GREENBELTTT eview News R An Independent Newspaper VOL. 66, No. 8 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 JANUARY 16, 2003 Chris Cherry Brings Creativity West Coast Gourmet Chef Gives New Life to Café To City's Recreation Program by Dorothy Sucher

by Sabine Hentrich “My sons tell me, ‘Cooking size”) and an electric wok she isn’t your profession – it’s your picked up at a yard sale. “It “Greenbelt is full of amaz- “I am a product of the Prince different field.” Cherry knew obsession,’” says Ellen Siegel, limits us, slows us down,” she ingly talented people,” ex- George’s County School system,” early on that he did not want to the new kitchen manager at the admits. “It makes operating the claimed an always-cheerful Chris he said with a chuckle. Cherry is pursue his job as a lawyer. “The New Deal Café in Greenbelt’s Café – interesting.” Cherry. Since Cherry is a play- a graduate of Oxon Hill Senior pressure and how confrontational Roosevelt Center. At the Café, Quite a change for a chef wright, musical composer, teacher High where his first job was it was just wasn’t for me; it Siegel is facing a unique new who once cooked breakfast for of musical appreciation classes shelving books at the Oxon Hill didn’t make me happy,” he said. challenge after her more than 30 Julia Child. And yet Siegel’s life for seniors, faculty member of Library Branch. Later he attended In 1992 he moved into his years as a career chef and baker has amply prepared her to meet the Shakespeare Theatre’s Master College of William and Mary in GHI home in Greenbelt and be- on the West Coast. a challenge. She’s one of those of Fine Arts (MFA) degree pro- Williamsburg, Va., where he ob- gan his career shift to the per- The New Deal, one of people who thrive on crises. gram (in conjunction with tained a degree in government. forming arts. He studied the Greenbelt’s many co-ops, serves “I’m not a good sitter,” she says. George Washington University), He then moved on to law school Alexander acting technique (a an important function as commu- “I like the stress and the hustle.” coordinator of Creative Kids at the University of Virginia, “learning method that lots of nity meeting place, eatery, music Ellen Siegel was born and Camp and one of Greenbelt’s where he graduated in 1986. He performing artists take. It helps venue and gallery for local art- grew up in the Washington, D.C., Recreation Coordinators – to practiced law for a litigation firm people perceive and set aside ists. But the Café perpetually area, the youngest of two daugh- mention just some of his current in Washington, D.C. until he quit habits that impede their best per- hovers on the brink of financial ters of Pearl and the late Irving accomplishments – he undoubt- the profession in 1992. formance,” he explained) for collapse and the cooking facili- Siegel of Ridge Road. In the edly qualifies as one of these “I was always interested in three years. He now is the acting ties can be charitably described sixties, at the age of 17, she took amazingly talented people. politics and government because instructor in the Alexander tech- as “improvised.” Even a restau- off for California and remained The story of Cherry’s artistic of my dad but I was [also] al- nique for the Shakespeare rant range and hood are lacking there for over 30 years, working career is as interesting as it is un- ways interested in theater and Theatre’s MFA program, where and much of the cooking is as a chef at a number of restau- usual. Cherry was born in Texas music.” According to Cherry, it he teaches in addition to his done two nights a week in the rants in the San Francisco Bay and grew up in a family of five. was a combination of things that full-time commitment at the Community Center kitchen. area, Marin County and Los An- His father was a politician. When kept him from heading straight Community Center. (Cherry has As for the rest, “Give me a geles. Last July she moved to Cherry was six years old, his fam- into a career in the performing also taught acting at Catholic hot plate and I’m good to go!” Greenbelt to be with her mother, ily moved to Prince George’s arts. One of them was that his University in Washington, D.C. declares Siegel, who cooks soups who turns 80 next week. County after his father became older brother had studied theater and Manhattanville College in and other items at the Café on a When Ellen announced her the administrative assistant to a and music and Cherry wanted to couple of electric griddles U.S. Senator from Texas. “strike out on my own into a See CHERRY, page 5 (“they’re not even commercial See SIEGEL, page 12

ACE Reading Club Seeks Reading Club Hosts City Council Honors Pitkin Writing Contest Members in Grades K-12 The ACE Reading Club, es- For Decades of Service The ACE (Advisory Committee The ACE Reading Club is tablished by the Greenbelt Advi- by Virginia Beauchamp on Education) Reading Club has hosting a High School Poetry sory Committee on Education been visiting Greenbelt schools and Short Fiction Contest for (ACE) and funded through a Former 23rd dis- over the past month, reintroducing students in grades 9 through 12 grant from the Governor’s Office trict Delegate Joan the club to students. The club (see details in a separate article). of Crime Control and Prevention, Pitkin, who served in held school assemblies in The ACE Reading Club is is hosting a High School Poetry the Maryland state Springhill Lake Elementary voluntary and open to all and Short Fiction Contest. This legislature for 24 School and Greenbelt Middle Greenbelt students grades K contest is open to all high years, was warmly School where the students were through 12 or children residing school students (grades 9 praised by members very excited to learn how they in the city. It is designed to in- through 12) who are residing in of the Greenbelt City could join. Liz Murray, coordina- spire and encourage students to Greenbelt or attending a school Council at the Janu- tor of the ACE Reading Club, read and enjoy books, develop a in Greenbelt. ary 13 regular coun- visited several Greenbelt Elemen- life long interest in reading and Registration forms and contest cil meeting. She was tary School classrooms to speak explore a basic skill for success. guidelines can be requested from present to receive with the students about possible The committee wants to send the the student’s English teacher, council’s parting gift Reading Club activities and the message that “reading is fun!” school librarian or by contacting in recognition of her television project. The television Anyone interested in the ACE Liz Murray at the ACE Reading devoted service to PHOTO BY BEVERLY PALAU BY BEVERLY PHOTO project allows the students to read Reading Club, book review pack- Club (High School Contest), City the city of more Former Delegate Joan Pitkin receives ac- a book of their choice and write ets, the High School Poetry and of Greenbelt, 25 Crescent Road, than two decades. colades from the Greenbelt City Council. a short book review. The students Short Fiction Contest or addi- Greenbelt, MD 20770. Winning She had unavoidably are then videotaped reading their tional information should contact entries will be presented by the missed the January 5 council re- also took the lead on review and that tape is aired on Liz Murray, ACE Reading Club student authors at a Winner’s ception for all Greenbelt’s former teleworking, another issue of im- the City of Greenbelt’s cable coordinator, at 301-345-6660 or Reading, which is to be taped representatives because of the portance to the city. channel at a later date. [email protected]. and aired on the City of heavy snowfall on that day, “My heart is really here in Greenbelt’s local cable channel. which, since she is on crutches Greenbelt,” Pitkin said. She All entries should be sent to Liz following a recent knee opera- commented on her constructive Murray/ACE Reading Club (High tion, made the possibility of driv- relationship over the past two What Goes On School Contest) at the above ad- ing too treacherous. decades with five different may- Monday, January 20, dress. Entries must be received Since her defeat in the 2002 ors – Gil Weidenfeld, Richard City and GHI offices closed for Dr. Martin Luther no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, election, when the 23rd district Pilski, Richard Castaldi, King, Jr. birthday. March 28. delegation was diminished by Antoinette Bram and now Davis. Tuesday, January 21, Winners will be announced one member through redistrict- She quoted a state office worker 6 p.m., Playground meeting, Springhill Lake play- on Friday, April 18 through the ing, she has been appointed by as describing the “old” 23rd dis- ground. local cable channel, local news- Prince George’s County Execu- trict as the most active in the 7 p.m., ACE meeting, Municipal Building. paper and City of Greenbelt web tive Jack Johnson as paid con- state in generating and respond- Wednesday, January 22, site. All participants will be in- sultant to serve as the county’s ing to legislation. “I’m proud 8 p.m., Senior Citizen Advisory Committee meeting, vited to the ACE Reading Club lobbyist during the legislative of the activism,” Pitkin said. Community Center. Reception held at the end of the session in Annapolis. Davis said that a plaque will Thursday January 23, school year. Mayor Judith Davis praised soon be installed dedicating to the 7:30 p.m., Advisory Committee on Trees, Community The ACE Reading Club is Pitkin and the “old” 23rd district “old” 23rd district representatives Center. also looking for sponsors to con- team for their “phenomenal” rep- the two star magnolias near the 7:30 p.m., GHI Board meeting, GHI Boardroom. tribute merchandise certificates, resentation of the city’s interests. main entrance to the Greenbelt Saturday, January 25, cash prizes and T-shirts for the “They were very much on Community Center. She also pre- 9 a.m. to noon, Electronics Recycling, Buddy Attick contest. People interested in be- Greenbelt’s side,” the mayor said. sented Pitkin with a miniature Park. coming a sponsor should contact She particularly praised Pitkin model of the building itself, one Liz Murray at 301-345-6660 or for her representation on health of a series now being offered for email [email protected]. and social service issues. Pitkin sale by the Greenbelt Museum.

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A Review City Notes The Old Curmudgeon The week of January 6 the “Nunsense” Is a Nonesuch horticulture crew pruned trees and shrubs on Hanover Parkway, by Sabine Hentrich mulched and covered beds on Southway, planted liriope in the “Nunsense,” a musical median strips near the Co-op and comedy by Dan Goggin, cut logs from trees into firewood opened on Friday at the and left them for citizen use. Greenbelt Arts Center. The parks crews continued Those who take their faith collection of leaves and Christ- too seriously and never mas trees at the drop-off loca- joke about it should stay tions, painted two spring ani- away from this show, espe- mals, removed the wooden arts cially if they’re Roman figures in Roosevelt Center after Catholic. However, people the New Year’s Eve celebration, of all faiths who enjoy installed a turf blanket at laughing at anything, in- From left, Laura Mastroianni, Verlene Schrom Hills Park, installed new cluding themselves, will Biddings Goho, Barbara Ying, Dory benches and a trash can at love these two hours of Cunningham, and Amelia Montiero dance Springhill Lake Recreation Cen- simple, silly fun with in Nunsense. ter and installed fences at Goggin’s hit musical. Windsor Green and Schrom Hills The musical originally pre- telling the story of the path that Parks. miered in New York City in De- led her to become a nun. Ying The streets crew repaired pot- cember 1985 and ran for a was great at bringing out the holes on Northway and on the record-setting eight years off sarcasm in the tale of how her path at the Buddy Attick Park, Broadway. It was, in fact, so parents fell into the River repaired and cleaned salt spread- popular that it sparked four se- Thames while trying to cross on ers and plows which were used quels by the same author/com- a tightrope. on Sunday, cleaned storm drains ©2003 PARKER J. I. "It's called the New Deal Café, but it poser and was made into a film. In a role where it is easy to and underpasses and substituted serves nouveau cuisine!" Jeffrey Lesniak skillfully di- overact, Ying managed to walk for the Greenbelt Connection rected the Arts Center’s version as that fine line between good fun driver. well as conducted the live band. and ludicrousness. But her down- Openings Available In Adult Ed. Classes Like Goggin, Lesniak enjoyed a fall was her soft voice. Sometimes Arboretum Features Registration was held for day evenings from 7 to 9:30 Catholic education and has many it could not be heard over the Bonsai Silhouettes Adult Education Classes at p.m. and begin on Monday, Janu- fond memories of real-life nuns boisterous live music. Eleanor Roosevelt High School ary 27. The elegant silhouettes of de- (who Goggin claimed inspired Amelia Montiero and Laura on Monday, January 13 and There is still room in many of ciduous bonsai are featured in his musical). Lesniak dedicated Mastroianni, as Sister Robert Wednesday, January 15. Adult the classes for students. Late the free annual exhibit at the the show to Catholics he’s Anne and Sister Mary Leo, re- Education classes include ABE registration will be held on Janu- U.S. National Arboretum’s Na- known who have shown him that spectively, complemented the en- Reading classes, Pre-GED and ary 27. Go to room 221 at tional Bonsai and Penjing Mu- “Catholicism and humor are not semble in every way. Montiero all levels of ESL classes. Ses- Roosevelt if interested in any of seum. Bonsai winter silhouettes mutually exclusive.” was convincing in the role of the sions meet Monday and Wednes- these classes. The comedy follows the youngest and most sexual of the will be exhibited January 18 to fundraising efforts of five sisters nuns, who had joined the con- 26 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. who need money to bury four of vent because of a troubled past Visit www.usna.usda.gov or call their fellow nuns who died of in Brooklyn. Her interaction with 202-245-4523 for information. food poisoning at their convent. the audience was marvelous and Rotary Club of Greenbelt The whole setup and plot are, of she kept her character just as Greenbelt CARES course, completely over the top. fresh and naughty as she is sup- During the week of January 6, You Are Invited to Join Us – It is, however, so artfully exagger- posed to be, to contrast with her Judye Hering held registration for ated and cleverly put together that fellow sisters. the winter session GED course. Every Thursday 7:45 a.m. for Breakfast! even people who rarely frequent Mastroianni, as the ballet-danc- GED I reviews basic skills, and At the Marriott Hotel on Ivy Lane the theater would enjoy this ing nun, impressed the audience GED II prepares students to take show. (If this sounds at all like with her rendition of “The Dying the GED test and includes a re- For Lots of Fun, Food and Fellowship Whoopi Goldberg’s “Sister Act,” Nun,” which, among other pieces, view of algebra, geometry and Please give blood at our January 31st Blood Drive think again – this musical is far she choreographed herself. English composition. The course, held in the Municipal From 9am–3pm at Doctors Hospital. more intelligent and inspiring.) The musicians, who interacted Call 301-552-8060 for an appointment. Dory Cunningham, as Sister with the audience and actors, Building, will run for 10 weeks. Mary Amnesia (who later remem- played well and were a great as- Six students enrolled in the bers her real name to be Mary set to the show. They were ap- course. WE NEED YOU!! Paul) was especially fabulous as propriately dressed as priests. Wendy Wexler interviewed Call Jennifer Jones (301) 441-4770 the immature and dim member Jeffery Lesniak conducted Victor students at Eleanor Roosevelt of the quintet. She had two Medina on the piano, Keith High School as participants in scenes in which she was able to Miller and Christine Wells on the Teen Discussion Group. The prove just how talented an actor other keyboards, and Jack Esham new eight-week group will dis- and singer she is. The first was on the drums and other percus- cuss a wide variety of topics in- Greenbelt an audience quiz she held in sion. Unfortunately, since the Arts cluding school success, dealing which she had to improvise Center is pretty small, live mu- with stress, anger management quite a bit, in response to the sic can get a bit loud. and goal setting. News Review audience’s input. She was never Tom Zanner, the Arts Center’s AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER frazzled and always came up lighting designer, did a great job, OLD GREENBELT 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 with a clever comeback. The as always. The set was simple [email protected] second was when she performed and appropriate. Since the actors THEATRE 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 a song as a ventriloquist. The dance and sing much of the puppet, which represented the time, a bulky, beautiful set would Week of January 17 Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 stereotype of an unreasonably not work. The Pianist (R) Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 strict nun, commented on what it One cannot say too much about Friday President Emeritus, 1985- takes to be a servant of God. this show without spoiling the fun. *5:00, 8:00 Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 While listening to the puppet’s Anyone who can enjoy some mis- Saturday Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 crude remarks, Sister “Amnesia” chievous humor about nuns and *2:00, *5:00, 8:00 News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 reacted as if childishly shocked. the Catholic Church must see it. STAFF Sunday & Monday Hopi Auerbach, Suzanne Batra, Virginia Beauchamp, Laura Beckert, Judy Bell, Margaret The audience roared at It’s a great way to lift one’s spirits *2:00, *5:00, 7:45 Benjamin, Judi Bordeaux, Sharon Carroll, Sue Curtis, Pat Davis, Thelma deMola, Eileen Cunningham’s skillful skit. on a cold January day. Farnham, Thomas Fishbeck, Bob Garber, Al Geiger, Bernina Giese, James Giese, Judy Tuesday - Thursday The audience also seemed to Performances will continue Goldstein, Eve Gresser, Patty Heil, Sabine Hentrich, Solange Hess, Barbara Hopkins, *5:00, 7:45 Elizabeth Jay, Dennis Jelalian, Tom Jones, Julia Kender, Suzanne Krofchik, Meta Lagerwerff, enjoy Cunningham’s beautiful Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays *These shows at $4.00 Pam Lambird, Sandra Lange, Betsy Likowski, Maria del Mar Lopez,Marilyn Low, Lucie voice. Cunningham, however, through February 1 at 8 p.m., 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 Mac Kinnon, Pat McCoy, Cathy Meetre, Emma Mendoza, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, John was not the only great singer on with two Sunday matinees on 129 Centerway Mortenson, Alice Murray, Nick Mydra, Diane Oberg, Millie O’Dea, I.J. Parker, Linda Paul, stage. Verlene Biddings Goho, January 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. www.pgtheatres.com Leonie Penney, Eileen Peterson, Carol Ready, Jane Rissler, Altoria Bell Ross, Sandra who played Sister Mary Hubert, Surber Smith, Barbara Starbird, Dorothy Sucher, Helen Sydavar, Joanne Tucker, David

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extraordinary singing talent. BUSINESS MANAGER: Ron Wells 301-474-4131 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Goho’s rendition of the hysteri- ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○Videos DVDs CIRCULATION (Core of Greenbelt): Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 cal song, “I Am Holier Than GREENBELT VIDEO Thou,” would have earned Aretha BOARD OF DIRECTORS Franklin’s r-e-s-p-e-c-t. 301-441-9446 James Giese, president; Eileen Farnham, vice president; Diane Oberg, treasurer; Mary Moien, secretary; Virginia Beauchamp, Barbara Hopkins, and Judy Bell. Although the other three nuns 114 Centerway, Roosevelt Center were very good in their roles, Mon-Fri 3-9pm Sat 11am-9pm Sun 12-6pm DEADLINES: Letters, articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may be they could not compete with mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) Special Orders for All Occasions or brought to our office in the Community Center 15 Crescent Road during office hours. Cunningham’s and Goho’s Mail subscriptions—$32/year. voices. Barbara Ying as Mother We Can Find It Superior (Sister Mary Regina) New Titles Every Week Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. was very funny, especially in Copying Faxing OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m.

GNR 011603 print.pmd 2 1/18/2003, 11:45 AM Thursday, January 16, 2003 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Explore Meditation Explorations Unlimited pre- sents Luisa Montero-Diaz, Community Events teacher of The Insight Meditation Our sympathy to the Schultz Community of Washington, on Friends of New Deal Golden Age Club Computer “How To” family of Research Road on the Friday, January 24. Montero-Diaz by Bunny Fitzgerald Using a computer causes files death of Alan’s wife, Michael’s Café Arts Organize mother, Bryn Schultz on January has been practicing meditation The first organizational meet- The Golden Age Club began to be created on the computer. for 12 years and teaching since the New Year with the installa- But how does one find, view, 14. Arrangements were not final ing of Friends of New Deal Café in time for notice in this week’s 1995. She completed a three-year Arts (FONDCA) will take place tion of officers on January 8. delete and organize all those Community Dharma Leadership Karen Haseley of the Recreation files? On Friday, January 24, News Review. on Monday, January 27 at 8 p.m. Condolences to Donald training program sponsored by at the New Deal Café in Dept. was the installing officer. Mary Camp will show how in a Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Newly-installed officers are: Greenbelt Internet Access Brooks of Empire Place on the Roosevelt Center. Anyone inter- death of his grandmother, who She currently teaches a weekly ested in helping to support the President – Ellie Rimar; 1st Vice Cooperative’s (GIAC) free class, meditation class in Takoma Park President – Micki Wiedenfeld; “How to Manage Your Computer raised him. arts at the New Deal Café is wel- Congratulations to Dr. J.P. and leads day-long and weekend come. FONDCA is looking for 2nd Vice President – Ima Davis; Files - Part 1.” The lecture will retreats in the Washington area. Recording Secretary – Bunny be at the Community Center, 15 Dubey of Lastner Lane, who was people who want to help with recently identified as a top re- Montero-Diaz will be explor- programs such as concerts or Fitzgerald; Treasurer – Robert Crescent Road, Dining Hall 2 ing the technique of meditation, Terrell; Corresponding Secretary from 7 to 8 p.m. For further in- searcher in the nation in the dis- work on publicity or fundraising. cipline of plant and animal sci- its simplicity and power. People FONDCA was recently founded – Rachel Algaze. formation, call GIAC’s voice mail will learn how meditation in- The 50/50 winners were at 301-419-8044. Registration is ence. to provide financial and volun- The author of 1,000 articles, volves relaxing and focusing the teer support for the performing, Tonia Fike and Paul Rall. Shirley unnecessary, but to reserve a attention on the present moment. Hibbs won the Name Tag draw- copy of the handouts call GIAC Dubey was the only veterinarian visual and literary arts at the to make the list of the Thomson Meditation also helps to reduce New Deal Café. Patrons of the ing. Two guests were welcomed by Wednesday, January 22. This stress by allowing individuals to – Dorothy Walsh and Jim Dob- class is open to all. Institute for Scientific Informa- New Deal Café who would like tion. relax, slow down, ease the mind to help it continue and expand bins. and access a state of calmness Travel committee chair John Army Pvt. LaShaw E. Gibson its arts programs, should come Big Fat Greek Dance has graduated from basic combat that can be quite healing. out on January 27 and find out Taylor announced the trip to the Party on Sunday Montero-Diaz will be introducing Spy Museum on January 28. Lori training at Fort Jackson in Co- what FONDCA is all about. To Seen the movie? Now do the a particular form of meditation Moran reported a trip to hear lumbia, S.C. learn more, call 301-474-2192. dance! The Greek Dance Group called Vipassana or insight medi- Charlie Proze on March 27. During nine weeks of train- of Greenbelt, which has resumed tation, including theory and ex- There is a fee for these trips. ing, Gibson received instruction At the Library its class and social activities, will perimental exercises. Ernie Varda stated a park ranger in drill and ceremony, marching, Monday, January 20 – Librar- be hosting an open house this Explorations Unlimited is a will speak at the January 22 rifle marksmanship, armed and ies closed. Martin Luther King, Sunday at their usual time and speaker series held every Friday meeting, Bingo on January 29 unarmed combat, map reading, Jr. Birthday. meeting place in the Greenbelt from 1 to 3 p.m. at the and Tom Moran will bring the field tactics, military courtesy, Tuesday, January 21, 7 p.m. Community Center’s dance studio Greenbelt Community Center. membership up to date on the the military justice system, Cliffhangers for ages 5 to 8. from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission This presentation will be held in new income tax rules in Febru- physical fitness, basic first aid Wednesday, January 22, 10:15 to the event is free, but since re- the Senior Classroom. Everyone ary. and the Army’s history, tradition a.m. and 11 a.m. Cuddletime for freshments will be served during is welcome to attend and ques- The club was saddened by and core values. She also re- ages 12 to 24 months with the dance intermission, those at- tions are encouraged. Call 301- the death of Hilda Orleans ceived special training in human caregiver. Registration required. tending are requested to bring 397-2208 for more information. Yontz, a longtime member. relations. Gibson is the daugh- Thursday, January 23, 10:15 along a contribution in the form Now is the time to pay dues ter of Brenda Gibson of a.m. Drop-In Storytime for ages 3 of a snack or non-alcoholic drink for 2003. The club always wel- Edmonston Terrace. Sierra Club Meets to 5. to share with the rest of the group. comes new members. Many Join the Sierra Club of 11:15 a.m. Toddler Time for At the open house event, regu- thanks to the outgoing officers Greenbelt and other concerned two-year olds with caregiver. lar class members will perform Invasive Plants – Out! and committees for all their hard environmentalists to hear about dances from various parts of work and dedication the past The GHI Woodlands Commit- the most important conservation Greece, and guests are invited to Local Blood Supply year. tee will be removing invasive issues facing the general assem- join in. No partner is required, plants from Parcel W on Sunday, bly this session. A legislative is- Still Critically Low since all the dances will be line January 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. sues forum is planned for Tues- The regional office of the Simplicity Group dances, some of which will be Meet at the corner of Research day, January 28 from 7 to 8:30 American Red Cross, which is- Meets Wednesday easy enough for newcomers to and Greenhill. Parcel W is on p.m. at the Greenbelt police sta- sued an urgent call for blood do- Interested in simplifying life? pick up quickly. Some of the the west side of Research Road tion, 550 Crescent Road. The nors earlier this month, reports Tired of running on empty and dances reflect the multicultural and north of Greenhill. For more presentation will focus on infor- that the area’s blood supply re- want to discuss ways to deepen influences of other countries in information, contact Jonathan mation about the latest environ- mains low. The blood supply is the meaning of life? There is a the region. Murray at 301-345-7933. mental issues and about action still insufficient to meet all hos- group for that. A new Voluntary citizens can take. For more infor- pitals’ requirements for blood. Simplicity Circle is forming in PRELIMINARY AGENDA mation call the Sierra Club office All eligible and new donors are Greenbelt. There are several in- MEETING OF THE at 301-277-7111. urged to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE terested people, but the group is (1-800-448-3543) to make an ap- looking for a few more members BOARD OF DIRECTORS pointment to donate blood. who want to get together and Thursday, January 23, 2003 GHI Notes Nationally, the Red Cross says discuss various mechanisms for GHI Board Room – 7:30 p.m. GHI’s offices will be closed blood banks are facing a critical making life less stressful and Monday, January 20 in obser- shortage of blood. In many parts more meaningful. The group vance of Martin Luther King, Jr. of the country, there is less than will run for eight sessions. The GHI Key Agenda Items Day. For emergency mainte- a two-day supply. maximum group size is 12. • Member Request for Exception – 58G Ridge Road nance that day call 301-474- The next Greenbelt blood Come to an organizational meet- 6011. drive is set for February 25, from • Fee Reallocations – Finance Committee Presentation to ing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Board The Member and Community 2 - 8 p.m. at the Municipal January 22 at the New Deal Café. Building. The Rotary Club is • Over-expenditure on Medical/Dental Benefits Relations Committee will meet To learn more, contact Lore • Schedule a Stakeholders Session January 21 at 7:30 p.m. sponsoring a blood drive January Rosenthal by email at The next board of directors 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Doc- [email protected] or meeting will be January 23 at tors Hospital. Call 301-552- 301-570-7557. 7:30 p.m. 8060 for an appointment The next pre-purchase semi- Regular board meetings are open to members. nar will be Monday, January 27 at 7:15 p.m. All meetings will be held in NOTICE TO GHI MEMBERS the GHI Board Room. Greenbelt Boys and Girls Club Members are always welcome GUTTER CLEANING & to attend committee and board meetings. SPRING LEAF REMOVAL PROGRAMS The wintry weather has hampered the progress of gutter clean- SOCCER ing on GHI homes. However, the majority of units within the community have been cleaned. The following addresses will be done the week of January 20th, as weather permits. Greenbelt Ages 5-17 Arts Center Register at the following locations: • 1 through 12 courts Plateau Place announces • 56 through 73 courts Ridge Road Auditions for Greenbelt Youth Center • 1 & 3 & 5 through 15 courts Laurel Hill Road Wed., Jan. 22, 7-8pm • 19 through 22 courts Hillside Road The Tempest Sat., Jan. 25, 10-11am • 1 through 9 courts Research Road by William Shakespeare Thurs., Jan. 30, 7-8pm Scheduled updates will be published in the Greenbelt News Directed by Stephen Cox If you are new to the Club, please bring: small picture, proof Review. The contact supervisor for the program is Paul Hill. Monday - Wednesday, He can be reached at 301-474-4161. Jan. 20, 21 & 22 at 7:30 p.m. of residency, birth certificate or passport, sports fee of $65 pay- 6-13 men and 3-10 women able by cash, check or money order. Don't forget to ask about The weather conditions that have occurred over the past two Cold readings from the script. family discounts. months have considerably slowed down the removal of leaves Those auditioning for Ariel from common areas. To date leaves have been picked up should be prepared to sing & For more information, call our 24 hour voicemail at 301-794- from approximately 60 percent of the common areas. The move. Performances 0100. COACHES ARE NEEDED! Please call to have an ap- GHI maintenance staff will continue to remove leaves as the weather permits. April 25 - May 17 plication mailed to you. 301-441-8770 for info/directions

GNR 011603 print.pmd 3 1/18/2003, 11:45 AM Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, January 16, 2003 M-NCPPC Sponsors Recital/Drama Will Interfaith Service Obituaries SMARTlink Service Remember Dr. King Honors Dr. King To better serve the public, The On Sunday morning, January The Community Ministry of Maryland-National Capital Park 19, noted area singer and actor Prince George’s County, a non- Eve Simonson For example, she organized and and Planning Commission’s (M- Karl Gipson joins with pianist profit group in its 29th year of Former ran the first-ever national work- NCPPC) Prince George’s County David Chapman in presenting a helping needy people, will hold Greenbelter shop in SPSS (a statistical analy- Department of Parks and Recre- “recital-drama about the life, its 21st annual county-wide inter- Eve Simon- sis package used especially in ation is implementing a new pro- achievements and memory of Dr. faith worship service to commemo- son, 76, of the social sciences), and made gram called SMARTlink. Martin Luther King, Jr.” This rate the life and legacy of the Rev. DeKalb, Ill., 11 videotapes for teaching SPSS SMARTlink will allow people portrayal will be featured at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. died Tuesday, that are sold across the country. to register for classes and activities 10 a.m. service at Paint Branch The program will take place August 13, She was elected to the Platinum via touch-tone telephone or com- Unitarian Universalist Church in on January 19 at 7 p.m. in the 2002, at St. Club (the top 20 users of SPSS puter (with Internet access) 24 Adelphi, 3215 Powder Mill Cheverly United Methodist Alexius Medi- in the world). hours a day. It is anticipated Road, just south of Cherry Hill Church at 2801 Cheverly Av- cal Center in A longtime member of the people will be able to use Road. All are welcome to attend. enue in Cheverly. Hoffman Estates, Ill. Mayfield Congregational Church SMARTlink to register for classes A Washington, D.C. resident The Community Ministry co- Born April 2, 1926 in Oak (U.C.C.), she served as moderator, from the Winter/Spring 2003 for the past 25 years, Gipson ordinates faith-based and other Park, Ill., she attended school in treasurer, newsletter editor, presi- Guide to Park and Recreation studied at the Los Angeles Con- volunteers in providing direct Oak Park and graduated from the dent of Women’s Fellowship, and Classes and Activities. servatory of Music and Arts, services and operates the Answer University of Illinois, Urbana, historian. She was a longtime SMARTlink was designed to Hunter College in New York City Center, an online information and with honors in mathematics in member of Altrusa, where she be helpful – it is fast, efficient, se- and the University of Vienna. He referral service. (See http:// 1948. served as president and treasurer, cure and convenient. Users can toured Europe in a production of www.cmpgc.org for further infor- Tragedy struck early in her and she was on the board of di- register for a class at any time – “Porgy and Bess” during the mation.) life. Her father, hit with poison rectors of DeKalb County Farm- day or night – from home, office early 1970s. The program’s theme is gas in World War I that dam- land Foundation. Three years or anywhere there is access to a David Chapman’s current po- “United We Stand ... Together aged his lungs, died at age 38. ago she was honored as a touch-tone telephone or an sitions include teaching piano at We Stand.” It will include rep- He left a widow with five chil- Woman of Accomplishment. Internet connection. They will re- the Landon School in Bethesda, resentatives from various congre- dren age 15 and younger. Eve’s She is survived by her hus- ceive immediate confirmation of pianist and assistant conductor of gations across the county. Rev. mother went to work full-time in band, Cliff, of DeKalb; four acceptance to a class or have their the Washington Civic Opera Rachel Wangen-Hoch of St. John a factory while Eve – age 11 – daughters, Laura (Ray Pudwill) name put on a waiting list if the Chorus and interim music direc- Evangelical Lutheran Church of took over the grocery shopping Simonson of Plymouth, Minn., class is full. Payment for classes tor and pianist for Paint Branch Riverdale will perform as soloist. and cooking the evening meal. Linda (Bill Brown) Simonson of will be made via credit or debit Unitarian Universalist Church. The men’s choir of Christ United At that point Eve vowed that re- Bowie, Md., Jenny (Roger) Burke card. He holds degrees and perfor- Methodist Church, Aquasco, The gardless of what happened, she of Athens, Ga., and Judy (David) Before using the system, people mance diplomas in piano perfor- Voices of A New Generation from was going to enjoy life as long Maffitt of University City, Mo.; a must register as SMARTlink cli- mance from the Peabody Conser- Hemingway Memorial AME as she lived. That is exactly son, Carl (Ardis) Simonson of ents at one of the commission’s 37 vatory and the Eastman School Church, District Heights and oth- what she did. DeKalb; a sister, Helen (Bill) community centers or other staffed of Music in Rochester, N.Y. ers will also be featured. She married Cliff Simonson in Hobson of Eldred; a brother, commission recreation facility in where he was concerto soloist The keynote speaker is Rev. 1948. They had five children. Harold (Evelyn) Lind of Sun Prince George’s County. Docu- and served as opera coach (in Dr. William Robert Porter, civil Four were born in Washington, City, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and mentation with proof of identity, both conservatories). rights activist and community D.C., and one was born in several nieces and nephews. residency and age is required. leader. There is no charge for Guyana, South America, where Funeral services were held in Each member of a family needs to Volunteer Readers the program, but a freewill offer- Cliff was carrying out a wetlands August. A memorial fund is es- be registered as a SMARTlink cus- Needed for "Ear" ing will go to support the on-go- soil survey under the Technical tablished in care of Quiram-Sy- tomer, so each needs to stop by Volunteer readers are being re- ing work of Community Minis- Assistance Program for Underde- camore Funeral Home, 1245 with documentation. Once this cruited by the Metropolitan try Services for the needy. veloped Countries. The family Somonauk St., Sycamore, IL step is completed, bar codes and Washington Ear, Inc. to record then moved to Greenbelt. 60178. PIN numbers allowing access into newspapers and magazines for Baha'i Faith During the 17 years the chil- the SMARTlink system will be free telephone access by visually "O My Friend in Word! Ponder dren were young, Mrs. Simonson mailed to the home. impaired and print-disabled awhile. Hast thou ever heard was very active in community Acceptable proof of identity in- that friend and foe should abide Hoyer Launches people. Volunteers are asked to in one heart? Cast out then the affairs. She was a leader in start- cludes driver’s license or MVA ID read at least two hours once a stranger, that the Friend may ing a kindergarten program and a A Whip Website card, passport, resident/alien card, week or two hours every other enter His home." foreign language program in On the opening day of the school ID card, military ID card or weekend. An audition is re- -Baha'i Sacred Writings Greenbelt’s Center School and 108th Congress, Democratic other government-issued ID. quired. For more information, Greenbelt Baha’i Community also served as treasurer for those Whip Steny Hoyer launched a For more information about call the office Monday through P.O. Box 245 programs. She helped bring a new Democratic Whip website at registering as a SMARTlink client, Friday at 301-681-6636. The of- Greenbelt, MD 20770 public library to Greenbelt. For democraticwhip.house.gov. The call M-NCPPC Public Affairs Of- 301-345-2918 301-220-3160 fice address is 35 University Information about the Baha’i Faith is on the 10 years she was the 4-H leader website features resources for fice at 301-699-2407; TTY 301- Boulevard East, Silver Spring. World Wide Web at http://www.bahai.org/ for the Greenbelt Cloverbuds, the Members of Congress and their 699-2544 or read about the pro- club that she started. She was staffs, as well as the press and gram on M-NCPPC’s web site, circulation manager for the News public. www.pgparks.com. Review and was a member of The new Democratic Whip Greenbelt Community Church. website posts scheduling informa- Paint Branch Unitarian As the children approached tion associated with House floor Universalist Church their college years Mrs. activity, in addition to other leg- 3215 Powder Mill Road, Simonson went to work at islative, member and press re- Beltsville/Adelphi (301-937-3666) nearby NASA. She was soon put sources. It highlights a Floor Welcomes you to our open, Feature each week to provide nurturing community in charge of the OGO series (or- January 19, 10 a.m. biting weather satellites). She Democratic positions on legisla- "Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr." worked there until her husband tion coming to the Floor or other A program of song and text with was hired by the Northern Illi- policies important to the Demo- singer/actor Karl Gipson and nois University (NIU) Geography cratic caucus. pianist David Chapman Department. Barbara Wells and Back in Illinois, she began Jaco B. ten Hove, work in computer services, soon co-ministers becoming manager of the infant user services group, a position MASS SCHEDULE: she held for most of her 21 years Sunday 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. at NIU. Under her innovative Saturday 5 p.m. leadership, the group became one of the top user services groups in Daily Mass: As announced the U.S. and Canada. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. Mrs. Simonson taught many Rev. Thomas F. Crowley, Pastor different short courses. She was Rev. R. Scott Hurd, Pastoral Associate a guest lecturer in graduate re- Part Time Ministry search courses in several NIU de- partments. She brought national ST. HUGH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH recognition to NIU several times. 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Md. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Greenbelt Community Church 301-474-9410 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST SUNDAY Children and Adults Catholic Hillside & Crescent Roads Bible Study 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am Community Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE Mon. Disciple Bible Study 7:00 p.m. of Greenbelt Sunday Worship www.gbgm-UMC.org/mowatt Tues. Lectionary Study 8:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. MASS Daniel Hamlin, Pastor Sundays 10 A.M. Rev. DaeHwa Park, Pastor "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, Municipal Building Jan 19, Sermon: "Drawn to the Lord" Human Relations Day the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." Contemporary Worship

GNR 011603 print.pmd 4 1/18/2003, 11:45 AM Thursday, January 16, 2003 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5 CHERRY continued from page 1 New York.) “My first job for Greenbelt City Information was actually as park ranger,” Cherry said. He was drawn to this job because of its dissimilar- ity from his job as a lawyer. “I MEETINGS FOR JANUARY 20-24 needed some time to think out- Tuesday, January 21, 6:00pm, PLAYGROUND MEETING, Springhill doors,” Cherry said. Since the Lake Recreation Playground. Recreation Department supervises this program, they got to know Cherry during this time. Wednesday, January 22, 8:00pm, CITY COUNCIL WORK SES- (Greenbelters also learned of his SION ON SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE OPEN performing arts talent when he FORUM, Community Center. was teaching an Alexander tech- nique class for seniors in con- Thursday, January 23, 7:30pm, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON junction with Prince George’s TREES, Community Center Dining Room.

Community College.) The job as DIMARCO BY MARILYN PHOTO a park ranger was seasonal and Chris Cherry, on right, discusses the next scene of his play "Bur- Cherry started to work inside the ied Treasure" with actors during a Saturday rehearsal. Community Center after the cold dent who was the drama instruc- Cherry obviously just loves ELECTRONICS RECYCLING weather hit in 1999. tor for two sessions of Creative working with them. “They are so Saturday, January 25, 2003 Greenbelt Employee Kids Camp last summer. truthful, they are so unguarded, In the fall of 2000, Cherry Goldberg-Strassler further ex- they are so excited and enthusi- 9am-12noon, Buddy Attick Park became a full-time employee of plained that Cherry encourages astic and their sense of wonder is City residents, businesses and organizations can the city. He is now one of the the children to educate them- intact. Those are all things that recycle old and/or unwanted computers and recreation coordinators. His re- selves about the play’s content, are important to me,” he mar- other electronic items. Bring your items to the sponsibilities include hiring staff, which is a great way to intro- veled. collection truck located in the lower parking lot coordinating events such as Hal- duce this age group to library re- Cherry noticed that even chil- of Buddy Attick Park. Accepted Items Include: loween Haven and the Festival search. dren with low self-esteem – who of Lights, and overseeing and Cherry tries to cast the chil- might not be great students at developing performing and liter- dren according to their abilities. school – can excel at Creative ary arts classes offered by the When children attend several ses- Kids Camp. It is literally thera- • central processing units • hard drives • monitors • keyboards city. sions of camp during the same peutic for them to be able to • printers and copiers • laptop computers • computer speakers During the summer of 1999 summer, they get the chance to present a play in front of an au- • scanners • computer mice • software • recording equipment Cherry wrote his first play for act in different roles. Teen camp dience and do well in it. • cameras • telephones • radios • other small electronic equipment Creative Kids Camp, “Magic in counselors often play roles that Not only do the kids return, the Attic.” Cherry now not only require major lines and solo per- Cherry also works with a steady (NO TELEVISIONS OR LARGE STEREO UNITS) writes the plays for Creative formances of songs and dances. number of adult collaborators For further information, contact the City of Greenbelt Recycling Kids Camp, he coordinates their Rehearsing the musicals is a year after year. Maybe this is be- Office at 301-474-8308. production. The musical plays, lot of fun for Cherry. He remem- cause Cherry is both gifted and however, remain his forte with bers a funny incident, for ex- modest. “I like to tap other the camp. ample, when an adult actor – too people’s talents,” he explained. When Cherry began working “busy” to learn all his lines cor- Aside from Hammett, his adult Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday for the camp he created the uni- rectly – did not give the right regulars include Laura Schandel- City Offices will be closed on fying theme of a performance at cue to a child actor. Instead of meier, Elizabeth Morisette, Jill Monday, January 20, 2003 the end of each session. Cherry saying his lines literally, he Brandenburg and Stefan Brodd. THE GREENBELT CONNECTION WILL NOT OPERATE ON writes both text and music for merely paraphrased them. The Cherry does not write only for these original plays. He casts child thus just stood in anticipa- Creative Kids Camp. His new THAT DAY. them, directs them and often acts tion and stared at the puzzled musical, “Buried Treasure,” REFUSE/RECYCLING COLLECTION and sings as well. When he was adult actor. which he recently started rehears- Week of January 20th originally hired to write shows Cherry says he started writing ing, will be performed at the Monday Route-Collected Tuesday for Creative Kids Camp he was children’s plays because there are Greenbelt Arts Center February Tuesday Route-Collected Wednesday asked to produce a different play not enough shows suitable for 14 through 17. Many of the per- for each camp. Anyone familiar children. Many of Cherry’s plays formers have been Creative Kids Wednesday Route-Collected Thursday with theatrical production, take their inspiration from classi- Campers before. Thursday Route-Collected Friday playwriting and musical compo- cal myths that he has always ad- The play is about three chil- There will be no appliance or yard waste collections on sition knows well that this is a mired. “Part of the fun of doing dren who slip through a cave Friday, January 24th “Mission Impossible” assignment. some of this work for kids is get- into an underground realm and Cherry, however, actually man- ting to revisit things that you re- meet magical characters. During aged to do it for one summer. ally loved as a child,” he ex- their journey they discover Nowadays Cherry usually plained. This past summer, for deeper truths about wisdom, writes one musical per season. example, Cherry’s play was based courage and goodness. Hopefully LEAF COLLECTION Camps have biweekly perfor- on the Odyssey by Homer. Cherry many will attend with their chil- All leaves must be bagged after January 15th. mances at the Arts Center. This not only turned the story into a dren to marvel at the amazingly The leaf vacuum will no longer be collecting loose leaves. means that Cherry has to put to- musical, he also gave it a new talented people in whom Detached Homes: Place bagged yard debris at the curb gether a production within two twist by changing the storytell- Greenbelt can take pride. weeks with different children ing perspective. On the program, by 7am on Friday and it will be collected. You do not ranging in ages from six to 14. he hinted at that by cleverly need to call for pickup. The size of the cast is ordinarily giving the play two titles. One of GHI Homes: Call Public Works at 301-474-8004 by 12 around 100 actors, dancers and them was “Homeward Bound,” noon on Thursday to schedule a Friday collection. singers (including adults). the Tale of Odysseus. He then We Need Bagged yard debris must be placed in your service side How does he do it? Well, it is scratched out the “ward” and truly amazing. Carolyn Hammett, the “Odysseus” in the title and Your Help yard. who is not only a parent of past changed it to “Home Bound,” Typing Copy! Churches: Place bagged yard debris at the curb by 7am campers but also designs and The Tale of Penelope. The News Review needs on Friday and it will be collected. You do not need to call creates costumes for Cherry’s The children appreciate the volunteer typing support. for pickup. shows, admires his gift with chil- opportunity and challenge of the Computer skills are dren. Hammett said, “It is bril- camp and are fond of working particularly welcome, liant what he can do in such a with such dedicated staff. The short time with so many kids. He same kids come back year after but we'll train. never even raises his voice.” year and when they are too old Tuesday nights Love for Children to be part of the camp, many re- Call Eileen at PLAYGROUND MEETING In observing his rehearsals, turn as volunteers or counselors. 301-513-0482 Tuesday, January 21, 2003 one quickly notices that his pa- 6:00pm tience, love and understanding for the children never falter. Playground behind Springhill Lake Recreation Noise cannot erase his radiant St. Hugh's School Open House Center and contagious enthusiasm. He Grades K-8 Bill Phelan will be available to discuss plans for changes to corrects actors in a non-judgmen- 145 Crescent Rd. the playground. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Info: tal way, always offering a smile Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-8004 for both the gifted and average talents. Further, he quickly 301-474-4071 praises the performers when they Tuesday, January 28, 2003 GREENBELT ACCESS CHANNEL 71 Municipal Access: 301-474- 8000: Tuesday & Thursday, 1/21 &1/23, 6pm “Greenbelt Museum work their way through a new 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. song, dance or scene. “Chris has presents How to Build a Community” 7pm “Artful Afternoon presents a great way of explaining a dif- School information, as well as registration materials, Dragons of Rizvania” 8pm “Roosevelt Center Market Study” Public ficult concept to children,” said will be available. Registration for 2003-2004 will Access: 301-507-6581: Wednesday & Friday, 1/22 & 1/24, 7pm “Love Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, a 20- take place on Saturday, February 15, 2003 Foundation-Experience God” 7:30pm “Cinderella’s Wish”, 8:30pm year-old radio-broadcasting stu- Greenbelt New Year Animation Festival” Sunday, 1/26 9am & 6pm “Love from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the school. Foundation”

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POLICE BLOTTER Leonard and Holley

Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department. Wallace Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. 301-982-0044 Assault Vehicle Crime Police Car Gas Tank Target department store, Janu- Greenbelt Exxon, January 7, a Realty 1 In Roosevelt Center Upgrades Are Safer SM ary 4, 9:17 a.m., an Upper woman reported that she had left Your Greenbelt Specialists At no cost to the city, the Marlboro woman, 39, was ar- her vehicle running while filling Since 1986 rested after officers responded to it with gasoline when a man got Greenbelt Police Department is a report of a shoplifter in cus- into the vehicle and drove away. now in compliance on 47 of its tody who was fighting with store The vehicle was recovered Janu- Ford Crown Victoria cruisers with Graduate - Realtor’s Institute Certified Residential Specialist recommendations designed to employees. She was subdued ary 9 in the 8200 block of Can- and taken to a manager’s office ning Terrace. The thief is de- prevent cars from bursting into where she again allegedly as- scribed as a black male, 20s, 6', flames when struck in the rear. Brick Townhome Fuel tank upgrade kits were in- saulted the store’s loss prevention 150 lbs., wearing a green hat stalled by Ford-certified techni- Walk to the Center from this beautiful 2 br. home with 11’x17’ mbr. person, kicking him several and a gray T-shirt. Remodeled kitchen w. dishwasher & disposal. Very nice—call now! times. Charged with assault, In the 5800 block of cians assisted by city staff. When the package becomes theft and disorderly conduct, the Cherrywood Lane, on January 8, ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ available, the department is also woman was taken to the Depart- a non-resident man, 29, was ar- Stonegate ment of Corrections for a hearing rested and charged with theft interested in purchasing a trunk package designed to help offic- before a District Court Commis- and driving on a suspended li- Beautiful 4 bedroom home in the sought-after community of Stonegate sioner. cense. After a traffic stop, a ers better carry sharp-edged, in Silver Spring. Separate living area on lower level. $330,000 SOLD Burglary computer check showed that the heavy equipment safely in Ford vehicle trunks. In some inci- ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ 7800 Walker Drive, January 2, driver had a suspended license 10:45 a.m., it was reported that and an open arrest warrant with dents, sharp or heavy objects Stonegate someone used unknown means county police. Further investiga- have been rammed forward Outstanding colonial home with 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Remod- through the trunk wall and into to enter an office suite and take tion found that the vehicle, a eled kitchen, large finished basement with new furn. $374,900 SOLD a printer, a clock and a CD 2002 Ford Focus four-door, had the back seat, possibly damag- ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ player. been reported stolen to Howard ing the fuel tank and injuring rear-seat occupants. 9100 block Edmonston Ter- County police. The suspect was Highland View race, January 3, 10:39 a.m., a taken to the Department of Cor- Large brick colonial with 3 full levels. Walkout basement, modern gas man, 19, of no fixed address was rections for a hearing before a 8, from the 6700 block Village furnace, 3-season porch, large fenced yard & fireplace. Coming Soon arrested and charged with bur- District Court Commissioner and Park Drive; a blue 1996 Mercury glary after officers responded to a service of the warrant. Marquis four-door, Md. tags ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ report of someone sleeping in a The following vehicles were BSL973, January 9, from the 3-Story Brick Townhome vacant apartment. The man was reported stolen: a purple 1996 7700 block Hanover Parkway; a taken to the Department of Cor- Dodge van, Md. tags M444868, green 1996 Mercury Marquis Why pay rent when you can own for less? This 2 bedroom, 1 bath rections for a hearing before a January 3, from the 7500 block four-door, Md. tags JDL841, home has modern windows & large backyard for kids. Coming Soon District Court Commissioner. Greenway Center Drive; a ma- January 9, from the 8200 block ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ 9100 block Edmonston Ter- roon 2001 Mazda 626 four-door, Canning Terrace; a gold 2002 race, January 5, 12:50 a.m., it Md. tags KMY985, January 3, Chrysler Sebring convertible, 2 Bedroom Corner Lot was reported that someone used from the 7600 block Hanover Md. tags JVD461, January 9, Close to downtown Greenbelt and Roosevelt Center. Wide floorplan unknown means to enter a resi- Parkway; a white 1988 Chevrolet from the 8200 block Canning with fenced backyard, modern kitchen & upgrades. Coming soon dence, taking a video game Blazer, Md. tags M889306, Janu- Terrace. ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ player and accessories. ary 3, from the 6000 block Six vehicles previously stolen 100 block Westway, January Springhill Lane; a silver 1994 were recovered; no arrests were 1 Bedroom Townhome 6, 5:54 p.m., it was reported that Mercury Cougar two-door, Md. involved. Great location near USDA Research Center. Upper level, end unit someone tried to enter a resi- tags DDX954, January 3, from Vandalism to, thefts from, and home with attic storage & private entrance. Washer & dryer included. dence by tampering with a door. the 6200 block Breezewood attempted theft of vehicles were Entry was not gained. Court; a green 1993 Plymouth reported in the following areas: 4 ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ Vandalism Grand Voyager van, Virginia tags Court Gardenway; 6000 block End Unit With Large Corner Lot 6900 block Hanover Parkway, JBP3587, January 5, from the Springhill Drive; area of Great townhome that has been completely renovated. Opened stair- January 7, 5:47 p.m., it was re- 9100 block Springhill Lane; a Edmonston Terrace and ported that someone used un- black 1998 Honda Civic two- Breezewood Drive; 7700 block way & kitchen. Fenced yard with large shed. Nice! $83,900 SOLD known means to break a kitchen door, Md. tags ECC657, January Hanover Parkway (two incidents); ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ 52 Court Ridge Road; 9000 window. 7, from the 5800 block 1 Bedroom Upper Level - Corner Lot 5900 block Cherrywood Ter- Cherrywood Lane; a white 1997 block Breezewood Terrace; 5800 race, January 8, 6:25 p.m., it was Dodge Caravan, Md. tags block Cherrywood Lane; 7800 Remodeled throughout with opened kitchen, dishwasher, carpet, large reported that someone used a M522421, January 8, from the block Hanover Parkway; 6200 fenced yard, private stairway, big attic & modern bath. $48,900 SOLD tree branch to break a bedroom 7500 block Mandan Road; a block Springhill Court; 8000 ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ window. grey 1996 Dodge Intrepid four- block Mandan Road; 9100 door, Md. tags FCC507, January block Edmonston Court. Greens of Warther 2-story condominium with private yard and rear entrance. New HVAC system, remodeled kit., new carpet, fireplace & more. $169,900 SOLD The Department is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ blotter. Citizens may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Drug  Tip Line at 301-507-6522. Victims of the theft of lawn ornaments, tools, lawn mowers, etc., should contact Criminal Investigations at 301-507-6530. Some items Charlestown Village have been recovered and police would like to return them to owners. 2-Story home with lots of upgrades and improvements. Newer win- dows & sliding door. 3 brs., 1 full- and 2 half-baths. $115,000 SOLD ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ New Deal Board Views Operations as Upbeat 2 Bedroom Brick End Unit by Dorothy Sucher Near Roosevelt Center. Remodeled kitchen with dishwasher and modern cabinetry. 11’x17’ Master br. Corner lot. $119,900 SOLD Sales at the New Deal Café new treasurer, Café staffers and and payroll taxes and the café ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ for the first part of January were members of the community. has been in negotiation with an up considerably from the 2002 The year 2002 was a tough IRS agent. Recently the New 2 Bedroom End Unit - Next To Boiler Room average, according to Ray one for the Café, as for most Deal submitted an offer for a This townhome has many improvements and upgrades. Boiler room Stevens, president of the Café’s food businesses, due to 9/11, the substantial reduction and may be purchased from GHI to use as living space. $73,900 SOLD board of directors, and if they depressed economy and the monthly payment plan, and is continue at that rate the café Washington area sniper attacks at awaiting a response. ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ should break even. That’s the the end of the year. “A lot of Liquor Sales 3 Bedroom Townhome good news – although other our customers are walk-ins. The Café now has a liquor li- This home has a remodeled kitchen with breakfast bar and dish- news is more mixed. The board They live in Greenbelt and walk cense for beer and wine and met on Sunday, January 12 to over from home. They told us sales of alcoholic beverages have washer. Large yard with shed that backs to woods. $79,900 SOLD review operations and plan for they just weren’t going out,” “helped, but not as much as we’d ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ the future of the financially said Stevens. hoped,” noted Stevens. Sale of Forest View troubled cooperative in the The New Deal still has a large alcohol began in November, Roosevelt Center. back debt, much of it from the bringing in $1,500, but in De- Large deck in fenced backyard that overlooks protected woodlands. “It was a good meeting,” Café’s underfunded initial mov- cember this amount fell to $900. Beautiful home w/ remod. kitchen, bath & hardwd. flrs. $79,900 SOLD stated Stevens. “We now have a ing-in and setting-up costs. Pay- The evening musical events ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ good, solid board that’s commit- ment plans have now been ar- are also a mixed blessing. ted. Everyone was very pleased ranged with most of the creditors “They’re popular and well-at- Woodland Way - Single Family Home with the atmosphere at the meet- and these debts are being paid tended,” said Stevens. “The Rare! Detached home in GHI- structure maintained by the Co-op. ing. It wasn’t contentious and off on a monthly basis. trouble is, we don’t sell much. Everything on one level; no stairs. Garage included. $158,000 SOLD the relationships were very The most significant remain- What we really need is for good.” Present were board mem- ing debt is with the Internal people to come earlier than 8 ŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒŒ bers, including Joyce Abell, the Revenue Service for back taxes See NEW DEAL, page 9

GNR 011603 print.pmd 8 1/18/2003, 11:45 AM Thursday, January 16, 2003 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 Bd. of Ed. Budget Magnolia Students Win Plans on PTSA Agenda Forums Scheduled The Board of Education of Second Wizards Contest For Summer Programs Prince George’s County will hold three public forums where parents by Mary Moien by Mary Moien and the community can express For the second year in a row, were there, but it was not to be. The Eleanor Roosevelt High overcrowded schools prior to their views concerning educa- students at Magnolia Elementary Wendy Deemer, school coun- School PTSA will meet on Tues- granting building requests. tional needs and priorities. This School have won a contest spon- selor, directed the project. Those day, January 21 at 7 p.m. in the Teacher Grants process will assist in further devel- sored by the Washington Wiz- who worked on it and received school media center. The PTSA has been giving opment of the operating budget ards. Their prize was a trip the tickets included members of A major topic will be learn- many teacher grants to support for the school system for FY2004, downtown for 23 students to see the student council and ing about the variety of summer educational activities and staff which begins July 1. The chief a game last Friday – the Wizards homeroom representatives in experiences available, including development and school support executive officer held public fo- playing the Golden State War- grades three to six. Each could internships, lab positions and funds. Results have been so rums on the proposed budget in riors. bring a guest. other opportunities that students positive that plans are being fi- November and December. All The Wizards’ program, “Our The Game can apply for. Several students nalized to have a stay-at-home meetings will begin at 7 p.m. House, Our Rules,” targets area It is obvious from talking have volunteered to come and tea fundraiser to raise more funds The forum dates and locations schools and community organi- with her that Deemer is dedi- give a short presentation of their for even more grants. Those in- are as follows: Tuesday, January zations and works to keep youth cated to the children. “The stu- particular summer 2002 experi- terested in helping with the “tea” 21 at Central High School (audi- on the positive road to success. dents, as well as their parents, ence. The students will explain are invited to contact the PTSA torium), 200 Cabin Branch Road, The groups were asked to create were so excited to be at the how they applied and offer in- at [email protected]. Capitol Heights and Wednesday, a 30-second public service an- game,” Deemer reported. “We formation about each of their The PTSA is encouraging January 22 at Oxon Hill Staff De- nouncement (PSA) on how they made signs, banners and buttons experiences. people to come to the PTSA velopment Center (auditorium), would encourage their students showing we represented Magno- School staff will describe meetings and support the school 7711 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill. to “stay on a positive road to lia Elementary. They felt very other possible activities as well and students. Public forums are instrumental success.” special being included in this as how students and parents can in gathering community input Video Produced event. The students worked very find out more about them and and support for adequate public The Magnolia students pro- hard and deserved to be recog- how to apply, etc. It is not too NEW DEAL school funding. Input from these forums will assist in iden- duced a video that showed a stu- nized. I felt proud bringing early to be thinking about the continued from page 8 dent saying he was lost and them. They are a great group of coming summer. tifying a community’s priorities needed to get to Success. Other kids. For some it was the first Back to School Night p.m., when the music begins and for education and formulating an students then held up three-foot- time they had ever seen a bas- A second back-to-school order dinner or a snack. When operating budget that focuses re- tall road signs showing him the ketball game and to see Michael night is currently planned for the place is full for a concert, if sources on meeting student way. One sign said “Be Posi- Jordan play was great!” February 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. people come in because they needs. The Proposed FY 2004 tive.” A stop sign stated, “Stop - Last year, the school also won The PTSA is happy that the want to eat, we can’t seat them.” operating budget was released Don’t Do Drugs.” A yield sign a contest with the Wizards. teachers have agreed to hold a Future Plans on Saturday, January 11. encouraged “Yield, Stay in Deemer submitted an essay on second such event. Those at- The board has started to plan Public participation is encour- School.” The winning PSAs are “how to keep a non-violent, tending the January meeting will the Café’s summer concert series aged. To register to speak, con- to be shown at half-time during peaceful school.” She described discuss plans for providing din- in the Roosevelt Center, always tact the Board of Education Of- selected Wizards games this sea- Magnolia’s peer mediator pro- ner at 5 p.m. on February 12 as an important contribution to fice at 301-952-6308 by 4 p.m. son. The students hoped to see gram. It was the peer mediators a mark of appreciation to the Greenbelt’s summer recreation the day of the forum. Each their PSA shown the night they who attended last year’s game. teachers. More to come on this. picture. Also, kitchen manager speaker will have two minutes to Please remember that back-to- Ellen Siegel presented a proposal express his or her views. Engineering Apprentice Program for Students school night is not a time to dis- for a coffee club or breakfast Editor's Note: There was a meeting at Eleanor Roosevelt An opportunity for talented cuss your particular child, but club, to increase repeat visits to from June 23 to August 15. Stu- High School on January 16 at 7 high school students to work instead to meet the teachers and the Café. There would be a dents must be U.S. citizens with p.m., however the News Review during the summer with scientists hear about the teachers’ curricu- punch card system entitling the interest and ability in science and did not receive notification until and engineers – the Service and lum, goals and plans for the se- cardholder to a free coffee or free mathematics. Scientists and engi- January 13, too late to be able Engineering Apprentice Program mester. breakfast after a certain number neers in participating laboratories to announce this meeting in last (SEAP) – is being administered Principal’s Update had been purchased. will act as mentors. week's paper. by George Washington Univer- Interested students should Principal Sylvester Conyers sity under Defense Department contact their science/math will provide an update on school sponsorship. teacher or guidance department issues and activities, including Students selected to participate for an application form, go to whether ERHS has been ex- PLACE YOUR AD HERE receive an educational award of www.gwseap.net, or call 202-994- empted from the adequate public $1,400 for the apprenticeship 2234. facilities tests, which reviews The Age of Laser Dentistry Has Arrived!

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GNR 011603 print.pmd 11 1/18/2003, 11:45 AM Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, January 16, 2003 SIEGEL continued from page 1 Comedic Folkie Will Play Diabetic Support plans to move, her mother said: time. Breakfast was included Group to Meet “You’re not going to bring your and Child ordered scrambled New Deal Café January 25 The Diabetes Care Center of 500 cookbooks, are you?” Ellen, eggs and toast. “Nothing fancy. Doctors Community Hospital will by Anne Sucher who has collected cookbooks all We had a nice, brief chat and host a diabetic support group her life, left most of them behind she was very encouraging. She meeting in the Ambulatory Sur- and now says she wishes she had was in her 80s at the time and Dan Hart is a contact with the cli- gery Building, 5th floor meeting some of them so she could look still a bundle of energy – a very tall, lanky ex- ents. room on Tuesday, January 21 at up certain recipes. vibrant person.” shrink who wears He has a whole 7 p.m. Myron Murdock, M.D., Commune Labor of Love red hightop sneak- set of songs from the will present a program entitled A year or two after moving to For Siegel, cooking was al- ers and brightly 20s, 30s and 40s that Sexual Problems and Diabetes. California Siegel wandered into a ways a labor of love. colored ties. He speak to the people All support group programs are vegetarian restaurant on Tele- “I enjoy all aspects of cook- will be performing in these homes. He open to the general public and graph Avenue, a few blocks from ing,” she says. “I’m a frustrated his songs at the says, “A lot of these are free. Call 301-552-5134 to the University of California in artist. I studied art when I was New Deal Café on January 25. people are really out of it. All confirm attendance. Berkeley campus, looking for young, but I couldn’t afford to Recently moved to Maryland from they have are their memories. But work. She didn’t realize the res- pursue it. I knew I had to find Boston on the heels of his wife, when I play a song they recog- Share an Afternoon taurant was owned and run by a some other outlet.” Her father who is working towards her doc- nize from 1925, they light up commune and that working there had owned a pizza carryout shop torate, Dan now pursues music and that makes me feel good.” With Stephen Foster was more than just a job; it was and sometimes took her to work fulltime as a singer/songwriter. I When Dan started writing On Sunday, January 26 at 4 a commitment to a lifestyle. with him when she was five years saw him perform at the New Deal funny songs, people really liked p.m., Marietta House Museum The commune, known as the old. She used to love poking Café’s first-Friday-of-every-month them. His latest CD, “The Life of presents “An Afternoon with “One World Family,” had started her fingers in the dough. As a open mike, hosted by Richard Dan,” is being played on acoustic Stephen Foster” with songs sung in San Francisco in the Haight teenager she often cooked with McMullin. and comedic radio shows such as by Henry Wixon accompanied district and consisted of about her sister and was impressed Dan has a clear, full baritone Doctor Demento and NPR’s “Car by organist Helen Smith who 75 adults and 25 children. when Bryna, the elder, got a sub- voice with a slight folky twang Talk.” For example, here are some will play on an 1870s organ. Some five years earlier the scription to Gourmet magazine. and a confident presence. He spe- lyrics from “Tofu Cowboy”: “I Visitors will be seated in the his- founder, a billboard painter (“this “We used to make experiments cializes in funny folk music – with read myself ‘Diet for a Small toric 1870s Victorian parlor for is where it gets weird”), after dis- in the kitchen. Bryna’s boy- allusions to subjects like vegan Planet’. Gol-darned if it didn’t the presentation and then have covering LSD, believed he’d had friend Pete (now her husband) diets, Birkenstock sandals, aging make sense. So I’m driving my light refreshments in the newly a vision involving aliens telling was our guinea pig.” Bryna was hippies, millenium snafus, Ritalin herd of fat-free bean curd to the restored exhibition room. him that people had to be veg- an excellent cook and Pete addiction and shallow lifestyles in the vegan stockyards tonight. Reservations are required and etarians and live communally in owned a sandwich shop. So the 2000s. But as I sing this tune under- there is a fee. Marietta House order to save the planet. perhaps it was natural for Ellen When asked if he likes to play neath the moon, something just Museum is located at 5626 Bell Siegel joined the commune Siegel to seek an outlet in cook- with other musicians, Dan says, doesn’t seem right.” And from Station Road, Glenn Dale. For and remained for five years. “I ing for her artistic impulses. “When people want to start play- “Hey Ho 2001”: “Where are information, call 301-464-5291; liked the food experience,” she New Deal ing in a key like F minor sus- those flying cars that run on so- TTY 301-699-2544. says. “I wasn’t really into the Although hired as the New pended, well, I don’t know. I spent lar power? All I see are SUVs go- whole other part.” Working at Deal’s kitchen manager, she has my time getting a doctorate in ing 60 gallons an hour. And Give a Cell Phone, the commune’s lacto-vegetarian lately been “addressing more is- psychology, not learning profes- where are all the robots? They Get a Tax Break cafeteria, she explored interna- sues than just the kitchen. sional musicianship, so I don’t promised there’d be robots. I want The Maryland-National Capi- tional food, adapting Chinese People tell me they’ve noticed an play much with others. I play my robot. Al Gore doesn’t count.” tal Park Police, located at 6700 and Middle Eastern dishes to improvement in the overall feel enough guitar to accompany my- Dan Hart is creative, edgy, cer- Riverdale Road, Riverdale, are vegetarianism. “This kept it in- of the place and appreciate it.” self, but I have a lot of fun play- tainly doesn’t take himself too se- accepting donations of used cell teresting,” she says. Service is faster now, although ing.” riously and has a great voice. You phones, cell phone batteries and In those days, vegetarian cook- “things happen. Like the other Why leave shrinkdom behind? can hear Dan for yourself when chargers in any condition for use ing was far from easy. Soy was day, when a whole bunch of par- Dan said that after 50 minutes in he performs at the New Deal Café in the domestic violence pro- just being introduced into the ents and kids converged on the a session, clients would leave feel- on Saturday, January 25 at 8 p.m. gram. American diet. “We used to make Café all at once – all the kids ing worse than when they’d ar- These phones are refurbished our own yogurt and tofu. There hungry. There’s a limit to how rived. This bummed him out as by Donate-A-Phone, prepro- was no soy milk unless we made many grilled cheese sandwiches he wanted to make people feel grammed with emergency num- it, so we did.” She also started a you can make at one time on better, not worse. Dealing with in- Sugarless Diets bers and distributed nationally to bakery that eventually supplied two home-kitchen size griddles.” surance was a nightmare, he Learn cooking strategies to women’s shelters. The cell bread to other co-ops and health And Siegel’s young staff consists added. help translate the American Dia- phones are loaned to women food stores in the area. mostly of high school and col- So Dan began playing music betes Association recommenda- considered to be at risk from do- Wide Experience lege students with limited restau- in retirement homes. Dan said tions into delicious and healthful mestic violence. After leaving the commune rant experience. many of these places don’t audi- recipes. The class will begin on Those who donate cell phone she worked in a number of res- Some of Siegel’s new dishes tion you and they really don’t Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. equipment can request a form to taurants, several of them in include a green Thai curry with care how technically good you at Washington Adventist Hospi- use for a tax deduction. For in- California’s wine country, tofu and vegetables and such are. What they care about is that tal, 7600 Carroll Ave., Takoma formation call Captain Barry steadily increasing her skills and new salads as the Mediterranean the patients like you and you Park. To register call 1-800-542- Bratburd at 301-429-5653. responsibilities. Most recently salad with hummus, feta cheese, like them, that you make positive 5096. she served as senior chef at a res- and calamata olives. In addition taurant called the Ukiah Brewing to her paid work, she has begun Company in Ukiah, Calif,, where to donate about 10 hours a week FREE Seminar on Estate Planning she had lived for 12 years. baking cookies, brownies and Ukiah was the second of only vegan sticky buns for the New “How to Avoid Probate & Protect Your Assets – So two certified organic restaurants Deal – in fact, last month she in the United States, the first be- made all the baked goods in the Your Estate Will Pass on to Your Family, Intact!” ing Nora’s Restaurant in Wash- glass case. Her vegan baked ington, D.C. Siegel catered goods are made without eggs or CHOOSE A FREE SEMINAR NEAR YOU . . . many winemaker dinners for the dairy products of any kind and European chefs and bar managers Siegel says the taste doesn’t suf- COLLEGE PARK NEW CARROLLTON the California wineries would fer. “You just have to know a bring over, to familiarize them few little tricks.” Saturday, January 18 Tuesday, January 21 with American wines. She says she would not be 9:30 AM-11:30 AM 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Some famous chefs have vis- opposed to offering more meat (Breakfast Refreshments) (Breakfast Refreshments) ited her restaurants. “I always dishes, but this is impossible as The Old Parish House New Carrollton Library worry when someone comes in long as the cooking facilities are 4711 Knox Road 7414 Riverdale Road and right away says, ‘I’m so-and- so limited. However, she can so from such-and-such a restau- cook meat dishes for special LAUREL LAUREL rant.’ But I don’t really worry. events and catered jobs, which Tuesday, January 21 Thursday, January 23 My food is tasty, it’s creative – it she hopes to do more often. Al- 7:00 PM-9:00 PM 10:30 AM-12:30 PM speaks for itself.” though the Café is closed on (Refreshments) (Breakfast Refreshments) Once a woman came into the Mondays, it is available for spe- Ukiah restaurant and announced cial events such as breakfast Best Western Maryland Inn Laurel Library she was the executive chef of a meetings, business lunches and four-star hotel in Mendocino, parties. Recently the Greenbelt Siegel recalls. “It so happens I’d Museum and the Greenbelt Writ- Attend One of These Seminars and You’ll Find Out . . . been there a few weeks earlier. ers Group held their holiday par- • How to plan your estate to make sure it • The advantages and disadvantages of The food was so salty I couldn’t ties at the Café. Siegel also passes on to your family, intact. certain trusts and wills. eat it and I returned it to the makes birthday cakes to order. kitchen. But I didn’t say any- The New Deal has always de- • How to protect your estate if you • How to maintain privacy of your thing.” pended on contributions from the become incapacitated during your family’s personal affairs. Julia Child, on the other community and right now lifetime. hand, Siegel found to be “a Siegel’s wish list includes a sofa Sponsored by: The Downs Law Firm, P.C. lovely lady, not pretentious at and a couple of armchairs in • The right and wrong way to leave property to your children. 416 Main Street all.” She and her party of four good condition to replace the Laurel, MD 20707 sagging specimens at the Café. were doing a California tour and You’ll Receive a stayed at the Thatcher Hotel And of course a stove would be Free 1-hour Consultation Seating is Limited, So Call (301) 776-7900 nice.... 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