JULY 22, 2004 Many Technical Issues Resolved Nominations Are Crucial As Skateboarders, Designer Talk for Outstanding Citizen by Joe Timer by Thomas X

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VOL. 67, No. 35 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 JULY 22, 2004 Many Technical Issues Resolved Nominations Are Crucial As Skateboarders, Designer Talk For Outstanding Citizen by Joe Timer by Thomas X. White First given in 1973, the Plans for the proposed briefed council on staff efforts geological and technical survey Outstanding Citizen award Greenbelt Skate Park advanced at since April, which he outlined of the proposed site by Giles is presented annually to a a Greenbelt City Council to City Manager Michael Engineering. Greenbelt citizen who has worksession held on Wednesday, McLaughlin in a July 7 memo- If council agrees to move the provided exemplary vol- July 14 at the Community Center. randum. The briefing covered project along at that meeting, the unteer service, past and The worksession was council’s the preliminary layout plan, up- geo-tech survey would take present. Greenbelt’s 2003 first opportunity to review the dated projected costs for the about six weeks, CLD would be- Outstanding Citizen – most recent design and develop- project and staff work with Cali- gin development of construction Emory Harman – and the ment concept for the proposed fornia Landscape and Design documents on September 30, the 30 recipients of the Out- skate park to be constructed on (CLD) on developing the pro- city staff would file for permits standing Citizen Award the sloping grassy area between posed design concept. with Prince George’s County and that preceded him have the Youth Center and the Com- McNeal also described a May construction would begin at the provided countless hours munity Center (see the Prelimi- meeting with the principal de- end of April, 2005 and take of un-publicized service. nary Layout Plan for the proposed signer for CLD, Wally Hollyday, about three months. A projected When asked about his re- skate park on page 6). to review design and construc- “Grand Opening” of the action to being selected Attendees at the worksession tion issues and an additional Greenbelt Skate Park could take Greenbelt’s Outstanding included local skateboarders, public meeting on May 19 to place on July 30, 2005. Citizen, Harman re- their parents, skate board park solicit ideas and suggestions Projected costs for the com- sponded, “I felt honored supporters, skate board advocates from skateboarders from pleted 7,000 square foot facility to be recognized and to from the metropolitan area and Greenbelt and the surrounding range from $195,000 to be Grand Marshal of the – NEWS REVIEW FILE PHOTO ZEVALLOS BY PROSPERO PHOTO Emory Harman displays Greenbelt’s representatives from other recre- area. $220,000, depending on site, Labor Day Parade.” 60th Anniversary cake in this 1997 ation and parks agencies consid- He projected a timeline for landscaping or other changes For more than 50 photograph. The 2003 Outstanding ering skate board facilities for the skate park’s development, made in the ultimate design. years, this Greenbelt resi- Citizen has been involved in numerous their areas. assuming council approved on The McNeal memorandum esti- dent has been active in Greenbelt activities and, in this in- Joe McNeal, assistant director August 5 the design concept, ne- mates $180,000 for the CLD various organizations. stance, served as chair of the anniver- of Recreational Facilities, Green- gotiated purchase for construc- Harman stated that he en- sary committee. belt Recreation Department, tion by CLD and a necessary See SKATE PARK, page 6 joys volunteer work. This has involved PTA activities, neighborhood crime watch, Greenbelt Community Church. A New American Citizen “Middle River” playing Santa Claus for the A focus with the Lion’s Club city’s Recreation Department and remains organizational growth. Also Becomes a Volunteer Is FOGM Topic announcing both the Labor Day Harman personally has recruited Parade and the Greenbelt Concert 150 new members. While con- by Pat Davis by Sandra A. Lange Band. He remains active, par- ceding that today’s demands of ticularly in the Lion’s Club, the On June 8, Church, at In celebration of the Year of University of Maryland and the See HARMAN, page 9 2004, Agnes Goddard and at the History of Flight, the Conaty, along a dance class. Greenbelt Museum is sponsoring with 50 others, Deciding that a free lecture on Tuesday, July Hungarian Mayors Tour took the oath of fate had inter- 27 at 7:30 p.m., in the Multipur- citizenship in vened, they pose Room of the Greenbelt City, Meet with Council Baltimore to be- started dating. Community Center. Entitled by Barbara Hopkins come a citizen Agnes re- “Middle River: The Town that of the United turned to the Bombers Built,” a slide lecture Eight Hungarian mayors re- ning department spoke with the States. When Philippines in by Loyola history Professor John cently spent a busy day in mayors about the planning deci- asked about how April 1998 to Breihan will describe the Mary- Greenbelt during a visit spon- sion process and Christal Batey she feels as a defend her dis- land suburb of Middle River sored by the U. S. Department of talked with them about senior citizen, she re- sertation, to re- planned by Hale Walker. Walker State. The visitors were wel- programs. MPO George plied, “I love ceive her de- also designed Greenbelt in 1935. comed by Mayor Judith Davis Mathews introduced the Hungar- the freedom in CONATY BY AGNES PHOTO gree from the Museum members and friends are and Councilmember Leta Mach, ians to the basics of the this country. I Agnes Conaty University of invited to an ice cream social who also shared with them infor- Greenbelt Police Department. know I can be the Philippines preceding the lecture at 7 p.m. mation on the local educational They learned of the city’s history whatever I want to be.” She also and to teach at the university. Middle River, located 10 system. Later, the group met from the museum curator and stated that she is “proud to be During this time Agnes and Aus- miles north of Baltimore, was with the other three council- had a tour of the city. an American and I want to con- tin continued a long distance ro- home to the Glenn Martin Air- members and City Manager After sharing dinner with tribute as much as possible to the mance by email. craft Assembly Plant. In 1939 Michael McLaughlin who ad- Greenbelt resident Erica American way of life.” She In February 1999 he went to the plant began gearing up for dressed them about the structure Ginsberg, program officer, De- added that she loves the diversity the Philippines to meet her fam- war. By 1943, over 53,000 work- and workings of the city govern- partment of State Bureau of Edu- in this country. ily and in June her cousin ers were employed there. A new ment. Born Agnes Pasco on Luzon brought Agnes a gift from Austin planned community outside the Celia Craze of the city’s plan- See TOUR, page 5 island in the Philippines, Conaty with a message to email him factory gates became a wartime came to the U.S. for the first time when she got it. in 1990 to attend school for a Proposal See FOGM, page 5 short time. She returned in 1995 When she did, he called back for a two-month U.S. Information and proposed and she accepted. What Goes On Agency tour of environmental fa- The “gift” was an engagement cilities. In 1997 Conaty came ring. They were married on De- Saturday, July 24 once again for 16 months to cember 30, 1999, in the Philip- 9 a.m. to noon, Electron- study and write her doctoral dis- pines. ics Recycling, Buddy Attick sertation in environmental sci- The following January Conaty Park ences. At this time she also came to the U.S. and started Saturday, July 31 worked at the Goddard Space work on getting her citizenship. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Registra- Flight Center. Austin was so happy that tion for swimming lessons for In November 1997 the former Agnes was becoming a citizen passholders and residents for Miss Pasco met Austin Conaty at that he arranged a surprise party August 3-6 and 10-13. Goddard. Although they had on July 2 at the College Park Sunday, August 1 and worked in the same building for Aviation Museum. She found Monday, August 2 11 months, they had never met. out about it on the day of the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Open Then over the course of three party. About 80 friends, family registration for above dates at PHOTOS BY BEVERLY PALAU BY BEVERLY PHOTOS days they ran into each other Aquatic and Fitness Center Greenbelt City Council welcomes eight mayors from Hungary and three times: at St. Hugh’s See CONATY, page 9 their translator to the City Council meeting on July 19.

GNR 072204 print.pmd 1 7/22/2004, 1:32 PM Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 22, 2004 Visit Old Towne Conserve Water and Save Money Letters to the Editor Bowie Saturday A great deal of money can be ban areas on the east coast goes Free tours of the Railroad saved by taking simple steps to to irrigate plants, mostly lawns. THANKS Museum will be conducted on save water, the EPA (Environmen- To use less water, gardeners can tal Protection Agency) notes. select plants that are adapted to My family and I want to ex- chines in use in Maryland al- Saturday, July 24 in Old Towne ready have printers to print clos- Bowie from noon to 4 p.m. Even small changes can have a their home (consider climate, soils, press our deepest gratitude and big effect on water resources and sunlight and exposure); cluster appreciation to our many rela- ing tallies. Diebold had agreed Watch trains from the observation in 2003 to modify their machines platform. Call 301-805-4616 for environmental quality. Fixing a plants together and mulch them tives, friends and neighbors who leaky faucet, toilet or lawn sprin- with compost to conserve moisture; have overwhelmed us with their for free for San Diego County to more information. have paper receipts for each Also on Saturday, July 24 the kler can reduce water use. Chang- avoid planting or transplanting many offers of sympathy, prayers, ing to water-efficient plumbing during the summer; water in the cards, flowers and many acts of voter. Annapolis Bicycle Club will host A citizen’s group, Campaign a bicycle ride starting in Old fixtures and appliances can be ma- early morning instead of mid-day kindness too numerous to list. jor water and energy savers as so that less water evaporates; wa- Thank you for making the loss for Verifiable Voting (http:// Towne Bowie from 9 a.m. until www.truevotemd.org), has filed a noon. For more information call well. Nationally, an average of 14 ter once deeply rather than several of our dearly loved husband, fa- percent of the water bought is lost times lightly to encourage the de- ther, grandfather and great-grand- lawsuit to require a paper trail for Jerry Iacouzza at 301-464-4513. the Diebold machines but the From 2 to 4 p.m. July 24 a through leaks without being used. velopment of deep roots and use a father more bearable. Thank you Using less water on the lawn rain gauge and timers to avoid again. BOE has called for dismissal of free summer concert will be per- this lawsuit. formed by the Beat Water Trib- and garden can help too. Roughly overwatering. Mrs. Joseph Hanyok 30 percent of the water used in ur- and Family The BOE continues to use ute/Beatle Tribute Band from 2 taxpayer money to disseminate to 4 p.m. Call 301-262-6200 for publicity attempting to convince more information. A Paper Trail concerned voters that the Another event on July 24 is Is Needed Diebold system needs no im- the free display of bicycles of GIVE BLOOD Stephen Jascourt’s letter in provement. Their new “educa- the 1970s at A&M Cycle, in- There is an URGENT need! 1-800-GIVE-LIFE the July 15 News Review raised tional” pamphlet, “Electronic Vot- cluding “muscle bikes” like some important points about the ing: Myths vs. Facts,” is now be- Stingrays, Fastbacks, Hurricane, necessity of adding a voter-veri- ing contested by national com- Western Flyer and the Ross puter security and elections ex- Apollo Racer. All bikes are re- Pets Supporting Kids fied paper trail to the electronic Bella the Vizsla, Budda the King and Newfie the Gentle and their people machines, manufactured by the pert Professor Douglas Jones of stored to original condition. For the University of Iowa, who has more information call Michael are proud to participate in the “Great American Bake Sale.” Diebold Corporation, that will be Profits are donated to “Share Our Strength,” giving grants to used in the upcoming election in issued a point-by-point corrective DeNardo at 301-262-4343. to this pamphlet. He says the non-profits fighting hunger in the USA. Maryland. I would like to add a Looking forward to our community’s support. few more points in favor of add- pamphlet contains so many “mis- Navy Band Gives ing a paper trail. leading assertions, straw-man ar- Free Performances If you’d like to help, call 301-982-0692. guments and outright errors that Date, time, place – TBA Firstly, Diebold has admitted On Monday, July 26, the U. that the software in its machines it may well do more to fuel public distrust than it does to assure S. Navy Band will give a perfor- that Maryland used in the 2004 mance at 8 p.m. at the U. S. primary election failed to meet the trustworthiness of the system it defends.” Capitol (west side). federal qualification standards, The next day the band will ATTENTION GHI MEMBERS which Maryland law requires for Having a receipt for our vote is a no-brainer. No one in their appear at the Navy Memorial, certification by the State Board 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., You are invited to attend of Elections (BOE). Ironically, right mind would trust their hard- earned money with an ATM ma- also at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29, A Member Input Session with the the BOE has been objecting to the “Cruisers,” the band’s rock a paper trail on the grounds that chine that provided no receipts Board & Finance Committee or independently auditable ensemble, will present a concert “there are no federal standards” at 8 p.m. at the west side of the for such a provision. Yet the backup system and there is no As a Kick-Off to the reason that we should trust our Capitol. All concerts are free. 2005 Budget Preparation BOE doesn’t seem concerned For more information call 202- that the Diebold system itself hard-earned vote with such a system either. Maryland law re- 433-2525 or visit the web at Come and Share Your Suggestions. failed to meet federal standards www.navyband.navy.mil. already in place. In contrast, the quires that our vote be auditable Be a Part of the Decision – Making Process. California Secretary of State has and recountable; the current banned Diebold for similar of- paperless system provides nei- LABOR DAY FESTIVAL fenses. ther. USED BOOK SALE 8:00 PM Moreover, the Diebold ma- Ruth Kastner Sponsored by: GHI Boardroom Greenbelt Elementary August 9, 2004 School Jazz at Riversdale Book donation drop-off at As the sun sets, Riversdale, a National Co-op Supermarket bring a blanket or lawn Historic Landmark, is lo- August 2 through September 3 chair to the newly land- cated at 4811 Riverdale Large donation pickup scaped grounds, unpack Road in the town of available Greenbelt the picnic basket and Riverdale Park. For in- Volunteers needed enjoy the music wafting from formation, call 301-864-0420; For information call News Review the portico of the Riversdale TTY 301-699-2544 or visit the 301-474-9574 House Museum. Project Natale website at www.pgparks.com. or email AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER (jazz) will appear from 7 to 8 [email protected]

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GNR 072204 print.pmd 2 7/22/2004, 1:32 PM Thursday, July 22, 2004 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 At the Library Community Events Children’s Programs Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 27 – for ages 3 to 5. Limit Explore Australia Cuddletime, 10:30 20 children. a.m. Newborn to 16 The Explorations Unlimited Underwater Photo Workshop Adult Programs months with caregiver. travel video scheduled for July Thursday, July 29 – Swimmers, Limit 15 babies. 30 is “Touring Australia.” Aus- “Take Education to the splashers and water- 11:15 a.m. 17 to 23 months. tralia is a continent, a country Community,” 3 p.m. A represen- loving people of all Limit 15 children, and an island, slightly smaller tative from Prince George’s Com- ages have two op- Wednesday, July 28 – Toddler than the United States, with 18 munity College will be available portunities this sum- Time, 10:30 a.m. Ages 24 to 36 million people. From native ab- to answer questions about col- mer to create months with caregiver. Limit 15 origines to Melbourne’s Greek lege preparation, enrollment and unique photographic children. population (the largest outside of financial aid. portraits with a Thursday, July 29 – Drop-In Athens), Australia is home to friend or family over 160 different nationalities. member at the The country was colonized in Greenbelt Aquatic 1788. The Aussies have a strong and Fitness Center Greenbelt Boys and Girls Club, Inc. belief in democracy, a marvelous pools, located at enthusiasm for sports and a love 101 Centerway. SOCCER REGISTRATION for high adventure. This 60- Greenbelt photogra- minute video captures life in the pher Barbara Tyroler, Saturday, July 24, Noon–1 p.m. at Springhill Lake cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Bris- a member artist at Saturday, July 31, Noon–1 p.m. at Youth Center bane, Darwin, Hobart, Perth, the Touchstone Gal- Adelaide and Alice Springs), the lery in Washington, If you are new to the club, please bring rugged beauty of Kakadu and D.C., will conduct the following to registration: Daintree, the Great Barrier Reef, the two-meeting the Gold Coast and Ayers Rock. workshops. Section 1. Small picture that we can keep This video is one of the Ex- I will meet on 2. Proof of your Greenbelt residency plorations Unlimited travel vid- Wednesday, July 28 eos being shown this summer An underwater photograph made by local 3. COPY of child's birth certificate from 7 to 9 p.m. photographer Barbara Tyroler. every Friday beginning at 1 p.m. and on Wednesday, 4. Check/Money Order for $65 at the Greenbelt Community August 11 from 7 Contact Ms. Kim Paz 301-794-0100 Center. All videos will be shown to 8 p.m. Section II will meet quired at the Greenbelt Com- See you there! in the senior lounge. Everyone on Sunday, August 15 from 9 munity Center, 15 Crescent is welcome to attend. Call 301- to 11 a.m. and on Wednesday, Road. Participants will register 397-2208 for more information. September 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. in pairs. At least one member No experience or equipment is of each pair must be age 12 or Community Day required of participants. older. There is a fee to par- At NASA July 31 Single-use cameras and film ticipate in this program. For The National Aeronautics and processing will be provided, examples of underwater por- WANTED! Space Administration (NASA) along with pool admission. traiture, visit the current dis- Goddard Space Flight Center in Large acrylic mirrors will play of photographs by Tyroler Greenbelt is opening its gates for be loaned by Tyroler for use and previous workshop partici- a Community Day event on Sat- in the pool, allowing participants at the Greenbelt Aquatic urday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 pants to experiment with vi- and Fitness Center. For addi- p.m. This year’s theme is “Ex- brant, distorted reflections of tional information call Nicole Emory Harmon • 2003 Virginia Beauchamp • 2002 Konrad Herling • 2001 plore NASA’s Goddard and Be- light and color. DeWald, arts coordinator, at yond,” providing an excellent Advance registration is re- 301-397-2208. opportunity to learn about the NASA Goddard Space Flight mis- sion and vision. The Commu- ? nity Day event will provide free Dems Club Hosts Convention Party Leta Mach • 2000 exciting and educational activi- 2004 Rena Hull • 1999 ties for all ages. The Eleanor and Franklin more exciting. The evening is Some of the events include Roosevelt Democratic Club in- simply an opportunity for Demo- live entertainment and delicious vites all Prince George’s County crats from all parts of the county food from local restaurants, a residents to attend a Convention to come together, share some re- tour of the Goddard campus and Night Party on Thursday, July freshments, engage in some po- visit to the Hubble Space Tele- 29, 7:30 p.m. at the Greenbriar litical chat and networking, get Larry Hilliard • 1998 Mike Vaccaro • 1997 Michael Burchick • 1992 scope control center, earth and Community Building, 7600 energized, have a lot of fun and, space exhibits, demonstrations by Hanover Parkway at Greenbelt of course, to hear from our Please help the Outstanding Citizen Committee NASA scientists and engineers Road (Rt. 193). party’s national ticket. If you find the next outstanding citizen. and hands-on and interactive The event will mark the final are not going to be on the con- Submit your nomination for that person whose volunteer service to our community educational opportunities for night of the Democratic Party vention floor in Boston, then National Convention, the evening join us for a good old-fashioned has made him or her your choice to be the children. People can also learn Greenbelt Outstanding Citizen of 2004. about Goddard student programs when Senator John F. Kerry ac- Convention Night Party. Wear and possible job opportunities. cepts the Democratic Party’s your campaign gear, dig out nomination for president. Sena- those wild hats and come pre- Greenbelt Labor Day tor Kerry’s speech will be shown pared to have a great evening.” Festival Committee, Inc. Greenbriar Board live on the community center’s Beverages and munchies will Meets July 28 large-screen television, beginning be provided and guests are asked NOMINATION FORM The Greenbriar Community at about 9 p.m. to bring a favorite snack to Association board of directors will According to Roosevelt Club share. Admission is free but a Greenbelt’s Outstanding Citizen meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July President Bill Hunt, prior to nominal voluntary donation 28. The meeting will be held in Kerry’s speech, “We will have a would be appreciated to help de- Submit this form or a letter by Monday, August 9, to: Greenbriar’s Commons Room. number of activities, including a fray the evening’s costs. Every- Robert Zugby, Chair Residents are invited to attend. conference call message direct one who is interested in learning 94 Ridge Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20770 from Boston from Senator John more about the Democratic ticket Edwards, the Democratic Party’s and how to help with the upcom- Water Polo Name of Nominee On Thursday evenings from 8 expected nominee for vice presi- ing election is welcome. RSVP dent. Hearing directly from by calling 301-982-0111 or via to 10 p.m. water polo practice takes Address place at the Greenbelt Aquatic and Senator Edwards will make an email to [email protected]. already special evening even Fitness Center. Water polo is at- Nominated By: tracting players from other swim Name(s) (please print) Signature(s) Phone teams to give a greater variety of Junior Ranger Program at Park skills. Brian Steen and Mike Steen The rangers of Greenbelt Park Ranger Station. Pre-registration from Suburban Aquatics; and Dylan are looking for junior rangers for is mandatory and all applications Berry, Johnny Berry, Patrick Berry, the 2004 Junior Ranger Program. will be reviewed and applicants Maggie Abernathy and Mat Greenbelt Park is an 1,100-acre will be advised of acceptance. Abernathy of Garrett Park all at- forest featuring ten miles of trails, The program is for eight- to 12- tended on July 1. Greenbelt is still picnic areas and a campground. year-olds. Please attach a statement (preferably printed or typed) which explains the largest group in the area. Other Junior rangers will participate in The second session will be why the nominee deserves recognition as Greenbelt’s Outstanding strong players in the deep water/ environmental education, field held on Tuesday, August 3 to Fri- Citizen. Possible subjects include a list of organizations or activities Olympic-sized goal game include trips and become a steward of day, August 6. Each session will in which the nominee has participated, including length of time; specific Santiago Berdichevsky (a swim the National Park Service. be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dead- accomplishments during each period of service; the impact on coach), Ahmed Ali and Quilla Otto- Applications for the 2004 line for the second session (Au- Greenbelt or on people within the city; and personal qualities which Jacobs (2003 Navy water polo Junior Ranger Program are avail- gust 3 to 6) is Thursday, July 29. make the nominee special. Award is for volunteer (unpaid) work only. camp). Others were playing for the able at the Greenbelt Park Head- For more information call Supporting printed material will be accepted but is not required. first time in the shallow water/small quarters and Greenbelt Park 301-344-3944. Testimonials by others as to the person’s good works will be helpful. goal game. Call Clement Lau at The more information you can provide the committee the better. 301-345-6110 for information. Note: All nominators must sign. Use separate sheet if necessary.

GNR 072204 print.pmd 3 7/22/2004, 1:32 PM Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 22, 2004 City Notes Obituaries The week of July 12, the Training sponsored by the Mary- streets crew traveled to land Department of Health and Greenbelters were saddened to Maurice Love Chestertown, Md. to build a Mental Hygiene on July 9. The hear of the death of former resi- Maurice Love, 89, former resi- kennel for a canine officer, session focused on crisis inter- dent Maurice Love. Our sympa- dent of Rosewood Drive in Box- trimmed trees around signs and vention with individuals and thy to his family. wood Village, died on July 10, intersections for visibility and re- groups in the event of a large- Congratulations to Barbara 2004. paired potholes around the city. scale disaster, such as a tornado Foreman who recently received Mr. Love was born and raised The facilities maintenance nival and cleaned up around the or terrorist attack. Attendees an MJA (master of justice admin- in Washington, D. C. He gradu- crew inspected the boiler in the Buddy Attick Lake Park for a learned the difference between istration) from Norwich Univer- ated from Eastern High School in Old Greenbelt Theatre and made community service project. normal and pathological re- sity in Northfield, Vermont. 1933. Following his marriage to a list of needed repairs. Park Rangers sponses to crisis events and News Review staffer Meta Eva Kramer, he enlisted in the The horticulture crew weeded Recreation coordinator Greg methods to provide immediate Lagerwerff was greeted back at U.S. Navy in 1941. He was sta- the free-play area at Schrom Varda individually met with each stabilization and support to vic- her Ad Desk post on Tuesday tioned in Norfolk, Va. and Hills Park and began mulching park ranger to discuss policies, tims from a variety of back- with a round of applause when Panama during the war. the area and weeded the land- procedures and expectations. grounds, age groups and abili- she returned from convalescing. Mr. Love was a past president scaped beds at Southway and Aquatic and Fitness ties. Welcome back, Meta. of the Northeast Businessmen’s Greenbelt Road, planted annuals Staff dealt with two incidents Judye Hering gave a presen- Association and the Central and mulched the beds. this week involving patrons dis- tation on adult education pro- Baha'i Faith Prince George’s County Jewish The parks crew removed wasp obeying the rules of the Center. grams (specifically GED) for resi- "A power above and beyond Community Center. He was also nests from a tree and two pieces The police were summoned for dents at HOC’s (Housing Oppor- the powers of nature must a member of the Jewish War Vet- of playground equipment, re- assistance in both situations. tunities Commission) Employ- needs be brought to bear, to erans. moved the older playground Both users were nonresidents and ment Initiative Program on Tues- change this black darkness Upon moving to Greenbelt, equipment at Schrom Hills Park were barred from the facility in day, July 13. The purpose of into light, and these hatreds the Loves (one was not seen and graded the area with new soil the future. the presentation was to provide and resentments, grudges and an educational forum and intro- spites, these endless wrangles without the other) were members and completed construction of Arts and wars, into fellowship and of the Eleanor and Franklin the bus stop on Greenbelt Road Interviews continued for the duce educational opportunities love amongst all the peoples of Roosevelt Democratic Club, the across from Greenway Shopping visual arts specialist, ceramics which could help residents im- the earth. This power is none Golden Age Club, SHHH and the Center. The benches will be specialist and darkroom manager prove their quality of life. other than the breathings of Friends of the Greenbelt Library. completed after the contractor positions at the Community Christal Batey completed the the Holy Spirit and the mightly They were also members of the pours the concrete slab. The crew Center. Prince George’s County Aging inflow of the Word of God." Prince George’s County Active also repaired the volleyball courts A new exhibition was in- Advisory Committee Annual Re- – the Baha'i Sacred Writings Seniors and a host of other se- after the recent storms and added stalled at the Community Center, port for fiscal year 2004. sand to the playing field and re- “Artful Science: The Unseen On Wednesday, July 14, as Greenbelt Baha’i Community nior organizations. P.O. Box 245 When Eva suffered a stroke in moved graffiti from the play- World Revealed by Scanning part of the GAIL program, Batey Greenbelt, MD 20770 1998, the Loves left Greenbelt ground at Springhill Lake Recre- Electron Micrographs.” The ex- distributed 20 farmers’ market 301-345-2918 301-220-3160 and moved to Asbury Methodist ation Center. hibition will be accompanied by coupon check booklets to www.bahai.org www.us.bahai.org Village in Gaithersburg. Mrs. Administration extensive educational programs Greenbelt residents. Love died in 2001. “Operation Branch Out” Camp for children. Mr. Love is survived by his operated a bake sale, went to a Greenbelt CARES Congregation daughter Susan, formerly of Box- Mystics game, assisted the Liz Park attended the Disaster wood Village (now in Haymarket, younger campers at the CPT car- Mental Health Volunteer Corps Mishkan Torah Va.); son Paul of Rockville; 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770, 301-474-4223 grandchildren Caryn Hutson and Rabbi Jonathan Cohen Cantor Phil Greenfield Kenneth Reitzig; and great- Greenbelt Community Church A warm, comfortable and involved congregation granddaughters Hayley and UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Pre-K to post-confirmation education program Madison Hutson and Alyssa and First year school FREE for one child Eva Reitzig. Hillside & Crescent Roads Reconstructionist/Conservative affiliation Mr. Love was buried at King Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings www.mishkantorah.org David Memorial Gardens in Falls www.greenbelt.com/gccucc/ Services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Church, Va. on July 12, 2004. Sunday Worship Family, 7:30 first Friday of the month Expressions of sympathy may 10:15 a.m. be made to the Asbury Benevo- Daniel Hamlin, Pastor lent Fund or Shady Grove "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, Adventist Hospital Foundation. the aspiring soul, and the social vision..."

MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Saturday 5 p.m. Daily Mass: 9 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. PRAY Pastor: Fr. Walter J. Tappe Pastoral Associate: Fr. R. Scott Hurd for ST. HUGH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Md. 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 BRYAN Sunday 8:00 a.m. Worship Paid Advertising 8:45 a.m. Fellowship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Bible Class 7010 Glenn Dale Road 10:30 a.m. Worship (Lanham-Severn Road & Glenn Dale Road) Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship 301-262-3285 | [email protected] | www.stgeo.org

Sundays: 8:00 am Simple, quiet Mass Catholic 9:00 am Christian education for all ages 10:00 am Sung Mass with organ and folk Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] Community music, ASL interpreted of Greenbelt 1:30 pm Signed Mass (last Sunday of each MASS month only) An inclusive congregation! Wednesdays: 7:00 pm Simple, quiet Mass Sundays 10 A.M. STOP, LOOK and LISTEN Municipal Building to the beauty of the world around you. "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors" UNITED METHODIST CHURCH "Verily, in the creation of the heavens and Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church the earth, and in the alternation of night and Paint Branch Unitarian day, and the ships which sail through the sea 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt with that which is of use to mankind, and the Universalist Church 301-474-9410 water (rain) which God sends down from the 3215 Powder Mill Road, SUNDAY sky and makes the earth alive therewith after its Beltsville/Adelphi (301-937-3666) Sunday School 9:45 am death, and the living creatures of all kinds that He has scattered therein, Welcomes you to our open, Worship Service 11:00 am nurturing community and in the veering of winds and clouds which are held between the sky July 25, 10 a.m. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm and the earth, are indeed signs for people of understanding." "Never Stop Seeking What www.gbgm-UMC.org/mowatt Third Friday, Games Night 7:30 pm – The Holy Qur'an, 2:164 Seems Unobtainable – Towards Peace in the Middle East" That was the timeless message sent down to the Prophet Muhammed by Kay Halpern, international analyst Rev. DaeHwa Park, Pastor (peace be upon him) nearly 1400 years ago. That's what Muslims with the U.S. General Accounting Office July 25 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost believe, how about you? For more information about Islam, call 301-982- Barbara Wells ten Hove, Sermon: "Diagnosis of Where We Live" 9463 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.islam-guide.com. Jaco B. ten Hove, Commissioning Sunday co-ministers

GNR 072204 print.pmd 4 7/22/2004, 1:32 PM Thursday, July 22, 2004 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5 FOGM TOUR continued from page 1 continued from page 1 Natural Gas Pump cation and Cultural Affairs, the mayor of Eger; Béla Csécsei, group attended the meeting of mayor of a district of Budapest; necessity. the Greenbelt City Council, Litter Nándor, mayor of Erzsébet; The Martin Company and its Ribbon-cutting where they were introduced, pho- Mészáros István, mayor of architects, Albert Kahn of Detroit tographed and bestowed with Bacsbokod; Miklós Szabó, vice and Skidmore, Owings and gifts from councilmembers. president of the General Assem- Merrill of New York, planned a Members of the entourage in- bly, Györ; Bögre Lajosné of town with curving streets and su- cluded Dr. Udvardi Erzsébet, Tiszatarjan and László Dióssy, perblocks using garden city prin- mayor of Kisbér; Dr. Imre Nagy, mayor of Veszprém. ciples. When building costs rose, the architects turned to pre- Register to Vote . . . It's Your Voice! fabrication of single-family cottages. In 1942, seven years after he worked on the Greenbelt town plan, Hale Walker laid out a neighborhood of 1,000 prefab cottages along curving streets and cul-de-sacs. The new town housed about 20,000 people by City Information war’s end. Breihan will discuss the various planning principles used in OPENINGS ON BOARDS & wartime Middle River, as well as offer reflections on how they COMMITTEES have worked out over time. Volunteer to serve on City Council advisory groups. Breihan is professor of history Of CITY OF GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO Vacancies exist on the: and former department chair at A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony for the city's new compressed Loyola College in Baltimore. Advisory Committee on Education natural gas fast fill pump was held on Monday, July 19 at the Arts Advisory Board Educated in British history at Greenbelt Public Works Facility, adjacent to Buddy Attick Board of Elections Princeton and Cambridge, he has Park. The pump is part of the city's ongoing effort to utilize Park & Recreation Advisory Board for the last decade studied archi- and promote the use of alternative fuels. This new facility was Recycling & Environment Advisory Committee tecture and planning of the made possible by a grant from the Maryland Energy Adminis- 1940s in Baltimore. tration. Shown cutting the ribbon are, from left, For more information, please call 301-474-8000. The lecture is open to the Councilmember Edward Putens, Mayor Judith Davis and public. For additional informa- Councilmember Rodney Roberts. Also present but not shown tion call the Greenbelt Museum were Councilmembers Leta Mach and Konrad Herling. at 301-507-6582. GREENBELT AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER CHILDREN’S SWIM LESSONS Univ. of Phoenix SUMMER SESSION IV To Open Campus AUGUST 3-6, AUGUST 10-13 The University of Phoenix Passholders and Residents may register Saturday, July 31th. will open a campus on Walker Open Registration Sunday, August 1 and Monday, August 2nd Drive in the Golden Triangle Register in person from 9:00am-2:00pm for all dates above. area of Greenbelt. The school For class schedules and information, download the Recreation will be located in a building that Brochure at www.ci.greenbelt.md.us is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in In Greenbelt January. Tentatively named the ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Greenbelt Learning Center, it Saturday, July 24, 2004 will be part of the University of Phoenix Maryland Campus 9am-12noon at Buddy Attick Park which is headquartered in Co- City residents, businesses and organizations can recycle old and/or lumbia. Other University of unwanted computers and other electronic items. Phoenix Maryland-based learning Accepted Items Include: central processing units, hard drives, monitors, centers include Aberdeen, keyboards, printers and copiers, laptop computers, computer speakers, Rockville and Timonium. scanners, computer mice, software, recording equipment, cameras, The University of Phoenix de- telephones, radios, other small electronic equipment scribes itself as one of the (NO TELEVISIONS OR LARGE STEREO UNITS) nation’s largest private accredited universities with a focus on pro- Also... Trade in your old mercury fever thermometer and receive a viding education to working new FREE digital thermometer! adults. Although specific courses Greenbelt Arts Center For further information, contact the City of Greenbelt Recycling have not been finalized, the presents Office at 301-474-8308. school anticipates that classes at the undergraduate and master’s level will be provided. Their GREENBELT MUNICIPAL/PUBLIC major focus has traditionally A Night Of Jazz ACCESS CHANNEL 71 been in the business, manage- ment and technology fields. The MUNICIPAL ACCESS 301-474-8000: Tuesday & university can be reached at 800- featuring Thursday, July 27 & 29: 10am & 6pm “Ask the Expert - 697-8233 or at http:// Depression, ” 7:00pm Springhill Lake Elementary “Everybody www.phoenix.edu.maryland. Jeffrey Eugene Logan Dance Now” PUBLIC ACCESS (GATE): 301-507-6581: Wednesday Little Theatre Holds Saturday, July 24, 2004 & Friday , July 28 & 30: 7:00pm “Future View-Human Fall Play Auditions 8:00pm Body Harp,” 7:30pm “Preserving the Future,” 8:00pm The Prince George’s Little “Student Animation Showcase” Theatre will hold auditions Au- Tickets $10 gust 2 and 3 for its October production “Lady Windermere’s Students/Senior Citizens $8 Fan,” written by Oscar Wilde. Reservations – 301-441-8770 CITY JOB OPENING Director Norma Ozur is cast- SENIOR VAN AIDE ing nine women and six men Two senior citizen applicants needed for van aide position for (ages 18 to 60). Be prepared to do cold readings from the script. 20 hours each for the Senior Training and Employment All roles are open. Program of Prince George’s County. Work site/Supervision The auditions will be held through City of Greenbelt Public Works Dept. Duties: To Monday and Tuesday, August 2 learn and provide safe assistance on and off the Greenbelt and 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the New Connection van and assist impaired or senior citizens to and Carrollton Municipal Center, 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, from the doorway of the dwelling and assist with packages. New Carrollton. Accents are not Candidates cannot earn more than $969.80 per month per required. Performance dates are GREENBELT ARTS CENTER person or $1,301.05 per couple to apply. Apply: Greenbelt October 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23 at 123 Centerway Personnel Office, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD. Pay the Prince George’s Publick Play- house in Cheverly. Greenbelt, MD 20770 rate - $5.15 per hour. EOE For more information, contact (next to the Post Office) Ozur at [email protected] or call 703-548-8349. www.greenbeltartscenter.org

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SKATE PARK continued from page 1 Farmer's Market Celebrates 25th Anniversary Community Center by Carolyn Price

The Farmer’s Market in Col- sale and Uptown Bakery brings a lege Park is celebrating its 25th variety of breads and pastries for anniversary this summer. Since their stand. 1979 a number of farmers, bakers Greenbelter Donna Almquist and flower growers have been set- sells parsley, chive plants, garlic ting up their stands every Saturday and more. A visit with her is an morning from 7 a.m. to noon, May education in gardening and herbs. through Thanksgiving, on Paint Suzanne has a variety of fresh Branch Parkway. cut flowers from her own exten- Phil Miller from Clinton owns sive garden in Glenn Dale. She the largest farm and is the present has recently taken over the stand manager. His farm has been in the from her next door neighbor, Bill family for several generations. He Preston, who just retired. He had has a large variety of fruits, veg- been manager of the market since etables and potted plants in sea- its beginning and most regular son. His children all work at the market-goers have stopped every stand, restocking and checking out. week to visit with Bill, get some “If it’s July, it must be peach advice on growing their own flow- season!” a customer squealed, see- ers and pick out a bouquet. ing the Swisher’s stand. They Suzanne has just as green a Parking have a peach orchard nearby and thumb! Youth Center each year customers chat with To round out this whole picture them about the progress of the of activity, a quartet of Eleanor fruit. You couldn’t eat a fresher Roosevelt student musicians may peach unless the tree was in your be playing “Bill Bailey, Won’t You This preliminary plan for the 7,000 square foot Greenbelt Skate Park prepared by California Landscape own yard. Please Come Home,” or other mu- Design was given tentative approval with some changes by the Greenbelt City Council. Mildred has her own home- sicians “of note” could be playing. made baked pies and cakes for construction contract, including Staff noted that they will con- modifications to enhance the the preparation of county build- tinue to address that issue as “street” type features in the de- REMEMBER ELECTRONIC RECYCLING, ing permits; $2,200 for the geo- well as public access from the sign could be made to the pre- SATURDAY, JULY 24 logical-technical survey of the site parking area behind the Youth liminary layout plan with little if council accepts the staff recom- Center to the Youth Center itself disruption of his overall concept. 9am to noon, Buddy Attick Park mendation to engage Giles Engi- as they consider landscaping and Agreement Reached neering, based on their low bid. barrier alternatives. By the end of the worksession Although $10,000 has been Skateboarders and others from there appeared to be general estimated for fencing or some the audience commented that agreement on the preliminary sort of barrier around the skate they were not sure the updated plan with certain suggested modi- park, staff is continuing consider- design reflected input from fications. Council asked for staff ation of other alternatives com- Greenbelt’s skateboarding com- to add a discussion of ongoing bining landscaping and fencing munity that the park design have maintenance issues with a new that could cost less and be more more so-called “street” or “plaza” park as well as further discussion attractive. Current council think- style skating features. These is- of materials for park features. ing is to pay the costs of the sues and others were addressed They were also directed to begin proposed facility through the use more fully with the arrival of development of use guidelines, of a State Public Open Space Hollyday at 9 p.m. rules and regulations for the (POS) development grant. Skateboarders present were in- park operation. Skateboard ad- Come to the Walkway Access vited to come up to the front vocates in the audience indicated COLLEGE PARK FARMER'S MARKET The first hour of the and use the preliminary layout to council that they may be able Local farmers and vendors offering fresh fruits, vegetables, worksession focused on McNeal’s plan to describe their concerns to donate time and materials for garlic, bakery goods, jellies, potted herb plants, bedding presentation of the updated de- that there appeared to be too the park, such as installation of plants, cut flowers and herbal products sign and the staff report, pending much emphasis on the “bowl” or tile or coping. the expected late arrival of “vertical” type features and not Mayor Judith Davis thanked Hollyday due to delayed air enough on “street” type features. everyone for their participation, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway travel into Washington. Council Hollyday was able to defend the especially the great effort made (formerly Calvert Road) raised questions about the de- balance in his design and his by Hollyday to get to Greenbelt sign, about appropriate public philosophy that the park should in spite of the delayed airline in College Park – across from Airport access around the facility and provide opportunities for all operations due to that day’s Saturdays from 7am – 12noon whether the facility would ad- ages, abilities and interests and storms. She reiterated that “the equately meet the needs and challenge skaters to improve city is faced with designing a May 1 through November 20 preferences of the Greenbelt their skills. He felt it was impor- skateboard facility with limited skate boarding community. tant to provide opportunities for space and limited funds. We are A lot of attention from skaters to grow and expand their looking forward to the develop- Councilmember Rodney Roberts interests in other skating styles. ment of a good, local, neighbor- was directed to the most appro- After an interchange of ideas hood-oriented park.” priate separation of the facility between Hollyday and the skat- Leta Mach echoed the My Friend's Closet from the public walkway to go ers and council, several minor mayor’s remarks, describing it as "Your Quality Thrift Store" from the Community Center to modifications to the design were “a park designed for the future.” the Youth Center and vice-versa. suggested and he agreed that Christmas In July THE NEED IS URGENT! July 21 – July 28 GIVE BLOOD 1-800-GIVE-LIFE An Assortment 1-800-448-3543 of Christmas Items At Auto Loans Special Sale Prices at a low rate of 4% for New Cars and 4.5% for Used Cars at your community Credit Union: 11000 Baltimore Ave. (Across from Costco) Call for further information. Beltsville, Md. Greenbelt Federal Credit Union 301-572-4241 112 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 301-474-5900 Store Hours M-F 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun Noon-5 apply online at www.erols.com/gfcrun or call to apply Checks Accepted United VISA MC Interest rate is annual percentage rate subject to change. Way

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Greenbelt Consumer Co-op Ad

GNR 072204 print.pmd 7 7/22/2004, 1:32 PM Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 22, 2004 POLICE BLOTTER Illinois Students Tour Here, Learn about Cooperatives Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department. Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. by Leta Mach

Robbery and blue jeans; the other was to place her into custody. She Thirty high school students sentation from General Manager July 1, an arrest warrant has 5’8” with black hair in cornrows was arrested, charged with disor- and their four chaperones from Gretchen Overdurff. The presen- been obtained in a carjacking and a beard, wearing blue shorts derly conduct and resisting arrest the Illinois Farm Bureau toured tation provided an overview of which occurred April 22 in the and a white T-shirt. and was released to the Depart- Greenbelt on Tuesday, July 13 to Greenbelt’s history and GHI’s 9300 block of Edmonston Road. On July 13 two nearly identi- ment of Corrections for a hearing learn more about consumer coop- role in the city. The students Marc Andrew Ellis, 20, of no cal robberies (similar MO and before a District Court Commis- eratives. were curious to learn more about fixed address has been charged suspect descriptions) took place. sioner. Leta Mach, current or former such issues as pets, yard lines with carjacking, assault, armed In the first at 10:22 p.m., the Trespass member of many of Greenbelt’s and maintenance as well as how robbery and use of a handgun in victims reported that they were July 13, 11:47 p.m., two non- cooperatives, guided the group. to become a member of the co- the commission of a violent walking towards an apartment resident men were arrested and The students were selected for operative. On the walk back crime and theft. building in the 200 block charged with trespass after they the Cooperative Activities Tour through the inner walkways the July 9, a woman reported that Lakeside Drive when they were were observed on the grounds of after winning a rigorous contest students looked for examples of she was about to enter Chevy approached by two men, one Springhill Lake Apartments after consisting of projects, speeches, brick, block and frame homes Chase Bank at Greenway Center armed with a shotgun. The men having been previously banned essays and a test for their Future and identified additions to the to make a deposit when she was announced a robbery and fled by agents of the property. Both Farmers of America (FFA) section. original homes. approached by a man who exited on foot after taking money, men were released on citations They came from all over the Bob Davis, Greenbelt Con- the rear of a waiting vehicle and DVDs and a wallet. They are pending trial. state – from urban Chicago to sumer Cooperative manager, dis- grabbed her deposit bag. After a described as two black males, Burglary rural areas in southern Illinois. cussed operations at the food co- struggle the man obtained the each 5’6”, wearing black T-shirts July 10, 3:56 a.m., commercial The tour began July 12 with op. The group seemed surprised bag, got back into the vehicle and blue jeans, with black T- burglary at Beltway Plaza Mall. visits to the Adams Electric Co- that people could join the co-op and fled. He is described as a shirts tied around their faces. July 14, 11:57 a.m., unknown operative, Knouse Foods and the for as little as $10. They were black male, 6’1” with a thin The second robbery occurred person(s) entered a residence in Mason-Dixon Farm in Pennsyl- even more surprised that these build, black hair in braids, wear- at 12:10 a.m. The victims re- the 9100 block Springhill Lane vania. After Greenbelt, they members were eligible for patron- ing a white T-shirt and blue ported that they were sitting in a by breaking a bedroom window. planned to visit the National age refunds even though they jeans. The driver of the vehicle vehicle in the 22 court Crescent Food was taken and the dwelling Telephone Cooperative Associa- had not contributed $100 to be- is described as a black male with Road when they were ap- was vandalized. tion in Virginia. come a voting member. a heavy build and short black proached by two men, one armed Vehicle Crimes The Greenbelt visit began Before leaving Greenbelt the hair, wearing a red jersey shirt. with a shotgun. The men an- Six vehicles were stolen: a red with a box lunch at the New group also walked through the The vehicle is described as a nounced a robbery and, after ob- 1994 Nissan Sentra 4-door, North Deal Café. Kitchen Manager Community Center and viewed green Chevrolet Tahoe SUV, bear- taining money, fled the scene on Carolina tags QUANTAE from the Ellen Siegel answered a few the location of two more coop- ing Maryland temporary tags. foot. They are described as two 9000 block Breezewood Terrace; a questions about the café and eratives – the Greenbelt News July 10, 10:54 p.m., a man re- black males, 5’6”, wearing blue green 1995 Toyota Tercel 2-door, why the cooperative was estab- Review and the Greenbelt Nurs- ported that he was walking at jeans with black T-shirts tied Maryland temporary tags 44757K lished. The students also used ery School. Cherrywood Lane and Springhill around their faces. One had on from the 5700 block Cherrywood their lunch time to converse with FFA was organized nationally Drive when he was approached a white tank top shirt and the Lane; a blue 1991 Toyota Camry people in the Roosevelt Center in 1928 in Kansas City, Mo. It by another man who displayed a other a black T-shirt. 4-door, Maryland tags ZHK831 and ask them about Greenbelt’s operates on local, state and na- handgun and demanded money. Assault from the 9100 block Edmonston cooperatives. As a result, the tional levels. Student members After obtaining money the sus- July 9, 10:55 p.m., police ob- Court; a white 1995 Ford Conver- students were anxious to see the belong to chapters organized at pect fled the scene on foot. He served a woman drive into the sion van, Maryland tags M246815 Co-op food store and learn more the local school level. The Illi- is described as a black male ap- front parking lot of the police from 4 Court Ridge Road; a green about the patronage refunds they nois FFA president Kacy Baugher proximately 19 years of age, department, followed by a sec- 1998 Nissan Maxima 4-door, had heard people receive. and vice president Cliff Dolbeau 5’9” to 6’ with black hair and ond vehicle being operated by Maryland tags LJK839 from the But first, the group walked to helped lead the tour of brown eyes, wearing a black the suspect, a resident woman. 7900 block Mandan Road and a Greenbelt Homes (GHI) for a pre- Greenbelt. shirt, a black and white hat and The suspect exited her vehicle blue 1997 Jaguar SJ6 4-door, blue jeans. and began threatening the vic- Maryland tags HMP430 from July 13, 10:48 a.m., a man re- tim, who locked herself inside Beltway Plaza Mall. AMERICAN REALTY ported that he was driving in the her vehicle. The suspect was ar- Six vehicles were recovered, 7200 block Hanover Drive when rested after she continued to three by Greenbelt police with he was flagged down by a man threaten the victim and refused no arrests, two by other police who asked the victim for five several orders to step away from departments with two arrests 7-E Laurel Hill Road dollars. The suspect then dis- the victim’s vehicle. She was made in one recovery and one by played a handgun and was forcibly taken into custody, ar- the owner. One bedroom, upper level unit with built-in air conditioner, joined by a second man who rested and charged with assault. Vandalisms to or thefts from hardwood floors, freshly painted, extra storage and attic access. $64,900. also displayed a handgun. The She was released to the Depart- vehicles were reported in the fol- victim was ordered out of the ment of Corrections for a hearing lowing areas: 5800 block NEW UNDER vehicle and the men went before a District Court Commis- Cherrywood Terrace, 9200 block LISTING 18-T Ridge Road CONTRACT through the victim’s pockets, sioner. Edmonston Road, 5700 block taking money. They then fled Disorderly Conduct Greenbelt Metro Drive, 19 court Three bedroom brick unit with a sun porch addition, completely remodeled kitchen (never used), new appliances, renovated the area on foot. The suspects July 13, 6:03 p.m., police re- Ridge Road, 7500 block bathroom, parquet living room and dining room floors, ceramic are described as two black males sponded to a report of a woman Greenway Center Drive, 6900 tile kitchen floor, hardwood floors upstairs, fenced yard and approximately 20 years of age. passed out at Roosevelt Center. block Hanover Parkway (three storage shed. Close to Center. One was 6’1” to 6’2” with a thin The woman, of no fixed address, incidents), 6600 block Lake Park build and black hair in began shouting at the officers Drive and 7200 block South Ora cornrows, wearing a white T-shirt and resisted attempts by officers Court. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, July 24 The Department is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the Noon until 3:00 PM blotter. Citizens may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Drug Tip Line at 301-507-6522. 13-J Hillside Road (Exclusive Listing)

How to Avoid Waits for MVA Services Three bedroom frame, END unit that backs to woods/open The Maryland Motor Vehicle Plaza, Largo MVA and Columbia address on file with the MVA. field. This unit has a remodeled kitchen, wall-to-wall car- Administration (MVA) reminds Express MVA (24/7). Some All that is required to extend the peting, stacked washer/dryer, stove, frost-free refrigerator Marylanders that a number of transactions can also be per- time needed to obtain VEIP in- (all less than two years old), four ceiling fans, three air service alternatives are available formed by mail. spection by 120 days is to enter conditioners, large deck, fenced yard, shed, and patio. to avoid making a trip to one of For transactions on the some basic information about the its branches. By logging on to internet, log onto http:// vehicle. http://www.marylandmva.com, www.marylandmva.com and click For those whose MVA busi- COMING SOON! one can complete many transac- on “Online Services.” For ve- ness cannot be accomplished tions including changes of ad- hicle registration renewal, the ve- through internet, kiosk or mail, 2 Bedroom Frame dress, applying for background hicle title number, license plate, the MVA recommends visiting or scene license plates, PIN manage- number and a Visa card, scheduling an appointment dur- 3 Bedroom/END with Addition ment, obtaining duplicate regis- MasterCard or check are needed. ing the middle of the month (be- tration cards, replacement titles, If necessary, the option to print a tween the 7th and 21st) on a driving record, temporary regis- temporary registration is avail- Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday tration and downloading and able, which enables drivers to between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Commission Only - No Extra Fees printing specific MVA forms. operate their vehicles until the Avoid high volume days – Twelve kiosks in high-traffic registration card and sticker ar- Monday, Friday, Saturday and the Jeannie Smith, GRI locations throughout the state of- rive by mail. days before or after a holiday Quality and Personal Service fer a quick, secure alternative to There is no fee for a VEIP exten- weekend. If none of those alter- visiting a full-service branch. sion. Upon approval, MVA will natives is feasible, the MVA 301-345-1091 The kiosks nearest Greenbelt are send the newly-assigned expira- points out that rural offices tend at the Beltsville MVA, Beltway tion date to the driver’s current to be less crowded.

GNR 072204 print.pmd 8 7/22/2004, 1:32 PM Thursday, July 22, 2004 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 HARMAN continued from page 1 CONATY continued from page 1 work and family make it difficult knowledges that this is a testi- and co-workers celebrated cause of the museums and galler- to recruit new volunteers, Harman mony to the number of deserving Conaty’s citizenship. ies. In fact, she volunteers as a commented that volunteers gain volunteers in Greenbelt. He At the end everyone recited docent on Sundays at the a sense of satisfaction from their thanks those who nominated him the Pledge of Allegiance and Corcoran Gallery and hopes to efforts, and society also wins. and conveyed encouragement to sang “The Star Spangled Ban- take art courses there in the fu- He added, “Organizations bring other nominators. Harman added, ner.” Conaty said, “I was deeply ture. people together; they solve prob- “Keep the faith. Continue to moved by all the people who The majority of Conaty’s fam- lems and create a better sense of send in those nominations and came to the citizenship party. I ily, including her mother, live in community.” hopefully your candidate will be want to thank Austin for coming the Philippines. There are cous- Anyone talking to Harman de- selected.” up with this special party to cel- ins in California and Ontario, tects his passionate support for The Outstanding Citizen ebrate.” Canada. Her late father, Abelardo the University of Maryland. award honors all of Greenbelt’s It was fitting that the party Pasco, was an engineer and she Following Army service in North outstanding citizens, even was held at the aviation museum, has established a foundation in Africa during World War II, though it may be presented to since Conaty works there part- his name to enable family mem- Harman attended the university, only one of them each year. The time. She had interviewed Cathy bers to obtain higher education where he played tackle on the process of identifying that spe- Allen, director of the museum, in the engineering field. She football team. He was a co- cial person in a city of citizen for a News Review article about hopes to extend this aid in the founder of the University of Mary- volunteers is difficult and re- the “Centennial of Flight” and near future to Philippine students land College Park (UMCP) Veter- quires input from citizens like expressed interest in working outside her family. Conaty, who ans Club, whose first president our readers. Some outstanding there. Subsequently she applied also wants to spread information was William Hoff, Greenbelt’s citizens are easily spotted be- for a job and now conducts about Philippine culture to oth- Outstanding Citizen in 1981. cause of their creative leadership school and college tours, Scouts ers, gives talks on this subject to

Harman fondly recalls home- and high visibility within their programs, parties, tours for se- various groups. PHOTO BY ED PUTENS coming activities on campus in organizations. But sometimes niors and special needs persons. One wonders where she finds Agnes with husband Austin at 1945, when he presented a foot- such individuals touch others in Conaty says of the museum, the time to do everything she the party celebrating her citi- ball to General George C. a quiet way. “I am so happy to work there does and still be looking for zenship. Marshall. His UMCP connection This award is bestowed annu- because of its historical signifi- more. has spanned 50-plus years and ally during the opening ceremo- cance. The Wright Brothers rep- has involved leadership roles as nies of the Labor Day Festival. resent the American spirit, the a student, alumnus and booster. While a committee will select hard work under difficult circum- He was recently nominated to 2004’s Outstanding Citizen, that stances. They give us an inspi- the Alumni Association’s Hall of selection is made from nomina- ration for what we can achieve as Fame. tions submitted from the commu- ordinary people.” Nominations nity. Nominations are due on News Review Harman was aware that friends August 9. Help the committee Conaty also volunteers at the have been nominating him for identify 2004’s outstanding citi- News Review as a writer and Greenbelt’s Outstanding Citizen zen by completing the nomina- photographer. She is involved for the last eight years. He action form elsewhere in this paper. with the Prince George’s Running Club, meeting Saturdays at the Institute on Humor Crepe Myrtle Tour Sweetgum Picnic Area of Greenbelt Park. She helps with On Saturday, July 31 at 6 p.m., Registration for Fall the Knights of Columbus at St. join an expert at the entrance to The University of Maryland Hugh’s Church. Conaty photo- Legacy Leadership Institute on the Gotelli Dwarf and Slow Grow- graphs nature and paints with ing Conifer collection at the U.S. Humor Practices announces regis- watercolors and charcoal. She National Arboretum for a free, in- tration for fall 2004. This insti- has become her family historian, tute trains people age 50-plus to formal twilight tour featuring the documenting family activities. season’s favorite blooms of crepe use a unique vehicle – humor – Conaty is fond of Greenbelt, to deliver messages about myrtle. Bring the family and en-

its people, the Art Deco architec- FAMILY THE PASCO OF COURTESY PHOTO healthy eating to children in joy extended hours until 7 p.m. ture and feel of the town. She No registration is required. For in- Agnes with her mother, Josefina Pasco, in the Philippines. schools. There is no charge. likes living in the D.C. area be- For a catalog and registration information, visit www.usna.usda.gov formation, call 301-403-4467. or call 202-245-5898.

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GNR 072204 print.pmd 9 7/22/2004, 1:32 PM Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 22, 2004 Summer Concert at Montpelier The 26th Annual Montpelier of the concert, call 301-953-7882 Summer Concert Series continues for verification. with a free performance on Fri- Free public parking, including day, July 30 from 7:30 to 9:30 handicap spaces, are available p.m. at the Montpelier Mansion via both the Montpelier Drive CLASSIFIED grounds located on Route 197 at TRANSFER FILM, SLIDES, PHO- and Muirkirk Road entrances off HELP WANTED Montpelier Drive in Laurel. Route 197, one-quarter mile west TOS to VHS or DVD. Tape repair, con- A concert of jazz and rhythm of the Baltimore-Washington RATES MEDICAL TRANSCRIBER needed sumer editing. Photos made from vid- and blues will be presented by Parkway (Route 295) in Laurel. CLASSIFIED: $3.00 to transcribe 5 hours of research in- eotapes, etc. HLM Productions, Inc. “The Swanns.” For the past six minimum for ten terviews for grad student’s thesis 301-474-6748. years, the eight members of this Birding Patuxent words. 15¢ for each project. Must have experience and be JC LANDSCAPING – BEDS Prince George’s County family additional word. Sub- detail oriented. Pay negotiable. Call TRENCHED and mulched. Annuals, Wildlife Refuge mit ad with payment or email Liz Murray, 301-345-7933 have been performing under the ornamental shrubs and trees installed. Anyone 16 or over is invited to to the News Review or [email protected] direction of their father, Harvey Small tree removal. Shrubs and small participate in a bird walk at the office by 10 p.m. Swann, Sr. MERCHANDISE trees trimmed and pruned. New lawn National Wildlife Visitor Center on Tuesday, or to the Bring a friend, picnic, blanket seeding or sod, other landscaping needs, Saturday, July 31 from 7 to 8:30 News Review drop box FOR SALE – Coffee table, tall secre- 301-809-0528. and/or chair to enjoy a variety a.m. The center is located on in the Co-op grocery tary desk, bed frames & headboards. of music on the lawn. Admis- store before 7 p.m. JACKIE’S CLEANING – No job too Powder Mill Road between the Call 301-220-2504, 9-9, 44M Ridge sion and parking are free. No Tuesday, or mail to 15 big or small. Estimates. 301-731-0115 Baltimore-Washington Parkway tickets or reservations are neces- Crescent Rd., Suite FOR SALE – Two end tables, one cof- and Route 197. Field guides and KARL PENA PHOTOGRAPHY – sary. In the event of heavy, pro- 100, Greenbelt, MD fee table, one dresser. 301-345-3920 binoculars are recommended. This STORK FEATHERS: on location baby longed rain at the time of the 20770. program is free, but advanced res- BOXED: $8.10 col- NOTICES and toddler portraits! WEDDING concert, the performance will be ervations are required. Call 301- umn inch. Minimum BELLS: packages customized to your cancelled. After 5 p.m. the day ARTIFACT GARAGE will be open bridal needs. OTHER: pet portraits, 497-5887 to make reservations or 1.5 inches ($12.15). from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 25. Deadline 10 p.m. Mon- screensavers on CD, headshots. Pro- for information. A larger selection than normal of doors fessional photo and graphic assistance. day. is in stock. Garage 28, Parkway. Licensed Family Day Care NEEDED: Please in- Reservations: 301-474-3210 or has openings for HELP! HELP! HELP! [email protected] The News Review needs help clude name, phone SERVICES infants – 5 years. with various tasks. number and address DECKS POWER WASHED and with ad copy. 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GNR 072204 print.pmd 11 7/22/2004, 1:32 PM Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, July 22, 2004 A Review Festival Notes New Deal Health Exhibit The 50th Festi- Call Dennis Lewis val commemorative at 301-577-1718 T-shirts are now for more informa- Sparks Praise, Nostalgia available and are tion. selling well. They Ticket Sellers by Jim Lara are truly collector’s items. Applications are being accepted for ticket sellers for “Beautiful” and “colorful” are There are two styles – a the carnival rides and activi- words being used to describe the green tie-dye one and a plain ties. All shifts are needed. Greenbelt Museum’s current ex- grey one. T-shirts are avail- These are paid positions, but hibit of “Living the Health Life: able at the bake sales, which in lieu of pay, the positions Sports, Health and Fitness in the are held on the Co-op ramp, can be used to fulfill a New Deal Era.” For some visi- and by calling Patti Brothers student’s community service tors, it sparks a sense of nostal- at 301-982-2312. Fundraisers requirement. Call Patti Broth- gia. How things have changed ers at the number above for for how we stay fit, from the Fundraising for the 50th more information. 1930s and 1940s to the present. Labor Day Festival is well Parade The exhibit, which opened on underway and will continue Parade Chairperson Linda May 21 at the Greenbelt Com- through the festival. The Ivy is still looking for a con- munity Center, has won praise next bake sale will be held vertible in which the Queen from adults and children as well on the Co-op ramp on Satur- of Hearts (a parade tradition) as from residents who donated day, July 24. Raffle tickets can ride. Anyone who has a some of the objects on display. for $200 worth of Co-op gro- convertible or knows where “I think the response has been ceries are currently being sold one can be obtained is asked very positive from everyone, es- as are raffle tickets for a 50/ to contact Ivy via email at pecially the kids from the cre- 50 drawing. There is a raffle [email protected]. Applica- ative camps,” said museum cura- for a Longaberger wooden tions are still being accepted tor Jill St. John. chest valued at $400. There for the parade. Anyone who Photos and Posters Greenbelt High School (now Greenbelt Middle School) sports jacket, is a new raffle, for Bowie wants to participate in the Walking into the exhibit, one circa 1939, featured in the Greenbelt Museum exhibit on "Living the Baysox ticket coupons: Buy parade this year should con- notices the many posters and old Healthy Life" in the Community Center. 1 Get 1 Free. Drawing for tact Ivy at the above email photographs displayed on the this raffle is August 7. All of address. walls. The posters were created these items are available at Shuttle Service by the Works Progress Adminis- the bake sales and can also The shuttle service is seek- tration from 1936 to 1943 to be purchased by calling Patti ing drivers for the various help promote projects relating to Brothers at 301-982-2312. shifts. Individuals can sign health, safety, education and Yard Sale up for one or more shifts. community activities, such as The festival will have a Call Lester Whitmer for more the benefits of milk for strong yard sale in Roosevelt Center information at 301-345-8897. bones and teeth and better hous- on Saturday, July 31 from 9 Contact Numbers ing to prevent infant mortality in a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be Listed below are contact the slums. Look also for a lots of one-of-a-kind items as names and numbers for the woman dressed to play tennis for well as clothes, books, various festival activities: Field Day. records, household items, fur- Art Show – Barbara Greenbelt’s sports history is niture and more. Donations Simon, 301-474-2192 documented from black-and-white for the sale are currently be- Booths – John and Gloria photographs from the 1954 ing accepted. Call Patti Winfrey, 301-345-3794 Greenbelt baseball team of the Brothers at the number above Contributions – Patti Babe Ruth League to the 1950 for pick up or for more infor- Brothers, 301-982-2312 Greenbelt High School Grizzlies mation. Website Information Day – Dave basketball team. All photos and Pitts, 301-345-9605 posters were obtained from the The festival website – Outstanding Citizen – Bob Library of Congress. St. John www.greenbelt.com/laborday Zugby, 301-345-2065 explained that she and fellow – is updated regularly and currently displays the tenta- Photo Show – Keith

curator Katie Scott-Childress PHOTOS BY SANDRA A. LANGE Zevallos, 301-474-5542 wanted to show guests some- tive schedule as well as com- Swimsuits, circa 1940s, featuring modern era styles, are part of Volunteers – Patti Brothers, thing different. “We wanted to mittee members, status of the the Greenbelt Museum's new exhibit on "Living the Healthy Life" 301-982-2312 appeal to men (through sports), different activities and spon- in the Community Center. Next Meeting since past exhibits have dealt sors/contributors. Talent Show The next meeting of the with fashion or domestic ob- committee is Tuesday, August jects,” said St. John. “My dad got the skates for me you the tips instead of having Two audition dates have 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Commu- In keeping with the sports but they didn’t fit my shoes, so cards sent to you,” said St. John. been set for the Talent Show, nity Center. Individuals inter- theme, visitors will see an old I couldn’t use them,” she said There are also hands-on ob- which will be held on Satur- ested in volunteering for this Greenbelt Grizzly jacket from be- with a laugh. jects like a thumb-wrestling ring day, September 4 at 6 p.m. year’s festival are invited to at- fore 1950. The green corduroy Staying Healthy and treadmill for the kids. Dif- Both auditions are Tuesdays, tend. jacket has the image of a bear Other displays showed how to ferent fabrics from tweed to August 24 and 31 at 7 p.m. with Greenbelt sewn at the top stay healthy and fit. One poster rayon show how materials used at the Community Center. and grizzlies at the bottom. explains that syphilis can strike for athletic uniforms have Other antiques include a Louis- children, who should be pro- evolved through the years. ville Slugger baseball bat used tected with Toxoid. Viewers can The penny scale has been the Festival Notes is written by Committee Chair Patti Brothers and by Hall of Famer Mel Ott and observe an old-style first aid most popular attraction so far. will appear in the News Review regularly until Labor Day. dumbbells and tennis rackets book by the American Red Cross, People can put a penny in the made from wood. a pill box, a package of Tums slot to learn their weight and re- Another item is the scorebook and a photo of a doctor examin- ceive a card telling them what’s from a game played by the city’s ing a child. in store for them in the future. baseball team, given to the mu- Beauty kits were popular in St. John and Scott-Childress pur- seum by Bob Sommers, a the late 1920s, with information chased the scale on eBay for Register to Vote . . . It's Your Voice! Greenbelt pioneer. As a batboy on weight loss, makeup, exercise $200. for the city’s first baseball team and healthy eating. The Dubarry St. John credits the Friends of in 1939, he was given a glove Success Course gave beauty ad- the Greenbelt Museum for their during his first season as a vice by claiming people could donations to the exhibit and the player; he also donated it to the fix body defects with special City of Greenbelt and the Mary- exhibit. He echoed the senti- isolation exercises and posture land Historical Trust for their ment of the exhibit, saying, “It corrections. funding. She says the exhibit brings back memories and shows The Detecto Charm Box, cre- will be open at least through No- people how we did things when ated in 1928, consisted of cards vember 2005. “People seem to we were young,” said Sommers. providing exercises and diet be getting a fun experience out What Do You Remember Marion Hastings, 78, who was plans that could be done in a of it and they’re taking with 12 years old when she first lived few minutes. St. John remarked them some knowledge when they About the Labor Day Festival? in Greenbelt, donated an old pair that similar methods are still used leave, which is great,” said St. of ice skates, the type that today. “Now the charm box has John. The Greenbelt News Review wants to hear about your people attached to their shoes. morphed into online diets giving favorite, most vivid or most interesting memory from a past Labor Day Festival. Send your written memory, 200 words or less, to the Greenbelt News Review at 15 Cres- cent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887, email GIVE BLOOD it to [email protected], fax it to 301-474-5880, or deliver it in person by August 19. Selected stories will 1-800-GIVE-LIFE be printed in future issues.

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