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Sally Davies Art Magazine Box News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper Wins, p.16 Dedication, p.16 VOL. 81, No. 24 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 May 10, 2018

Two-hour Road Closure A section of Ridge Road between Crescent Road and Ivy Lane will be closed on Tuesday, May 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. in order to conduct a Citizen’s Police Academy exercise. This portion of Ridge is north of Crescent, in front of both the Police Station and Animal Shelter, and ends at Ivy Lane. To access Lakeside North Apartments from Crescent Road take Lastner Lane to Ivy Lane.

City Council Opposes P3 State Highway Widening Proposition by Matthew Arbach

In order to address the ar- cies to pursue other congestion ea’s impending traffic build-up, relief approaches. We can collec- a proposition, dubbed the P3 tively work towards developing a Program, is under consideration plan that will relieve traffic con- by the State of Maryland that gestion on our highways while could result in the widening of minimizing impacts to the natural sections of I-270, I-495 and the and built environment.” HIGGINS PEGGY BY PHOTO Baltimore-Washington Parkway Jordan cited studies that in- Bidders peruse their selections. Judy Bell, News Review member, (see map on page 13). This could dicated that highway expansion and Susan Harris may have a standoff on this one. have negative effects on daily projects ultimately do not relieve What Goes On life in Greenbelt and on nearby congestion. Such projects encour- Monday, May 14 National Park Service properties. age more driving, longer trips 8 p.m., City Council Meeting, Luncheon Launches Editor’s Both the Greenbelt City Council and increase suburban sprawl Municipal Building and the Four Cities Coalition, leading to environmental damage, Tuesday, May 15 New Role, Initiates Archive which includes Greenbelt, College stressed highway management 7:30 p.m., Budget Workses- by Cathie Meetre Park, Berwyn Heights and New and a general drain on taxpayer sion, Community Services Carrollton, have issued statements money and time. and Economic Development, It was the best of times. No merrily at the pointed jokes and to the Office of the Governor According to their website Municipal Building caveats, Mr. Dickens. allusions. stating their opposition to the (http://495-270-p3.com), the State Wednesday, May 16 On Sunday, May 6, the Green- After lunch and entertainment, proposal. In the letter from coun- of Maryland has initiated a Man- 7:30 p.m., Budget Workses- belt Marriott echoed to the sound friend and long-time colleague cil, Mayor Emmett Jordan stated aged Lanes Study to examine sion on Green Ridge House, at of celebration as about 100 Sandy Lange introduced William- the wish to “allow an opportunity Green Ridge House for the state transportation agen- See HIGHWAY, page 13 guests gathered to applaud Mary son, describing how Williamson Lou Williamson’s transition to was initially cool to the idea of emerita status and the launching such an event but was easily of the Greenbelt Archive Project. reeled in by the inducement of Since Williamson is merely making it about the Greenbelt swapping hats and remains a sig- Archive Project. Williamson was nificant factor in the paper, there greeted as she took the podium was no downside – no parting of by a standing ovation. the ways to regret. Just a joyful She told some tales of her view of an unparalleled contribu- time as editor. There was, for tion to this community. As Jim example, the time that the copy, Giese, also a long-time News on its way to the printer in Hy- Review staffer and city manager, attsville, fell off the back of the put it in his welcoming speech, motorcycle (long before the inter- “Mary Lou has served as editor net) and was lost. The paper had longer than all 39 prior editors to be rapidly recreated in time for combined.” the issue to hit the streets. A key element of the program She also described how she was a delightful set of musical got roped into the paper in the vignettes, produced for the occa- first place. From such small sion by Chris Cherry and Stefan acorns do great oak trees grow. Brodd, ably supported by Aidan Virginia Beauchamp (who, unfor- Larkin and Amanda Ferguson. tunately too frail to attend, was All revolved around newspapers represented at the celebration by and included one song written daughter Edith) saw while pass-

PHOTO BY MICHAEL STEWART BY PHOTO by Cherry for an earlier Creative ing by her new neighbor’s win- Children who participated in the Let's Make a Movie! project saw their movie premiere on May 6. Kids Camp production. The au- dow that she had lots of books. dience hung on every note of Seeking the text of a poem, she the performance, cheering and Celebrating The Old Greenbelt clapping each song and laughing See LUNCHEON, page 10 Thank You All Theatre’s Birthday on May 6 Sunday’s Retirement Luncheon at the Marriott was marvelous. by Amy Hansen With the items for the silent auction decorating the walls, the fun time-line and old pictures with the program at each place at the 10 Old Greenbelt Theatre cel- Cherry, coordinator of the city’s With much applause, the au- tables (not to mention the festivity of the table settings) and the ebrated its third birthday on Sun- 80th anniversary celebration. dience shifted to a more light- wonderful smiling friends greeting each other, the room was one day, May 6 by looking to the The show was designed as a hearted mode: The premiere of big happy family ready for a grand party. And grand it was. past and then to the future. radio play. Since the actors would an experimental movie made by The entertainment was delightful and in tune with the event, the The first performance of the have been in the darkness of a 17 children who attended a work- speeches weren’t too long (except maybe mine) and the cost was evening was the play Danger, a mine, the cast stayed behind the shop called Let’s Make a Movie! almost reasonable, so thankfully the food was good. drama set in a Welsh coalmine screen and the audience stared at The workshop was funded with Hearts and flowers for everyone who planned the affair, those after a cave-in. The play, origi- a large 80-year-old radio for the a grant from the Greenbelt Com- who donated and/or bought items in the auction and everyone who nally commissioned by the Brit- 20-minute production. Only when munity Foundation. came. ish Broadcasting Corporation, had the cast came out for a curtain Children, ages 6 to 12, Thank you. been performed in Greenbelt on call was the danger, and the sus- Mary Lou Williamson May 6, 1938, according to Chris penseful drama, truly over. See THEATRE, page 6 Editor Emerita Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 10, 2018

Letters to the Editor Drop Us a Line! Electronically, that is. Best Value for Solar started they were high. We lost editor@greenbelt The Greenbelt Homes Inc. that opportunity; let’s not lose the (GHI) co-op is considering instal- whole kit and caboodle. I respect newsreview.com lation of photovoltaic (PV) panels the amount of experience and on the administration building. wisdom that our current board As a former solar advisor (sales- members offer us. I trust they are person) for a major company, I’d aware of the big picture and be- like to share information that I lieve if they felt the co-op could learned affecting anyone consider- not handle this project in addition ing a PV system. The option for to the other critical projects of a power purchasing agreement concern, then it would not have (PPA) prohibits the option for gotten this far. The earth is in battery storage. What this means a state of emergency. Let us do is this popular low/no cost way whatever we can as soon as we to begin using solar energy has can to help create a New Deal a hidden cost – you are robbed for survival, and save money to of the opportunity to be energy boot. I’ve heard decisions are self-sufficient. While your panels made based on love or fear – let and system generate energy right us choose love. on your property, unless you have Sue Stern batteries to save some, you are without power if electricity from Defending Maglev the grid goes out. With increas- ingly severe weather from our In Japan and China current stage of climate change, SCMaglev naysayers denounce it seems to me that having back- both the Shanghai, China, maglev up power (or at least the option and the Japanese maglev; our B-W corridor maglev will be to install this in the future) is a "Cards . . . are nice, but what I would really like to do is to modeled after the latter. Some significant benefit of investing in Movies since 1938 put my feet up." a solar system. Once committed state the Japanese maglev is flawed, behind schedule, over Old Greenbelt Theatre to a long-term PPA, you forfeit 129 Centerway News Review, May 8, 2017. We updated the caption. this option. If all you want is to budget and under-utilized; there- fore, development and construc- 301-329-2034 reduce power costs and green- www.greenbelttheatre.org house emissions, and you have a tion of the maglev here could lack of cash, then PPA is much parallel the same logistical and Members always $6.50! Letters Policy better than nothing. However, for timetable challenges Japan has The News Review reserves the right not to publish any letter incurred in developing theirs. Adults $9, Senior/Student submitted. Letters are considered accepted when published. the best value, I would get both $8, Members $6.50, Kids $6 This is unfair and uninformed All letters must include the letter writer’s name, physical ad- – say the whole coin, not just All shows before 5 PM: heads or tails. criticism. dress and telephone number. Only the name will be published; Japan began development of Adults $7, Members $6.50, the News Review will consider withholding the Furthermore, since I will be Kids $5 unable to attend the GHI annual maglev technology in the 1970s, name upon request. as reporter James Giese pointed OC = Open Captions All letters are subject to editing for reasons of meeting, I am grateful for this CC = Closed Captions paper to share the above informa- out in a previous News Review space, libel, privacy, taste, copyright and clarity. tion, as well as my opinion. My article (Science and History Be- first impression of the petition hind Proposed Maglev Rail Line) SHOWTIMES to postpone consideration, due from the Dec. 14, 2017 issue). May 11th - 17th primarily to staff time, is that Their latest maglev test track (26 a major portion of the time has miles) was completed in 2014 and is operational on a lottery FINDING YOUR FEET (CC) Greenbelt already been spent – to research (PG-13) (2017) (111 mins) and analyze the work on which and complimentary basis. Over Fri. 5:15 PM we are ready to vote! What a 70 percent of this 290-mile proj- News Review ect (Tokyo to Osaka to be com- Sat. 2:30, 5:15 PM waste to let this opportunity go AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER past us. This is one train that pleted by 2044) will be tunneled Sun. 5:15 PM I would not stop – the wheels underground through mountainous Mon. 5:15 PM 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 terrain, much different than the are in motion from quite a long Tues. 5:15 PM Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 journey. While the Solar Renew- flat terrain along the east coast Wed. 2:30, 5:15 PM [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) able Energy Credits (SRECs) of the U.S. Japan also has to mentioned in the Meeting Notice contend with earthquake-prone Thurs. 5:15 PM [email protected] (ads) regions along their alignment. are currently at a low value, [email protected] (billing) when research for this project See LETTERS, page 12 BORG VS. MCENROE (CC) website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com (R) (2017) (107 mins) Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar Fri. 2:30, 8:00 PM On Screen Sat. 8:00 PM Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 Sun. 2:30 PM Dancing, Tennis: Love Match? Mary Lou Williamson, Editor Emerita Mon. 8:00 PM Gary Childs, Editor Two new movies come to Old Greenbelt Theatre this Friday, Tues. 8:00 PM May 11: Finding Your Feet and Borg vs. McEnroe. Wed. 8:00 PM STAFF Finding Your Feet boasts a brilliant English ensemble cast featur- Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Peggy Barrett, Judy Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda ing 60-somethings who seize the day and find romance after marital Thurs. 2:30 PM Brady, Jessi Britton, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna disappointment. Lady Sandra (Imelda Staunton) catches her hubby Dawson, Angie Evans, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, James Giese, of 35 years (John Sessions) in mid clinch with his mistress (Josie Family Series: Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Amy Hansen, Peggy Lawrence) on the eve of their anniversary party. Sandra hightails Higgins, Larry Hull, Ginny Jones, Jeff Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Lesley Kash, Sue Krofchik, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Marcie Lissauer, it out to her estranged sister Bif (Celia Imre), smokes her weed, (G) (1970) (110 mins) Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, joins her dance class where she meets and entices the reluctant Cathie Meetre, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Patricia Novinski, Diane Oberg, Gail Charlie (Timothy Spall). Joanna Lumley of Absolutely Fabulous Sat. 11:00 AM Phillips, Marylee Platt, Peter Reppert, Jennifer Robinson, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Carl fame adds considerable zest. Growing old isn’t for sissies, so try Seely, Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Lynn White, Janice Wolf, Karen Yoho, Ray Zammuto, a little tenderness. Storytime on Screen Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. Director: Richard Loncraine Mon. 10:30 AM - FREE! Written by Meg Leonard and Nick Moor Croft CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: Karen Yoho [email protected] Rated R Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Running Time: 107 minutes Stage on Screen: Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association THE ROYAL BALLET'S Circulation and Distribution information also available at: Borg vs. McEnroe dramatizes the epic 1980 Wimbledon Champi- BERNSTEIN CENTENARY www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution/ onship between the 24-year-old taciturn Swede and the 21-year-old (180 mins, includes Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc volatile American. As in Battle of the Sexes (Billie Jean King vs. 2 intervals) Bobby Riggs) back stories give flesh and motivation to the drama. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Borg (Sverrir Gudnason) was a working-class kid who was kicked Sun. 7:45 PM Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Sylvia out of a tennis club for, ironically, McEnroe-like tantrums, after Mon. 1:00 PM Lewis, treasurer; Tom Jones, Pat Scully and Ray Zammuto. which, under his coach’s tutelage, he willed his legendary calm and Business Manager: Mary Halford metronomically steady style into being. McEnroe (Shia La Boeuf) Stranger Origins: was a rich kid from Long Island who sensed the volcano under THE ADVENTURES OF DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads - 8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. Borg’s icy exterior. Kindred spirits, apparently – who knew? Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to BUCKAROO BANZAI address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or Director: Janus Metz ACROSS THE 8TH DIMEN- brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. Rating R Mail subscriptions—$50/year. Running time: 107 minutes SION (PG) (1984) (103 mins) - Jim Link Thurs. 8:00 PM Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

Community Nursing At the Library Greenbelt Park Events Forbidden Planet Menu for Senior Program Registration Senior Computer Club: Google Saturday, May 12. Camp- Performed May 18 Nutrition Program This free program is open Drive Basics, Monday, May 14, fire Program. Greenbelt: Hub of The Greenbelt Arts Center The Senior Nutrition Food to all Greenbelt seniors age 60 1:30 p.m. Learn to save files Communication, Conservation presents Return to the Forbidden and Friendship program pro- and older or disabled adults 50 online, create documents with and Commerce. Join a ranger Planet, by Bob Carlton, on Fri- vides lunches for seniors Monday and older. Participants will re- Google’s word processor, and for a traditional campfire and days and Saturdays, May 18, 19, through Friday at the Community ceive up to six home visits from learn about Drive’s group sharing a description of the “wheel” of 25 and 26 and June 1, 2, 8 and 9 Center beginning at noon. Meals Washington Adventist or Bowie features. Registration is required transportation and communication at 8 p.m., with Sunday Matinees must be reserved by 11 a.m. two State University student nurses. and space is limited to six partic- whose spokes join at a hub near on May 27 and June 3 at 2 p.m. days ahead so that enough food Home visits will be scheduled on ipants. Call the branch to register Greenbelt. Throughout American Blast off on a routine flight is ordered. Call 301-397-2208, Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 301-345-5800. history, commerce, communica- and crash into the planet ext. 4215. Student nurses will call clients English Conversation Club, tion and conservation have flour- D’Illyria, where a sci-fi version All meals, which provide at on June 14 to schedule their first Tuesday, May 15, 6 p.m. Learn- ished in this vicinity. Meet at the of The Tempest, set to rock and least one-third of Recommended home visit on June 21. ing to speak English? Join this Campfire Circle at 8 p.m. roll golden oldies, unfolds with Dietary Allowances for older Free services offered include club and practice speaking Eng- Sunday, May 13. Junior Rang- glee. The planet is inhabited by adults, include margarine, coffee bathing assistance, blood sugar lish in a friendly atmosphere with er Trail Walk. Take a stroll down the sinister scientist, Dr. Pros- or tea and skim milk. Menus monitoring and assistance with people from diverse backgrounds. the Azalea Trail through the pero; his delightful daughter, for the week of May 14 are as finger sticks, health education, (The club will meet weekly on beauty of a Spring forest. Join Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot follows: vital signs monitoring, patient Tuesday evenings.) a park ranger and discover the on roller skates; and an uncon- Monday, May 14: Cranberry advocacy with health care profes- Kids Achieve Club, Tuesday, magic of discovering the forest. trollable monster – the product Dijon chicken, scalloped potatoes, sionals, medication management May 15, 6 p.m. Homework help Meet at the Sweetgum Picnic of Prospero’s id – whose ten- broccoli, wheat roll, ambrosia, and more. and reading practice for students Area at 1 p.m. tacles penetrate the spacecraft. strawberry shortcake, apple juice. For more information or to in grades K through 6. (This club Tickets are available online at Tuesday, May 15: Teriyaki register, please call Sharon John- will meet weekly on Tuesday Golden Age Club Greenbeltartscenter.org. meatballs, whole grain penne son at 301-345-6660. evenings, concurrent with the On Wednesday, May 16, the pasta, Japanese vegetables, wheat English Conversation Club.) Greenbelt Golden Age Club will roll, diced pears, cranberry juice. Boxwood Village Community Book Discussion, have a potluck luncheon for May Wednesday, May 16: Ham- Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m. Join birthdays. Meetings are held ev- burger, sliced cheese, oven roast- Scholarship Deadline friends and neighbors to discuss ery Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the ed potatoes, apple crisp, carrot The Boxwood Village Civic great contemporary books every Community Center. All Green- Toastmasters Meet raisin salad, wheat hamburger Association offers an annual $500 month. The selection for May belters 60 and over are invited to bun, mayo and ketchup, cranberry scholarship to a resident of Box- is Madame President by Helene The Greenbelt Toastmasters participate and join. Club will meet on Wednesday, juice. wood Village. It is available to Cooper. Also, May has five Wednes- Thursday, May 17: Baked graduating high school seniors Weekly Ready 2 Read Sto- May 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the So- days so there will be a tea party cial Hall of Greenbelt Community chicken with gravy, macaroni and and full-time (at least 12 credit rytimes. Tuesday, May 15, ages on May 30. Always fun, it’s cheese, green beans, wheat bread, hours per semester) undergradu- 3 to 5, 7 p.m., limit 20 people. Church at Hillside and Crescent another chance to snack, have Roads. The group offers profes- tropical fruit, grape juice. ate students. Wednesday, May 16, ages 3 to 5, special teas and engage in good Friday, May 18: Ten-grain The application form should 10:15 a.m., limit 20 people; ages sionals, students, stay-at-home conversation. parents and retirees a supportive breaded pollock, black-eyed peas, be completed and returned by 2 to 3, 11:15 a.m., limit 20 peo- okra and stewed tomatoes, corn- June 30. A scholarship commit- ple. Thursday, May 17, newborn environment to improve skills in communication and leadership. bread muffin, fresh fruit, tartar tee composed of five Boxwood to age 2, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., sauce, orange juice. Village residents will choose limit 15 babies with parent(s)/ More Accessible For more information call 240- this year’s recipient. For further caregiver(s); ages 2 to 3, 4:15 Star Party May 12 542-8625. information and/or to receive an p.m., limit 20 people. The Astronomical Society of application form, call Jean Cook STEM-tastic: Reading Makes Greenbelt will host an enhanced- at 301-345-2597 or Judy Ott at Cents. Wednesday, May 16, 4 accessibility star party, free and 301-474-0222. p.m., ages 5 to 12, limit 20 chil- open to the public, on Saturday dren. Learn about basic money evening, May 12, at the City Heritage Film Festival management concepts and prac- Observatory at Northway Fields. tice money skills through a series Those who find it difficult to Presents Airs May 17, 19 & 20 on the history of money, saving climb Observatory Hill are wel- This year’s Heritage Film Fes- money, and borrowing and lend- come to drive up and park at the tival opens in the Greenbelt Li- “Stryker’s America (2006),” ing money. Registration required. top. There will be no need to Text gen layout for GAC ad, 4 columns by 5 inches for the brary on Thursday, May 17 from Bibliobop Dance Party. Satur- climb the ladder in the observa- “My Mother’s Journey (2009),” “ Mother Jones,” May 10, 2018 edition 6 to 8 p.m. with a program of day, May 19, 10:30 a.m., ages 2 tory since there will be chairs “Families are Forever (2014),” and films by local, national and inter- to 5. Calling all preschoolers and and a monitor at ground level national directors, and continues “Dracula’s Mother” toddlers to come bust a move showing live video from the Ob- in the library on Saturday, May and shake your sillies out at the servatory’s telescope. All who 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. with the Greenbelt Bibliobop Dance Party. wish to climb the ladder still can, Sunday, May 13th, Wed., May 16th, and Fri., May 18th popular Student Film Program Bring your parents or caregivers though. Attendees may expect to Beginning at 8 PM and Student Awards Ceremony. and prepare to boogie and bop see Jupiter and deep sky objects The festival concludes Sunday, until we all drop. This event is such as the Whirlpool Galaxy, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. presented every third Saturday of Cigar Galaxy, Sombrero Galaxy, in the Old Greenbelt Theatre each month. Great Globular Cluster in Hercu- with screenings and a special Read to Rover. Saturday, May les and the Ring Nebula. tribute to Ethel Lewis and George 19, 2 p.m. Read to Rover is for Observing will begin at around BOOK TICKETS ONLINE: Kochell, who have enriched the children ages 6 to 11 and helps 9:30 p.m. and continue for two experiences of Prince George’s WWW.GREENBELTARTSCENTER.ORG them build reading confidence by hours. Those who do not need county artists, art organizations FOR INFO: reading aloud to specially trained to drive up the hill should park and youth for over 20 years. [email protected] therapy dogs glad to listen. Each in the ballfield lot. The star party A reception to meet the film- child will read for 15 minutes. will be canceled without notice if 301-441-8770 makers follows each of the three This event is presented every it is hopelessly cloudy. OPENING NEXT WEEK programs. Admission to all pro- third Saturday of each month. grams is free, but audience mem- RETURN TO THE Registration recommended; call bers are encouraged to bring the branch at 301-345-5800 for FORBIDDEN PLANET non-perishable food items for more information. by Bob Carlton donation to a local food bank. Director: For more information, info@ Jeffery Lesniak heritagefilm-videofest.org or heritagefilmfestival.org. The Heri- Music Director: Christine Wells tage Film Festival is a project of IN VISIBLE COLORS and Choreography: 6Hearts in partnership with the Rikki Howie Lacewell

Prince George’s County Arts and Fridays and Saturdays Humanities Council, the Prince May 18, 19, 25, 26,

George’s County Memorial Li- June 1, 2, 8, 9 at 8PM brary System and the Maryland Members Only Film Office, supported in part by Sunday matinees: Maison Jacqui, the CreativeEdge May 27 & June 3 at 2PM Studio Collaborative, Utopia Film Ticket prices: $25 General Admission, Festival and local vendors. Canon Camera Class - $$ $22 Students/Seniors/Military, Covering camera functionsth and shot compositionth $14 Youth (12 and under with adult)

Tuesday, May 16 st, Thursday, 18 , More Community Events COMING SOON: and Monday, 21 from 7-10PM are located throughout The Merchant of Venice - June 15 - 30 - from The Rude Mechanicals Reservation required GREENBELT ARTS CENTER-123 CENTERWAY-GREENBELT, MD the paper. (UNDER THE CO-OP GROCERY STORE)

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Davey and Ladas Star City Notes In Concert May 19 Animal Control staff transport- Obituaries On Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 ed one baby bird and five baby p.m., Greenbelt Community opossums to rehab, impounded We are saddened to learn of ber of the Greenbelt Community Church, United Church of Christ one cat and one dog, investigated the unexpected death of Kelly Ivy Juanita Alethia Derry a call for illegal livestock and re- Juanita Derry died at her Church. Her life will be com- will sponsor a concert featuring on Wednesday, May 9. ported that two cats and two dogs home in the Hillhaven Assisted memorated there on Saturday, two of its most talented members, Condolences to News Review were adopted. Living community on April 5, May 19 at 11 a.m. All friends Tom Davey and Betty Ladas. editor Gary Childs whose father Planning staff met with a con- 2018 at the age of 90. are invited to attend and to join Tom Davey describes himself died in Indiana on May 6. sultant on a development propos- Mrs. Derry is survived by in the repast afterwards. Making as a relic of the 1960s. He began Condolences to the family and al for a former nursing home site. her daughters, Jan Derry (Jim and sharing food and conversa- playing and writing music back friends of Juanita Derry, who Public Works staff began proj- Miers) and Susan Gibson, and tion were some of Mrs. Derry’s during the folk era and was in- died in April at the age of 90. ect management and inspection of four grandchildren: Alyson and favorite activities, and a fitting fluenced by such artists as Joan She was an active member of the the solar project at the Springhill James Miers and T.J. and Kristina way to remember her. Baez, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Greenbelt Community Church. Lake Recreation Center. Gibson. She is also survived by Mance Lipscombe and Jesse Full- Condolences to Barbara Ran- Refuse/Recycling/Sustainability two great-grandsons, Markus and er. Hailing from the Midwest, som and her family on the death staff met with members of the Jakob Gibson. Kelly Ivy he studied Music Education at of her sister Katherine “Kitty” Longtime Greenbelt resident GHI Storm Water Task Force She was predeceased by her Montana State University and has Akers on May 5. Kelly Ivy died early Wednes- to discuss areas for storm water husband, Charles Derry, and their performed both as a solo artist Our sympathies to the fam- day morning, May 9. A fu- improvement. sons, Miles and Alexander, as and a member of The Bean An- ily of My Huong Nguyen, after neral is planned for Monday, Horticulture/Parks crew took well as her parents Rev. and Mrs. gels, a folk-rock band. Davey is a fatal collision in Montgomery May 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Hugh down fencing at the Commu- W.H. Marsh and 11 siblings and also a member of the Community County on May 6. of Grenoble Church. nity Center and put up temporary half-siblings. Church-based band The Relics. Congratulations to local art- The viewing will be private. fencing to prepare for the new Raised in the Methodist faith, He makes a living teaching chil- ist Sally Davies, who won First playground. Mrs. Derry was an active mem- dren to play piano. Prize for her portrait Almost Betty Ladas describes her mu- Building Maintenance crew 21: Portrait of Piper (acrylic on sical style as North of Country, removed tile flooring in the Club canvas) and Second Prize for South of Blues, reflecting her House at Springhill Lake Recre- her portrait Zoom In: Portrait of roots in New Orleans and Nash- ation Center and worked with a Andrew (watercolor) at the Glen- Praying Mantis Babies ville. She plays the guitar as well contractor installing the floor. view Mansion Juried Exhibition as piano and harmonica. Ladas in Rockville. has written songs for compa- Best wishes on her retirement nies, commercials, special occa- GHI Notes to Elizabeth Wilkins. Library sions and productions. She wrote Thursday May 10, 7:30 p.m., patrons will remember her two the music for Choking Out the GHI Annual Membership Meet- stints at the Greenbelt Library, Kudzu, a new musical that was ing, Greenbelt Community Center. first from 2001 to 2003 and then introduced at the Greenbelt Arts Friday May 11, 7 to 10 a.m., from 2008 to 2016. Wilkins has Center in 2015. GHI Elections, GHI Board Room; fond memories of her time in A bake sale will be held in 5 to 8 p.m., GHI Elections, Greenbelt. the church’s social hall during GHI Board Room. Share your accomplishments, intermission. Donations for the Tuesday May 15, 7:30 p.m., milestones and news in the Our concert will be accepted and will Legislative and Government Af- Neighbors column. Send details benefit the church’s fund to air- fairs Committee Meeting, Board of your news items to editor@ condition its sanctuary. Room. greenbeltnewsreview.com. Tuesday May 15, 7:30 p.m., Companion Animal Committee, Free Breast Cancer GHI Lobby. PHOTO BY INGRID COWAN HASS INGRID COWAN BY PHOTO Wednesday May 16, 7 p.m., Baby praying mantises are expected in the Greenbelt Elemen- Support Group Bicycle Committee Meeting, GHI On Tuesday, May 15 from 7 tary School pollinator garden. Lobby; to 9 p.m., Doctors Community 7 p.m. – Woodlands Commit- Catholic Hospital will hold a breast cancer tee Meeting, Board Room. support group for women who Community Thursday May 17, 7:45 p.m., Mishkan Torah Offers are newly diagnosed with or are of Greenbelt Board of Directors Meeting, Obituaries recovering from breast cancer. MASS Preparedness Forum The News Review publishes Board Room. The group will meet on the 4th Sundays 10 A.M. Mishkan Torah Synagogue obituaries of Greenbelt resi- Friday May 18, OFFICE floor of the North Building. Reg- Municipal Building will present a special Emergency dents, past or present. CLOSED - Emergency Mainte- istration is required; call 240-542- Preparedness, Security and Safety You write it or we will if nance Service available at 301- ALL ARE WELCOME. 3034 or go online at DCHweb. Forum on Sunday, May 13 at 2 you prefer. There is no charge. 474-6011. p.m. at the synagogue. Represen- org/breast. tatives of the Greenbelt Police and other local organizations will Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church be present to discuss preparing 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi for and dealing with the emergen- Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org cies and catastrophic events in 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community today’s uncertain world, including Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 May 13 10 a.m. tornadoes, forest fires, hazard- Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor ous chemical releases, long-term "The Wide Spectrum of Mothering" losses of power, active shooter Worship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Rachel Christensen, Minister; with Carla Miller, DMRE; and William Snyder, events, nuclear weapon detonation Worship Associate and dirty bombs (aka radiological His love endures forever. dispersal devices). Our relationships with our mothers is, well, complicated. The public is invited to this event. Do not pass up this op- portunity to learn from the ex- ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH perts how to protect your prop- 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Greenbelt Community Church erty, your families and yourselves 301-474-4322 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST from possible calamity. Bring a 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) pad and pen and take notes on Mass Schedule: Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings what the experts have to say. www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org There is no charge for this event. Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Mishkan Torah is located at 10 Sunday Worship Ridge Road. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe Rev. 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VACANCIES ON BOARDS & City Information COMMITTEES Volunteer to serve on City GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MEETINGS FOR MAY 10-MAY 18 Council Advisory Groups. Municipal Building, May 14, 2018 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at 7:30pm, COMMUNITY RELATIONS There are currently vacan- ORGANIZATION ADVISORY BOARD at Springhill Lake Recreation Center Club cies on: Call to Order House, 6101 Cherrywood Lane. On the Agenda: Report on police- • Advisory Committee of Roll Call community forums, Community Pledge and other pending referrals as Education Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag time permits. • Advisory Planning Board Consent Agenda – Approval of Staff Recommendations Monday, May 14 at 5:30pm, YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE • Arts Advisory Board (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved at Youth Center, 99 Centerway. On the Agenda: Youth Economic as recommended by staff, subject to removal from the Consent Accountability, Youth Higher Learning Prep and Summer adjournment • Employee Relations Agenda by Council.) Board Approval of Agenda and Additions Monday, May 14 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL • Ethics Commission MEETING at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Rd. Live on • Forest Preserve Advi- COMMUNICATIONS Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and Streaming live at www.greenbeltmd.gov sory Board Presentations Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION re: • Greenbelt Advisory - Oath of Of ce – New Greenbelt Police Of cers Committee on Envi- - Legislative Wrap-Up Community Services/Economic Development at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 ronmental Petitions and Requests and Streaming live at www.greenbeltmd.gov Sustainability (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the City • Park and Recreation Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30pm, Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) BUDGET WORK SESSION Advisory Board Minutes of Council Meeting re: Green Ridge House at Green Ridge House, 22 Ridge • Senior Citizens Advi- Administrative Reports Road. CLOSED SESSION following Budget Work Session at sory Committee Committee Reports the Municipal Building Library. (See Of cial Notice) • Youth Advisory Com- LEGISLATION Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30pm, PARK AND RECREATION mittee OTHER BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD at Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. For information on how to - Letter Supporting a County Center for Independent Living On the Agenda: Recreation Director Report, Second Dog Park sites apply: 301-474-8000 - Letter Opposing HUD’s Rent-Tripling Proposal and recommendations. *- Reappointment to Advisory Groups *- Resignation from Advisory Groups The schedule is subject to change. For con rmation that a Bike to Work - Council Activities meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. - Council Reports Day Pit Stop NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular Coun- Women’s cil meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens are in- vited to attend. If special accommodations are required for any dis- Social Ride abled person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the Saturday, May 12 meeting day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 or e-mail [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. 11am-1pm Begins at OFFICIAL NOTICE Roosevelt Center In accordance with Section 3-305(b)(1) of the General Pro- Join us for a casual ride! visions Article of the Annotated Code of the Public General The social ride focuses Friday, May 18 from Laws of Maryland, a Closed Session of the Greenbelt City on building a community 6:30-8:30am Council will be held on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018, in the for women who ride bikes. Come with questions, bike, water, Greenbelt Aquatic & Library of the Municipal Building, immediately following the helmet, and a lock. The ride will start and end at Roosevelt Fitness Center parking lot conclusion of the 7:30 pm Green Ridge House Budget Work Center. We’ll ride to the Board and Brew in College Park for 101 Centerway Session to: 1) discuss the appointment, employment, as- lunch then back to Greenbelt. We will meet at 11:00am. The Commuter Connections signment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, ride will be about 11 miles, round trip. Friendly pace, social and the Washington Area removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appoin- ride around town. Riders of all levels welcome! Bicyclist Association invites tees, employees, or of cials over whom this public body has you to join over 17,000 area jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or Greenbelt Recreation commuters for a celebration more speci c individuals. www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreationgg 301-397-2200 of bicycling as a clean, fun and *The public may attend the Work Session of the City Coun- healthy way to get to work. cil immediately prior to the closed session and observe the The Greenbelt Pit Stop will vote of Council to move into closed session. be one of 85+ Pit Stops in Bonita Anderson, City Clerk the regional area. Summer Recreation Guide Available! Registration begins on Monday, May 14 for Refreshments will be provided FREE VERMICOMPOSTING KITS! to registered participants Green Man Festival May 12 & 13 in Greenbelt Residents. Check it out for more details! Explore our Activity Guide for lots of options for all ages and in- arriving by bike. Register at front of MakerSpace from 11am-5pm terests. We offer seasonal special events and varied recreation biketoworkmetrodc.org. Stop by and build your own in home vermi- facilities and classes to provide opportunities for community Pit Stop Manager: composting kit! Totally free, just build it and take it home celebrations, a chance to learn something new or improve your Di Quynn-Reno to start composting indoors! skills in an activity you enjoy, all while socializing and staying Questions? Contact Public Works Environmental active! Please visit our website, stop by a recreation center, or 240-542-2053. Coordinator Jason Martin, [email protected] give us a call for more information. Join us for this very cool workshop on Greenbelt Day Weekend! VERSO SPRAY PAINTING WORKSHOP FAMILY FUN ON SATURDAY, MAY 19! Saturday, June 2, 1-3pm PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE Springhill Lake 555 Crescent Road RecreaƟ on Center Saturday, May 19; 10:30am-1:30pm, FREE 6101 Cherrywood Lane Enjoy demonstrations, tours and refreshments. Create your own 12” square See all we do for you at Public Works! This event is a family favorite. Ride art panel using spray paint the bucket truck, climb on the work trucks, see the beautiful plants in the and an acrylic sheet. Learn greenhouse, squirt the big water sprayer and more! There will be a guided tree about color, masking, paint- tour of Greenbelt’s Signi cant Trees led by the Advisory Committee on Trees handling, and how to extend (ACT) starting at 1:00pm. For more information contact Luisa Robles, your ideas into an edge- 240-542-2153, to-edge composi� on. All [email protected]. styles welcome. All materials provided. NEW INSTRUCTOR Shaymar Higgs is a mul� -media Greenbelt ar� st who draws CELEBRATION OF SPRING inspira� on from graffi � art, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, 6101 Cherrywood Lane skateboard culture and the Saturday, May 19; 2:00pm-6:00pm, FREE long history of American quilt- Come enjoy FREE Food • Live Music • Moon Bounce • Community Information making. Please register early at Tables •Arts and Crafts Projects • Magician and more with Greenbelt Recreation h� ps://recrea� on. and your neighbors and friends. Children and parents alike will be delighted on greenbeltmd.gov/wbwsc/ this fun- lled day. This will be the perfect family event to help shake off the cold webtrac.wsc/splash.html days of winter as we spring into action during our Celebration of Spring. Minimum enrollment must be RAIN or SHINE! Call 301-397-2200 for more information! reached by May 25 Info: 301-397-2208 Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 10, 2018 2018 Tennis Season Kicks Off THEATRE continued from page 1 attended the April 29 workshop The young movie-makers and and used blank or discarded film- the rest of the audience ended With Summer Social, May 19 strips to draw, paint and write the evening with cupcakes to cel- by Stan Zirkin words. Some of the filmstrips had ebrate the theater’s third birthday. images embedded on them, so “It was a great success,” said The Greenbelt Tennis Asso- there was a delightful recurring Caitlin McGrath, Old Greenbelt ciation (GTA) has announced its giraffe. After the short feature, Theatre executive director. “There summer schedule of socials and the filmmakers addressed the was a lot of interest in having tournaments. The season will audience and gleefully explained another. We will work at getting kick off with a Membership Dou- their motivation and techniques. another grant.” bles Social on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Braden Field. The social is free for GTA members; a nominal fee will be charged for non-members. Mem- bership forms can be downloaded from GTA’s website (greenbelt. com/tennis) and will also be available at the May 19 social. Officers of GTA for the -upcom ing year will be elected before the social begins. Light refresh- ments will be served. Every Friday night, from 7 to 10 p.m., beginning on May 25 and continuing through August City courts used by Greenbelt Tennis Assocation 31, there will be drop-in social PHOTO COURTESY OF CAITLIN MCGRATH COURTESY PHOTO tennis at Braden Field. There will - Photos by Eric Zhang also be drop-in social tennis for The experimental movie featured many colorful paintings from women only at Braden Field on different young artists. Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning on May 22 and continuing through August 28. GTA will supply the tokens for the lights; cans of balls (and pos- sibly other tennis equipment) will be available for sale. The drop- in tennis will be free for GTA members with non-GTA members paying a nominal fee. The scheduled socials, part of the GTA season, will culminate with a Labor Day Doubles Social at the Greenbriar tennis courts on Saturday, September 1 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. A barbeque will be active, as usual, along with other refreshments. Once again this event is free for GTA members with non-GTA members paying a nominal fee. Mayor Em- MICHAEL STEWART BY PHOTO mett Jordan will host this annual Actors Amber James, Ryan Dalusung and Will Cooke take a culinary extravaganza. curtain call after performing in Danger. There will also be four Braden Field tournaments this summer: the Summer Singles Tournament Greg Gerhardt and Danny Weaver play in the GTA David Craig on June 23 and 24; the Post- Tournament in 2012. Firecracker Doubles Tournament on July 14 and 15; the David Stan Zirkin is a reporter for Craig Memorial Singles Tourna- the News Review and treasurer To all the Mothers in our Community ment on September 29 and 30 of GTA. Happy Mother’s Day! and the Craig Doubles Tourna- ment on October 6 and 7. There is an entry fee for each of the Young Local Singers From your Hometown Credit Union tournaments, with a reduced fee Perform at UMD for GTA members. The Clarice will host the free As many will recall, GTA’s Greenbelt Federal Credit Union Rising Stars Vocal Showcase on Serving the community since 1937 efforts to hold tennis clinics last Saturday, May 12 at 7 p.m. in the summer with a professional train- Kay Theatre. Come see talented ing service had mixed results. Prince George’s County youth This year there’s an effort to re- ages 10 to 17 compete vocally Federally insured by NCUA cruit local talent to conduct clin- for cash prizes. ics, possibly in connection with another social. Stay tuned! MakerSpace

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6 Engineering August 6 – 10 Advanced Topics 7 Robotics August 20 – 24 Available 8 Minecraft August 27 – 31 We introduce kids to programming and makerspace 125 Centerway, Greenbelt Md, PHOTO BY MARY MURCHISON-EDWORDS MARY BY PHOTO [email protected] Sandpiper at the Lake activities using a wide variety of topics. Each student is 240-355-6159 allocated their own laptop and hardware kits. Thursday, May 10, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 Farmers Market Opens May 13 With Fresh Produce and Music by Cathie Meetre The 2018 market starts Sun- day, May 13 on Mothers Day. It takes place in the parking lot between Roosevelt Center and the Community Center and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through summer and fall, except Labor Day. The market closes on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. There is an early December Holiday market when the market briefly reappears for one day to coincide with the city’s Festival of Lights and An- nual Craft Show. The Romans were keen on bread and circuses (as the satirist, Juvenal, wrote almost 2,000 years KARL GARY BY PHOTO ago). Perhaps as a result, every Shoppers browse on a sunny summer day at the Farmers Market. European town has its market and every major city, like Paris, Market Takes SNAP ful eye on the kids and chat with a round of local neighborhood Toward the end of last year, neighbors. The market, seen

street markets much prized by GFM began taking SNAP – the from the slope’s vantage point BEARD KATHRYN BY PHOTO inhabitants and often on the scale Department of Agriculture pro- slightly above, provides an ever- A pileated woodpecker at Buddy Attick Park of a hundred or more stalls. gram that helps subsidize food changing canvas that beguiles the A Great Tradition purchases for those in need. The eye with color and movement. In comparison, the Greenbelt market this year will match the And to reduce plastic waste, re- Farmers Market (GFM) is both first $10 of SNAP purchases out member to bring a reusable bag recent and pint-sized, entering of a grant provided by Prince to the market. In fact, bring two what is only its 11th season and George’s County, doubling last – they’ll get full fast. fielding about 25 vendors. It year’s match. SNAP purchas- stands proudly, however, in the ers should go to the informa- College Park Airport long tradition of the use of an tion booth to obtain tokens for purchases. Many thanks to the Happy Hour May 16 accessible public space to market Celebrate Preservation Month local produce to local people. Greenbelt Community Church for the volunteers who help run this with a happy hour on Wednes- And to market it with some flair. day, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Admittedly, though the mar- program. Pop-Up Food Court Windsock Arms at the College ket has wonderful freshly baked Park Aviation Museum. Try out bread, it has not yet actually A visit to the market and lunch on the grassy slope in front a new specialty cocktail while had a circus. But it has had stilt chatting with Preservation Mary- walkers and juggling and that’s of the entrance to the Community Center has become a family tradi- land’s Meagan Baco, the guest a start. This year already has bartender. Enjoy after-hours ac- Transatlantic Crossing, Red River tion for some market-goers. With freshly made food items available cess to the museum’s exhibits, Ramblers and others lined up to socialize with friends and snack

from vendors, each family mem- MURCHISON-EDWORDS MARY BY PHOTO perform. on appetizers provided by Gep- Most vendors from last year ber can choose its own – it’s a A turtle suns itself at the Lake. pop-up food court. The kids frolic petto Catering. This event is for are returning and some new ages 21 and over only. Advertising: Cameraones will-ready be bringing - 2 Column their Spreadon the hill x __”– there are obligingly- wares to the market. Full de- branched trees to climb and who Greenbelt News Review issue of May 10, 2018 tails of vendors and their can resist doing barrel rolls down the hill when the slope is so From: Greenbeltschedules Homes, are Inc. available at GreenbeltFarmersMarket.org. perfect? Parents keep a watch- Maesha McNeill – 301-474-4161, Ext. 128, May 7, 2018

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thursday , May 17, 2018 GHI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

GHI Special Open Session Meeting– begins at 7.00 p.m. • Approve the Agenda for the GHI Executive Session Meeting GHI Executive Session – begins after the GHI Special Open Session Meeting adjourns

• Approve minutes of the Executive Session meeting held on April 19, 2018. • Member financial matters. • Consider the terms and condi tions of the following contracts in the negotiation stage: o 2018 Parking Lot Repair contract – 2nd reading. o Contract for the supply of electricity for GHI accounts -1st reading. • Request by a prospective member for an exception to GHI’s Membership Selection Criteria Policy.

GHI Open Session – begins at 7.45 p.m.

• Certification of Election by Chair, N&E Committee. • Board Re-organization and Election of Officers. • Code of Ethics Acknowledgement. • Announcements of Executive Session Meetings: o Formal Complaint Hearing Held on April 30, 2018. o Executive Session Meeting Held on May 17, 2018. • Approve Minutes of the Special Open Session Meeting Held on April 19, 2018. • Approve Minutes of the Regular Open Session Meeting Held on April 19, 2018. • Designation of GDC Stockholders. • Appointment of Member Complaint Panels. • Proposed Meeting Dates During the New Board Term. • Proposed Procedures and MOC Addendum for Non-smoking Buildings and Units. • Agenda Items for Stakeholder's Meeting with the City of Greenbelt.

To request a sign language interpreter for a board meeting, go to http://www.ghi.coop/content/interpreter-request-form, or go to the GHI Office (One Hamilton Place) or contact us by phone (301-474-4161) or fax (301-474-4006). Regular Board meetings are open to Members For more information, visit our website: www.ghi.coop

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Weird Romance at Goddard Raku Firing Workshop Challenges, Moves Audience by Kyla Hanington NASA Goddard’s MAD The- ater’s production of Weird Ro- mance demands suspension of disbelief. Featuring two one-act musicals that examine romantic love, the weird twist comes from the science fiction elements of each story. But the audience must also suspend its disbelief that, in the first act, The Girl Who Was Plugged In, the evil mastermind would want to use a different ex- ternal package (a different body) to house the personality of bag- lady P. Burke, played by the stunning Mary Estacion, rather Pottery teacher Karen Arrington stands next to the raku than just give her a bath and kiln while Janet Goldberg and Karen Morgenstern look on. fashionable clothes. Estacion’s performance is so strong she very nearly steals the Mary Estacion plays P. Burke, Sara Collins plays Delphi and Shawn show, but happily her silicon Perry plays Joe in MAD's Weird Romance. counterpart, Sara Collins, is her singing and acting match. These - Photos by Jon Gardner captivating two light up the stage as they each are used by the dastardly Isham (Don Mitchell) in his money-making scheme. Money-making for him provides the story’s tension. By the mid-point of the first act I was writing notes to my date. “I find this so sad,” I wrote, and then later, “I thought this was supposed to be a comedy!” Raku fired glazes are prized for their flashes of metalic colors He read the notes and nodded, and iridescences. stricken. At intermission we asked ourselves just why it was I was certain it was a comedy, which is how I had sold him on - Photos by Lor- attending the show with me. I raine Aldridge-Ey laid blame on the composer, Alan Menken, who did the music for the brilliant Little Shop of Hor- Karen Morgen- rors. “Little Shop of Horrors isn’t Katrina Jackson and Penny Martin are paramedics working on Mary stern, left, Michelle a comedy,” Dan said, looking at Estacion as P. Burke. LaChance, center, me perplexed. The lights dimmed, and Lisa Billing- saving me from manufacturing a for every day,” Her Pilgrim Soul him a highlight in both acts; his sley get their pot- response. And while, on balance, is a study on loving after loss. friendship, concern and love are tery ready for the Little Shop of Horrors probably Shawn Perry, who played the each in turn convincing. raku firing held by cannot be classified as a comedy, gentle caregiver to P. Burke in One of the gifts of community Greenbelt Recre- it does contain many elements of the first act, shines as Kevin theater is sitting enraptured in ation Department musical genius, and it was to our Drayton, a married man who the audience reaping the ben- on April 28. delight that both acts of Weird can’t fully give himself over to efits of other people’s hobbies, Romance do as well. Homeless his wife (the marvelous Collins) from singing to dancing to act- P. Burke breaks hearts as she and her dreams of a growing ing to playing in the pit band. sings, silly me, but I wish as family. Weird Romance, Goddard’s Music folks walk by, they’d stop and Collins is as much of a stand- and Drama Club’s Spring Show, see me, say hi. And the second out in the second act as she was continues through May 19 with act’s wonderful ode to curios- in the first. Her beautiful singing performances at the Barney & ity, Need to Know, sung by the voice and fantastic acting are a Bea Recreation Center at 8 p.m. charming Sean Morton, is the joy to experience and her char- Fridays and Saturdays and 2 perfect song to be performed at a acter in Her Pilgrim Soul brings p.m. on Sundays. More informa- NASA-affiliated theater. us some of the show’s most tion and tickets can be found at The second act, Her Pilgrim entertaining moments. Mean- madtheater.org. Soul, was a gentler take on ro- while, Barth’s exceptional acting mantic love and a much-needed abilities are on full display in antidote to the darkness of The her devastating re-creation of a Girl Who Was Plugged In. Show- woman from childhood to death, casing Cathy Barth’s exceptional exploring a range of human emo- Apply today, leave tomorrow! acting talents in the role of Nola, tion, from joy to love to loss. a character who ages “ten years Perry’s sensitive acting makes Vacation Loan Special The search is on for the 2018 Miss Greenbelts! Rate as low as 6% APR

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LUNCHEON continued from page 1 knocked on the door and intro- more than sufficient to acquire a duced herself. Williamson had scanner and get work started, but the poem on her shelves, and the further fundraising will be needed ensuing conversation persuaded to support the eventual estimated her to help out with the 25th an- $50K cost of scanning and cura- niversary booklet the paper was tion of the material. undertaking at the time. This Grateful thanks from the Event meeting put the seal on what was Coordinating Committee who, to become a lifetime of service perhaps to their surprise, became and friendship. transmuted into the board of The event was also the cul- the Greenbelt Archive Project: mination of a week-long silent President Sandy Lange, Secretary auction for the Greenbelt Archive Mary Lou Williamson, Treasurer Project, conducted initially on- JoEllen Sarff and board members line. On Sunday, the items were Peggy Higgins and Deanna Daw- displayed in the room and partici- son. Thanks to Jim Giese and pants had the opportunity to place Sandy Lange for their joint ser- more bids during the first part vices as masters of ceremonies. of the program. They responded Hats off to entertainers Cherry, enthusiastically and by the end Brodd, Larkin and Ferguson. of the event all but a handful of Special thanks to News Review items were sold. There was also staffers who turned out to help the opportunity to donate directly lug donated items – Linda Lucas, ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO to the archive. Some generous Pat Scully, Sylvia Lewis and to News Review staff and board, past and present gathered to celebrate with Mary Lou. donors did both. surprise visitor Marat Moore, Two Birds, One Stone. former staffer and board member The event had two successful now living in Tennessee. outcomes. One was to cheer Wil- Kudos to those who gave and liamson as she moved from one those who bought. All will be role to the next and the second acknowledged in a future is- to raise funds for the archive. Be- sue. For more information on tween the two forms of donation, the Greenbelt Archive Project a total of about $9,000 will have (a 501(c)(3) organization), go to been raised altogether. This is GreenbeltArchive.org.

You Can Still Help Greenbelt Archive Project Our community’s history is documented in the Greenbelt News Review and its predecessor, the Cooperator. We need to save these papers before they turn to dust. Donations can be made via PayPal or by sending a check made out to Greenbelt Archive Project to 12 Pinecrest Court, Greenbelt, MD 20770. For more information or to donate, visit greenbeltarchive.org. PHOTO BY PEGGY HIGGINS PEGGY BY PHOTO Luncheon goers had plenty of time to socialize during the meal. Over 100 attended. PHOTO BY PEGGY HIGGINS PEGGY BY PHOTO Barbara Havekost (left) and Marat Moore, former News Review board member and surprise visitor, ham it up for the camera. PHOTO BY PEGGY HIGGINS PEGGY BY PHOTO

Bidders from left, Helen Sydavar, Robyn Skolnik, Kayode Kolade, Richard Skolnik (behind) and Foluke Kolade, peruse their potential targets with care at the Silent Auction on May 6.

GREENBRIAR COMMUNITY YARD SALE Saturday, May 19, 2018 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Bus (Rain or Shine) 7600 Hanover Parkway Seniors and Customers with 301-441-1096 PHOTO BY ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO Mary Lou Williamson holds the presentation book from the News Disabilities RIDE FREE There will be up to 25 vendors present along with Review staff, with Sandy Lange looking on. concession stand and other light refreshment for sale. Thursday, May 10, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11

Twin Cats Reunited, After Decades and an Ocean Apart by Cathie Meetre

The silent auction had an Enter the Greenbelt Archive unexpected bonus for two cats. Project’s silent auction and Di- Reunited after decades apart, ana Weatherby, donor, with the the cats now live contentedly newspaper in the role of the together in the household of fickle finger of fate. Jon and Anne Gardner, both Weatherby was exploring News Review members. her home for intriguing items The story begins in England to give to the Greenbelt Ar- when the Gardners met in Dur- chive silent auction because ham in northeast England some she and her husband are plan- 25 years ago. They had decided ning a move. One of several to get married and a group of items she donated was a tall, their college friends made haste thin brown wooden cat. Anne to be at the wedding. The Gardner, perusing the catalog, friends were running too late recognized it with a start and, to put a lot of thought into a to the amusement of her family, gift so they stopped quickly at exercised the buy now option to a second-hand shop and bought immediately purchase it. It is a tall, thin, gray wooden cat. now happily re-united with its Time went by and the Gard- gray twin. They stand together ners established themselves in next to Anne’s piano and pres- PHOTO BY ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO Greenbelt, where they have ent an imperturbable front to Mary Lou Williamson poses with family members. Front row from left: Brant Jolly, raised their three children. The the other feline denizens of the Alex Jolly, Mary Lou Williamson, Tolu Kolade and Sophia Kean. Back row from left: gray cat came too. home. A happy ending after Meredith Jolly, Carolyn Jolly, Foluke Kolade, Kayode Kolade, Til Jolly and Katie Jolly. years alone. PHOTO BY PEGGY HIGGINS PEGGY BY PHOTO

PHOTO BY ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO Ed Putens assesses pottery donated by Chris Quilter Pat Scully, left, and Mary Sies, successful quilt Coyne. He was pipped to the post by Dr. Jay bidder, pose at the moment of handoff. McCarl, who bought it first. PHOTO BY ANNE GARDNER BY PHOTO Live cats check out the cat statues. visit Mary Lou Williamson, right, poses with Sandy Lange and Jim Giese. www.greenbeltnewsreview.com

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Maria’s Beauty Shop Happy Mother’s Day! Saturday, May 19th 2:00 P.M. To all moms, we say thank you for all that you do. At Southway and Crescent Road Have a Happy and Safe Mother’s Day at the bus stop 141 Centerway Rd Across from the City Office Building Greenbelt, MD. 20770 301-474-4881 MUSIC AND REFRESHMENTS Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 10, 2018 Roosevelt Democrats Host Letters continued from p.2 Maryland Legislative Update Japan has safety standards Joint Center for Housing Stud- stuff at the curb and it does not by Konrad Herling conducive to a different set of ies found that nearly half of get removed by Public Works. challenges. They have taken the American rental households pay When visitors and people search- The place to be on Friday, Delegates Tawanna Gaines, time to get it right, to test and more than 30 percent of their ing for new homes see these eye- May 18, 7:30 p.m. will be the Anne Healey and Alonzo Wash- retest, to make sure their align- income on housing, as the bulk sores, it leaves a bad impression Greenbriar Community Building ington, in concert with State ment is safe, reliable and well- of rental development is in higher on our community. Greenbelt is for anyone wanting to learn more Senator Paul Pinsky, will give constructed. Measuring success cost units. Further, the U.S. has great; it is beautiful during this about how our state delegation an in-depth report on the impact is subjective and one nation’s a shortage of 7.2 million rental season. Please do your part to made out on a wide array of of this and other key legislation, infrastructure and transportation homes affordable and available keep our Greenbelt Cooperative issues. Among many pieces of passed and not passed. As is cus- goals and standards cannot be to extremely low-income renters. Beautiful! legislation for consideration, the tomary at Roosevelt Club mem- compared with another nation’s The DC Metro area has one of Jeri Holloway District 22 delegation was active bership meetings, the delegation to determine or predict success. the higher costs of living in the in banning bump stock rifles, will provide an opportunity for For over 50 years Japan has country. While Prince George’s passing sick and safe leave leg- questions from those attending made operational various gen- County tends to be slightly more islation for employees working as well. erations of high speed bullet affordable than other parts of the for Maryland employers (which For more information, call trains connecting most regions metro area, the housing market in Governor Hogan opposed) and 202-321-4207. More information of Japan. Their society is more our community is definitely af- providing funding to schools about the club can be found at accepting of continuous develop- fected by DC. In fact, my family which yields tuition-free commu- Facebook by inserting the club’s ment and improvements in rail moved to Greenbelt several years nity colleges throughout the state. title in the search field. travel technology. The U.S. has ago because we were no longer put more emphasis on individual able to find affordable decent and personal travel, thus the au- housing in DC. My partner and tomobile; theirs has emphasized I both work full time and make moving its citizens efficiently and well over the federal minimum New Café Board Elected safely by mass transit. Japan’s wage. However, the National rail systems have Positive Train Low Income Housing Coalition Control (PTC) while many U.S. has calculated that to afford a trains do not. modest, two-bedroom rental home In a previous News Review on average in the U.S., renters letter (Feb. 22) Paul Downs stat- need to earn a wage of $21.21 ed that the Shanghai, China, per hour, $13.96 higher than the maglev loses money each year. federal minimum wage, and $9.71 So what? Our nationwide Amtrak higher than the county minimum system runs a deficit each year. wage. China states their 19-mile maglev, What I am getting at is that operational since 2004 is success- anyone can become homeless. ful in transporting riders between All it takes for some is a minor Shanghai and its Pudong interna- financial crisis, like a high health tional airport in seven minutes. care bill or a few weeks out of It meets their needs. China plans work, to spiral a household’s to construct additional maglev finances out of control, leading rail lines to better serve its citi- to the loss of a home. Not to zenry. I applaud Japan and China mention the growing epidemic of for developing and making this no-fault evictions that can create proven rail transportation technol- further barriers to obtaining hous-

ogy a reality. ing (read Evicted: Poverty and SHOBHA DUNCAN BY PHOTO Robert Snyder Profit in the American City by The newly-elected Board of Directors and Audit Committee for the New Deal Café. From left Matthew Desmond, or go see the are Dorian Winterfeld (Treasurer), Alicia Deligianis (Audit), Tom LeaMond (President), Nancy exhibit at the National Building Response to Article Melandry (Secretary), Frank Gervasi (Audit), Susan Harris and Terri Goodnow (Board) and Museum). Mike Stark (Audit). On Homeless Issue While I do not personally The homeless lady who lives know the people who are un- on the benches on Crescent Road housed in Greenbelt who are the is Tabatha. She was a teacher cause of the recent uproar, I do MilkBoy Hosts (Un)Choir Bilingual Afternoon and lived previously in a home know that each and every person On Tuesday, May 15 from 7:30 to 9 p.m., the (Un)Choir meets at At the Pond in Greenbelt. She feels safe in has a story and is a part of our the MilkBoy ArtHouse in the upstairs gallery. Doors open at 7 p.m. Friday, May 11 from 5 to 6 Greenbelt. The Greenbelt Police community. I also know, through This event is free – all are welcome. This program will feature Re- p.m. and Saturday, May 19 from check on her frequently and local my work with the National Co- spect by Aretha Franklin. 3 to 4 p.m. the Patuxent Research businesses, churches and com- alition for the Homeless, that This is a new kind of choral experience. Learn a part and sing a Refuge will offer a bilingual af- munity groups provide her with law enforcement has never, and song in harmony, all in one fun evening. (Un)Choir turns the tables ternoon at the pond for all ages. food. She is mentally ill and will never, solve homelessness. on traditional choir. No auditions, no rehearsals, no long-term com- Look for amphibians, fish and fears leaving Greenbelt to go What will solve homelessness is mitment: just show up and sing a song everyone loves. Singers will bugs while learning some Span- to a shelter. Her young teacher permanently affordable housing, get a lyric sheet; then Allison Hughes, music director for College ish words. friend, Talia, was able to con- affordable and accessible health Park Chorale, will teach two- or three-part harmony to a Public programs at the refuge vince Tabatha a few times during care and jobs that pay a living well-known song. are free. Advance registration is the winter days with extreme cold wage. Until we can guarantee This event is a partnership of the College Park Arts required: 301-497-5887. For more or snowy weather to go to the equal access to all of these, I beg Exchange, The Clarice and MilkBoy ArtHouse in Col- information visit fws.gov/refuge/ Greenbelt Holiday Inn for a few my neighbors to respond with lege Park. Patuxent. days at a time. Talia was paying compassion and humanity. for it out of her limited teacher’s Our country is facing a crisis salary and then sought help from of poverty, racial inequity and local churches and food pantry to homelessness. I would hope that assist with hotel costs and food. in a community built on a spirit This is one of the many rea- of cooperation and mutual re- sons that I live in Greenbelt spect, my fellow residents could because we are a community that see past their prejudices to find takes care of each other, no mat- solutions that work for all of ter who needs our help. our community members. Please Mary Ann Tretler visit nationalhomeless.org to learn President, St. Hugh more or find out how to be more Ladies of Charity involved. Megan Hustings The Greenbelt Farmers Market Professional Insights Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starts May 13, 113 Centerway next to Roosevelt Center Into Homelessness Keep Greenbelt Clean As both a resident of Green- Spring cleaning has arrived www.greenbeltfarmersmarket.org belt and the director of the Na- and many Greenbelt Homes, Inc. tional Coalition for the Homeless, members are sprucing up yards, I have been concerned by the attics, and other locations that commentary that has been made need attention. Most members on Facebook and other com- dispose of their trash and yard munity forums about increases waste in the appropriate way. in visible homelessness in the They call Public Works at 301- community. 474-8004 and have their items to Communities large and small, be picked up at the service side across the country, are experienc- of their home. ing an affordable housing crisis. Sadly, there are folks who put A recent study from the Harvard their trash, leaf bags and other Thursday, May 10, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 13

HIGHWAY continued from page 1 Upcoming Events At the New Deal I-495 from north of the Ameri- the 19-mile area from Route 175 Sunday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. Police Blotter can Legion Bridge to east of the to the D.C. border. Said Jordan, to noon, Deaf Group: Weekly Woodrow Wilson Bridge and the Parkway “deserves to be re- Brunch Meeting. Deaf and hear- Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, along I-270 from I-495 to I-370, spected for its original function ing people socialize together www.greenbeltmd.gov/police including the east and west I-270 as a scenic byway.” using sign language. Newcomers Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about Spurs. A managed lane is defined Greenbelt resident Aaron Mar- welcome. 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., incidents. as a measure to enhance traf- cavitch attended an open house at Greenman Festival Day 2. 5 to fic speed and safety, as well as Eleanor Roosevelt High School 6:30 p.m., Tower Green. Renais- Identity Theft a passenger window and shat- quelling air pollution. This can on April 24, where the details sance- and fantasy-inspired rock April 30, 7 a.m., 9100 block tered it on Greenbelt Road near mean a variety of options, includ- of the issue were presented to band featuring original and tra- Edmonston Road. A man at- Southway. ing lane use restrictions, and toll, the public. His assessment was ditional songs, specializing in a tempted to file his federal income A vehicle pulled up to a wom- HOV, reversible and bus lanes. that the plans are at the kick-off distinctive blend of harmonies, tax but discovered someone else an sitting in her vehicle in the The website goes on to say that stage, with few specific details diverse instruments and captivat- had already filed the taxes in 9300 block Edmonston Road. A the study will “evaluate alterna- available on possible widening or ing melodic arrangements. 6:30 his name and a tax refund had man exited and walked toward tives to accommodate existing the addition of tolls. to 8 p.m., Brinjal. Exotic rhythms already been dispersed. the woman, yelling profanities. and future traffic, improve trip There was no deliberate ad- and enchanting melodies of the Burglary She locked the doors as he began reliability, expand travel options, dressing of the Parkway and Middle East accompanied by May 1, 9 a.m., 8100 block pulling on a door handle, break- accommodate homeland security, when Marcavitch asked about beautiful belly dancers. Greenbelt Station Parkway. A ing it off. He then got back in and improve the movement of the widening, the response was Tuesday, May 15, 7 to 9:30 bathroom sink was removed from his vehicle and fled. goods and services.” that it would require “an act of p.m., Rising Star Karaoke. Come a home under construction. In regard to the Parkway, Congress.” The City of Green- out and shine as you take the May 1, 12:10 p.m., 6000 (which, according to Jordan, belt and the Four Cities Coali- New Deal stage and sing your block Springhill Lane. A man Pedestrian Struck on holds a place of great historic tion have encouraged the state favorites. State-of-the-art sound sleeping in his bedroom awoke Greenbelt Road and cultural significance) a 2012 to advocate for the expansion in equipment and expansive song when he heard noises coming A 14-year-old boy was hit by Baltimore-Washington Parkway use and funding of transit and selections. Hosted by the dynamic from the living room. A short a car around 7:30 a.m. on May Widening Feasibility Study de- alternative transportation systems Kelley Hildebrand. time later the locked door to 9 near the intersection of Green- termined that such a measure and increased hours of operation Wednesday, May 16, 7 to 9 his bedroom was kicked in by belt Road and Frankfort Drive, would “likely result in levels of for MARC trains, in place of p.m., Pub Quiz. Bring your own a man wearing dark clothes and according to Greenbelt Police traffic congestion similar to those significant highway development. team or form one on the spot. A a black mask. This intruder fled spokesperson George Mathews. experienced today” due to “an- Jordan stated the effect this step dollar from each participant forms when the resident of the home The boy was transported to Chil- ticipated regional population and “will have on the natural, so- the prize for the winning team. grabbed a nearby baseball bat. It dren’s Hospital for treatment employment growth” with the cioeconomic, cultural and built Thursday, May 17, noon to was discovered later that a video of non-life threatening injuries. resultant “magnitude of increased environments is unacceptable. 2 p.m., Mid-Day Melodies with game player and television were Mathews said the investigation is travel demand.” The Parkway is Established neighborhoods adja- Amy C Kraft. 7 to 10 p.m., Open missing. continuing. included on the National Register cent to these highway corridors Mic with Joe Harris. Vehicle Crime of Historical Places. The pro- will be negatively impacted by a Friday, May 18, 2:30 to 4 A 2012 Honda Odyssey van posed widening would impinge diminished quality of life, as will p.m., Music Makers Jam Session. stolen from the 9300 block Ed- Crash Leaves on the tract maintained by the users of the Parkway.” Bring instruments, voice and pas- monston Road on April 27, with National Park Service, this being sion for making music together keys left in the ignition and the Greenbelter Dead in an informal and supportive engine running, was recovered A fatal collision is under atmosphere. All ages and expe- on April 30 by Prince George’s investigation by Montgomery riences welcome to participate. County police in the 2900 block County Police Department. My 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Hard Swim- 52nd Avenue in Hyattsville. Huong Nguyen, of 7900 block min’ Fish. A blues quartet play- Four thefts and three attempt- of Greenbury Drive in Green- ing a range of styles covering the ed thefts from vehicles were belt, was struck and killed on country blues of Mississippi and reported. The driver’s side door May 6 at 3 a.m. on Fairland the Piedmont, the urban blues of lock of a work truck in the 5900 Road, Montgomery County. Chicago and funk-infused variet- block Cherrywood Terrace was She was 45 years old. ies with roots in New Orleans’s forced open and power tools were Detectives from the Mont- second line. removed. A radio was taken in gomery County Police Depart- Saturday, May 19, 1 to 3 p.m., the 9100 block Springhill Lane ment Collision Reconstruction Poetry Open Mic. Come express and a backpack from the 8000 Unit found that Nguyen was your inner beatnik through the block Greenbelt Station Parkway, driving a black 2006 Honda spoken word. 4 to 6 p.m., Bruce both after windows had been bro- Pilot and had a minor collision Kritt. classical guitar. 8:30 to ken out to gain access. Rear Md. with a silver 2014 Honda Pilot. 11:30 p.m., The Allman Others tag 4CX7008 was taken from the After the collision, the driv- Band. Composed of a super- 7300 block Hanover Parkway. er and a front-seat passenger group of the area’s best local Two attempted thefts from of the black Honda Pilot exited musicians, this D.C. tribute to vehicles took place in the 9100 their vehicle and were standing The Allman Brothers recreates the block Springhill Lane after win- near their car, said the report. mystery and magic of ABB clas- dows were broken out to gain The black Honda was then sics. Ghanaian percussionist and access. Another took place in the struck by a third car, a silver world beat master Nana Frimpong 6100 block Cherrywood Lane, BMW. adds a distinctive global groove where a witness observed a man The driver of the BMW PHOTO COURTESY OF 495-270 MANAGED LANES PROJECT LANES MANAGED OF 495-270 COURTESY PHOTO that makes the music fresh and rummaging through a vehicle and was charged with Driving Un- According to the State's website, the study of the highlighted area takes it to extra funky heights. who left on a bicycle when the der the Influence. He was not will evaluate alternatives to accommodate existing and future traffic, witness approached him. Nothing injured. The other driver and improve trip reliability, expand travel options, accommodate home- appeared to have been taken in passengers from all three cars land security, and improve the movement of goods and services. any of these attempts. involved were transported to Two acts of vandalism were the hospital with serious in- reported. An unknown object hit juries.

Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club of Greenbelt Health insurance, the environment, education, debt-free com- munity college, paid family and medical, leave, common sense gun regulations. Come and hear what your District 22 Maryland legislators have done in the just completed session. Delegates Tawanna Gaines, Anne Healy and Alonzo Washington plus Senator Pinsky will be updating us. Brought to you by the Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Demo- cratic Club of Greenbelt www.RooseveltClub.com

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Scouts Social Justice Law Enforcement Veterans Forum Youth Baseball Drive at Green Man Career Fair Friday For County Executive Schedule May 14 - May 19  Greenbelt Girl Scout Troop 27 The second annual regional American Legion Post 136 All games are played at Mc-  announces that this year’s Junior Law Enforcement Career Fair will host a Veterans Forum on Donald Field. (level two) Scouts are pursuing will be held on Friday, May 18 Thursday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. May 14, 6 p.m., Cubs vs. Indians  their Bronze Award. The Bronze from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Prince for all candidates running for May 15, 6 p.m., Cardinals vs. Giants Award Social Justice Drive will George’s Sports and Learning county executive, sponsored by  be held at the Green Man Fes- Complex in Landover. Anyone 21 the Prince George’s County Com- May 16, 6 p.m., O’s vs. Tigers tival on Saturday, May 12 from and older who has ever thought mission for Veterans. May 17, 6 p.m., Cardinals vs.  10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Bronze about answering the call to serve The format will consist of Indians  Award is the first major award the community as a law enforce- opening and closing statements May 18, 6 p.m., Giants vs. Tigers  in Girl Scouting and is awarded ment officer should attend this from the candidates, with ques- May 19, 11 a.m., Cubs vs. O’s  to Junior Level Girl Scouts; to free fair. Maryland-National Capi- tions from the audience presented Standings as of May 6  achieve the award, they must tal Park Police is hosting recruit- through the moderator. Betty Indians : 6-1  Giants: 6-1 organize, lead and run a special ers from more than 20 agencies Brown, a retired member of the  project that helps improve their from Maryland, Pennsylvania, D.C. National Guard and com- O’s: 4-2-1 community. This year’s group Virginia and Washington, D.C., mander of Maryland Disabled Cardinals: 2-4-1  working on the award are Sahana who will be present to answer American Veterans, will moder- Cubs: 1-5   Chaudhuri, Beatrice Marcavitch, questions about a career in law ate. Tigers: 0-6  Olivia Nickel, Veena Raj and enforcement. Applications will The purpose of the forum is  Aeryn Wesley-Hunt. be available on site. Call 301- to provide an opportunity for Free Student Ballet  These Girl Scouts have chosen 583-2400; TTY 301-699-2544 for the veteran population of Prince     to run a Social Justice Drive to more information. George’s County to learn about Offered at UMD Ballet Company M offers its      support those in need of food, the candidates and conduct a       toiletries and clothing. They are question-and-answer session to spring showcase on Sunday, May Nature Tots Program 13 at 3 p.m. in the Dance Theatre  accepting new diapers, baby address the needs and concerns      wipes, baby bottles and toiletries All About Turtles of county veterans. of The Clarice. Come enjoy a On Tuesday, May 15 from  for children and adults. They This forum is a free event culmination of Ballet Company’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Patuxent      are also accepting gently-used with open seating. For more in- work this semester. This will be a Research Refuge has a nature  clothing for infants and young formation, contact Brad Jewitt at free show of ballet, contemporary tots program for children ages 3   children, maternity clothing, busi- 240-472-9848 or bjewitt@msn. and jazz pieces. All of the work and 4. Discover the wonders of       ness and business casual clothing, com. is student choreographed and turtles in this hands-on, interac-     cookware and dinnerware. 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The show runs from of Piper (acrylic on canvas) and May 6 to June 17 and is free and There is going to be a party read” could now Second Place for her portrait open to the public. on Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m. have a few mo- Zoom In: Portrait of Andrew Everyone is invited, rain or shine. ments to enjoy a The location is the bus stop on comic book or a the corner of Southway and Cres- poet’s magazine, or cent Road. an air and space Here’s the reason for the party. magazine. At this bus stop, there is a wood- Will this be a en bench where every weekday way of saying evening sit many tired folks. “Greenbelt folks They are waiting for the bus to are compassion- take them home. I live nearby. ate and that they For 16 years, I have walked past reach out to those this bus stop. There are sev- folks who work in eral newspaper containers. One of our town?” Again, these containers – a very sturdy this is my hope yellow metal one – was empty and reason for the for some time. It used to carry completion of the the Washington Post Express project. newspaper. Do come to the One day, while I walked past reception for this the bench, a young man, someone container on May I didn’t know, looked directly at 19. And bring a

me and said, “it would be nice magazine or two. NICOLE DEWALD BY PHOTO if we had something to read.” I And, if you have Elizabeth Barber stands by the magazine thought about this. a group that would box. Second place winner “Zoom In: Portrait of Andrew” I thought about the empty be interested in Washington Post Express con- supporting this cause, write to me - Photos by Derrick Early tainer. Then, I put it together. I at [email protected]. called the Washington Post office. A man by the name of Charles Love answered the phone. I asked him if he would like to visit donate the empty container. I told him of the idea that this container would be filled with magazines – for the folks who www.greenbeltnewsreview.com would enjoy something to read while they were waiting for the bus. The container would be filled with magazines for garden- ing, food and recipes, seniors, or art and music. The reader could even take a magazine home, something to lift their spirits at the end of the day. Love very happily agreed with my idea, and generously donated the container to our community, free of charge. Nearly two years have gone Attendees look at award-winning portraits by Sally Davies. by, and the container is now JOIN US FOR repainted with a bright design. Don Hudson put on 10 coats of MOTHER’S DAY a clear protective substance to Savor succulent shield it from the weather. Rick BRUNCH culinary favorites Ransom from the Community such as Carved Prime Relations Advisory Board helped Rib with Au Jus, SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2018 to transport the box. Caramelized Apple As for the party, everyone SEATING BEGINS AT 11AM Glazed Ham, Crispy is invited: people who want to Lemon Rosemary reach out to other people, people $38 ADULTS Turkey Breast, fresh $18 CHILDREN who would like to support the omelets and waffles project, people to help supply the AGES 6-12 CHILDREN 5 made to order, refreshing container with suitable magazines & UNDER ARE FREE salads, flavorful side and people to keep an eye on the Tax and 20% Gratuity will be added to the bill. corner to be sure it remains free dishes, and a decadent from any sort of issue – such as RESERVATIONS ARE array of mouth ENCOURAGED PLEASE watering desserts litter or anything else that would CALL 301.441.3700 be expected in an open public certain to satisfy.

space. For the full detail menu, please visit our Will this container help to website. create a relaxed and warm space for the folks who wait for the buses? That is my hope. And I GREENBELT MARRIOTT like to think that the young man 6400 IVY LANE, GREENBELT, MD 20770 Sally Davies and her daughter, Piper, pose next to first who said, a little sadly “it would MARRIOTTGREENBELT.COM place winner “Almost 21: Portrait of Piper” be nice to have something to