GREENBELT eview News R An Independent Newspaper VOL. 65, No. 15 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 MARCH 7, 2002 Local Historic District Status: Black Photographers Star APB and Staff Raise Questions In Documentary Lecture by Virginia Beauchamp by James Giese A new window into the social New Deal and Office of War In- The Greenbelt City Council the district by a two-to-one mar- city council. (The board has history of the New Deal era was formation photographers in the recently reviewed two reports re- gin. never taken a position on becom- opened on February 28 when Dr. 1930s and 40s, with McNeill lating to the establishment of a Original Greenbelt including ing an historic district.) Nicholas Natanson, archivist in continuing as a State Department local historic district that raised a GHI, built by the federal govern- More than GHI the Still Pictures Branch of the photographer into the 60s. number of issues about the city ment as a model-planned commu- Because of many other plan- National Archives, spoke to an In characterizing the work of doing so. Faced with options nity, already on the National Reg- ning and development issues audience of about fifty on “Black these and other black photogra- ranging from proceeding immedi- ister of Historic Places as a Na- needing to be addressed by city Documentary Photographers in phers, Natanson explored the ately to become a district to de- tional Historic Landmark. While staff in a more immediate fash- New Deal and Wartime America.” theme of “insider/ outsider” as clining to become one, the coun- this designation is prestigious, ion, it is only recently that staff Illustrating his lecture, Natanson he defined their achievements. cil decided on February 11 to de- and impacts upon the administer- and the city’s Advisory Planning showed slides of a large number He began with historically stereo- fer action and requested staff to ing of federal grants, it results in Board (APB) submitted com- of vintage photographs in the Ar- typical views of black Americans do further study (see February 21 little regulatory control over what ments to the council on becom- chives collection, many of which at that time — for example, the issue). building activity goes on within ing a local historic district. have not been generally known watermelon eater, the “noble The proposal to become a lo- the historic district. Local desig- These reports detailed problems or reproduced. primitive,” or the black victim; cal historic district originated nation as an historic district is that would result from adopting The public lecture, which was or, on the other hand, the propa- with Greenbelt Homes, Inc. done by Prince George’s County, the draft guidelines. The biggest held in the Greenbelt Library, ganda view of what Natanson (GHI) after an ad hoc Historic which has authority to regulate problem found was that the was sponsored by the Greenbelt called the “transformed black” District Committee did a lengthy building and zoning in Greenbelt. guidelines were tailored toward Museum as one of a continuing within a New Deal housing au- study and recommended that a Building permits for structures in building modifications of the GHI series of exhibits and other events thority property. (The latter local historic district be approved. a local historic district are subject homes, but the area proposed for organized in recent years by the views were rather like the staged Such a district would add further to another layer of review in the the district, the same area as is museum staff and funded by presentations of happy working controls on how property within approval process by an historic included in the National Register grants from the Maryland Hu- class white Americans in their the district could be used or al- preservation staff and a county Historic District with the excep- manities Council. It was a spe- Greenbelt homes seen in the halls tered. It also could provide tax historic preservation commission. tion of new homes on Research cial feature of Black History of the Community Center.) benefits to GHI if the cooperative This review is to determine if the Road, includes and would affect Month. In contrast, McNeill focused performs maintenance and im- proposed work is consistent with property not a part of GHI which Sadly, no African-Americans in particular on people at work, provement work that conforms to county guidelines for preserving never participated in the decision- were present in the audience for viewing them respectfully in their the guidelines. and maintaining the historic making process. The proposed an illuminating and discerning true and usually arduous work A mail referendum following buildings in a manner consistent district includes the commercial presentation, fully titled “Redis- situations - as crab pickers, min- two membership meetings in with their original appearance. buildings in Roosevelt Center, covering and Redefining the ers, tobacco hogshead rollers - or April 1999 resulted in 492 of the The ad hoc GHI committee, apartment buildings on Crescent Landscape of Racial Representa- sometimes as non-working, De- nearly 1600 members in the co- working with county staff, devel- and Parkway, homes on tion.” In particular, it featured pression era groups, perhaps at a operative voting for becoming a oped guidelines for GHI. The Forestway and many city build- works by Robert McNeill and district. Although less than half GHI Board of Directors referred ings, parks and open space. Roger Smith, who worked as See PHOTOGRAPHERS, page 2 the members voted on the refer- the results of its membership vote endum, those that did voted for and the draft guidelines to the See HISTORIC, page 12 Second Graders Fete Center Area a "Public Forum" Chinese New Year On Friday, February 15, second graders at Springhill Lake City Attorney Advises Council Elementary School celebrated Chinese New Year. The students by Barbara Young are looking forward to celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Inter- national Night in April. A special thank you to all of the par- City Attorney Robert Manzi member Alan Turnbull reminded the Marriott Grand Ballroom and ent volunteers and community assistance. told city council at its regular that foul language “is not the introduced members of the ben- meeting, February 25, that he only irritant - there is littering, efit committee. He said that was opposed to further consider- destruction of property and spit- while the Legion needs sponsors It was a week-long ation of the use of injunctions or ting . . . .” and donations, it is not asking for celebration which restraining orders to deal with Legislation city funds but, rather, for city included art consistently unruly people in With respect to revising proce- partnership to allow for media projects, Asian Roosevelt Center. “You cannot dures for appeals and grievances access and use of the city logo. culture, and a enjoin the breaking of a law be- by city employees, another item Roberts moved council approval reenactment of the fore it is broken,” he noted. He on the meeting agenda, Manzi of a request that the city be an traditional New Year pointed out that it is unlikely said, “Basically, we’re cleaning honorary co-sponsor of the parade that moved such a remedy would be granted. up the language in the city ordi- Legion's fundraising event and throughout the Also, Roosevelt Center is public nance to make it clear where apartment complex. property. there would be the right to ap- See COUNCIL, page 2 Councilmember Rodney Rob- peal.” An ordinance to repeal erts asked about the difference and reenact Article VI of Chapter between dealing with unruly be- 13 of the City Code was deferred What Goes On havior in the Center and dealing to a future meeting. However, Monday, March 11, with it at the Springhill Lake two related resolutions calling for 7 p.m., Recycling and Youth Center. “The [Roosevelt charter amendments were passed Environment Committee Center] property is serving as ac- on second reading, with Meeting, Community Center cess to businesses,” Manzi replied. Councilmember Edward Putens 7:30 p.m., Reception for He said if the Center were in- voting “No.” He pointed out that ACE Educators followed by doors, it would be a different situ- an employee grievance or suspen- Regular City Council meet- ation, but as matters stand, the sion or demotion can be finan- ing at 8 p.m., Municipal Center area is “a public forum.” cially harmful to the city and said Building Mayor Judith Davis noted that he feels the council should have Tuesday, March 12, the great majority of complaints “the right of redress” in such 7 p.m., Safety Advisory include the matter of “foul lan- cases. Committee Community guage.” She cautioned City Legion USO Benefit Meeting, Windsor Green Manager Michael McLaughlin Past Commander Carl

Community Center OF COURTESY PHOTOS SPRINGHILL LAKE ELEMENTARY that complaints may increase Dettinger of the Greenbelt Ameri- Thursday, March 14, The second graders also sampled foods provided by with ever warmer spring weather. can Legion Post #136 described 7:30 p.m., GHI Board Hunan China, located in the Springhill Lake complex. She would like the Youth Forum the USO benefit the Legion is Meeting, Community Center reactivated, she said. Council- planning for Friday, June 14, in

GNR 030702 print.pmd 1 3/7/2002, 1:18 PM Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 7, 2002 PHOTOGRAPHERS Focus on the Basic Issue The Old Curmudgeon We urge the Greenbelt City Council to focus on the basic is- continued from page 1 sue “Should old Greenbelt become a local historic district?” be- warehouse, waiting for the occa- fore turning its attention to details such as fine-tuning the draft sional short-term job. Smith’s ca- historic guidelines. We fear that should Greenbelt become a lo- reer involved war photography for cal historic district, Greenbelt citizens will come to rue the day the Office of War Information. when such an action was taken. Further Career This is not just a GHI issue. The proposed local historic dis- Natanson then went on to trict will affect all of Greenbelt by limiting how city facilities show McNeill as a career State within the district, such as Buddy Attick Park and Greenbelt Department photographer, a black Lake, may be used — facilities that benefit all of Greenbelt. man primarily photographing Once a local district is established, the County Historic Pres- powerful whites. He was the ervation Committee and the county’s planning and zoning staff man behind the camera for a would have to approve anything the city decides to do with these well-known news picture of Presi- properties, even if approved by voters at referendum. Current dent Eisenhower with Nikita draft guidelines for the district would limit the city council’s Khruschev when the latter visited ability to build comfort stations at Attick Park, install traffic the United States, and for a poi- calming on city streets, deal with parking problems at Green gnant color portrait of former Ridge House or place an observatory at the end of Northway. President George Bush seated be- Do we really want to give up this much power to others who neath a picture of Martin Luther will not be affected by the decision? King, Jr. and beside an empty Historic district supporters point to the fact that over two- chair. The latter has been in- thirds of the GHI respondents to a mail-in referendum supported cluded in a collection of the best the proposed historic district. These respondents represented photographs of the 20th century. one-third of all GHI homeowners. However, we are concerned Natanson particularly credits about some of the information given to GHI members about the Roy Stryker, director of the Farm benefits of historic district status. One of the major arguments Security Administration (FSA) in favor of seeking historic district status is that members would program, with having carefully benefit from tax credits for renovation work. However, renova- preserved an archive of photo- tions within historic districts must be done to historic standards graphs of interracial work sites that can significantly raise their cost. We have not seen any during the New Deal and World study that addressed this issue for GHI. War II. Natanson himself is the ©2002 PARKER J. I. The goal of historic preservation is to preserve and restore author of “The Black Image in property to the way it was. We do not believe that to be "He's got a 'Beautiful Mind' but the rest of him the New Deal: The Politics of is 'Monsters, Inc.'" Greenbelt’s goal. We think Greenbelters want to continue to FSA Photography, 1935-1942" modernize and improve their homes and their community to (University of Tennessee Press, serve their present day needs. We think Greenbelters want their 1992). city to continue to provide a high level of services and to pro- Natanson’s talk was sponsored vide needed improvements to the community in the future just in conjunction with a Greenbelt Corrections as the city in the past has added improvements to the original Museum exhibit and currently on community - such as a recreation center, a fire station, city of- view at the Greenbelt Community In our review of “The Fifth Sun,” the current production at fices, a separate library building, a public works facility, an apart- Center, “Picturing Victims and the Greenbelt Arts Center, the role of Archbishop Oscar ment house for its senior citizens, an indoor swimming pool and Patriots: FSA Photographs from Romero was played by Brian Harrington Morris, a last-minute fitness center and shelters at bus stops - none of which is consis- the Depression and World War substitution. The finale included a selection by Diosa Rivera. tent with historic preservation. II.” It is free and open to the There were no 7-year-olds in the cast, the youngest member We urge the council to adopt its planning staff’s option to, in public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For was 11-years old. staff’s terms, “decline [the] opportunity to pursue designation as information call 301-507-6582. a local historic district.” We agree that GHI and the city are both capable of imposing all design guidelines that might be imposed The author of the February 28 article, “Greenbelt Student in an historic district, thereby keeping control of their destiny. at Leaders Forum,” was Judy Bell. As a model planned community, there is much about origi- Letters nal Greenbelt that is worthy of preserving and maintaining. However, past experience also demonstrates that there are many The mother of Jason Brooks, Dean’s List student at ways in which the original planned community can be made THANKS Frostburg University, is Eleana Brooks. better. These choices should be kept within the community and The Greenbelt Elementary not delegated to outsiders. Once a property becomes a desig- School PTA would like to nated local historic district, we know of no way for it to be re- thank Marc and Diane Siegel The News Review regrets the errors. moved from that designation. Greenbelt has little to gain and for their generous donation of much to lose by becoming an historic district. $1,000 to the PTA. This do- nation will go a long way to help the students and teachers of Greenbelt Elementary COUNCIL continued from page 1 School. Becky Roper, Greenbelt that the mayor sign a joint letter cated to supporting Greenbelt PTA President, with the commander of the Le- schools “the same as we do for Greenbelt Elementary gion to combine the letterhead of our volunteer fire service . . . and News Review the two organizations. It was un- other organizations within the derstood the city was not grant- city.” Unanimously, council AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER ing use of the city logo to the voted to refer the matter to the Legion apart from the letterhead Advisory Committee on Educa- 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 for the joint letter to be reviewed tion and to City Attorney Manzi. OLD GREENBELT [email protected] and signed by the mayor. The THEATRE 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 motion passed. Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 Greenway Access Week of March 8 Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 McLaughlin said he was send- President Emeritus, 1985- ing a letter to resident Elizabeth Monsters Inc. (G) Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 Barber, who had petitioned coun- Beautiful Mind (PG13) Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 cil for repair of pedestrian side- GREENBELT ARTS CENTER News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 announces walks and improved access to Friday STAFF Greenway Center. He cited steps A Beautiful Mind Rusty Anthony, Hopi Auerbach, Suzanne Batra, Virginia Beauchamp, Laura Beckert, Judy being taken to address her peti- AUDITIONS *4:30, 7:20, 9:55 Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Jacqueline Miller Byrd, Sharon Carroll, Andy Carruthers, Sue Curtis, Pat Davis, Thelma deMola, Eileen Farnham, Thomas Fishbeck, Bob Garber, Al Geiger, tion, including a letter from the Bernina Giese, James Giese, Judy Goldstein, Eve Gresser, Patty Heil, Sabine Hentrich, State Highway Administration Saturday Solange Hess, Barbara Hopkins, Elizabeth Jay, Dennis Jelalian, Tom Jones, Julia Kender, (SHA) agreeing to build a side- Monsters Inc. Suzanne Krofchik, Meta Lagerwerff, Pam Lambird, Sandra Lange, Betsy Likowski, Maria *1:00, *2:45 del Mar Lopez,Marilyn Low, Lucie Mac Kinnon, Pat McCoy, Cathy Meetre, Emma Mendoza, walk on the south side of A Beautiful Mind Chris Mincher, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, John Mortenson, Alice Murray, Nick Mydra, Diane Greenbelt Road from the bridge directed by Stephen Cox *4:30, 7:20, 9:55 Oberg, Millie O’Dea, I.J. Parker, Linda Paul, Leonie Penney, Eileen Peterson, Carol Ready, over the Baltimore-Washington Jane Rissler, Altoria Bell Ross, Sandra Surber Smith, Dorothy Sucher, Helen Sydavar, Parkway to Greenway Center. Sunday Joanne Tucker, David Wallace, Marbury Wethered, Barbara Young, Virginia Zanner, and SHA also will work in conjunc- Mon. & TTMon. ues.ues.ues. Monsters Inc. Keith Zevallos. *1:00, 2:45 BUSINESS MANAGER: Ron Wells 301-474-4131 tion with the city to install a A Beautiful Mind CIRCULATION (Core of Greenbelt): Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 crosswalk with a pedestrian signal March 18 & 19 *4:30, 7:20 in the area near AllFirst bank. 7:30-9:30pm Monday - Thursday BOARD OF DIRECTORS The city manager noted that this James Giese, president; Eileen Farnham, vice president; Diane Oberg, treasurer; Mary A Beautiful Mind section of Greenbelt Road is in- 7:30 Moien, secretary; Virginia Beauchamp, Barbara Hopkins, and Judy Bell. cluded in the SHA’s Neighborhood 123 Centerwaywayway *These shows at $4.00 DEADLINES: Letters, articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may be Conservation Program that is de- Greenbelt, MD mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) signed to make the road friendlier Cold readings from script. or brought to our office in the Community Center 15 Crescent Road during office hours. to pedestrians and bicyclists. 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 Mail subscriptions—$32/year. Those auditioning for Betty 129 Centerway Putens added to the meeting should be prepared to move. www.pgtheatres.com Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. agenda his proposal that this Information 301-441-8770. OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m. year’s budget include funds dedi-

GNR 030702 print.pmd 2 3/7/2002, 1:18 PM Thursday, March 7, 2002 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Parent Group Meets Democrats to Have The Greenbelt Mamas and Pa- Community Events A Social Night Out pas group provides fellowship The March meeting of the and support for parents of young Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt children. Members meet for lunch Senior Moments Working Toward Blood Drive Coming Democratic Club will be the the second and fourth Wednes- by Marianne Olah A Healthy Forest The next blood group’s annual Social Night Out. days of every month from 11 The Greenbelt community pro- People may have seen them in drive in Greenbelt The event will be held on Satur- a.m. to 1 p.m. in the theater re- vides the services of a commu- the GHI forest dragging Christ- will be held Fri- day, March 16, at the Beijing hearsal room of the Greenbelt nity resource advocate. mas trees or pulling English ivy day, March 15, Restaurant for dinner at 6 p.m., Community Center. New mem- Some Greenbelt seniors are off the trees. They are part of from noon to 6 followed by the 8 p.m. perfor- bers are always welcome. Bring a living in their own homes, among the forest management team p.m. at the Springhill Lake Rec- mance of the Maryland Boy simple dish to share. Contact friends and neighbors, in familiar working to address erosion and reation Center gymnasium (a new Choir at the Greenbelt Arts Cen- Tanya Nordberg for more infor- surroundings. However, they problems with invasive species. site). The blood drive is spon- ter. For reservations and ticket mation at 301-486-0117. may experience moments that They are members of the GHI sored by the Greenbelt Recreation information, call President Kurt are baffling and frustrating. Woodlands committee. Department, the Springhill Lake Walter at 301-345-3088. GHI Notes When this happens, it is time to The health of the forests is Apartments and the American The April meeting will be on The Woodlands Committee call Ann MacKenzie, community threatened by invasive species Red Cross. To schedule an ap- Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m. in the will meet March 13 at 7:30 p.m. resource advocate, at 301-474- creeping – or galloping – out of pointment call Janet Goldberg at Terrace Room of the Greenbriar at the GHI building. 8000, extension 105. MacKenzie the nearby gardens and into the 301-397-2212. Community Building at the cor- The GHI Board of Directors can assess the situation and deter- woods. Such species include En- ner of Greenbelt Road and will meet March 14 at 7:30 p.m. mine what is needed. glish ivy, honeysuckle, wisteria, Donation Drop-Off Hanover Parkway. Douglas Pe- MacKenzie maintains a data- at the Greenbelt Community Cen- and multiflora roses. The city’s March Donation ters, mayor pro tem of Bowie base of available services and ter. Members are always welcome Erosion is also a problem. Drop-Off, which it co-sponsors and former president of the links to the appropriate resources. to attend. Much of it is due to runoff from with the American Rescue Work- Prince George’s County Chamber Be it health care, nutrition, trans- An informational seminar for hard surfaces like roofs and ers, will be held this Saturday, of Commerce, will be a guest portation or another need, there prospective members about roads. March 9, behind the Municipal speaker. Peters is a potential are resources to help resolve it. Greenbelt Homes will be held on At noon on Sunday, March Building from 9 a.m. until noon. candidate for the Prince George’s Perhaps surgery has been re- March 16 at 11 a.m. at the GHI 10, a group of GHI members will Bring clean, usable clothing, County Council District 4 seat in quired and although a senior is offices on Hamilton Place. be meeting at 3 Court Laurel Hill small household items, curtains, the Democratic primary on Sep- ambulatory, temporary assistance to begin removal of multiflora towels, bedding, sheets, toys, tember 10. with household chores may be Greenbelt CARES roses in the area designated as puzzles and books. Donations Democratic women are invited needed. Call MacKenzie and a The Greenbelt Advisory Com- Parcel X. This area is the future will be used by needy people in to attend a state luncheon meet- referral can be made to the per- mittee on Education (ACE) held site of a nature trail and a dem- Prince George’s County and are ing of the United Democratic son or persons best able to pro- its monthly meeting on February onstration area of native plants in tax-deductible. Donation Drop- Women’s Clubs of Maryland, vide assistance. 26. Preparations were begun for a woodland setting. Off is held the second Saturday hosted by the southern Maryland This is the first Senior Mo- the annual ACE Educators People who have an interest in of every month. UDWC, at the Old South Coun- ments column to appear in the Awards to be held on March 11. preserving the woods and could try Club in Anne Arundel County News Review. You may look Wendy Wexler has completed help remove the thorny multiflora on Saturday, April 20. The ex- forward to this informative col- Audiologist Speaks her eight-week discussion group roses should come with thick ecutive board will meet at 10:30 umn in future issues. About Hearing Aids at Eleanor Roosevelt High gloves and pruners. a.m. followed by a brief business Decided it is time to do some- School. A new group will com- For more information, contact meeting at 11:30 and buffet at thing about hearing loss? Pur- mence soon. Interested students Golden Age Club Leslie Brothers, chairperson of 12:30. The invited speaker is chased hearing aids and found should contact their guidance by Bunny Fitzgerald the flora subcommittee, at 301- Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr., they do not help? Join the counselors. The club welcomed back 474-7421. president of the Maryland State Prince George’s County Group, During the month of February, President Ima Davis and husband, Senate. State UDWC First Vice Self Help for Hard of Hearing 20 families on average per week Don. All new members had been Classic Show Tunes President Patricia Unger of the People at their next meeting on were seen for counseling services invited to the meeting and were Greenbelt club will preside over And Free Ice Cream Thursday, March 14, 2 to 4 p.m. at CARES. The weekly average greeted by the club. Those the meeting. Call her at 301- The Community Center gym- Gwyneth Newcomb, audiologist, of individuals was 46; the weekly present were Jim Down, Ernest 474-1052 by April 10 for reserva- nasium will be swinging to the Bowie Hearing Center, will an- average of youths was 18. Ap- and Jackie Rochefort, Ana and tions and directions. music of the 1930s and 1940s on swer questions relating to evalua- proximately 84 students received Donald Scott, Shirley Egenrieder, Friday, March 15 from 1 to 3 tion testing, selection of aids and tutoring. Esther Mead and John Moody. Shirley Hibbs, a member since p.m. Chris Cherry and Steve follow-up procedures. Come pre- NARFE Meets Mar. 13 1999, remarked that she had met Brodd will present old favorites pared with questions to ask. NARFE (National Association Greenbriar/ old friends and made new ones; by Gershwin, Rodgers and Meetings are held at the of Retired Federal Employees), Glen Oaks Luncheon Harold Miller commented on Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Chapter 1122 will hold its meeting Greenbriar-Glen Oaks seniors friends and trips with the club. and more. The audience will be Crescent Road. For directions, on March 13 at noon at the Hard will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day John Moody said he loved all the invited to sing along, and song call 301-474-0345. Times Café, 4738 Cherry Hill Rd. with a luncheon on Tuesday, people and suggested more mi- sheets will be provided. After an There may be a speaker talking on March 12 at noon, in the Terrace norities should become members. hour of hot music, everyone will Point of Contact. Participants Room at the Greenbriar Commu- Membership chair Ernie Varda cool their vocal cords with free choose their own lunch; all federal nity Building. Seniors are wel- stated that dues must be paid in ice cream. This annual ice cream employees are welcome. come to bring a guest. After March before the annual lun- social is a senior citizens’ event lunch there will be bingo for cheon on April 17. The club au- not to be missed. Admission is prizes. This is a free event but thorized the treasurer to write a free. advance reservations are re- deposit check for the luncheon at quested; call Tina at 301-441- the Fontaine Bleu. All members Greenbelt Writers 1096 by March 11. will share the cost with the club. Group Meets Members greeted guest Phil The next meeting of the Hertel, who learned about the Buddy Attick Park Greenbelt Writers Group will be club from his neighbor, Tom Volunteer Work Day held on Friday, March 15 at 7:30 Moran. The first volunteer work day p.m. in the Community Center. The 50/50 winners were Tonya for the Buddy Attick Park Wet- Come join other Greenbelters in- Fikes and Mary Gardner. A land Education Facility will be terested in writing. Open read- “Name Game” was played and held on Saturday, March 9, from ings will be held. punch and cookies were served. 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will March 13 will be a “Parade of be engaged in stone work. Volun- Hats.” Join the parade with old teers will also meet on two other hats, new hats, funny hats, pretty Saturdays. On March 16 the fo- hats, or St. Patrick’s Day hats. HEY! WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM? cus will be soil work and more The Golden Age Club wel- stone work. On April 13, volun- comes all new members. The TROUBLE WITH NEIGHBORS? teers will begin planting, which only requirement is to live in the will be finished as part of the City of Greenbelt and be age BAD BUSINESS SERVICE? Earth Day Celebration grand sixty or older. opening on April 20. Call 301- 345-5417 to volunteer or for fur- NOISE? MESSY PROPERTY? ther information. Pet Adoption Day PetSmart You don't have to keep suffering!! At the Library The Prince Tuesday, March 12, 7 p.m. George's County The City of Greenbelt has a COOL way to help you work things out without hassle, Cliffhangers for ages 5 to 8. SPCA/Humane Wednesday, March 13, 10:15 Society is spon- and without courts or lawyers. It's FREE! It's CONVENIENT! It's CONFIDENTIAL! a.m. Cuddletime for ages 12 to soring a pet -- and it's called MEDIATION. 24 months with caregiver. adoption day on 4 p.m. BooKids Discussion Sunday, March 10, So give yourself a break. You are only a phone call away from information Group for ages 8 to 12. noon to 3 p.m. at Thursday, March 14, 10:15 PetSmart, Beltway Plaza Mall. that could improve your life. Call 301-345-7203. a.m. Drop-In Storytime for ages The pets' foster parents will be 3 to 5. present to answer questions and 11:15 a.m. Toddler Time for accept adoption applications. For City of Greenbelt two-year-olds with caregiver. more information, call 301-262- COMMUNITY MEDIATION BOARD 5625.

GNR 030702 print.pmd 3 3/7/2002, 1:18 PM Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 7, 2002 Voices XXI Perform Mowatt Methodist Local Creativity Shines Bright Music of Holy Week Worship Schedule Music inspired by the liturgy Gideon Speaker Bruce At Community’s Artful Afternoon of Holy Week will be performed Canzonelli of the Upper Prince by Jacqueline Miller Byrd March 16 and 17 by Voices XXI, George’s Camp will be at the directed by Jesse Parker, in a Sunday, March 17, worship ser- The sounds of children’s from the an- concert entitled Lamentations. vice at 11 a.m. laughter, and adults exchanging thology. The one-hour program per- Holy Week at Mowatt Memo- ideas about what to do and see Folk artist formed without intermission will rial United Methodist Church will next were part of the conversa- Sy Mohr’s feature the music of Palestrina, be as follows: tions at the Greenbelt Community gifts as an Anerio, Bruckner, Casals, Wed., March 27, 6 p.m., the Center’s “Artful Afternoon,” Sun- experienced Brahms, Gawthrop, Tavener, last Lenten meal and reflection day, March 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. theatrical set Dorati and Bernstein. Concerts on the seventh word on the cross, The festivities celebrated the painter and will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the “The Futile Word.” “Art of the Story.” Activities textile artist First United Methodist Church of Thurs., March 28, 7:30 p.m., included an interactive puppet were evident Hyattsville, 6201 Beltcrest Road Maundy Thursday Holy Com- show, literary readings, gallery in his words (across from the Prince George’s munion and Tenebrae service. talks, art studio open house ex- and work, Plaza Metro stop, Green Line). Fri., March 29, 7:30 p.m., Free parking is available. Admis- Good Friday meditation in the

hibits, a children’s pop-up book including BYRD COLIN BY PHOTO workshop, pottery sales and tours his striking Aspiring artists and puppeteers surround arts sion is free, however, donations darkened, unadorned sanctuary of the Greenbelt Museum. floor- to- coordinator Nicole DeWald. will be accepted at the door. and singing of “Via Dolorosa.” Creative arts and activities ceiling can- Sat., March 30, 7:30 p.m., went on nonstop. “Cinderella” vases. building instructor shared a series Summer TAG Fair Holy Saturday Easter vigil with was retold with a 21st century “The Artful Afternoons of sculptures based on shells that The Prince George’s County candlelight and renewal of baptis- twist. Jill Kyle-Keith, director of monthly series is a wonderful op- has evolved into a collection of Association for Talented and mal vows. Baltimore’s Beale Street Puppets, portunity for creative people in fifteen plus pieces.” Gina Mai Gifted Education (PGTAG) will Sun., March 31, 7 a.m., Easter shared her enthusiasm and exper- the community to showcase their Denn, pottery and ceramic artist, sponsor a Summer Fair on morning at Greenbelt Lake. tise with excited 4- to 9-year olds works. Artists and writers can stood proudly among many origi- Wednesday, March 13, from 7 to Breakfast at Mowatt’s Fellowship who created original rod puppets meet others from throughout the nal and beautiful pieces of pot- 9 p.m. at Glenarden Woods El- Hall at 8 a.m. Easter worship and marionettes. Some young region, exchange ideas and not tery and ceramics. ementary School cafeteria, 7801 service will be at 11 a.m. with artists created beautiful pop-up labor in isolation,” said Nicole The Artful Afternoon enlight- Glenarden Parkway, Glenarden. special choral selections. books at a workshop facilitated DeWald, the city’s arts coordina- ened the community through a Presenters from summer centers by Barbara Mechler. tor. “We view the Artful After- showcase of festivities celebrating and camps will be available to Portraits noons as a sampler of the won- the “Art of the Story” with di- answer questions and provide lit- Original portraits by artist derful events planned, and to be verse art, artists and activities. erature for students in grades K Marilyn Wassman were displayed. continued on an ongoing year- Greenbelt is rich in spirit because through 12. Snow date is March Baha'i Faith Those portraits are recreated in round basis.” of the art, talent and history ex- 19. Call 301-249-3765. the “Now and Then” anthology Open Studios hibited at the Center. Patriotism "O Son of Earth! Know, verily, the heart wherein the least published by the Greenbelt DeWald and Community Cen- is also celebrated through the arts remnant of envy yet lingers, Writer’s Group. Marsha Barrett, ter supervisor Joe McNeal cre- in the photographic documentary, shall never attain My everlast- former chair, welcomed guests to atively used the Center’s space in “Picturing Victims and Patriots”, ing dominion, nor inhale the sweet savours of holiness a book release celebration for the planning the event. Guests inter- currently on exhibit at The breathing from My kingdom anthology as contributing writers. acted with the Center’s Artists in Greenbelt Museum. Catholic of sanctity."" Andy Nitz, Mary Moien, Jennifer Residence, who were available Young and old will be enlight- Community -Baha'i Sacred Writings Crowell, Lora Brown, and other for the open house tours of the ened at upcoming Artful After- of Greenbelt group members read selections studios. Sandy Dwiggins, hand- noons events. Greenbelt Baha’i Community MASS P.O. Box 245 Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-345-2918 301-220-3160 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sundays 10 A.M. Municipal Building Information about the Baha’i Faith is on the Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church World Wide Web at http://www.bahai.org/ Our sympathy to Kathleen and 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Henry McFarland on the recent 301-474-9410 MASS SCHEDULE: death of their son-in-law Larry S. SUNDAY Sunday 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Dodge. He was killed on Febru- Children and Adults ary 13 in an auto accident near Bible Study 9:30 am Saturday 5 p.m. his home in Picayune, MS. He HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE Worship Service 11:00 am Daily Mass: As announced is survived by sons Mick and Rev. DaeHwa Park, Pastor Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. David; granddaughter Mirandah; SERMON: "Constant Care of His Flock" Rev. Thomas F. Crowley, Pastor his mother, sister, and brother. www.gbgm-UMC.org/mowatt Friendship Dinner Rev. R. Scott Hurd, Pastoral Associate He was married to Lisa Part Time Ministry McFarland. He grew up in Col- lege Park and attended High Congregation ST. HUGH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Point High School. 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Md. Congratula- Mishkan Torah tions to Shane 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770, 301-474-4223 Fendlay, 13, Rabbi Jonathan Cohen Cantor Phil Greenfield of Greenknolls A warm, comfortable and involved congregation Greenbelt Community Church Pl., who played Creative nursery school for two to four year olds UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST center on the Pre-K to post-confirmation education program Tri-City First year school FREE for one child Hillside & Crescent Roads Eagles hockey Reconstructionist/Conservative affiliation www.mishkantorah.org Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings team and helped them to a 20-0 Sunday Worship record. The undefeated team Services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. won the CBHL (Capital Beltway Family, 7:30 first Friday of the month 10:15 a.m. Hockey League) championship Daniel Hamlin, Pastor and will go on to the District “A church of the open mind, the warm heart, playoffs next week in Laurel. the aspiring soul, and the social vision…” Way to go, Shane! Sumiko Fayza Hossain and Kristina Elizabeth Zugby were HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH named to the Dean’s List at A Stephen Ministry Congregation Salisbury University for the fall 2001 semester. Greenbelters Keith Brown, Ed Sundays Crowley and Lucas Crowley are ap- Worship: 8:30 a.m. pearing in the Prince George’s Little Education Hour: 10:00 a.m. Theater production of “To Kill a Worship: 11:15 a.m. Mockingbird” March 15 to 30. Paint Branch Unitarian Lenten Services - Wednesdays Universalist Church 12:15 and 7:30 p.m. 3215 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville/Adelphi (301-937-3666) Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community March 10, 10 a.m. "The Open Heart" 6905 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 by Jennifer Brooks, ministerial intern with Cathleen Barnes, worship associate Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] www.erols.com/myholycross Barbara Wells and Jaco B. ten Hove, Rev. Stephen H. Mentz, Pastor (301) 345-5111 co-ministers

GNR 030702 print.pmd 4 3/7/2002, 1:18 PM Thursday, March 7, 2002 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5 Alyssa Russell and Taylor Daniels prepare City Information triangular hamantaschen pastries at Mishkan Torah CITY OF GREENBELT, MARYLAND Nursery NOTICE TO BIDDERS School's The Purchasing Agent for the City of Greenbelt will Purim receive sealed bids for: Bid No. 2002-1 celebration. Buddy Attick Park Restroom Facilities until Monday, April 1, 2002 at 10:00 AM, at which time they will be PHOTO COURTESY OF MISHKAN TORAH NURSERY SCHOOL publicly opened and read at the Council Room, Munici- pal Building, City of Greenbelt, 25 Crescent Road, PRELIMINARY AGENDA MEETING Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1886. Bids may be hand OF GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS delivered or mailed as follows: Greenbelt Recycling and Thursday, March 14, 2002 City of Greenbelt Environment Advisory 7:30 p.m. 25 Crescent Road Committee presents: Community Center Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 EARTH DAY T-SHIRT Attn: Purchasing Agent Description: DESIGN CONTEST This year’s theme is: GHI Key Agenda Items The work under Bid No. 2002-1, Buddy Attick Park “PROTECTING Restroom Facilities involves the construction of two build- GREENBELT’S LAKES" • Request for Exception - Use of Surveillance ings containing restroom facilities, which have a total floor Design the City of Greenbelt’s Cameras area of 604 square feet. Work includes stakeout, site official Earth Day 2002 T-shirt! • Guest House Operation Review improvements, utility extensions, landscaping, plumbing, Submit your original design by • State Highway Administration Request electrical, mechanical, paving, masonry and other work 12 noon, Monday, March 11th. incidental to the project. • Administrative Building Renovation Update Mail your design to: REAC, c/o The bidding documents may be obtained at the offices City of Greenbelt, 25 Crescent Regular board meetings are open to members. of the Department of Planning and Community Devel- Road, Greenbelt, MD or bring it opment, 15 Crescent Road, Suite 200, Greenbelt, Mary- to this address and place it in the land 20770, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM drop box. Open to all! The win- daily except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays for a non- ner will receive a 4-pack of tick- GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA refundable fee of $25.00. ets to the National Aquarium in Municipal Building Council Room Baltimore. Info: Cindy Murray A prebid meeting will be held on Monday, March 18, 2002 Reception for ACE Educators - 7:30 p.m. at 301-345-9334. at 10:00 AM, in the office of the Department of Planning Regular Meeting - 8:00 p.m. Supported by the City of March 11, 2002 and Community Development. Attendance at the prebid Greenbelt and the Chesapeake meeting is recommended, but not mandatory. Bay Trust. COMMUNICATIONS The City of Greenbelt encourages all minority, female Presentations and disabled citizen-owned businesses to submit bids DONATION - ACE Educator Award Ceremony for this project. DROP-OFF Petitions and Requests Each must be accompanied by a Certified Check of Bid (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted Bond made payable to the City of Greenbelt in the amount Saturday, March 9th upon by the City Council at this meeting unless Coun- of five (5) percent of the total amount of the bid. 9a.m. - 12p.m. cil waives its Standing Rules.) The City of Greenbelt reserves the right to reject any or Parking lot between the *Committee Reports - Advisory Planning Board (CVS Site Plan) all bids. City Offices and the (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be Community Center. The City of Greenbelt is an equal opportunity employer. approved as recommended by staff, subject to removal The American Rescue Workers from the Consent Agenda by Council.) accepts donations of usable House- LEGISLATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! hold Goods (cloth- The City is looking for volunteers to help construct and plant ing, furniture, small An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article at the Wetland Educational appliances, cur- II, “Financial Affairs,” of the Greenbelt City Code for tains, towels, bed- the Purpose of Updating the Balance to Be Maintained Facility at Greenbelt Lake in ding, books, puz- in the Temporary Disability Reserve Fund (2nd Read- Buddy Attick Park. Service hours ing, Adoption) will be given for any students zles and toys.) An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10, “Licenses, Permits and needing them. Please bring work For further information con- Miscellaneous Business Regulations,” of the Greenbelt gloves. All volunteer days are tact the City of Greenbelt Re- City Code for the Purpose of Revising Requirements Saturdays: March 9, March 16 cycling Office at 301-474-8308. for the Installation, Operation and Permitting of Bur- and April 13. On March 9 and 16, Don’t set your usable house- glar and Hold-up Alarm Systems, and to Add Require- we will be laying flagstone and hold items out for special ments for the Regulation and Licensing of Burglar performing soil work. On April 13, trash collection - make a Alarm Companies Transacting Business in the City we will be planting. Additional planting will be done on the donation to the American (2nd Reading, Adoption) Rescue Workers. An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, “Administration,” Article grand opening celebration of the facility during the Earth Day IV, “Ethics,” of the Greenbelt City Code for the Pur- Celebration on April 20th. Some of the work on the March pose of Updating the Section on Financial Disclosure dates may not be appropriate for children under 12. Light GREENBELT to Reflect the Adoption by the City of a New Position refreshments will be served. See you there! MUNICIPAL / Classification System (1st Reading) PUBLIC OTHER BUSINESS SENIOR ICE CREAM SOCIAL ACCESS Friday, March 15, 1:00-3:00pm CHANNEL 71 - Green Ridge House Admissions and Occupancy Policy Community Center Gymnasium - Proposal to Spray for Gypsy Moths - Proportional Representation - Request for Referral to the Music by Chris Cherry and Steve Brodd Municipal Access Board of Elections Enjoy vintage tunes by Gershwin, Rodgers and 301-474-8000: Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe and more! Free! - Golden Triangle Property to Be Vacated - Response from State Monday, March 11th at 8pm - Anacostia Trails Heritage Area - City Contribution City Council Meeting “live.” *- Reappointment to Advisory Group ADVISORY BOARD/COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Tuesday and Thursday, NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regu- RECYCLING & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY 3/12 & 3/14: lar Council meetings are open to the public, and all interested COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, March 11, 2002, 7p.m., 6pm The Greenbelt Museum citizens are invited to attend. For information, please call 301- Greenbelt Community Center presents “Black Documentary 474-3870. If special accommodations are required to make this Info: Cindy Murray at 301-474-8004 Photographers in New Deal and meeting accessible to any disabled person, please call 301-474- PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a Wartime America” 8000 or 301-474-2046 (TTY) to request such accommodation COMMUNITY MEETING, Tuesday, March 12th at 7p.m., 7:30pm Replay of City Council before 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Windsor Green Community Center. Greenbelt East residents are Meeting encouraged to attend to let the committee know about their con- Kathleen Gallagher cerns. For more information contact Connie Harris at 301-345- Public Access City Clerk 7203. 301-507-6581: Call for Schedule

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Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department. Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. 2 BEDROOM GHI UNITS

Burglary screwdriver. He then left the sulted in paraphernalia charges Greenbelt National Guard Ar- scene in his car. The suspect is alone. The first resident was re- UNDER 47-A Ridge Road mory, February 22, 11:18 p.m., a described as a black male in his leased to the Department of Cor- CONTRACT 17-year-old resident was arrested thirties, 5’6”, 160 lbs., dark com- rections for a hearing before a END/BLOCK - Central air conditioning, screened porch, half- and charged with burglary, as- plexion, hair in dreadlocks, wear- District Court Commissioner; the bath on first floor, attached garage, large addition, fenced yard, sault, and two counts of theft. ing a beige hat with a symbol on second was released on citation wall-to-wall carpeting. $104,900. A man saw him inside the man’s the front. The vehicle is a ma- pending trial. In a third incident, vehicle in the parking lot of the roon 1985 Nissan Maxima four- a D.C. resident, 26, was arrested 46-K Ridge Road Armory. The youth attempted to door, N.Y. tags AXG3478. after a traffic stop revealed pos- flee on foot, assaulting the victim Unattended Child session of marijuana. This sus- in the process, but the victim was Beltway Plaza, February 23, pect was released to the Depart- Frame - WIDE FLOOR PLAN, freshly painted, hardwood floors throughout. Call for more information. $53,900. able to stop him. The youth was 7:40 p.m., a 33-year-old resident ment of Corrections for a hearing taken to Doctors Hospital for of southeast Washington was ar- before a District Court Commis- treatment of injuries received dur- rested after officers found an un- sioner. UNDER 6-F Hillside Road NEW ing the struggle and then released attended two-year-old inside Trespassing CONTRACT LISTING to a relative pending action by Jeeper’s Indoor Playground. The Bennigan’s restaurant, Febru- Brick-END UNIT - If you are looking for pristine, the juvenile justice system. child was attempting to leave the ary 21, 4:51 p.m., a resident of this is the one! Large master bedroom, remodeled kitchen with 6000 block Breezewood Drive, playground. The father returned Mechanicsville, 21, was charged ceramic tile floor, wood burning stove in the living room, new February 25, 7:50 p.m., someone about one hour later and was re- with trespassing after he refused wall-to-wall carpeting, and a wood fence. $89,900. broke into a storage bin and took leased on citation pending trial. to leave the restaurant at the re- a 12-gauge shotgun. Theft quest of the manager. He was UNDER 6-B Hillside Road NEW Beltway Plaza, February 28, 7800 block Walker Drive, Feb- released on citation pending trial. CONTRACT LISTING 10:13 a.m., someone broke into ruary 21, 11:07 a.m., jewelry was Disorderly Conduct the Ice Ice Baby kiosk and took taken from a locked office. Giant Food, February 23, 3:24 Brick - Large master bedroom, separate dining room, central air conditioning (one of the few GHI units with money, as well as into the Dip’n 7800 block Walker Drive, Feb- p.m., a resident, 18, and a non- central air) and an English garden setting. $96,900. Depot kiosk (where money was ruary 27, 4:30 p.m., an unat- resident, 12, were arrested and taken) and into the Gourmet Pop- tended printer was taken from an charged with disorderly conduct NEW corn kiosk (where money was office suite. after they engaged in a physical 25-C Ridge Road LISTING also taken). Beltway Plaza, February 23, fight inside the store, disrupting 7900 block Greenbury Drive, 7:05 p.m., an unattended cellular store operations. Both were re- Block-Wide Floor Plan - This unit has 2 large bedrooms, and an February 22, 3:21 p.m., someone telephone was taken from an un- leased on citation pending trial. extra room on the main floor that can be used as a dining room or entered a residence by forcing known store. Vehicle Crimes den. open the basement door. A video Chevy’s restaurant, February The following vehicles were game player, video games and 27, 5:31 p.m., an unattended reported stolen: a grey 1991 Ford NEW money were taken. purse was taken from a bathroom Escort four-door, Md. tags 8-B Southway LISTING Assault in the restaurant. FZW542, February 21 from the T.G.I. Friday restaurant, Febru- Eleanor Roosevelt High 5900 block Cherrywood Terrace; Frame - Remodeled kitchen and bathroom, wall-to-wall carpet- ary 23, 1:18 a.m., a man appar- School, February 21, 11:45 a.m., a 1989 Toyota Camry four-door, ing, washer/dryer located in utility area, storage shed with ently threw a glass cup at another a 16-year-old was arrested after February 23 from Beltway Plaza electricity. $57,900. patron inside the restaurant dur- allegedly stealing ice cream from which was recovered February 27 ing a fight between several cus- the school and handing it out to from Beltway Plaza; a 1994 tomers. It struck the man in the other students. He was released Oldsmobile Cutlass four-door, head, causing lacerations. Subse- to a guardian pending action by February 27 from the 7700 block quently, a 35-year-old resident of the juvenile justice system. Hanover Parkway was recovered Pikesville was arrested and Sex Offense Arrest the same day by Metropolitan charged with two counts of as- Eleanor Roosevelt High Police in southeast Washington; a sault and disorderly conduct. School, February 21, 11:15 a.m., silver 1997 Mercury Marquis Two officers trying to control an 18-year-old resident of four-door, Md. tags BLOQ. CONGRATULATIONS a large fight at the restaurant Landover was arrested and Seven stolen vehicles were re- were assaulted, and the man also charged with fourth-degree sex covered; one arrest was made. to Judy and Danny Foster on the fought with officers trying to offense after allegedly fondling Vandalism to, thefts from, and sale of your GHI and place him in custody. He was another student. He was released attempted thefts were reported in released to the Department of to the Department of Corrections the following areas: 500 block THANK YOU for doing business Corrections for a hearing before a for a hearing before a District Crescent Road; 43 Court Ridge District Court Commissioner. Court Commissioner. Road; 7900 block Mandan Road; with Jeannie Smith Beltway Car Wash on Drug Arrests Buddy Attick Park; 8200 block Cherrywood Lane, February 22, Two Greenbelt residents, 37 Mandan Court; 7700 block 4:51 p.m., a man was vacuuming and 25, were arrested in separate Hanover Parkway; area of his car with the car radio playing. incidents. The first incident, in Cherrywood Terrace and The victim, a worker at the car the area of Westway and Ridge Springhill Drive; 5900 block wash, asked the suspect to turn Road, resulted in charges of pos- Cherrywood Lane (three inci- the radio down. The suspect be- session of marijuana and para- dents); and 7100 block Mathew came angry, shouting profanities phernalia and the second, in the Street. and threatening the victim with a 7300 block of Mandan Road, re-

The Department is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a COMING suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the blotter. Citizens may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Drug Tip Line at 301-507-6522. Victims of the theft of lawn ornaments, tools, lawn mowers, etc., should contact Criminal Investigations at 301-507-6530. Some items have been SOON recovered and police would like to return them to owners.

Maglev Meetings Scheduled in March 2 BEDROOM Corridor alternatives for the at speeds in excess of 240 miles Manager for the MTA. “We en- FRAME Baltimore-Washington Magnetic per hour. Maglev is being con- courage you to attend one of six (END/WIDE Levitation (Maglev) Project are sidered as a technology to con- meetings that will be held undergoing a screening process to nect downtown Baltimore and throughout the region and give us FLOOR PLAN) determine which alternatives to Washington, D.C., an approxi- your comments on the project continue for further study. Three mately 40-mile long corridor, and the benefits and concerns of alternative alignments will be pre- with service also to BWI Airport. each proposed alignment.” sented for review at public meet- The Baltimore-Washington Area meetings include one on ings beginning in mid-March. Maglev Project is one of two March 14 at Laurel High School, Following these meetings, the projects under consideration by 800 Cherry Lane, from 4:30 to 8 Maryland Transit Administration the Federal Railroad Administra- p.m. and one on March 20 at (MTA) of the Maryland Depart- tion (FRA) to receive federal Buck Lodge Middle School, 2611 Commission Only - No Extra Fees ment of Transportation, which is funds for construction. Buck Lodge Road, Adelphi, from responsible for studying Maglev Three alignments are being 4:30 to 8 p.m. Jeannie Smith, GRI for this region, will determine evaluated: the Baltimore-Washing- If unable to attend a meeting, Quality and Personal Service which alternatives should con- ton Parkway parallel, the I-95 the public may send comments tinue or be eliminated through parallel and the Amtrak parallel until April 5 to Maryland Transit 301-345-1091 the Environmental Impact State- alignments. Administration, Office of Plan- ment (EIS) process. “This is a great opportunity to ning, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maglev vehicles are operated receive input from the public as MD 21202-1614, or send your by a non-contact electromagnetic we continue our technical and comments to the website at support system that lifts, guides environmental studies,” said www.bwmaglev.com. and propels the vehicle forward Diane Ratcliff, Environmental

GNR 030702 print.pmd 8 3/7/2002, 1:18 PM Thursday, March 7, 2002 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 bors. Her yard was always kept a family she had once ironed for, Greenbelt Pioneer Eleanor Ritter neat by her children and grand- Susan Weisel and Robert children. They visited her often Ollinger. and she them. Ritter’s family brought her to Leaves Home of 64 Years Ritter was active in the Parent Greenbelt to see the holiday Teachers Association, Greenbelt decorations the new owners put by Helen Hindt Golden Age Club, and Greenbelt on the house. She was also in- Community Church. She ironed vited in to see Christmas decora- It was a beautiful day, great-great grandchildren. There for families in the community for tions inside the house. September 17, 2001 was sorrow too, when their many years until age 91, some- Now she is living with her when Pioneer Greenbelter daughter Louise died in 1953. times in her house, sometimes in daughter Helen in Forestville. Eleanor Harris Ritter, age Later Charles Ritter died only a theirs. An outgoing person, she On March 17, she will celebrate 95, moved out of the year and a half after retiring from enjoyed visiting with the families her 96th birthday. She would house which had been the Government Printing Office when they picked up their laundry. like to hear from her friends in her home for nearly 64 in 1968. But the love and care When it came time to leave, Greenbelt. Her address is 7904 years. Eleanor Ritter received from her she was pleased that her house Jordan Park Blvd., Forestville, Born and raised in family was obvious to the neigh- was purchased by the daughter of MD 20747-3758. Harrisburg, Pa., Ritter met her husband Charles while he was in the U.S. Army and they married You're Invited To A FREE February 3, 1926. In July 1935, Charles came LIVING TRUST to Washington, D.C. to work for the Government SMITH JEANNIE BY PHOTO As a remembrance of her home, Seminar Printing Office. He had Greenbelt Homes maintenance worker read in the paper about Roger Bonifacio gave her the lock New Estate Tax Laws Explained! the building of Greenbelt from her front door. and a friend drove him Find Out How To Avoid Probate Costs And Protect Your Assets - out so he could see about renting but instead walked around So Your Estate Will Pass On To Your Family, Intact! a house. On November 30, 1937 Greenbelt and also used public he and his family moved into transportation. Presented by: The Downs Law Firm, P.C. their new home in the 6 Court of Their children attended school Hillside Road. By that time there in Greenbelt and their oldest SEMINAR LOCATIONS IN MARCH 2002 were three children, Louise, 11, daughter graduated from and twins Helen and Harvey, Greenbelt High School while her LAUREL LAUREL GREENBELT three. Ritter stayed home and sister who was eight years Tuesday, March 19 Thursday, March 21 Tuesday, March 19 devoted her life to the care of her younger graduated from North- 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 6:45 -8:45 p.m. children. (Refreshments) (Refreshments) (Refreshments) western High School. Their son Laurel Library Best Western Maryland Inn Greenbelt Library As members of a planned joined the army. 507 7th Street 15101 Sweitzer Lane 11 Crescent Road community the family utilized the The family grew to include Greenbelt system of inner walk- five grandchildren and later 11 COLLEGE PARK BELTSVILLE ways. They never drove a car great-grandchildren and four Tuesday, March 26 Monday, March 25 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Refreshments) (Refreshments) BLOOD DRIVE The Holiday Inn Beltsville Library March 15, 2002 10000 Baltimore Avenue 4319 Sellman Road 12:00noon - 6:00pm Springhill Lake Recreation Center. Attend one of these seminars and receive a complimentary, one-hour private consultation. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department, Please call our 24-Hour Seminar Reservation Line at 301-776-7900 to reserve a seat. Our main office is at 416 Main Street in Laurel, with satellite offices in Waldorf and Bethesda. Springhill Lake Apartments, and the American Red Cross. To make an appointment please call Janet Goldberg at Visit our website at www.tomstrust.com 301-397-2212.

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GNR 030702 print.pmd 9 3/7/2002, 1:18 PM Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 7, 2002 SHA to Study Need General Plan Is For Noise Barriers Subject of Hearing City Manager Michael The Prince George’s County McLaughlin told council that the Council and the Prince George’s State Highway Administration County Planning Board of the LASSIFIED (SHA) will initiate a study (as- Maryland-National Capital Park C and Planning Commission will sessment) of the Greenbelt area AUTOMOTIVE NOTICES to determine if it qualifies for hold a joint public hearing on the noise barriers. It will take about Preliminary General Plan for RATES 1994 FORD ESCORT WAGON – 69K HELP FORM A COMPUTER LAB. a year to complete the work. Prince George’s County. CLASSIFIED: $3.00 miles, all new tires & front brakes, MD Write Dennis at [email protected]. inspected, $3,800. 301-345-2032. They will be checking on when The public hearing will take minimum for ten words. GOSPEL EXPLOSION!!! Friday areas were built; when changes, place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 15¢ for each additional OLDSMOBILE-90 88 ROYAL SE- night, March 15 at Eleanor Roosevelt were made to the Beltway; and March 26, in the first floor coun- word. Submit ad with DAN – blue 4-dr V6 excellent condi- High School in Greenbelt, 6 to 9 p.m., determine if Greenbelt qualifies. cil hearing room at the County payment to the News Re- tion. $2000. 301-441-1947. featuring: Steppers for Christ, poems, music, Gospel message and much There will be an opportunity Administration Building in Upper view office by 10 p.m. for public review and comment Marlboro. Project staff will be DAY CARE more! Free to all! Sponsored by: Tuesday, or to the News C.I.A. (Christians in Action). All are once they get some baseline data. available to answer questions in LICENSED DAY CARE – All ages, Review drop box in the welcome to join with us for a fun time the hearing room lobby beginning pre-school program, structured educa- Co-op grocery store be- of Christian fellowship! Jesus still Greenbelt News Review tional programs, computer programs. at 6 p.m. saves! God is good! has TWO CARRIER Individuals who wish to speak fore 7 p.m. Tuesday, or Hot nutritious meals. 301-345-4247. ROUTES OPEN at the hearing should contact the mail to 15 Crescent Rd., REAL ESTATE – RENTAL Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD LOVING LICENSED CHILDCARE in the core of Greenbelt. M-NCPPC Public Affairs Office 20770. home provider – Safe, fun, educational ROOMMATE WANTED – old at 301-952-4584, TTY 301-952- environment, nutritious meals. Call Call Ian Tuckman BOXED: $8.10 col- Greenbelt. Call 301-345-0141 leave 301-459-5624 3796, to register in advance. now. 301-552-2502. message. Written comments will be ac- umn inch. Minimum 1.5 cepted until April 5 and should inches ($12.15). Dead- HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE – SALE Home & Business be addressed to Elizabeth M. line 10 p.m. Monday. FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, LIVE-IN, FLORIDA RAMBLER – $110,000, 3 Improvements Hewlett, chair, Prince George’s NEEDED: Please in- LIVE-OUT. Seeking experienced bedrooms, 2 baths, 1700 sq. ft. (heated WISLER CONSTRUCTON County Planning Board, 14741 clude name, phone num- companions/caregivers to assist elderly and central air), 2 car garage, in- in their homes. Greenbelt and sur- Drywall • Painting • Carpentry Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Up- ber and address with ad ground sprinkler system, 35 miles per Marlboro, MD 20772. copy. Ads not considered rounding areas. Top hourly, daily north of Tampa. Call Jeannie, 301- • Acoustical Ceiling • Tile • Etc. accepted until published. wage. 301-490-9050. 442-9019. Licensed • Bonded • Insured LOST & FOUND FREE! SEARCH over 10,000 homes MHIC #40475 301-345-1261 for sale in Prince George’s and Mont- FOUND: Earring on Lake path. 301- gomery County online at www.homes- 474-4527. in-md.com. The News Review Needs Volunteers ZEUS ELECTRIC LOST: MALE SIAMESE CAT on Custom Quality Work Done w/ Pride! COMING IN APRIL – GHI brick 2 • A computer savvy night owl to type Parkway. Reward offered. Call 301- No job too small. bedroom middle unit with 11x17 mas- 345-7383. Tuesday nights during March. Service work and new homes. ter bedroom. Remodeled kitchen and • Reporters to cover Springhill Lake issues. ALL work done by Master Electrician MERCHANDISE bath. Separate dining room. Pergo 1st Insured Lic. #1142 Pr. Geo. floor; oak upstairs. Stacked W/D, ceil- Please call Eileen at 301-513-0482 TOP SOIL & CLEAN FILL DIRT – ing fans, A/C, attic, shed. Brickwork or Mary Lou at 301-441-2662. 301-622-6999 Available for residential homes. Will in both yards. Other nice touches. grade. Please call Pete, 301-614-9034. Rehab loans paid off. Co-op fee $302. 2-C Northway. 301-474-2219.

Traditional Monuments Cremation Law Offices of Agnes C. Powell, P.C. SERVICES Funerals Service Tax Law Consultant COMPUTER – Repairs, upgrades and software installation. Tom, 301-474- Donald V. Borgwardt 8957-A Edmonston Road 1401. Greenbelt, MD 20770 HOME MOVIES – Slides, pictures Funeral Home, P.A. 301-982-0275 Fax 301-474-0650 transferred to VHS, tape repair; pho- Family owned and operated tos from videos; personal calendars • Estate Planning from your photos. HLM Productions, 4400 Powder Mill Rd. • Controversies with I.R.S. Inc. 301-474-6748. Beltsville, Md. 20705-2751 Pre-Need Counseling • Elder Care (301) 937-1707 By Appointment Admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia INCOME TAX Also available for seminars on the above topics PREPARATION PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED Old Greenbelt Citgo Going Home Cremation Service REASONABLY PRICED Dave Meadows Beverly L. Heckrotte, P.A. CALL: RANDOLPH C. SPRINGER Personalized Professional CPA MST Service Manager Dignified Affordable 301-345-1293 Maryland State Inspections 301-854-9038 or 1-866-728-HOME Call for your FREE information package TAXES Oil Changes, Batteries 301-474-0046 • 24-hour service specializing in direct cremation • TAX PREPARATION Brakes, Shocks, Tires 20 Southway • Arrangements made in the convenience of your home or office • TAX PROBLEM Exhausts & Tune-Ups Greenbelt, MD • Return of the urn and memorial merchandise to your home • Serving Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia RESOLUTIONS MD State Lottery 20770 • PRIOR YEARS, • Open 24 Hours for Gas and Snacks • Visit us at www.GoingHomeCremation.com FEDERAL, ALL STATES • IRS LICENSED MORYADAS CITY OF GREENBELT, MD ASSOCIATES, LLC JOB OPENINGS (301) 474-9427

Job Security! Great Benefits! Helping People! PRIDE! Police Officer Candidates ($29,120), Certified Police Officers ($31,428), Dispatchers ($25,896) and Cadets ($21,486). Enjoy a career where every day is different from the last. HS Diploma or GED, GREENBELT SERVICE drug screen, test and background investigation required. Laborer: $7.50/hr. To assist the refuse crew and fill-in on other crews CENTER as needed. M-F, 7:30-4:00 pm. Refuse/Recycling Collector-Driver: $10.29/hr. To collect refuse/ Auto Repairs recyclables and to drive collection truck when needed. Must have MD & Road Service Class B CDL with good driving record. The City of Greenbelt is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply in A.S.E. Certified Technicians person at: City of Greenbelt Personnel Office, 25 Crescent Road, Maryland State Inspections Greenbelt; download a WordPerfect version of our Employment Appli- 161 CENTERWAY ROAD cation from our website or call our job-line at 301-474-1872 to request GREENBELT, MD 20770 required application be mailed to you. (301) 474-8348

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Leonard and Holley Wallace D ADVERTISING 301-982-0044 YARDS – leaves taken away and lawn SERVICES seeded. Spring special most GHI units WANTED Realty 1 In Roosevelt Center TM NEED A HOUSE SITTER? Mature, $40.00. Pat 301-213-3273. SEEKING MARKETING ADVICE – Your Greenbelt Specialists refs., care for pets, plants. Call 301- HAULING – small jobs, reasonable The Greenbelt Community Mediation Since 1986 474-2192. rates. Care and expediency for all jobs. Board seeks assistance in marketing its 301-213-3273. services to the community. Can you JACKIE’S CLEANING – No job too give us some pro bono advice? If so, Graduate - Realtor’s Institute Certified Residential Specialist big or small. Estimates. 301-731- GOT SKILLS? Advertising in the call Roya Bauman at 301-474-3720. 0115. News Review is inexpensive and gets your message out to all of Greenbelt. NEED ATTENTION FAST? Adver- HOME HEALTH AIDE – Personal tise here and get results! 1 Bedroom Upper Level Home care, errands, transportation, book- Refinished hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen and more. End unit keeping. Stay at home with help. Call Ellen Atkinson, 410-992-3255. with private stairway and extra windows for more light. $44,900 Potpourri BONDING ACE HOME IMPROVEMENTS – PSYCHOTHERAPY Drywall, painting, siding (free esti- Anonymous Christian 3 Bedroom End Unit with HUGE Corner Lot mates). Jay, 301-332-8920. COUNSELING CENTER support for hurting people. Frame end unit with one of the largest yards in GHI. New Dishwasher, HAULING – Small jobs preferred. Questioning personal signi- • Separation/Divorce countertops and upgraded kitchen & hardwood floors - coming soon! Can move apt. or small GHI home. ficance? Come and meet with • Depression/Grieving Best rates. 301-213-3273 other Christians who combine •Feel better/Enjoy life RUGS – Small GHI homes, $40. prayer, scripture, praise and 3 Bedroom Block with Addition & Extra Bath Ginny Hurney, LCSW-C Cleaned & deodorized. 301-213-3273 real relationships. This large-floorplan block townhome has an addition with half bath on Thursdays - 7:00 to 8:30 PM LIGHT MOVING, hauling & odd (301) 595-5135 the first floor. A/C’s and ceiling fans. Convenient! $93,900 U.C. at Greenbelt Baptist Church jobs. Call Quincy 301-345-1007. HELP for WOMEN and MEN STATE MOVERS – Moving? Wanna Lakewood move a room, office, apartment, house, etc.? Call 301-345-8323. Good rates. You’ll love the large backyard with this rambler in the heart of original Greenbelt. This 3 br 1 1/2 ba detach. home is for you! $168,900 U.C. INDEPENDENT FLOORING CON- TRACTOR – Bill Barber. Carpet, vi- nyl, ceramic, wood. Call for all your Boxwood Village flooring needs. Always the best for less. 301-860-1881. This sharp split-foyer home has lots of space for you and your family. Large deck and backyard. 5 bedrooms and 3 baths at $194,900 U.C. CLEANUP – yards cleaned of leaves. Seeded if necessary $40.00. End units slightly more. Pat 301-213-3273. 3 Bedroom Brick Townhome Great location with fenced backyard. Lots of improvements including $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ CENTERWAY TAX laundry facilities on the top floor. Newer dishwasher. $96,900 SOLD & ESTATE SERVICE 111 Centerway Suite 204 2 Bedroom home near Roosevelt Center Roosevelt Center Wide floorplan with lots of improvements. Fenced backyard with shed. Year-Round Service NOTARY Licensed MHIC Walking distance to Roosevelt Center. Will be available soon. $53,900 Regina O’Brien, Enrolled Agent Bonded #7540 301-345-0272 Insured $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 2 Bedroom Townhome With Major Upgrades Breakfast bar, new cabinets, new countertops, dishwasher, new hard- Mishkan Torah wood flooring and more. Fenced backyard & large shed. $57,900 U.C. Nursery HOME REMODELING SPECIALIST School Replacement Windows • Siding • Roofing 2 Bedroom Townhome Fall '02 Registration Repairs • Florida Rooms • Decks • Painting Nice location at the edge of Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Owner installing new countertops and kitchen flooring. Available soon - call. $54,900 is now open for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Kitchens • Additions • Bathrooms We welcome children of all backgrounds. 10 Ridge Road • Greenbelt, MD BRICK - BLOCK - CONCRETE 301-474-4224 • 301-277-8615 Free Estimates/Town References 3 Bedroom Townhome With 2 Additions “Serving Greenbelt For 30 Years” This GHI home has 2 front additions; one used as a study and the other as a laundry/storage room. Remodel. kit. & more. Coming Soon! Real Estate Call Dick Gehring 301/441-1246 Selling? or Buying? 8303 58th Ave. • Berwyn Heights, MD Call George Cantwell Remodeled Townhome 301-490-3763 This 2 bedroom townhome has refinished hardwood floors, ceramic State of Maryland tiled bathroom remodeled kitch., shed & fenced yard. $59,900 SOLD Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program 2 Bedroom End Unit Certified Emissions Repair Facility Close to woods, playgrounds and more. One of the largest yards in GHI; completely fenced. Major renov. being compl. $59,900 SOLD Greenbelt Auto & Truck Repair Inc. Facility #5459 End Unit with Addition 159 Centerway Road This 2 bedroom townhome with corner lot has an addition with an Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 extra half-bath on the main level. Immac. condition! $77,900 SOLD • Therapeutic Massage • Facials • Waxing 301-982-2582 • Make-up Design Charlestown Village • Gift Certificates Available www.greenbeltautoandtruck.com 2 Bedroom condominium on one level; no steps! End unit with extra • Corrective Peels windows is bright and airy. New heat & a/c system. $72,000 SOLD Hours: A.S.E. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-9; Master Certified Technicians Brick Townhome - Large Corner Lot Tues. 1-9; Sat. 9-6 A complete service facility equipped to One of the largest yards in GHI. This 2 bedroom home has been com- 143 Centerway perform all service requirements that your pletely remodeled; it even has central air! Garage incl. $99,900 U.C. Greenbelt, MD 20770 manufacturer recommends to comply with Phone 301-345-1849 Charlestown Village Preventive Maintenance service sched- A great price on this 1 bedroom home in Greenbelt. Park right in front Also providing ules & extended warranty programs! Also, of your home, and enjoy single-level living - no steps! $59,900 SOLD therapeutic massage at the Tennis Center routine repairs that keep your vehicles op- at College Park erating safely and reliably. U.C.=Under contract; seller may consider back-up offers 301-779-8000

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HISTORIC continued from page 1 Also mentioned was city control would not have been approved reflect the hole in the doughnut.” of its buildings, lands and public under the guidelines. In addition, Council approved staff’s There are 38 buildings (called projects also supported revising right-of-ways, although the report it listed the following future fourth option - to defer action for non-contributing resources) that the boundaries of the district to notes that “some in the commu- projects as ones that could be im- an historic district designation. have been determined to not be include only GHI property while nity have expressed the view that pacted by historic district desig- Meanwhile, staff is to work with historic because they were built those who valued regional control the local historic district designa- nation: Public Works expansion, the HPC staff to revise the guide- at a later time. The Greenbelt strongly felt that city property tion is necessary to protect the observatory at Northway Fields, lines for clarity and reformatting, Library, the Greenbelt fire station, must be included within the dis- historic community from insensi- the composting area at the end of identify to what level city the Youth Center, and Green trict. As such, the APB recom- tive actions of the City Council Northway, parking improvements projects would be subject to HPC Ridge House are some of these mended to the council only that it and city staff,” an argument on Northway, the skateboarding review, ensure that there are no non-contributing resources. adopt a city historic district pres- which staff believes to be “spe- park, gateway signs, Jaycee club- conflicts with other regulations, APB Report ervation plan that would establish cious.” house, recreation facility improve- and consider other alternatives The Advisory Planning Board a formal mechanism for review- The staff report goes into de- ments and traffic calming efforts. such as a new tax credit program advises the council in its report ing city projects with regard to tail with problems found with the Also, council’s December ap- for which GHI may already that local historic district differs preservation issues. All other draft guidelines prepared by GHI. proval of relocating benches at qualify as property within a na- greatly from the national land- board motions failed for lack of a Many deal with problems of how Roosevelt Center and adding light tional historic district. mark designation. It will give majority vote. the guidelines might relate to poles would be subject to historic the county added authority to Staff Report non-GHI property. Some of the review by the county, as would regulate city property and require The APB had received a staff buildings at Roosevelt Center, adding surveillance cameras. that all city projects conform to report prepared by the Depart- apartment buildings on Crescent Staff proposed four options for the historic district guidelines as ment of Planning and Community and Parkway near the center, and the council to consider. The first, administered by the Historic Pres- Development prior to its delibera- private homes on Forestway as to pursue full designation as a lo- GREENBELT ARTS CENTER ervation Commission (HPC). tions. This report was subse- well as city facilities are particu- cal historic district, was the only presents The APB found the proposed quently twice revised before its larly impacted by the guidelines. option opposed by staff. The sec- guidelines prepared for GHI to be consideration by the council. Property owners on Forestway ond option was to decline the op- The Fifth Sun “so complex and heavily The report notes that in Annapo- and apartment owners have ex- portunity to pursue designation as weighted to GHI property that lis, Laurel and Rockville where pressed their concern about being a local historic district on the ba- by Nicholas Patricca the broader issues of concern that there are historic districts, the cit- included in the district. Of the sis that the request came from The story of the people and the forces affect all property owners are not ies administer the local historic Forestway homes, which were GHI and that GHI can pursue that transformed an ordinary man clearly defined.” districts because they have full built at the same time as other such designation by itself without into a courageous leader. The board also found that a planning and zoning authority. original homes by a steel com- including other private or city March 8, 9 at 8:00pm number of city projects recently Greenbelt has been seeking such pany as an experiment in prefab- properties. The third option was General Admission $10 Sr. Cit./Students $8 completed or planned would not authority from the state legisla- ricated steel housing, only one for the city to pursue a designa- conform to these guidelines, cit- ture, but without success to date. has not been altered so as to be tion for the GHI property only. 123 Centerway Greenbelt, MD ing perpendicular parking on In its introduction, the staff re- unrecognizable as originally built. City staff notes that the HPC staff Reservations 301-441-8770 Ridge Road, bicycle lanes on port states that “It has been, and The draft guidelines propose that believes that this option “would Crescent Road, Buddy Attick continues to be staffs’ opinion those altered be classified as non- Park restroom facility and city that the majority of the historic contributing resources, but that signs. “In those instances where district preservation objectives the one that has not been OFFICIAL NOTICE a project does not conform to de- served through local historic dis- changed be left as historic. The sign guidelines, the project would trict designation can be accom- report notes that this is inconsis- Resolutions to Revise the be referred to the HPC . . . it plished without designation of a tent with what has been done in City Charter Related to would be up to the HPC to de- county enabled, administered and GHI where many homes have Employee Appeals and Grievances cide whether [a permit] should be controlled district in Greenbelt.” been substantially altered in ap- approved,” the report states. In fact, it claims, many are al- pearance but remain classified as While the APB majority ready in place. Among these are contributing resources. Staff rec- agrees that city projects should be façade easements for original ommends that there should be At its February 25, 2002, regular meeting, the City Council adopted two subject to review under historic buildings at Roosevelt Center, equitable treatment for all in the resolutions to amend the City Charter. As required by state law, these preservation guidelines and the state and county historic review district, which would mean that resolutions will be posted in their entirety for forty (40) days, until April 6, city should adopt an historic for work at the Greenbelt Com- all Forestway homes would be 2002, at the Municipal Building. They can also be found on the City’s Web preservation plan, it is divided on munity Center, GHI control of its classified as contributing re- site at http://www.ci.greenbelt.md.us. Copies may also be requested from whether or not this review should members through its handbook, sources subject to the stricter the City Clerk. The charter amendment resolutions will become effective on be placed with the county. As a the zoning of historic property in control of historic preservation. April 16, 2002, unless a proper petition to submit the amendment(s) to the City Projects result, those members who valued the R-P-C (Rural Planned Com- voters on a referendum is filed by April 6, as permitted by law. This notice the importance of the city main- munity) zone which includes a The staff report notes the city is to provide a fair summary of both resolutions. taining its control over city plan, and city code enforcement. projects that APB determined At its February 11, 2002, regular meeting, Council introduced for first Ranked #1 Nameplate in reading an ordinance to revise the process described in Article VI, Chapt. ® Sales Satisfaction by 13, of the City Code for appeals and grievances by employees of the City of Greenbelt. This ordinance will be considered for adoption at the J.D. Power and Associates. meeting of April 22, 2002, following the effective date of the charter J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Sales Satisfaction Study.SM Study Saturn based on a total of 46,364 consumer responses. www.jdpower.com. resolutions. The draft ordinance is posted at the Municipal Building and gives you choices on the City’s Web site. Copies may also be requested from the City Clerk. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ FIVE STSTFIVE ARARAR Charter Amendment Resolution No. 2002-3 † SAFETY RARASAFETY TING**TING**TING** M.S.R.P. ® A Resolution of the City of Greenbelt, Adopted Pursuant to the Authority of SL1 M.S.R.P. includes: • Theft-deterrent system • OptionalM.S.R.P. includes:automatic • Dent-resistant panels Article XI-E of the Constitution of Maryland and Section 13 of Article 23a of $202 Down* • Optional automatic • Theft-deterrent system transmission • EPA-estimated mpg of transmission • Dent-resistant panels the Annotated Code of Maryland, (2001 Replacement Volume as Amended), $ $202 per month • Optional• Optional air air conditioning conditioning • EPA-estimated27 city/37 highway mpg of • • Optional CD player 27city/37 highway Title, “Corporations-Municipal,” Subtitle “Charter Amendments,” to Amend 14on a 2002,515 Saturn SL1 Optional CD player the Charter of the City of Greenbelt Found, in Whole or in Part, in the on a 2002 Saturn SL1. Compilation of Municipal Charters of Maryland (1983 Edition as Amended), as Prepared by the Department of Legislative Reference Pursuant to Chapter M.S.R.P. includes: † M.S.R.P. TM M.S.R.P.• Automaticincludes: transmission • Anti-lock• Anti-lock Braking Braking System System 77 of the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland of 1983, by Repealing L100 • Air conditioning with Traction Control M.S.R.P. • Automatic transmission with Traction Control • Eight-speaker CD player • Dent-resistant front and Re-enacting with Amendments Employee Relations Board Section • •Air Head conditioning Curtain Air Bags* fenders• Dent-resistant and door panelsfront • •Eight-speaker Power Windows CD player • Saturnfenders Security and door System: panels 12(d), Titled “Powers” • Cruise Control Automatic power door $ • * $17,495 Head Curtain Air Bags locks, remote keyless entry 16,870 system with alarm activation. Panic/alert Charter Amendment Resolution No. 2002-4 on a Special2002 Saturn Edition L100. button feature and trunklid release A Resolution of the City of Greenbelt, Adopted Pursuant to the Authority of Article XI-E of the Constitution of Maryland and Section 13 of Article 23a of

M.S.R.P. includes: the Annotated Code of Maryland, (2001 Replacement Volume as Amended), M.S.R.P. for the FWD 4 includes: • Fold-flat front † TM • Five-speed manual • Fold-flat front M.S.R.P. VUE • M.S.R.P. Five-speed transmission manual with passengerpassenger seat seat Title, “Corporations-Municipal,” Subtitle “Charter Amendments,” to Amend transmission front-wheel withdrive • Power• Steel Sunroofspaceframe • Electric power steering the Charter of the City of Greenbelt Found, in Whole or in Part, in the • 16-inch• alloy wheels and tires front-wheel• Air conditioning drive • Power16-inch Package wheels includes and tires †† • Electric• 63.5 total power cubic steering feet windows,• Roof-rack locks crossbars and more Compilation of Municipal Charters of Maryland (1983 Edition as Amended), $ of cargo space †† $16,995 • • Roof-rack• crossbars Air conditioning Side step bars • Side step bars as Prepared by the Department of Legislative Reference Pursuant to Chapter on a ,2002 Saturn VUE • 63.5 total cubic feet 17 355 • Limited production on aSports 2002 SaturnPlus PackageVUE. of cargo space 77 of the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland of 1983, by Repealing and Re-enacting with Amendments Section 36, Related to the City Manager,

*Payment†Tax, based title, on a license 2002 SL1 and with other a MSRP optional of $14,515. equipment Thirty-eight are extra. monthly Each payments retailer setstotal its$7,676 own at price, 12% whichAPR. Buyer may differhas option from to the sell price vehicle above. to lending in- Titled “Same–Powers” stitution†† andRetailer pay a–installed $250 disposal accessory. fee plus*Head any wearCurtain charges Air and Bags mileage are designed of $.20 toper help mile reduce over 39,000 the risk miles ofhead or buyer and may neck refinan injuriesce tothefront final and39th rearballoon seat payment of $6,386.60.occupants All offers on require the near lender side approval. of certain Must side-impact take delivery collisions.Always from Saturn of useBowie safety by belts3/31/02. and **Based proper on child NHTSA restraints. crash ©tes2002t resultsSaturn from Corporation. 2/2001. The charter resolutions are necessary to amend the Charter to be consistent with the amendment proposed by ordinance to the City Code. The primary purpose of the two above-titled resolutions is to clarify the distinctions Saturn of Bowie between appeals and grievances and to clearly establish that appeals are New Saturns, Used Cars, Trucks and SUVs only for cases of dismissal, suspension or demotion. Rt. 301 at Rt. 50 SALES HOURS: Monday thru Friday 9a.m. to 9p.m.; Saturday 9a.m. to 6p.m. For additional information, call the City Clerk at 301-474-8000.

Visit888-303-8374 us at our website at www.saturnofbowie.com Kathleen Gallagher, City Clerk A Different Kind of Company . . . A Different Kind of Car

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