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City Council Election (Unofficial Results) Top 5 Win American Education Week North Springhill Greenbelt November 13 through 19, 2005 Center End Lake East Absentee Total For City Council Local Schools to Celebrate Judith F. Davis 560 535 51 411 96 1,653 77.5% 77.3% 82.3% 83.0% 78.7% 78.9% American Education Week Rodney M. Roberts 560 545 39 362 98 1,604 77.5% 78.8% 62.9% 73.1% 80.3% 76.6% by Mary Moien Edward V. J. Putens 494 472 39 385 88 1,478 68.3% 68.2% 62.9% 77.8% 72.1% 70.6% Greenbelt schools will cel- Pinsky, Bruce Katz, Region II as- Konrad E. Herling 526 476 26 287 87 1,402 ebrate American Education Week sistant superintendent, and Jose 72.8% 68.8% 41.9% 58.0% 71.3% 67.0% November 13 through 19. “A Morales, school board member. Leta M. Mach 497 465 33 296 89 1,380 Strong America Starts with Great The younger children’s assembly 68.7% 67.2% 53.2% 59.8% 73.0% 65.9% Public Schools” is the theme of will be held at 2 p.m. Kelly P. Ivy, Sr. 266 252 30 219 38 805 this year’s celebration. The At each assembly, the 4th 36.8% 36.4% 48.4% 44.2% 31.1% 38.4% theme highlights the importance grade classes will present a “Liv- of bringing together teachers, ing Timeline of Maryland His- Collective Bargaining Referendum Question schools staff, parents, students tory.” Each of the three 4th FOR the Charter amendment 361 331 46 312 55 1,105 and communities in a unified ef- grade classes has prepared skits AGAINST the Charter amendment 299 293 7 142 56 797 fort to build great public on significant dates. The 5th schools. The News Review will and 6th grade chorus under the Number Voting 723 692 62 495 122 2,094 highlight teachers at local direction of music teacher Dara schools beginning in this issue. Case will sing “Land of Our Registration 2,649 2,132 2,278 4,291 11,350 Greenbelt Elementary Dreams,” to tell the story of im- Turnout 27.3% 32.5% 2.7% 11.5% 18.4% Greenbelt has several activi- migrants. Immigrants played a ties planned – all on Wednesday, large role in Maryland history as November 16. Parents are in- Baltimore was the second largest vited to visit their children’s port of entry for European immi- classrooms from 9:15 a.m. to gration. 3:25 p.m. TAG Meeting Police Referendum Wins Easily There will also be two assem- On Wednesday evening at 7 blies on Wednesday to com- p.m., parents of children identi- As Incumbents Win Reelection memorate Veterans’ Day. The fied by the school system as “tal- first, for the upper grades (grades ented and gifted” (TAG) will by James Giese 4-6) will be at 9:45 a.m. Several meet in the Greenbelt Elementary dignitaries are expected to be School Media Center. The Greenbelt voters reelected to points thereby causing Davis’ throughout the city. present including Deputy State meeting is sponsored by the their city council all five incum- much narrower margin of victory. Greenbelt North End (pre- Superintendent of Schools Rich- Prince George’s County Schools bents with Leta Mach, the incum- This year, voter turnout was cinct 6) again led in the highest ard Steinke, State Senator Paul TAG office. bent receiving the fewest votes only 18.4 percent of the number percentage of votes cast, this winning handily over the only of persons registered to vote in time with 32.5 percent. That Teachers at Springhill Lake challenger, Kelly Ivy, by 575 this and state and national elec- was slightly down from 2003, votes according to unofficial re- tions, down slightly from the possibly because of the higher sults provided by the city Board 19.1 percent two years ago. number of absentee ballots cast. Create the Ultimate Frontier of Elections. Judith Davis, who However, the actual numbers vot- These are not allocated to the by Enid Y. Grempler led the pack, is expected to be ing did increase by 21. Appar- various precincts in the unofficial reelected mayor by the new-old ently any added interest in the vote count. Shobar Hairston taught in class. In other words, council at its organizational meet- election generated by the referen- According to Gallagher, this Shobar he teaches addition and subtrac- ing on November 14 for the new dum question was offset by fewer was a very quiet election day Hairston tion by using the textbook and two-year term. Rodney Roberts, candidates seeking office. Unlike for her and the Board of Elec- considers utilizing the local shopping who bested Davis in two of the the 2003 election when only tions with no significant prob- himself a malls and grocery stores to fur- four city precincts and among ab- three incumbents sought reelec- lems or complaints arising. gardener at ther cement mathematical facts. sentee voters, placed second, only tion, all incumbents ran for re- the most Knowing he is needed at the two percentage points behind her. election this time. In 2003, four For a collec- crucial point primary education level, Hairston He is expected to be chosen new candidates sought election tion of Hallow- in educa- believes that his journey extends mayor pro tem once again by the while this time Ivy was the only een photos, see tional devel- beyond elementary school. His council. challenger. pages 12-13. opment – el- next step is to teach the next The referendum question to Absentee Ballots ementary school. For him it’s generation of special education have the council adopt a charter Because election laws were the place where educators, par- teachers – specifically, career amendment to authorize the changed to permit anyone who ents and the community must changers and those people new Greenbelt Fraternal Order of Po- chose to do so to vote in ad- come together to provide a to the job who don’t always lice to enter into collective bar- vance by casting an absentee stable and soothing learning en- have the passion, dedication and gaining on employment condi- ballot, City Clerk Kathleen What Goes On vironment. It’s also the place communication skills to deal tions won easily, garnering 58 Gallagher and the Greenbelt Saturday, November 12 where special education students with special needs children and percent of the votes cast on the Board of Elections were not sure 9 a.m. to noon, Donation Drop- in particular need a voice. their parents. issue. Only among absentee vot- what effect this would have on off, Parking Lot between City Special needs unmet when stu- Most importantly, Hairston ers was the proposal disapproved voter turnout. The number of Offices and Community Center dents enter secondary school are wants prospective teachers to un- and that by only one vote. Ten absentee ballots cast more than Monday, November 14 generally diagnosed too late, derstand that special education percent of the voters in the elec- tripled from the previous elec- 7 p.m., Recycling and Environ- when teachers and resources are children have unlimited poten- tion failed to express themselves tion. The actual number was 122 tial. It’s a lesson that he learned ment Advisory Committee, stretched incredibly thin. Their on this issue. compared to 40 in 2003. parents are also unsure how to recently when working on his Community Center The referendum question won If the election had been held deal with the subsequent diagnosis master’s at George Washington in spite of the stated opposition in Greenbelt Center (precincts 6 7:30 p.m., Charter Meeting of and its aftereffects. That’s why University. In the program he of four of the incumbent council- and 8) only, Roberts, not Davis, City Council, Municipal Building Hairston is a special educator or met a man with Asperger’s syn- members. Voter disagreement would be the top vote getter. If Wednesday, November 16 Community Resource Instructor at drome (a form of high function- with the council on this matter the election had been held in 7:30 p.m., Advisory Planning Springhill Lake Elementary. It ing autism) who now teaches at did little to change voter opinion Greenbelt East, Edward Putens, Board Meeting, Room 112, was the first school he came to a school in Prince George’s of the councilmembers as the or- not Roberts, would have placed Community Center when he taught music. County. It all comes down to der of finish for the five was the second to Davis. If the election 8 p.m., Council Worksession – Back then, Hairston traveled what Hairston says is key: “Get same as at the previous election. was held only in Springhill Request from Metropark for City to 13 different schools around students to appreciate them- However, Rodney Roberts, the Lake, where less than three per- TIF, Community Center Prince George’s County as an in- selves, you give them value.” sole supporter of the proposal, ap- cent of the registered voters cast He has no doubt that in return Thursday, November 17 terim music teacher. Today he peared to benefit some, as he ballots, Ivy would have been teaches fifth and sixth graders they will give you everything 7:30 p.m., GHI Board Meeting, gained six percentage points over elected to the council instead of how to use the resources of the you ask for and more. the percentage he received in Konrad Herling. Those elected, GHI Board Room community that surrounds them 2003 while Davis dropped two however, did have broad support as a companion to the curriculum See SHL, page 16

GNR 111005 print.pmd 1 11/12/2005, 6:35 PM Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 10, 2005 Review Grin Belt Letters Choose the Killer at GAC Play THANKS by Eli Flam I want to extend my thanks to all the volunteers, to the Who killed Dave? That’s the has been working with local tal- Greenbelt Co-op for their dona- question for the audience to take ent since 2000, in her words, “to tion to the October 30 tree plant- on in “Changing Hands: A Mur- provide showcase opportunities” ing project and to Greenbelt der Mystery,” a local guest-com- on stage and on camera. In Homes, Inc. which supplied many pany production at Greenbelt Arts “Changing Hands,” she says of of the plants and a vast array of Center November 18-20 and 25- the cast, led by Akil Taffe as tools for the volunteers to use. 27. The guilty party: one of five Dave, “Their amazing perfor- Scout Andrew Siller pals – Larry, Jay-Jay, Cassie, Lilly mances will wow you!” and Barbara – who grew up in The play will be in the Arts Philadelphia with money-driven Center November 18, 19, 25 and THANKS Dave, “who lies, cheats and be- 26 at 8 p.m. and on November I wish to express my deep trays his friends.” At play’s end 20 and 27 at both 2 p.m. and 7 thanks to all who voted for me the viewers, cued by a guide p.m. Ticket prices are dis- in the council election on Tues- sheet, choose who did in Dave. counted for seniors and groups. day. My gratitude also goes to Playwright Mary Weeks of Co- Tickets are available by phone at those who contributed to my lumbia and director Tony 301-441-8770 or online from campaign and worked on my be- Monteiro of Washington, D.C., [email protected]. half. I pledge to do my best to with a cast of 25, are backed by Darby can be reached with ques- serve the changing needs of our producer Ella Darby of Clinton tions about the play or her city and I remain, as always, and her C’ City Productions. She group at 301-856-5801. “Committed to Community.” J Davis Ginny Zanner Keeps Two Millions Allocated To Beltsville Center Acting Groups Perking ©2005 CONATY AGNES "The new council has a long agenda Significant funds have been by Mary Lou Fisher allocated to the Beltsville Agri- of tough nuts to crack!" cultural Research Center in the In 1970 a group of theatri- among other plays, directed the Fiscal Year 2006 Agricultural Ap- cally-minded employees at melodrama, “Ten Nights in a Bar propriations Conference Report Goddard Space Flight Center met Room;” performed in or worked according to Fifth District Mary- and said, “Let’s put on a show.” on the technical side of most of PRELIMINARY AGENDA land Congressman Steny Hoyer, The result was “Wonderful Town,” the other shows; and served on MEETING OF THE a senior member of the House the first in a string of productions GAC’s board of directors. GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Appropriations Committee. The continuing to this day. One of When the owners decided to center will receive $9,384,000 for the founding members of what reopen the building as a movie Thursday, November 17, 2005 a variety of continuing projects was to become Music and Drama house, GAC “went on the road.” GHI BOARD ROOM, 7:30 PM and four new projects. The new (MAD) Productions was Greenbelt Ginny offered her blue van, projects deal with invasive spe- resident Virginia (Ginny) Zanner. “Ethel,” to transport the sets from Key Agenda Items: cies, biobased products/ Born in 1925 in Texarkana on the boiler room on Ridge Road • Proposed 2nd Story Balcony Deck & Conversion of Gardenside Window to Sliding Glass Exit Door, 9-Q Research Road bioenergy, obesity and nutrition the Texas-Arkansas border, Ginny to the Youth Center and Capitol and food safety. Continuing • Existing Vinyl Shed, 10-B Southway Road was the first woman to receive a College in Laurel, where GAC • Proposed Conversion of Gardenside Window to Door, 2-B Westway projects are barley research, bio- degree in physics from Rice Uni- continued to offer live theater to • Expenditure Authorization #1 – 2nd Reading medical materials, biomineral versity in Texas in the 1940s. the greater Greenbelt community. • Allocation of Surplus Funds – 2005 soil, bovine genetic research, cof- She made her way to the Wash- In 1993 GAC found a perma- • Proposal to Purchase Computer Software fee/cocoa research, dairy genetic ington area and eventually went nent home in its present location • Proposed Rule for Construction of Right-of-Way research, food safety, foundry to work for a National Aeronau- next to the post office. Ginny re- • Proposed Policy for Use of PODS sand research, Johne’s disease, tics and Space Administration tired from GSFC in 1986. Ethel, • Repairs of 69-M Ridge to Eliminate "Ghosting" Problem minor use pesticides, national contractor. In 1961 she left the on the other hand, continued to Regular board meetings are open to members. germplasm, national nutrition contractor and signed on with the transport costumes, props, sets and weed management. federal government at Goddard and people back and forth be- Space Flight Center, overseeing tween GAC and MAD for many the project she had just left. more years. Corrections In 1971 Ginny directed “Bare- Ginny herself has continued her In last week’s obituary for foot in the Park” for MAD. Fol- involvement with and major con- Greenbelt pioneer Alice E. Carneal, the lowing that she directed “Guys tributions to both organizations News Review incorrectly iden- and Dolls” in 1972, “South Pa- and is currently performing in tified the brother who survived cific” in 1973 and “Camelot” in MAD’s fall dinner theater produc- News Review her. He is Aubrey Jones, 1982. In the ensuing years tion of “State Fair.” With music by known to Greenbelters and a Ginny has served in many capaci- Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Os- AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER long-ago Co-op employee, ties for MAD, including costumer, car Hammerstein, the show traces now living in Laurel. The set designer and actress. the adventures of the Frake family 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 News Review regrets the error. Moving to Greenbelt in 1979, at the Iowa State Fair. Originally Ginny immediately became in- written for the screen in 1945, the [email protected] In the midst of all our ef- volved in the community and, movie was remade in 1962. The 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 forts to encourage readers to when a group of citizens banded state version of “State Fair” de- Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 vote in Tuesday's election we together in an effort to save the buted on Broadway in 1996. The Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 managed to misdirect Precinct Old Greenbelt Theatre, Ginny production incorporates songs President Emeritus, 1985- 3 voters to the wrong location. agreed to direct “You’re a Good from other Rodgers and Fortunately the city clerk Man Charlie Brown” in an effort Hammerstein’s shows. Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 posted signs redirecting voters to raise money to keep the build- The final performance is on News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 to the proper place – the ing intact. The show was a suc- Sunday, November 13. For ticket Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482 Community Center. The News cess and the newly-founded information call 240-474-8800. Review regrets the error and Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) con- STAFF the extra step for those who tinued to perform in the theater Jackie Bealle, Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Jessi Britton, Sharon Carroll, followed our directions. for a number of years. Agnes Conaty, Austin Conaty, Bill Cornett, Randy Crenwelge, Kay Cummings, Peter Curtis, Pat OLD GREENBELT Davis, Frank DeBernardo, Carol Drees, Chris Farago, Eli Flam, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, During that time Ginny, Alison Gary, Terri Gates, Al Geiger, Bernina McGee Giese, James Giese, Marjorie Gray, Eve THEATRE Gresser, Carol Griffith, Shirl Hayes, Sabine Hentrich, Solange Hess, Barbara Hopkins, Linda Eleanor & Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club Jackson, Kathie Jarva, Elizabeth Jay, Matt Johnson, Suzanne Krofchik, Meta Lagerwerff, Pam Week of NOVEMBER 11 Lambird, Sandra Lange, Jim Lara, Lucie MacKinnon, Pat McCoy, Kathleen McFarland, Emma Mendoza, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Diane Oberg, Linda Paul, Leonie Penney, Eileen GENERAL MEMBERS MEETING featuring GOOD NIGHT AND Peterson, Jennifer Sciubba, Shamla Shakir, Linda Siadys, Eileen Simon, Sandra Surber Smith, Montgomery County Chief Executive GOOD LUCK (PG) Helen Sydavar, Joanne Tucker, Thomas X. White, Marie Wong and Dea Zugby. Douglas Duncan Friday BUSINESS MANAGER: Ron Wells 301-474-4131 *5:30, 7:30, 9:30 CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for Governor of Maryland Springhill Lake: Karen Zoellner 301-474-1882 Saturday Chris Cannon 301-516-1068 The meeting will also include election of club officers *5:30, 7:30, 9:30 BOARD OF DIRECTORS for the year 2005-2006. Sunday *5:30, 7:30 Eileen Farnham, president; James Giese, vice president; Diane Oberg, treasurer; Thomas X. White, secretary; Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell and Pat Davis. Friday, November 18, 2005, 7:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday *5:30, 7:30 DEADLINES: Letters, articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may be Terrace Room, Greenbriar Community Building mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. *These shows at $5.00 Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office 7600 Hanover Parkway at Greenbelt Road (Rte. 193) hours. Mail subscriptions—$35/year. 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 Refreshments and Social after the meeting. 129 Centerway Everyone is welcome. Join us! www.pgtheatres.com Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m. For information, call 301-474-2896

GNR 111005 print.pmd 2 11/12/2005, 6:35 PM Thursday, November 10, 2005 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events Greenbriar Holds Star Party Next Legion Auxiliary Café Invites Artists Greens Meet Senior Luncheon Friday Night Supports Schools To Submit Sale Work The Greenbelt Greens will Registration is required by The Astro- Greenbelt Unit #136, American Call to Greenbelt artists – this hold their monthly meeting on November 14 for Greenbriar se- nomical Society Legion Auxiliary will participate in December the New Deal Café is Monday, November 14 at 7:30 nior residents who plan to attend of Greenbelt the observance of American Edu- hosting its annual Christmas art p.m. in the public meeting room the November 22 Thanksgiving will host a star cation Week, November 13 to 19. show. All Greenbelt artists are inside the Greenbelt Police Sta- festivities. Residents may bring party on Friday This year’s theme, “A Strong invited to bring one piece of art tion. Discussions will include a guest. Meet in the Greenbriar evening, No- America Starts with Great Public for sale. Reasonable prices will peace activism, Green Party Terrace Room from noon to 1:30 vember 18 at Schools,” reflects years of con- help ensure sales. The intention nomination process for 2006 p.m. to enjoy a special Thanks- Wolfe Field on Northway ex- cern and interest by the American is to fill the walls. If after the elections, a report from the state- giving luncheon, a movie and to tended. Weather permitting, Legion and other groups. designated drop-off time more art wide Maryland Green Party participate in making a Thanks- members of the society will be- Greenbelt Unit #136 will express is needed, then artists will be al- monthly meeting and results of giving centerpiece. Call gin setting up telescopes at ap- thanks to the teachers of local lowed to bring a second piece. local elections (Greenbelt; IRV in Greenbriar Community Affairs proximately 5:30 p.m. to aid in schools with a poem of apprecia- Drop-off dates are Sunday, De- Takoma Park; Frederick). Director Ramona Davis at 301- viewing a variety of celestial ob- tion, thank you cards with cember 4 through Sunday, De- For more information call 441-1096, ext. 11 or email jects, including stars, star clus- McDonald’s gift certificates and cember 11. Bob at 202-722-4303. All are [email protected]. ters, nebulas and galaxies. Ob- bookmarks encouraging students For more information call welcome. Refreshments will be servers who stay late may see to read. Throughout the year, Mike, New Deal Café art coordi- served. International Films several meteors, as the peak of publications encouraging patrio- nator, at 301-442-1189 or email At Local Festival the Leonid meteor shower will tism, civic pride and scholarships [email protected]. Food Drive Boxes occur in the early morning of will be distributed to the schools Greenbelt’s first international At Greenbelt Park November 19. and to the public library. film festival starts this weekend Greenbriar Food Greenbelt Park, part of the Na- In the event of rain or hope- American Education Week is and runs through Sunday, No- Drive Underway tional Park Service, will collect lessly cloudy skies, this event not just for parents and educa- vember 13. At venues large and Greenbriar is holding its an- non-perishable food items as part will be canceled without further tors; it is for everyone. It is ev- small, the work of international of the Federal Women’s Food notice. Information about other ery citizen’s duty and responsi- nual food drive through Novem- filmmakers as well as local artists ber 22. Greenbriar residents are Drive to help the Capital Area ASG events can be found on its bility to see that all children are will be on display. asked to help fill the pantries of Food Bank. Collection boxes at website at: http:// prepared to take up the roles of At the Old Greenbelt Theatre the park headquarters will be www.greenbeltastro.org/ citizens and leaders in the years neighbors in need by bringing movie goers can see “A Very non-perishable food items to the available Monday through Friday events.shtml. to come. Long Engagement” on Friday; from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the The Auxiliary urges all resi- Greenbriar office this holiday sea- “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and son. Food collected will be dis- ranger station seven days a week At the Library dents of Greenbelt to support lo- from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Spring” on Saturday and “Festi- cal schools, to reaffirm their com- tributed to those in need by val Express” on Sunday. Children The park entrance is located mitment to improving and sup- United Communities Against At the Arts Center and in the Tuesday, November 15, 10:30 Poverty. at 6565 Greenbelt Road. a.m. – Cuddletime for newborns to porting education at all levels For more information call Council Chambers of the Mu- and to translate this commitment nicipal Building there will be a 17 months with caregiver, limit 301-344-3948. into action by visiting Greenbelt Writers Group Meets mix of documentaries and dra- 15 babies. Wednesday, November 16, schools during American Educa- The Greenbelt Writers Group matic films. will hold its monthly meeting on 10:30 a.m. – Toddlertime for ages tion Week, November 13 to 19. Festival director George Friday, November 18 at 7:30 Kochell says “These are all 18 to 35 months with caregiver, St. Hugh's Church limit 15 toddlers. Boy Scouts Collect p.m. in the Greenbelt Community highly-accessible films; pick any Center. All Greenbelt writers are Thursday, November 17, 10:30 Christmas Bazaar one of them and you’ll probably Food for Hungry encouraged to come and read a.m. – Drop-in Storytime for ages like it. The great thing about Greenbelt Boy Scouts will from their works during the “open Saturday this festival is that it brings qual- 3 to 5, limit 20 children. conduct a non-perishable food Adults reading” or just provide a recep- Nov. 12, 2005 ity work right to your doorstep. drive for holiday dinners for low- tive audience to other readers. Saturday, November 12, 10:30 Many of these films have only income families on Saturday, No- Plans for a holiday party will be a.m. – Poetry Plus meets in the 10AM–3PM been seen at festivals. Others vember 12 at 9 a.m. Plastic gro- finalized. have had only limited runs. Of- downstairs meeting room. The cery bags were left on many resi- ten, a very good product doesn’t subjects are Dylan Thomas and dents’ serviceside doors. get the right exposure and disap- change. Bring copies of one’s Mowatt Memorial UMC Fall Craft Fair pears. The overriding principle own work to share (optional). Community Church 2 p.m. – Greenbelt Utopia Saturday November 19th here is that picking through the Holiday Bazaar recent past we have found many Film and Video Festival – “Movie 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM overlooked gems.” Making in the Utopian Spirit.” Greenbelt Community Church The library program is free; 2 to 4:30 p.m. – Film Festival will hold a bazaar and auction 40 Ridge Road there is a fee for all other tickets. – Animated Shorts. on Saturday, November 12 at the Variety of Crafts • Childrens Craft Table • Door Prizes For more information go to Wednesday, November 16, 7 church at the corner of Hillside Lunch – Desserts for Sale www.greenbeltutopia.org or see p.m. – Adult book discussion, Eva and Crescent Roads. The bazaar see ad on page 16. Hoffman’s “The Secret.” will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes handmade items, Redskin tickets, gifts and seasonal decora- GHI Notes tions. Bidding for the live auc- The fall gutter cleaning pro- tion will begin at 3 p.m. gram continues (members – see gutter cleaning ad on this page.) November 15, 7 p.m., Member and Community Relations Com- mittee, Board Room. November 16, 7:30 p.m., Ar- RRRUMMAUMMAUMMAGE SSGE ALEALEALE chitecture & Environment Com- Sun., Nov 13, 9 am - 5 pm mittee, Board Room. Mon., Nov. 14, Noon - 8 pm NOV. 12, 2005 7:30 p.m., Companion Animal Committee, GHI Lunch Room. MISHKAN TORAH SYNAGOGUE November 19, 11 a.m., Pre- Ridge Road & Westway, Greenbelt, MD purchase Orientation, GHI Board 301-474-4223 Room. Clothes – Housewares – Appliances Choir Seeks Singers TV – Books – Sports Equipment – Toys Handmade items, foods, The Greenbelt Combined seasonal decorations, gifts, Choir is preparing for Greenbelt’s NEW-TO-YOU SHOPPING – GREAT VALUES – HAVE FUN GOOD OLD-FASHIONED RUMMAGE SALE baskets, chances to win annual interdenominational REDSKIN & NATIONALS Thanksgiving service which will TICKETS, AIRLINE take place on Wednesday, No- VOUCHERS, VACATIONS and more! vember 23. Choir rehearsals will NOTICE TO GHI MEMBERS Exotic SERRV items from be held at the Greenbelt Commu- US and abroad! nity Church on the corner of FALL GUTTER Fabulous BAKE SALE! Hillside and Crescent Roads on Famous homemade Soup Monday, November 14 and Tues- CLEANING PROGRAM and More! day, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. Royal Gutter Services, Inc. and Metro Gutter, Inc. will begin the All singers are invited to join 2005 Fall Gutter Cleaning on Monday, November 21, 2005, Auction conducted the group and new singers are weather permitting. The process will take approximately one by Bill Brown. always welcome. month to complete. During that time, workers may appear at your For further information call building, at doors and windows. Please close your shades to pre- Jean Cook at 301-345-2597 or serve privacy. Chris Fominaya at 240-593-7732. Please contact Kenny Grimes at 301-474-4161, ext. 129 or Pe- ter Joseph at 301-474-4161, ext. 141, if you have any questions or comments.

GNR 111005 print.pmd 3 11/12/2005, 6:35 PM Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 10, 2005 Doug Duncan Speaks Hospice Offers Mishkan Torah Lecture on Afterlife To Democratic Club Help with Grief Rummage Sale At Mishkan Torah The Eleanor & Franklin Hospice of the Chesapeake’s This Sunday and Monday are Mishkan Torah will offer the Congratulations to Kristina Roosevelt Democratic Club of Spiritual and Bereavement Care the days for the annual Mishkan Diane Kritt Memorial lecture on Zugby Smith, daughter of Robert Greenbelt will meet for its regu- Center is offering “Help for the Torah Rummage Sale. The syna- Sunday, November 20 at 7:30 and Dea Zugby, who earned a lar monthly meeting on Friday, Holidays,” a seminar to help gogue is located at the corner of p.m. The featured speaker will master of education degree from November 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the people cope with grief during Ridge Road and Westway. Sun- be Rabbi Gary Fink from Oseh the National-Louis University’s Terrace Room of the Greenbriar the holiday season. day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Shalom Synagogue in Laurel, National College of Education Community Building at the cor- Bereavement Coordinator Monday from noon to 8 p.m., speaking on the topic of in June. ner of Greenbelt Road (Rt. 193) Roberta Rook, MS, LCPC will bargain hunters can find a wide “Evolving Concepts of the After- Congratulations to Paul and Hanover Parkway. present the seminar on Saturday, selection of used clothes, life in Judaism: Past, Present and Sciubba for passing the Mary- The guest speaker will be November 19 from 10 a.m. to housewares, books, toys and Future.” Fink has specialized in land Bar exam. Montgomery County Executive noon at Hospice of the Chesa- more. the field of thanatology through- Share your accomplishments Doug Duncan who announced peake, 8724 Jericho City Drive out his 25-year congregational and challenges with your neigh- formally for the Maryland in Landover. career and is on the adjunct fac- St. Hugh's Holds bors. Contact the News Review governor’s seat on October 20. For more information and to ulty of Hood College Graduate Christmas Bazaar office at 301-474-4131 and give The Democratic Preference Pri- register call 301-499-4500 or email School. St. Hugh’s Catholic Church us the details for publication in mary for the 2006 state-wide [email protected]. Mishkan Torah Synagogue is will hold its Christmas Bazaar the Our Neighbors column. election is scheduled for Tues- located at 10 Ridge Road. For this Saturday, November 12 from day, September 12, 2006. A more information or directions Lab Theater Offers 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Grenoble Hall, short list of questions (also call 301-474-4223. In Loving Memory of My Mother Free Weekend Play located on the lower level of the asked of Baltimore Mayor Martin Dorothy V. Reamy The University of Maryland Church. O’Malley at the October meet- “The World’s Greatest Mom” Department of Theatre’s Off After an absence of several County School ing) has been prepared by the Center program will present free years, the St. Hugh’s bazaar is A million times I’ve missed you club’s executive board. During a Board Meets student-produced performances back, with crafts, religious items, A million times I’ve cried question-and-answer period, ques- The Prince George’s County of “Standing on My Knees” fun activities for the kids and a If love could have saved you tions will be taken from the au- Board of Education will meet on this weekend. Written by John free hourly door prize drawing. You never would have died dience. Thursday, November 17 at 7:05 Olive and directed by Michele There will be a plant table, a I know God had to take you As part of a short-agenda p.m. in the Sasscer Administra- Pace, the play tells of a tal- white elephant table and food But you did not go alone meeting, officers will be elected tion Building Board Room, ented young poet’s struggles and baked goods. For part of me went with you for 2006. The evening will end 14201 School Lane, Upper between schizophrenia and cre- Greenbelt author Peggy The day He took you home with an informal social hour. Marlboro. ativity. Rooney will be on hand for a God gave me the strength to face it... Members are reminded to bring The meeting is open to the Performances will be Satur- book signing. She is the author And the courage to bear the blow snacks or desserts to share. The public. Interested persons may day, November 12 at 8 p.m.; of “The Ant Hills,” “Uncommon But what it means to live without you general public and prospective speak for two minutes by regis- Sunday, November 13 at 2 and Conversations with God” and No one will ever know members are welcome. tering with the board office by 4 7:30 p.m.; and Monday, Novem- “Prisms of the Soul.” A December meeting, the p.m. the day of the meeting. Call I love you and I miss you. ber 14 at 7 p.m. in the Labora- The church is located at 135 group’s annual Holiday Gala, Cheryl Landis at 301-952-6308 for Sandra tory Theatre of the Clarice Smith Crescent Road. For more infor- will be held on Friday, December more information. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Performing Arts Center at the mation contact Gloria Winfrey at 16 at the same time and place. University. 301-345-3794. Prince George’s County Execu- tive Jack Johnson is scheduled to HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH install the new officers and ad- 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 dress the club. For further information call Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Sunday 8:00 a.m. Worship Service Pat Unger, 301-474-1052 or 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt 9:15 a.m. Sunday School/ Stuart Jordan, 301-474-2896. Bible Study www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Dr. Paul C. Kim, Pastor NAMI Offers Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am Legal Workshop Prayer Meeting Wed. 6:45 pm The National Association for Crossways Bible Study Tues. 7:30 pm Thurs. 10:30 am the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Prince Handicapped Accessible Come As You Are! Fax 301-220-0694 • E-mail [email protected] George’s County Chapter will hold a free workshop on Thurs- day, November 17 from 7 to 9 ST. HUGH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH p.m. The leader will be Barbara 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Anderson of the Pro Bono Coun- 301-474-4322 seling Project, which is a re- source for people who are unin- Mass Schedule: sured; caregivers; have limited in- (starting July 3) Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. comes; are grieving the loss of a Sunday School: 9:00 am Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. loved one; recently diagnosed Worship Service: 10:15 am Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. with a serious physical illness; Weds. Worship: 7:00 pm Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. having relationship problems; (Adult Bible Study/Prayer & Children's Ministry) victims or witnesses of crimes, Pastor: Fr. Walter J. Tappe elder abuse or financial exploita- Helping People Connect with Christ and His Family through Loving Service Pastoral Associate: Fr. R. Scott Hurd tion, workplace violence, etc. The workshop will be held in a new location, the Hanko Build- ing at Beckett Field, 8511 Lega- Greenbelt Community Church tion Road, New Carrollton. For 7010 Glenn Dale Road UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST more information call Jane (Lanham-Severn Road & Glenn Dale Road) Kelley, 301-577-6026. 301-262-3285 | [email protected] | www.stgeo.org Hillside & Crescent Roads Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings Sundays: 8:00 am Simple, quiet Mass 9:00 am Christian education for all ages www.greenbelt.com/gccucc/ 10:00 am Sung Mass with organ and folk Sunday Worship music, ASL interpreted 10:15 a.m. 1:30 pm Signed Mass (last Sunday of each Daniel Hamlin, Pastor month only) "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, An inclusive congregation! Catholic Wednesdays: 7:00 pm Simple, quiet Mass the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." Community of Greenbelt MASS Congregation Although the month of Sundays 10 A.M. Mishkan Torah Did Ramadhaan has past, Municipal Building 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 many Muslims will continue An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian you to keep up with their recent synagogue that respects tradition and becomes your know? practice of increased worship. Baha'i Faith extended family in the 21st century. Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, Muslims throughout the world will continue to fast On November 12, Baha'is i.e. family service at 7:30 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. throughout the year, usually on Mondays and Thursdays as was the around the world will celebrate Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. practice of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). the anniversary of the birth of Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. They will also continue to turn to the Holy Qur'an for guidance and Baha'u'llah, founder of the Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. inspiration, attempt to keep constant in the giving of charity and in Baha'i Faith, in 1817 Opportunity for leadership development. exercising patience at times of challenge. In this manner, the Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. Ramadhaan practices will fortify them for the upcoming year. Greenbelt Baha’i Community Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. P.O. Box 245 Interfaith families are welcome. Greenbelt, MD 20770 To find out more about Islam, call 301-982-9463 or e-mail us at 301-345-2918 301-220-3160 Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism [email protected] or visit the website www.islamguide.com. www.bahai.org www.us.bahai.org and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

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CITY OF GREENBELT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON City Information PROPOSED ANNEXATION CHARTER RESOLUTION NO. 2005-2 Notice is hereby given that the City Coun- cil of Greenbelt, Maryland, a municipal cor- VACANCIES ON BOARDS GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL poration has initiated by legislative action & Municipal Building (pursuant to another annexation petition CHARTER MEETING COMMITTEES received by the City) to annex 75.4634 acres of land more or less Volunteer to serve on City November 14, 2005 - 7:30 p.m. consisting of Prince George’s County Tax Map 26, Parcel 93 as listed Council advisory groups. in the assessment and taxation records of the State of Maryland, and Vacancies exist on the: as recorded among the land records of Prince George’s County, 1. Call to Order-Outgoing Mayor Davis Employee Relations Board, Maryland, in Liber 14327, folio 351and containing 75.4634 acres more 2. Roll Call Recycling and Environment or less, being on the west side of Cherrywood Lane, south of the 3. Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Advisory Board, Youth Advisory Committee Capital Beltway (I-495), and northwest of the intersection of 4. Certification of Election Count (Openings for adult & youth Cherrywood Lane and Breezewood Drive. 5. Oath of Office-Council Elect positions.) The exact legal description and a survey plat of the above proper- 6. Election of Temporary Chairperson For more information, ties are on file with the City of Greenbelt Department of Planning and 7. Election of Mayor please call 301-474-8000. Community Development at 15 Crescent Road, Suite 200, Greenbelt, 8. Administration of Oath of Office to Newly Elected Maryland 20770 and are available for inspection during normal busi- ness hours. Mayor by Rosalyn E. Pugh, Clerk of the Circuit Meetings for Court of Prince George’s County The City Council will hold a public hearing on this proposed annex- 9. Statement by Mayor November 14-18 ation on November 28, 2005, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Room at the Greenbelt Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Mary- 10. Election of Mayor Pro Tem Monday, November 14, 7:00pm, Recycling & Environment land 20770. Additional public hearings may be held by the City 11. Statement by Mayor Pro Tem Advisory Committee, Council before and/or after the above date. Information regarding 12. Statements by Members of Council Community Center. such public hearings as well as the dates, times and places of any 13. Other Business City Council work sessions at which this petition will be discussed, Monday, November 14, 7:30pm, 14. Adjournment may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at 301-474-8000. Pub- CITY COUNCIL CHARTER lic testimony will be received by the City Council at the hearing on MEETING, Municipal Building NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular Council the above date and at any other public hearings held on this matter. (live on Channel 71). meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens are invited to Written comments may be either presented at those hearings or sent Wednesday, November 16, 7:30 attend. If special accommodations are required for any disabled person, to the City Clerk, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770. please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the meeting day. Deaf pm, ADVISORY PLANNING individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 or e-mail BOARD, Room 112, Greenbelt [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. Community Center. On the Agenda...Revision to Concep- tual Site Plan – Greenbelt CITY OF GREENBELT LEAF COLLECTION Station; Detailed Site Plan – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON Public Works will collect loose leaves with the leaf vacuum South Core of Greenbelt Station, PROPOSED ANNEXATION Pulte Development; Detailed from November 7, 2005-January 20, 2006. Residents should CHARTER RESOLUTION NO. 2005-3 Site Plan – South Core of rake leaves to the curb, but not onto the street. Make sure to Notice is hereby given that the City Greenbelt Station, Fairfield Council of Greenbelt, Maryland, a munici- remove all sticks and stones from the piles as these can dam- Development age the machinery. Areas will be posted prior to collection. pal corporation has received a petition for annexation of land containing 86.4576 acres The schedule for the next few weeks is as follows: Wednesday, November 16, 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK of land consisting of Parts One, Two, and Three as recorded among November 14-18 Boxwood SESSION Re: Request from the land records of Prince George’s County, Maryland, in Liber 12318, November 21-25 Woodland Hills, Greenbrook Metropark for a City TIF, folio 654 and containing 85.941 acres more or less, and consisting of Village & Estates, and Windsor Green Community Center Part Five as recorded among the land records of Prince George’s November 28-December 2 Lakewood County, Maryland, in Liber 7385 folio 245 and containing .5166 acres more or less, commonly known as the South Core of the Greenbelt DONATION DROP-OFF Metropark, LLC Development, being north of Branchville Road, east American Rescue Workers GREENBELT MUNICIPAL/ of the CSX Railroad tracks and south of the Greenbelt Metro Station. Saturday, November 12th PUBLIC ACCESS The exact legal description and a survey plat of the above proper- CHANNEL 71 ties are on file with the City of Greenbelt Department of Planning and 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL ACCESS: 301-474- Community Development at 15 Crescent Road, Suite 200, Greenbelt, Parking lot between the City Office and the 8000:Monday, November 14 at Maryland 20770 and are available for inspection during normal busi- Community Center 7:30pm: City Council Charter ness hours. Meeting (live). The City Council will hold a public hearing on this proposed For further information contact the City of Greenbelt Recy- Tuesday&Thursday, November annexation on November 28, 2005, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Room cling Office at 301-474-8303. 15 & 17: 10am & 6:00pm “Ask at the Greenbelt Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, the Expert,” 7pm “Greenbelt Maryland 20770. Additional public hearings may be held by the City American Legion presents Council before and/or after the above date. Information regarding AMERICA RECYCLES DAY 2005 Outstanding Public Safety such public hearings as well as the dates, times and places of any Officers of 2005,” 8:30pm City Council work sessions at which this petition will be discussed, November 15, 2005 “Charter Meeting.” may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at 301-474-8000. Pub- “It All Comes Back To You” PUBLIC ACCESS (GATE): 301- lic testimony will be received by the City Council at the hearing on America Recycles 2005 is a national awareness 507-6581:Wednesday & Friday, the above date and at any other public hearings held on this matter. event to promote the social, environmental, and November 16 & 18: 7pm GAC Written comments may be either presented at those hearings or sent economic benefits of recycling and buying recycled products. “Betty the Yeti,” 9:00pm “48 Hour to the City Clerk, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770. The average American generates nearly 1,600 pounds of trash each Film Project-Best of Baltimore & year, creating more than 230 million tons of waste annually in the DC.” United States. We all need to do our part and keep up our recycling efforts. It takes far less energy to recycle aluminum, steel, plastic, glass and paper than to make them from raw materials. It also reduces Did you know… air and water pollution. Americans represent only five percent of the world’s population, but generate Recycling means more than putting things in your recycling bin. It 30% of the world’s garbage. also means shopping for products made with recycled materials. Stores Every ton of paper made from recycled materials saves about 17 trees. sell thousands of products made from or packaged in recycled mate- rials. Read the labels – look for the highest percentage of recycled content you can find. RECYCLE RIGHT CONTEST “WIN WITH YOUR BIN!” You can win prizes just by properly preparing your recycling bin during the next few weeks. Be sure to visit the Recycling Display at the Community Center Five winners will be selected: one winner from each of the four City Recycling Collection during November and learn more about Routes and one winner from a Contractual Recycling Collection route. RECYCLING IN GREENBELT. Just make sure that you have clean, properly prepared recyclables set out on your Enter the America Recycles 2005 Contest online at www.americarecyclesday.org. collection day! By pledging to recycle and to buy recycled content products, Part of the AMERICA RECYCLES DAYcelebration! you will be eligible to win national prizes: Sponsored by the City of Greenbelt and the *Ford Escape Hybrid Vehicle (must be 18 to win) Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. *TREK Bicycles (all ages) For more information call the City Recycling Office at 301-474-8308. All entries due by November 15th.

GNR 111005 print.pmd 5 11/12/2005, 6:35 PM Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 10, 2005 Greenbelter Aids Animal Victims Traumatized by Hurricane Katrina Local Girl Is Animals’ Patron and Best Friend by Cam MacQueen, MSW by Susie Hall, Animal Control Officer Greenbelter Midge Cruz, a former humane law enforcement What do you get a seven- family of puppies Max and officer and current member of year-old girl for her birthday? Copper. Previously they had the GHI Companion Animal Games? Computer software? adoptee Beau, who died when Committee, answered the call to Music? A bicycle? How Elaina was four. help rescue animals in Louisiana about 40 pounds of kitty lit- During this year’s Labor after Hurricane Katrina. Cruz and ter, a case of dog food, a few Day parade Elaina, Noah, Max her colleagues spent about five boxes of treats and a pack- the dog and mother Pam days in six towns where few re- age of rawhide chews? marched with the Greenbelt sources had been allocated for Throw in lots of cat food, a Animal Control van, leading a animal rescue. litter box and some food sometimes howling contingent Like the human residents, the bowls and you have a very of nearly one dozen adopted animals suffered greatly. Desper- happy birthday girl. dogs and their happy families. ate, emaciated dogs wandered For her seventh birthday I was first contacted by around injured, confused, hungry in July, Elaina Perry of Green- the Perry family about and thirsty. Many didn’t make belt decided she wouldn’t ask Elaina’s birthday wishes when it. “Some were poisoned by the for toys or games or clothes the seven-year-old philanthro- environment, some shot by or anything else for her birth- pist decided she could use sheriff’s department personnel. day. Instead, she asked for the celebration of her birth-

There were too many to get to; PHOTO BY MONIQUE JEZIERSKI donations of supplies for the day as an opportunity to help my partner’s vehicle just wasn’t In contrast to pets who are experiencing hard times, German Shep- Greenbelt Animal Control pro- others. Because Elaina and large enough,” remarked Cruz. herd Pepper savors a cool ride in the back of his pickup truck on a gram. This is the second her family were in the process Shelter Set Up beautiful day in Greenbelt. year Elaina has chosen to cel- of adopting a dog from an Cruz and two colleagues de- ebrate her July 22 birthday by area shelter, she decided she livered dog and cat food, animal asking for presents for home- could do more to help and crates and traps and donated ve- wasn’t time to do anything for system is not perfect. In the less pets. When asked why chose to use her birthday as gan food, bottled water and this man and Sassy.” hurry to save lives, many will not she chose to make her birth- an occasion to help homeless juice for the workers to Camp Rescuing be reunited with their people. day a time to help support animals. Lucky, a makeshift animal shelter A homeowner’s sister called to Learning the care and feeding of ani- Every year thousands of established by two local veteri- check on three cats and some “It was a massive education mals waiting for a permanent animals are euthanized be- narians in Chalmette. birds. The owner had fled to in disaster relief planning. After home, Elaina explained, “I cause not enough individuals Bob Davis, manager of the Mississippi with her daughter. all I have seen, the one thing I want to help all the homeless and families are willing and Greenbelt Co-op, donated a gift The only access was through a am surer of than ever is that I dogs and cats have enough able to open their homes to certificate for foodstuffs. Drink front window. Once inside, a would not evacuate without my to eat until somebody can these cast-aside animals. The More Water, based in Gaithers- cockatiel answered. Two bird animals should a disaster hit take them home.” challenge of controlling pet burg, and Honest Tea of cages hung from hooks on the Greenbelt. My animals are my It’s not only Elaina in the overpopulation can be solved Bethesda contributed much- ceiling. A live blue parakeet family. Hurricane Katrina taught Perry household who sup- only one pet at a time. needed water and juice. The was in one cage with the decom- us that thousands of people feel ports the cause of animal Seven-year-old Elaina Perry Red Cross brought in cooked posed body of a cockatiel. A this way and they paid dearly for adoption. Along with 11- has found a way that she can meals and drinks as well. live Lutino cockatiel was found it,” Cruz concluded. “I plan to year-old brother Noah, help homeless animals – one Although the animals in the in the other cage. He, too, have my animals micro-chipped, mother Pam and father Todd, birthday at a time. shelter were finally safe with shared his cage with the decom- too. That way, they’ll be regis- the Perrys are the adoptive clean food, water and vet care, posed body of his cage mate, an- tered, making reunification pos- there was sadness in their eyes. other cockatiel. Two of the cats sible later.” They were mentally weary and were found hiding behind a Since returning to Greenbelt, physically exhausted from the washer and dryer, the third was in Cruz has learned that U.S. Repre- trauma of the storm, the flood- the bedroom. “Three weeks after sentatives Christopher Shays (R- ing, the fight to survive and the Katrina it’s a miracle these ani- Conn.) and Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) waiting to be rescued. mals survived,” Cruz remarked. have introduced legislation that Searching Transporting would require local and state A father and his teenage son, After a levee broke, all the emergency-preparedness authori- arms waving frantically, ran animals had to be relocated to an ties to include details on how alongside one vehicle looking area just inside Orleans Parish, they will accommodate pets and for their one-year-old gray tabby but Camp Lucky II was an im- service animals such as seeing- cat Toby. “We lost everything. provement. It had a dry floor, a eye dogs in evacuation plans. The only thing we want is Toby. loading dock and even a bath- The hope is that people will be Our eight-year-old daughter and room, though no door. Marines, more likely to comply with Toby are very attached to each U.S. Marshals and civilian volun- evacuation orders if they don’t other. We have to get him back. teers hauled in animal crates, have to leave their animal com- We think we found him on bags of dog and cat food and panions behind. Under Shays’ Petfinders.org but we can’t get cleaned the cages. An intake proposed legislation, known as through.” The family had re- form was completed on each ani- the Pets Evacuation and Trans- Elaina Perry, 7, poses with her friend Max behind a table full turned to check their home and mal. Animals were checked for portation Standards, the PETS of animal-friendly birthday presents. salvage what they could. Toby microchips, tagged and photo- Act, communities that fail to was last seen wearing a collar graphed. The Marines provided consider pets in evacuation plans with a tag that read “22 Carmac, water and electrical hookups for would be barred from receiving Chalmette, 271-1037.” fans to cool the animals. Later, grants from FEMA. Another man was desperately crated animals were taken to San Cruz plans to return to Loui- looking for his 7-year-old female Diego. siana soon. “There is still much Sheltie Sassy, with a scar on her Other animals were trans- to do,” she said. cheek. Cruz received a call from ported to the Lamar-Dixon the animal rescue base camp in Equine Center, an enormous ani- Gonzales, La., asking her to look mal rescue base camp in History Talk Offered for Sassy at Camp Lucky. The Gonzales, 90 minutes from Chal- At Montpelier man and his dog had been afloat mette. Long caravans of vehicles Susan Pearl, a longtime histo- in a small boat; at gunpoint, the loaded with animals waited in rian and preservationist for Prince National Guard forced the man check-in lines for hours. Military George’s County, will give an to throw his dog overboard dur- and civilian vet nurses, techni- intriguing look at letters of a ing his rescue. “With people cians and veterinarians staffed governess for an Upper Marlboro dying and stranded on rooftops, designated triage areas. Animals family from 1854 to 1861. priorities were assessed. But were processed and treated. This free lecture is on what the authorities failed to un- Thousands of dogs were walked Wednesday, November 16 at 7:30 derstand was that people were al- throughout the day and night by p.m. at Montpelier Mansion, From left, Elaina Perry, Animal Control Officer Susie Hall ready traumatized by flooding dedicated volunteers. Everyone Muirkirk Road at Route 197, and Elaina's brother Noah Perry prepare to take the brithday and losing their homes,” ex- looked exhausted. Horses, cats, Laurel. bounty of supplies to the Animal Shelter. plained Cruz. “That man’s little dogs, birds, ferrets, turtles, fish, Light refreshments will be Sassy was his link to life and all snakes, hamsters, lizards, gerbils, served. Reservations are not re- that he had left. Many people guinea pigs, mice, rats, chickens, quired. For information call refused to evacuate and leave potbellied pigs – all friends to 301-953-1376, TTY 301-699- There is an urgent need to their animals behind,” Cruz said. someone – looked exhausted, 2544. “There was only one Sheltie at too. Thousands of animals were Camp Lucky that day and all the flown to shelters throughout the GIVE BLOOD, GIVE LIFE animals were being flown to San country to make room for the next Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE now! Diego within hours. There thousand to be rescued. The

GNR 111005 print.pmd 6 11/12/2005, 6:35 PM Thursday, November 10, 2005 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 City of Greenbelt Election Questionnaire 2005 As in the past elections, you are asked to take a few minutes to complete the following questionnaire. The information obtained will be useful to the newly elected City Council and City staff. Your confidential responses will be consolidated in a report for general distribution. Please place completed question- naires in the box provided at the polling location or send it to the City Office at 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770. GENERAL INFORMATION GREENBELT CARES PUBLIC SAFETY RECREATION SOCIAL SERVICE 1. Please check any programs which you 1. Residence 1. Please rate your satisfaction over the or a member of your household are likely ______Apartment ______Townhouse 1. Have you or any of your family utilized last 2 years with the following services. to attend within the next 2 years. (Check ______Condominium ______GHI any of the following services in the last 2 (5=Excellent, 4=Good, 3=Average, all that apply) ______Detached Single Family Home years? 2=Fair, 1=Poor) ______Pre-school activities ______Yes ______No ______Fire & Rescue ______Children’s afterschool activities – 2. Do you? ______Own ______Rent If so, please rate your satisfaction with ______Parking Enforcement daily them. (5=Excellent, 4=Good, 3=Average, ______Traffic Control ______Children’s afterschool activities – 3. Age: ______45-60 2=Fair, 1=Poor) ______Animal Control weekly ______18-29 ______61-74 ______Counseling (individual, family or ______Police Presence ______Children’s weekend activities ______30-44 ______75+ group) ______Police Responsiveness ______Children’s drop-in activities ______Crisis Intervention Counseling ______Overall Police Performance ______Home school/school enrichment 4. How many years have you lived in ______Tutoring ______Overall Police Employee activities Greenbelt? ______Discussion Groups in School Competence ______Family recreation activities – ______Less than 1 year ______11-20 yrs. ______Job Bank ______Police Attitude & Behavior weekends ______1-5 yrs. _____ 21-30 yrs. ______Babysitting Workshop Towards Citizens ______6-10 yrs. ______More than 30 yrs. ______GED Program ______Teen drop-in activities ______Teen/Adult classes or leagues 2. Do you have any concern about safety ______Special events (Artful After- 5. Employment Status 2. The Community Mediation Board and security within Greenbelt? noons, Greenbelt New Year, etc.) (Please check all that apply.) (CMB) mediates non-legal disputes. Were If so, please list: ______Full-Time ______Part-Time you aware of this ______Unemployed ______Retired free service? ______Yes______No 2. What factors (if any) are preventing you from taking advantage of City recreation ______Stay at home parent 3. If you have any suggestions for services? (Check all that apply) ______Work from home 3. Have you used it in the last two years? improving police services please list them ______Not familiar with available ______Yes______No under General Comments #3. 6. Where do you work? If so, please rate your satisfaction with services ______Not interested in available ______Greenbelt your experience (5=Excellent, 4=Good, 4. If you have had personal contact with services ______Prince George’s County 3=Average, 2=Fair, 1=Poor) ______the City’s Police Department in the last 2 ______Programs are too expensive ______Baltimore years, was the police employee polite and ______Transportation needed ______Washington, D.C. courteous? ______Yes ______No ______Montgomery County COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ______Language barrier ______Child care needed ______Other CODE ENFORCEMENT 5. Did the police employee assist you ______Don’t have time satisfactorily? ______My needs are being met else 7. How do you typically get to and from 1. Have you had personal contact with the ______Yes ______No work? City’s Community Development Depart- where (please specify) ______Personal Automobile ment in the last 2 years? ______MetroBus ______Yes ______No PUBLIC INFORMATION ______Other (please specify) ______Carpool/Vanpool ______TheBus 2. Was the Community Development 1. Are you satisfied with Greenbelt’s ______There are no factors preventing ______Metrorail employee polite and courteous? effort to publicize and broadcast official me from participating ______MARC ______Yes ______No information and City events? ______Bicycling/Walking (5=Excellent, 4=Good, 3=Average, Please rate your satisfaction with all ______Telecommute 3. Did the Community Development 2=Fair, 1=Poor) facilities and activities which you or your employees assist you satisfactorily? family have attended: (5=Excellent, ______Yes ______No 2. Do you have Internet access? 4=Good, 3=Average, 2=Fair, 1=Poor) PUBLIC WORKS ______Cable/DSL ______Dial-up ______Aquatic & Fitness Center ______None ______Ball fields 1. Please rate your satisfaction over the ASSISTANCE IN LIVING last 2 years with the following services. ______Community Center 3. Have you visited the City’s new website ______Parks/trails (5=Excellent, 4=Good, 3=Average, 1. Are you aware of the programs offered at www.greenbeltmd.gov or ______Springhill Lake Recreation Center 2=Fair, 1=Poor) through the Greenbelt Assistance in www.ci.greenbelt.md.us? ______Youth Center ______Street Cleaning Living (GAIL) Program? (If no, skip to Question 7) ______Aquatics programs ______Street Lighting ______Yes ______No ______Park Maintenance ______Yes ______No ______Art programs ______Fitness classes ______Snow Removal 2. Respite care provides short-term 4. Do you find the site easy to navigate? ______Senior programs ______Horticulture/Planting temporary relief to the primary caregiver ______Yes ______No ______Special Events (Artful ______Trash Collection of an individual with a persistent or Afternoons, Festival of Lights, ______Building Maintenance chronic disability. If you are a caregiver, 5. Is the information on the website Celebration of Spring, etc.) ______Greenbelt Connection would you utilize a respite care service useful? ______Youth/adult sports programs ______Recycling-Residential Pick-up staffed by trained volunteers? ______Yes ______No ______Other youth activities ______Drop-off Recycling at Attick Pk ______Yes ______No ______Street/Sidewalk Maintenance 6. Is there additional information you 3. Would you consider working as a would like to see included on the site? EDUCATION 2. If you have contacted Public Works volunteer respite care provider with a ______in the last 2 years, was the employee stipend? 1.Do you have any school-age children? polite and courteous? ______Yes ______No ______Yes ______No _____ Yes ______No 7. Are you able to tune in to Greenbelt If yes, please rate the schools currently Municipal Access Channel 71? attended. (5=Excellent, 4=Good, GENERAL COMMENTS ______Yes ______No 3=Average, 2=Fair, 1=Poor) ______Greenbelt Elementary 8. Have you watched any of the program- ______Springhill Lake Elementary 1. Describe what you like most about the Greenbelt community. ming, including Council meetings, ______Magnolia Elementary ______offered on this channel over the past 2 ______St. Hugh’s School years? ______Greenbelt Middle School ______Yes ______No ______Eleanor Roosevelt High School ______Home Schooling 2. Describe what you like least about the Greenbelt community. 9. How would you prefer to receive ______Other ______information about City programs and services? (Please prioritize 1=top Using the same scale, please rate the preference) Prince George’s School System overall. ______Cable TV Channel 71 ______Direct mail ______E-mail notifications 2. What are the three most critical 3. Are there any improvements you would suggest for the City’s services? ______City Website needs of our schools? (Please check 3.) ______Greenbelt News Review ______More Teachers ______Posters & fliers ______Technology Resources ______Other ______Books ______Athletic/Playground Resources ______CABLE RECYCLING ______Smaller Classes ______New or Better Facilities 4. Other Comments: 1. The City has set a goal to recycle 50% ______Enrichment Opportunities ______After School Activities ______of its waste stream . Do you support this goal? ______Other ______Yes _____No _____Not Sure ______3. Does the County’s school transporta- 2. Do you know what items to recycle? tion system meet your needs? ______Yes _____No _____Not Sure ______Yes ______No

GNR 111005 print.pmd 7 11/12/2005, 6:35 PM Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 10, 2005 Festival Art Show Winners by Barbara Simon “. . . and the winners are . . .”

Once again the art shows at Gardner both received third place the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival awards: Sombar for his “Uncle drew record crowds: an estimated Brian Kissing Aunt Erika” and 1,000 visitors attended this year’s Gardner for her “Flower in a festival. The organizers wish to Box.” Gardner received another thank the viewers, the participat- third place award in sculpture and ing artists, the Arts & Cultural 3-dimensional works for “The Heritage Division at M-NCPPC, Snail Game.” the Public Works Department and In the drawings and prints cat- the staff of the Community Cen- egory, Clementine Morisette was ter for helping to make this event presented with first place for her a success. “Owl: Peaceful Night.” John At the awards ceremony on Commins was given second place Sunday evening many children for his “Lion Under a Tree.” The and adults received awards at the third place award went to Clare discretion of the judge, who was Alexander for “The Road Run- delighted by the lively content ner.” Clare also received a first of the exhibits. In the Adult place in the sculpture and three- Show, Stradley Jude Bretell was dimensional works category for In the ages preschool-6 category the winners were (from left): Sophie Bernheisel, Andrew Brewster- presented with the first place her ceramic sculpture “Roo in the Geisz, Evan Candey, Clare Alexander, John Commins, Clementine Morisette, Elizabeth Gardner, Liam award in oil/acrylic painting for Middle.” The fourth place in Sombar, Kathryn Turnbull, Barbara Turnbull, Scott Candey (not pictured Kelsie Flowers). his portrait entitled “Joshy.” drawings and prints went to Evan Kimberly Keyes Stark received Candey for “Mommy & Me.” second place for “A Window on Andrew Brewster-Geisz, who is the Rocky Mountains.” in the preschool to 6-year-old Two still-life paintings earned age group, received the Cipriano the third and fourth place awards: Award for the best depiction of an interior scene by Mary Ellen “Americans at Work” for the sec- McGovern and “Sitting on the ond year in a row for his drawing Right” by Wendy Hagelgans. “Metro Trains Drive on a Track.” In watercolor painting, Agnes In sculpture and three-dimensional Conaty was presented with the works, Sophie Bernheisel won a first place award for her “Tandem first place award for her ceramic Swimmers,” depicting two geese sculpture “Blue Elephant.” Sec- on Greenbelt Lake. Ted Kliman’s ond place went to Kelsie Flowers “Aliyah Ascension” earned the for her egg-carton construction second place award. “Chelsea Caterpillar.” In the drawings category, Erica In the 7-to-10-year-old age For ages 7-10 the winners were (from left): David Gardner, Zachary Bernheisel, Chelsea Oliver, James Weaver’s untitled drawing of two group, Mairead Alexander was Fahey, Philip Njowusi, Emily Winner, Barbara Turnbull, Patty Commins, Mary Commins, Rose Commins, figures was awarded first place. presented with the first place Selina Donahue, Charles Fahey, Kirin Taylor, Devin Taylor, Mairead Alexander (not pictured Suzannah Second place went to Jacqueline award in painting for her depic- Noyes, Genavera Gannon, Phoebe McFarb, Reuben Cohen). Willoughby for her “Contempla- tion of a violinist in “Music tion.” Russell M. Caudill re- World.” Devin Taylor received ceived third place for his large, second place for his “Space Boy colorful ink drawing “Dragon” 5999.” Kirin Taylor was given Winners, ages 11-14 were (from and James Bretell received fourth third place for “Me and My Cat” left): Nirvana Sookdeo, Gabrielle place for his pencil drawing and Suzannah Noyes earned Shafer, Maddy Henderson, “Medication.” fourth place for her watercolor Marion Donahue, Aaron Pixley In the graphics/prints/collage “Tropics.” (not pictured Sean Murphy). category, Amanda Gordon re- In the drawings and prints cat- ceived the first place award for egory, Genavera Gannon received her print “Woman in a Blue the first place award for her self- Dress.” Gordon also won the portrait “Me, Myself & I.” There Cipriano Award, given each year were three second place awards to the art work that best depicts given to: Charles Fahey for “Bad the theme “Americans at Work,” Cat (Poor Dog!),” to Phoebe for her print of a woman ironing. McFarb for her charcoal “Still Two second place awards were Life” drawing and to Selina given: to Nora Simon for “Bi- Donahue for her “Angel-Angel- PHOTOS BY JON GAERDNER cycle” and to Gary Jimerfield for Angel.” “Crimson Queen.” Tom Baker re- Rose Commins and Mary ceived third place for “I Thirst” Commins each received third and Lauren Bordelon received place in the drawings and prints fourth place for her untitled land- category: Rose for her landscape Winners ages 15-18 were (from scape. “West Virginia” and Mary for “A left): Ayanda Sookdeo, Caitlin In sculpture, Elizabeth Family.” Patty Commins earned Donahue (not pictured Corinne Morisette received the fourth a fourth place for her “Still Life.” Tull, Emily Lin). place award for her work entitled In the sculpture and three-di- “XYZ,” which was constructed of mensional works category, there zippers. were so many fine and varied In the fine crafts category, Jane pieces entered that the judge Love received the first place awarded three first place awards award for her “Theoren Table.” and three second place awards. There were two second place The following children each re- awards: Katherine Condliffe for her ceived first place in this category: “Beaded Garden” and to Patricia Barbara Turnbull for her ceramic Lundberg for her needlepoint sculpture “Cheetah in a Zoo,” “Rooster.” Rose Commins for her ceramic Third place was awarded to “Candle Holder” and Emily Win- Colette Zanin for her “New Again ner for her “African Mask,” made Necklace,” and fourth place was in Creative Kids Camp. The fol- given to Kathy Kent for her ap- lowing children each received a pliqued hanging “Happy Days,” second place award: Philip depicting sunflowers. Njowusi for “Disaster,” James Children’s Show Fahey for his ceramic sculpture There were many winners in “Griffin” and Chelsea Oliver for the Children’s Show, as awards her “African Mask,” also made in are given in age groups as well Creative Kids Camp. as in categories. In the pre-school Two third place awards in this through 6-year-old age group, two category were given as well: to first place awards in painting were Reuben Cohen for his ceramic presented: Scott Candey for “Cat sculpture “Inca Head with Hair” and Kid” and to Barbara Turnbull and to Zachary Bernheisel for his for “Puzzle.” The second place in ceramic “Green Bowl.” David For the adults category winners were (from left): Lauren Bordelon, Elizabeth Morisette, Nora Simon, painting was given to Kathryn Gardner received a fourth place Jacqueline Willoughby, Patricia Lundberg, James Bretell, Agnes Conaty, Stradley Jude Bretell, Doug Turnbull for her watercolor “Color- for his sculpture “The Striped Love (accepting award for his mother Jane Love), Kimberly Keyes Stark, Gary Jimerfield, Erica Weaver, ful Pond.” Tom Baker, Russell M. Caudill, Amanda Gordon, Katherine Condliffe, Colette Zanin (not pictured Mary Liam Sombar and Elizabeth See ART SHOW, page 11 Ellen McGovern, Wendy Hagelgans, Ted Kliman, Kathy Kent).

GNR 111005 print.pmd 8 11/12/2005, 6:35 PM Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 10, 2005 POLICE BLOTTER Fire & Rescue Log Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department. The Fire Department Log is a monthly report of the activities and Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. news from the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. (GVFD&RS) The report includes recent incidents, news Robberies The suspects are described as two Teacher Charged and upcoming events, fire safety and other fire department-related October 28, 2:51 p.m., 9300 black males, both 5’5”, one was information. block Edmonston Road, a man re- wearing a dark colored jacket. In Greenbelt Rape A Washington, D.C., man, Pascal For the month ported that he was walking to a The other one had a goatee and of October, the residence when he was approached was wearing a dark colored “Mem- Etienne Brazey, has been arrested and charged with first-degree rape, Greenbelt Volun- from behind by a young man who bers Only” jacket and dark jeans. teer Fire Depart- forced him to the ground. A rob- November 2, 8:26 p.m., 5900 second-degree rape, sexual molesta- tion of a child, fourth-degree sex ment responded to bery was announced, a second sus- block Cherrywood Lane, a man re- a total of 145 en- pect produced a handgun and a ported that he was walking from a offense and assault. The victim told investigators gine and 161 am- third suspect took the victim’s bus stop to a residence when he bulance calls. book bag, wallet and cell phone. was approached by three men. that in June of 2004, Brazey, a teacher in the French Immersion Among those calls All three fled the scene on foot. One of the suspects grabbed the GVFD responded The victim declined medical atten- victim, produced a knife and an- program at Robert Goddard Middle School in Lanham, came to 18 reports of tion for minor injuries. The sus- nounced a robbery. The other two smoke or fire, 10 pects are described as three young went through the victim’s pockets, to her residence in Greenbelt af- ter she called in sick to school. gas leaks, one haz- black males, one wearing a black taking money, credit cards and per- ardous materials There, he allegedly had non-con- On October 21, Firefighter James Silcox was hooded sweatshirt and two wearing sonal identification. The suspects call, 56 motor ve- sensual sex with her. She was 14 honored by the Greenbelt American Legion as dark clothing and possibly knit fled the scene on foot. They are hicle accidents and years old at the time of the as- Firefighter of the Year. caps. described as three black males, 122 medical calls. October 30, 8:48 p.m., 6200 wearing dark clothing. One was sault. (Sex with a 14-year-old cannot legally be considered con- Firefighter of the Year Open House block Springhill Court, a food de- young, 6’, 120 pounds with black On October 21, Firefighter On Saturday, October 29 the livery person reported that he had hair and brown eyes. sensual.) Brazey was released to the James Silcox was honored by the GVFD held its annual Fire Pre- completed a delivery and had ex- Assaults Greenbelt American Legion as vention Open House. Members ited an apartment building when October 29, 10:07 p.m., T.G.I. Department of Corrections for a hearing before a district court Firefighter of the Year. During the of the community were given the he was approached by another Friday’s Restaurant, a waitress at the Lake Park Drive fire in May, chance to learn about fire pre- man who displayed a handgun restaurant reported that she had pre- commissioner. He was held pend- ing posting of a $75,000 bond. Silcox was part of the initial crew vention and safety, including the and demanded money. After ob- sented a party of diners with a bill which began an aggressive inte- use of smoke detectors and fire taining money from the delivery at the end of their meal. The din- rior attack of the third floor fire. extinguishers, as well as to get a person, the man fled the scene on ers became angry over the tab and revealed that a passenger, a non- While crews on the third floor taste of what the GVFD does for foot. The suspect is described as assaulted the waitress, knocking her resident man, had open arrests war- were battling the blaze, the ceil- the community. Highlights of a black male, approximately 18 to the ground and kicking her in rants with the Prince George’s ing collapsed and trapped two the day were engine rides for years of age, 5’6”, 180 pounds the face. They then fled the scene. County Sheriff’s Department. As firefighters. Silcox, along with children and a demonstration of with brown eyes, wearing a gray The waitress was transported to the the officer spoke to the driver, he the other firefighters on hand, be- a motor vehicle crash extrication sweatshirt and black pants. hospital for treatment of a possible observed paraphernalia commonly gan an immediate rescue opera- with the help of the rescue squad October 30, 8:54 p.m., broken nose and other injuries. used to smoke marijuana on the tion. During the rescue, his pro- from Berwyn Heights. The Springhill and Market Lanes, a The suspects are described as a floorboard. The resident man was tective gloves came off, leaving GVFD thanks everyone for com- man reported that he was walking black male and a black female, released on citation pending trial. him exposed to the intense heat ing out. to a residence when he was ap- both with black hair. The nonresident was transported and hot embers in the debris. Volunteers Sought proached by two other men, one October 30, 5:38 p.m., Beltway to the Department of Corrections According to Greenbelt Fire The GVFD is looking for vol- armed with a handgun. A robbery Plaza, a man reported that he was for service of the warrant. Chief Brian Rudy, “At the risk of unteers age 16 and up. Become was announced and, after obtain- shopping inside Party City when Burglaries great personal sacrifice and with- a firefighter, EMT or work in an ing the victim’s watch, the sus- he was approached by a man who October 29, 8:06 a.m., 7600 out the protection of his administrative role. All training pects fled the scene on foot. They accused him of bumping into his Hanover Parkway, it was reported firefighting gloves, Firefighter is provided and the time commit- are described as two black males, daughter. The second man then that unknown person(s) broke into Silcox continued to work pulling ment is flexible. To find out both 16 to 22 years of age, 6’, punched the victim in the face and the Greenbriar Community Center. the debris off the trapped more, call the station at 301-345- wearing dark colored sweatpants. fled the scene. The victim de- A microwave oven was taken. firefighters with his bare hands.” 7000, visit the website at Each was wearing a sweatshirt clined treatment for minor injuries. October 29, 9:14 a.m., Silcox suffered second degree www.engine35.com or stop by with a hood. The suspect is described as a black Forestway, it was reported that un- burns to both hands. Since re- the station and ask to speak to October 31, 6:10 p.m., 5900 male, 5’10” with brown hair and known person(s) forced opened a covered, he is now a live-in an officer. block Cherrywood Terrace, a par- brown eyes, wearing a black jacket locked shed. Nothing appears to member of the firehouse. Rudy Questions and comments re- cel delivery person reported that and blue jeans. have been taken. said the company was “proud to garding this report or any fire he was returning to his truck after October 31, 12:05 a.m., 5800 October 31, 5:50 p.m., 9000 name Firefighter Silcox as our department issues can be directed making a delivery, when he was block Cherrywood Terrace, a man block Breezewood Terrace, it was Firefighter of the Year for his to [email protected] or approached by a man armed with reported that he was walking to an reported that unknown person(s) selfless and heroic acts.” to 301-345-7000. a knife. A robbery was an- apartment when he was assaulted attempted to force open the slid- nounced and the delivery person by several men. One hit him with ing glass door of a residence. En- defended himself with a flashlight. a stick and all fled the scene on try was not gained but the door The man fled the scene and the foot. The man declined treatment was damaged during the attempt. GIVE BLOOD 1-800-GIVE-LIFE victim was not injured. The sus- for minor injuries. The suspects are November 3, 2:14 p.m., 9100 pect is described as a black male, described as approximately eight block Edmonston Court, it was re- 18 to 20 years of age, 5’7”, wear- black males, 16 to 21 years of age, ported that unknown person(s) en- ing black clothing and a black dressed in all black clothing. tered the residence by way of an ball cap. October 31, 9:18 p.m., 7200 unlocked sliding glass door. A October 31, 9:53 p.m., Mandan block South Ora Court, the victims video game player, DVD player Road and Mandan Terrace, a man reported that they were walking to and DVDs were taken. reported that he was walking on a residence when a vehicle de- November 3, 7:05 p.m., 9100 AMERICAN REALTY the sidewalk when he was ap- scribed as a green Ford Contour block Springhill Lane, it was re- proached by approximately seven drove up next to them. Two of ported that unknown person(s) en- people. One of them, wearing a the occupants exited the vehicle tered a residence by forcing open skull-type Halloween mask, and began to chase the victims on a sliding glass door. Two televi- punched the victim in the face, foot. The victims ran into a resi- sions, money and stereo equip- For Information, Call knocking him to the ground. dence, at which time unknown ment were taken. They demanded money from the person(s) fired several shots at a Vehicle Crimes Jeannie Smith, GRI man and took his cell phone nearby vehicle with a BB gun, A 2004 Ford F-250 truck was Cell: 301-442-9019 when he stated that he had no breaking out the front and rear stolen from the 6200 block money. The suspects fled the area windshields. Several people were Springhill Drive and was later re- Home: 301-345-1091 on foot. They are described as observed outside the residence covered by the owner. Office: 301-982-5899 seven black males, one was short shortly after the incident. The sus- Vandalism to, theft from and at- and fat, wearing all black cloth- pects fled the scene, some in the tempted theft from vehicles were ing; and one, tall and thin, wear- suspect vehicle. Approximately 15 reported in the following areas: ing all black clothing. suspects were involved. 7200 block Mandan Road, 7600 November 1, 10:41 p.m., 6900 October 31, 9:40 p.m., 6500 block Mandan Road, Mandan NEW block Hanover Parkway, a man re- block Greenbelt Road, unknown Road and Hanover Parkway, 7200 LISTING 1-B Gardenway ported that he exited his vehicle person(s) used a BB gun to shoot block Hanover Drive (two inci- and was walking to a residence out the front and rear windows of dents), 22 court Hillside, 500 block Two bedroom block END/DUPLEX with an addition when he was grabbed from behind an occupied vehicle driving east Crescent Road, 6100 block and full bath on the first floor, separate dining room, by one of two men. A robbery on Greenbelt Road. No one was Breezewood Drive, 6200 block new wall-to-wall carpeting in living room, close to the was announced with one of the injured. There is no suspect de- Breezewood Drive, 6000 block Center. suspects displaying a handgun. scription. Cherrywood Court (two incidents), One robber began going through Drug Arrest 5800 block Cherrywood Lane (two UNDER the victim’s pockets, taking his car October 27, 10:43 p.m., incidents), 5900 block Cherrywood 5-H Eastway CONTRACT keys when the victim determined Northway Ball Field, a resident man Lane, 8900 block Edmonston that the gun was a toy. The vic- was arrested and charged with Road, 9100 block Edmonston tim began to yell at the men who possession of paraphernalia after Road, 9300 block Edmonston then fled the scene on foot, taking police stopped a vehicle entering Road, 9100 block Springhill Lane the victim’s car keys with them. the closed park. A computer check and Beltway Plaza.

GNR 111005 print.pmd 10 11/12/2005, 6:44 PM Thursday, November 10, 2005 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11 Zipcar, Flexcar Find Open Jazz Class Senior Resource of the Month On Monday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. sit in on a free Special Energy Assistance Days A Home Here – Sort of masterclass with Dave Holland Many already know and worry about the possibility that heat- by Eli Flam and University of Maryland ing bills may skyrocket this winter. There is good news for School of Music jazz studies stu- some people – the Maryland Energy Assistance Program is avail- Zipcar and Flexcar, different hicles by Metro stations, includ- dents. The class will be held in able to residents of Maryland who need assistance with home kinds of rent-a-car companies, ing Greenbelt. Flexcar reportedly Room 1230 of the Clarice Smith heating bills. have found a home in Greenbelt has almost 100 cars in the D.C. Performing Arts Center. Greenbelt’s Assistance in Living (GAIL) Program will assist – sort of. Metro area, mostly hybrids with Greenbelt residents with the required application on Tuesday, The lone Zipcar now in town, rates and conditions similar to SATISFYING YOUR NEEDS November 22 and Wednesday, November 23 from 9 a.m. to at Green Ridge House on Ridge Zipcar. At no cost – thanks to a noon. Help in completing the forms will be available on the Road, “is working terrifically,” loan from the D.C. Energy Office second floor of the Municipal Building, located at 25 Crescent says city manager Mike – a Flexcar spent June-August in Things Road. People should bring copies of their household’s gross in- McLaughlin. Some 15 residents Greenbelt for city use only, about come, proof of identification and residence and most current (five of whom have given up their two or three times a week plus electric bill and/or gas bill. People may be eligible for the pro- own cars) are regular users and two overnights for meetings else- Happen. gram if they meet the income eligibility requirements ($1,196.25 non-Green Ridgers can tap into the where. monthly for individuals, $1,603.75 monthly for couples and service, too – once they pay $25 Zipcar, which claims some $407.50 for each additional person in the household). Residents to apply and an annual fee of 10,000 members nationwide, has That’s Why of subsidized housing may qualify even if heat is paid as part $25. Thanks to $18,000 paid an- 175 cars in the greater D.C. area, of their rent. People may be eligible even if they are already nually by Green Ridge (for a third some of them luxury cars at there’s receiving certain types of public assistance or are disabled or year), residents – once cleared by higher rates. Takoma Park is the elderly on a limited income. Zipcar as sound drivers – only next nearest site. Insurance. The Senior Resource of the Month is provided as a commu- pay the regular charge of $8.50 an To find out more about nity service by Christal Batey, Community Resource Advocate. hour or $60 a day. (There are fees Marshall Biography, protecting your auto, home, for returning the car late or much life, health and business, earlier than arranged.) Book Talk Offered call me or stop by. We’re You book via zip.com, open In conjunction with the Uni- on your side. the driver’s door with a sensor versity of Maryland’s First Year ART SHOW continued from page 8 card and turn the key that’s in the Book program, on Monday, No- ignition. Before leaving the car vember 14 at 7 p.m. the College Snake.” Sean Murphy won first place for (a Honda Civic here), gas up as Park Arts Exchange will hold a In the 11 to 14 age group his ceramic “Egyptian Jar.” needed – at no cost to you – for discussion group about Juan Wil- Aaron Pixley won a first place In the 15-18 age group Caitlin the next user’s convenience. liams’ biography, “Thurgood award in the drawings and prints Donahue was presented with two (Both companies handle all other Marshall: American Revolution- category for his drawing “King- first place awards for her painting service tasks and maintenance.) ary.” The discussion will be led dom Hearts.” There were two “Claire libre” and for her wire A second Zipcar, also under by Herbert Brewer, an advanced Kelley Corrigan second place awards in this cat- sculpture “Caged Whimsey/Bird city aegis – latterly a lime green doctoral candidate in the History (301) 474-4111 egory: Marian Donahue for her Brain.” Corinne Tull received the Volkswagen Bug – was parked by Department at the University of 8951 Edmonston Rd. linoleum block print “Ying Yang” first place award in drawings and Greenbelt Roosevelt Center for more than Maryland. The book discussion and to Maddy Henderson for her prints for her still life drawing two years but even with some will be held at the Old Parish drawing “Taking a Break.” “Beater.” Emily Lin received the pool use by city workers, says House, 4711 Knox Road in Col- Gabrielle Shafer took third place third place award in this category McLaughlin, it didn’t get enough lege Park. Contact 301-927- for her drawing “Dragon Crystal” for her “Belly Dancer” and usage to keep under contract and 3013 or [email protected] for a free and Nirvana Sookdeo received a Ayanda Sookdeo received the Life insurance underwritten by Nationwide was dropped earlier this year. copy of the book, donated by the Life Insurance Company. 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GNR 111005 print.pmd 11 11/12/2005, 6:44 PM Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 10, 2005 Halloween in Greenbelt Results of the 2005 Festivities Start with Pumpkin Carving at Café Pumpkin Poll by Doug Love Greenbelt has always This year, as always on Hal- been noted for commu- loween, we sat on the porch wait- nity-wide celebrations of ing for Trick-or-treaters. The dog Halloween. This year, worked a Sudoku puzzle and I many carvers joined in asked the kids the perennial the group effort on Fri- question, “Who would you vote day, October 28 at the for if you could vote next Tues- New Deal Café to pro- day?” vide pumpkins for the Many first-time voters were pumpkin walk the fol- not sure what to say. I had lowing evening. carved a pumpkin for all the candidates but didn’t help with the names. I don’t think I did too good a job of portraying Leta Mach or Rodney Roberts but they both got point-and-click votes. (The kids pointed and I clicked.) A few almost voted for Konrad Herling but then voted for Leta Mach. Almost nobody knew Mayor Davis’ name but they either pointed to the pump- kin or said “the mayor” or in the case of one group, “el may- oral.” She was the only candi- Imani Belton pushes out the eye of her pumpkin. date to poll ahead of perennial favorites “I don’t know” and (no response). I’m surprised that no- body voted for Ed Putens or Konrad. By 8 p.m., 64 kids had voted Diana Kritt enjoys playing with the gooey, gooey for the following candidates: mess. “Just keep it out of your hair, Diana!” J Davis – 15 votes including four princesses; No response – 11 votes, some couldn’t talk; I don’t know – 10 votes; Leta Mach and Rodney Roberts each got 6 votes, found on the pumpkins; Kelly Ivy – 4 votes from Ronald Reagan and three friends; Michael Jackson – 2 votes; Daddy – 2 votes and one daddy said he’d run next time; and Yeah – 2 votes, some could talk a little. Write-in candidates each re- ceiving one vote included the Monster, Shrek, the doggie, Ralph Nader and Abraham Lin- coln.

Montpelier Exhibits Unique Homes “Raise the Roof” will be the exhibit at the main gallery of the Montpelier Cultural Arts Center PHOTOS BY BILL CORNETT until November 28. This is an Who has the face to remember? Pumpkin carving Councilmember Rodney Roberts uses the “quick and . . . skillful” method exhibition of unique home de- brought out the creativity in everyone. of pumpkin carving. signs juried from a national com- petition. Twenty-eight indoor and outdoor models will be dis- played. Breon Gilleron will be exhib- iting his sculpture in the Library Gallery through December 28. This installation combines welded pieces with wall draw- ings. In the Resident Artist Gallery Roslyn Logdon will show hooked wall hangings and Linda Bernard will show ceramics. These exhibits will be displayed until November 30. The Montpelier Cultural Arts Center is located at 12826 Lau- rel-Bowie Road in Laurel. For information call 301-953-1993. Jazz Concert at UM On Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. the UM School of Music presents a chamber jazz recital with Chris Vadala, music director. This free concert of stu- Laura Holman enjoys pumpkin watching in Roosevelt Center. dent combos from the UM jazz studies program will be held in At right and looking trepidatious, Bridget the Gildenhorn Recital Hall of Cornett carries off her freshly-carved pump- the Clarice Smith Performing Arts kin duo. Center.

GNR 111005 print.pmd 12 11/12/2005, 6:44 PM Thursday, November 10, 2005 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 13 Halloween in Greenbelt PHOTO BY KEITH ZEVALLOS PHOTO PHOTO BY LINDA SIADYS BY LINDA PHOTO Not just for humans anymore, Belfield has admirers in Alyce Ivey

and Judi Wannanaker. SIADYS BY LINDA PHOTO Dogs Bring Halloween To Hospitalized Children by Adele Lee Greenbelt Dog Training was and squeals of joy. Those dogs asked to participate in a special left their paw prints on the hearts Halloween Dog Obedience Demo of all who saw them. and Show at Children’s National After the demo/show in the Medical Center in Washington, atrium the full group was invited D.C., on Monday, October 31. to parade in the hallways of the BY KEITH ZEVALLOS PHOTO Fourteen intermediate and ad- critical wards of the hospital. The Clockwise from top left: this darling Dalmatian, vanced trained dogs and their children who were not able to otherwise known as Alexandra Clarke, was found owners were dressed in their finest come downstairs to see the show off-leash in Roosevelt Center during the costume costumes. There was a wizard displayed smiles from their beds contest. Alexandra, age 10 months, was a Family and witch along with their furry as they saw the dogs. The dogs Category winner in a group that included her fire companions all decked out as an stopped by each room and did a extinguisher mom, her brother as the fireman with angel and a biker. There was a few tricks in the hallways as the Dad as the fire. Next, pumpkin luminaries line the clown and her clown dog as well owners waved and smiled at pa- sidewalk. Above, this scary spider web proved men- as Superman, Superwoman with tients and staff. One young girl acing to the arachnophobe. At left, Lyla Nordrum as Superdog. The children also en- quickly got dressed to come out "Flamenco Dancer" won honors in the 1 1/2 to 3 joyed the very large, blue, hairy, into the hallway to see the dogs. year old category. monster “Sulley” performing with She immediately had a staff mem- her Airedale. A beach person and ber take her picture on her cell her dog dressed in swim trunks phone with each of the dogs. The SIADYS BY LINDA PHOTO and red sunglasses was joined by joy and smiles that were received two cowgirls with their sidekicks were worth every bit of effort to all dressed up for the show. The make this a memorable event. youngest student, nine years old, Lee believes this was one of shared her nine-year-old dog in his the most rewarding events Green- soccer uniform. belt Dog Training has experienced. Under the direction of Allie He said, “It was such a blessing to - Lee, handlers came with their dogs be involved with a wonderful to show off their obedience skills, group of students who volunteer hoop-jumping, skateboarding and so freely of their time, their hearts canine dancing. The “Scent- and sharing of their pets with the Sations” (canine freestyle dance patients and staff at Children’s team) performed a dance routine to Hospital.” the song “Celebration.” Through- According to Julie Hudtloff, out the performance, the dogs and manager of Volunteer Services at their owners wowed the large Children’s National Medical Cen- crowd in the atrium. ter, “Every time the dogs come Children could be seen giving they have an amazing ability to hugs to the big German Shepherd put smiles on everybody’s face and dog, kissing the yellow Lab on his really brighten everyone’s day. head, squeezing the neck of the We are always impressed with little terrier/poodle rescue dog, their ability to boost the spirits of even giving trick and dancing patients, their families and our commands to the dogs who were staff. We love having the dogs willing to respond to them. What- especially on Halloween. Having ever crying might have gone on them dressed in costumes really that day, all that was heard for helps kick off the spirit of the day. more than an hour was laughter It really is a treat for everyone.”

This group of performers, human and canine alike, were dressed in costume as part of a special Halloween Dog Obedience Demo and Show at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday, October 31. Fourteen intermediate and advanced trained dogs and their owners from Greenbelt Dog Training participated in what was described as one of the most rewarding events they have experienced.

GNR 111005 print.pmd 13 11/12/2005, 6:44 PM Page 14 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 10, 2005 Japanese Show Comic Opera At Smith Center At Smith Center Don’t feel like traveling 6,000 The UM School of Music pre- miles to see a show? On Tues- sents Maryland Opera Studio: day, November 15 at 5:30 p.m., “The Newport Rivals,” Leon Ma- LASSIFIED Osaka native Shizumi will bring jor, director; Miah Im, conductor. C Japanese culture here as she Kirke Mechem’s adaptation of Ri- AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES demonstrates elements of Kyogen chard Brinsley Sheridan’s 18th- CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP RUGS – GHI units cleaned and de- theater and Samurai swordsman- century London comedy, “The Ri- RATES CLASSIFIED: $3.00 – White, 2001, like new – only 17K odorized, $50. Townhouses and larger ship. This free performance will vals.” This presentation is free. miles, ext. cab, long bed, 4.8 liter V8, residences, $85. 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GNR 111005 print.pmd 15 11/12/2005, 6:44 PM Page 16 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 10, 2005 Two Teachers at St. Hugh’s SHL Enjoy Work with Children continued from page 1 Jamie Kendall by Jim Lara By the end of Jamie As part of American Educa- Mary Nauman Kendall’s tion Week and in recognition of Mary first year as various educators for their work, Nauman a first grade the News Review recently got teaches 4th resource the opportunity to profile two grade and teacher at teachers from St. Hugh’s Elemen- has been Springhill tary and Junior High School. with St. Lake Elemen- Brooke Thomas Hugh’s for tary School, Brooke over 20 it was apparent to principal Linda Thomas, a years. While Sherwood that Kendall needed second grade she was an her own class. Today she teacher, is in English major at Christendom teaches second grade to 20 chil- her first year College in Virginia, she took sev- dren, a mixture of regular and re- at the St. eral courses in education after source students. Hugh’s. A graduating and had an apprecia- Once students enter room 22 resident of tion of learning to instruct oth- they know what’s expected of

College Park, ers. She came to St. Hugh’s in LAMBIRD BY PAM PHOTO them. They unpack their book she received 1985 through a friend who knew bags, hand in homework and Matt Parker, who has always had a passion for travel, her degree in early childhood the pastor when he was looking copy assignments from the has been riding on horseback across the country on the education at Bowie State Univer- to hire new teachers. board. American Discovery Trail. Aside from his personal en- sity. She got the chance to teach Nauman wanted to teach at Each morning brings the joyment of the 5,000 mile ride, his trip is intended to full-time at St. Hugh’s after start- the 4th-grade level since she felt same routine, though occasion- call attention to the history, culture and natural won- ing as a kindergarten aide last it her best fit. “Every stage in a ally a student may want to do ders of America. On Wednesday, October 26, Parker, semester. child’s life is vital and at this differently. It never fazes on his horse Cincinnati, rode through Greenbelt Park, “Being an educator is some- age, kids are coming to know Kendall since she knows that along Lakecrest Drive and across the dam at Greenbelt thing I’ve always wanted to be who they are as a person,” she this sort of consistency is im- Lake to reach the Beltsville Agricultural Research Cen- and growing up I’ve admired my said. In addition to history, read- portant. ter on his way East to the Delaware coast. Greenbelt is grade school teachers, who got ing, science and math, students She is a hands-on teacher part of the Anacostia Discovery Trail. me interested in the profession,” are taught religion. She re- who wants her students to see said Thomas. marked that religion has become the world around them. They She has 24 students in her a favorite topic of her students learn about nature via the local class and teaches subjects like because it challenges them intel- state parks. If they want to math, spelling, reading and lan- lectually to ask questions. Peters Presents County Grants discover future career options, guage arts. She enjoys every In terms of a teaching style, Prince George’s County Advisory Committee on Educa- Kendall brings in experts in subject and is pleased that her Nauman will let the students do Councilmember Douglas J.J. Pe- tion ($2,000); Greenbelt Assn. for their fields to speak with the students especially love reading. a variety of things, such as ters (D-District 4) has announced the Visual Arts ($1,500); Friends class. Her passion for teaching Thomas says her class has keeping a journal of their stud- the selection of 16 nonprofit or- of New Deal Café Arts ($500); is so evident that it’s hard to been great and there haven’t been ies, group projects, role playing ganizations and parent-teacher as- Greenbelt Boys & Girls Club believe she was unsure of her problems in terms of bad behav- and having discussions about a sociations serving the City of ($500); Springhill Lake Girl path in college. Fortunately, a ior. When teaching students this particular subject. When asked Greenbelt as recipients of Special Scout Troop ($500); Greenbelt teacher from Kendall’s past young, she makes a point not to if students are better off learn- Appropriation Grants from the Astronomy Club ($500); and gave her room to find her own allow them to bog down mentally ing at a Catholic school she county. The grant awards, total- Eleanor Roosevelt High School, way. during class time. Every now stressed that even though stu- ing $26,000, range from $250 to Greenbelt Middle School, Green- After attending a teacher’s and then she’ll get the kids to dents can get a good education $5,000 in non-departmental fund- belt and Springhill Lake Elemen- fair in Prince George’s County, stand up and stretch or to sing a at a public institution, private ing for Fiscal Year 2006, which tary Schools Parent Teacher As- Kendall knew that Springhill song together. It’s all about keep- schools can help teach virtues began July 1. sociations ($250). Lake Elementary was where she ing them focused and to give a and build a student with good FY06 Grant Recipients are: The Prince George’s County could thrive. Initially, her de- break when it’s needed. morals. Friends of Greenbelt Museum Council makes the Special Ap- cision to leave Pennsylvania Thomas remarked that parents The Bowie resident says that ($5,000); Greenbelt CARES propriations Grant funding avail- for Maryland was a big deal to and the school staff have been the most rewarding aspect of her ($5,000); Greenbelt Volunteer able to nonprofit organizations her family. But now they are very supportive, which was why job is seeing former students as Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad servicing Prince George’s County used to the idea and her father she wanted to be part of a close- successful adults. “It’s a thrill to ($2,500); Greenbelt Arts Center residents. Grant recipients were has even come to school to knit community like St. Hugh’s. catch up with my old students, ($2,500); Old Greenbelt Theatre notified of the awards this week. talk about his job at M&M She hopes her students will be seeing them grow. All I can wish ($2,500); Greenbelt Department Grant money will be released Mars. prepared for the increasing rigors is that they will develop their of Recreation ($2,000); Greenbelt during the fall of 2005. Although Kendall’s most of academics. “I try to instill in hunger in any future academic challenging aspect of teaching them the confidence that they pursuits,” Nauman said. second graders is making sure SELLING YOUR HOUSE? can succeed in anything through (Photos by David Lange.) to get to all of them, there is List for less. My commission rate is 2 to 5% with no extra fees. Have hard work,” she said. no doubt in her mind that the your listing placed in the MLS. We are a full service brokerage. I will greatest reward of the job is her assist you with "FOR SALE BY OWNERS CONTRACTS" and: students. If she can get them to • APPRAISALS • ATTORNEY Schools Host Annual Technology Conference make a connection with what • INSPECTION • LOAN APPLICATION • TERMITE INSPECTION • SIGNS The Department of Instruc- tional Public Radio. the outside world has to offer, • OPEN HOUSE • CLOSING tional Technology of Prince The host school, Northwest- it’s a good day. If she can get George’s County Public Schools ern High School, is a state-of- them to be kids for a bit longer, will hold its 9th annual “Powering the-art educational facility for it’s a great day. Call George Cantwell Up With Technology Conference” 2,690 students. Drawing an av- (Photos by Enid Kempler.) 301-490-3763 on Saturday, November 12 begin- erage of 600 educators annually, ning at 7:30 a.m. The confer- “Powering Up” is attended by ence offers teachers the opportu- participants from Prince George’s nity to spend a day learning County Public Schools, local about best practices in integra- universities and other public and tion of technology into the class- nonpublic school districts in room. Maryland and surrounding Teachers will be able to at- states. tend and participate in hands-on sessions and watch model lessons Schools’ Planning focused on technology integra- tion to impact student achieve- Group Meets ment. In addition, 25 to 30 ex- A Prince George’s County hibitors will share new ideas and School Board Master Plan Com- products. mittee meeting will be held on Tony Brewer will give the Monday, November 14 at 6 p.m. keynote address. Brewer is the at the Sasscer Administration author of “Technology Integra- Building, Board Executive Meet- tion in the 21st Century Class- ing Room, 14201 School Lane, room” and is recognized as one Upper Marlboro. The Master of the world’s leading K-16 tech- Plan Committee focuses on the nology writers, lecturers and school system’s Quality Schools trainers. He received the presti- Program Strategic Plan. The gious Apprise Award for humor- meeting is open to the public; ous writing with his best-selling however, there will be no public book on growing up in the Deep participation. For more informa- South titled “Catfish Don’t tion call Amber Wilson at 301- Jump,” which was read over Na- 952-6239.

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