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Analysis Election Comes to a Close: Career of James Craze Defined But Will the Nightmare End? As One of Quality & Quantity by Sue Krofchik by James Giese

The nightmare is almost over. Voter Registration Quality and quantity. These Or is it? For those who think this Democrats are expected to two words define the 49-year law presidential election has been too win in all races in Greenbelt. enforcement career of James R. long, too loud, too disrespectful This is not surprising, consider- Craze, who retired November 1 and too disruptive, Tuesday’s fi- ing that the state, the county and as top cop for the Greenbelt Po- nal vote on who will be president Greenbelt all have strong major- lice Department. Hired on May won’t have come soon enough. ity Democratic registration. For 10, 1971 by then city manager But will that end it? Some Re- Maryland, Democratic voter reg- James Giese, he rose through the publicans are already talking istration is more than twice that ranks from private to corporal, about impeaching Hillary Clinton of Republicans, while 17 percent sergeant, lieutenant (patrol com- if she is elected and the FBI of registered voters are either mander), acting chief, and then, continues to dig for yet unfound unaffiliated or members of other, on February 15, 1978, chief of dirt. On the other side, might mostly liberal parties. In Prince police. Craze says it was easy to Donald Trump be investigated George’s County, there are almost devote his life’s work to serving for allegedly using charitable nine registered Democrats for the people in Greenbelt, many funds to have two portraits made each registered Republican with of whom he came to know as and to settle a flagpole dispute at about 13 percent of registered friends. “I will forever be indebt- his luxurious Palm Beach club voters in other parties or unaf- ed to Jim Giese for hiring me as Mar a Lago or will more women filiated. For Greenbelt, less than a beat cop. It forever changed my come forth to make charges about one in 12 registered voters are life,” he reminisced. Trump’s unwanted sexual ad- Republicans. More than twice as His legacy is threefold. Under vances? many persons here are registered his watch the police department On top of that, there is no in minor parties or as unaffiliated achieved national recognition in March 2015 when awarded the

indication that this election will than are registered in the Repub- PALAU BEVERLY BY PHOTO prestigious Advanced Accredita- resolve the issues that have re- lican Party. Chief James Craze and new Acting Chief Thomas Kemp sulted in a dysfunctional congress The Primary Election provided tion with Excellence based on Gold Standard criteria by the whose membership spend more similar data with about twice as Commission on Accreditation action, which gave the depart- time fundraising than working many Democrats voting statewide for Law Enforcement Agencies ment the ability to grow, was to and are not able to reach agree- than Republicans. Donald Trump, (CALEA). Secondly, he expanded stress professionalism and give ment on anything including such now the Republican nominee Where to Vote the department to become a full- officers the opportunity to gain basics as appropriating funds and for president, received only 54 service law enforcement agency. adopting budgets or acting on percent of the Republican pri- Election Day for the 2016 His third, perhaps most important See CRAZE, page 5 presidential appointments, even at mary vote, while Hillary Clin- presidential election is Tues- the Supreme Court level. ton, now the Democrat nominee, day, November 8. Polls will Surprisingly, while all this up- was supported by 62 percent of be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Council Requests Changes roar has been taking place nation- her party’s voters. In doing so, Voters may avoid long waits ally, electioneering in Maryland Clinton got more than twice as by voting between 10 a.m. and has been quite subdued. There many votes as Trump statewide. 4 p.m. To County Draft Zoning Law are almost no campaign signs or In Prince George’s County, Clin- Five polling places serve by Diane Oberg billboards, at least in our area. ton received three-quarters of Greenbelt: Residents also report that this the Democratic vote and more Precinct 3 At its October 24 regular council unanimously approved year they have received almost than 10 times as many votes as Community Center meeting the Greenbelt City Coun- a letter to the county providing no campaign literature, at least Trump, who garnered less than 15 Crescent Road cil approved the city’s comments its comments on the contrac- up to the final week. What few 50 percent support in his party, — on the final module of the county tor’s draft of module 3 of the television commercials aired on The News Review was not able Precinct 6 zoning rewrite and on the state zoning rewrite. In general, the Washington area TV channels to obtain complete results for the Greenbelt Elementary School consolidated transportation pro- city was complimentary, finding have been oriented toward Vir- Primary Election, but based upon 66 Ridge Road gram. In addition, it received the administrative procedures ginia. the four precincts for which the — several citizen petitions includ- and subdivision regulations to Apparently both parties have results are known, about nine Precinct 8 ing ones on gun control and be significantly improved over written Maryland off as an un- Democrats voted for each Re- Springhill Lake cellphone radiation, as well as the existing zoning ordinance in contested state and are spending publican who did and Clinton Elementary School a request to form a new city terms of clarity, standardization campaign funds elsewhere. Only received some 14 votes for each 6060 Springhill Drive emergency team to address the and simplification. through news reports are we Trump vote cast. — needs of companion animals dur- The city was pleased to see aware that an election is taking With those kinds of statistics, Precinct 13 ing a natural disaster or other that one of its concerns had been place. Eleanor Roosevelt emergency. addressed – the draft retains See ELECTION, page 10 High School Zoning Rewrite 7601 Hanover Parkway With minimal discussion, See COUNCIL, page 13 — Precinct 18 Turning Point Academy What Goes On 7800 Good Luck Road Thursday, November 3 The Prince George’s County 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Free Produce Distribution, Springhill Lake pamphlet that contains the of- Elementary School, 6060 Springhill Drive ficial sample ballot in English Saturday, November 5 and Spanish has been mailed 10 a.m. to noon, Free Composting Workshop, Public Works Facility, to all registered voters. The assigned polling place for the 555 Crescent Road address to which it was sent Sunday, November 6 is shown on the back cover to 1 to 3 p.m., Community Art Drop-In, Community Center the left of the voter’s address. Tuesday, November 8 Those needing more assistance 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., General Election Polls Open to determine their polling place Wednesday, November 9 can call the County Board of 7:30 p.m., Advisory Planning Board Meeting, Community Center Elections office at 301-341- 8:00 p.m., Council Worksession, Roosevelt Center Merchants

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City Notes Thanksgiving Week Deadline Changes Animal Control staff reports Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, No- two cats, two guinea pigs and vember 24, the deadline for the News Review will have to change, four kittens were adopted. One since printers will not be available to print the paper Thanksgiving cat was surrendered by owner. morning. The Thanksgiving issue will be printed on Wednesday. All Planning staff worked on de- deadlines will be moved back a day to finish the paper in time to veloping a bus stop ridership be printed before the holiday. database. Thanksgiving Week the deadline for stories, letters and camera Public Works staff held a pre- ready ads will be Monday, November 21 at 8 p.m. Ads that need construction meeting for the Still work must be in by Sunday, November 20 at 4 p.m. Creek stream restoration near The usual Wednesday composition work and final proofing will Hanover Parkway. be done Tuesday evening. Notice to All All copy – ads, articles, photos, letters – must reach us no later than Monday, November 21 to be included in the November 24 is- Are You Looking sue. Any material received after Monday evening will be held for For Your Letter? the issue of December 1. If you don't see it, it could be because you didn't sign it and didn't give us a telephone number where we could reach Letters to the Editor you. All letters must be signed and the letter writer's name, Utopian Thanks Thanks address and telephone number My thanks to the organizers of Thanks to the Greenbelt should be typed or clearly the Utopia Film Festival. A Bold Community Foundation and printed. Drop us a Line! Peace, about Costa Rica’s choice all of their good work. In the All letters are subject to to dismantle its army, was a very ad announcing the conclusion editing for reasons of space, Electronically, that is. interesting look at what can be of the Explore your Green- libel, taste and clarity. Letters [email protected] done when money is redirected belt campaign, two of my col- are considered accepted when from military spending to educa- leagues were misidentified. Our published. tion and health care. It was a CEO is Viraj Gandhi, not Vinjay timely presentation which I hope Ghandi. Our Director of Human more people have the opportunity Resources is Tania DaSilva, not to see. Trisha DaSilva. Thanks for cor- Alice Noe recting this. Noah Parker Paradyme Management, Inc.

GIVES Sponsors AARP GHI Notes Movies since 1938 Safe Driving Course Thursday, November 3, 7 Old Greenbelt Theatre Greenbelt Intergenerational p.m., Communications Commit- 129 Centerway Volunteer Exchange Services tee Meeting, GHI Lobby; 301-329-2034 (GIVES) is taking calls for driv- 7:30 p.m., Board of Directors www.greenbelttheatre.org ers to register for the AARP Safe Meeting, Board Room. Members always $6.50! Driving program. The course Friday, November 4, office will be offered on Monday, No- closed. For emergency mainte- Adults $9, Senior/Student vember 21 at the Community nance service call 301-474-6011. $8, Members $6.50, Kids $6 Center, Room 202 from 10 a.m. Monday, November 7, 7 p.m., All shows before 5 PM: Greenbelt to 2:30 p.m., with a half-hour Pre-purchase Orientation, Board Adults $7, Members $6.50, lunch break. Sign in will begin Room. 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(CC) (110 mins)) [email protected] (billing) Certification of having taken ing, Board Room; 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8:00 PM Yard Solutions Task Force Meet- website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com the course can result in a lower Sat. 8:00 PM car insurance rate for some insur- ing, GHI Lobby. Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar ance companies. Friday, November 11, office Sun. 3:00, 8:00 PM closed (Veterans Day). For emer- Mon. 8:00 PM Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 gency maintenance service call Wed. 8:00 PM Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 301-474-6011. A MAN CALLED OVE Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 (Subtitled) (114 mins) Fri. 5:30 PM STAFF Sat. 3:00, 5:30 PM Cynthia Beck, Judy Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Arlene Clarke, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Angie Evans, Samantha Sun. 1:00, 5:30 PM Fitschen, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, James Giese, Bernadette Mon. 5:30 PM Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Kyla Hanington, Amy Hansen, Sol- Tues. 5:30 PM ange Hess, Peggy Higgins, Rebecca Holober, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Wed. 3:00, 5:30 PM Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, Lesley Kash, Sue Krofchik, Sandra Lange, Thurs. 5:30 PM Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Marcie Lissauer, Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Pa- tricia Novinsky, Gail Phillips, Marylee Platt, Peter Reppert, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Family Series: Lola Skolnik, Shayna Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean On Screen DON’T FENCE ME IN Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Lynn White, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. Sat. 1:00 PM (FREE!) CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Oy Vey, Ove! Franklin Park: Arlene Clarke 240-988-3351 Musicals Series: Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association A Man Called Ove is a Swedish comedy-drama opening this WEST SIDE STORY (1961) Friday, November 4 at the Old Greenbelt Theatre. Rolf Larsgaard Sun. 10:30 AM Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc is the misanthropic, curmudgeonly title character who has lost his job and his beloved wife. He is resented by his neighbors for his Monday Matinee Classics: BOARD OF DIRECTORS obsessive enforcement of petty home association rules, and so he Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Deanna ROMAN HOLIDAY Dawson, secretary; James Giese; Tom Jones and Sylvia Lewis. decides to commit suicide. Mon. 1:00 PM (FREE!) But his needy neighbors keep intervening at inopportune mo- Business Manager: Mary Halford ments to demand help only Ove can give. Iranian Parvenah (Bahar Presidential Election Live Pars) is his strong-willed, compulsively sociable neighbor. She DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads—8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. Coverage Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to becomes a surrogate daughter to Ove and shows him that a truly Tues. 8:00 PM (FREE!) alive person cannot fly solo. address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. Rating: PG-13 Tournées Film Festival: Mail subscriptions—$45/year. Running Time: 1 hour, 56 minutes MY GOLDEN DAYS Director: Hannes Hohn Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. Thurs. 8:00 PM (FREE!) OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. - Jim Link (subtitled) Thursday, November 3, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

Events at MakerSpace Golden Age Club The Relics in Concert Compost Workshop Next Art Drop-in Thursday, November 3: FLL by Bunny Fitzgerald The second appearance of The Learn how to compost Satur- Features Weaving Team 2 creates from 5 to 6:30 You can’t fight Mother Nature Relics, a 1960s cover band, will day, November 5 from 10 a.m. Art materials are all around p.m. Minecraft Club meets from but the Golden Age Club did occur on Saturday, November to noon. Meet at the Department us, and that includes the great 7 to 8 p.m. try. On a very cold, gusty day 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Green- of Public Works at 555 Crescent outdoors. The Greenbelt Recre- Friday, November 4: First they held a yard sale/bake sale at belt Community Church United Road. Compost bins are available ation Department Arts Program Friday Game Night (Strategy Roosevelt Center. Many thanks to Church of Christ at Crescent for $30 to Greenbelt residents invites guests to create colorful Games) from 6 to 9 p.m. everyone who braved the weather and Hillside Roads. Made up of only while supplies last. RSVP weavings using sticks as looms. Saturday, November 5: FLL and took part. seven members of the church, to [email protected] All ages are invited to partici- Team 3 meets from noon to 2 On November 9 Lina Stall- the band features Keith Johnson, or 240-542-2168. pate in this free Community Art p.m. and Labradoodles meet from ings will speak on Alzheimer’s Tom Davey, Althea Davey, Liisa Drop-in workshop on Sunday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. disease. Granfors-Hunt, Mark Granfors- November 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 6: Anima- The potluck luncheon will be Hunt, Doug Tull and Rick Ran- Maryland STEM at the Community Center. The tion Meetup from 2 to 4 p.m. on November 16 and we’ll cel- som. They’ll perform rock, pop Festival Star Party workshop will be led by Ra- Tuesday, November 8: FLL ebrate November birthdays. and soul. There is no admission The Astronomical Society of chel Cross, one of eight artists Team 1 builds from 6 to 7:30 Mark November 30 on your fee for the concert, but donations Greenbelt and the Goddard As- in residence with studios at the p.m., and Coder Dojo (adults) calendar. Tea will be served and will be accepted. Money raised tronomy Club will co-host a spe- Community Center. All materials code from 8 to 9 p.m. there will be an exchange of will go toward the church refresh cial star party, a Maryland STEM will be provided. No reservations Wednesday, November 9: Lab- books and magazines. Some other fund that covers items including Festival event for school children, are needed. radoodles from 6 to 7:30 p.m. interesting items may be for sale. increased insulation, new blinds kindergarten through 12th grade, For more information about and Fiber Enthusiasts from 6 to Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and refinishing the historic sanc- and their parents, on Saturday the city’s art programs, vis- 9 p.m. and come to meetings to keep up tuary. Concertgoers can also sup- evening, November 5 at the City it greenbeltmd.gov/arts, follow on all the activities. port the church when purchasing of Greenbelt Observatory, located Greenbelt Recreation ARTS on bake sale items and refreshments next to James Wolfe Field at the Facebook or call 301-397-2208. Contra Dance during intermission. The Greenbelt Recreation De- Mamas & Papas Host end of Northway. Arts programs are sponsored in partment and the Folklore Society This event will start at 6 p.m., part by the Maryland State Arts Clothing Exchange an hour earlier than regular star Council. of Greater Washington (FSGW) Join Greenbelt Mamas & Pa- are co-hosting another contra Scouting for Food parties at this site, to give chil- pas for a playground meet-up dren and young adults a chance dance on Saturday, November 5 and clothing swap at Buddy At- Starts in November Social Paint Night Greenbelt’s Boy Scout Troop to see the various telescopes at the Community Center gym. tick Park on Saturday, November Greenbelt Community Center 746 and Cub Scout Pack 202 are being set up while there is still Beginners as well as experienced 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is holding a Social Paint Night gearing up for their annual Scout- daylight. At about 7 p.m. we dancers are welcome. Beginner clothing/toy swap is a great way with instructor Amanda Larsen ing for Food program, an annual will begin observing the Moon, lessons will start at 6:30 p.m. to clean out the closet, share on Saturday, November 5 from 6 food collection orchestrated by planets and deep sky objects and the dance begins at 7 p.m. with neighbors and take home to 8 p.m. Socialize through paint- scouts from the National Capi- such as galaxies, nebulae and star Sargon de Jesus will be calling free items. ing, no experience required. Open tal Area Council. They ask that clusters. An astronomical camera to the music of Contra Rebels. The Mamas & Papas will set to ages 18 and up. Materials are residents fill bags with food and will be mounted on the observa- There is a fee for those older up at tables and tarps near the provided; BYO if you prefer. leave them out for scouts to pick tory telescope for more sensitive than six. playground. Bring items for sort- Register for Activity #463261-1 up on Saturday, November 12. viewing of deep sky objects. Ob- Contra dance is fun and is a ing between 9:30 and 10 a.m. by Thursday, November 3 by For more information contact serving will continue until 9 p.m. great way to meet new people Claim new-to-you items from 10 calling 301-397-2208 or email- Scout4FoodGreenbelt@hotmail. Attendees are asked to park in and get lots of exercise. It is to 11:30 a.m. Feel free to bring ing [email protected]. com. the ball field lot, not up on the danced to live music, which can kids’ clothing (elementary school There is a fee for this program. have an array of instruments hill, unless bringing a telescope. age and younger), women’s cloth- The star party will be canceled depending on the band. There is ing and accessories, toys and a caller who calls the dance by Mishkan Torah Hosts without notice if it is hopelessly baby gear. Items left at the end cloudy. doing a “walk through” before of the morning will be donated to Provocative Talk each dance. At the beginning of a charity or thrift store. On Sunday, November 6 at 1 each evening dance, there is a p.m. the Social Action Commit- 30-minute lesson to go over all tee of Mishkan Torah will host a the basic steps that will be called. Free Showing 90-minute presentation by Molly Call 301-397-2208 for more Of Cowboy Film Gill, director of federal legisla- Utopia Film Festival Presents information. There will be a free showing tive affairs of Families Against Sunday, Nov. 6th & Wednesday, Nov. 9th of the 1945 Roy Rogers movie Mandatory Minimums, and Pa- Beginning at 8 PM Don’t Fence Me In on Saturday, trice Sulton, an area lawyer who Computer Club Meets November 5 at 1 p.m. at the Old writes and speaks extensively on The Greenbelt Computer Club Greenbelt Theatre. The movie topics including drug decriminal- “Remembering the Fallen (2014),” and will hold its monthly meeting on stars King of the Cowboys Roy ization, police accountability and Thursday, November 10 at the “American Veterans: Discarded and Forgotten” Rogers, along with Dale Evans, sentencing reform. The presenta- Community Center dining room George “Gabby” Hayes, the Sons tion will be on mass incarceration from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is of the Pioneers and of course in the war on drugs and its race- On Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) welcome to discuss the latest in Trigger, The Smartest Horse in based consequences in the U.S. consumer electronics, computers the Movies. The movie was in- and the D.C. area. This informa- Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels and tablets and basic trouble- spired by the hit song Don’t tive and provocative presentation shooting of Windows computers. Fence Me In written by Cole will be held at Mishkan Torah Some help for Apple iPad and Porter. Happy Trails. Synagogue. Text gen layout for GAC ad, 4 columns by 5 inches for the iPhone is available. The event is free and open to GreenbeltNovember Arts3, 2016 edition Center the entire community. OPENINGOPENING THIS THIS WEEK AT GAC AT GAC More Community Events Dinner with Friends are located throughout the paper.

Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) 2nd Floor, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204 www.greenbeltaccesstv.org • Studio: 301-507-6581 Free and Open to the Public Contemporary Conversations Series November 5, 5-7 p.m. Immigration: Benefits & Challenges Mowatt United Greenbelt Community Center, Room 202 By Donald Margulies

Methodist Church Saturday, Nov. 19th from 1–3PM Directed by Bob Kleinberg 40 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt November 4 - 20 Members Only Friday and Saturday at 8:00 Sunday at 2:00 Canon Camera Class – operation, composition, Ticket prices: $22 General Admission, $20 basic lighting, and sound Students/Seniors/Military Partnering with So Others Might Eat (some.org) November 8th and 9th from 7–10PM $10 Adults Go to www.greenbeltartscenter.org for details Reservation required. $6 Children 5-12 years COMING SOON: Seussical - Dec 2 – 18COMING - Directed by SOONJon Gardner Under 5 free Choking Out the Kudzu - Apr. 10-26 - Directed by Billie Colombaro Check out our Channel on Comcast 77 and Verizon Fios 19 CelticSeussical Concert – byDec the 2 -Homespun 18 – Directed Ceilidh by Jon Band Gardner - May 1 To view our schedule, visit: www.greenbeltaccesstv.org For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or And click on “Channel” Baked Goods for Sale email: [email protected] or BOOK TICKETS ONLINE at www.greenbeltartscenter.org

Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 3, 2016 Community Safety Professionals Zero Pumpkin Waste by Connor Roessler Honored in Awards Ceremony The Greenbelt Pump- kin Festival is a great by Butch Hicks opportunity to celebrate Local community police, fire the Halloween season as and rescue and public works em- well as experience the ployees were honored at the 29th Forest Preserve with a Annual Public Safety Awards pumpkin walk. In recent Program held at American Legion years, Greenbelt’s Zero- Family Post 136 on October 28. Waste Circle, part of the Greenbelt City Councilmembers Greenbelt Green Team, and State Delegate Anne Healey, has helped festival-goers representing District 22, joined compost their pumpkin Post members and guests for the waste with great success. dinner and awards program that Thanks in part to recognized the exceptional efforts the green efforts of the that contribute to the safety of lo- Pumpkin Festival’s or- cal communities. ganizer Melissa Ehren- Commander Mike Moore said reich and the Greenbelt Post 136 was proud to sponsor Department of Public the awards program to recognize Works, the Pumpkin Fes- CONNOR ROESSLER BY PHOTO the safety professionals’ selfless tival has gone zero waste Waste from the annual pumpkin carv- contributions to their communi- the past two years col- ing is collected for compost. ties. About 100 family members, HICKS BUTCH BY PHOTO lecting and composting friends and Post 136 members Greenbelt City Councilmembers and Post 136 Officers with 2016 the pumpkin guts from gave standing ovations to the Public Safety Award recipients. The honorees are: the Community Carve Off and pumpkins were saved and will be honorees as organizational leaders Officer Benjamin Tamasiello, Nancy Remenick, Trooper First Class donating leftover jack-o-lanterns composted by Greenbelt residents. described their professionalism Richard Maszarose, Volunteer Chief Nicholas Bittel, Master Police to residential Greenbelt garden- This added to a total of over and achievements. Officer Michael Eppard and Alexa Lauber. ers for their compost piles. Zero 1,120 pounds of compostable Master Police Officer and waste volunteers helped to edu- materials diverted from the land- Maryland National Guard vet- member of the Greenbelt Vol- Greenbelt Connection and works cate festival goers at the Commu- fill from the past three Greenbelt eran Michael Eppard is Greenbelt unteer Fire Department Ladies closely with the community’s se- nity Carve Off about the benefits Pumpkin Festivals. Police Officer of the Year. His Auxiliary for more than 40 years, nior population. She helps track of composting and collected over Greenbelters can compost their dedication to police work and continuing her family’s long as- costs and work orders for the 270 pounds of pumpkin guts this own jack-o-lanterns and pump- community involvement made sociation with the Greenbelt fire entire vehicle fleet and ensures year to be composted through a kins – that are paint-free – by the greater Greenbelt area a safer department. Remenick’s coordina- that emergency responders have special arrangement with MOM’s taking them to MOM’s for com- place to live. Eppard’s traffic tion of fundraising events, service vehicles, that street sweeper ser- (My Organic Market). Two com- post drop off service. Curious to work taking intoxicated drivers as president of the Ladies Auxil- vices are provided in Greenbelt munity composters also used learn more about composting? off the road earned him accolades iary and assistance with various and neighboring cities and that six buckets of guts to be added The Department of Public Works from the Maryland Department of support programs enhanced the seniors and other residents get to their compost piles in their is hosting a composting work- Transportation, and his investiga- fire station’s contribution to a to the store or to doctor appoint- gardens and to feed their local shop on Saturday, November 5 tive skills took multiple firearms safe community. ments. Also recognized were chickens. Many families also from 10 a.m. to noon at Public off area streets. He also showed Michelle Moo-Young became Volunteer Chief Nicholas Bittel collected the seeds from their Works. The workshop will cover his compassion for others by the Greenbelt Police Department’s of the Berwyn Heights Volun- pumpkin to be roasted, which the basics of residential cold saving one young person from Civilian of the Year through her teer Fire Department and Rescue helped to keep that waste out of composting and will be an op- drowning and another person dedication to the department as Squad as Firefighter of the Year landfills. The New Deal Café also portunity for Greenbelt residents from bleeding to death. indicated in numerous letters of and Park Police Officer Benjamin provided holiday treats with zero to purchase a discounted com- Trooper First Class Richard appreciation, unit citations and Tomasiello as Police Office of waste practices by purchasing re- post bin. Questions? Contact Maszarose of the Maryland State expressions of gratitude from the Year. cyclable cups to serve their treats. Connor Roessler, Chesapeake Police Barracks in College Park citizens and police officers. She Moore told the award recipi- On Sunday, left over jack-o- Conservation Corps Member, at also demonstrated skills and pro- has provided 22 years of service ents that their daily efforts make lanterns from the Pumpkin Walk [email protected] or fessionalism that have contributed doing everything from communi- the Greenbelt area a special and were picked up and donated to 240-542-2150. to the safety of local citizens. cations specialist through back- safe place to live. “As first re- local composters to use in their Connor Roessler is a Chesa- Maszarose has been rated highest ground investigation coordinator sponders you hold a unique place own garden compost instead of peake Conservation Corps mem- in gun seizures, executing arrest and, as many familiar with the in our minds and our hearts. You filling up a landfill. Over 110 ber working for Public Works. warrants, traffic stops and on-site Labor Day parade know, current- stand ready to go into harm’s arrests. Since joining the Mary- ly serving as “Mighty Michelle,” way and your actions display the land State Police in February McGruff the Crime Dog’s partner. attributes of dedication, sound 2013, he has completed all stud- Alexa Lauber was named as judgment and professionalism. HUGE MULTI-FAMILY RUMMAGE SALE ies and requirements to become Employee of the Year by Green- Public Works staff responses to the barrack’s drug recognition belt’s Public Works Department. emergency situations further en- Sunday & Monday: November 6 & 7 expert. She is an administrative assistant hance the overall safety of our 9am – 3pm GREAT Those operating behind the who ensures citizen complaints area. On behalf of the nearly GREAT RAIN OR SHINE FUN scenes to support first responder are heard, bills are processed and 2,000 members of the American PRICES organizations also demonstrated community services are sched- Legion Family of Post 136, thank dedication to duty, professional- uled. Her pride in her work is you all for your service.” Clothing, Shoes, Housewares, Linens, ism and courage. Nancy Re- evident as she schedules bus Butch Hicks serves on the Electronics, Toys, Books, Music menick has been a cornerstone riders on a daily basis for the executive committee of American Legion Family Post 136. Mishkan Torah, 10 Ridge Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20770 301- 474-4223 Shredding Day a Success

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• Estate Planning • Family Law • Probate • Labor & Employment • Guardianships • Medical Malpractice • Trusts • Personal Injury • Civil Litigation • Real Estate • Business Law PHOTO BY GFCU BOARD MEMBER DOUG JOHNSON GFCU BOARD BY PHOTO Greenbelters responded in earnest to Saturday’s Shredding TIMOTHY P. O’BRIEN Day, sponsored by Greenbelt Federal Credit Union and the Estates and Trusts City of Greenbelt. The event resulted in the shredding of 9,750 240.553.1210 pounds of paper, the equivalent of saving 85 trees, according to Greenbelt, MD Cynthia A. Comproni, Credit Union general manager. [email protected] jgllaw.com Thursday, November 3, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

CRAZE continued from page 1 Greenbelt History in Photos specialized training. These ac- tions enhanced the reputation of the department as a whole, police Earliest Settlers Here and civilian staff individually, the by James Giese community at large and the chief himself. (This is the fifth in a se- “He’s a cop’s cop and a ries of historic photograph chief’s chief,” said City Manager presentations that help tell Michael McLaughlin, “a cop’s the story of Greenbelt’s early cop because he came through the history. The recent photo of ranks and earned the respect of Indian Springs in this story is officers and citizens throughout by the author. The photo of the community and a chief’s Addison is from the Green- chief because he protected the belt Museum’s collection citizens of Greenbelt and leads of photos first published in by example how to hold to the Greenbelt: History of a New highest of standards.” Town, 1937-87 and originally As he hangs up the uniform DEPARTMENT POLICE GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO obtained courtesy of the Ad- he has worn for almost 50 years, Muhammed Ali in Greenbelt with Officers James Craze and dison Museum of American a person might wonder what has Paul Duprat in 1976. Art, Phillips Andover Acad- given him the most satisfaction.

emy, Andover, Mass. Much OF ADDISON FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO He immediately says it’s the peo- sion expanded to include criminal nership program, in which the of this information was ob- John Addison, first patent-holding ple in the community who have investigation, evidence and ca- city and a private organization tained from the Prologue to colonist in Greenbelt become friends and the people nine units, a narcotics task force, each pay 50 percent of the cost Greenbelt: History of a New he works with, who have become school resource officer, crime for the first year of having a full- Town, 1937-87, written by a second family. He hired many prevention and public information time police officer assigned to the Alan Virta.) The first known patent of land of them as young graduates of liaison. organization, later with all costs The site for the Greenbelt new to a colonialist in what is now the police academy, watched Gaining specialized knowledge assumed by the city. When this town was chosen because of its Greenbelt went to Col. John Ad- them grow as individuals and rise led to officers with more skills program went into effect with proximity to the Beltsville Agri- dison and his business partner through the ranks as profession- but still stuck at the rank of pri- Beltway Plaza years ago, Craze cultural Research Center, enabling William Hutchison in 1695. The als – just as he himself did. He vate with no place to go between said it was so successful that the Agricultural Department to tract was known as Friendship derives much satisfaction from there and corporal. The rank of “crime dropped and the officer start buying land with other funds and included Beltway Plaza and being a mentor and estimates that MPO (master police officer) was assigned there was not needed.” while the authorization and funds Franklin Park in Greenbelt West. he mentored about 150 officers. created for officers who are not This partnership was used in for the Greenbelt project made its The partners did not live here, Training rookies but not yet at the super- Greenbriar in its earlier years way through Congress. but may have used the land for When he assumed the role of visory rank of corporal. and is currently in effect with The lands were first inhabited a trading post with Indians. Ad- chief, one of his first actions was Craze holds the canine unit Franklin Park apartments, where by Native Americans who, it is dison, who was once commander to reorganize the department into close to his heart and establish- management and the officer meet believed, gathered in an area of the Prince George’s County three divisions – patrol, special ing this unit was one of his first monthly to keep abreast of perti- now known as Indian Springs. A militia, lived at a plantation along operations and administrative initiatives. It was his love of nent crime information. little known city park at the up- the Potomac River on a height services. Education and training animals, especially dogs, which Another favorite is the School per end of Walker Drive in the known as Oxen Hill and upon were given to all levels of staff. made him jump at the opportu- Resource Officer (SRO) program, Golden Triangle just to the right which his son Thomas built Oxen Supervisory officers received nity to become a canine handler one of the longest and most suc- rear of the parking garage and Hill Manor. That land also in- executive-level training from po- after enlisting in the U.S. Air cessful programs in the state. One adjacent to the Beltway includes cluded what is now National lice management groups such as Force. Four years of crawling officer is assigned full-time to the springs, which still flow. In Harbor. This portrait is believed the FBI Executive Development through muck in the jungles of Eleanor Roosevelt High School the early days of Greenbelt, it is to have been done by Gustavus School and the International As- Vietnam taught him the value (ERHS) and works closely with told that arrow heads were found Hesselius, who resided in the sociation of Chiefs of Police. canines bring to police work. school staff, security and students there. county for a time. Patrol division officers were Computerization and coordinates services with given the opportunity to receive The administrative division neighborhood communities. The specialized training from the has been brought from the lim- SRO also teaches the course Pub- Maryland Police Training Com- ited data processing of the 1970s lic Policy Issues which includes mission to augment patrol capa- to the use of computers now in criminal justice information. The bilities. This allowed formation every position for almost every program at ERHS was given of units that can be mobilized task. This division has an infor- national recognition by CALEA. when needed. These units in- mation technology administrator Craze also has high praise for clude homeland security, crisis and automation enforcement of- the Drug Abuse Resistance Edu- negotiation, emergency response, ficer, unheard of, and perhaps cation (DARE) program. Green- accident investigation and internal never imagined, in the chief’s belt was the first police depart- investigation. Field training and early days on the force. ment to offer it. It is taught by in-service training that used to be In the early 1970s, when PVT law enforcement officers and performed by the Training Com- Craze joined the force, officers helps students develop good de- mission is now done in-house by in the field communicated with cision-making skills and to under- officers who became certified to dispatchers using radios that were stand the consequences of their GIESE JAMES BY PHOTO teach. hard-wired and stayed in cruis- actions. Evidence has shown that The department joined with ers. When an officer was out of completing this program does re- Recent photo of Indian Springs the Natural Resources Depart- the cruiser it was necessary to duce alcohol and drug use. ment to build a firing range, used turn on a public address system Collective Bargaining Open House: Nov. 10, 2016 9 am-Noon to support firearms training and to try to keep in contact. This The City of Greenbelt was qualifications. This training is was a shared channel also used the first municipality in Mary- 11011 Montgomery Rd. Beltsville MD also taught by Greenbelt officers by the public works department. land to enter into a collective certified in this specialty. In the mid-1970s, the department bargaining agreement with the Other officers became certified upgraded to four portable radios, Fraternal Order of Police. When For information call: 301-937-7154 in other specialties. The crisis just under the size of a shoebox. council approved the agreement negotiation unit, which some- Certainly not the situation now. on April 21, 2007, then-mayor Visit our website: www.stjosrcs.org times works in conjunction with In addition officers now sub- Judith Davis declared this to be the emergency response unit, and mit criminal booking and back- “an historic occasion,” and noted includes two Spanish-speaking ground fingerprinting electroni- other municipal jurisdictions were officers, also assists neighboring cally and use license plate readers following the process closely. agencies, including in barricade and mobile fingerprint scanners. Councilmember Konrad Herling situations. The emergency re- The Greenbelt department praised the action, saying this sponse unit, and its behemoth was one of the first agencies in “brings us into the 21st century.” Dragoon that citizens often call Maryland to transition to an au- The city and FPO are currently in a tank, responds to rescue situ- tomated crash reporting system their third contract, to be renego- ations. They were dispatched to to complete and submit crash re- tiated in 2017. New Orleans in 2005 to help in ports electronically. The collision CALEA the wake of Hurricane Katrina. analysis reconstruction unit uses The Greenbelt Police Depart- The department’s 300-page laser mapping in their work. ment was awarded prestigious General Orders Manual specifies Computers also allow the de- Advanced Accreditation with Ex- who does what, when and how. partment to partner with Autism cellence based on Gold Standard When an earthquake shook the FYI to have access to informa- Assessment by the Commission region in 2011, Greenbelt was tion in their national registry on Accreditation for Law En- the only jurisdiction in the state which alerts patrol officers at the forcement Agencies (CALEA) to have an earthquake plan in time of dispatch that they might in 2015. Seeking accreditation place to maintain order and pro- encounter a person with special is voluntary and an agency must tect residents. The department’s needs. apply to go through the accredita- plan became a model for other Favorite Programs tion process. jurisdictions. One of the programs Craze The special operations divi- prizes is the public-private part- See CRAZE, page 12 Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 3, 2016 Co-opoly and Other Activities Mishkan Torah to Hold Annual Rummage Sale Obituaries Mishkan Torah Synagogue will Help Celebrate Co-op Month hold its annual rummage sale on Trisha Lynn Bayles Margaret Ellen Rall by Leta Mach Sunday, November 6 and Mon- day, November 7 from 9 a.m. to October is Co-op Month when nomic Participation. The sixth 3 p.m. At this Vintage to Vogue cooperatives across the country principle, Cooperation among event, shoppers can find lightly celebrate and recognize the way Cooperatives, was expressed as used clothing and shoes for chil- co-op businesses are building a teamwork, collaboration, working dren and adults; luggage; linens; better world. In Greenbelt, the together for a common goal or handbag; scarves; toys; books; members of the Greenbelt Coop- purpose, working together so all sports equipment; art works and erative Alliance have sponsored a benefit and simply as cooperation. every kind of houseware. number of activities to inform the Looking out for the needs of Come early for the best community about cooperatives. others and the neighborhood are choices. Monday is a special bag On Sunday, October 23, Al- examples of the seventh principle: day where a shopper can fill a liance members brought their Concern for Community. whole shopping bag with cloth- PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BAYLES FAMILY OF THE BAYLES COURTESY PHOTO educational message to the Farm- Other answers focused on the ing at one low price. In addi- Trisha Lynn Bayles ers Market. In addition to an- role of co-ops, such as buying tion, Mishkan Torah’s Sisterhood swering questions, the Alliance locally, providing the best quality Gift Shop will be open through Trisha Lynn Bayles, a lifelong FRANN FENDLAY BY PHOTO sponsored a co-op trivia contest. at the best prices and delivering the rummage sale and on most resident of Laurel, died unexpect- Margaret Ellen Rall For a chance to win a basket of services and products efficiently Wednesdays and Sundays until edly at her home on October 22, cooperative-produced products to help a diverse population. Oth- Chanukah. Shoppers can check 2016. She was 42. She was born Margaret Rall died peacefully donated by the Greenbelt Con- er answers also indicated ways times on the synagogue’s website, on September 20, 1974 in Ta- on October 19, 2016, following sumer Co-op, people were asked that cooperatives build a better MishkanTorah.org or by calling koma Park. She graduated from a brief illness. She was 77. Mrs. to name one of the seven co-op world through inclusion, sharing, 301-474-4223. Takoma Academy in 1993. She Rall was born on May 2, 1939, principles. sustainability, courtesy, respecting The sale is a Greenbelt tradi- was an active life member of the in Washington, D.C. and moved The entries were checked later everyone’s viewpoint and fairness tion, a chance to find great new- Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Depart- to Greenbelt in 1961 with her in the afternoon at the Co-op to workers. to-you treasures and a fun-filled ment where she served as trustee husband Paul Rall. They resided Party at the New Deal Café. At the Co-op party, people way to get a head start on that and became one of the first wom- in the Parkway Apartments until Bethany Fantain was the win- tried to carry out these prin- holiday shopping. Mishkan Torah en to drive an emergency engine. the birth of their first child and ner, when her entry was the first ciples when playing the game, is located at 10 Ridge Road. Trisha enjoyed traveling, skiing, then the family moved to Lake- correct entry drawn. She won by Co-opoly, where everyone works watching the Caps games, riding wood where she resided until naming the first principle: Vol- together to form a co-op. In Co- motorcycles and recently began the mid-1980s. Before moving to untary and Open Membership. opoly, everyone loses or everyone baking. She had a special love Fairfield Nursing Home in 2014, Her prize basket included Ocean wins. for animals too, especially her cat Mrs. Rall had lived for many Spray cranberry juice, Bob’s Red Sandy whom she rescued during years at the Green Ridge House Mill muesli, Welch’s fruit snacks, Hurricane Sandy. She worked for on Ridge Road. She enjoyed go- Blue Diamond almonds, Sun Johns Hopkins Medicine in the ing to church and participating in Maid figs, Land O’ Lakes cocoa radiology department for the last the many activities at Fairfield. packets and Frontier Co-op adobo 12 years. A memorial service was held on seasoning. ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH She is survived by her loving October 26. A private interment While the rest of those who 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 parents Bill and May-Lynn Bay- will be held at the Greenbelt participated did not have the ex- 301-474-4322 les; soulmate of 23 years Thomas Cemetery. act words of the seven principles Mass Schedule: Ray; brother Todd Bayles and Mrs. Rall is survived by her as stated by the International his wife Pam; nieces Savannah children Michael Rall (Megan), Cooperative Alliance, they did Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and Jordan Bayles; and aunts Frances Fendlay (Kevin), Patricia understand the spirit of the co- Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. and uncles Laura and Zaman Ali, Rall and Charles Rall (Nancy). operative principles. The second Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Cory and Joyce Chambers, Kathy She was preceded in death by principle is Democratic Member Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Chambers, Ted and Gloria Lovell two daughters, Valerie and Chris- Control and entrants stated that as and many cousins. tine. self-governance, run by members Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe A memorial service will be Donations in her name can be and customer or member owned. held on Friday, November 4 at made to The Treatment Advocacy Profit sharing with members and the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire De- Center in Arlington, Va. which profits staying in the membership partment beginning at 11 a.m. provides care and awareness for were other ways of indicating Memorial donations may be those suffering from severe men- the third principle: Member Eco- made in memory of Trisha to the tal illness. “Prejudices of any kind are the destroyers of Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Depart- human happiness & welfare.” - Baha’i Writings ment. Online condolences may be made at donaldsonfuneralhome. Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church com. 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 Greenbelt Baha'i' Community Greenbelt Park Events Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 Saturday, November 5: Out- [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org door Stewardship Volunteer Worship Service 10 a.m. Event. Join the invasive plant team as they monitor and repel See you Saturday at 5 for Spaghetti Dinner! the growing threat of invasive plants in Greenbelt Park. Meet at Greenbelt Community Church the Ranger Station at 11 a.m.; the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST event lasts until 1 p.m. 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) Saturday, November 5: Camp- Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings fire Talk, Why ‘Powder Mill’ www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org Road? There were powder mills manufacturing black gunpowder Come worship God with us! Sunday Worship nearby in Beltsville and Bladens- 10:15 a.m. burg in the early 1800s. Charcoal Sunday School 9:45AM for gunpowder was manufactured Worship Service 11:00AM Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff, Pastor from trees on land that eventually became Greenbelt Park. On Guy Fawkes Day (come and find out 101 Greenhill Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-­‐4212 www. greenbeltbaptist.org Mishkan Torah what this holiday is), hear about gunpowder and how it was made. Congregation Meet at the Campfire Circle at Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 6 p.m. 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali- tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community your extended family in the 21st century. November 6 10 a.m. Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, "The Teenager Who Changed the Times: Portrait of i.e. family service at 7:30 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Catholic Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. Community a Young Bob Dylan" Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. of Greenbelt Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. Rev. Evan Pritchard, guest speaker; with Carol Carter Walker, Worship Associate; and Opportunity for leadership development. MASS Carla Miller, DMRE Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. Sundays 10 A.M. In this timely and very musical worship service, Interfaith Minister, Reverend Evan Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities. Municipal Building Pritchard, will lead us on a journey into the mind of a most audacious young man who Interfaith families are welcome. felt he had nothing to lose, Robert Zimmerman. His story reminds us that greatness, ALL ARE WELCOME. Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism like fear, is a choice we make. and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Thursday, November 3, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7

At the Library Storytimes Wednesday, November 9: ages 3 to 5, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., limit 20 people. Thursday, November 10: ages birth to 2, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., City Information limit 15 babies with parent(s) or caregiver(s); ages 2 to 3, 4:15 MEETINGS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7-10 ELECTION DAY p.m., limit 20 people. Wednesday, November 9 at 7:30pm, ADVISORY PLAN- NOVEMBER 8, 2016 from 7:00 AM-8:00 PM Encourage children to make NING BOARD at the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, reading a positive experience by Rm. 114. On the Agenda: Status Review - Bike and Pedestrian YOUR VOTE COUNTS! bringing them to the library’s sto- Master Plan, Introduction to TLC Grant on Senior Mobility and Ac- Locations for the General Elec- rytimes. Each program contains cessibility, Update on planning projects a mixture of engaging activities tion are different than those for the City Election. and age-appropriate stories that Wednesday, November 9 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK support early literacy. Stop by SESSION re: V– Roosevelt Center Merchants Associa- For the General Election: Pre- the information desk immediately tion at Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. cinct 3 votes at Greenbelt Com- prior to each session to pick up munity Center, Precinct 6 votes The schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that free tickets available on a first- at Greenbelt Elementary School, a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. come, first-served basis. Precinct 8 votes at Springhill African Lecture Series VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Lake Elementary School, Pre- Tuesday, November 8, 7 p.m. cinct 13 votes at Eleanor Roos- Ancient Nubia: Black Lords of Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There are currently vacancies on: Advisory Planning evelt High School, and Precinct the Nile will be the next session Board, Arts Advisory Board, Board of Elections, Forest 18 votes at Turning Point Academy. of the Fall 2016 season in this Preserve Advisory Board, Greenbelt Advisory Committee on audio-visual lecture series pre- Bring a copy of an accepted ID, if required Environmental Sustainability, Park and Recreation Advisory For more information, contact the Prince George’s sented by historian C.R. Gibbs. Board and Youth Advisory Committee For more info: [email protected] County Board of Elections at 301-341-7300 Compost Collected LEAF VACUUM SCHEDULE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE At the Market For November 2016 City Offices will be closed Friday, November 11th, in The Greenbelt Compost Group observance of Veterans’ Day. of the Greenbelt Zero Waste The City Public Works Department will again collect loose Circle will be collecting food leaves from the following areas with the leaf vacuum from GREENBELT CONNECTION will not be operating. scraps at the Greenbelt Farmers November 1, 2016 until January 13, 2017. We remind REFUSE/RECYCLING SCHEDULE Market every Sunday until the residents to rake the leaves to the curb, but not into the Week of November 7 end of the market for this year, street, and to remove all sticks and stones from the pile as November 20. these can damage the machinery. Areas to be collected Monday Route – Collected Monday Bring all vegetable food scraps will be posted as in past years. We also remind residents Tuesday Route – Collected Tuesday from the kitchen (no meat). Do not to park in front of leaf piles. Wednesday Route – Collected Wednesday not include any paper products such as paper towels or paper WEEK OF: Thursday Route – Collected Thursday plates. Bring the food scraps in November 7 – 11: Boxwood (November 11 Holiday) There will be no appliance or yard waste collections November 14 - 18 : Woodland Hills,Greenbrook Village a reusable container to take back on Friday, November 11th. home; no plastic bags will be Estates and Windsor Green accepted. November 21 – 25: Lakewood Drop off point is the informa- (November 24 - 25 Holiday) FREE COMPOSTING tion table at the center of the November 28 – December 2: Lakeside and WORKSHOP market; there is a sign and a Greenspring I & II covered bin for collection and Saturday, November 5 someone at the desk to answer FREE PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION from 10am-12noon questions. Public Works Facility, 555 Using these food scraps, the Thursday, November 3 from 2:30-3:30pm group will be starting a batch of Springhill Lake Elementary School Crescent Road hot compost in late November. 6060 Springhill Drive Those interested in keeping up Come out and learn how to to date with the activities of the Please come to the front entrance of the school no earlier compost! than 2:15pm and wait to be directed into the school to Greenbelt Compost Group or in Composting Bins will be available for $30 from N.I.E helping to build this batch of line up by the gym. compost are invited to leave their Bring your own bags and rolling cart to carry your items. Institute. Available only to name and email address at the Greenbelt residents while supplies last. Farmers Market desk or email Sat., November 12 RSVP to [email protected] or [email protected]. 10:00am-12:00noon 240-542-2168 Greenbelt Dog Park Hanover Parkway CONTRA DANCE Saturday, November 5 New Deal Grange No. 7-9:45pm at Greenbelt Community Center 447 is holding a clean Class at 6:30pm up event at the Green- belt Dog Park. Come out and help us improve our furry family mem- ber’s community center. Supplies will be provided by the City of Greenbelt to clear brush, rake mulch and The Bus otherwise improve the park. For more information, email [email protected]. Sargon de Jesus calling to the music of Contra Rebels Seniors and Customers with In the coming weeks you $10 adults at door. $5 for 18 & under, Free for 6 and under. may notice a different look Disabilities RIDE FREE for many of your Green- belt police officers. Not to GREENBELT worry, they’re just taking COMMUNITY part in No Shave Novem- ART DROP-IN ber; a campaign devoted Sunday, November 6 Holy Cross to raising cancer aware- 1-3pm Thrift Store ness and supportive funds by putting a fun twist on Greenbelt Community Ctr. Every Thursday the month of November. 15 Crescent Road 10am – 4pm Officers participate by registering and donating money. The Terrific Twig Loom workshop officers then proceed to ‘let it grow’! To date we have raised (FREE) with Artist in Residence Rachel Cross Good, clean clothes for women, over $2,200. Learn how to create colorful woven sculptures with found men and children! Our officers’ charity of choice is ZERO - The End ofPros- and repurposed materials Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. tate Cancer. For more information, or to donate to our team, All ages welcome – No reservations required please go to: For City information, events, services visit http://support.zerocancer.org/site/TR/GrowandGive/ 6905 Greenbelt Road www.greenbeltmd.gov GG16?team_id=2317&pg=team&fr_id=1230 Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 Follow cityofgreenbelt on Facebook Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 3, 2016

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A Review A Review Oh What a Beautiful Musical! Diverse Festival Films Made by Jim Link Viewers Explore and Reflect From the first moment when by Leeann Irwin amiable cowboy Curly ambles though the audience singing Oh In its 12th year the Utopia Speak Out, was shown. Avery What a Beautiful Morning and Film Festival continues to seek a Kim, filmmaker, was one of over weaves his way onto the stage to better world through film. From 750 students who participated in banter/bicker/flirt with his would- over 400 films submitted from 23 the protest of dress code rules be sweetheart Laurey, Oklahoma! countries the all-volunteer selec- that they believe perpetuate sex- captures the theatergoers at God- tion committee chose more than ism, racism and rape culture. dard Space Flight Center’s fall 40 films for public viewing. The This year’s festival had a spe- MAD (Music and Drama) pro- films and animation were diverse cial focus on civil rights. Festival duction. in issues and genres, short and Director Chris Haley, the nephew Three hours later when direc- full features, whimsical, tender of Alex Haley who wrote the tor Eliot Malumuth spread the and thought-provoking. book Roots, chose clips from the love around giving kudos to his The festival is a precious op- original Roots and the new Roots assistant director Lelia Moors, portunity to experience, see and TV docudramas. Shown on the dance choreographer Katrina hear through the lenses of film- big screen at the Old Greenbelt Jackson, producers Suzy Crabb makers around the world who are Theatre one could not escape and Karen Levay and veteran working outside the multimillion- from the vivid depictions of bru- music director Chris Wells, the dollar film industry. The smorgas- tality. Following the clips, Haley audience was happily sated with The cowboys dance in Oklahoma. bord of films is larger than one led a discussion with four speak- a “magical musical play with viewer can peruse in a weekend. ers on the impact of the original some of the best music and lyr- In Alarm Clock Kid, from the Roots on their memories of ex- ics ever to grace the Broadway United Kingdom, the audience periences as well as contrasting stage,” according to Malumuth. was mesmerized by a boy work- and comparing the two versions. Agnes de Mille choreographed Photos by Zoltan G. ing as the personal alarm clock A lively discussion with audience the dance sequences for the origi- Levay to an array of people. With a participation followed. Neshoba: nal 1943 Broadway production, wool hat sitting haphazardly on The Price of Freedom investigates the first collaboration by Richard his head, he kindly found ways the 1964 murders of three civil Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein Curly (Jordan Es- to awaken customers every morn- rights workers, as their families II, here bravely emulated by sex) sings to Laurey ing, telling of their needs and and the local community seek Katrina Jackson and her novice (Christa Kronser) wishes with great respect. From justice and healing. Mississippi dancers. about the Surrey with the scent of fresh mint, to the Cold Case was another chill- The lavish production - 16 a Fringe on Top. clang of crashing cymbals he qui- ing documentary of the murders musicians in the orchestra and etly went about his business with of two 19-year-old black men. 25 cast members - has a classic the utmost care. Another short Determination, seeking justice plot – “boy loves girl, the vil- film, Duo, from India, beautifully and forgiveness were inspiring to lainous threatening interloper, the told the story of true friendship many in the audience. comedy couple diversion, and between two boys with brilliant Meeting, watching and hear- timeless goodhearted family and green fruit framing the camera ing of the visions and efforts community themes,” according to lens. of people, young and old, from the producers. Another unusual opportunity around the globe was a fresh Jordan Essex (Curly) and Mel- at Utopia is filmmakers being relief from the vitriolic landscape anie Pinot-Elliott (Laurey) have available for discussion after of the presidential campaign. great chemistry. His swagger films are viewed. Our Last Stand and flippancy doesn’t disguise captured some of the intense and Dynamic Governance his genuine love. Her vulner- complex conflicts of Christians in Workshop Nov. 13 able yearning is apparent beneath Iraq and Syria. The film follows a U.S.-born Assyrian-American On Sunday, November 13 her surface hauteur. It's hard to from 1 to 2 p.m., a free introduc- believe that Essex is just a high schoolteacher as she visits fami- lies, other Christians and minori- tory workshop will be held on school senior! the essential elements of dynamic Don Mitchell as the menacing ties in conflict zones in northwest Iraq and northeast Syria. The community governance, great Jud Fry is especially effective. training for everyone engaged His gnarly meanspiritedness, his British-born filmmaker discussed some of the resources that are with Greenbelt community orga- soft porn, his gun, noose and nizations. knife quite rightly terrify Laurey, available in the U.S. for giving support and getting information. Immediately afterward, from 2 the object of his lust. The lach- to 4 p.m., the Community Circle rymose self-pity of Curly’s duet The Forest’s Edge explores the multitude of issues that deforesta- for Dynamic Community Gover- with Jud, Pore Jud Is Daid, is nance will meet. This meeting is hilarious. tion of the Amazon rain forest in Peru means to local people and for those who have taken at least Laura Fisher as Ado Annie one dynamic community gover- – I’m Just a Girl Who Can’t the world. The film offers lush, intriguing and vibrant images of nance class, providing a space Say No - is the very pliant lass to ask questions, try out new ap- who can’t resist any man skillful flora and fauna affected by gold mining and production of coca, proaches, network and more. at “talkin’ pretty.” Will Parker Jud Fry (Don Mitchell) and Curly (Brendan Hurst) meet in the Both events are free, but reg- (Mike Marshall - naive, persis- which eventually is manufactured smokehouse. into cocaine for U.S. consumers. istration is required; contact Ai- tent, excellent) eventually talks [email protected]. prettier than Ali Hakim ( Tony Malumuth has directed six We’re in Love are two more A student from Brooklyn Tech- nical High School was in the Information on location will be Santiago - worldly, reluctant, Rogers and Hammerstein musi- gems in this American classic. provided upon registration. excellent). His very sexy Okla- cals for MAD and has here cast See it at The Barney and Bea audience as her film, #Skin Out homa hello wins out over Ali’s himself as sheriff Cord Elam, Recreation Center at 10000 Good Persian goodbye. who just can’t bring himself to Luck Road on November 3, 4, 5, Cathy Barth is always impres- jail Curly on his wedding night. 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18 and 19. Friends of the Greenbelt Museum present: sive, this time as the feisty, ten- The Surrey With the Fringe For more information visit derhearted Aunt Eller, with pitch On Top and People Will Say madtheater.org. perfect comedic timing. 3 BRAVE MEN

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ELECTION continued from page 1 it is no wonder that the national Judges A Naval Academy graduate, she authorizations are regularly sub- next mid-term general election. campaign has overlooked Mary- Three sitting judges of the is a retired Navy JAG officer. mitted and are overwhelmingly Balloting land. But Tuesday is the Presi- Circuit Court for this county April Ademiluyi has been practic- approved. The county has excel- Maryland now uses a com- dential Election, not the Primary. and two challengers are seeking ing law for nine years here. She lent bond ratings that are ob- bination ballot system involving All the unaffiliated and minor election to four openings at the trailed in the primary but may tained only by limiting the scope paper ballots and computerized party registered voters can now court. By law, appointed judges have a chance to win a seat in of its borrowings. Question A scanners. Voters will fill in oval vote. Registered party voters no are required to stand election Tuesday’s vote. asks approval for $60 million spaces with a marker beside their longer must stick with their party after serving for a while on the Ballot Questions for libraries; B. $67 million for choices. After the voter’s iden- candidates and can crossover. bench. A fourth judge also stood Eight referenda questions are public safety facilities; C, $48 tity is reverified, the voter inserts Polls indicate that many potential for reelection, but did poorly in on the ballot. The most contro- million for community college the ballot into a scanner to be voters are unhappy with both the primary and withdrew. versial is County Question D facilities; E, $199 million for read and the paper ballot then Trump and Clinton; will some of Sitting Judge Herman Dawson which would amend the county public works and transportation retained. If the accuracy of the these be so turned off as to not has been on the bench for 17 charter to increase the county and F, $120 million for county scanning comes into question, vote, and if so will this be the years and is a juvenile coordinat- council size to 11 members, the buildings. the ballots will be there to be case for one candidate more than ing judge and juvenile drug court two added slots being at-large in- Question 1 is a state question recounted. Maryland will never the other? judge, in which roles he has been stead of district members. District placed on the ballot by the legis- have chads. Also on the ballot for presi- criticized by some for his unusual councilmembers who completed lature to limit the governor’s au- dent are Libertarian candidate for- sentencing practices. Primary the limited two four-year terms thority in appointing someone to mer New Mexico governor Gary election results indicate that he on the council would be eligible fill an attorney general office va- LISTEN to the Johnson of Albuquerque and is the most vulnerable of the sit- to run for the at-large seats, as cancy. Instead of simply making NEWS REVIEW Green Party candidate Jill Stein ting judges. The other two are well as others, and serve eight an appointment, the governor, if Visually impaired of Lexington, Massachusetts, Dorothy Engel of Riverdale and more years. the question is approved, would may listen for free a graduate of Harvard Medical Karen Mason of Upper Marlboro. Question G would also amend be required to select one of three Call Metropolitan School who served twice on the Both were once assistant state’s the charter to change procedures nominees made by the central Washington Ear 301-681-6636 attorneys. Lexington Town Meeting. Neither for obtaining outside counsel in committee of the party to which No special equipment needed candidate appears to have drawn The best-known outsider, who case of conflict between the ex- the former occupant belonged. If significant attention from voters. did well in the primary, is former ecutive and council. the term to be completed is for What Next? county councilmember and coun- Five questions are county more than two years, the office A lot of news has happened cil chair Ingrid Turner of Bowie. bond issue authorizations. Such would be open for election at the since the primary with the Wash- ington Post and other newspapers making investigative reports with revelations of unseemly conduct by both candidates, WikiLeaks Stop the Lakeside North Development outsourcing information about Clinton’s non-public speeches to business groups hacked from a Vote ‘No’ on Ballot Question D campaign official’s computer - al legedly by the Russians, the FBI We oppose Question D because developers and other special interests will be the greatest taking the unprecedented step of publicly announcing the exis- beneficiaries should Question D be approved. One impact on Greenbelt will be that Question D tence of emails that may or may could facilitate the proposed Lakeside North Development. not pertain to Clinton 10 days before the election, a previously unreleased tape broadcast nation- In an attempt to circumvent term limits, Question D seeks to amend the Prince George’s County wide revealing graphic and crude charter to add two additional at-large seats to the County Council. The County Council would descriptions of the way Trump treats women and numerous alle- therefore increase from nine district seats to eleven total seats. gations by women of unwarranted sexual advances made by Trump. The at-large seats do not represent Districts. Candidates for at-large seats are elected by voters How many more bombs will be dropped before Tuesday and will countywide. Countywide campaigns are expensive and funded by developers and special interests, they affect the election? Congress therefore such elected at-large members will be responsive to the demands of the developers and Whatever happens nationally special interests that contributed to their campaigns – NOT the people. is not expected to affect the out- come of the two Congressional The Committee for Recharge At-Large (the Committee) is the ballot committee registered races on the ballot here. Demo- crat Eighth District Congressman with the State to support Question D. The Committee’s first campaign finance report shows that Chris Van Hollen of Montgomery County hopes to replace Bar- Southern Management Corporation (SMC) contributed $5,000 to the Committee. The second bara Mikulski as a Maryland U.S. Senator and the overwhelming campaign finance report was not filed by the October 27 deadline preventing the public from Democratic registration appears to knowing of the Committee’s financing. David Hillman is president of SMC and owner of the give him that advantage. His Re- publican opponent, Maryland Del- Lakeside North Apartments. egate Kathy Szeliga of Baltimore County, the minority leader in the On April 4, the Greenbelt City Council held a work session to meet with Hillman, to discuss his House of Delegates, hopes to up- set him the way Republican Larry proposal to build a 25-story 400 unit luxury high rise apartment complex on 5 acres of forested Hogan did to Anthony Brown two years ago in the race for land adjacent to the existing Lakeside North Apartments. This forested land is part of the original Governor. However, Hogan ran green belt. The current apartments are clustered on one side of the property and current zoning a well-organized, well-financed campaign in an off-year election regulations require this forested land to remain undeveloped. Therefore, the property is fully with much lower voter turnout than that expected this go around. developed and would need to be rezoned to allow for the proposed development. Also running is pediatrician Mar- garet Flowers from Baltimore, the Final approval of changes to the zoning, and the Lakeside North Development, will rest with the Green Party candidate. It’s been a long time, 35 years County Council. If Question D is approved, at-large members could interfere in District zoning to be exact, since Democrat Ste- cases to help the developers, such as Hillman, that contributed to their campaigns. ny Hoyer’s name was not on the ballot for Congress from the Fifth Congressional District and each You can get more information about Question D at: www.NoonQuestionD.com time he has won. Now minority whip in the house, there is no We need everyone’s help to stop the Lakeside North Development. Please contact us at the reason to believe it will not hap- address below if you would like to sign our petition, which asks the Greenbelt City Council to pen again in a district where 64 percent of the registered voters oppose the Lakeside North Development. It has been signed by over 500 Greenbelt residents. are Democrats. Hoyer’s oppo- nent is Dr. Mark Arness of Cal- vert County, a licensed pilot, Air Contact Brian or Donna Almquist for information at: [email protected] Force combat veteran and practic- ing physician, but not politically well-known. Jason Summers of St. Mary’s County, a computer Paid for by Greenbelt Advocates for Environmental and Social Justice engineer, is the Libertarian can- didate. Thursday, November 3, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11 Police Blotter Greenbelt West Sees Spike

Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, In Voter Registration www.greenbeltmd.gov/police by Mary Moien Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents.

Attempted Murder Vehicle Crime 2016 Voter Registration October 21, 3:36 a.m., 6000 Three vehicles were recovered. Precinct Polling Place Democrat Republican Green Libertarian Unaffiliated Other Total block Greenbelt Road. Three A 2006 Honda Accord reported individuals were involved in a stolen October 12 from the 9100 21- 3 Center 2,036 262 26 13 410 73 2,820 verbal altercation with two men block Edmonston Terrace was re- 21- 6 North End 1,466 341 20 7 319 73 2,226 at the Shell Food Mart. The three covered October 21 by D.C. Met- 21- 8 Springhill Lake 2,105 108 10 10 378 13 2,624 then walked from the area toward ropolitan police in the 3100 block 21-13 Greenbelt East 2,057 158 11 10 348 43 2,627 the rear parking lot in the 6000 Naylor Road, S.E., Washington, 21-18 Turning Point 2,046 162 10 3 377 63 2,661 block Greenbelt Road, followed D.C. One adult arrest was made. GreenbeltAcademy Total 9,710 1,031 77 43 1,832 265 12,958 by the other two men in a white A 1999 Mazda 626 reported 2-door vehicle. They then drove stolen October 13 from the 7900 A 12 percent increase in the as people could register at the unaffiliated remained the same at toward a woman, striking her block Mandan Road was recov- number of registered voters in early voting locations.) There was about 14 percent. with the vehicle. Both occu- ered October 22 by D.C. Metro- Greenbelt since the last presiden- virtually no change in the num- Those choosing another party pants then allegedly fired shots politan police in the 200 block tial election has been fueled by bers registered at the Community decreased to three percent, down toward the group of three. No 58th Street, N.E., Washington, an almost 50 percent increase in Center (Center) and Greenbelt from five percent four years ago. one was struck by any rounds. D.C. registered voters in the Springhill Elementary School (North End), There were 77 persons registered The two men fled in the vehicle. A 1999 Ford Econoline 350 Lake Elementary School poll- which comprise the center city. as Green Party and 43 as Lib- The woman struck by the car van reported stolen October 16 ing place. Although individual In Greenbelt East, there are two ertarian. The other parties were was transported by ambulance to from Lakecrest Drive near Lake- addresses are not available, this polling places, Eleanor Roosevelt grouped together and represented Prince George’s General Hospital crest Circle was recovered Octo- increase may be the result of High School (Greenbelt East) 265 persons. Center for treatment of minor ber 23 by D.C. Metropolitan po- people registering from the new with a nine percent increase and North End has the highest injuries. lice in the 600 block Ava Circle townhomes and condominiums Turning Point Academy with a 10 percent of Republican registrants, Assault N.E., Washington, D.C. known as Greenbelt Station at percent increase. 15 percent. Springhill Lake has October 20, 8:06 p.m., 5300 Three thefts from vehicles. In the very western edge of the city. Party Affiliation traditionally had the highest per- block Davis Point Lane. A wom- the 6000 block Greenbelt Road The number of registered voters Greenbelt remains a heavily cent of registered Democrats and an requested a ride from a Lyft a pair of glasses was removed in each of Greenbelt’s five voting Democratic town with 75 per- continues in 2016 with 80 per- driver. When the driver arrived and in the 6200 block Springhill locations is shown in the accom- cent registering as Democrats, cent. However, the two Greenbelt late, she refused the ride and Drive an in-dash video monitor panying table. up from 72 percent four years East precincts are now very close requested another driver. The was taken, both after windows There are 12,958 registered ago. Republicans represent eight behind. Turning Point Academy same driver was sent back to had been broken out. voters in the city as of October percent of registrants, down from has 77 percent Democrat regis- give her a ride. A verbal alterca- A laptop computer and GPS 24. (There is a chance that the 10 percent in the last presidential trants and Eleanor Roosevelt High tion ensued, at which time she unit were taken from an unlocked numbers could increase slightly election. The percentage of the School has 78 percent. struck the driver’s vehicle with vehicle in the 5500 block Cher- her hand, damaging the paint. rywood Lane. The driver then allegedly slapped Seven incidents of vandal- her. Each person was advised ism were reported. Holes were to obtain warrants against each punched in gas tanks in the 5900 other. block Cherrywood Terrace and Reckless Endangerment 100 block Westway. Windows October 23, 3:42 a.m., 16 were broken out of four vehicles, Police Raise Funds Patuxent Wildlife Parkway. Officers responded to two in the 9000 block Edmon- By Avoiding Razors Holiday Bazaar reports of the sound of shots. ston Road and one on Ora Glen by Jennifer Moser Jurling The Friends of the Patuxent Upon arrival officers discovered Drive near Mathew Street and the Greenbelt police officers are Wildlife Refuge hosts a Holiday several bullet holes in the front other in the 6200 block Springhill raising funds for a prostate can- Bazaar on Saturday, November entrance door of the apartment Drive. Two tires were slashed in cer charity via the No Shave 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the building. The incident is under the 6100 block Springhill Terrace. November event, reports pub- National Wildlife Visitor Center. investigation. lic information liaison George There will be door prizes Attempted Theft Disorderly Conduct Mathews. Participating officers every hour. Visitors can find October 24, 8000 block Crad- donate money and allow their unique gifts from more than 30 dock Road. A woman at home In Roosevelt Center On Sunday, October 30 at facial hair to grow throughout the local crafters, play wildlife bingo, looked out a window and saw 5:16 p.m., police responded to month of November. The officers make unique greeting cards and someone inside her vehicle. He complaints that a person was are raising money for ZERO gift tags, enjoy wildlife holiday left the area in a vehicle de- yelling at people in Roosevelt – The End of Prostate Cancer, story time and support the Patux- scribed as a blue Toyota, possibly Center. George Mathews, public which is based in Alexandria, ent Wildlife Research Center and a Camry. Nothing appeared to information liaison of the Green- Virginia. They have raised more the Patuxent Research Refuge. have been taken. belt Police Department, reports than $2,200 and are accepting For more information, visit Peeping Tom that police spoke with him for outside donations. friendsofpatuxent.org or call 301- October 20, 1:08 a.m., 6100 over an hour but could not get 497-5772. block Breezewood Court. A wom- him to calm down. When the an was sleeping when she heard person walked into the street and a noise coming from the area Menu for Senior stood yelling at traffic, the police of the living room sliding glass Nutrition Program moved to take him into custody door. After returning to her bed- The Senior Nutrition Food and transport him for emergency ST. HUGH’S room she saw a man looking in and Friendship program pro- psychiatric evaluation. As the her bedroom window. She yelled vides lunches for seniors Monday person resisted arrest, an officer ANNUAL out, at which time he fled. through Friday at the Community slipped and got hurt. The officer Counterfeit Money Center beginning at noon. Meals was also transported to Doctors CHRISTMAS BAZAAR October 20, 7:30 p.m., 6200 must be reserved by 11 a.m. two Community Hospital and treated block Greenbelt Road. Counterfeit days ahead so that enough food SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th for minor injuries. currency was passed at Big Lots. is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 9AM-3PM Editor’s Note: A posting on Vandalism ext 4215. Facebook attributed inappropri- SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6th October 24, 5 p.m., 9300 All meals include margarine, ate comments to “a News Review 9AM-2PM block Edmonston Road. A slid- coffee or tea and skim milk. reporter.” We have polled our ing glass door was broken. Menus for the week of November SHOP WELL • EAT WELL • LEAVE HAPPY staff and found that we had no 7 are as follows: reporter present. Monday, November 7: Baked potato, beef chili and sour cream, TOYS The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information cheese, mixed green salad with CRAFTS VENDORS leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved ranch dressing, crackers, fresh fruit, orange juice. JEWELRY crimes reported in the blotter. Tuesday, November 8: Elec- PLANTS Call 1-866-411-TIPS. tion Day; no meal service. DOOR PRIZES RELIGIOUS ITEMS People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Wednesday, November 9: BBQ pork rib patty, baked beans, rosy FOOD, FUN & MORE Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. pears, coleslaw, wheat hamburger WHITE ELEPHANT SALE bun, orange juice. PHOTO’S WITH SANTA BAKE SALE Thursday, November 10: Creamy paprika chicken, garlic

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Friday, November 11: Veterans www.greenbeltnewsreview.com Day; no meal service. ST. HUGH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH • 135 CRESCENT RD • GREENBELT MD Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, November 3, 2016 CRAZE continued from page 5 Magnolia’s Beautification Day There are three levels of ac- Other elected offices held creditation. Tier one is based include president of Maryland on 189 criteria and successfully Chiefs of Police Association, Emphasizes Being Green meeting these lead to Standard Prince George’s County Police by Mia O’Neill Accreditation. Greenbelt was Chiefs Association and the Fra- allowed to bypass tier one and ternal Order of Police Lodge #32. When Dorette Gamble-Bennett Teachers and apply directly to tier two because He was also vice president of first came to the United States as staff are ex- of its preliminary assessment. the Maryland Municipal League a teenager, she was troubled by cited about the This in itself is an honor. Tier Police Executives Association and how out-of-touch American chil- teaching oppor- two is based on an intensive Maryland Police and Correctional dren seemed to be with nature. tunities outdoor and comprehensive review of Training Commission. “There’s actually something lessons can records for 484 criteria, which Craze is also the longest serv- called nature deficiency,” said provide. Me- the department met, thus earning ing chief of police in the State of Gamble-Bennett, who recalled be- lissa Pinkney, Advanced Accreditation in 2009 Maryland, 38 years. He is a 2015 ing immersed in the natural world who teaches and Advanced Accreditation with inductee into the Beltway Plaza during her own early childhood first grade at Excellence 2012. Wall of Fame, created to honor in Guyana, South America. Magnolia, said Tier three assessment leads to city officials and celebrities who “Life there was always out- she was look- the highest level of accreditation reflect excellence and compassion side,” she said. “You woke up ing forward to – which Greenbelt was awarded and improve the community. in the morning, you had chores, taking her class in 2015 - Advanced Accreditation Personal you fed the chickens, you found into the gardens with Excellence based on Gold Craze holds a bachelor of sci- something to play with. But kids in the spring- Standard criteria. This assess- ence degree in law enforcement here are afraid of nature,” she time to observe ment focuses on processes and and criminology from the Uni- said. plant growth. outcomes using interviews and versity of Maryland. He is also a Now a second grade teacher And Gillens Magnolia Elementary School Parent Teacher observations to make determina- 1986 graduate of the 146th Ses- and science coordinator at Mag- said the flower- Advisory Council (PTAC) Vice President Wanda tions. sion of the FBI National Acad- nolia Elementary School in Lan- filled butterfly Howard lays out mulch during Magnolia’s Beau- Another related honor for the emy and the 29th Session of ham, she’s doing something to garden near tification Day. department is having two suc- the FBI Law Enforcement Ex- change this. the front of the cessive accreditation managers ecutive Development Association For the past six years, Gam- building is a Photos by Mia O'Neill appointed CALEA assessors. (LEEDA) Program at Quantico. ble-Bennett, who has a pas- perfect place to One, now retired Captain Carl The chief leaves a legacy of sion for environmental science teach kindergar- Schinner, and the other now hav- honors for the department, staff and STEM education, has led a teners about the ing returned from retirement, then and himself but when asked how school-wide movement to help life cycle of a butterfly – Captain James Parker. Parker he would like to be remembered, make Magnolia students, staff but is also just a beautiful described “these two success this accomplished man sat qui- and parents more environmen- spectacle. stories [coming from] the chief’s etly, deep in thought. When he tally conscious. They’ve turned “During the spring, when commitment and the department started talking, he mentioned the school’s four courtyards into those flowers start growing being well respected. nothing about his accomplish- productive plant and vegetable and you see those butterflies City Officials ments. Instead, he said he hoped gardens that double as outdoor everywhere, it’s absolutely The chief’s retirement is he “would be seen as fair and classrooms, and in the front of wonderful,” she said. making people pause and think. approachable, and be well re- the school they’ve planted a num- With a lush, tree-lined Mayor Emmett Jordan describes garded.” ber of bushes and trees. entranceway and its four Craze as “an amazing man who Just like Andy of Mayberry. On Saturday, October 29, thriving gardens, Magnolia served the city with distinction Magnolia held Beautification is well on its way to envi- and honor and leaves a legacy Day, with the help of the school’s ronmental proficiency. In deeply ingrained in our police Community Outreach Parent Teacher Advisory Coun- addition to the trees and department.” Former city man- Under Chief Craze cil (PTAC), an event in which flowers, they’re regularly ager James Giese, who first hired Bike Patrols students, parents and staff come growing food including to- Craze as a private in 1971 and Canine Demonstrations in and tend the gardens to keep matoes, lettuce and carrots, watched him grow to lead the Certified Child Seat Installation them in tip-top shape, as well as and even have a couple of Dorette Gamble-Bennett, second-grade department, is “amazed that any Citizens Police Academy pick up trash around the school. blueberry bushes. teacher and Science Coordinator at chief of police could serve for 38 Citizen Contact Surveys The work is part of Prince They’ve also been a Magnolia Elementary School, keeps years without any serious contro- Crime Prevention Officer George’s County’s Clean Up, state-accredited green school tabs on progress during Magnolia’s versy.” City Councilmember Da- DARE – Drug Abuse Resis- Green Up initiative, intended to for the past two years, an Beautification Day. vis, to whom Craze reported as tance Education get groups within the community achievement which involved mayor for eight terms said, “He Dog Walker Crime Watch active in environmentally con- a lengthy application pro- is to be commended for his dedi- Drug Take Back Program scious practices. cess documenting their en- cation to his profession, to the Eagle All-Stars In all, 15 students and 23 staff vironmentally mindful behaviors, parents, as well as some dona- citizens he swore to protect, and Educational Presentations and parents came out to help including, in addition to the gar- tions from the county, getting to the welfare of the officers and Facebook Page this month, Gamble-Bennett said, dens, a recycling system, litter enough mulch and gardening employees under his command.” Homeowner Association Meet- cleaning and mulching three of pickup and kids’ recording of supplies is always heavy on their minds, said PTAC Vice President Capstone ings the four courtyards and the front switching off lights when leaving Craze cites the capstone of his Labor Day Festival Booth of the school and filling up more rooms. Wanda Howard, who attended career as being sworn in as vice- McGruff the Crime Dog than 15 bags of yard waste for But there have been challenges Saturday’s Beautification Day president-at-large of the Interna- National Night Out the county public works depart- to Magnolia’s green movement, with her granddaughter Tahlaya, tional Association of Chiefs of Neighborhood Watch ment to take away. too. Once, several years ago, an a first-grader at Magnolia. Police (IACP), made up of some Partnership with Autism FYI Since it’s nearly winter, Gam- unsuspecting janitor unknowingly Still, the future looks bright 27,000 police executives from Public Information Officer ble-Bennett explained, this Beau- mowed down daffodils that the for this environmentally commit- 120 countries. As vice-president, Public/Private Partnerships tification Day was mostly about school had planted. And there’s ted school and the influence such he has testified before the U.S. with businesses clearing out weeds and dead an ongoing issue of neighbor- nature-learning is having on its Congress concerning undocu- Ride Along vines to prepare for new planting hood kids coming to play on the students. mented immigrants and the need Safe Exchange Zones in the spring, as well as putting school’s fields and playground “When you’re connected with for a nationwide interoperable Safety Presentations to Groups mulch around existing plants to and leaving litter behind, Gam- nature, you’re kind of connect- broadband network, visited the School Resource Officer beautify the area. “When it looks ble-Bennett said. ed with yourself as well,” said White House a number of times Shop with a Cop a little pretty,” she said, students Another problem is getting Gamble-Bennett. “So it brings us and met U.S. presidents Ronald Town Hall Meetings and teachers “are more likely to people to tend the gardens over together as a school, but [also] as Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Traffic Surveys go out.” the summer, when students and a family.” Barack Obama, Department of Walk to School Safety Pro- The idea is for the gardens to faculty are on vacation. Gamble- “It’s just very beautiful to see Homeland Security Secretary gram serve as outdoor classrooms for Bennett said she’s hoping that [what’s] happening,” said Gil- Janet Napolitano, Department of Traffic Safety Campaigns lessons. Two of the courtyards Magnolia can ultimately get a lens. “And so we’re just trying to Justice Assistant Attorney Gen- Click It or Ticket now even have stool-sized stumps partnership with a landscaping continue with the programs that eral Tony West and a number of Commercial Vehicle Inspec- for the kids to sit on during les- company to help with the upkeep. we’re doing.” White House and other national tions sons, some of which came from And though they’ve been for- Mia O’Neill is a journalism officials. Distracted Driving Enforce- the trunks of two trees that fell tunate in the past to have help student at the University of Mary- ment during a storm last year, said from local churches and dedicated land writing for the News Review. Impaired Driving Enforcement Magnolia principal Dr. Phyllis L. Employee Recognition Motorcycle Safety Gillens. From Outside Agencies Red and Speed Light Cameras When teachers take kids Police Chiefs Association of Smooth Operator outside, Gamble-Bennett said, Miller Farms Prince George’s County Street Smart Pedestrian Cam- “they’re excited. And sometimes Metropolitan Council of Gov- paign we have to pull them back to Baked Goods, Gala apples, cantaloupes, ernments K9 Subcommittee Towards Zero Deaths what the topic at hand is,” she City of LaPlata, Maryland laughs. But she added that the melons, sweet corn, berries, peaches, United States Police Canine outdoor lessons have been over- tomatoes, vegetables, flowers and plants. Association (USPCA) Region whelmingly beneficial and praised III in particular the ability of outdoor Visit our stand at the College Park Farmer's Market. Commission on Accreditation learning to generate curiosity in of Law Enforcement Agencies kids. “They ask a lot of ques- MillerFarmsClinton.com Maryland State Police tions, which is good,” she said. Thursday, November 3, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 13

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A Greenbelt-Inspired Film municipal authority over vacan- lic to have a chance to review dress infrastructure and mitigation cies and departures – but re- and comment on the final draft costs related to future planned quested clarification regarding and the county’s response to the development. The Purple Line several details. The city requested comments received before the continues to be funded and the that the delegation of authority to draft is forwarded to the district Kenilworth Avenue Extended and municipal planning directors be council. A more detailed table the I-95/I-495 widening feasibility the same as that to the county of comments is attached to the study both remain on hold. planning director for these issues. letter. This chart is available in In its letter the city supported The city raised several con- the October 24 council packet on the projects above as well as the cerns about the reduction in op- the city’s website. Route 1 improvement project and portunities for municipal and Transportation Plan bus stop improvements in Prince public review and comment, re- With minimal discussion, George’s County while expressing quested that an appeal process be council unanimously approved a its disappointment that the Green- provided for and supported the letter to the Maryland Secretary belt Road Streetscape project requirement that all text amend- of Transportation regarding the remains on hold as it has been ments be reviewed by the county draft consolidated transportation since 2002. The city strongly planning board. program (CTP) for 2017 – 2022. supported funding for pedestrian The county is now proposing In their written comments, city and bicycle improvement projects that there be no public hearing staff informed council that there and urged that additional funding on the proposed zoning ordi- are no significant changes from for this purpose be considered. nance and subdivision regulation last year’s plan in the projects Petitions

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHASANOW FAMILY OF THE CHASANOW COURTESY PHOTO after consolidation of comments affecting Greenbelt. Colin Byrd, of Greenbelt East, Abraham and Helen Chasanow with actors Ray Milland and Er- received on the contractor’s draft The draft CTP continues to petitioned council to urge Gov- nest Borgnine on the set of the historic film, 3 Brave Men. but that the proposed regulations fund work on a full interchange ernor Larry Hogan to support go directly to the district council with the Capital Beltway at the legislation prohibiting people on The Friends of the Green- with Judge Chasanow. (the county council when dealing Greenbelt Metro Station exit with belt Museum will host a special Visit greenbeltmuseum.org for with zoning issues). additional funds added to ad- See COUNCIL, page 15 screening of the Greenbelt-in- information and to purchase tick- The city’s letter objects to this spired film, 3 Brave Men (1956) ets to the reception. Tickets will approach, calling for the pub- at the Old Greenbelt Theatre on also be available at the door. Tuesday, November 15. The Hon- orable Judge Howard Chasanow, the son of Abraham Chasanow, will join us for a pre-film recep- tion and post-screening discus- sion. In July 1953, McCarthyism hit close to home in Greenbelt as Abraham Chasanow, along with Isadore Parker and Michael Salzman, respected residents and active members of the Green- belt community, were suspended from their Navy jobs for be- ing suspected security risks and charged with several crimes. The charges suggested these men

were radicals and that they – and A. BROWN GLORIA BY PHOTO the Greenbelt organizations with Pileated Woodpecker which they were involved – had ties to communism. All three men were eventually cleared, but not before the case drew Annual Giant Yard Sale widespread national attention. Twentieth Century Fox released Saturday, Nov. 12 the film 3 Brave Men, which was based on the Chasanow case, in 8 am – 3 pm 1956. The screenplay, written by Holy Redeemer Church Philip Dunne (who also directed the film) was based on a Pulitzer 4902 Berwyn Rd – College Park PHOTO BY GLORIA A. BROWN GLORIA BY PHOTO Prize-winning series of articles by Anthony Lewis that first appeared Great White Egret Also Join us for in the Washington Daily News. The film stars Ernest Borgnine as Boy Scout Chicken BBQ Noon – 2 pm

Bernie Goldsmith, the character and based on Abraham Chasanow. Friends of Patuxent The screening will commemo- Harvest Bazaar Noon – 10 pm rate this history and perhaps Wildlife Holiday Bazaar shed new light on the events Games, Crafts, Bake Sale and more! that inspired the film. A ticketed Saturday, November 5, 2016 9AM to 3PM Cash & Handmade Quilt Raffles, Harvest reception will be held before the Raffles, Children’s Raffles, & 50/50 Raffles film, beginning at 7 p.m. Doors National Wildlife Visitor Center for the free film showing will 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop open at 7:45 p.m., with the film Laurel, MD beginning at 8 p.m. Seating for Taste of Italy Dinner 5 – 7 pm -- Gently used and new treasures the free screening will be on a first come, first served basis. Pro- -- DOOR PRIZES Live Auction 7:30 pm ceeds from the event will support -- Unique gifts from local crafters the museum’s expansion to 10-A -- Tram rides (weather permitting) Visit our Website: parish.holy-redeemer.org - Bazaar Crescent Road. Following the -- Bake sale & lunch available film, there will be a discussion

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Thursday, November 3, 2016 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 15 COUNCIL continued from page 13  the federal no fly list from - pur of elections to look at relocating Other Actions Council unanimously approved  chasing guns in Maryland. He this polling place in the future. Council voted 6-1 to take no a motion directing the city to also requested that the polling Members of the Greenbelt position on the transfer of a beer send a letter to Malcolm Augus-  place for Precinct 18 be moved Community Response Team and wine license from Chef’s Se- tine, Prince George’s County’s into Greenbelt. Mayor Emmett (CERT) requested that council cret to Gus’s World Famous Fried representative on the Washington  Jordan noted that Turning Point create and equip a new Com- Chicken, which will be taking Metropolitan Area Transit Author-  Academy is within the municipal munity Animal Response Team over that property. ity’s Board of Directors, objecting  limits of Greenbelt despite the to provide animal emergency On a 6-1 vote with Council- to the proposal to permanently   postal service considering it to preparedness and response. The member Rodney Roberts opposed, eliminate late-night service on   be in Lanham. Councilmember petition noted that people some- council approved sending a let- the rail line.  Judith Davis noted that the city times refuse to evacuate in disas- ter to the county supporting the  has already asked the city board ters if they cannot take their pets. Friends of Greenbelt Theatre’s The CERT members presenting request for a temporary liquor Prayer of the Blessed Virgin  the petition are working to part- license to serve wine at a tick- Oh, most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Council Tidbits ner with local American Kennel eted reception for the showing Carmel, fruitful Divine Splendor of  At the October 24 regular Clubs to fund the most expensive of Three Brave Men at the Old Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of  city council meeting: piece of equipment. This petition Greenbelt Theatre. God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in        - Erin Josephitis, the city’s was referred to staff for review. On a 6-1 vote with Roberts my necessities. Oh, Star of the Sea,       environmental coordinator, re- Theodora Scarato asked coun- opposed, council gave final ap- help me and show me here you are my  Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, ceived a proclamation from  cil to request that the Maryland proval to a resolution to purchase Queen of heaven and earth, I humbly Mayor Emmett Jordan declar- Department of Health inform the a tree master plan from Davey  ing November as America beseech You from the bottom of my public of the May 2017 Report Resource Group at a cost of heart to succor me in my necessities  Recycles Month. She urged of Partial Findings of a study $23,900. Roberts raised sev-  residents not to be “wish list (make request). There are none that that found some link between eral objections including Davey’s can withstand your power. Oh, Mary,  recyclers,” but instead to check cellphone radiation and tumors in work with Pepco and possible conceived without sin, pray for us  the list of recyclable materi- the brains and hearts of male rats conflicts of interest that could who have recourse to Thee (say three       als in the Curbside Recycling (though not in female rats). She have affected the Department of times). Recite this prayer for three  Flyer on the city’s website. said that the American Academy Public Works objectivity in se- consecutive days. Publish it and your   - Tim Ailsworth, executive of Pediatrics has identified 10 lecting the vendor. request will be granted to you.  director of the Local Govern- steps to reduce the risk of cell-  ment Insurance Trust, present- phone use.  ed the city with a check for William Orleans again pre- RICHARD K. GEHRING, HOME IMPROVEMENT       $1,394 for training of the city’s sented his petition requesting SPECIALIST IN REMODELING & REPAIRS  K-9 handlers.         further information regarding the CARPENTRY – DRYWALL – PAINTING  Consent Agenda – The fol- executive sessions dealing with  lowing actions were taken KITCHENS – BATHROOMS  the search for a new city manag-        without discussion: er. He objected to never having SIDING – WINDOWS – DOORS – DECKS  • Approved a letter sup- received a response to his previ- LICENSED – INSURED – LEAD PAINT CERTIFIED        porting the New Deal Café’s ous inquiries. Later in the meet- MHIC #84145  efforts to secure grants and ing council unanimously moved additional financing resources. 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Many Greenbelters turned out for the city's annual Halloween Costume Parade on Fri- day, October 28 in Roosevelt Center.

Photos by Devin Williams

CONGRESSMAN STENY HOYER DEMOCRAT GETTING THE JOB DONE FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Creating Jobs Supporting Economic Development Standing Up for Federal Employees ■■ Helped create and save nearly 23,000 jobs ■■ Fighting to make Prince George’s County the ■■ Fights for fair pay and benefits for the over in and around Maryland’s Fifth District, new home of the FBI headquarters – a $2 62,000 federal employees who live in including jobs at Goddard Space Flight billion economic development project that Maryland’s Fifth District Center in Greenbelt could bring 11,000 jobs to the County ■■ His “Make It In America” jobs plan is focused Standing Up for Middle-Class Families on helping entrepreneurs start and grow Improving Infrastructure ■■ Helped pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to businesses here by promoting innovation, and Transportation help end pay discrimination closing the skills gap, building a 21st century ■■ Helped secure over $1.5 billion in federal funds ■■ Cosponsored the Paycheck Fairness Act, which infrastructure, and breaking down barriers to for improvements to Metro’s infrastructure, would make it more difficult for employers to manufacturing in the U.S. and has secured funding to improve roads and pay women less than men for the same work bridges in the area ■■ Fighting to increase the federal minimum wage ■■ Helped secure a $2 million grant to help ■■ Worked to increase the maximum Pell Grant reconstruct and clean up Piscataway Drive after award so that all Maryland students can the road crumbled from the slope failure afford to go to college; is fighting to make loan repayment more affordable and to allow for the refinancing of high interest student loans

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