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Concerns over Maglev Project Residents, Law Enforcement Overpower Supporters’ Claims by Eugene “Jesse” Nash IV Celebrate Safe Neighborhoods by Leslie M. Cummings and Eugene “Jesse” Nash IV On Thursday, August 8, the with the same skepticism for the Greenbelt East Advisory Coalition project with which they arrived. Greenbelt neighborhoods cel- (GEAC) hosted an information David Henley, a project director ebrated National Night Out on meeting on the proposed maglev for BWRR, presented his com- Tuesday, August 6. The national project at Hunting Ridge Condo- pany’s plans for the project. In- event is now observed by thou- miniums, under which the train terruptions followed in challenge sands of communities in all 50 would travel at an average depth to many of Henley’s statements. states and has its origins in the of 140 feet. A Goddard Space Flight Cen- nascent neighborhood watch pro- The maglev would take com- ter scientist, who preferred not grams that sprung up in the early muters from Washington to Balti- to be identified, stood against 1970s. For Greenbelt, the event more in 15 minutes by levitating the voices of doubt “to ask good meant an evening of police in- the train over its tracks using questions.” He didn’t find most teracting with community, good magnets. Part of the route would arguments against the maglev food, games and prizes, all be- be enclosed in a tunnel with the persuasive enough to counter the fore the rain started. remainder running above ground. potential technological advance- Greenbriar and Glen Oaks Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail ment. At Hanover Parkway, National (BWRR) is the company trying to A diverse set of speakers pre- Night Out meant hot dogs, chips develop the maglev project. sented on aspects of the proj- and ice cold beverages avail- IV NASH EUGENE "JESSE" BY PHOTO The tone of the meeting was ect from political to engineer- able for everyone, courtesy of different from the information ing in the face of doubts from Keaon Williams of Franklin Park pets the horse of a National Parks Shoppers Food and Pharmacy. Police officer at National Night Out on August 6. meeting in Riverdale in May, but residents of potentially affected Free giveaways included back- the message seemed the same. to everyone as they arrived. Gift and Emmett Jordan. State Del- See MAGLEV, page 8 to-school items and toys for the Most of the vocal attendees left kids, plus handouts related to cards, donated by multiple spon- egate Alonzo Washington, Coun- emergency preparedness situa- sors, were won during the event. ty Council Chair Todd Turner, tions and personal safety. There Members of the Greenbelt members of the Greenbelt Police was a face-painting station and City Council who stopped by Department, the Bike Patrol and ERHS 2019 Japan Bowl Stars a balloon animal maker for the included Silke Pope, Edward See NIGHT OUT, page 9 Invited to Experience Japan kids. Raffle tickets were given Putens, Colin Byrd, Judith Davis by Julie Rapp City Reboots Roundup Site, Highlights Lighter News Stories by Eugene “Jesse” Nash IV

Este artículo está disponible back up in April with the help of and after Sterling and Palau at- en español en nuestra página a new writer and photographer, tended a social media workshop. web www.greenbeltnewsreview. Jennifer Sterling. Light news, or what Palau com. In the age of the internet, with would describe as the less im- After a nearly five-year hiatus, Millennials and Generation Z- portant, feature-like stories, is the the city has rebooted its “light” ers preferring to read their news staple product of the site. Each news blog with a new staffer online, multiple cities across the week, Palau and Sterling look at and articles about the opening of country have started their own what the different departments PHOTO COURTESY OF VIVIAN CHAN COURTESY PHOTO Hook and Reel, the kickoff of a blogs. But Palau said that the of the city are up to, and then ERHS students Vivian Chan (left), Nicole Chen (middle) and Joselle ladies-only bicycle group and the Greenbelt City Roundup is far try to cover as much as they can Quijano (right) eat lunch in Tokyo, Japan, as part of their trip paid process of putting down the soft from an attempt to keep up with with creative writing and simple for by the Japanese government. base for a playground. the trend of the times because videos for the blog, as most of The Greenbelt City Roundup she keeps it simple and more the city’s departments don’t have Three Eleanor Roosevelt High part of a larger group of ex- (greenbeltcityroundup.com/) first informal than other blogs. their own spokesperson. School (ERHS) students visited change program participants, came into existence through the And it has already picked up “There is so much more to the Japan this summer as part of the visited Japan from July 16 to 24. efforts of the city’s public in- an audience of over 1,700 on the city government than just what Kakehashi exchange program. They engaged with other Japa- formation director, Beverly Pa- email listserv that residents can you see at the city council meet- Vivian Chan, Nicole Chen and nese students, experienced home- lau, who believed that attention opt into. Sterling said that the ings,” Palau said. Joselle Quijano were selected stays, and met senior Japanese needed to be brought to some city’s five social media accounts Then, in addition to the event because of their excellent per- and U.S government officials. of the less serious and pressing have also seen a rise in followers formance in the nationwide 2019 Chan enjoyed randomly stroll- aspects of the city and its staff. since the restart of the publication See ROUNDUP, page 8 Japan Bowl, held this spring. ing and exploring the city with She was also tired of hearing The Japan Bowl is essentially a friends in the morning and night. residents complain that the only quiz competition, testing students’ “It really gave me a feel for the reason they didn’t attend various knowledge of all things Japanese. country and let me see the every- events was that they didn’t know In Japanese, the word Kakehashi day lifestyle of Japanese people,” the events were happening. means building bridges. This she said. Her solution was to create an exchange program is funded by Chan enjoyed watching store informal blog for the city that the government of Japan which owners clean and set up shop and would help humanize its staff and seeks to bring American students watching people bike and walk to bring attention to smaller events to Japan in order to build bridges work. She recalled stepping into that the News Review might not of friendship and cooperation be- convenience stores and exploring cover. The blog first struggled to tween the two countries. the different and often unusual get its wheels in motion, but has Japan Bowl participants com- items available. gained momentum since it started pete as members of a three-per- “Japanese cities are really qui- son team. They have 30 seconds et and clean and the people are to respond to questions asked so honest and mindful,” she said. both in Japanese and English. “It gave me a lot of peace and What Goes On They are tested on their knowl- relaxation that I don’t experience There will be no City Coun-

edge of Japanese culture, society, everywhere.” As a result of the MURCHISON-EDWORDS MARY BY PHOTO daily life, history, geography and trip, she is considering living in cil Meeting or Worksession this week, August 19 to 23. Three Swallowtail butterflies at the pond across from the current events. Japan sometime. Greenbelt Post Office The three ERHS students, as Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 15, 2019

Se Habla Español Letters to the Editor Vaya a nuestra página web greenbeltnewsreview.com Misconception pick up. Keep your grass cut to 3 para ver artículos en español. I read Ms. Conway’s letter in to 4 inches so they have no long the August 8 issue of the News grass to nest in. Feed birds from Review and thought it would hanging feeders; sweep/rake for be a good idea to correct the leftovers every day. misconception. While it’s called The Centers for Disease Con- a “deer tick,” it’s carried by trol and Prevention knows of a mice. Mike McGrath talks about number of natural tick repellents, this almost every year in his many of which you can grow in CARTOON posts at WTOP’s website; here your yard: lavender, garlic, pen- is one: wtop.com/news/2013/04/ nyroyal, sage and any kind of tick-tubes-solving-the-creepy- mint. Add basil, rosemary, bee balm and marigolds, and you sometimes-deadly-problem/. See our website, There are several steps people also repel mosquitoes. Make sure you buy open-pollinated seed and greenbeltnewsreview.com, can take. for articles in Spanish. First, never let your pet roam. these will reproduce themselves They will bring ticks home. year after year. Second, when you take your Another way to control mice pet for a walk, always check for is to encourage owls, but that ticks before going inside. would mean reducing lights in Third, put out Tick Tubes in the city at night. On the other the spring. hand, if we did encourage owls, Fourth, control the mice as we would have fewer crows tear- much as possible without spread- ing into our trash; owls prey on ing poisons for other animals to crow nests. Patricia Heil

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At the Library MyHopeFest August 17 Reel and Meal Features Labor Day Tennis BELT TIVAL N ES E F

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A New Film on Pesticides Social and Picnic G D hours: Monday and Tuesday, 1 L R cited to announce its third an- A B O Summer is when we spend On Saturday, August 31 from to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. nual MyHopeFest, a free family- more time outside enjoying pic- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Greenbelt to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 Participants Sought friendly day, on Saturday, August nics in the yard, visiting the golf Tennis Association (GTA), the p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; For Labor Day Parade 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the course and watching children Greenbriar Condominium Asso- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun- by Jim Tilton Greenbelt Middle School. This play in sports fields. But is it safe ciation and Mayor Emmett Jordan day, 1 to 5 p.m. Make plans now to partic- year’s festival will feature live outside? What role do pesticides will sponsor their annual Labor Teen Advisory Board ipate in the Greenbelt Labor entertainment, a health fair, free that keep the grass green play in Day tennis social at the Green- Monday, August 19: 4 p.m., Day Parade. Community, school food and beverages, haircuts for public health? The documentary briar Condominium tennis courts, ages 13 to 18, limit 15 partici- and government groups; local boys going back to school, a full Ground War, in a screening on 7600 Hanover Parkway. pants. Earn service hours while businesses; political incumbents Kids Zone with a petting zoo and Monday, August 19 at the New GTA will provide drinks, making the local library a great and candidates or even infor- more. Deal Café, will explore such snacks and a cookout with ham- place for teens. Enjoy snacks, mal groups formed just for the Hope Center will also be pro- questions. The free screening will burgers and hot dogs. Bring a meet new people, become a lead- parade are invited to submit a viding school-age children with begin at 7:15 p.m. following an potluck dish to share. The event er. For registration or further parade registration form, obtain- free backpacks filled with back- optional vegan meal, for which is free for GTA members and information, contact the library able from greenbeltlaborday.com/ to-school items. All families and there is a fee, at 6:30 p.m. Greenbriar residents. In case either in person or by calling get-involved/parade-participants. friends are invited to join in this A discussion will be led after of inclement weather, the rain 301-345-5800. Create a float, put together a fun day. the film by those who are ac- date is Sunday, September 1. English Conversation performance, show off an antique Volunteer sign-up, vendor tive in the field of environmental To RSVP or for more informa- Tuesday, August 20: 6 p.m. or otherwise unique vehicle, or sign-up and charitable donations landcare policy development in- tion, send an email to rsvp_gta@ Learning to speak English? Come simply march together display- toward the backpack drive can be cluding Julie Taddeo, a leading outlook.com, call 301-715-3632 and practice speaking English in ing signs advertising your group. done online at myhopefest.com. architect of the Safegrow Takoma or visit greenbelt.com/tennis. a friendly atmosphere with people There will be prizes! Donations are tax deductible. For program, and Luisa Robles, sus- from diverse backgrounds. No All parade participants must more information and the event tainability coordinator for the Call for Volunteers registration required. pre-register no later than Au- schedule, visit myhopefest.com City of Greenbelt and staff liai- The 2019-20 school year is Roberta’s Reads gust 23 by emailing a com- or email [email protected]. son to GreenACES. They will upon us. We all know that kids Tuesday, August 20: 7 p.m., pleted parade application to facilitate discussion about organic are our future and we need to adults. Join library CEO Roberta GreenbeltLaborDayParade@ve- Menu for Senior land care and integrated pest provide them with the keys to Phillips as she conducts a follow- rizon.net. All parade registrations management strategies. success. One way you can help up video discussion with author will be acknowledged with a con- Nutrition Program This program is co-sponsored is by participating in Cookies Kim Michele Richardson about firmation email within a couple The Senior Nutrition Food by Beyond Pesticides, a national at the Bridge. Every weekday her new novel, The Book Woman of days. and Friendship program pro- organization that works with al- at 3:25 p.m., a group of Green- of Troublesome Creek. Call the The 2019 Greenbelt Labor vides lunches for seniors Monday lies in protecting public health belt volunteers meets at the Old library’s administrative office to Day Festival Parade will take through Friday at the Community and the environment, and by the Greenbelt side of the Spellman reserve a seat at 301-699-3500, place on Monday, September 2 Center beginning at noon. Meals Butterfly Brigade and the Green- Overpass to hand out smiles, ext. 6241, as space is limited. from 10 a.m. to noon. The parade must be reserved by 11 a.m. two belt Forest Preserve’s Keep it encouragement and cookies to Weekly Storytimes route is along Crescent Road, days ahead so that enough food Wild citizen committee. weary students returning home Tuesday, August 20: ages 3 from Greenhill Road to South- is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 For more information from Roosevelt High School. to 5, 7 p.m., limit 30 people. way. Participants are asked to ext. 4215. about this program contact Consider joining like-minded vol- Wednesday, August 21: ages new- line up in the staging area along All meals, which provide at [email protected]. unteers to see the impact a half born to 2, 10:15 a.m., limit 15 Crescent Road between Lastner least one-third of Recommended Or go to newdealcafe.com/events/ hour of donated time can yield. babies with parent(s)/caregiver(s); Lane and Greenhill Road between Dietary Allowances for older reel-and-meal. On Facebook go to Call Mowatt UMC at 301-474- ages 2 to 3, 11:15 a.m., limit 30 8 and 9:30 a.m. More detailed adults, include margarine, coffee facebook.com/reelandmealNDC. 9410 and leave a message. Calls people. Thursday, August 22: information is available from the or tea and skim milk. Menus for will be returned. ages newborn to 2, 10:15 and Parade Participants website listed the week of August 19 are as Homeschoolers Meet 11:15 a.m., limit 15 babies with above. follows: parent(s)/caregiver(s). Monday, August 19: baked Monday, September 9 Encourage children to make chicken leg with mushroom gra- Greenbelt homeschoolers will reading a positive experience by At Greenbelt Park vy, whipped potatoes, Brussels hold their first meeting of the bringing them to the library’s sto- Saturday, August 17, Volunteer sprouts, whole-wheat bread, tropi- school year on Monday, Septem- rytimes. Each program contains Trail Crew. Join the Greenbelt cal fruit, apple juice ber 9 at 11 a.m., in the multipur- a mixture of engaging activities volunteer corps to improve the Tuesday, August 20: pork roast pose room of the Youth Center. and age-appropriate stories that park through stewardship projects. with apple glaze, mashed spiced All are welcome to help plan support early literacy. Stop by This is a great opportunity to get yams, green beans, dinner rolls, the year, both children and their the Information Desk immediately outdoors and pay it forward while fresh fruit, orange juice adults. Bring a brown bag lunch prior to each session to pick up working on a trail maintenance Wednesday, August 21: baked and enjoy free play from noon free tickets available on a first- project. Meet at the Park Head- cod loin with Old Bay cream until 1 p.m. Greenbelt home- come, first-served basis. No ad- quarters at 9 a.m. (3 hours). sauce, white beans with arugula schoolers is also a group on vance registration available. Saturday, August 24, Ranger and garden vegetables, whole- Facebook at Facebook/greenbelt Storytime on Screen Demonstration Greenbelt’s Back- wheat roll, fresh fruit, cranberry homeschoolers. Monday, August 26: 10:30 yard, Bladensburg. Just south of juice a.m., ages newborn to 5. Bring Greenbelt on the Penn Rail Line Thursday, August 22: potato a baby, toddler or preschooler to or U.S. Route 1 is the field of soup, Swedish meatballs, penne Writers Group Meets The Greenbelt Writers Group the Community Center (Room Bladensburg, America’s worst pasta, peas and carrots, whole- will meet on Friday, August 16 200) to listen to a story read defeat of the War of 1812, and wheat bread, sliced peaches, at 7:30 p.m. in the Community from the big screen, see a short perhaps the most disgraceful de- cranberry juice Center. All Greenbelt writers are film and complete a craft. Pop- feat ever suffered by the Ameri- Friday, August 23: beef ziti, welcome to participate in this corn will be provided. No regis- can Army. On August 24, 1814, broccoli, hot spiced apples, Italian monthly meeting featuring open tration required. the British Redcoats routed the bread, fruit punch. readings and general discussions. STEM-tastic: UV Kids American troops, which fled in Wednesday, August 28: 4:30 utter panic from the British bayo- nets, abandoning Washington to p.m., ages 5 to 12. Become a PRESENTED BY THE mad scientist by conducting capture, looting, and fire. At- hands-on, fun science experiments tendees will witness blank firings RUDE MECHANICALS using basic scientific principles. with a flintlock musket. Meet at No registration required. the Sweetgum Picnic Area from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. THE COUNTRY WIFE by William Wycherly Sunday, August 25, Greenbelt Directed by Alan Duda Park Walk. Join a 1.2-mile walk in the park along Park Central Thoughtful Discussion Road. Meet at the Sweetgum LAST CHANCE TO SEE At Roosevelt Center Picnic Area at 9:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday Is it possible to find a silver August 16 & 17 -8PM lining to every cloud? Are people who can find them happier? As- Art Share Tickets Available at suming rain clouds don’t come Local artists are invited to GREENBELTARTSCENTER.ORG rolling through, the thoughtful bring 1-3 pieces in any medium discussion group from Maker- on Sunday, August 18 from 2-3 Ticket prices: Space will meet at one of the p.m., and join in a construc- $22 General Admission, umbrella tables at Roosevelt Cen- tive discussion of the work. The $20 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Youth (12 and under with adult) ter on Tuesday, August 20, from meetup will happen in Room 113 7 to 9 p.m. to discuss finding the at the Greenbelt Note: The Country Wife contains adult situations inappropriate for good in bad situations and how Community Cen- young children that affects one’s outlook. Feel ter, 15 Crescent free to join the conversation and Road. Coming Soon to the Greenbelt Arts Center suggest a topic for the following August 30-September 15: The Wild Party week. AUDITIONS - September 9-10: Phantom Tollbooth Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 15, 2019

Grief Support Group In Memoriam Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Next Meets August 20 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Community Hospices offers a Keith R. Bare - Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors discussion on various grief topics facebook.com/mowattumc each third Tuesday evening of Living Out His Values 301-474-9410 every month in the Community Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor Center. Come for informative, by Emmett Jordan supportive and inspirational dis- cussions. All are welcome. On Keith Bare was a long-time Worship Service 10 a.m. August 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 Greenbelt resident and GHI mem- Seek and you will find. p.m., the topic is Experiences ber, living for many years at 39 of Transition at End of Life for Ridge Road. He died on Decem- caregivers and loved ones. Check ber 8, 2018. Mr. Bare lived out his values Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church the whiteboard in the Commu- 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi nity Center hallway for the room through his work as volunteer Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org number. Contact Margaret Ca- for many political and social purso with any questions at 301- causes. He was a dependable Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community 560-6002. volunteer for several Greenbelt organizations. For example, he August 18 10 a.m. worked with adult English as a Check www.pbuuc.org for this week's Kid Stuff Swap Second Language learners as a service information tutor at the Greenbelt Library for August 24 EMMETT JORDAN BY PHOTO a number of years. He was also The Greenbelt Mamas and Pa- Keith Bare pas Group will host a Kid Stuff an active member of the Eleanor ory. Anyone who wishes to Swap on Saturday, August 24 and Franklin Roosevelt Demo- contribute may send donations The Bible Says… from 10 a.m. to noon in Room cratic Club, where he served as c/o the Eleanor and Franklin Walk by the Spirit, and you will not 202 of the Community Center. the board secretary for more than Roosevelt Democratic Club, This is a free community swap of a decade. He was a fixture at carry out the desires of the flesh. P.O. Box 824, Greenbelt, MD clothing, gear and toys aimed at voter registration drives and was Galatians 5:16 20768 or send an email to parents of children ages newborn tireless in canvassing and phone [email protected] to 5 years old. banking for progressive political This is a promise from God. If you want to be successful in for more information. Items should be dropped off campaigns and causes. overcoming the challenges of life, be obedient to God. for sorting in Room 202 on Fri- Mr. Bare enjoyed gardening, day, August 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. cooking, reading, traveling and Sunday Worship Services People should bring extra, had a lifelong love of sports. He New Location 10am @ Greenbelt Elementary School gently used baby and toddler gear was also an avid cyclist and bi- MCFcc.org that is no longer needed. Nothing cycle commuter. stained or overly worn. This is a The Democratic Club is plan- Catholic chance to give a little and get a ning to purchase a bicycle rack Community for the city in Mr. Bare’s mem- little, for free. of Greenbelt Bring a bag to fill. All un- Christian Science Church claimed pieces will be donated to MASS local families in need. Sundays 10 A.M. 8300 Adelphi Road, Interested in helping out? Go Municipal Building Hyattsville, MD to bit.ly/kidstuffswap and fill out ALL ARE WELCOME. the form. "The Lord giveth wisdom." Proverbs Never put a period where a comma should be . . . Greenbelt Community Church Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church Service 10:30 a.m. Worship with us at Join Us this Sunday at Wednesday meeting 7:30 p.m. 10:15 for Greenbelt Baptist Whoever you are and wherever you are on your Spiritual journey, you “Abide in Me” Mishkan Torah Church are welcome HERE. Congregation 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 Biblical 1 Hillside Road, Greenbelt 301-474-6171 Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff Confessional An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali- Reformed tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes your extended family in the 21st century. Gospel Centered ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, 301-474-4322 Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Sunday School Worship Service Evening Service Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. Mass Schedule: Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. 9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Opportunity for leadership development. «101 Greenhill Rd. Greenbelt MD» Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. www.greenbeltbaptist.org Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. 301-474-4212 Interfaith families are welcome. @GreenbeltBaptist Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

Diamond Jubilee! Holy Cross Lutheran Church 6905 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt MD 20715

You are cordially invited to attend the special 75th Anniversary of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Greenbelt, Sunday, August 25 at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Paul Birner, a son of the congregation, now serving King of Kings Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, will be the guest preacher. A reception will follow the service. We look forward to seeing you!

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City Notes Animal Control impounded two stray dogs and a bird, inves- tigated a cruelty complaint and City Information & Events did one Trap/Neuter/Release. One dog, three kittens and two birds were adopted. CITY ELECTION INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR AUGUST 19-23 Public Works continued in- NOMINATIONS FOR 2019 REGULAR CITY Monday, August 19: No City Council Meeting spections of the WSSC water main replacement on Northway. COUNCIL ELECTION Tuesday, August 20 at 5:30pm, SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY Street Maintenance/Special In accordance with Section 14 of the City Charter, a regular COMMITTEE at Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. Details installed a headstone at election will be held in the City of Greenbelt, Maryland, on Tuesday, August 20 at 7:00pm, CHERRYWOOD LANE the Greenbelt Cemetery and as- Tuesday, November 5, 2019, to elect the seven members of COMPLETE AND GREEN STREET PROJECT COMMUNITY sisted contractors with concrete the City Council. MEETING at Springhill Lake Recreation Center, 6101 Cher- work for the new EV stations at rywood Lane Public Works. Any qualified voter of the City may be nominated for the of- Refuse/Recycling collected fice of Member of Council upon filing a nomination petition Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30am, BUSINESS COFFEE at 30.73 tons of refuse and 13.20 with the City Clerk (signed by not fewer than 50 Greenbelt Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. tons of recyclable material. En- resident voters), a written acceptance of the nomination, vironmental staff led the Invasive and other statements that are required by the City Charter or Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30pm ADVISORY PLANNING Plant Removal volunteer event at by law. Required forms and information are available in the BOARD at Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. On the CHEARS Food Forest. Agenda: Pedestrian and Bicycle Subcommittee Update and City Clerk’s office, 25 Crescent Road, beginning Monday, Presentation by Sabra & Associates regarding bicycle facilities on Summer camps drew to a August 19, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. close with fun field trips, enrich- Hanover Parkway ment and performances. NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM Wednesday, August 21: No City Council Meeting Greenbelt Aquatic & Fit- MONDAY, AUGUST 19 THROUGH ness Center hosted a Red Cross This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that course, Water Safety Instructor MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019. a meeting is being held, call 301-474-8000. Recertification Assessment and For additional information, call Bonita Anderson, City welcomed 12 guests from the Clerk, at 301-474-8000, or e-mail American School for the Blind Greenbelt Lake Dam [email protected]. for a visit with games and pizza. Improvements to Begin Mid- August Arts staff hosted a Commu- Project expected to take approximately 7 months to complete nity Art Drop-In on making sock CITY ELECTION INFORMATION WHAT TO EXPECT monkeys. VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR CITY Donations of school supplies Temporary Lake Path for Operation Backpack were ELECTION OCTOBER 7, 2019 Closures welcomed at the Community Greenbelt residents are reminded that to participate in the Lower Lake Level Center. 2019 City Council election—whether as a voter, a candidate (4 to 5 feet) Therapeutic Recreation opened for City Council, or a signer of a petition for a candidate— Construction equipment the Sensory Room for those who want to take a break and de- you must be qualified to vote in Prince George’s County. Construction noise Informational signs will compress, or just to engage the • To register, you must: be posted around the senses. • Be a citizen of the United States of America lake. Senior nutrition served 84 hot • Be at least 16 years of age meals the week of August 5, with • Be domiciled within the corporate limits of the City of FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT THE AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER the Therapeutic Recreation super- Greenbelt as of the date of registration visor hosting and assisting guests. 101 Centerway • Not have been convicted of a felony, or if you have, Friday, August 16 from 8:00pm-9:45pm. Park Rangers attended and facilitated National Night Out, you have completed serving a court-ordered sentence Admittance to the pool will be $5.00 for all families (including including quick packing up be- of imprisonment, including any term of parole or pro- passholders.) Bring your pool toys and the whole family for an fore a storm. The Rangers also bation for the conviction diplomatically assisted a permit- • Not be under guardianship for mental disability evening of fun! ted group that had set up in a VOTER REGISTRATION Entering family must have at least one adult. Families will be reserved space in the wrong park. For information about registering to vote in Prince George’s charged $1.00 for each additional non-family member, with a Rangers helped them move and County, contact the County Board of Elections at 301-430- limit of three non-family members per group. In case of inclem- minimized conflict and disruption ent weather, the event will be moved to the Indoor Pool. between the two groups. 8020 or visit www.elections.state.md.us. Forms for voter registration and address and name change are available at Ciudad de Greenbelt, 25 Crescent Rd. Segundo Piso, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 the Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road, and the Green- Local School Supply belt Library, 11 Crescent Road. Forms are also available on Greenbelt Nursery Project Lists Now Available the city website, www.greenbeltmd.gov. City of Greenbelt, 25 Crescent Rd. Second Floor, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Parents from local schools All forms must be received by the County Board of Elections have a new tool in their back-to- in Upper Marlboro no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 7. Studies show the first three years of a child’s life are school bag of tricks this year, as a critical part of development. all of their schools’ supply lists For additional information, contact Bonita Anderson, City are now posted on TeacherLists. Clerk at 301-474-8000 or [email protected]. com. With just one or two clicks, parents can find their child’s If you are already registered to vote in Prince George’s exact supply list and then click County but have moved or changed your name since the right over to pre-filled shopping last election, you must complete an application to have this This free program is available to: carts on Target, Walmart, Of- information changed.  Families living in the city limits of fice Depot, Amazon or Staples **This can also be done online at www.elections.state.md.us Greenbelt  Children ages newborn to 2 years to purchase their list and have old it shipped to their home. Tar-  Children who wear diapers or pull- VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES ups get, Walmart, Office Depot and

Staples also offer in-store pick- Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. Features: up. Complete details and all the There are currently vacancies on: Arts Advisory Board,  Receive up to 3 home visits (one visit every other week) from nursing lists are available at teacherlists. Ethics Commission, Greenbelt Advisory Committee students. Being a parent is, was, and  Home visits are scheduled com/parents. on Environmental Sustainability, and Youth Advisory between 8:00AM-1:00PM – starts Committee. For more information: 301-474-8000 always will be the hardest Thursday, September 19th.

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My Perspective A Review Smart Economic Development A Little Bit Naughty, a Lot Ideas for Greenbelt (Part 1) by Konrad Herling Funny – The Country Wife by Sandy Rodgers I grew up in this unique town objectives. We adopted it as part starting in the early 1950s. I saw of what the NLC would request our 2.5-square-mile town spread annually. However, it is only out from over 1,600 Greenbelt requested from the federal gov- Homes Inc. (GHI) townhomes ernment and thus only applies to include Springhill Lake in to federal highways. As Route Greenbelt West, one of the largest 193 and Kenilworth Avenue are apartment complexes in the coun- state roads, funding from the try, and various developments in state would be necessary to build Greenbelt East. Greenbelt West overpasses there. now includes Greenbelt Station Shuttles and Verde Apartments and the To further reduce reliance on city’s total land area now is 6.34 vehicles, work with the three square miles. shopping centers to help fund Our city staff and city coun- and provide a city shuttle to cil have performed diligently 10 major points. These points throughout the years to provide would include the shopping cen- services to connect all of our ters and other key locations. To community. The goal of unifying be specific, the key locations our community is increasingly might include the amenities sur- challenging. I hope the goals I rounding the Roosevelt Center present will help unify our com- area (library, museum, recreation munity and even our country. and arts facilities and fields), ZIRKIN DUDA RACHEL BY PHOTO I recommend that the follow- Schrom Hills Park, Greenbriar From left, Hans Zarpaf as Dr. Quack, Erin Gallalee as Lucy, Paul Brinkley as Mr. Sparkish, Claudia ing actions be taken by our city and Windsor Green community Bach as Alithea Pinchwife, Wes Dennis as Frank Harcourt, Josh Engel as Jack Pinchwife, Erin Nealer council, staff, the Prince George’s centers, medical offices on Ha- as Margery Pinchwife, Chris Fominaya as Harry Horner, Joe Kubinski as Jaspar Fidget, Christine County Economic Development nover Parkway, the Springhill Evangelista as Mrs. Squeamish, Spencer Dye as Mrs. Dainty, Jaki Demarest as Lady Fidget. Corporation and our state repre- Lake Recreation Center, Franklin sentatives. Park’s courtyard, Greenbelt Lake, Interested in a summer escape The actors were all excellent, the rest of the threesome with Signage Greenbelt Station and the Verde – and some laughter? Catch the and showed their comedic chops. Lady Fidget, and each created Work with the state and its apartments. hilarious, well-acted production Chris Fominaya (Harry Horner) distinct, equally funny charac- Department of Transportation to In 2019, the city council ad- of The Country Wife by Wil- oozed charm and likeability even ters. Erin Gallalee (Lucy) played modify signage directing folks opted this objective as a general liam Wycherly at the Greenbelt when he was being sleazy and the stealthy, conspiring maid for to “Local Info” and replace it goal. I am most thankful for this, Arts Center, to be performed at calculating. Hans Zarpaf (Dr. humor. with appropriate signage such as as it will help get the ball rolling. 8 p.m., August 16 and 17. Cel- Quack), with a scratchy voice, The spare set featured a bar “Roosevelt Center.” This shuttle service is in addi- ebrating their 20th anniversary, sense of decorum and comic stocked with liquor bottles and I recognize that this change tion to buses provided by Metro the Rude Mechanicals deliver an narration, was an original. Erin martini glasses, from which all comes down to the state’s De- and the county, as their primary imaginative take on an ancient Nealer (Margery Pinchwife) man- the characters liberally imbibed partment of Transportation and objective is to get folks to and play. aged to pull off a terrific mixture throughout the play. Depending regulations but surely it deserves from the Metro station. The 1675 Restoration-era sex of wholesome, dim, plotting, and on the location, the backdrop to be pursued by our state del- Regarding bus transportation comedy is a social satire about clever – that drove her husband changed from a giant portrait of egation. It is essential to attract to Greenway Center, are there a rake who convinces society nuts. Josh Engel (Jack Pinchwife) Dwight Eisenhower (Pinchwife’s more folks to Roosevelt Center – financial incentives that could be that he is impotent and thus safe gave a wonderfully neurotic per- apartment) to sexy close-up pho- be it from all areas of Greenbelt, explored to free it up and provide in the company of its wives. formance as her jealous, hapless tos of Marilyn Monroe (Horner’s the broader metropolitan area, or bus access? Dueling displays of wit and viril- cuckolded husband. apartment). For street scenes, the from other parts of the country. Greenway Center has been re- ity, along with lustful wives and Claudia Bach (Alithea Pinch- bar was covered up and street This is particularly important if luctant to explore this possibility trickery sprinkled with puns and wife) created a more subtle per- signs were projected. we want to increase the Center’s as it will result in the removal of double entendres, are all part of sona than others, coming off as Costuming by Spencer Dye critical mass. some parking spaces. Incentives the action. the only grown-up character, but was lush, with wide-skirted Walk- and Bike-ways could encourage people to use Director Alan Duda sets the she still got laughs. Wes Dennis 1950s-style dresses in turquoises, In conjunction with infrastruc- buses to shop there, possibly giv- play in 1955 Manhattan – think (Frank Harcourt) inhabited his scarlets and pale greens for the ture improvements, we should ing greater access to people with of an upscale I Love Lucy and role as the rake who fell in love, women and plaid vests, ties and appropriate funding at the federal disabilities. The Honeymooners, mixed with a while delivering perfectly timed jackets (one in white linen) for and state levels to build more Roosevelt Center Playboy magazine sensibility and zingers that slayed his rival. Paul the men. Period music, like Lol- pedestrian overpasses and under- It has been 20 years since the 17th century dialogue. Brinkley (Mr. Sparkish) gave an lipop by the Chordettes, Goin’ passes in our community where last marketing study for Roos- In the opening scene in a over-the-top, almost slapstick per- to the Chapel by the Dixie Cups it is divided by federal and state evelt Center. I ask the county high-rise apartment on the Upper formance that was just right for and Once I Had a Secret Love roads. Economic Development Corpora- East Side, Dr. Quack confirms the bright-yellow-pants-wearing by Doris Day, added to the am- The benefits are fairly clear: tion to work with the Roosevelt rake Harry Horner’s pitiful con- egotist. bience. More of us would travel without Center Merchants Association and dition to the aristocratic set of Jaki Demarest (Lady Fidget) The Country Wife was a thor- a car (a fundamental planned the city’s Economic Development colorfully and aptly named char- had an earthy gusto and confi- oughly enjoyable production. community principle), and there- Coordinator to explore marketing acters. There are Jack Pinchwife, dence that made her a good foil Note that the play contains adult by reduce our carbon emissions. survey firms so we can secure his sister Alithea and her fiancé to Horner. Joe Kubinski (Lord situations inappropriate for young Yes, it could easily be a long- a more accurate reading of the Mr. Sparkish; Lord Fidget, his Fidget) played a sublimely oblivi- children. For tickets, and to find term project. But it should be center’s patronage. Similar efforts wife Lady, her sister Mrs. Dainty, ous husband. Spencer Dye (Mrs. out about other productions com- pursued for the additional purpose should be explored with Beltway her cousin Mrs. Squeamish and Dainty) and Christine Evange- ing soon, visit greenbeltartscenter. of safety. As it stands, biking Plaza and Greenway Center. the maid Lucy; and Horner’s lista (Mrs. Squeamish) made up org. and walking across Kenilworth Also, it behooves the five or friend Frank Harcourt, who’s in Avenue, and biking and walking six businesses that populate Roo- on Horner’s ruse. along Southway to Greenbelt sevelt Center to explore establish- The only one not on stage is Road en route to Greenway Cen- ing an umbrella organization for Pinchwife’s pretty young country ter is not safe. their businesses. This discussion wife Margery, whom her jealous In 2017, I proposed to the should also include the means by husband wants to keep out of National League of Cities (NLC) which an alternative to the princi- sight and safe from debauchery Transportation Infrastructure pal developer of the two original on her first visit to town. Committee that this proposal buildings could be secured. Plots twist. Fidget asks Horner become part of our committee’s to be a companion to the three ladies while he is out of town. The trio overcomes their lack of interest once they discover he is not the eunuch everyone thinks. Steamy embraces and offstage bedroom romps follow. Harcourt falls for Alithea and tries to lure her away from her GES Labor Day Book Sale Collection fiancé, the self-absorbed Sparkish. When Margery Pinchwife begs to Began this Week see what town life is all about, Large volume donations Drop off locations: her husband reluctantly takes her to a play, where she is spotted by Week of August 19th ONLY Co-Op Supermarket Horner, who begins pursuing her Call 202-630-9285 Greenbriar Condos in earnest. And she wants to be caught, in spite of her husband’s Labor Day Festival Book Sale 8/30 - 9/2 efforts to keep them apart. Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 15, 2019

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Business communities from Bladensburg to Linthicum. District 22 Rep- The News Review invites Greenbelt businesses to submit brief announce- resentative Alonzo Washington ments for the business column. Tell us about events such as new employees, – himself a Greenbelt resident anniversaries, awards won, new programs, and other newsworthy items. – said that Governor Larry Ho- Send brief (40-50 words) items to [email protected]. gan’s support of the maglev has made it more difficult for state and county legislators to stop its Nimel Mental Health Office development. District 22 State Senator Paul Now Open on Greenbelt Road Pinsky agreed and added that while the BWRR representatives Nimel Mental Health has Evaluations and medication may tell residents that the project opened at 6215 Greenbelt Road, management are available for will require no state funding, Suite 202, offering therapeutic various disorders and diagnoses. the company has actively fought counseling and medication man- Therapeutic counseling may help efforts to pass legislation bar- agement by a team of experi- individuals and families develop ring state funding of the project. IV NASH EUGENE "JESSE" BY PHOTO enced mental health clinicians. the skills and tools needed to live Pinsky said that BWRR brought David Henley, project director of the maglev speaks at the meeting. To build stronger families and in a safe, stable, healthy environ- in members of the International communities, Nimel’s mental ment and navigate through major Brotherhood of Electrical Workers “That would be a little noisy problems that have arisen from health professionals aim to pro- life transitions. (IBEW) to testify that the maglev don’t you think?” The man asked the clay in the soil. Henley said mote growth and understanding For more information, would bring hundreds of jobs to for the house located 50 feet that he had contractors test the through individual, group and phone 301-272-1558 or email the state for its employees. from the opening of the tunnel. soil and that is how he came to family counseling, community nimelmentalhealthllc@ While the IBEW, NAACP “No, you won’t hear a thing,” his conclusion. support and medication manage- gmail.com. Read more at and BWRR have now made this Henley replied. Mayor Emmett Jordan then ment for all ages. nimelmentalhealthllc.com/. claim, residents in the audience As Henley began to detail announced to the crowd that the and longtime protestors scoffed to the benefits of the train for lo- ground samples that BWRR sub- hear it again. It wasn’t the only cal residents (mainly jobs and contractors had taken were from assertion they rejected. improved air quality), resident private land without authorization Engineering Firm Now Open One woman held a “Stop the murmurs of doubt grew until and were therefore illegal. Henley Maglev” sign in the back and they overpowered him. When it responded that the subcontrac- interrupted twice with questions died down, Henley criticized the tors falsely assumed that land about a Japanese maglev train organizers of the meeting for us- was owned by the county and he that Henley’s partner at BWRR ing misleading images in the ad apologized for their mistake. described as a successfully oper- about the meeting published in And there was no shortage ating version of the project. An- this newspaper. of jokes from Henley, as he other attendee questioned whether He informed the attendees that confused the audience when he the train would really make a the first picture showed a Taiwan- repeatedly referred to Jordan quiet whoosh as it passes through ese hotel after a 6.4-magnitude by the name of the mayor of the tunnel under Greenbelt at 300 earthquake where nearly a dozen Bladensburg, Mayor James. The mph. “That’s a lot of dispersion, people died. It was not related audience, unsure if he was jok- the air has gotta go somewhere, to transportation or tunneling ing or serious, laughed after the I’m not buying it,” he said. consequences. “This was a very third time, pointing and looking He followed up with a round unfortunate use of something that directly at Jordan. of questions about the thick- was tragic,” he said. “This is not As Henley’s allotted time ness of the wall (two feet), the really representative of the good came to a close, multiple resi- distance of the above-ground faith effort that I know most op- dents shouted, “Your time is up!” PHOTO BY BEVERLY PALAU BEVERLY BY PHOTO portion of the track from houses ponents practice.” He moved through two more On August 8, elected officials from the county and the city attend a (50 feet in one area) and the type The image of a sinking house slides then sat on the floor near ribbon cutting for the new Ivy Lane offices of Charles P. Johnson of material holding in the sound was lifted from the Norfolk Daily the podium to hear the rest of the & Associates, a planning, design and engineering firm. (unanswered). News website. The house sunk speakers, most of whom directly after contractors removed too criticized him or his project in much of the foundation, accord- their speeches. Donate Books continued from page 1 ing to a resident quoted in the When asked afterward how ROUNDUP For Annual PTA Sale article. he can come to meetings where Books for the Greenbelt El- While no one offered a direct he knows he will be criticized, coverage, the pair have begun a Both Sterling and Palau said ementary School Book Sale can response, it prompted a discus- Henley said that he has been weekly business spotlight article that they thoroughly enjoy filling now be dropped off at the collec- sion of a slide from Henley’s doing this a long time. While series on various local businesses up the blog with content each tion areas at the Greenbelt Co- presentation which stated that the the audience of this particular such as Why Not Boutique, The week, as both remembered stay- op Supermarket and Greenbriar land around Greenbelt is stable meeting was more clearly against Space and Bee Yoga Fusion. ing late at work on multiple Fri- Condominiums. Large donations and uniform. A resident claimed the maglev than others, he still Palau said that these articles go day afternoons to finish up some will only be accepted the week it was false. She cited thousands wanted to hear the concerns of deeper into some of the charac- of the articles for the week. of August 19. Call 202-630-9285 of dollars that her homeowner’s the community to see if there ters and stories behind the busi- And it’s all to show that city to arrange for large donations. association has spent on structural were any that he could address. nesses to promote local economic employees are all people at the Collection will end August 29 development. end of the day, according to in preparation for the sale at the Palau. Greenbelt Labor Day Festival on Friday, August 30 to Monday, GREENBELT September 2. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 99 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Send Us Your High Resolution Photos! http://www.greenbeltbgc.org/site The News Review encourages readers to send in photos of Greenbelt landmarks, activities and the changing seasons. Photos Sunday, 10 to 2 REGISTER ONLINE NOW! should be at least 300 dpi, and must include the name of the pho- Parking Lot FOOTBALL, SOCCER, CHEERLEADING, TRACK & FIELD, BASKETBALL tographer and a caption. 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Thursday, August 15, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Police Blotter NIGHT OUT continued from page 1 Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Depart- ment were in attendance. Sparky Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, and McGruff posed for photos. www.greenbeltmd.gov/police The Prince George’s Running Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about Club set up a very colorful table incidents. that attracted many. Representa- Home Invasion and made unauthorized purchases. tives in opposition to the maglev August 6, 8:08 p.m., 6200 She stated her bank card has al- project also were present. block Springhill Drive. After ways been in her possession and Franklin Park knocking on the door, four men believes her bank card number About 200 Franklin Park forced entry into a residence. was copied. and Greenbelt Station residents One of them pointed a handgun Vandalism gathered behind the Target in at the head of one of the persons August 6, 10:51 a.m., 9200 Beltway Plaza to participate in in the home. Cash and various block Edmonston Road. Graffiti National Night Out. They came electronic devices were taken and was written on the inside of an to receive free food, climb a the men fled on foot. The investi- elevator. rock wall, skate in a makeshift gation is ongoing. Vehicle Crime skatepark and pet the steed of a August 7, 11:53 a.m., 7900 Two vehicles were stolen. A National Parks mounted police block Mandan Road. Three men gray 2-door 2018 Mazda with officer. The line for hot dogs, with handguns knocked on the D.C. tags EY8411 was taken hamburgers and pizza stretched door to a residence and forcibly August 5 from the 9000 block over 100 feet. MATHEWS GEORGE BY PHOTO entered the home. They assaulted Breezewood Terrace. Underneath a tent at the head A Greenbelt police officer deputizes young recruits at Franklin one of the residents, took cash A 2019 Chevrolet Equinox of the line stood Greenbelt Of- Park’s National Night Out on August 6. The coordinated national and various items, and fled on SUV taken on July 31 in the ficer Carlos Torres, the police event now celebrated by thousands of communities in all 50 states foot. 9300 block Edmonston Road officer assigned to the Franklin has its origins in the nascent neighborhood watch programs that Assault was recovered the same day by Park Apartments complex. Once sprung up in the early 1970s. August 1, 8:05 p.m., 5500 Prince George’s County police in residents made it to Torres, he block Cherrywood Lane. A man the 2800 block 31st Avenue in asked them what they wanted was struck in the back of the Temple Hills. in either Spanish or English and head by an unknown object while Four tires and rims were taken personally handed out drinks, sitting at a bus stop drinking in the 6300 block Golden Tri- burgers and hot dogs. Standing an alcoholic beverage. He was angle Drive on August 1, a pas- alongside him were employees transported by ambulance to UM senger-side mirror was removed of the Franklin Park Apartments Prince George’s Hospital Center in the 9100 block Springhill Lane who grilled the meats and as- for treatment of a head laceration. on August 3, and two tags, Mary- sisted in passing out food. August 2, 5:56 p.m., 5700 land 6CJ5537, were taken from Shortly before the thunder- block Cherrywood Lane. A man inside an unlocked vehicle in the storm rolled through, Torres led approached a person pumping gas 6000 block Springhill Drive on a raffle for school backpacks, at the Shell Food Mart and told August 5. basketballs and other items. And him to move his vehicle. When Thefts from vehicles also in- most residents made it back he said he could not move it, clude a cup holder taken from home before the rain and light- the man giving the order sprayed an unlocked vehicle in the 7300 ning came through. him with an unknown substance block Mandan Road on August Other parts of Greenbelt — and threatened him with a knife 1. Two iPad computers and cable including Schrom Hills Park before he fled on a bicycle. The installation equipment were taken and Roosevelt Center — held man who had been sprayed was from the 9100 block Edmonston celebrations as well. treated on location. Terrace on August 5 after the August 6, 5:10 p.m., 9100 driver’s side window of a van PALAU BEVERLY BY PHOTO block Springhill Lane. A 16-year- was broken out. McGruff the Crime Dog escorts Greenbelt MPO Scott Yankowy old Greenbelt youth was arrested Two tires were slashed and a to the clink – or maybe it’s the pound. and charged with armed robbery, wallet was removed from a possi- theft and first degree assault after bly unlocked vehicle in the 6400 another teen reported that two block Ivy Lane. A credit card in- youths pulled a knife on him and side the wallet was later used to attempted to take his bike. An make an unauthorized purchase. officer arriving at the location ob- Three instances of vandalism served one youth fleeing the area. were reported. A tire was slashed He was apprehended after a foot in the 9300 block Edmonston chase and released to a parent Road and a rear window was pending action by the Juvenile broken out in the 100 block Cen- Justice System. terway. Theft A woman reported that as August 1, 1:15 p.m., 6000 she was driving on Greenbelt block Greenbelt Road. A woman Road near Kenilworth Avenue, who was shopping at Marshalls another driver threw a coffee cup department store believes an un- at her vehicle, which scratched known person removed her purse the paint. from her shoulder without her knowing it. Indecent Exposure August 7, 1:35 p.m., 5900 block Cherrywood Terrace. A At Beltway Plaza package was taken from in front Greenbelt police responded to of an apartment door. a report of indecent exposure in the rear parking lot of Beltway Disorderly Conduct August 4, 6:42 p.m., 6100 Plaza on Friday, August 9. Video block Cherrywood Lane. A surveillance captured a man flee- ing in a silver Ford Explorer, last RODRIGUEZ MATT BY PHOTO 54-year-old nonresident was ar- Greenbelt's Bike Patrol joins Windsor Green’s National Night Out activities on August 6. The rested and charged with disor- seen on Cherrywood Lane going toward Breezewood Drive. The community has a very active Static Watch Committee, co-led by Fred Edwords (far right) derly conduct by officers who that works with police (see News Review July 11, 2019, page 1). Young residents Naomi and responded to a report of an in- man is described as Hispanic, wearing a white shirt, in his 30s Nathaniel Rodriguez (front and center) are flanked by back row, from left, Sergeant Jermaine toxicated person. He was released Gulledge, Office Matthew Shurg, MPO Scott Yankowy, McGruff the Crime Dog, and Officer on citation pending trial. or 40s with black curly hair. Anyone with information is Rakibur Rahman. Fraud August 1, 2:52 p.m., 5800 asked to contact the Greenbelt block Cherrywood Terrace. A Police Department at 301-474- Car Auction woman reported that someone 7200. 8/15- 8/22/2019 gained access to her bank account 10AM 4EJP MORGAN COURT The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information WALDORF MD.20601 leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the blotter. 2012 HYUNDAI AZERZA Call 1-866-411-TIPS. KMHFG4JGOCA124904 People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the 2001 FORD RANGER Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. 1FTZR15U31TA10018 1998 SUZUKI GSX600 JS1GN79A6W2101927 Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 15, 2019 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MISSY’S DECORATING – Serving SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY – AUTOMOTIVE Greenbelt for over 30 years. Interior by Sue Stern, MS, CCC-SLP, Text/Call 2000 Saturn SL2 MD Inspected, painting, wall papering. Free estimates. 301-454-9508. RATES MHIC #26409. Insured. 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PHOTO BY IAN GLEASON BY PHOTO  Front row from left, Coach James Willis, Coach Ruth Anne White, Adam Howard, AJ Rizzo, Joseph      Klein, Michael Rodriguez, Nick Butler, Jacob Willis, Manager Ian Gleason, Marc Velasquez, Daylen  Smith. Back row from left, Coach Patrick Gleason, Joshua Young, Justin Adames, RJ Thornburg, GREENBEL SERICE CENER       Jackson Maul, Fernando Gomez, Alex Jarboe. Not Pictured: Nikos Cooper.  Auto Repairs &          At the end of each regular nando Gomez and Jackson Maul 6 to 1 defeat that crowned Fred- Road Service  season the Prince George’s Coun- (Greenbelt) delivered savvy relief erick County state champions. A.S.E. Certified echnicians  ty Babe Ruth League puts to- performances on the mound, only Despite falling short of their  gether an All-Star team for each to give the lead right back to goal, the Greenbelt players who Maryland State Inspections     respective age group from 13 to Frederick. Entering the seventh participated and the entire Prince  18 years old. The teams are made inning PG trailed 11 to 9. Daylen George’s County 15U All Star 161 CENTERWAY  up of a combination of players Smith (Laurel) walked for PG team brought passion, excite-  GREENBELT, MD  from each team that participates and Justin Adames (Greenbelt) ment and a lot of fun to Braden  in the league during the regu- pinch ran for him to put runners Field as it hosted its first state     lar season. This year the 13- to on first and second. tournament. 301-474-8348      15-year-old team had a strong With only one out left to work       Greenbelt presence as Greenbelt with, RJ Thornburg came to the RICHARD K. GEHRING, HOME IMPROVEMENT  players occupied 10 of the 15 plate. Stepping into the spotlight SPECIALIST IN REMODELING & REPAIRS       available slots. Thornburg crushed a fastball  Braden Field was the host site into the left centerfield gap and CARPENTRY – DRYWALL – PAINTING       for this year’s state tournament, toward the tree-lined edges of KITCHENS – BATHROOMS  which consisted of a three-game the outfield. Both runners came SIDING – WINDOWS – DOORS – DECKS     series vs Frederick County. The around to score and the noise LICENSED – INSURED – LEAD PAINT CERTIFIED        series opener was a back-and- level at Braden Field was at an MHIC #84145 forth affair that would not be all-time high as the game entered  decided until the bottom half of the bottom of the seventh tied. PHONE 301-448-8703      the seventh and final inning. The Frederick loaded the bases and       Prince George’s All Stars (PG) with a groundball up the middle   got a strong pitching start from escaped with a win in game one.       Marc Velasquez (Cheverly) that A midday start time on Satur-        was squandered by nerves and day brought Joseph Klein (Green-       errors. After just a few innings belt) to the hill for the All Stars.  PG faced a 6-0 deficit. 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High student tickets at Greenbelt Arts school and college students, age Have you ever wondered Center (GAC) will be substan- 22 and under with a student ID, about the creative forces behind tially cheaper. The Board of Di- will now be able to attend live the ingenious costumes used in rectors voted recently to reduce theater at GAC at a price that fits the Creative Kids Camp produc- the student ticket price to $12 for within a student’s limited enter- tions? Of course there are many, plays and $14 for musicals, down tainment budget. GAC President including production designer from $20 and $22, respectively, Win Britt said, “Making live Nicole DeWald, but Tara Wilcox's and matching the price for chil- community theater more acces- sewing talents help to bring the dren age 12 and under. sible for young people is essential costumes to life. The board also voted to elimi- for GAC’s strategy of reaching The Creative Kids Camps are nate the $2 online ticketing fee all segments of Greenbelt. We for youth between the ages of on all tickets, while raising the are thrilled to make the cost of 6 and 12. Each session lasts adult prices by $2, so that the seeing a show comparable to see- for two weeks and in that time total price paid remains the same. ing a movie!” campers learn, set the stage for, Senior and military discount tick- The new prices will take ef- rehearse and perform a show. et prices were also raised by $2. fect for GAC’s 40th anniversary The most recent show, Hercu- By eliminating the online ticket- season, which opens at the end les and Hippolyta, had its final ing fees, the pricing structure is of August with Andrew Lippa’s performances on August 9 and, simplified, and there will be no musical, The Wild Party. The like most others for the camps, difference in the prices people season includes The Phantom was written by Chris Cherry, the pay online or at the door. People Tollbooth, which is sure to ap- city’s performing arts program attending the shows can now peal to students and children. It coordinator. reserve seats by buying tickets ends in June 2020 with The Rude Costumes for the productions online, knowing that there is no Mechanicals doing Romeo and come from many sources. Some penalty for purchasing in ad- Juliet, a Shakespeare play that all are reused from other shows and vance. high-school students read in their some are made from donated fab- The new ticket prices for 9th grade English classes. Other ric or scraps. In order that they plays will be $24 for adults, $22 highlights will include Mother- may be used over and over, the for seniors and military and $12 hood Out Loud, Arcadia by Tom costumes are simple tunics that for students and youth tickets. Stoppard, and Greenbelt’s new can be decorated to suit the time For musicals, the new prices will circus teacher, Mike Funt, putting period of the show and character be $27 for adults, $24 for seniors on a play called Shipwrecked. being played. This is where Wil- AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO and military and $14 for students The new prices start August cox’s creativity and talent in hand Tara Wilcox prepares costumes for the Creative Kids Camp and youth tickets. 31. sewing comes in. production of Hercules and Hippolyta. The GAC Board made this de- Jon Gardner is the treasurer In a very active room in the cision to lower the student price of the Greenbelt Arts Center. Community Center full of cos- in order to attract more young tume racks, sets, masks, puppets While in first grade she could ing her own socks and inventing and other props in various stages do cross-stitch and embroidery, ways to make the socks stay in of preparation, there is a long difficult work even for adults place without elastic. table of fabric, buttons, a few due to the tiny, close stitches She uses one of the Com- sewing machines, and other sew- those crafts require. Wilcox then munity Center’s pottery studios, ing materials where Wilcox and learned how to make doll clothes which she calls “therapeutic,” for camper assistants work on the and ultimately, her own clothes. pottery projects, such as making tunics. Once the show is cast, She has won the top sewing prize her own buttons to use in her usually in the first week of the twice in the Greenbelt Museum’s sewing creations. camp session, there is only one Retro Town Fair competition. Although she has lived in week to get the costumes ready Both early-Greenbelt vintage several other places, including for the show. entries were entirely sewn and Taiwan, Wilcox considers Green- First, staff and campers find decorated with embroidery by belt her home. She feels her work an appropriate tunic to fit the hand, using Wilcox’s own de- with the Creative Kids Camp campers, that require only minor signs. Her most recent sewing gives back to a wonderful com- adjustments in fit, and Wilcox project is making clothes for peo- munity. sews in a name tag bearing the ple with physical dis- name of the camper who will abilities so they can wear the tunic. Wilcox explained get dressed with less that the name tags aid in quick effort and be more costume changes, add to the ex- comfortable. perience for the camper and even Sewing is not Wil- elevate the camper’s performance. cox’s only interest.

Next, Wilcox and assistants, in Before she began CAHILL SUSAN BY PHOTO cooperation with Arts Supervisor experiencing health A local squirrel enjoys his dinner at Buddy Attick Park. Nicole DeWald, design patterns, challenges, she was sometimes silk-screened, for the active in living histo- tunics, then embroider designs ry competitions – re- using colors and patterns appro- creations of a specific priate to the character the camper period of time and Don't be shy. is playing. They add extra detail place in which the with colorful, variously-sized-and- participants research shaped buttons to complete the and then create an Advertise here. costume. environment such as Wilcox credits her grandfather, a military encamp- REVEAL ALL who taught himself to do needle- ment or village, com- point, for her love of sewing. She plete with all details

PHOTO BY CAROL GRIFFITH CAROL BY PHOTO $39 and up. knew how to do several different such as clothing, food stitches with needle and thread and shelter. Wilcox Costumes in various stages of preparation before she went to kindergarten. recalls fondly mak- await their use in another production. www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com

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