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More Exploring on Foot Trails Tim Houchens Retires from by Kyla Hanington

Part Two of a Series Forest Preserve, which Public Works After 35 Years Having now runs between the cen- by Melissa Sites walked an entire 2.3 ter of Greenbelt and miles over the course the USDA farmlands, public buildings, because “Green- of four days on be- with access points off Tim Houchens worked for belt runs all their own facilities, half of the News Re- of Ridge Road, Lau- the City of Greenbelt for 35 except the Firehouse and the view and the good rel Hill, Plateau Place, years during an amazing time of Library.” Public Works also main- residents of Green- Northway extended, growth and change. With Green- tains ballfields, tennis courts and belt, I did the next Hamilton Place (and belt Public Works from 1986 to underpasses. The lighting alone obvious thing I could: probably more). Out 2021, Houchens held the title of Facilities Maintenance Man- for the city’s many public spaces I signed up for a (vir- KYLA HANINGTON COURTESY PHOTO in the Forest Preserve is a major maintenance concern. tual) half marathon Kyla Hanington I can once again imag- ager while city facilities were He added, “The city takes care for June 16. Obvi- ine I am particularly improved, expanded or creat- of the [Roosevelt] Center, even ously, I am totally ready to walk hardy, the sort of person who ed anew, including the Police though it doesn’t own the build- that. Still, there were parts of might be asked to write an es- Station, the Aquatic & Fitness ings.” Greenbelt that remained unex- say about walks, for example, a Center, Schrom Hills Park, the Houchens was there when the plored and I guessed the extra person who might build a lean- Community Center and the Old Greenbelt Theatre. Police Station was built. When

conditioning wouldn’t hurt, so off to by hand and befriend a bear, TIM HOUCHENS COURTESY PHOTO Houchens first came to work for I continued. over-winter on a diet of dried Jim Sterling, director of Public Tim Houchens Greenbelt, the police were based The Forest Preserve Works, said of Houchens, “He’s in two trailers near City Hall, and I always enjoy walking in the See WALKS, page 11 seen in his time the city grow from four buildings to nine build- right and do a good job.” he recalled how, over time, the ings now. He’s been instrumental Houchens and his crew have force expanded from 20 officers in getting them built and main- maintained all the city-owned to more than 60, plus support taining them. Tim will be remem- buildings, doing everything from staff. Part of his job remodeling bered for his dedication, hard major maintenance to minor the city offices in 1990-91 in- work and willingness to respond maintenance. Houchens pointed cluded dismantling and removing to emergencies. He’s known for out that Greenbelt is different his relentless pursuit to get it from other cities who have fewer See HOUCHENS, page 9 Three Win GATe’s Rose Awards for Best Videos by Claude Aubert

Last week, Greenbelt Access of paint on the exterior of the eos showcase such different styles Television (GATe) announced the house. The third prize went to of content. The first year of the winners of its first Rose Award Sally Davies for Labyrinth of Rose Award was a resounding for Best Greenbelt Community Life. A local artist, Davies cre- success and I’m looking forward Video. When this contest was ated this 2-minute time-lapse to seeing all the video submis- launched last year, the plan was film of one of her award-winning sions we will get this year.” to award the winner a prize of works by photographing her can- Congratulations to all the Rose $200. GATe’s board, encouraged vas repeatedly as she painted. Award winners and a big thank

PHOTO BY AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO by the number of great submis- GATe station manager Phoebe you to all participants, as well The FEMA-sponsored Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Greenbelt sions, decided to award prizes to McFarb commented: “I wasn’t as the three judges, Chris Haley, Metro holds a soft-open on Tuesday, April 6, with the full open- the second and third place win- sure what to expect when we Holly Fountain and Leta Mach. ing scheduled for April 7. The clinic tents take up at least one ners as well. GATe received a started this contest, what kinds The winners received a certifi- third of the metro parking lot, though there is still plenty of total of 19 qualified submissions of videos we would receive and cate and a check – $200 for first space for cars. All parking fees are waived and access is good for the 2020 contest. how many. In the end, I was place, $100 for second place and from both the Cherrywood Lane entrance and the Beltway. The winning entry, Walking pleased to see we’d gotten quite $50 for third place. Patrons report that FEMA is using the Pfizer vaccine and that the Maglev Path, was submitted a few and I was so impressed by The prize-winning videos can the line moved quickly. by Catherine Plaisant. The 3-min- the creativity of the submissions. be viewed on the GATe website, ute video impressively shows the I love that the three winning vid- greenbeltaccesstv.org/rose-award. devastating impact the Maglev Budget 2022 train would have on the Green- belt Forest Preserve, if it were City Revenues Weather Covid-19 built. The second place went to Susan Harris for her video My Year Better than Expected Front Garden Makeover with Vines and Paint. The video tells by Diane Oberg the story of a makeover by Harris to the exterior of her 1937 block The City of Greenbelt rev- clear how much. Councilmember Greenbelt Homes Inc. rowhouse, enues survived the coronavirus- Judith Davis noted that any rev- using vines and beads to update related shutdowns and capacity enue received could not be used the front yard and a new coat limits surprisingly well in the to cut the city’s tax rate. current fiscal year (FY21) and Farewell are projected to rebound slightly Before immersing themselves in the fiscal year beginning July in the budget, council and staff (FY22). The adopted budget for took a moment to recognize the What Goes On FY21 anticipated $29.623 million work of Assistant City Man- and staff estimate that revenues ager David Moran and to wish Monday, April 12 are now at $29.599 million, down him well in his retirement. City 8 p.m. City Council Meeting $1.2 million from actual revenues Treasurer Bertha Gaymon, noted in FY20. For FY22, the city that he knows “everything” about All council meetings are vir- tual. See the meetings calendar is projecting total revenues of the budget and that she will miss JENNIFER STERLING BY PHOTO at greenbeltmd.gov for agendas $31.310 million. him. Mayor Colin Byrd jokingly Children enjoy activities with the Easter Bunny on Monday, and information on public par- It is possible the city could referred to the recommendation March 29 at Schrom Hills Park, during Greenbelt Recreation's ticipation in these meetings. receive funds from the American Hopping Around Town. See more photos, page 12. Rescue Plan although it is not yet See BUDGET, page 8 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 8, 2021 Letters to the Editor Service or Garden Side?

Front Page 4/1 serve our community well.” This the mini-split as “the most expen-  Well done, News Review, statement does not seem to take sive member option.” For those well done! into account the full spectrum of us for whom adding insulating Colette Zanin of GATe’s purpose. GATe’s mis- siding was an option, it was over sion is to provide public access a third more expensive than the and training on video equipment, mini-split, though well worth it – Fools Rush In . . . as well as provide educational our electricity usage dropped by Loved loved LOVED last content for the GATe television close to half. week’s Greenbelt News Review, station and YouTube channels. In On the other hand, I am defi- especially the map on Page 1. addition, GATe supports the Uto- nitely among the GHI members Made me want to update my pia Film Festival, which is one who give HIP Director Joe Wie- Zillow listing for my home that of Greenbelt’s gems. Perhaps the hagen high marks. He’s very I was not planning to sell any- authors have not seen the Black hands-on, stopping by regularly time soon. “Upcoming bucolic history and Woman’s history con- to make sure the work is done waterfront property! Soon to be tent created by the talented staff properly and that we’re happy just across the B-W Parkway at GATe in the last two months. with it; very understanding about pedestrian bridge from the new We are happy to see the how disruptive some of the ac- Greenbelt Maglev station.” increased interest in the station, tivities can be and as accom- I could list the house for dou- and hope the many new GATe modating as he can be to special ble its market value . . . and members check the “current situations and needs. find a NoVa buyer self-absorbed realities” of the channel at Kevin W. Parker enough to find it a bargain and greenbeltaccesstv.org and the buy it “as is.” Ka-ching! GATe YouTube channel, rather Café Management Aref Dajani than basing their opinion on one meeting. Hopefully the next Experience Is Critical You Got Me! meeting will go forward without The New Deal Café intends I picked up last Thursday’s a great deal of drama, and the to select a new restaurant vendor - B. Glee edition of the News Review and election will be conducted so that from a field of three final propos- my eyes immediately fell on the at least the majority of members als out of more than 70 interested maglev story. I skimmed the are satisfied. Meanwhile, GATe parties. The board has done a will continue to serve the good job, although when asked, Letters Policy first paragraph then got to where Deadline for letters is 6 p.m. Monday. Submission does not maglev officials said that “trains community. they refused to provide any gen- zipping along the elevated guide- Neil McConlogue eral criteria as to how they would guarantee publication. Letters should be no longer than 300 way will bring ‘new energy’ to Derrick Early select the finalists other than they words (shorter letters are more likely to be published). impoverished communities along need to be able to work with the Letters may be edited for clarity, grammar, civility and the route.” I could read no lon- GHI HIP cooperative. Criteria such as a space constraints. The News Review may add a comment ger. I was irate! How could these demonstrated record of success- from the editor if deemed necessary. The article in last week’s fully running a full restaurant idiots consider Greenbelt impov- News Review about GHI’s All letters must include the letter writer's erished? I was so upset I didn’t operation should be at the top of name, physical address, and telephone number. Homes Improvement Program the list, although the board would pick the paper back up until Sat- was excellent on the whole, but Only the name will be published; the News urday, and upon reading through not confirm this when asked. Any I disagreed with two of the state- operation should have the ability Review will consider requests for the name to the paper a bit more I realized ments made. be withheld. that I’d been had. Kudos to the to attract outside visitors with a First, the article describes the unique and desired offering as did staff at Greenbelt News Review! mini-split heat pump as providing I had a good laugh. Keep up the DC Vegan and the now Cedars of “supplemental heat.” Since we’ve Lebanon operators. Vegans and excellent work. had ours installed, we’ve been Tim Uber international food enthusiasts will able to heat the entire house with go out of their way to patronize. just the living room unit, some- Greenbelt The Café board was asked at Thanks times assisted on chillier days by its March meeting if it would I want to thank all of you turning on the dining room base- be willing to host a member- News Review dear Greenbelt friends who have board heater. Admittedly, we’ve ship review and feedback of the AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER reached out to me and my family only had ours for about a month, three finalists’ proposals. The but all of my fellow GHIers I’ve after the death of my husband, Café’s recent newsletter of April 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 Bill Duncan. talked to about this have said that 1 related that the board would Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 Your kindness, love and care they get through the winter rely- choose a vendor “in the coming [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) are so appreciated. ing entirely or almost entirely on weeks” prior to the Café’s annual We hope to have a memorial the mini-split. [email protected] (ads) service in the summer when it Second, the article describes See LETTERS, page 6 [email protected] (billing) will hopefully be safer to gather. website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com If you would like to make a donation in Bill’s name, consider Presidents: Alfred M. 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Consider Other CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: [email protected] Current Realities HOA information at: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution: This letter is written in re- Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc. sponse to the letter to the editor in the March 25 issue, Current BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Tom Realities of GATe. In sum, we Jones, treasurer; Pat Scully and Carol Griffith believe the “disaster” of the an- nual meeting described, was over- PUBLICATION DEADLINES: stated. Yes, there were technical - Monday 2 p.m. All Letters to the Editor (300 word limit), Articles/photos over 700 words, challenges (Zoom passcode) and Display Ads (not camera ready). - Tuesday 2 p.m. Articles/photos under 700 words, photographs not associated with a story. some procedural issues (non- - Tuesday 6 p.m. Classified Ads and camera-ready display ads. private voting), and feel the de- - Email submission is available. Hardcopy submissions (delivered by respective deadline) cision by the board to postpone may be mailed to the address above or left in the Co-op grocery store drop box or GNR the meeting was a wise one. external office door mail slot, as shown below. The March 25 letter uses this - Payment must accompany ads except by prior arrangement one short meeting, and a claim Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. that some board member(s) were OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -8 p.m. unfamiliar with the bylaws (at Office is currently closed to the public. Please phone or email. the previous meeting), to con- GNR external office door mail slot is located up a few stairs 25 yards left of the clude that: “GATe is not able to Community Center’s east door near the municipal building. Thursday, April 8, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events At the Library Porch Collection Off GCAN Hosts Golden Age Club North End Virtual Curbside service is available To Good Start Legislative Recap The Greenbelt Golden Age Tour Postponed Tuesdays through Fridays, 1 to 6 RUAK’s (Random Unselfish Join the Greenbelt Climate Club is still meeting virtually Greenbelt Museum lecture, p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Acts of Kindness) Porch Green- Action Network for their next each week, via Zoom or by tele- The North End: Greenbelt’s Customers may place new hold belt food drive had a successful monthly Zoom meeting, on phone call-in. The group meets World War II Community has requests via catalog.pgcmls.info/ first month with its March roll- Wednesday, April 14, 7 to 9 p.m. at its regular time, 11 a.m. each been postponed. Stay tuned for polaris or Ask a Librarian Tele- out. RUAK collected about 450 The Zoom link is available at Wednesday. We encourage all the new date. It will be an- phone Reference service at 240- pounds of nonperishable healthy chears.org/gcan. Greenbelt seniors to participate, nounced on the Museum’s web- 455-5451. The library’s Spanish food and personal hygiene items “Sine Die,” the last day of the whether you are a current mem- site, greenbeltmuseum.org, on language call center is available from the Woodland Hills and Maryland General Assembly is on ber or not. To join the Zoom our Facebook page and via email at 240-455-5451 (press option 2) Boxwood Village neighborhoods, Monday, April 12. Therefore, the or phone list, contact Rebekah newsletter. Tuesdays through Fridays, 1 to 6 all donated to the St. Hugh of April Meeting will be a recap on Sutfin, therapeutic recreation su- p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Grenoble Food Pantry. important legislation that survived pervisor (Senior & Inclusion Maglev Hearings The library is not accepting A third collection neighbor- or died this session. Bills will Programs) at 240-542-2056 (leave April 8 and 10 book donations for the foresee- hood is starting in April: Ridge include: Climate Solutions Now a message) or at RSUTFIN@ The Federal Railroad Admin- able future. Customers can place Road (from Lastner Lane to Re- Act, Transit Safety & Invest- Greenbeltmd.gov. istration (FRA) and the Maryland donations in the third-party book search Road) and Research Road. ment Act, several recycling bills There will be two presenta- Department of Transportation donation bin; do not place dona- The collection dates in each including the Plastic Bag Reduc- tions this month. On April 14, in (MDOT) Maryland Transit Ad- tions outside the bin if it is full. month are the second Sunday tion Act, several incineration honor of National Gardening Day, ministration (MTA) announced All Prince George’s County (April 11) for Woodland Hills bills and two bills about Beltway Greenbelt’s Susan Harris will an extension of the public com- Public Schools students have and the third Sunday (April 18) widening. take us on a virtual tour of some ment period for the environmen- access to the library’s online for Boxwood Village as well as There will also be updates of Greenbelt’s finest gardens. tal review of the private-sector resources with their LINK card Ridge and Research Roads. about the Maglev Draft Envi- On April 28, Dr. Leigh Ryan, Baltimore-Washington Supercon- number. Adults may register for a Anyone with questions or who ronmental Impact Statement, the a volunteer at Riversdale House ducting Maglev Project. free virtual library card or renew is interested in being a volunteer School Board Climate Change Museum, will discuss an exhibit The public comment period an existing card at pgcmls.info. with Porch Greenbelt, please Action Plan and the County she is working on devoted to will now run through May 24. Vaccine Assistance contact Rob- Commission writing our Climate enslaved workers. She will talk The SCMAGLEV Draft Environ- The Prince George’s Memo- ert Goldberg- Action Plan. about the Plummer family, in- mental Impact Statement is avail- rial Library System (PGCMLS) Strassler at The May meeting will turn to cluding Adam who was enslaved able online at bwmaglev.info. The launched an English/Spanish Co- spreadruak@ a number of federal campaigns. at Riversdale and his wife Em- public hearings in April will be vid-19 Vaccine Hunter Hotline gmail.com. Volunteers are sought to inves- ily who was at Three Sisters in held as follows: Thursday, April on April 1. The number for the tigate them and present back to Lanham. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 hotline is 240-392-3622 operating the group. All are invited to attend these p.m. and Saturday, April 10 from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. For more information, interesting presentations. 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The hotline will assist Listening Skills contact Lore Rosenthal, April Activities To sign up to provide live by directly booking vaccination SimplicityGroupsMD@gmail. • April 14, Susan Harris on public testimony go to bwmaglev. appointments based on eligibility For Relationships com, 301-345-2234. Greenbelt Gardens The Prince George’s Com- info. Those wishing to provide and availability, adding people to • April 21, Birthday celebrations one-on-one testimony or listen to vaccine pre-registration lists and munity Collaborative Resolution • April 28, Dr. Leigh Ryan, Center (PGCCRC) announces a the live testimony during a hear- answering questions about the Career Kickstart Riversdale House Museum ing may call 1-855-450-1219. vaccination process. virtual learning series designed to help improve relationships with Library Program The public also can submit Read to Hatch Program April Mindfulness comments for the record at the PGCMLS offers Hatchlings: the individuals who matter the Prince George’s County Me- most, whether family, neighbors morial Library System continues Greenbelt Unplugged is project website, by email at Read to Hatch, a program for branching out a bit this month [email protected] or by mail expectant mothers as a part of the or work colleagues. The PGC- its four-part Career Kickstart CRC is Greenbelt’s local media- series on Mondays from 6 to 8 to explore the mindful aspects to SCMAGLEV Project, c/o Lau- Maryland State Library’s Hatch- and benefits of chanting. Joe ren Molesworth, Maryland Tran- lings pilot project from March to tion center and has partnered with p.m. to gain valuable skills nec- the Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket essary to achieve employment in Parks will lead participants in a sit Administration, 6 Saint Paul June. This program is based on chant that goes “Nam-myoho- St., Baltimore, MD 21202. For the early-literacy Mother Goose and Pharmacy to help fulfill one the public workforce. Learn basic of the city’s goals of building computer and job searching skills, renge-kyo” – as he describes it updates and to join the project on the Loose: Hatchlings pro- through this chant, one is able to mailing list, visit bwmaglev.info. gram for parents and caregivers a community that embraces di- résumé writing and interview eti- versity and fosters relationships quette, as well as discover online experience the oneness of body of children from birth to 3 years and mind; the oneness of self Greenbelt Recreation old and the Mother Goose on the across cultural and ethnic lines. resources to assist with the job Collaborative Listening for search. and environment and the oneness Is Now Hiring Loose Goslings program for pre- of self and others. The virtual mature babies and mothers. Relationship Building, a four-part Remaining dates and topics for Greenbelt Recreation currently series, begins April 10. The goal each session of the series: April meeting is on Sunday, April 11 has full-time and part-time job Kids Achieve Club from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For the The mission of the Kids is to help families and individuals 12, Soft Skills that Sell; April 19, openings and summer hiring will in Greenbelt and the surrounding Résumés that Represent; April 26, Zoom link send an email to be starting soon. Among the po- Achieve Club program is to pro- [email protected]. vide academic support through area develop tools to better com- Interviews that Impress. Registra- sitions are center leader, park homework assistance and reading municate in ways that strengthen tion is required, and sessions can ranger, and park and facilities practice for English for Speakers their relationships, even when be attended individually. attendant. For job listings and to of Other Languages (ESOL) stu- conversations are hard. The free apply, check greenbeltmd.gov/ jobs. dents in grades 1 to 6. The pro- series will take place virtually on Some Simple Steps gram was created to support the four consecutive Saturdays from unique needs of English learners 10 a.m. to noon, as follows: April To Stop the Maglev to foster a love of reading and to 10, Listening When It’s Hard; Are you wanting to take steps provide academic support. Chil- April 17, Speaking When Emo- against the maglev but don’t dren of all backgrounds and eth- tions Are High; April 24, Asking know what to do and don’t have nicities are invited to participate. Questions That Encourage Under- much time? Join Simple Steps to standing; May 1, Brainstorming Stop the Maglev. Simple Steps, for Agreements and Resolutions. which can be accomplished in One Community All sessions can be accessed 10 minutes or less (most of the Connecting Across Greenbelt through Eventbrite at eventbrite. time), are sent three to five days (CAG), in collaboration with com; type in “collaborative per week and it is optional to RUAK, will be sponsoring an art listening.” For more information, follow them. Anyone wanting project on Sunday, April 18 at contact the PGCCRC at to join can contact Susan at each of Greenbelt’s Three Sisters [email protected]. [email protected]. Gardens. More details will follow. CAG is a multi-cultural, multi-racial and multi-genera- tional group of residents who gather virtually monthly to build relationships across neighbor- hoods and to understand current challenges for all Greenbelters. The group is building multiple resources. The first is research- tested coping strategies for self- care and stress management called Caring and Connecting Toolkit (bit.ly/CAGtoolkit). Resi- dents are invited to share their ideas and help build resources together. To find out about the group’s monthly meetings, email communityconnectionsgb@gmail. com. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 8, 2021

Obituaries Our condolences to the family the provision of free masks at and friends of Jim Tharpe who Greenbelt Lake to accommodate Jeffrey Whiting James Tharpe died on March 23. Our condo- visitors during Covid-19 in the Greenbelter Jeffrey Andrew Jeff is survived by his long- James Mann Tharpe died on lences also to the family and summer of 2020. “Jeff” Whiting died suddenly of time companion Marie Unger March 23, 2021, at the age of friends of Jeff Whiting who died Three cheers for the winners heart disease on March 30, 2021, of their home in Greenbelt; his 80. Born in Luray, Va., on Au- March 30. of the GATe Rose competition – at his home on Ridge Road. mother Doris Whiting of Millers- gust 19, 1940, Jim spent most Congratulations to Captain Catherine Plaisant, Susan Harris He was born March 1, 1962, in ville; his sister Connie and broth- of his childhood in Hyattsville Gordon Pracht who has retired and Sally Davies. Washington, D.C., to Jack and er-in-law John Richards II of The and graduated from Northwestern after long service with the po- Send details of your Doris Whiting. He grew up in Villages, Fla.; his brother John High School. He took a position lice department. Captain Pracht news items to editor@ Riverdale, moved briefly to San and sister-in-law Nonie Whiting with the United States Postal conceived of and put into action greenbeltnewsreview.com. Antonio, Texas, in junior high, of Greenbelt; his nephew John Service where he worked for 45 and then to Greenbelt in 1976, Richards III; his nieces Karen years. where he spent the rest of his McLaren, Susan Ryan, Megan He had lived in Greenbelt on life. He graduated from Eleanor Whiting and Erin Miller; and Hillside Road since 1970, thus Roosevelt High School in 1980, his great-niece Allison Ryan and was a 50-year resident of Green- where he played baseball and great-nephews Nathan Cohen, belt. He was a fan and supporter was in the Honor Society, then Liam McLaren and Tristan Miller. of the Bowie Baysox. Jim spent received a Bachelor of Science Jeff was preceded in death by most of his time in church-related degree in aerospace engineering his father and by his sister Linda activities and with local friends. from the University of Maryland, Cohen. He also leaves behind He regularly visited with family College Park in 1984. He worked many friends, colleagues and in Virginia. Church was a major as an aerospace engineer for a teammates, whose recently-shared focus of his life, along with his few years, then began a career remembrances of him as smart, cat, Nibbles. Jim is loved and in computer programming for kind, patient and generous with missed by his many friends and federal government contractors, his time, expertise and humor are family. first with NASA and then NOAA. greatly appreciated. Jim is survived by three sis- He was working for IMSG at The family hopes to hold a ters: Eleanor Tharpe, Virginia PHOTO COURTESEY GREENBELT POLICE GREENBELT COURTESEY PHOTO NOAA’s National Centers for En- gathering to celebrate Jeff at a Brubaker and Jane Norman; a Police Captain Gordon Pracht, left, shakes Police Chief Bowers' vironmental Prediction in College time and place to be determined. brother, Edward Tharpe; and hand at Pracht's retirement party. Pracht served the Greenbelt Park at the time of his death. If so inclined, please consider eight nieces and nephews. He Police Department for 26 years. Jeff loved all animals but es- making a donation to a state or was predeceased by two sisters, pecially cats, and his interests in- national park, or a nature or ani- Frances Brown and Ann McCann. cluded history and hiking, which mal charity. Donations may be made in his Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church he combined on numerous trips name to the ASPCA. 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt to places of local interest such as Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Harpers Ferry and Antietam and Eileen Farnham facebook.com/mowattumc Gettysburg National Battlefields. A memorial service will be Obituaries 301-474-9410 He played baseball from age 8 held at Holy Cross Lutheran The News Review pub- Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor to age 18, for the East Pines and Church on Thursday, April 8 lishes obituaries of GreenTo- be PublishedIn person in Greenbelt worship services News cancelled Review for now. April 8, 2021 Greenbelt Boys Clubs and the at 2 p.m., officiated by Pastor belt residents, past or pres- Live streamingWorship on our FacebookService 10page a.m. @mowattumc. Roosevelt Raiders high school Stephen Mentz. There will be ent. 10 a.m. Sunday mornings team, and he played softball for space for some in-person atten- You write it or we will more than 30 years as part of dance in the church, but where if you prefer. We try to the Goddard Slow-Pitch Softball possible, attendance should include information about “The equality of women and men is not a condition Association. His last season was be through YouTube via the participation in various ac- in 2019, when he coached his church website, myholycross. tivities and organizations, whose effects will be limited to half of the world’s team to a somewhat unexpected com. Plans include a later scat- where the person lived and population. Its operationalization will revolutionize but hard-won and well-earned tering of ashes. something about the family. all facets of human society.” second-place finish. A photograph and service information should be in- – Bahá’í International Community cluded. There is no charge. 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[email protected] MCFcc.org/online PHOTO BY JON KERR BY PHOTO Jeff Whiting at Great Falls Mishkan Torah Congregation 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Rabbi Saul Oresky, Cantor Phil Greenfield Greenbelt This Sunday’s Sermon An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue Worship with us at that respects tradition and becomes your extended family Community on Facebook Live Church in the 21st century. Greenbelt Baptist Sunday at 10:15 Friday evening services at 8:00pm Whoever you are Saturday morning services at 10:00am and wherever you are Peace: All services and activities are currently virtual Church on your Our Revealing Gift For further information, call (301) 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org Spiritual journey, Affiliated with these movements: Conservative and Reconstructing Judaism you are welcome HERE. www.facebook.com/GCCUCCMD Biblical www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org Confessional Reformed Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Gospel Centered Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community Join us OUTSIDE Sundays at 11:00am/Wednesdays April 11 10 a.m. (online) at 7:00pm "The Ethical Journey of Gene Editing" www.greenbeltbaptist.org Reverend Lynn Strauss, Minister; with Worship Associate Susannah Schiller Instagram/Facebook/Youtube Rev. Strauss will offer reflections on the science and possibilities of gene editing as «101 Greenhill Rd. Greenbelt MD» considered by author, Walter Isaacson in his latest book, “The Code Breaker.” Keeping www.greenbeltbaptist.org up with big scientific breakthroughs has been a liberal religious quest, beginning with 301-474-4212 the work of Darwin and up to popular scientist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, just to name two. @GreenbeltBaptist Come with a curious mind and a heart that knows that nature is beautiful. Thursday, April 8, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

Legion Sponsors Girls State Training Greenbelt American Legion Auxiliary Unit 136 is looking City Information & Events for applicants to attend the 2021 The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing session of Maryland Girls State together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. to be held virtually from June 20 to 26. Girls State is a training GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING 33rd Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup program for high school juniors Monday, April 12, 2021 8:00 p.m. and is operated annually by the April 10, 2021 ORGANIZATION Indian Creek Trail off Cherrywood Lane American Legion Auxiliary in Call to Order all 50 states. The objective is to Roll Call 10 AM – 1 PM provide interactive training in the Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Join the City of Greenbelt Department of Public Works and management of a democratic gov- Consent Agenda – Approval of Staff Recommendations(Items on the ernment at city, county and state Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved as recommended by staff, the Alice Ferguson Foundation for a stream cleanup event levels. Citizens participate in a subject to removal from the Consent Agenda by Council.) as Greenbelt participates in the 33rd Annual Potomac River variety of activities such as learn- Approval of Agenda and Additions Watershed Cleanup. Volunteers are needed to clean up litter ing the structure of various lev- COMMUNICATIONS along Indian Creek. els of government; participating Presentations Reminders: in a two-party political system; - Telecommunication Week Proclamation • Bring a reusable water bottle running for office, campaigning - Earth Day Proclamation • Wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes and voting in primary and gen- Petitions and Requests • Students: bring community-service forms eral elections; formulating a party (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the City • Face masks must be worn and social distancing protocols platform; playing the role of a Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) must be followed at all times legislator in the 2021 Maryland Minutes of Council Meetings • Volunteers must register in order to participate General Assembly; discovering Administrative Reports • Limited to 25 volunteers first-hand the role lobbyists play Committee Reports in state lawmaking; and learning *Advisory Planning Board Report #2021-02: 7010 Greenbelt To Register: Contact Kevin Carpenter-Driscoll at what it’s like to hold political Road Development Proposal – Requests for City Support [email protected] office from some of the people * Forest Preserve Advisory Board Report #2021-02 (Interim who do. piloting of trail management activities in the Greenbelt City For- MOONLIT MOVIES While the program is normally est Preserve) Braden Field * Board of Elections Report #2021-1 (Resident Noncitizen Voting) restricted to students just finish- Behind the Youth Center ing their junior year, the Mary- LEGISLATION Fridays, April 2 - May 28 land session will also accept 2021 - An Ordinance to Amend Section 2-22 of the City Code to graduates for this year only. All Authorize the Finance Manager to Sign Checks, Vouchers and Outdoor movies have been a tra- fees will be covered by the Unit. Purchase Orders, 2nd Reading, Adoption dition in Greenbelt since 2014, - Reparations Commission Resolution- 2nd Reading and this year they will be a safe, Interested students should log - A Resolution to Amend Section 27 Titled “Absentee Voting” to on to either of the following be replaced with “Mail-In Voting” of the Greenbelt City Charter fun way to get back to the mov- websites and complete an interest (Charter Amendment Resolution No. 2021-1) - 1st Reading ies! Greenbelt Recreation and form at facebook.com/alamdgs or Old Greenbelt Theatre will feature alamd.org/girls-state.html. They OTHER BUSINESS - Award of Contract – Cleaning and repairs to Mother and Child Statue family fun films. This is a partnership of the City of Greenbelt may also contact Unit Chairman, and Bas Reliefs and Old Greenbelt Theatre. Rusty Beeg at rbeeg5908@gmail. - Letter to Congressional Delegation Supporting a Federal Green New com. Male students interested Deal Tickets will be sold through Old Greenbelt Theatre. Purchase a in Boys State opportunities may - Greenbelt Green New Deal circle for up to 5 household members at $25 per circle. Event log on to mdlegion.org/boysstate. - Federal Infrastructure Bill (Opposition to SCMaglev Funding) Letter max participation is limited to 100 guests. Filing deadline is April 30. - Council Activities Visit https://greenbelttheatre.org/ for more info. For information, Beeg also - Council Reports -* Greenbelt Arts Center Lease Agreement may be reached at 5908 Lundy -* Appoint to Advisory Board VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Dr., Lanham, MD 20706, 301- -* Reappointments to Advisory Board Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. 602-7214. MEETINGS-Scheduling of Future Meetings There are currently vacancies on: • Arts Advisory Board COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE VIRTUAL Cablecast on Verizon 21, • Board of Elections Library Scam Alert Comcast 71 and 996 and www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv • Employee Relations Board The Prince George’s County Resident participation: Information will be posted on • Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Memorial Library System (PGC- Meetings Calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov • Youth Advisory Committee MLS) has learned that custom- In advance the hearing impaired are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 For more information call 301- 474-8000 ers may be receiving fraudulent to submit your questions/comments or contact the City Clerk at (301) phone calls, text messages or 474-8000 or email [email protected] emails requesting payment for outstanding library fines and fees. VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR APRIL 12-16 These communications are spam Monday, April 12 at 5:30pm YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD virtual and not authorized by PGCMLS. meeting. On the agenda: Crime Prevention, video progress updates, The Library is fine-free (as of Maryland Youth Advisory Open Forum, Advisory Committee Liaison July 1, 2020). Official commu- Reports, NLC Attendance Recap nications regarding lost material fees are sent via email. Monday, April 12 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEET- Those who receive a message ING Virtual meeting will be shown on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and they suspect is fraudulent should 996, and Streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv Free ProduceDistribution notify PGCMLS at pr@pgcmls. Wednesday, April 14 at 7:00pm, MAGLEV TASK FORCE, April 15, 2021 from 1:00pm-3:00pm info or 240-455-5451. virtual GREENBELT COMMUNITY CENTER, 15 CRESCENT Individuals are also encour- ROAD, GROUND FLOOR EAST (near flagpole) aged to report the fraudulent In advance, the hearing impaired is advised to use MD RELAY at 711 activity to the following agencies: to submit your questions/comments or contact the City Clerk at (301) • Prince George’s County Po- 474-8000 or email [email protected]. ¡Gratis! Distribución DeVerduras lice Department Financial Crimes This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a 15 de Abril, 1:00pm-3:00pm meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. For information on public Unit, 301-699-2940 GREENBELT COMMUNITY CENTER, 15 CRESCENT ROAD • Maryland Attorney General’s participation for the virtual meetings above, visit the meetings calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov. LA ENTRADA SERCA DE UNA Consumer Protection Division, ROTONDA Y LA BANDERA! 410-528-8662 • Federal Trade Commission, Greenbelt Recreation Greenbelt Recreation 877-382-4357 SUMMER CAMPS Summer 2021Camp Guide EMERGENCY 2 2 0 1 Will be available on April 8th. Visit DIAPER PICK-UP Need help with diapers? In the Greenbelt Virtual Recreation response to the COVID-19 Center at outbreak, The Greenbelt www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation Nursery Project is supporting Summer Camp Registration Start Dates needy Greenbelt families by distributing diapers on Greenbelt Residents: Mon. April 19 10am Kinder Camp, Camp Pine Tree, Thursday, April 15th, 2021. YOGO-Youth On The Go, Non-Residents: Mon., May 3 at 10am Creative Kids Camp, Camp Encore, Parents are required to bring state-issued photo ID, each Summer Classes: Ceramics and More child’s birth certificate, proof of Greenbelt residency (mail from SUMMER CAMP JOBS will be posted at Car Auction a federal, state, or local government agency which display April 8 – April 22 www.greenbeltmd.gov/jobs their name and Greenbelt residential address). No walk-ups 10am. Applications will open on Monday, April 12 at 3pm. accepted. Please register online at 4EJP MORGAN COURT https://forms.gle/PM9PWykYUWtbC99PA WALDORF MD 20601 For City Services, Events, Meeting, Info and more www.greenbeltmd.gov Registration required. Time and location given 1968 FORD MUSTANG Follow @cityofgreenbelt on 8R01T101193 upon submitted registration. Facebook and Twitter Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 8, 2021 Letters continued from page 2 membership meeting in May, so ing received 192 comments. It cutting limbs above the mowed the gardens and improves the forests have a 5.9 percent mor- the answer is no. made me dream of witnessing the area or even only in a 25-foot health of the forest. In areas im- tality rate, which if translated to If there are other Café patrons same level of energy to comment buffer would be insufficient to mediately adjacent to the gardens, the Hamilton woods is a loss of or members who would like against the maglev. The maglev assure sunlight for the gardens. exotic plants will be removed and about 1100 trees per year. Even to ask for a separate meeting proposal indicates that between The solution the FPAB pro- native plants, including shorter if mortality in Hamilton woods or survey to review the 519 and 627 acres of forest posed advocated for both garden tree species, will be planted in is half that rate, the number of general proposals and provide would be destroyed (depending sunlight and diverse forest garden their place. The large patch of trees being removed is small in input please contact me at on the option; see Table 4.12-1 of borders. wisteria will be removed and the comparison. [email protected] the Draft Environmental Impact Donna Hoffmeister area reclaimed as gardens. Greenbelt can have both a to coordinate. The current five- Statement, or DEIS). Counting Disclosure: I post this letter as a In order to keep the current healthy Forest Preserve and thriv- member board is almost two 200 trees per acre that means that resident; I do not speak for the gardens productive, it will be ing community gardens. But to years past the last elections so roughly 120,000 mature trees will Forest Preserve Advisory Board. necessary to remove approxi- do so, we need to recognize that would be making the decision be destroyed, nearly a thousand mately 150 trees shading the the border between the two must unilaterally and essentially times more trees than the number Preserve the Gardens gardens. While this may seem be carefully managed to benefit unelected. For a decision this discussed in the garden study. I am writing this letter to sup- like a large number, in context both. I urge the city council to significant, perhaps they should If half of the 192 comments port the Community Gardens/ it is not excessive. Based on the adopt the plan. delay the decision until after were speaking against cutting Forest Preserve Action Plan. In 2016 Forest Health Assessment John Paul Schmit board elections or get Café mature trees, then I would expect 1938, the community gardens there are approximately 234 trees Disclosure: Although I am a community input. That would be 960 times more comments written were established in what was a per acre and almost 19,000 total member of the Forest Preserve the cooperative/democratic way. against the maglev. So let’s get wide-open field. Since then, - for trees in Hamilton Woods alone. Advisory Board this letter repre- I hope the Café’s extended busy now, as that makes 92,160 ests have grown to surround the According to a 2004 study by sents only my personal opinion. community can expect an experi- comments to write. Greenbelters gardens. In 2003, both gardens Nowack et al., trees in Baltimore enced unique food vendor to also can do it! Multiply that by 20 if and forests were included in the attract those patrons from outside we also want to defend the im- new Greenbelt Forest Preserve. the Café’s member lists and Face- mature trees. It has long been recognized book page. In other words, the maglev that shading from surrounding Dem Club, GreenACES Peter May is an infinitely larger threat to trees is a threat to the future fight against, and has zero long- of the gardens. Both the 2007 To Celebrate Earth Day term benefit to anyone I know. Fearful Forest Preserve Management by Jane Young and John Lippert In the Police Blotter in the Oh, and that is not counting the and Maintenance Guidelines and March 25 issue, there was a rob- maglev planning to remove the the updated 2019 Stewardship Mark Sunday, April 18 at 5 citizen advisory groups, the City bery reported at 4:10 p.m. on Gladys Noon Spellman overpass, Guidelines state that tree removal p.m. on the calendar to celebrate of Greenbelt Green Team, which March 13. Three youths robbed or the additional 100 acres of will be necessary to preserve making the community more en- will present an overview of proj- a woman of her cell phone. In shrub land, 500 acres of fields adequate sunlight for cultivation. vironmentally sustainable with the ects and activities that the Green the process, she was knocked to and 40,000 linear feet of aquatic Several years ago, an eight-foot- GreenACES Team. Participants Team initiates and implements to the ground and punched several habitat to be wiped out (and wide mowed buffer was created can sign up at the Eleanor and make Greenbelt more sustainable. times. This is frightening to any- many many other issues). around the gardens, but no other Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Topics include zero waste, solar one being outside. Apparently, Please google “DEIS Maglev” management has been done. Club webpage (rooseveltclub. energy, green transportation, sus- we cannot be outside anymore and voice your concerns and Some parts of the gardens com) to be sent the Zoom link to tainable land use and land care, without fearing for our safety. I outrage using the form available were abandoned in previous the meeting. water and stream issues, Time- am outraged. on the front page of the DEIS, years. While this might seem The city and its citizens’ com- bank, pollinators and monthly en- Name withheld upon request before May 24. It’s easy, let’s all like a benefit to the surrounding mitment to preserving and en- vironmental Zoom presentations. Editor’s Note: The News Review do it, now. forests, instead it poses a threat hancing its environment is ex- This presentation will be offered Catherine Plaisant has been informed that two sus- to forest health. Exotic invasive pressed in numerous ways, be to give broad information about pects have been apprehended in shrubs, such as honeysuckle and it dealing with invasive plants, Green Team activities and to en- this attack and are facing charges. Support the Gardens, multiflora rose, dominate the preserving trees, opposing the use courage citizen involvement, be it forest floor and limit the growth of athletic turf fields or managing saving butterflies or working with Forest Preserve organic plant and pest problems. allies to oppose the maglev proj- I can understand that people of native plants. One open area No Fooling As stated in the Public Works ect and develop more intelligent wish there were an easy, painless has become so overrun with ex- On Maglev Department’s Sustainable Land approaches to reduce congestion solution to the shading issues at otic shrubs and vines, particularly The humorous hyperbole and Care Policy, that policy “is the in the Baltimore-Washington cor- the Greenbelt Community Gar- wisteria, that trees are not able sarcasm skillfully employed for culmination of planning and col- ridor. dens, but that’s not the case. to grow there. These plants can April Fool’s Day sound eerily laboration between the City, mul- One might say that “Greenbelt A key conclusion from the spread far from the gardens and plausible as Greenbelters become tiple citizen advisory groups, and practices what it preaches” when analysis of garden sunlight and harm other areas of the forest. aware of convoluted schemes and external partners.” it comes to the environment. shading that the Forest Preserve The proposed action plan will millions being spent to hype this The Democratic Club has in- For more information call Advisory Board submitted to City address these problems in a way foolhardy project. that both eliminates shading of vited one of those important Konrad Herling at 301-345-9369. Thankfully, there are rays of Council on March 1 is that just hope. The comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement has been extended to May 24 (as noted in the City Connecter, rather than April 22 MAKE AN EARTH as noted in last week’s News Review). Maryland Senator Paul Pinsky is sponsoring a bill, cur- rently before the Budget and Tax- FRIENDLY SWAP! ation Committee, to prohibit any appropriation for maglev. A grow-

In Historic Roosevelt Center ing number of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel County resi- www.greenbelt.coop dents are speaking up, backed by organizations including Maryland Public Policy Institute and Mary- land Coalition for Responsible Transit. In response to last week’s headline: Any “Radical Design Changes,” however meticulous, are merely ridiculous corporate and government efforts to green- or-white-wash this fiasco and will never appease us the objectors. We the people will stop this train, no fooling! Marjorie Gray Easy Better for the Planet Choices

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The Larger Threat Household Cleanser Feminine Hygiene I was saddened when anger and virtual fist fights erupted Cleaning Wipes Deodorant on social media at the mention of 125 trees being threatened, Detergent Sunscreen to alleviate shading of the his- toric community gardens. Let- Celebrate Earth Month at the Co-op! ters were immediately written. Just the initial Facebook post- Thursday, April 8, 2021 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 Greenbelt Summer Camps Greenbelters Rally at DOT Against SCMaglev Project Plan to Use Hybrid Model by Donna Hoffmeister by Melinda Thompson

Este artículo está disponible en español en nuestra página web www.greenbeltnewsreview. com. Greenbelt camps will be back this summer and they will be using a hybrid model aimed at accommodating as many families as possible. Anne Oudemans, the assis- tant director of city recreation programs, said the camps would have a mixture of pre-recorded activities, Zoom conversations and on-site activities in the morn- ing. The on-site portion of the camps will be outside as much FRIEND-GOMEZ CARLY BY PHOTO as possible. Emma and Stella Friend-Gomez make crab-themed headbands DONNA HOFFMEISTER BY PHOTO Greenbelters join the rally at the U.S. Department of Transporta- “Basically, this summer we for “Under the Sea” week at Kinder Camp in 2020. will be offering a combination tion on April 2. of on-site morning camp,” Oude- Over a dozen people turned along the Baltimore-Washington mans said. “And I will also be out for Mayor Colin Byrd’s rally corridor while Route talked about offering some virtual programs on April 2 in opposition to the the disruption to her Bladensburg for families that might not feel SCMaglev at the U.S. Depart- neighborhood. Observing from comfortable having their kids ment of Transportation (DOT) the sidelines were six D.C. police return to on-site activities.” There headquarters. Despite the high officers, one of whom asked Byrd are a variety of camps for kids winds and nippy temperature, to extend personal greetings to in grades K through 12 including the event drew an enthusiastic Captain Tim White of the Green- Kinder Camp, Camp Pine Tree, crowd that included Bladensburg belt Police. With a ratio of one Creative Kids Camp and Camp City Councilmember Jocelyn officer to two participants, it was Encore. Route; Greenbelt Councilmem- perhaps a smaller crowd than the Chris Cherry, the city’s per- ber Rodney Roberts; Stanford police had expected. forming arts coordinator, told the Fraser, public defender in Prince The group will meet again News Review that some of the George’s County; and Rich El- next Tuesday, April 13 at 5:30 camps have been combined to liott, a candidate for State Del- p.m. at DOT and at intervals ease demand on instruction. “This egate in District 24. after that, but especially on May year we won’t be offering circus Greenbelters included Bill Or- 24, when the public comment pe- camp as a stand-alone camp, leans, Susan Barnett and Beth riod for the Draft Environmental we’re going to be incorporating LeaMond. Barnett spoke about Impact Statement closes. circus instruction into the cur- the damage to the green space riculum for Creative Kids,” said Cherry. According to Oudemans, staff are trying to limit the work for the camp counselors by keeping LARKIN AIDAN BY PHOTO them working with one group or City cameraman Scott Crawford films camper Iris Gaycken at pod. Cherry said that the camp the underpass near the Greenbelt Museum historic house at 10-B counselors will have pre-recorded Crescent Road during the 2020 Creative Kids Camp. material that will be sent out in a daily email for families doing full fun for the children and that they families and are really excited to day virtual programs. The same have time to interact with their have folks back on site and to counselor will instruct everyone peers. hopefully by next summer, return through Zoom. The Zoom activ- “We’re just so excited to be to our traditional, full-day camp ity will allow for the children to able to have kids back this sum- offering.” have some interaction without mer,” Oudemans said. “You know Melinda Thompson is a Uni- thinking about the coronavirus we did virtual camps last summer versity of Maryland journalism safety precautions. and we were happy to stay con- student writing for the News CAHILL SUSAN BY PHOTO Recreation Director Greg nected with a lot of our camp Review. For this little nocturnal fellow, a tree on Hillside Road is a safe Varda remarked that these pods place to sleep during the day, hidden away from predators. will help limit exposure to the coronavirus within the camps. “We want our campers to be safe so they’re putting all those pre- cautions in place,” he explained. Varda anticipates that the kids will move around in small pods throughout the day, so that if there were to be a Covid-19 inci- dent, exposure would be limited to the pod rather than involving the entire camp. “The pod might then be required to stay at home for a few days,” said Varda. Varda went on to say that, because of the coronavirus they don’t have the resources to safely MARA HEMMINGER BY PHOTO DC Invitational FIRST Robotics Scrimmage do full-day programs and that Daffodils parents will have to pick up their 23-25 April 2021 children at the end of the morn- Combining enthusiasm of competitive sports with the rigors of sci- ing portion of camp. Staff are ence and technology. High school students build industrial-size robots planning to incorporate Covid-19 to play a difficult field game in alliance with other teams. We’re restrictions including masks, so- pleased to announce this local and live competition in the Wash- cial distancing and being outdoors ington, DC metropolitan area: See Unique Game Designs made by as much as possible. “Our camps students on Friday and the robots built for STEAM. Hosted by the are licensed and regulated by the Airtigers.org Community Robotics Aerospace Interact Club. Maryland Department of Health, Washington Education Zone, Wagner Gym, 8401 Good Luck Rd, Office of Youth Camps and their Riverdale, MD 20706. guidance for this summer is go- ing to be to follow CDC guid- Doors open 7:30 am each day. ance on summer camps,” said See https://airtigers.org/frc-challenge. Oudemans. Most importantly, the camp Children of all ages are welcome. The event will strictly adhere the organizers are concerned with Prince Georges County guidelines. making sure that the camps are Check the https://airtigers.org/frc-challenge website for the latest information. 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continued from page 1 City Notes BUDGET Animal Shelter residents are Business two rabbits, three dogs and a that the city establish some finan- tions hammered revenue from cat. Thirty-one permitted pooches cial polices saying that he wished admissions and amusement and enjoy the Dog Park, which is pa- The News Review invites Greenbelt businesses to submit brief announce- that they could adopt a financial hotel/motel taxes, where the esti- ments for the business column. Tell us about events such as new employees, trolled daily. Park rangers observe policy that Moran could not re- mated FY21 revenue dropped by predominant mask compliance, anniversaries, awards won, new programs, and other newsworthy items. tire, before wishing him well. At 91.4 and 80 percent, respectively, Send brief (40-50 words) items to [email protected]. though several mask signs were the end of the meeting, Moran, from that projected in the adopted found in the woods. who noted that this was his last budget. The city expects this A Review Horticulture/Parks beautified meeting with council, thanked revenue will partially recover in planting beds and sanitized play- council, the community and city FY22. Thanks to action by the grounds. Stumps were removed Vegetarian Take-Out staff for their support and for state, which Davis attributed to in Franklin Park and a tree was making his a wonderful career. action by the Maryland Municipal by Jon Gardner removed near St. Hugh’s play- Revenues League, Highway User taxes will ground. The bulk of the city’s rev- not be cut as anticipated in the My wife and I gave up eating Silver Diner, in the parking Refuse/Recycling collected enues come from real property current fiscal year and are expect- meat for Lent, joining our teenag- lot in front of Beltway Plaza, has 28.81 tons of refuse and 12.36 taxes. The city had projected ed to increase further in FY22. er, who is vegetarian year-round. four vegan entrées, easily found tons of recyclables. Sustainability/ real property taxes to amount to Licenses and permits are es- We are continuing to get take-out by scrolling down in their online Environmental scheduled Forest $18.1 million in FY21 but now sentially flat at $1.4 million in at least once per week, in order ordering system. Our clear favor- Preserve tours for the Maglev estimates it will receive $19.4 the current fiscal year and $1.3 to support local restaurants during ite was the coconut-glazed tofu Task Force. Three Weed War- million. This increase is mostly projected in FY22. Estimated the pandemic. skewers, served with spiced green rior volunteers removed invasive due to a 65 percent decrease revenues from other government Each week, we enjoy pick- lentils. The pineapple basil vegan plants. in the allowance for commer- agencies including the federal, ing up our “Meatless Mondays” stir-fry over gluten-free quinoa The first Spring Outdoor Mov- cial property abatements. Unlike state and county are 7.2 percent meals from the Greenbelt Co-op pasta was also a hit. We were not ie sold out and the Hopping residential property, commercial above the adopted budget level in Roosevelt Center. The Co-op as fond of the Beyond Meatballs Around Town spring event was property is assessed based upon and are projected to go down rotates through several differ- mac ‘n’ cheese, so don’t order also a success. Spring recreation the revenue stream generated. slightly in the next year. Charges ent meals. I look forward to the that unless you are already a fan classes are mostly still online. Property owners can request ret- for other services dropped sig- weeks featuring Asian dumplings, of that brand of plant-based meat Springhill Lake Recreation Center roactive reductions in their as- nificantly in the current year, my wife likes the pasta carbonara substitute. launched outdoor Fit Club class- sessed valuations if they do not to $943,500 down from the with sliced meatless sausage, and Most of the other restaurants es. Therapeutic Recreation staff generate the anticipated level of $1,673,200 in the adopted budget, our teen likes the samosas. If in Greenbelt also offer one or scheduled American Red Cross revenue. The proposed budget largely due to the closure of most you are hungry, the portions are more vegetarian options. All four blood drives, monitored Zoom fit- sets aside $620,000 for potential recreation activities in March of a little small (although still good of Greenbelt’s Chinese restaurants ness classes and facilitated frozen abatements in the current year, 2020. City staff believes that by value at under $8), so you can (reviewed in the February 4 is- meals for 40 seniors. down from $1.8 million in the the start of FY22, the city will supplement with the brown rice sue) have teen-approved vegeta- The Greenbelt Assistance in adopted budget and has budgeted be offering summer camps and vegetarian sushi tray or the meat- ble lo-mein. Beijing of Greenbelt Living (GAIL) program applied $450,000 in the proposed FY22 a variety of other classes. This less spring rolls. Walk-ins are also offers veggie chicken (made for an AARP grant for dementia budget. Together, these allow- rebound should continue into the welcome, but to be certain, order from soy beans) and veggie beef care. ances will permit the city to ab- fall and by January it is hoped before 1 p.m. by calling 301-474- (made from Chinese mushroom sorb a total of over $1 million in that the city will be able to of- 0522 and pick up at the deli in stems) cooked into traditional potential abatements. fer unlimited in-person classes at the back of the store between 4 entrées. If you eat eggs, don’t Personal property taxes are all recreation facilities. If these Don't be a and 7 p.m. overlook the possibility of order- now estimated to come in at projections are accurate, revenue Chef Karim of Cedars of Leb- ing all-day breakfast from Gener- doormat! $1.85 million, down slightly from from other services will more anon is almost halfway through ous Joe’s. And there is always the $1.87 million in the adopted than rebound in FY22, coming in his second decade in Greenbelt. veggie pizza. Be ON one. budget and are estimated to re- at $1,833,900, an increase of 9.6 His vegetarian Lebanese feast If you don’t mind going fur- main at that level in the next percent over the FY21 adopted $15 gets you on platter generously serves two, or ther afield or you want to cele- fiscal year. budget. Revenue from parking ci- you can add a few extra cheese brate a special occasion, the very thousands. Over time, the city has be- tations and municipal infractions or spinach fatayer pies to satisfy highly rated Amber Spice Indian www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com come more and more dependent dropped by roughly half from the three people. The feast is a sam- restaurant in Laurel (301-477- upon real estate taxes. In the adopted budget with total revenue pling of 10 different mezze items, 4828) has an extensive vegetarian FY22 proposed budget, such from fines and forfeitures total- along with grilled vegetables, pita menu. Everything we have ever revenues account for 65 percent ing $566,100 in FY21, down 7.3 bread and rice. For lunch, or if ordered from there has been deli- New Listings! of total general fund revenue. percent from the adopted budget you are on your own, the veggie cious. The NuVegan Café in Col- This is up from 61.5 percent in and projected to rise slightly to sandwich platter makes a good lege Park (240-553-7567) is also FY16 and way up from the 48.5 $569,000 in the next fiscal year. meal. Always save some room an excellent choice for take-out; I percent in FY1989. In her writ- Thanks to the Federal Reserve for Maria’s delicious homemade recommend the ginger-spiced tofu ten comments, Gaymon cautioned Board actions in response to desserts. Call Karim at 301-345- or the barbecue tofu with rice that the trend of high reliance on the pandemic, the city’s interest 0100 to place your take-out order while sampling from the many real estate revenue could make revenue was nearly zapped with and pick up at 103 Centerway. delicious sides. the city vulnerable in the next current estimates of $10,000 in recession, whenever that occurs. FY21 a mere 6.7 percent of the 119 Lakeside Drive Elsewhere in the budget book, $150,000 estimate in the adopted 5 beds | 3 baths Gaymon states that it is possible budget. The proposed budget This roomy, beautifully maintained that the city has reached or near- anticipates a slight rebound to home has American-style space ly reached its maximum size in $50,000 in FY22. and comfort, with a distinctly terms of what the community can Miscellaneous revenues European fl air to its upgraded afford. (Former City Treasurer dropped 14.6 percent to $239,300 kitchen and its built-in closet Jeff Williams had voiced similar and are projected to increase to storage systems. concerns in his last budget.) The $248,900 in the proposed budget. city should not partially fund There was minimal discussion $580,000 new initiatives expecting that fu- of revenues at the March 24 bud- Open Sunday 1-3 ture revenue growth will support get worksession. Councilmember the full cost of the project, she Emmett Jordan wanted to budget advised. In addition, she wrote, so that residents paid the same future increases in salaries and amount of taxes as they did the benefits will be difficult to af- year before. However, Davis ford should the economy slow or pointed out that doing this would decline. require reducing the expenditures Other taxes ($3,688,600) in- by an amount equal to revenue. cluding the city’s share of the 11H Laurel Hill state income tax, are estimated 2 beds | 1 bath to be $392,350 less than pro- Tucked at the back of a friendly court, with a jected in the adopted budget and parking space right out front, PHOTO BY PEGGY HIGGINS PEGGY BY PHOTO to recover most of that loss in this townhouse has a spacious Chef Karim of Cedars of Lebanon greets custom- FY22. The stay-at-home orders addition that creates plenty of ers on St. Patrick's Day. and business closures and restric- additional living space.

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Houchens has Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, jor renovation and expansion of School in 1980. Instead of know- a daughter, Courtney, and one www.greenbeltmd.gov/police. Dates and times are those when police the city pool. The pool had been ing just one trade, Houchens was granddaughter. In his retirement, were first contacted about incidents. the first public pool in Prince always eager to learn more about Houchens looks forward to spend- Threats March 25, and a red four-door George’s County, and still exists how things work in the facilities ing time hunting and fishing, and March 31, 1:14 p.m., 6200 Honda Accord with Virginia tags as it was originally built, with he maintained. Whenever he took working on restoring a 1957 Greenbelt Road. An employee at VMV2980, taken from 9230 the old snack shack as part of the on a new project, he asked ques- Chevrolet Nomad Wagon. He Burlington Coat Factory saw a Springhill Lane on March 29. new expansion. The indoor pool tions and expanded his skill set. looks forward to building a cabin man cut a security sensor off a The other two stolen vehi- was built in 1990, an $8 million “I got to see how the buildings on his 40 acres of land near Paw suitcase and then start concealing cles are a gold four-door 2005 project. The fitness wing was work, work with the contractors Paw, W.Va., rich in wildlife in- clothing in it. When the employee Toyota Prius with Maryland tags added a few years later. and learn how things were sup- cluding bear, bobcat, turkey, fox confronted him, the man threat- JHL7633, taken on March 30 In recent years, Houchens led posed to work.” squirrel and, of course, whitetail ened to cut him and then fled in from 5905 Cherrywood Lane, and a major renovation of the Old Houchens’ family members deer. “To enjoy hunting, you a vehicle. the other a blue four-door 2008 Greenbelt Theatre, taking out still work for the city. His wife just need to dress well and keep Theft Nissan Altima that had no tags, the air-conditioning system that Gaye runs the beloved Mom’s warm, with good wool socks and March 28, 7:35 p.m., 7595 taken on March 30 from 6000 was original to 1937. “It was a Morning Out program. His son plenty of insulated clothing.” Tim Greenbelt Road. A wallet was block Greenbelt Road. dinosaur,” Houchens said, but Matthew Houchens works on Houchens is always prepared for removed from an unattended Five vehicles were recovered. “it lasted 80 years.” He helped the street crew, and son-in-law every eventuality. shopping cart at Safeway. A 2016 Ford Fiesta reported design the new system and its March 30, 7:23 p.m., 7415 stolen on March 19 near 5913 backup; the pool and the Po- Greenbelt Road. Two lockers Cherrywood Lane was recovered lice Station also reflect the same were broken into at LA Fitness March 27 on Breezewood Drive backup strategy. and a key fob and wallet were near Breezewood Terrace. Houchens points out that fa- taken. A 2006 Acura TSX reported cilities maintenance means deal- Fraud stolen to Maryland State Police ing with many different types of March 26, 2:12 p.m., 100 was located March 28 at 7505 inspections, including fire alarm block Lakeside Drive. A woman Greenway Center Drive. inspections, generator inspections reported that on March 7 she put Three vehicles were recov- and kitchen hood inspections, just a letter containing a check in a ered by Metropolitan Police in to name a few. With important mailbox. Someone got possession Washington, D.C. A 2003 Toyota programs housed in the Com- of the check, changed the amount Camry reported stolen on March munity Center, including adult and name of payee and cashed it. 7 from 9158 Springhill Court day care and GreenbeltAdvertising: Nursery Camera-ready - 2 Column Spread x __” March 29, 10:04 a.m., 16 was recovered March 29 in the School, he noted that, “You don’t Greenbelt News Review issue of January 14, 2021 Court Ridge Road. A woman 2300 block Ainger Place, S.E.; a want to shut down a program if reported that on March 7 she put 2014 Mazda 6 taken from 6103 you didn’t keep thingsFrom: straight.” Greenbelt Homes, Inc. a letter containing a check in the Breezewood Court was recovered Special events were an im- JOHANNA GODERRE BY PHOTO mailbox. Someone gained pos- March 29 in the 100 block 41st portant facet of Houchens’Maesha work.McNeill –Icelandic 301-474 poppies-4161, Ext. 1128, April 6, 2021 session of the check, changed the Street, S.E.; and a 2001 Toyota “Labor Day grew and grew un- amount and name of payee and Corolla reported stolen February til the crew had to put down cashed it. 3 from 6023 Springhill Drive was $30,000 worth of electric … and Vandalism recovered March 31 in the 2400 maintain the power the whole March 29, 3:01 p.m., 8150 block 22nd Avenue N.E. time the carnival was there,” Lakecrest Drive. A youth kicked Thefts from vehicles in- Houchens said. As a city man, the glass rental office door, which clude a catalytic converter from Houchens did stints driving the PRELIMINARY AGENDA shattered. He is known to man- 6218 Breezewood Drive and snowplow, remembering “150 GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS agement and the investigation is rear Maryland temporary tag hours straight plowing snow, four Thursday , April 15, 2021 ongoing. T0364856 from 7822 Hanover hours sleeping, then back on the Vehicle Crime Parkway. road.” A. GHI Special Open Session – starts at 7 :00 p.m. (open to members and visitors) Four vehicles were stolen, Windows were broken and Over the years, with the ex- • Approve Motion to Hold an Executive Session Meeting on April 15, 2021 of which two had been left un- handicap placards were taken pansion of city facilities, the locked with engines running. from 12 vehicles in the 7800 number of emergency calls in- B. GHI Executive Session GHI – ADMINISTRATION starts after the GHI Special OpenBUILDING Session m eeting Those are a black four-door 2016 block Hanover Parkway. A purse creased. “It was more than a 9 to adjourns (closed to members and visitors) Toyota Camry with Maryland was removed after a window was 5 job,” he said, and could include • Approve Minutes GHI of ADMINISTRATION the Executive Session Meeting BUILDING held on March 18, 2021 • 2021 Gutter Cleaning Contract – 2nd reading tags 7CL5855, taken from the left down. problems with broken windows, 9100 block Springhill Lane on vandalism, broken pipes or no • 2021 Contract for Replacing Roofs on Frame Homes and Additions – 2nd reading • Contract for CrawlspaceGHI Improvements ADMINISTRATION to Pilot Buildings, BUILDING Units on Woodland heat. “The pool was open 365 Way and Additions – 2nd reading The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information days a year. The Police Station • 2021 Contract for Replacing Roofs on Attached and Detached Garages – 1st leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved doesn’t close. The Community reading Center is open into the night. • Request by a Member for an Exception to the Two-Year Profit Limitation crimes reported in the blotter. At the theater, what if there’s no Provision in the MOC • Request by a Member for a Rental Permit Extension Call 1-866-411-TIPS. heat, or the popcorn machine or • Request by a Non-Member for an Extension of Time to Reside in a GHI Unit People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the the ice maker’s not working. The • Member Financial Matters popcorn machine’s important be- • Member Complaint Matters Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. cause that’s for the public.” • Employee Matters

C. GHI Regular Open Session Meeting – starts at 7:45 p.m. (open to members and visitors) Lions Club Offers • Announcement of Executive Session Meeting Held on April 1, 2021 College Scholarships • Announcement of Executive Session Meeting Held on April 15, 2021 The Greenbelt Lions Club an- • Approve Minutes of Special Open Session Meeting held on March 18, 2021 • Approve Minutes of Regular Open Session Meeting held on March 18, 2021 nounces the return of the Stan • Consider Selection of a Member to Fill a Vacancy on the Board of Directors Hoke Memorial Scholarship • Presentation of 2020 External Audit Report Program. This year, the Club is • Companion Animal Committee Report for July to December 2020 awarding two $1,000 scholar- • Proposed Agenda for the May 13, 2021 Annual membership Meeting ships. • Interim Report from the Transition Task Force to the Board of Directors To qualify, applicants must • Member Comments re: Finance Committee's Recommendation to Charge a Fee for Permit Reviews meet the following criteria: (1) • Review 2020 Investment Committee Report be a resident of Greenbelt; (2) be • Buildings Committee Recommendation re: Attic and Basement Rim Joist a high school senior graduating Insulation Options for Larger Town Homes from a high school located in Prince George’s County; and (3) Contact information for attending the Board meeting via Zoom is as follows: be matriculating to a community college or a four-year university. When: Apr 15, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Those wishing to apply should Register in advance for this meeting: request the official application https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAoduivqT4pE92CTmyybWem7KhhOnP1mZGU form by sending an email to [email protected]. The After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about completed application must be re- joining the meeting. turned to the same email address no later than midnight on Friday, April 16 to be considered for this year’s scholarship. To request a sign language interpreter for a board meeting, To request a sign language interpreter for a board meeting, Scholarship recipients will be go to http://www.ghi.coop/content/interpreter-request-form, go to http://www.ghi.coop/content/interpreter-request-form, notified on or before May 31. contact us by phone (301-474-4161) or fax (301-474-4006). or go to the GHI Office (One Hamilton Place) or contact us by phone (301-474-4161) or fax (301-474-4006).

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Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, April 8, 2021 Free Art for All Is Both School Bus Protocols Change For Covid and Driving Safety Inspiring and Therapeutic by Amy Hansen by René Sewell-Raysor Before Greenbelt students get partment and the drivers ticketed. Este artículo está disponible back to the classrooms, many In addition, buses have GPS en español en nuestra página will need to get back on a bus. tablets that will provide turn-by- web www.greenbeltnewsreview. The experience, according to turn directions. The tablets will com. Meghan Gebreselassie from the also keep track of the bus inspec- One way to avoid mission Prince George’s County Public tions and sanitizing protocols. drift is to be reminded of the Schools Office of Communica- Other protocols have changed goal daily with the organiza- tions, will be different than it was as well. Each bus will hold only tion’s name above the door. The pre-pandemic. 21 students. Students will sit one Space Free Art For All is an “Our entire bus fleet has been student per seat on each row, sit- acronym for Sharing Positive upgraded with new technology to ting near the window. The seat Artistic and Creative Energies. improve safety both on and off immediately behind the driver Shaymar Higgs, who lends his the bus,” she said. will be left vacant. Bus attendants artistic vison and energies to The buses now have a new will help monitor the students the nonprofit located in Beltway camera inside that will be used and ensure physical distancing. Plaza, is a believer that everyone to ensure that sanitizing protocols Gebreselassie added that the is creative and just needs to find are followed, and will assist with county now has a new app for the right medium to express it. contact tracing if necessary. They parents called StopFinder. “Stop- “The Space Free Art For All is The Space Free Art For All presents a lively exterior to Beltway Plaza. also have new exterior cameras Finder,” she explained, “allows a place for creating community that allow the bus to take photos parents, guardians and caregiv- through the creative process. The - Photos by Shaymar Higgs of any car that illegally pulls ers to see where a child’s bus is Covid-19 pandemic has created around a bus that has its stop and information about their bus both opportunities and challenges. sign extended. Those photos will schedule.” People are looking for something be turned over to the police de- to do,” he says. Volunteers, along with Higgs, have curated art kits containing a number of different media that can be taken home or used in the Space every third Saturday. Higgs and a staff of five dedi- cated volunteers share skills and encouragement. One artist came in saying, “I know you don’t have anything to cut vinyl.” The volunteer staff was able to point to a vinyl cutter that the emerg- ing artist uses regularly to create face masks and shirts. to cope with depression and iso- Tuesdays to Fridays from 3 to 7 The shelves have morphed lationism.” p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 7 into a Community Library and The Space Free Art For All is p.m. Information can be found on books on a variety of subjects are located in Beltway Plaza across FreeArtForAll.org, Instagram and dropped off and find their way to from the movie theater. It is open Facebook or call 240-297-9171. a second life. One of the offshoots of The Space Free Art For All is the Free Market. Gently used cloth- ing is dropped off and anyone who needs it can browse and choose from an interview outfit to something more eclectic. Gently used clothing is accepted Tues- days and Thursdays. Coding at The Space Free Art For All has been amended to include art. They’ve gone from STEM to STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Fun and creative coding with a focus on art. New Deal is a Big Deal Higgs’ artistic path began with his opening his mother’s garage PHOTO BY AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO and inviting his neighborhood to A bee investigates blooms on a red bud tree. join him in creating art. That was the springboard to hosting pop- up art spaces in D.C., temporary sites dedicated to exploring one’s inner artist. Later, he interned at the Freer Gallery and credits that long association with making contacts, gaining experience and opening doors to him. Now the path leads to an exciting collabo- ration with the New Deal Café in Roosevelt Center. The trope of a starving artist plays well in literature, but in reality, artists want to show their work and making a few dollars is not out of the question. The mashup of art and entrepreneur- ship birthed Artrepreneurship. Higgs explains that it will give a platform to high-schoolers to run a gallery: “They find artists, mount the shows and curate the shows.” He sees a natural collab- oration with tech savvy students JOHANNA GODERRE BY PHOTO Children and families enjoy activities with the Easter Bunny on Ranunculus to market the shows using social March 29 at Schrom Hills Park, during Greenbelt Recreation's media and other media outlets. Hopping Around Town. Participants painted flower pots and “Covid has been a seesaw,” he planted seeds as well as getting to know the bunny. Similar events said. Adding, “It is important to were held in Springhill Lake and on Braden Field. help each other learn new skills and while learning new skills it - Photos by Jennifer Sterling can be therapeutic in helping us