients, more pre- Café’s food service and how it chairs and sofas look inviting. effect. But his arrival to start his is in full awareness of the stiff made items. Hence his delight links to the grocery store. With The coffee beans have arrived new job coincided with the mask competition in the industry. With in partnering with the New Deal a daytime menu that serves great and there’s frozen fruit ready for mandate and a year like no other. the box stores, like Aldi and Lidl, – giving the Co-op access to the coffee, espresso, drip and cold smoothies. A Greenbelt Welcome at one end of the spectrum and New Deal’s commercial kitchen brew and fresh bagels with top- Beam Greenbelt Up, Scotty. Gillotte hailed from Austin, specialty or high-end stores, like in which meals can be prepared pings, he envisages a lunch of- Texas. Though he misses friends Whole Foods or MOM’s, at the for the Café and for purchase in there, he says that Greenbelt has other, he must spell out a vision the store simultaneously. This turned out to be a great choice. for the Co-op that takes into ac- initiative creates an opportunity With two big cities within reach, count the people it serves and for mutual profit from increased he and his family have sampled industry trends. He noted, with sales of prepared foods. Today’s the possibilities available during fascination and perhaps a touch Monday, Wednesday and Friday lockdown and gradual re-opening, of glee, that the Amazon take- platters available at the Co-op are including the Phillips Collection over of Whole Foods is taking only the precursors. in D.C., the American Visionary it from being an “experiential” Profitability Art Museum in Baltimore and store (meaning that just being in Tackled on the financial pros- walks throughout both cities. Of the store feels good and that the pect for the store, Gillotte ex- Greenbelt, he said he had been shopper is deliberately beguiled plained that the PPP loan re- welcomed with kindness and, by the smell of baking bread and ceived last year has been for- despite distancing and lockdowns, exotic and fanciful foods and given, but that there’s still some feels very positive about the city displays) as he believes Amazon doubt as to whether this sum and its people. The family has will gradually homogenize Whole would be taxable by the IRS or SIGNORINI MELISSA BY PHOTO taken advantage of the city’s Foods and make the stores more The New Deal Café re-opens on Tuesday, July 27, with offerings during the year – for mass market/delivery oriented See GILLOTTE, page 11 celebratory smoothies. example, attending the Moonlight Movies and the Farmers Market and making reservations at the pool. He says he can’t wait to participate in more as the city FIRE UP reopens – noting that one of the initial attractions to the area was the historic nature of the town, and particularly the Old Greenbelt THOSE GRILLS Theatre. Keeping Safe Something for Everyone! On his arrival, he felt his first responsibility was to keep his staff and customers safe and to www.greenbelt.coop increase their feeling of being part of a team. Of about 55 full- or part-time staff, only four have contracted Covid-19 – and in all four cases, the contagion was clearly from outside the store. In a retail setting, this is an ir- reproachable record of care and discipline and much to the credit of Gillotte and his staff. Keeping It Together Gillotte instituted fortnightly department meetings to keep Co- op’s departments aware of each other’s concerns and to share Great food for delicious summertime grilling! ideas and possibilities. Though

he was unable to implement some Poultr & Meat of his more ambitious strategies

due to the pandemic, he has Fish & Shellfish implemented many small changes that have increased the variety Fruits & egetables of goods available and put them more under the customer’s eye. Plant-based Meat Alternatives He has also increased the number of local producers featured in the store – partly by working with Thursday, July 29, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Police Blotter

Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, www.greenbeltmd.gov/police Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents.

Robbery Breezewood Drive. A cell phone July 15, 2:30 p.m., 8013 Man- was stolen from a woman’s unat- dan Road. A man was robbed at tended backpack. gunpoint by two men after he Vandalism parked his vehicle. July 20, 1:01 p.m., 5904 July 17, 10:40 a.m., 5908 Cherrywood Terrace. A front door Cherrywood Terrace. A man knob was damaged. snatched a cell phone from a Vehicle Crime person holding it in their hand Two vehicles were stolen. A and then fled on foot. 2006 red Toyota Solara with July 18, 2:52 p.m., 6100 Maryland tags 5DX6027 was Greenbelt Road. A man ap- taken from 6207 Springhill Court

PHOTO BY KATHY LEGENDRE KATHY BY PHOTO proached a woman, demanded her and a 2014 Jeep Wrangler with Packing in the pizza for first responders, from left, are Claudia Jones, Kathy Reynolds, property and then physically as- Virginia tags UJM2398 was taken Scott Legendre, Mrs. Snyder (who will turn 100 years old in August), Robert Snyder and saulted her. An arrest was made. from 5908 Cherrywood Terrace. Councilmember Silke Pope. July 21, 2:30 a.m., 9111 Front D.C. tag GL7919 was Edmonston Road. A woman was taken from 9330 Edmonston robbed at gunpoint by three men Road. Catalytic converters were after she left her parked vehicle. taken from 7480 Greenway Cen- Sexual Assault ter Drive and 7728 Hanover July 15, 10:35 a.m., 5510 Parkway. County Library System to Get Cherrywood Lane. A woman was Handicap placards were taken assaulted by an employee. One from three vehicles after win- $2.52 Million Gift from Sam Brin arrest was made. dows were broken to gain access. Drugs These thefts occurred at 5997 by Melissa Signorini July 20, 12:15 a.m., 5707 Springhill Drive, 5800 Cherry- The Prince George’s County will introduce to the county 900 gram will help 7,800 households Cherrywood Lane. One arrest wood Terrace and 9166 Edmon- Memorial Library System will portable laptops with built-in countywide per year with internet was made for possession of phen- ston Road. receive a $2.52 million gift over internet access, which will be access. For more information on cyclidine. Other items also taken after the next three years, thanks to available for check-out for three the Online 2Go program, visit Shoplifting windows were broken include Prince Georgian native and Pull weeks at a time and renewable pgcmls.info/borrow-technology. July 16, 11:57 a.m., 121 Cen- personal items, a wallet and elec- Up Fund founder Sam Brin. once. A pilot launched this month A large portion of the total, terway. Items were shoplifted tronic devices. Of the total amount, $500,000 at three county libraries will $2.2 million, will help support from the Greenbelt Co-op Super- Acts of vandalism include five will go toward a new program reach all open libraries, including The Commons, which will be market. tires being slashed, one on a car called Online 2Go. The program Greenbelt, by fall 2021. The pro- comprised of five technology labs Theft at 6000 Greenbelt Road and four and a work-study/fellowship pro- July 15, 4:49 p.m., 5995 on another at 9158 Springhill gram at multiple library branch- Springhill Drive. A package de- Court. Windows were broken at es throughout Prince George’s livered by U.S. Mail was taken. 9148 Edmonston Road and at What Goes Around, Comes County. One of the goals of The July 17, 10:03 p.m. 6204 5829 Cherrywood Terrace. Commons is to support Black, in- Around . . . Bar None digenous or other people of color, The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information low-income and immigrant com- by Ima Tippler leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved munity members in the pursuit of STEM (science, technology, crimes reported in the blotter. A look at the ads engineering and math) subjects, Call 1-866-411-TIPS. on page 6 will reveal higher education and careers. Of a sleeping giant. the remarkable gift, Brin said, “I People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Peter May is adver- was excited to find ways to give Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. tising a bar (free to a back to the library system and good home, BYOB) to bolster their important work and describes its prov- throughout the county.” The labs enance as follows: “I are expected to be ready by 2022. got this bar from an ad in the News Review 25 years ago that is similar to the one I’m posting. 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I regret to report that Capital ty than the bike I own and I am Bikeshare is actually ridiculously not sure how I feel about that. easy to use. You can download I can report that it took me an app, if you’re into that kind exactly eight minutes to ride of thing, or just insert your credit between the Community Center card (my choice). The screen was and the Police Station with ab- easy to use, allowing me to select solutely no complaining, cursing my choice of rental; a 24-hour or otherwise thinking that I hated pass for $8; an annual member- my life. The seat was not terribly ship at $7 a month; or a trip of uncomfortable – those who bike 30 minutes or less for $2. I had regularly will understand that that already decided I would ride is high praise indeed – and I had from the Community Center to deliberately ridden in leggings the Capital Bikeshare station on rather than bike shorts to give the Ridge Road near the Greenbelt seat a true test. Police Station and I figured I If you’ve been wondering could make it there in under 30 about renting a bike, my experi- minutes. I can walk from the ence suggests you just go for it. Community Center to the Police But now I want to talk to my Station in 30 minutes, so even if out-of-shape brothers and sisters. I ended up pushing the bike, as I Biking is awesome and if you’re assumed I would, I’d still make it not sure you want the commit- in less than half an hour. ment of buying your own bike, There was a 119-screen liabil- Capital Bikeshare provides a ity agreement which I accepted fairly comfortable way to take without reading. The screen gave a short trip around town and get me a code, I unlocked the bike used to being on a bike again. If PLAZA MANAGEMENT BELTWAY COURTESY PHOTO The current site plan for Beltway Plaza of my choice (selected by press- someone my size and fitness level ing the tires of all the bikes and didn’t curse riding along Crescent business with most construction nent of the project per unit which ture phases could continue over choosing the one that had the Road you probably won’t either. of the new mixed-use centers fo- will go in part to the county and 20 years depending on changes most air) and I was ready to go. Go for a ride. Give me a call. I’ll cused on the rear of the property, in part to the city for additional in the city and residential/retail I got on the bike, I teetered a come too. replacing the old underutilized school capacity and public safety market needs. The detailed site few times then managed to get There are Capital Bikeshare surface parking lot behind the as a new public/private partner- plan (DSP) of Phase One shows going and headed off toward the stations at Greenbelt Station, on mall, along Breezewood Drive. ship which he said is a new how this will allow for future Police Station. Crescent Road near Southway That area currently has no easy requirement by the county that is adaptability and redevelopment “I’m going to die,” I yelled at and on Ridge at Crescent, as access for residents of Franklin also a first in the country. “The across the next two decades as Dan over my shoulder. “It’s go- well as all over the area from Park, according to both Villegas county has just broken ground on depicted in the video. Water man- ing to be great!” College Park, Riverdale Park and and Kapastin. This goes back six new schools and I believe is agement was approved for up to I was a little disappointed to throughout D.C. New Greenbelt decades as a design flaw when about to build six more, enabled 2,500 residential units, although discover it was actually quite stations are expected shortly near the mall was first constructed in by the new public/private partner- this plan currently only projects easy to ride my Bikeshare rental. Springhill Lake Recreation Center the 1960s. “Before there were ships,” said Villegas. 750 units. For one thing, that meant I had and near Eleanor Roosevelt standards for stormwater manage- The six-minute video is a dra- On Tuesday, August 3, Nation- to completely re-write this article. High School. To learn more ment, landscaping and pedestrian matic visualization where one al Night Out will be celebrated The bikes have adjustable seats, about Capital Bikeshare visit needs,” Villegas said. Access to “walks through” the architectural in the back corner of Beltway although, as it turned out, the capitalbikeshare.com. the area for pedestrians, bicy- models as if walking (or driving) Plaza closest to Greenbelt Middle one with the clists and anyone on any type of through the new neighborhood. School on Breezewood Drive, firmest tires wheels is a major focus of Phase The video shows not only Phase and there will be an opportunity also had its One of this project and may be One, at the back of the property, to meet with Beltway Plaza staff seat at a good seen on the video, prepared by but then walks through possible about the new project along with height for Rodgers Consulting, shown at the additional future build-out of the celebrating first responders. me and had recent meetings. front of the property as well. Fu- three gears. A six-page list of “must The bike have’s” from the city signed in was already 2019 by then-mayor Emmett Jor- set for gear dan, became a completed check- two, which I list in the final plans. This was rode in until accomplished by conducting ex- I hit the hill tensive, ongoing meetings over on Crescent the last three years with many Road between stakeholders, including: the cit- Greenhill and ies of Berwyn Heights and Col- Lastner Lane, lege Park, the Maryland-National when I shifted Capital Park and Planning Com- to gear one. mission (M-NCPPC), the public Shifting gears schools, the utilities (WSSC) for was also easy; stormwater management and new simply rotate water/sewer pipes, traffic planners the right hand and architects from the Urban grip near the Land Institute and many others. gears. The Hundreds of recommendations bike shifted have now been incorporated into seamlessly the final designs for the 53.88- between gears acre property. The Urban Land with a lot less Institute planners call this remak- complaining PHOTO BY DANIEL R. HAMLIN DANIEL BY PHOTO ing a new “Main Street.” and uncertain- Kyla is really good at going downhill. Community Outreach The two public presentations last week included a highly watchable 3-D architectural video and a slide show presentation by Villegas of the final results of all these planning meetings, both of which (the video and slide show) are accessible to anyone who missed the in-person question-

and-answer sessions. Greenbelt WILLIAMSON LOU MARY BY PHOTO Access Television also filmed Mr. Froggy is well hidden in this picture, showing the use of both question-and-answer meet- camouflage. Can you find him? ings, now available on the GATe- TV online channel. Nia Lockwood, a senior at El- eanor Roosevelt High School, and Li’l Dan Celdran, at two different meetings, each asked questions about the schools and capac- visit ity and funding related to the PHOTO BY KATHRYN BEARD KATHRYN BY PHOTO new development and additional Frogs sit on the Lake bank. residents. Villegas affirmed that a special funding fee is a compo- www.greenbeltnewsreview.com