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Election 2015 Election Answers to Our Questions This year the Greenbelt News Review posed four questions to all Candidates Davis, Boyce candidates for election to the Greenbelt City Council and asked that the candidates provide their answers in writing to the News Review. And Shaw File for Election These are their responses to the first question. Incumbent Judith Davis and challengers George Boyce and Question: Why should you be elected and what do you want to Kathleen Shaw are the next three candidates for city council to accomplish in the next council term? submit their biographies to this newspaper. Their nomination forms have been certified by City Clerk Cindy Murray. Thebi- Bill Orleans by giggles or guffaws. ographies are prepared by the candidates. Maybe, I should not be elect- Maybe I should not be elect- ed. If elected, that could be my ed, because, if so, I would have only accomplishment for the next standing to appropriately and Judith F. Davis council term. constructively challenge council Judith F. “J” Davis is in her eleventh Maybe, I should not be elect- where there is now (and in my term on Council. Currently serving as ed, because I believe council is close observation, for the last 11 Mayor Pro Tem, J formerly was mayor for owned by all Greenbelt residents years) a regularly demonstrated EMMA CAMPBELL BY PHOTO 16 years, Greenbelt’s longest continuously and not just the few elected to it. disdain for democratic practice No, the Pope did not come to serving mayor. Prior to her election to Maybe, I should not be elect- and for the rights of participation Greenbelt, but many Green- council in 1993, she was appointed to the ed, because I believe council by residents of town. belters went to see the Pope at city’s Advisory Planning Board for ten years is elected to vote on questions Maybe I should not be elect- various venues in Washington and was elected chair by its members for and not to overwhelmingly mo- ed, because while I am faith this past week. See pages 13 four years. Davis represents Greenbelt on nopolize (and waste) time with instructed to love even my ene- and 16. the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Govern- (seemingly endless) inane and mies, which instruction I joyfully ing Board. impertinent questions and club- After moving to Greenbelt in 1975, J BORDAS BARRY BY PHOTO See QUESTIONS, page 6 bish side references oft followed soon became active in local affairs. A Judith F. Davis condominium owner in Greenbriar, she was elected to its Phase I Board of Directors, serving for 14 years. She was Carnival Chair for the Labor Day Festival Committee for 18 years. In 1995, J was on the Project Encrypted Greenbelt Police Files Design Committee for GIVES, the Greenbelt Intergenerational Vol- unteer Exchange Service, became a charter member and served as Were Held for Ransom to Unlock its vice president for 9 years. Davis has honed her leadership skills and expanded her experi- by James Giese ence and effectiveness by serving tirelessly in many roles. As Mayor, J was the Council’s representative to the Metropolitan On August 13 Greenbelt Po- believed that the city’s anti-virus Another 17 services and systems Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors. In lice Department files became en- protection should have blocked were upgraded as well. 2005, she was elected chair of the COG Board and, in 2010, was crypted by a “ransom ware” virus the virus. Upon researching the In a comparison of IT ser- its corporate president. Davis is a member of COG’s Climate, En- known as Crypto Virus, according virus, staff found an article de- vices of Greenbelt to the nearby ergy, and Environment Policy Committee and its Chesapeake Bay to a report to the Greenbelt City tailing how the virus can be hid- cities of College Park, Bowie and Water Resources Policy Committee, which she has served on Council prepared by city Infor- den in files encrypted by another and Laurel, Worley reported that since its inception. Davis is a member of the Energy, Environment, mation Technology (IT) Director anti-virus application. That ap- Greenbelt had the highest num- and Natural Resources Policy Committee for the National League Dale Worley for the September plication had been incorporated in ber of users per staff member of Cities, having first been appointed in 2005. Due to her focus 16 council worksession on tech- Maryland State Police Inspection (40) with Bowie next (29) and on environmental issues, J has brought back innovative ideas and nology. Brought in by an of- software used by the officer on the lowest percent of IT budget best practices to be incorporated by the city. ficer’s Toughbook portable com- his computer. By that means of as compared to total annual city Davis has served as president of the Maryland Municipal League puter, the virus infected every po- entry, the Crypto Virus avoided revenue (2.4%) with College Park after serving 11 terms on its board of directors. In addition, Davis lice file to which the officer had detection from the city’s anti- the highest (4.7%). is a past president of the Maryland Mayors Association, the Prince access. Folders to which the of- virus program. Worley also provided a list George’s County Municipal Association (PGCMA), and the Prince ficer did not have access and files At the meeting, City Manager of management objectives. He George’s Elected Municipal Women. Davis served nine years on created by other officers appeared Michael McLaughlin commended highlighted to council the imple- PGCMA’s Board of Directors advocating Greenbelt’s positions at not to have been encrypted. The Worley on his efforts to assure mentation of a mandated next the county level. virus locks up the infected files proper backup of city files and generation 911 emergency call In 2011, Davis was presented COG’s highest honor, the Eliza- and a demand is made to receive limiting inappropriate access to system that will accept text mes- beth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award. For her payment in exchange for a “key” them. sages and dispatch them. He environmental work, J was given the Greenbelt Green Man Award being provided to unlock the file. Worley noted the city carries said staff is working with the in 2010. There is no guarantee, however, liability insurance coverage for county, which will install the An educator for 35 years, retiring in 1999, J holds Bachelor’s that the “key” will ever be sent, damage caused by data breaches. new system required to manage and Master’s degrees from West Chester University in West Chester Worley said. Only 40 percent of cities do, this system. The county 911 Pa. The city regularly backs up its according to a survey done by will relay to the city police, but J actively supports many civic organizations, including Green- files and this enabled city staff to Travelers Public Service Services new dispatch equipment may be belt Arts Center, Friends of the Greenbelt Museum, Friends of the thwart the hold up. First the cur- that was provided to the council. needed by the city as well. Greenbelt Theatre, Greenbelt Golden Age Club, Greenbelt Lions, rent encrypted files were backed “We’re doing better than most Call 911 or City? and Greenbelt’s American Legion Auxiliary. up and then deleted. Then the communities,” he said. He also Mayor Emmett Jordan asked if In her spare time, J enjoys traveling with both her sister and her department’s files backed up five thought the city benefited a little in a police emergency it was bet- significant other, Neil, attending Washington Opera performances, days earlier were reestablished “because of obscurity.” ter to call the city police emer- and walking on the beach with her nieces, Jessica and Felice. and to that was added the daily IT Services gency number (301-474-5454) incremental postings from the In his report to council, Wor- or dial 911. Worley thought it See CANDIDATES, page 8 days before the infection oc- ley said that the state of the might be better to call the city, curred. Staff considered adding city’s IT systems and services but said that a text should go later files believed not to be in- was good. He provided coun- to 911. McLaughlin noted that fected, but the risk was felt to be cil with a list of 30 new ser- calling the city police number too great. vices or systems implemented had limited advantage. For ex- What Goes On Worley said that this was the by the city. They include such ample, if the incident’s position worst virus issue with which software programs as updated was unknown and a cell phone Saturday, October 3 staff has had to deal in the past word processing, council meeting was used, 911 could determine 7 to 9:45 p.m., Contra Dance, Community Center (See city ad eight years. However, due to the videos and agendas, planning, location by triangulation of cell for details) backup files, the end result was fleet management, anti-virus and tower signals. However, Worley Sunday, October 4 only a few days of inconvenience email filtering for spam and vi- said that triangulation was not all 1 to 4 p.m., Artful Afternoon, Community Center and some lost data and files that rus. Other new services related that accurate and could be up to Wednesday, October 7 needed to be recreated. to surveillance cameras, auto li- a half-mile off. 8 p.m., Council Worksession with Greenbelt Hotels, Commu- Source of Infection cense scanners in police cruisers, (Note: 911 can dispatch fire nity Center It was also necessary to de- emergency call boxes, gas tank and rescue equipment, while the termine how the officer’s com- monitoring, speed cameras and city police cannot directly do so.) puter had been infected. Staff global positioning for police cars. Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 1, 2015

Election 2015 Correction In the Sept 10 article by Answers to our Questions Groundswell, "Greenbelt, Maryland, is a Hotbed of Ev- This year the Greenbelt News Review poses four questions to all eryday Climate Change Ac- candidates for election to the Greenbelt City Council and asks that tion", there were two pieces of the candidates provide their answers in writing to the News Review misinformation due to misun- preferably by email. The four questions and the respective answers derstanding. will be published in the next four weeks. Answers to next week’s The Greenbelt Wind Group question should be no more than 300 words and received by 8 p.m. actually consists of five Monday, October 5. organizations:Greenbelt Com- Question 2: What must the city do to prepare for the possible munity Church, Greenbelt Cli- relocation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters to mate Action Network (GCAN), the Greenbelt Metro Station site? And what if that doesn’t happen? New Deal Cafe, Reel & Meal, and Greenbelt East Advisory Coalition. GCAN was given credit for the games at the Labor Day Festival. Actually it was the Letters to the Editor Zero Waste Team, a collabora- tive effort of several organiza- they intended to discuss the idea tions, who sponsored the Zero Pella Replacement Waste activities and games. Members of Greenbelt Homes, again. Members whose units will Inc. (GHI) whose units have be scheduled for work in 2017 or Pella windows need to know how later should be aware that policy the Homes Improvement Program that affects them is being dis- (HIP) affects them. Pella win- cussed and decided now. dows are relatively common in If you have opinions about the GHI units. My court of 12 brick above that you wish GHI board units has four units with Pella members to know, now would be the time to express them. If windows. On Screen When you installed the Pella I have made any errors in the windows (or bought your unit above, my apologies to all. with Pella windows), you were Kyle McAbee Getting Hitched in India-America probably told that your windows Opening at Old Greenbelt Theatre on Friday, October 2, is Meet were no longer “original equip- Butterfly Gardeners the Patels, a docu-comedy that takes on the ways of the Indian- ment” and that you, not the coop, American community. Ravi Patel’s search for the girl he wants to would be responsible for repair- Extolled for Efforts marry finds his parents getting into the act. And nearing 30, Ravi ing them. You might think that The Volunteer Butterfly Gar- Movies since 1938 is supposed to make things happen. (Patel and his sister Geata this includes the decision of when den Event at Greenbelt Elemen- Patel direct and star in the film.) Old Greenbelt Theatre to replace them. It does not. tary School on Saturday, Sep- PG. Running time: 88 minutes 129 Centerway The current policy set by the tember 26 was an amazing suc- – Eli Flam 301-329-2034 GHI board of directors is that cess. What a great and beautiful www.greenbelttheatre.org non-standard windows must be way to celebrate National Public replaced during the HIP, unless Lands Day. Over 50 volunteers Adults $9 the windows meet the current En- participated – City of Greenbelt Senior/Student $8, Kids $6 ergy Star standard for U-factor of and community volunteers, sever- All shows before 5 PM: Greenbelt 0.3 and have at least half of their al Girl Scout troops, parents, stu- Adults $7, Kids $5 expected operational lifetimes dents and siblings and neighbors. OC = Open Captions left. Pella windows installed dur- Thanks so much for spending News Review the first part of Saturday work- CC = Closed Captions ing the first rehab during the AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER early 1980s cannot meet this ing hard and making our school standard, even if the windows beautiful, safe and sustainable SHOWTIMES 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 are not drafty, do not leak and by planting and replacing trees, Oct 2 – Oct 8 have not developed condensation planting gardens, upgrading our Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 between air-gapped dual panes. pollinator garden, mulching and MEET THE PATELS [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) (Newer Pella windows installed cleaning up overgrowth by the playground. I would like to es- (PG) (88m.) [email protected] (ads) during the last 5-6 years may Fri. & Sat. 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM meet the standard.) pecially thank Brian Townsend [email protected] (general inquiries) Your replacement choices of the Public Works Department Sun. 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM [email protected] (billing) for all of his help in planning though the HIP are vinyl sliders Mon., Tues., Thurs. website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com (no extra charge) or vinyl case- and turning this into a National 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM Public Lands Day event that Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar ments (some extra charge). If you Weds. 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM, even garnered a City of Greenbelt don’t want the vinyl windows, Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 proclamation. I would also like 8:00 PM GHI would probably approve Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 replacing old Pella windows with to thank Erin Josephitis of the Chesapeake Education, Arts and GRANDMA (R) (CC) (79m.) President Emeritus, 1985- new Pella windows that meet the Assistant Editor Emeritus: Barbara Likowski 1970- Energy Star standard. If you want Research Society (CHEARS), for Fri. & Sat. 3:30 PM Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 to keep your Pella windows, you her help in planning this event Sun. 8:00 PM and on the day itself. Lastly, I’d Senior Copy Editors: Virginia Beauchamp, James Giese can ask the board for an excep- Mon-Thurs. 3:30 PM tion, which it may or may not like to thank one of our dedicated Photo Editor: Helen Sydavar give. If your unit is scheduled for parent volunteers, Ingrid Cowan Make-up Editor: Suzanne Krofchik work in 2016, you have until Oc- Hass, for bringing this wonder- MONSTERS UNVERSITY Business Manager: Mary Halford tober 31 to request an exception. ful group of people together and (G) (110m.) Accounts Manager: Diane Oberg That is the situation as I un- for spearheading this project that *FREE* Fri. 1:00 PM derstand it as of September 29. resulted in such a great beautifi- STAFF cation event. Sara Alpay, Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda At the last GHI board meeting LABYRINTH (PG) (101m.) Brady, Jessi Britton, Amanda Brozana, Arlene Clarke, Agnes Conaty, Bill Cornett, (September 17), the directors dis- I’m very grateful for your ef- Fri. 11:00 PM Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Elizabeth Eny, Angie Evans, Joan cussed whether to allow exemp- fort. Thank you so much, one Falcão, Melanie Fisher, Eli Flam, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, tions for non-standard windows and all. James Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Marjorie Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary and doors. The directors said that Monica Gaines, Principal Co-op Month Film Series Halford, Pat Hand, Kyla Hanington, Amy Hansen, Stacy Hardy, Solange Hess, Peggy Greenbelt Elementary School Higgins, Rebecca Holober, Larry Hull, Cari Janice, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Lesley Short: Kash, Sharon Kenworthy, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Barbara Likowski, Jim Link, OWN THE CHANGE (22m.) Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Catherine Madigan, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Lou Ann McCann, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Janet Meetre, Priscilla Mizani, Feature: Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Shirl Phelps, Gail Phillips, Marylee Platt, Carol Ready, NORMA RAE (1979) Peter Reppert, Alison Rose, Altoria Bell Ross, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Lola Skolnik, Shayna Skolnik, Marge Tolchin, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Rita (PG) (123m.) Watson, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. Sat. 12:30 PM CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Franklin Park: Arlene Clarke 240-988-3351 KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HECK (145m.) Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Sylvia Lewis, Sat. 11:00 PM secretary; James Giese; and Tom Jones.

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Development Corporation OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. PHOTO BY INGRID COWAN HASS INGRID COWAN BY PHOTO Volunteers weeding one of the butterfly gardens Sun. 1:00-3:00 PM Thursday, October 1, 2015 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Academy Stadium Community Events TheateRS 6198 GREENBELT ROAD Economic Development Local Group Seeks Rhythm & Drum Fest Menu for Senior CENTER COURT OF BELTWAY PLAZA Forum Set for October 4 County Fracking Ban At Center October 10 Nutrition Program 301-220-1155 What kind of economic devel- Greenbelt Climate Action Net- The Greenbelt Rhythm & The Senior Nutrition Food For directions visit opment do you think Greenbelt work will meet on Wednesday, Drum Festival will be held on and Friendship program pro- www.academy8theaters.com needs? Learn more and be part October 7 from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Saturday, October 10 at the Roo- vides lunches for seniors Monday R = ID Required of the conversation as well. The in Room 114 of the Community sevelt Center from 11 a.m. to 7 through Friday at the Community (!) = No passes, (!!) = No passes weekend * Not part of the morning and Tuesday Greenbelt Community Develop- Center to promote clean air and p.m. Center beginning at noon. Meals discount shows ment Corporation is hosting a water, healthy children and a The festival is a free, one-day must be reserved by 11 a.m. two Most features are $5.50 free public forum on October safe climate in Prince George’s music event to celebrate drum- days ahead so that enough food all day on Tuesdays; add $2.00 for 3-D 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Old County. A ban on fracking is be- ming from around the world. is ordered. Call 301-397-2208, Week of October 2 Greenbelt Theatre. The discus- ing supported to protect the Tay- Come and enjoy multi-cultural ext. 4215. sion will focus on how to create lorsville natural gas basin, which drum ensembles, drum classes, All meals include margarine, FRIDAY – SATURDAY a secure economic future for lies directly under the county. community drum circles, kid’s coffee or tea and skim milk. Martian, in 2D, PG13 (!) Greenbelt, while honoring our Shilpa Joshi, Maryland cam- activities, hula-hoopers, drum Menus for the week of October 5 11, 4:30, 7:10 unique history and culture. More paign coordinator for the Chesa- vendors, arts and clothing ven- are as follows: Martian, in 3D, PG13 (!) 1:40, 9:40 detailed information is forthcom- peake Climate Action Network, dors and tasty food. Monday, October 5: Grape Sicario, R (!) 11:20, 1:40, 4, 6:50, 9:10 ing, but meanwhile, save the will give a presentation on the This year's lineup includes juice, crispy baked chicken, mac- Hotel Transylvania, in 2D, PG (!!) date. Prince George’s fracking ban Raquy, Bele Bele Rhythm Col- aroni and cheese, glazed carrots, 10:45, 1:50, 3:05, 4:10, 5:15, 7:25 campaign and will respond to lective, The Beat Fairy, Jaqui wheat bread, tropical fruit. Hotel Transylvania, in 3D, PG (!!) questions. The last portion of MacMillan 's Drum For Joy!, Tuesday, October 6: Cran- 12:55, 9:35 Star Party Saturday The Intern, PG13 (!!) The Astronomical Society of the evening will be used for local Afro-Cuban, African and Middle berry juice, pork roast with gravy, 10:50, 1:25, 4, 6:50, 9:50 Greenbelt will host a star party, announcements and updates on Eastern drum classes and drum whipped potatoes, California veg- Everest, in 2D, PG13 (!!) 11:10, 1:50, 7, 9:50 free and open to the public, on Greenbelt sustainability projects. circles led by Ken Om Crampton etable blend, wheat roll, apple- For more information, con- and Katy Gaughan. sauce. Everest, in 3D, PG13 (!!) 4:20 Saturday evening, October 3 at Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, PG13 the City of Greenbelt Observa- tact Lore Rosenthal, Greenbelt Wednesday, October 7: Pine- 10:55, 1:30, 7:15, 9:50 tory located at Northway fields. Climate Action Network, lore@ ACE Grant-Writing apple juice, baked tilapia with Black Mass, R 10:45, 3:50, 9 With the observatory telescope, simplicity-matters.org, 301-345- Old Bay cream sauce, black- The Perfect Guy, PG13 2234. Workshop October 8 eyed peas, Harvard beets, biscuit, 11:20, 4, 6:50, 9:10 we plan to observe double stars, The Greenbelt Advisory Com- Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos, star clusters, planetary nebulae, a fruit cocktail. mittee on Education (ACE) will Thursday, October 8: Apple PG13 1:25, 6:40 diffuse nebula, and galaxies. As hold a Grant-Writing Workshop SUNDAY always, visitors are also welcome City Notes juice, navy bean soup with crack- Martian, in 2D, PG13 (!) on Thursday, October 8, from ers, meatball sub, mixed green to set up their own telescopes on Refuse/Recycling crews col- 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Greenbelt 11, 4:30, 7:10 the hill. Saturn will be setting lected 24.96 tons of refuse and salad with Italian dressing, fresh Martian, in 3D, PG13 (!) 1:40 Middle School in the Media Cen- Sicario, R (!) 11:20, 1:40, 4, 6:50 early, but Neptune and Uranus 9.78 tons of recyclable material. fruit. ter. The instructor will be Emmett Friday, October 9: Pineapple Hotel Transylvania, in 2D, PG (!!) will be up. The moon will not Staff conducted a conference 10:45, 1:50, 3:05, 4:10, 5:15, 7:25 V. Jordan. juice, baked potato with diced be up, so it’ll be dark. call with engineers hired by the The workshop is aimed at Hotel Transylvania, in 3D, PG (!!) turkey, shredded cheese, sour 12:55 Observing will begin at around Prince George’s County Solid school administrators, teachers, 8 p.m. and continue for about Waste Division to draft a zero cream, mixed green salad with The Intern, PG13 (!!) parent-teacher association vol- French dressing, fresh fruit. 10:50, 1:25, 4, 6:50 two hours. Attendees are asked waste strategic plan (ZWSP) for unteers and community mem- Everest, in 2D, PG13 (!!) to park in the ball field lot, not the county. bers from the seven ACE core 11:10, 1:50, 7 up on the hill, unless bringing a Arts staff assisted CHEARS schools: Greenbelt Elementary, GIVES Sponsors Everest, in 3D, PG13 (!!) 4:20 telescope. The star party will be with planning for the installa- Maze Runner: The Scorch Springhill Lake Elementary, Mag- Safe Driver Course Trials, PG13 10:55, 1:30, 7:15 canceled without notice if it is tion and dedication of the Three nolia Elementary, Turning Point Black Mass, R 10:45, 3:50 hopelessly cloudy. Sisters Demonstration Gardens Greenbelt Intergenerational The Perfect Guy, PG13 11:20, 4, 6:50 Academy, Dora Kennedy French Volunteer Exchange Service sculptures. The two sculptures Immersion, Greenbelt Middle and Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos, designed by Zarela Mosquera (GIVES) will sponsor the AARP PG13 1:25, 6:40 Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Safe Driver Course again this Greenbelt Time Bank for the Community Center and All are welcome to attend. MONDAY Schrom Hills Park locations fall. There will be two separate Martian, in 2D, PG13 (!) Meeting on Saturday The deadline for proposals for 11, 4:30, 7:10 The Greenbelt Time Bank will have been delivered to Greenbelt sessions, the first on Monday, the ACE Grants to Schools pro- November 2 and the second on Martian, in 3D, PG13 (!) 1:40 hold an orientation meeting on and are awaiting installation. gram. is November 3, 2015. Sicario, R (!) 11:20, 1:40, 4, 6:50 Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. Completion of Joseph Stebbing’s Wednesday, November 4. Those Hotel Transylvania, in 2D, PG (!!) The workshop is free and who register for the safe driving to noon at the Springhill Lake sculpture for Franklin Park is open to the public. Pre-registra- 10:45, 3:05, 5:15, 7:25 anticipated in October. course will take one or the other Hotel Transylvania, in 3D, PG (!!) Recreation Center computer lab. tion is not required. Greenbelt 12:55 A growing number of Green- session, not both. The courses Middle School is located at 6301 will begin at 10 a.m., include a The Intern, PG13 (!!) belters are exchanging services Breezewood Drive. 10:50, 1:25, 4, 6:50 using hours instead of dollars. 45-minute break for lunch, and Everest, in 2D, PG13 (!!) 11:10, 1:50, 7 Earn hours by providing services Computer Club Meets finish at 3 p.m. Everest, in 3D, PG13 (!!) 4:20 Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, to another member and spend the Thursday, October 8 The cost is $15 for AARP More Community Events members and $20 for non-mem- PG13 10:55, 1:30, 4:10, 7:15 hours to receive services from The Greenbelt Computer Club Black Mass, R 10:45, 3:50 other members. Use your time will hold its monthly meeting are located throughout bers. To register, call the GIVES The Perfect Guy, PG13 1:50, 4, 6:50 and talents to help your neigh- on Thursday, October 8 at the office at 301-507-6580. Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos, bors, get your own needs met Community Center, Room 112, the paper. PG13 1:25, 6:40 and build a stronger community. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY welcome to attend discussions of Martian, in 2D, PG13 (!) The orientation will be pre- 11, 4:30, 7:10 sented in English and, if request- the latest in consumer electronics Text gen layout for GAC ad, 4 columns by 5 inches for the Martian, in 3D, PG13 (!) 1:40 and computers and basic trouble Sicario, R (!) 11:20, 1:40, 4, 6:50 ed, in Spanish as well. October 1, 2015 edition RSVP is preferred but not shooting of Windows computers. Greenbelt Arts Center Hotel Transylvania, in 2D, PG (!!) 10:45, 3:05, 5:15, 7:25 necessary. To RSVP, send an COMINGCOMING SOON SOON Hotel Transylvania, in 3D, PG (!!) email to Greenbelt.Timebank@ 12:55 gmail.com or call (240) 473-3497 TRU The Intern, PG13 (!!) (voice mail). For more informa- Contra Dance Saturday 10:50, 1:25, 4, 6:50 tion, go to greenbelttimebank.org/ Everest, in 2D, PG13 (!!) The Greenbelt Recreation 11:10, 1:50, 7 Department is co-sponsoring a Everest, in 3D, PG13 (!!) 4:20 Contra Dance with the Folklore Maze Runner: The Scorch GHI Notes Society of Greater Washington, Trials, PG13 Thursday, October 1, 7:30 (FSGW) on Saturday, October 10:55, 1:30, 4:10, 7:15 Black Mass, R 10:45, 3:50 p.m., Board of Directors Meeting, 3 at the Greenbelt Community The Perfect Guy, PG13 Board Room Center gym. The dance begins 11:20, 1:50, 4, 6:50 Monday, October 5, 7 p.m., at 7 p.m. and welcomes beginners Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos, Pre-Purchase Orientation, Board as well as experienced dancers. PG13 1:25, 6:40 Room Beginner lessons will start at 6:30 THURSDAY Thursday, October 8, 7 p.m., p.m. Greg Frock will be calling Martian, in 2D, PG13 (!) 11, 4:30, 7:10 Finance Committee Meeting, to the music of Sugar Beat (Su- Martian, in 3D, PG13 (!) 1:40 Board Room san Brandt on flute, Marc Glick- Sicario, R (!) 11:20, 1:40, 4, 6:50 Friday, October 9, OFFICE man on piano and Elke Baker on Hotel Transylvania, in 2D, PG (!!) CLOSED, Emergency Mainte- fiddle). 10:45, 3:05, 5:15, 7:25 nance Service at 301-474-6011 Contra is danced to live mu- By Jay Presson Allen, From the Words & Works of Truman Capote Hotel Transylvania, in 3D, PG (!!) Directed by Gayle Negri, Produced by Malca Giblin 12:55 sic with an array of instruments October 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 8:00 p.m. The Intern, PG13 (!!) depending on the band. A caller Sunday Matinees: October 11 and 18 at 2:00 p.m. 10:50, 1:25, 4, 6:50 does a "walk through" before Ticket prices: $20 General Admission, $16 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Everest, in 2D, PG13 (!!) each dance. Then the pattern re- Youth (12 and under with adult) 11:10, 1:50, 7 Greenbelt News Review COMING SOON: Everest, in 3D, PG13 (!!) 4:20 Annual Meeting peats itself. Each evening dance Any Given Monday - NovemberCOMING 7 – 23 SOON - Directed by Ann Lowe-Barrett Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, PG13 Community Center begins with a 30-minute lesson AnyChokingWinnie Given Out Mondaythe the Pooh Kudzu - -November December - Apr. 10-26 7 5 -- 2320 - Directed-- DirectedDirected by by Billie AnnJon Colombaro GardnerLowe-Barrett 10:55, 1:30, 4:10, 7:15 Sunday, October 18 to go over all the basic steps that Winnie-the-PoohCeltic Concert -by December the Homespun 5 - 20 -Ceilidh Directed Band by Jon- May Gardner 1 Black Mass, R 10:45, 3:50 4-6 p.m. will be called. The Perfect Guy, PG13 There is a fee for this event. For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or 11:20, 1:50, 4 Members urged to attend email: [email protected] or Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos, Call 240-542-2054 for more in- BOOK TICKETS ONLINE at www.greenbeltartscenter.org PG13 1:25, 6:40 formation.

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Mowatt Holds Animal Obituaries Blessing Sunday Mowatt United Methodist Church and the Greenbelt Com- Jeanne McArdle She continued in the profession munity Church invite all to join Condolences to the family 9th grade in the Global Village Jeanne when they moved to Boston fol- them for their joint Blessing of and friends of Greenbelt pioneer School program. He is the son McArdle, lowing his graduation. the Animals Service to be held David A. Morrison, who died of Brett and Diane Fishburne of a long-time Her life moved along with on Mowatt’s lawn on Sunday, September 23, 2015. He was a Pinecrest Court. resident of she and Tom living and working October 4 promptly at 4:15 p.m. son of Allen D. Morrison, mayor Lola and Steve Skolnik happi- Greenbelt, in Richmond, Va. and Fairfax Pastors Fay Lundin and Glennyce of Greenbelt back in the early ly welcomed two new grandchil- died on Sep- County, Va. She then had the Grindstaff will officiate. In case 1940’s, and grew up here, at- dren within 36 hours; the children tember 25, interesting experience of living, of rain or inclement weather, tending Greenbelt schools and of their sons who share the same 2015, at her while her husband was employed the service will be held in the graduating from Northwestern birth day, but 3 years apart. On residence at there, at Ft. Apache, Az., home upstairs Fellowship Hall. Please High School in 1952. His 81st September 24, their son Kevin Brightview of the White River Apache In- use the front entrance. Jeanne McArdle birthday would have been Sep- and wife Lauren, who currently in Edge- dian tribe. Many good times and St. Francis of Assisi was a tember 28. reside in Washington, D.C., were water, Md. good friends were had in this well-renowned animal lover of Congratulations to Silas Fish- thrilled by the birth of their first She died of Alzheimer’s disease. lovely, mountainous country. the 13th century. However, it is burne, who at the age of 15 child, Zadie Ruth Skolnik. On Jeanne was born in Riverton, Returning to Maryland, she thought that the animal blessing recently achieved the rank of September 25, their son Benjamin N.J. in 1925. Her ambition was and her family first settled in tradition actually dates back to 2nd Lieutenant in the Civil Air and wife Libby Skolnik, who live in medicine, but this was put Bowie and then finally settled in the 4th century with St. Anthony Patrol, College Park Squadron, in Greenbelt, along with daugh- aside when World War II found Greenbelt in 1980. of the Desert. and the associated Billy Mitchell ters Eleanor and Madeline were her at the Drexel Institute, where The McArdles had two chil- Make sure that your animal achievement ribbon. He also has delighted by the birth of Beau she obtained her R.N., and then dren; Mike (and his wife Betsy), friend is safely and comfortably received First Aid certification Rollins Skolnik. Greenbelt cous- at Valley Forge Army Hospital live in Bowie with their two transported back and forth to the and participates in the Search ins Sabina, Aliya and Liam, as where she cared for blind vet- sons, Ben and Henry. Their event and has water and food on and Rescue mission of the Patrol. well as Aunt Shayna and Uncle erans. daughter, Ann Marie (Nancy), hand as needed. Dogs should This year he marched in the La- Ramon share in the families’ joy. She followed this with polio died in 2001. Her four children be leashed and cats and other bor Day Parade as a member of To send information for Our nursing at a children’s hospital are Emily, who lives in Califor- pets in appropriate carriers; all the College Park Squadron, where Neighbors, email us at editor@ in Miami, Fl. Ever the traveler, nia, Sam who lives in Laurel, dogs and cats should have collars he is one of three co-commanders greenbeltnewsreview.com or leave she worked next in L.A. County Joe (and wife Lauren) who live with current identification. Don't of the Squadron. Silas is home- at 301-474-6892. General Hospital in California. in Bowie and Julia, of Greenbelt. bring pets that aren't people- or schooled and graduated from Kathleen McFarland. Again, trying something new, Mrs. McArdle worked as a animal-friendly or that will be she came East and began a po- public health nurse most of her frightened. sition as a summer camp nurse life, winning many awards along If your pet isn’t able to at- for a Brooklyn settlement house the way. She was an avid reader tend (he or she might be under camp located on the Hudson Riv- and a crossword puzzle fanatic. the weather or something really er near West Point, N.Y. There If she could have spent her life cool might be on Animal Planet), she met Tom McArdle, who on a cruise ship, she would have bring a photo. If you don’t have worked his college summers as a done so. She loved cruising, as a live animal in your household, To friends of Bella Dog Guttman: counselor at the same camp. In well as travel, camping, canoe- children are welcome to bring It is with great sadness that Linda and Brenda, along with their 1950 they married. Thus began a ing and the outdoors. She was teddy bears or other beloved toy four-footed companions Katie and Finnegan, tell of Bella’s pass- very happy marriage. a member of St. Hugh’s Church. animals. ing September 23, 2015. She spent her 14 years of life among A mass will be held at 12:30 Mrs. McArdle worked as a Donations for the Greenbelt the Greenbelt woods and knew many Greenbelters , both 2- and p.m., on Friday, October 9 at St. Animal Shelter and for Greenbelt public health nurse in Brooklyn 4-legged. She was especially fond of her friends at the Greenbelt while her husband completed his Pius X in Bowie. Community and Mowatt United Sunoco. studies at New York University. - Tom McArdle Methodist Churches will be glad- ly accepted. Bella has many special friends she will now see again, includ- ing: Hucklebear, Reese, Buddha, Aurora and Leroy. She has left behind other wonderful friends, especially Little Bear, Kara, Char- Obituaries lie, Rookie, Chuba, Sam, Tonka and many other friends from the The News Review publishes obituaries of Greenbelt residents, Greenbelt News Review Greenbelt Dog Park. past or present. Annual Meeting We thank all of you for the love shown to her and to us. Her You write it or we will if you prefer. We try to include infor- Community Center empty dog bed awaits any visitors who wish to enjoy the sun, the mation about participation in various activities and organizations, Sunday, October 18 water and the dog parks of Florida. 4-6 p.m. where the person lived and something about the family. A pho- Signed: Linda and Brenda (formerly of 11 Court Southway) tograph and service information should be included. There is no Members urged to attend charge.

Judge Norken Speaks Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church Greenbelt Community Church 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt At Mishkan Torah UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST On Friday, October 9, Judge Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors David Norken will give a talk 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 about pregnancy discrimination Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor during the Friday night service www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org at Mishkan Torah. Novken is an Friday 10/3 Youth Fellowship 6:15pm administrative law judge with the Sunday Worship Sunday 10/4 World Communion 10am Equal Employment Opportunity 10:15 a.m. Sunday 10/4 Blessing of the Animals 4:15pm Commission (EEOC), the federal Sunday 10/11 Friendship Dinner 11:30am Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff, Pastor agency that has pregnancy dis- Sunday 10/25 Breakfast with the Pastor 8:30am crimination within its purview. He will talk about the recent Su- preme Court case on the subject, ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church the recent EEOC guidance and 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi the impact of Americans with 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Disabilities Act Amendments 301-474-4322 Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community Act of 2008. Even though the Mass Schedule: October 4 10 a.m. Pregnancy Discrimination Act Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. has been law since the 1970’s, “The Servant Leader” pregnancy discrimination is still Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. widespread. It promises to be Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Rev. Evan Keely; with Van Summers, Worship Associate; with Dayna an informative evening. There is Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Edwards, Director of Multigenerational Religious Exploration; and the Choir no charge and the event is open to the public. Mishkan Torah is Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe What do we expect from our leaders - in our church, in our community, located at 10 Ridge Road. in our world? What are the qualities of just and effective leadership?

Mishkan Torah Congregation 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Rabbi Jonathan Cohen Cantor Phil Greenfield Catholic Community Come worship God with us! Friday evening services 8:00 PM, except first Friday of the of Greenbelt Sunday School 9:45AM month, when children's service begins at 7:30 PM MASS Sundays 10 A.M. Worship Service 11:00AM Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Municipal Building Children's Education, Adult Education, Socal Action, etc. ALL ARE WELCOME. 101 Greenhill Road Greenbelt, MD 20770 For further information call 301 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org (301) 474-­‐4212 www.greenbeltbaptist.org Conservative and Reconstructionist

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At the Library On Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m. Like Men of War: The U.S. Colored Troops & Maryland will be the next session of the fall Utopia Film Festival Presents season in the African History & Sunday, Oct. 4th & Wednesday, Oct. 7th Culture lecture series presented Beginning at 8 PM by historian C.R. Gibbs. Other sessions will be presented on SIR ROD CONCERT - FANTASTIC SHOW! Tuesday evenings through No- “Sinister”, “Of Dolls and Murder” vember 17. Featuring Tommy Edwards as Rod Stewart and “The City:1939 World’s Fair” Weekly Storytimes Fri. Oct. 9 8-10:30 pm $20. Wednesday, October 7: Pre- Optional Dinner available 6-7:30 $12. school Storytime, 10:15 and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC On Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) 11:15 a.m., for ages 3 to5, limit College Park Moos Lodge #453 301-935-5525 20 people. Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels Thursday, October 8: Baby Storytime, 10:15 a.m., for ages 12 to 24 months, limit 20 people; Baby Laptime Storytime, 11:15 a.m., for ages birth to 12 months, limit 20 people; Toddler Story- time, 4:15 p.m., for ages 2 to 3, limit 20 people. Encourage your child to make City Information reading a positive experience by bringing them to the library’s sto- CITY ELECTION INFORMATION rytimes. Each program includes MEETINGS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 5-9 a mixture of engaging activities Wednesday, October 7 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK ANY REGISTERED GREENBELT VOTER MAY and age-appropriate stories that SESSION-w/Hotels at the Community Center, 15 Crescent CHOOSE TO VOTE BY EARLY VOTING or ABSENTEE support early literacy. Stop by Road. VOTING NO MORE EXCUSES! the information desk to pick up free tickets available on a first- The schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that EARLY VOTING: Any qualified voter of the City of come, first-served basis on the a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. Greenbelt may choose to vote by EARLY VOTING. day of the event. EARLY VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS Monthly Storytimes CARES FAMILY COUNSELING Saturday, October 10 / 10 Greenbelt CARES offers Family Counseling. Family counseling de octubre: Hispanic Heritage Schrom Hills Park Clubhouse is conducted on Wednesday evenings using a Cognitive Behav- 6915 Hanover Parkway Month Storytime / La hora de ioral Approach. Counselors work with clients to determine the los cuentos por el mes de la goals of therapy, and then help clients implement strategies Saturday, October 17th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and herencia hispana, 11 a.m., for that improve overall functioning of the family. Services are free Sunday, October 18th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm ages birth to 5 / Edades: 0-5. of charge for Greenbelt residents, and for those in several zip Join us for 30 minutes of stories, codes surrounding the city. CARES currently has a short waiting Springhill Lake Recreation Center fingerplays, rhymes, a craft and list for appointments. Contact 301-345-6660. 6101 Cherrywood Lane a snack to celebrate Hispanic Saturday, October 24th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Heritage Month. / Únete para dis- CARES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING Sunday, October 25th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm frutar de media hora de cuentos, Greenbelt CARES offers Individual Adult Counseling. Individual títeres, ritmos, manualidades y un counseling is conducted using a Cognitive Behavioral Approach. Greenbelt Municipal Building refrigerio. Counselors work with clients to determine the goals of therapy, 25 Crescent Road Latin Club Dance Night / Noche and then help clients implement strategies that improve overall Mondays – Fridays de baile con el club latino functioning. Services are free of charge for Greenbelt residents, October 19th – October 30th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and for those in several zip codes surrounding the city. CARES Tuesday, October 6, 7:15 p.m. currently has immediate openings for appointments. Tuesdays until 8:00 pm Watch Latin club dance perfor- mances, get a lesson on how to ABSENTEE VOTING: Any qualified voter of the City of dance yourself and learn about VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Greenbelt may choose to vote by absentee ballot. salsa, merengue, bachata and cha Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There cha, their history and cultural are currently vacancies on: Arts Advisory Board, Park and An ABSENTEE BALLOT may be requested in one of two relevance. Presented by DanceIn- Recreation Advisory Board, and Youth Advisory Committee ways. Each individual requesting a ballot must submit a Time Productions. / Disfruta de For information call 301-474-8000. separate, signed application form or letter. las actuaciones de baile del club Fill out an application form that you may 1) pick up in the latino, toma una clase para apren- Greenbelt Animal Shelter City Clerk’s office, 2) request from the City Clerk by phone der a bailar y conoce sobre salsa, 550-A Crescent Road 301-474-6124 at 301-474-8000 or by e-mail at cmurray@greenbeltmd. merengue, bachata y cha cha cha gov, or 3) print from the City’s Web site at http://www. y su importancia histórica y cul- Open Wednesdays 4-7pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm greenbeltmd.gov; or tural. Presentado por DanceIn- Blue is a large male dog. He is house Time Productions. trained and neutered. He is current on Write a letter of application to the City Clerk, 25 Crescent vaccinations and prefers a home with- Road, including your full name, domicile address in Green- Genealogical Society out other dogs and young children. belt, signature, and telephone number. Visit Blue and all our available pets Meets October 7 just waiting to be your friend! Military service members, their families, and other U.S. The monthly meeting of the citizens abroad who are covered under the Uniformed and Prince George's County Genea- FIND US ON FACEBOOK! Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act may also use the logical Society will be held on Federal Post Card Application (http://www.fvap.gov) to re- October 7 at the New Carrollton Pets are listed at quest an absentee ballot for City election. Municipal Center, 6016 Princess www.greenbeltmd.gov/animalshelter Garden Parkway, New Carroll- Applications to receive absentee ballots must be received ton at 7 p.m. Speaker Heather by noon on Monday, November 2, 2015. The completed Olsen will provide information An Artful Afternoon ballot must be received by the City Clerk no later than 6 on Finding our French Canadian Sunday, October 4, 1-4pm. All-ages. Free. p.m. the day of the regular election, November 3, 2015. Ancestors. Refreshments will be Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road No absentee ballots will be distributed prior to October 14. served. Visit the Society on the web at 1-4pm: Halloween Costume Clinic Return your executed absentee ballot by 1) sending it pgcgs.org, call the library at 301- 3pm: “Alice in Wonderland” performance by Ballet Theater through the U.S. mail in time to arrive by November 5, 2) 262-2063, or visit it on Facebook of Maryland hand-delivering it to the City Clerk’s office, or 3) placing it at facebook.com/pgcgenealogy. Let’s get ready for Halloween! Bring your ideas and materi- in the locked drop-box at the east door of the Municipal als, and get started on a great costume with guidance from Building at 25 Crescent Road. professional costume designer and Artist in Residence Celes- Questions? Call the City Clerk at 301-474-8000, or send Holy Cross tine Ranney-Howes. Cardboard and other basic supplies with email to [email protected]. Thrift Store endless potential will also be available for participants’ use. Enjoy a FREE performance of Alice in Wonderland. Third floor CONTRA DANCE Every Thursday artist studios also open to visitors. Greenbelt Museum historic 10am – 4pm house tours, 1:00pm-5:00pm ($3), plus an ongoing free exhib- Saturday, October 3 it at the Community Center on artist Lenore Thomas Straus. 7pm-9:45pm Good, clean clothes for women, (beginning lessons at 6:30) men and children! STAY INFORMED! Community Center Gym, 15 Crescent Road Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. Visit Greenbelt CityLink at www.greenbeltmd.gov. $10 per person (cash at door) for all dancers Like City of Greenbelt on Facebook at Come out and learn some new dances at this very fun 6905 Greenbelt Road www.facebook.com/cityofgreenbelt. event. Greg Frock will be calling to the music of Sugar Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 Follow us on Twitter @cityofgreenbelt and on Beat. Info: Karen Haseley at 301-397-2208 Instagram @cityofgreenbelt. Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 1, 2015

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embrace, over these last 11 years body cameras, safer bicycle lanes, sector revenue which can help I am committed to finding changing routine. My strengths of observation of council (and safer pedestrian crosswalks and support our fine city programs. ways cooperatives can improve include: working with diverse for my part, the incumbent seven traffic-calming devices. Increase our efforts to be Greenbelt’s future. I have worked groups, using creative problem- are not my enemies and I love I support and look forward more environmentally sustainable. closely with community leaders solving, finding good strategies. them none the less), after first to the beginning of Sunday bus Zero waste efforts, not using fuel to share the co-op knowledge I If elected, I will work hard to being amused by their behavior service within all sections of the derived from fracking practices, gained from more than 20 years make progress for our city. and then amused and angered and city. I believe if we continue exploring greater use of wind as a co-op information special- Public safety issues continue now amused and angered, I have follow-up on this service with and solar energy to provide green ist and director of cooperative to haunt us. Whether it is prop- also come to hate their behavior, Metro we will make it a reality power are but a tip of the ef- communications and education. erty crime, safer pedestrian and which reflects their character: in the near future. forts we must sustain. Preserving For the last several years, I have bicycle access or toxic materials selves absorbed and aggrandiz- I am asking for your vote our preserve is vital. A periodic worked with the Greenbelt Co-op on our children’s playgrounds, ing; insincere (even hypocritical); on Tuesday, November 3. I am health assessment can assure the Incubator group as they explore residents deserve visible prog- mean spirited petulance (even easy to find on the ballot since woods are healthy forever. the potential establishment of ress and less talk. All residents bullying) which obstructs Green- I am #1. new co-op businesses. Last year, should enjoy the same level of belt residents from the pursuit Leta Mach I was elected coordinator of the personal security. We need to of progressive change from that Konrad Herling I believe the spirit of Green- Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance, set goals, deadlines for meeting which confronts them: communi- I am running for re-election to belt is cooperation. If re-elected, which brings our cooperatives them and accountability for miss- ties close to home and around the City Council to help secure I will work with council mem- together to plan activities and ing them. the world where inequity and in- a future which sustains and en- bers, city staff, and Greenbelt programs to support cooperatives Economic development needs justice are the determinants from hances our quality of life. citizens to address issues. Be- and the community. to be a city priority. We can- which public policy is made. We should: cause new issues and concerns In addition to fostering coop- not accept a hands-off attitude Maybe I should be elected Play an active role on county, often arise, I will research, ask eratives, my goals include vigor- for this historic city. Reducing to council, where for the next state and federal commissions questions, listen and work with ously working to bring the FBI vacancy rates in office and retail term there would be at least one that can yield grants and help others before making decisions. to Greenbelt, looking for ways space is a short-term goal. In among the seven to advocate for assure sustaining support for My experience and knowledge to meet the needs of citizens, the long term, we need to at- a more open process. programs such as electric vehicle will be used to help guide these exploring whether rooms in the tract businesses to match the Vote for the four challengers recharging stations and grants for decisions. historic Middle School can help, unique character of our commu- and write in your neighbor. the arts. With that as a goal, I’ve While my 12 years of experi- continuing work to clean Green- nity. Whatever method is chosen served on our region’s Transpor- ence on the City Council have belt Lake and repair the dam, im- to meet these goals, city govern- Silke Pope tation Planning Board, our coun- given me a depth of knowledge plementing the sustainability and ment needs to take some respon- I, Silke Pope, would like to be ty’s Arts and Humanities Council on city issues and municipal af- the pedestrian and bicycle master sibility. To accomplish this, it re-elected to the Greenbelt City and our State’s Electric Vehicle fairs, even more helpful is my plans and working to bring all may be necessary to update the Council because I am passionate Infrastructure Council. knowledge of cooperative busi- Greenbelt – Center, East, and city charter, placing more control about our city and residents. I be- Build a stronger sense of nesses. The co-op business mod- West – into one community. over economic development into lieve good citizenship starts with community, One Greenbelt. As el has a proven record of success community hands. volunteering and getting involved founder of the Greenbelt Arts in Greenbelt. And, I believe Susan Stewart Lastly, I will not just talk in your community and local Center, a member of the Com- cooperatives are poised to make Elect me because when mem- about being “green,” but actually government. I am honored that munity Relations Advisory Com- a positive impact on the economy bers of our community come to do it. I will propose projects for the past three elections, the mittee (CRAB), which in 2001 in the coming years. As a council council, I will listen. I will not ranging from beautiful amenities residents have entrusted me with wrote the community pledge, and member, I will make it a priority ignore the issues and concerns of like installing rain gardens and the responsibilities of determining working with the City’s Advisory to always ask how an issue will residents, and I am not afraid of See QUESTIONS, page 7 the future of Greenbelt. Committee on Environmental affect our co-ops. strong ideas, taking action and There are a number of projects Sustainability to develop a trans- I would particularly like to have portation plan which connects the opportunity to follow through all residents throughout town, on such as the implementation including our new residents of of recommendations by both the Greenbelt Station, without re- Matrix organization study and quiring an automobile, reflect a the SAGE economic development strong commitment toward unify- study. I feel that many of the ing Greenbelt. suggestions and ideas in the stud- Explore further how we can ies can make positive changes be more proactive in connecting within the city. I would also like all Greenbelters regarding new to have the opportunity to follow policies, facilities, parks, etc. I the implementation of Phase II of hope CRAB’s hard work yields the Greenbelt theater. some possible positive answers to I am strongly advocating for this challenge. an additional animal control posi- Hire an economic development Advertisingtion, which Copy has –been 2 columns needed for x 5”director to help the community quite some time. In addition, I address our 25 percent office va- Greenbeltwould like Newsto see the Review city add a issuecancy rate. of SecuringOctober a relocated 1, 2015 Greenbeltnew dogHomes, park inInc. center city to FBI will help revitalize Greenbelt serve the many dogs that live in West and attract new businesses, Sheri thatSwaim part of– the301-474-4161, city. Extincluding 148 green businesses. An I have always been a strong economic development director supporter of public safety. I will can coordinate these activities continue to advocate for police which translate to raising private

ATTENTION GHI MEMBERS

You are invited to join the Board and Finance Committee on Thursday, October 8, 2015

2016 Budget Presentation at 7 p.m. and Member Input Session at 8 p.m.

In the GHI Board Room

Attend this important meeting to share your ideas and suggestions in the 2016 budget process.

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QUESTIONS continued from page 6 pedestrian “green highways,” streams require appropriate at- My service on council since times it’s about steering through ate rational policies and have a to cost-saving initiatives like tention to meet climate change, 2009 provides reasons why voters the storm. favorable impact on the commu- building solar panels and electric sustainability issues and stricter should consider my re-election. I will continue my advocacy nity when every voice is repre- car-charging stations. Funds environmental, health and rec- I take pride in being prepared for seniors, especially as the sented at the table of government. should be budgeted, creatively reational standards. Cities save for meetings and have missed “graying of Greenbelt” moves I believe I possess the leader- sought, and wherever possible money by preventing infrastruc- very few over the past six years. more of us into that status. Spe- ship skills, ingenuity, education we should utilize our volunteer- ture deterioration. It is no longer I actively debate issues and fre- cifically, I propose a second se- and communication skills, all of based community spirit to reduce a question of why, but how much quently question recommenda- nior living facility. Green Ridge which are essential to the task of costs. Not just good for the and when. tions put forward by staff, coun- House has been at capacity for a governing, to speak on the behalf environment, being “green” helps Greenbelt must attract qual- cilmembers and others. I strive to long time, and has a long waiting of our city’s residents. distinguish our city, fosters com- ity businesses to fill vacancies be respectful of differing opinions list, mostly Greenbelt residents. During my tenure of service munity and generates pride in our in office buildings and shopping and work to reach consensus on One idea is the vacant nurs- on the council, one of my goals neighborhoods. centers; existing viable busi- issues when I disagree. ing home property. In whatever is to help bring resolution to nesses must be retained. Busi- I participate in workshops and location, this priority must be some of the primary challenges George Boyce nesses, both large and small, are forums, and I represent Green- addressed. to economic development in our Our City Council needs an a vital component to the fabric of belt on boards (PGC Municipal With all the other things hap- community. My expectation is infusion of fresh ideas, technical Greenbelt. Council and staff must Association, Maryland Munici- pening, let’s ensure continued to work towards increasing our skills and entrepreneurial business interact more often with our busi- pal League and Metropolitan support for our volunteer organi- commercial tax base by promot- experience. This certainly will ness community in various ways. Washington Council of Govern- zations, which help give Green- ing commercial development not happen if the entire incum- I would support creating a city ments) to stay knowledgeable belt its distinctive identity. They incentives that will attract new bent slate is re-elected yet again. position that specifically promotes about broader issues facing mu- serve our children and our se- businesses and subsequently bring With 35 years of experience as a and markets Greenbelt’s assets to nicipalities. Strong relationships niors, support the arts and our about a reduction in the commer- technical and business leader, I our advantage. I will continue to with municipal, county and state historical heritage, carry our con- cial building vacancy rate which am the most qualified challenger support council’s efforts to attract leaders allow me to advocate on cerns for those less fortunate and currently stands at approximately they face. the FBI headquarters. behalf of Greenbelt. sustain Greenbelt’s leadership in 40 percent. In my first term, I will push Greenbelt has many diverse, I enjoy being active in the protecting the environment. Additionally, my hope is to be for continued fiscal restraint. The unique neighborhoods, but not community and participate in able to help Greenbelt transition increase in assessed property val- all of our citizens are aware of as many events as possible. I Kathleen Shaw even further into a sustainable ues should not be used to justify what our city offers nor do they consistently seek out views on I have chosen to run for city city by supporting renewable an increase in spending. In fact, always have the means to get to current issues from residents and council because I believe that energy efforts like the solar ini- there should be pressure for a our many amenities and services. stakeholders. in this critically-important time, tiative being promulgated by commensurate decrease in the Connectivity and communication As a consistently progressive when cultural and ethnic diver- the Environmental Sustainability tax rate to limit the economic must be enhanced throughout voice on council, I remain com- sity in our region is growing at Committee. To that end, I cer- impact on families who have seen Greenbelt; more must be done to mitted to the town’s legacy while such a rapid rate, it is absolutely tainly will be promoting the use little or no increase in household ensure city services and programs focusing on a vibrant future for essential that every demographic of electric and alternative fuel income since the start of the re- are equitable and accessible. Greenbelt. be represented at the table of vehicles. cession. Additionally, I will work to government, and every voice Other areas I plan to focus on We need to fund public safety, create more public art throughout Edward Putens be heard through its representa- include increased STEM-related infrastructure maintenance and the City. My seniority in office does not tives. Former Texas Governor programs in our schools, work- staff but new projects must wait. in itself justify my re-election. I Ann Richards once said: “There ing for a Greenbelt bus circulator We need to expand the tax base Emmett V. Jordan have been part of effective coun- can only be good government system and ways to combat the before we increase spending. I As a relatively new councilp- cil majorities that have produced when all the players are seated impact of climate change on our will push for a focus on econom- erson and as a first-term mayor, many significant accomplish- at the table,” meaning we can infrastructure. ic development plans that include projects I have advocated for ments and brought recognition only make sound decisions, cre- not only the possible develop- are just beginning to take hold. throughout the Washington, D.C., ment of the FBI headquarters but Good ideas take time to imple- area for our local governance. I also of our ignored science and ment. It takes cooperation to get have been fortunate to serve with technology sector. things done. I seek re-election many outstanding people. I want to lead a special task to move forward toward these My highest current priority is force with a four point plan to priorities: to bring the FBI to Greenbelt. (a) implement the 2014 county • Making economic develop- There is a lot at stake, and we resolution designating Greenbelt ment activities a regular function are working hard on it. This is as the center of a special sci- of city government. I believe the main reason I decided to seek tech business district, (b) develop that attracting desirable busi- another term. Greenbelt Concert Band plans for specific projects such ness activities to Greenbelt and My long-standing priority is as redevelopment of the nearby encouraging commercial rede- public safety. Our police have Free Performance Kmart and our own Greenbelt velopment that lines up with our done a great job in reducing our retail centers, (c) address the high priorities will reduce Greenbelt’s crime rate. Of immediate concern, Sunday, October 11, 2015 vacancy rate of our commercial reliance on residential taxes. though, is the recent increase of 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. office space and (d) formulate a • Implement the organizational crime in Greenbelt East. Greenbelt American Legion, Post 136 roadmap for creating a sci-tech assessment plan, commissioned in We still face a difficult fi- 6900 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770 program that is on par with our 2013 with my support. I intend to nancial situation because the In the Sam Hofberg Banquet Hall outstanding arts program. implement more of these recom- recession-related reduction in Our community is enthusiastic mendations in order to improve property assessments continues to The post welcomes all members of the Greenbelt and surrounding about life in Greenbelt! We need city operations. impact tax revenues. As always, to capture the energy of the New • Fund police body cameras my priorities are keeping faith communities to this event.

Deal, historic and present, to as included in this years’ budget. with city employees and main- invigorate citizen participation As privacy policies are finalized taining city services. The revenue in government. I am passionate by the state, this equipment will shortage limits us, but leadership about our community issues and protect our officers and enhance isn’t about being in charge when Vote for City Council and Re-elect dedicated to helping build a sus- public trust. everything is going fine. Some- tainable future. I am eager to be elected to this job. Leta Mach Judith F. Davis Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) Serving YOU on City Council since 2003 I have long considered com- 2nd Floor, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204 munity service a civic responsi- www.greenbeltaccesstv.org • Studio: 301-507-6581 bility. I have accomplished much √ Experienced performing constituent service, offering constructive, positive Free and Open to the Public √ Involved suggestions and working with √ Committed other council members to actuate Artful Afternoon Open Studio ideas and formulate policy. Great Green Screen demo by Scott Candey √ Knowledgeable challenges lie ahead for our city. Sunday, Oct. 4th from 1-3PM I believe I am well suited with 22 years of council experience, Orientation Tuesday, October 6th at 7:30 PM my leadership skills, my working Building on the Spirit of Greenbelt relationship with other local, state and regional elected officials and Members Only … and Expanding the Possibilities well-rounded knowledge to meet those challenges and turn them Camera Science Class-$ Questions/Comments? Call me at 301-345-8105 into opportunities for everyone. Saturday, Oct. 3rd from 10-12Noon or e-mail [email protected] Greenbelt’s aging infrastruc- ture, both buildings and greens- For more information, visit the GATe website or e-mail Visit my website, http://www.themachs.net pace, must be addressed. An [email protected] assessment of our city facilities is needed resulting in a detailed By authority of Jill Stevenson, Treasurer See what’s showing on Comcast 77 and Verizon FiOS 19 by long-range replacement plan with funding each budget year. Our visiting www.greenbeltaccesstv.org and click on “Channel” Work Together ! Respect the Past ! Build the Future parks, street trees, forest and

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CANDIDATES continued from page 1 Coming Events Co-op Month At The New Deal Thursday, October 1, Mid-Day Fundraiser Coming Up George Boyce Melodies with Amy C Kraft from George Boyce moved with his wife, noon to 2 p.m. Café favorite, For Co-op Nursery School Eva Fallon, from GHI to the Lakewood Wolgemut, offers up a high pow- neighborhood in 2008. In 2010, they ered Renaissance rock concert by Sara Mazursky formed a non-profit foundation to develop from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. one of only a few programs in and execute initiatives to promote STEM Friday, October 2, John October is National Co-op the area to have received this education and to explore the application Guernsey plays American stan- Month. If you are new to Green- distinction. of science and technology in projects that dards on piano from 7 to 8 p.m. belt, a warm welcome to you! If An important aspect of be- engage and enrich local communities. Pirates Canoe, an Americana/ you are unfamiliar with coopera- ing able to provide high-quality, In 2013, Boyce signed a ten year lease bluegrass trio from Kyoto, Japan tives, think of them as an oppor- PHOTO BY GEORGE BOYCE GEORGE BY PHOTO affordable programming for our and committed to renovating the aban- will perform from 8:30 to 11:30 tunity to pool resources for the George Boyce children is fundraising. The doned dry cleaning shop at Roosevelt p.m. Richmond native Savannah collective and mutual good. I am school has two fundraising events Center into the Greenbelt MakerSpace, Valentino will open for Pirates delighted to be a part of many of scheduled during Co-op Month. a successful activity center open free to the public. Not satisfied, Canoe. the great cooperatives we have We will host a Yard Sale on Boyce has launched a project to create a mobile van, the Mak- Saturday, October 3, the TV here in Greenbelt and am happy Saturday, October 3 on the lawn erWagon, to serve more at-risk kids and families living in low- John Variety Show from 11 a.m. to introduce you to Greenbelt between Greenbelt library and income neighborhoods. to noon. Bruce Kritt plays clas- Nursery School (GNS). the Community Center. We wel- Boyce was born in Washington State and grew up on a small sical guitar from 4 to 6 p.m. Founded in 1942, GNS is one come donations from community family farm near the junction of the Columbia and Snake rivers. Guernsey plays jazz standards on of the oldest cooperatives in members Friday October 2 from He helped his father raise horses, cows and chickens but mostly he piano from 7 to 8 p.m., followed Greenbelt. In fact, many of our 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; items can earned spare change cutting asparagus and picking grapes alongside by D.C.’s Queen of the Blues, current children are second-gen- be dropped off at the Nursery migrant workers. His mother and sister were school teachers. The Stacy Brooks Band, from eration attendees. school, located on the ground Boyce has had a very strong career in science and technology 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. What exactly is a cooperative floor of the Community Center. both as a technical expert and as an entrepreneur and business- Sunday, October 4, the Deaf nursery school, you ask? First On October 21 Chevy’s restaurant man. In 1977, Boyce enrolled in Cornell University. His love for Brunch will be held from 10:30 and foremost, it is an enrich- will be hosting a restaurant night computers and network technology would drive his future through a.m. until noon. Artist’s recep- ing educational environment for for the school from 6 p.m. to 10 a series of significant milestones. tion for artist Linda Kuo from 3 young children and their parents. p.m. Check out our Facebook Boyce helped build major components of the campus network to 5 p.m. DeBonis/Allen Duo We foster a love of learning, page in the coming weeks for and later the New York state regional network, in a fast-paced perform classic covers on guitar awareness of self and others and more details. Please join us at period of technology innovation. At Syracuse University, Boyce from 6 to 8 p.m. a sense of accomplishment built events where you may find some became known nationally for his work managing a supercomputer Tuesday, October 6, The New on a child’s natural curiosity. treasures, enjoy food and friends facility used by research students across the emerging Internet. Old Jamboree, hosted by Ruthie Parents participate in every part and know that you are helping Facing budget cuts, Boyce led his staff to spinoff as an inde- and the Wranglers, perform old of the school’s operation: gov- to support scholarships and im- pendent company that contracted services back to the university songs, new songs and feature ernance, finance, administration, portant programming for the next and businesses. He developed the first online service to market special guests from 7 to 9 p.m. assisting in classrooms, public- generation of Greenbelters. real estate, launching the third “dot com” website on the Internet. Wednesday, October 7, Oshun ity, fundraising, maintenance and If you have children 2 to 4 Major companies seeking to build the commercial Internet Gaia with Kiva offer up ancient housekeeping. years of age and are looking for noticed Boyce’s accomplishments. In 1995, AOL recruited Boyce indigenous chants and original I have been a parent at GNS an enriching opportunity, we will to create their Internet operations division, giving him an empty songs from 7 to 9 p.m. for the last five years and cur- host an open house on February computer room and a nine-figure budget. By 2000, Boyce was pro- Thursday, October 8, Mid- rently have the pleasure of being 20 for prospective and returning moted from director to chief architect of a system that had grown Day Melodies with Amy C Kraft president of the board of direc- families. We would love to see to support more than a million simultaneous customers. from noon to 2 p.m. Open Mic, tors. My favorite things about you there. Boyce then founded an investment company, formed a partner- hosted by James and Martha from the school are the loving and We are honored to be part of ship with several real estate developers and applied his technical 7 to 10 p.m. dedicated staff, the parental in- the long-standing Greenbelt tra- skills to developing the next critical segment of the Internet. His Friday, October 9, Guernsey volvement in classrooms and the dition of cooperative living and goal was to develop a business plan to deploy the last mile of “fi- plays American standards on pi- focus on play-based learning. learning. ber to the home” infrastructure. His startup company in Arizona is ano from 7 to 8 p.m. The Oxy- GNS is accredited by the Na- still operating with ten million dollars in annual revenue. morons bring their 8-piece band tional Association for the Educa- In 2003, Boyce returned to work as a technical contractor, first and vocalists to perform original tion of Young Children. It is at the Government Accountability Office and then at Discovery songs from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Communication. In 2009, Boyce joined the mission network sup- Saturday, October 10, The port team at NASA Goddard where he works today. Greenbelt Rhythm and Drum Fes- tival will offer several drumming Kathleen Shaw groups and other performers. Ac- City Council Candidate Kathleen Shaw is an attorney and works tivities for kids, food vendors and as an associate in the Correctional Litigation Unit of Maryland’s merchandise will also be offered. Office of the Attorney General. Kathleen and her family relocated Guernsey plays jazz standards on to the metropolitan area from Texas in 2013 for the purpose of piano from 7 to 8 p.m. Fractal See CANDIDATES, page 9 Cat performs multilayered psy- chedelic rock music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Greenbelt Park Events On Saturday, October 3 Green- belt Park will hold an outdoor stewardship volunteer event. Join the Invasive Plant team to moni- tor and repel the growing threat of invasive plants in Greenbelt Park. Learn valuable information that not only helps the park but can help protect vulnerable spe- cies in the region. Meet at the Sweetgum Picnic Area at 11 a.m. The event lasts until 2 p.m. On Sunday, October 4 there will be a campfire program en- titled Meet the Beaver. Kids are invited join a park ranger to learn about the beavers of Greenbelt. Learn the distinct characteris- tics of beavers and interesting facts about their habitats and life. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring refreshments. Meet at Campfire Circle at 6 p.m. for this program, which lasts for 45 minutes. Thursday, October 1, 2015 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 CANDIDATES continued from page 8 ACE Gears Up for New completing her law degree. She is a re- cent graduate of the University of the Dis- trict of Columbia David A. Clarke School Year of School Activities of Law. She completed her undergraduate by Jacob Taylor studies at Prairie View A&M University in 1979 and received a Bachelor of Science The process that determines is already involved in a literacy content of their applications. The degree in biology/pre-medicine, attaining an important source of special initiative launched last October forms will also include a check- the status of cum laude honors. funding for Greenbelt schools is with the intent, Jones said, of list to help applicants ensure that Kathleen was raised in a Christian well underway. Every year, the “rallying the community to pro- they have completed all parts of home by her father, a minister, and her Greenbelt Advisory Committee on mote literacy.” the application. mother, a public school educator, in the Education distributes thousands of Jones said the new reading The committee offers a work- small town of Prairie View, Texas. She, WALMART BY PHOTO Kathleen Shaw dollars to student awards, after club would be run by another shop for filling out their grant along with her five siblings, was taught school clubs and program grants. teacher, Debra Buggs. Buggs has applications. The workshop has by precept and example what it meant to At the end of each school been involved in a book club at been postponed until October 8. live a life of community service. Her father’s life was dedicated year, the committee recognizes Greenbelt Middle School. Jones In the interest of expediting in service to his parishioners for over 40 years. One of the greatest two students from each of its said that the idea for the book the grant submission process, the lessons she was taught by him was the importance of maintaining seven core schools in Greenbelt. club was initially put forward committee is looking into the a good name in your community. The memories of her mother’s In addition to their award, the by students in his graphic design possibility of accepting electronic selfless sacrificial giving are permanently engraved on her heart two students selected from Elea- class. submissions from schools. The and mind. Her mother’s service of making regular distributions to nor Roosevelt High School each At their recent meeting, com- committee is unlikely to develop the poor, visiting the sick and being a lover of all people are the receive a $2,000 college scholar- mittee members expressed enthu- a comprehensive electronic sub- character attributes she believed “made one great” - He that is ship. The committee is currently siasm for this new club. Com- mission system anytime soon. greatest is he who serves. Hence, Kathleen developed a like desire coordinating with schools to de- mittee member Jon Gardner told However, it is possible that they to serve others as well. termine the date of the awards his colleagues: “we should do will begin accepting scans of Kathleen’s desire for service on an individual basis further pro- ceremony. this, we’ve been trying to start a print applications as early as this gressed into a passion for public service. In 2010, she was the At present, the committee reading club at the Middle School year. Democratic nominee for Texas State Senate District 2, Texas’s larg- funds a reading club at Spring- for a while.” The funded programs typi- est senate district, in which she challenged a long-term incumbent, hill Lake Elementary. According Each year, the advisory com- cally run for a single year. As garnering one-third of the district’s vote to incumbent’s two-thirds. to committee member Rosalind mittee offers grants of up to part of the process, schools are The experience proved to be the catalyst she needed to pursue a Ceasar, the status of a reading $500 for specific school pro- expected to complete post-grant law degree in hopes of securing the legal and policy training neces- club at Magnolia Elementary is grams. Last year, the commit- reports of their programs upon sary to become a viable contender in a future bid for public office. uncertain. The science club at tee approved 20 of 28 proposed their completion. The application Additional factors have fueled Kathleen’s desire to pursue a ca- Magnolia Elementary is likely to school programs totaling $9,635 rules state that late submission of reer in public service. In the course of her Senate campaign effort, shut down for lack of a teacher in funding. these reports can make a school Kathleen observed a vast quantity of socioeconomic and ethnic dis- with sufficient time to dedicate This year’s grant proposals ineligible for the following year’s parities among various populations. An even greater chasm existed to the club. will be due at 5 p.m. on Novem- funding. This was a subject of when it came to suitable advocacy for those groups in government. The advisory committee ex- ber 3. A few changes have been some concern at the most recent It is her firm belief that good public policy can only be developed pects to begin funding a new made to the content of the forms. meeting as the committee is still when every demographic within a society is fairly and comprehen- reading club at Greenbelt Middle Most notably, the committee has waiting for several schools to sively represented. Resultantly, her primary motivation to achieve a School this year. Cortland Jones, decided to include a disclaimer submit their reports on last year’s public interest career goal is rooted in her discontent with the overt a teacher at Greenbelt Middle, reminding applicants that they programs. inequity in many state legislatures and a desire to promote political approached committee members should not have any expectation Jacob Taylor is a University equilibrium in government. about forming the club. Jones of privacy with regard to the of Maryland graduate student in Kathleen is the wife of Charlie Shaw and mother to Briana, Journalism, writing for the News Nicole, Isaac and Jessica. Review.

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Co-op Events Police Blotter There is a lot going on this Volunteers Spruce month at the Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket and Pharmacy. Oc- Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, tober is Co-op month and as the Up School Grounds www.greenbeltmd.gov/police. largest cooperative in Greenbelt, by Ingrid Cowan Hass we are proud to be a part of the Theft block Edmonston Road. Graffiti Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance. September 16, 7:42 p.m., 6400 was painted on the sidewalk. Every Tuesday we will have The Saturday, September 26 Three flower beds for pollina- block Ivy Lane. A wallet was September 19, 1 p.m., 100 displays and a table dedicated celebration of National Public tors were created, trees were taken from an unattended bag at block Crescent Road. An object to answering questions about Lands Day at the Greenbelt El- planted, hedges were weeded and the Marriott Hotel. A person in was thrown through a window at membership in the Co-op. Did ementary School (GES) was a mulched, limbs were trimmed to the area at the time is described St. Hugh’s Church, shattering it. you know that the Co-op sells huge success. Over 50 volun- create better visibility for chil- as a bald black man, 30 to 40 September 19, 12 p.m., 9300 products from more than a dozen teers worked hard, including par- dren’s safety and large weeds years old, wearing glasses and a block Edmonston Road. A win- other cooperatives? ents, GES students, teachers, were cut back to clear a stairway gray or blue shirt, blue jeans and dow pane in a residence was October is also the deadline girls scout troops, city council to the playground. Public Works black boots. broken out. for the annual Jim Cassels $1,200 members, high school students and CHEARS organized this September 18, 3 p.m., 6100 September 19, 3:40 p.m., Award giveaway. Visit the store earning community points and event, which marks the beginning block Springhill Terrace. A par- 6200 block Greenbelt Road. A or our website for information various residents of all ages. of a partnership with the school. cel package was taken from in disgruntled customer knocked including an award application. front of a residence. over a mannequin inside African The Co-op is also happy September 19, 4:40 p.m., Fashion, damaging it. The store to support the 2015 Greenbelt Springhill Drive near Spring- manager refused to press charges Pumpkin Festival with pumpkin hill Terrace. A black and white and the 25-year-old nonresident themed store programs through- BMX-style 20” bicycle was sto- woman was banned from the out the month including a pump- len when the owner left it unat- store. kin beer tasting the night of the tended to help a friend who had Vehicle Crime festival’s Community Carve Off fallen off his bike nearby. A 2003 BMW Z4 convert- on October 23. Trespass ible reported stolen by Prince Inside the store, we will con- September 22, 1:29 p.m., George’s County police was re- tinue our “Around the Co-op” Cherrywood Terrace near Breeze- covered in the 5900 block Green- series on October 12. This month wood Court. A 25-year-old non- belt Road. we will sample Best Yet Spaghet- resident was arrested and charged Tags taken from a vehicle in ti Sauces. Customers will get to with trespass after he was lo- the 9000 block Breezewood Ter- taste traditional, mushroom and cated on the grounds of Franklin race were recovered the same the garden combination sauces, Square Apartments after having day in the 6200 block Springhill and see if they agree with one been banned from the complex Drive. A 33-year-old resident customer who declared these by agents of the property. He was arrested and charged with sauces to be a “real find.” We theft after the stolen tags were was released on citation pending will also offer wine tastings on The Mayor at the beginning giving proclamation. trial. found on his vehicle. He was most Fridays including October Burglary released on citation pending trial. 9, 16 and 23. The month will fin- September 18, 11:37 p.m., A cell phone was taken from a ish out with our monthly Patron 7800 block Mandan Road. A vehicle in the 6000 block Green- Appreciation Day on October 28 man inside his residence heard belt Road after a window was where all shoppers will receive someone shaking the front door- left open, and a handicap placard a 5 percent discount off their knob and then someone running was taken from an unlocked ve- purchases. Patron Appreciation from the area. He opened the hicle in the 6200 block Springhill Day also includes a tasting of co- door and saw the lock had been Drive. Registration and insurance operative wines as well as sweet tampered with. Entry was not cards were taken in the 7200 and savory pumpkin dips. gained. block Mathew Street. A rear Md. Finally, Co-op members September 22, 9:40 p.m., 7200 tag 5BV8439 was taken from the should mark their calendar with block Mandan Road. Change 7700 block Hanover Parkway. the Co-op’s 31st annual member was taken after entry was made A passenger-side window was meeting on November 7 from 11 by forcing open a basement win- broken out in the 6200 block a.m. to 1 p.m. dow. Breezewood Drive, and paint Vandalism on a vehicle was scratched in the 7600 block Mandan Road. September 19, 1:20 a.m., 9200 Homeschool Families Accept Challenge The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information Inspired by Bee Yoga Fusion’s leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved 30-Day Yoga Challenge, home- A local girl scout troop planting pollinator flowers donated by Public crimes reported in the blotter. Call 1-866-411-TIPS. schooling moms Katy Collin, Works. Carolyn Vandiver Bourne and People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Li’l Dan Celdran organized a Photos by Ingrid Cowan Hass Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. community trash pick-up. (Visit beeyogafusion.com for informa- tion about the challenge.) Home- Smoke Alarms Can Save Lives school families pick up trash on the way to the playground and by Li’l Dan Celdran students learn that after a rain, Bernie Zempolich Is toxic chemicals from the paper If I asked you where your bedroom needs a working smoke enclosing cigarette butts end up 2015 Legionnaire smoke alarms are in your home, alarm!” to better educate the pub- in the ground and waterways. could you tell me? If you’re like lic about the true value of work- by Mike Moore many people, you may not pay ing smoke alarms in the bedroom much attention to where smoke and throughout the home. These alarms have been installed. How- simple steps can help make a Over three years ago, Bernie an, he has created a showcase of ever, location matters. life-saving difference, and prevent Zempolich transferred his Ameri- post awards and military artifacts. Smoke alarms should be in- the potentially life-threatening can Legion membership back to He researched and prepared the stalled inside each bedroom, out- impact of fire. Greenbelt Post 136. He brought program for the 75th Anniversary side each sleeping area and on Here are additional smoke a wealth of knowledge and a and presented Sam Hofberg with every level of the home, includ- alarm tips to follow: deep commitment to our veterans. a photo album of Sam’s many ing the basement. • Test alarms each month by He served in the U.S. Marine contributions to the post during Corps, retired from the Depart- the dedication of Hofberg Hall.

Working smoke alarms are a pushing the test button. BOURNE VANDIVER CAROLYN BY PHOTO critical fire-safety tool that can • Replace all smoke alarms, Mason Bourne, Danzson Cel- ment of the Navy, taught com- In addition, Bernie has served mean the difference between life including alarms that use 10-year dran-Taylor and Katy Collin puter science at the University of as the managing editor of the and death in a home fire. Accord- batteries and hard-wired alarms, pick up trash. Maryland, University College and Contact and the updated post ing to the nonprofit National Fire when they are 10 years old or was the commander of Beltway website. He prepares countless Protection Association (NFPA), sooner if they do not respond Post 172. In May 2013, Bernie special event signs and public smoke alarms can cut in half the properly. was elected post historian and notices and prepares the month- has recently begun his third term chance of dying in a home fire. • Make sure everyone in the LISTEN to the ly restaurant menus. He spent Meanwhile, NFPA data shows home knows the sound and un- in that position. During his ten- countless hours helping members that home fires killed 2,755 peo- derstands what to do when they NEWS REVIEW ure, he has worked diligently to understand and resolve the issues Visually impaired keep the Legion family informed surrounding their financial crisis. ple in 2013, an average of eight hear the smoke alarm. may listen for free people every day that year. Many • If the smoke alarm sounds, of post activities, special events They will formally recognize Ber- Call Metropolitan and available services. His com- nie later in the year, but in the of these deaths could have been get outside and stay outside. Washington Ear prevented with the proper smoke • Call the fire department from 301-681-6636 munication skills and enthusiasm meantime if you see him, shake alarm protection. outside the home. No special equipment needed have made him a vital asset to his hand and thank him for his As the official sponsor of Fire For more information visit the post. exceptional service to Post 136. Prevention Week, October 4 to NFPA’s website at fireprevention- On June 18, the general mem- Mike Moore is commander of 10, NFPA is promoting “Hear week.org and sparky.org/fpw. bership selected Bernie as the Le- Post 136. the beep where you sleep. Every gionnaire of the Year. As histori- Thursday, October 1, 2015 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11 A Review Cub Scouts Visit Forsaken Angels Brings: Greenbelt Park Trafficking Awareness by Nissa Copemann by Gabriela Martinez

Forsaken Angels, a play writ- amidst drugs and sex, Sam is a good person when he tries to ten and directed by William described as smart by her teach- help Samantha escape from her Leary, premiered on September ers and peers and hopes to lead a abusive mother. 18 at the Greenbelt Arts Center better life than her mother. In order to portray their char- and played for two consecutive Alex (Dwayne Allen), whose acters, Blueitt, Castillo and Al- weekends. In this new drama, story is not portrayed onstage, len had to undergo their own William Leary skillfully weaves occasionally floats in and out personal transformations. They together real stories of sexual between scenes like a wander- researched sex trafficking and trafficking victims, creating pow- ing ghost, telling snippets of his watched movies such as The erful intersections and invoking story. Girl with the Dragon Tattoo; emotions that help connect the Although Audrey and Sam others tried to tap into their own audience with the experiences of come from opposite worlds, they traumatic experiences in order a sexual trafficking victim. both end up in the world of sex- to truly put themselves in their The story, which is presented ual trafficking. Sam was pros- characters’ positions. Blueitt

in the form of flashbacks, is tituted and sold by her mother decided to try method acting: she 202 OF CUB SCOUT PACK COURTESY PHOTOS narrated by older versions of when she was a child. Audrey adopted a low-calorie diet that Greenbelt Cub Scout Pack 202 along with family members the protagonists. After a vocal was kidnapped after getting into allowed her to see what Audrey, enjoyed a day of learning and adventure on the Dogwood performance by Brigid Lally, a car with a stranger she met her character, was going through Trail in Greenbelt Park. the adult versions of Samantha on Facebook. Alex, who was when she was being starved by (Melanie Pino-Elliot) and Au- disowned by his abusive father her pimp. On Saturday, September 19 The Pack’s afternoon adven- drey (Kelly Richards) — two for being gay, was seduced and “A lot of people have this Greenbelt Cub Scout Pack 202 ture included a brief presentation of the protagonists of the play lured into prostitution by a man view that people who are traf- took to the woods. The scouts from a parent volunteer on the — emerge onstage and sit down living in a motel. Despite their ficked are just lower class people and their families enjoyed pic- greenbrier plant, how to identify on couches arranged on opposite backgrounds, all three characters and they kind of deserve what ture-perfect weather during a poison ivy and how to treat ex- sides of the stage. In the middle intersect the second play and they get. I think another part three-mile hike through Greenbelt posure to poison ivy or bug bites stands Alex, a young gay man. form a strong bond that shields over looked is — if you look Park, spending over two hours in the field. They also enjoyed The three characters introduce them from the loneliness and at the people who are homeless in one of the community’s most some fun games, but most of all their stories by warning the audi- abuse they have to undergo on a who end up in this situation be- popular areas for outdoor activi- how to enjoy and respect nature. ence that there will be no embel- daily basis. cause it’s the only way they have ties. This protected area is main- The entire experience helped the lishments. Their story, while it The character of Samantha to survive — a disproportion- tained by the U.S. National Park scouts earn credits toward rank. is tragic, imbues them with a gains force in the second act. ate number of them are gay or Service, which acquired the land True to their word, Scout Pack sense of character and autonomy. While she is still a victim of transgender kids who have been in 1950. Greenbelt Park has nine 202 “left no trace,” ensuring the They will tell their story — but sexual trafficking, she is owned thrown out of the house. And miles of trails and is home to only things left behind from their they refuse to be judged, pitied, by a Romeo pimp who showers again I think there’s a stereotype many species of flora and fauna. adventure were footprints. Pack categorized or used in any way her with gifts and offers her kick- that it’s the girls who have to Scout Pack 202 got up close 202 meets on Thursdays at 7 by the audience. backs from clients she serves. worry about this. Considering and personal with much of what p.m. in the Greenbelt Community They play begins with the She manages to escape by black- the three characters in the play, the park has to offer, identifying Church. For more information childhood stories of Audrey mailing and threatening her pimp at least two are going against the plants and animal tracks along contact Jonathan Murray at cubin- (Brawnlyn Blueitt) and Samantha at gunpoint, who promises her stereotype, because one is from the way. [email protected], 301-351-6325. (Sarah Castillo). The set was to help Audrey and Alex escape an affluent family and another divided into two households. On as well. Audrey, who is owned one is a boy. And I think this is the left side, the audience sees by a cruel, vicious female pimp one of the things that helps raise a table cluttered with alcohol named Queenie (Carol V. Cal- awareness,” said Carol Calhoun, bottles, trash, old remnants of houn), is half-dead when Saman- who played the role of Queenie food and drug paraphernalia. On tha bursts into the room and tries in the play. the right side is the clean, cozy to carry her out. When Queenie The violence and sex por- living room of an affluent family. walks in and sees them trying to trayed in the play did not distract While the set facilitates false, bi- escape, she takes out a gun and or become a sensationalistic de- nary assumptions about race and holds them hostage. Samantha vice; it happened as part of the class, the author makes sure to takes out her gun. characters’ stories. The charac- transcend them. “I am sick of being abused!” ters’ moral ambiguities, although “One thing I really wanted to roars Samantha right before they can be disconcerting, endow make sure to do with this show shooting Queenie. After killing the play with honesty and insight was to try and break stereotypes. her, Samantha lights Queenie and into human nature. Because the You would expect Samantha to the entire brothel on fire without story did a good job of depicting be the upper-middle class char- feeling remorse. the characters’ spiritual journeys acter and have somebody from “With sexual trafficking, it throughout their suffering, the Scout members learned how to maneuver obstacles such as the projects be African American. is really easy to try to ‘Hol- stories became more powerful by fallen trees, during their hike in Greenbelt Park. But I wanted to show people that lywoodize’ or to fall into the the end of the play. that’s not the case. It works both trap of writing stereotypes or Gabriela Martinez is a Uni- ways,” said Leary. writing characters that are very versity of Maryland graduate Audrey, a black girl, is the one-dimensional. I wanted each student in Journalism, writing for product of an upper-middle class character on the stage to have the News Review. family, while Samantha (Sam), multiple dimensions; I didn’t who is white, is portrayed as want them to be all bad or all the poor, abused child who grew good. None of the characters are up in the projects. Audrey is a all bad or all good,” said Leary. responsible, healthy child raised These multiple dimensions can Drop Us a Line! by caring parents who work hard be seen in Samantha’s character, to discipline her; Sam is raised who — despite being the hero of Electronically, that is. by an abusive, drug-addicted the story — still has the capac- editor@greenbelt mother who invites “johns” — ity to act cruelly without feeling individuals who pay for sexual guilt. John (David Insogna), the newsreview.com acts — into her house. Despite man who sells Samantha into her nightmarish childhood, raised sexual slavery, at first seems like

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Artful Afternoon At MakerSpace Linda Kuo is Featured Sunday, October 4 There are four First Lego The Greenbelt Recreation De- League teams meeting every partment Arts Program welcomes week until January! Tuesday, In New Deal Art Show you to Wonderland at an Artful Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from by Elizabeth Barber Afternoon on Sunday, October 4 at the Greenbelt Community 12:30 to 2 p.m. Look online at Center. Enjoy an abridged per- www.make125.org to find an When I walked into the back formance of Alice in Wonderland open spot. room of the New Deal Café last by Ballet Theater of Maryland, Friday October 2 is Game week, I saw a few tiny pictures along with a free do-it-yourself Night. Our recent play sessions hung on the far wall and thought costume clinic and more. All have included Evolution, Carcas- to myself, “What kind of an in- ages are invited and reservations sonne, Dominion, and One Night significant show is this?” are not required. Most activities Ultimate Werewolf. Join us from But as I approached these are free. 6 p.m. until we close at 10 p.m. works of art, I slowly realized From 1 to 4 p.m., get a great Kids and adults are welcome. that this seemingly unimportant start on your Halloween cos- Sunday October 4 from 2 p.m. show was enormous with sig- tume in a free workshop led by to 4 p.m. is a brand new art class nificance. I found myself looking professional costume designer on Life Drawing. From still life long and hard into the world of and Artist-in-Residence Celestine to figure drawing put pencil to Linda Kuo, a senior at Eleanor Ranney-Howes. Cardboard, basic paper and sketch your heart out. Roosevelt High School. supplies and simple templates This class is an open class with In a short biographical sketch, are provided. Bring your ideas, no instructor just a project to Kuo explains her artistic vision reference images and any special work on each week. as a “fractured nature of memo- materials you’d like to incorpo- Coder Dojo Kids meets every ries....accepting a collective hu- PHOTO BY LINDA KUO LINDA BY PHOTO rate. Tuesday at 7 p.m. and every man journey.” Her first memory, At 3 p.m., see an enchanting Saturday at 10 a.m. Coder Dojo just above the biographical data, Kuo Art Show at New Deal: Signs and Symptoms by Linda Kuo performance by Ballet Theater Adults meets on Tuesday's at 8 is entitled Unfocused and por- of Maryland interpreting scenes p.m. trays a girl’s (or woman’s) face Next is the work Schism, from Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, On Wednesdays, Knitter's looking out into space as she bility. According to the website which means a separation and Alice in Wonderland. This show Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. to holds a huge cricket-like creature chem.wisc.edu/deptfiles Univer- also a disharmony. It portrays is suitable for all ages and offers mess around with all things fiber. on her hand. There seems to be sity of Wisconsin, Le Chatelier’s two fish swimming in a pond a great opportunity to introduce Some people crochet, some sew, some kind of union or special un- Principle (named after Henry of either red water or red blood. children to storytelling through some knit and some watch. All derstanding between the creature Louis Le Chatelier) is a system The fish are closed off by iron of equilibrium with everything in dance. are welcome! and the girl-woman. bars, perhaps saying that they are Thursdays from 3 p.m. until To the left, on the far side balance. unable to reach the blue ocean Outsider is a work perhaps 5:30 p.m. is open writing tutor- of the room, is the work A Vi- from where they came. ing. Drop by with your student sion With Nowhere to Go. This portraying the same person as In the drawing Reincarnation, pictured in Le Chatiglier. She of any age to get help with writ- piece has a 3D effect since the a figure appears in the front-view ing. We also have a new group painting is done on the back (or he) looks out into a nega- space with a formless shape in tive world-space, strange, flow- meeting on Thursday. Explore of a clear plastic form. Petals the background. I wanted to the underground world of HAM of flowers drift over two faces ing shapes swirl around the face inquire, “Which way is the re- and we want to question: Is this radio operation. Learn Morse which are surrounded by a snake- incarnation?” Who can tell us? Code. like image....one woman has her flower-like shape something that Does our human, material form delights or something that may Lastly, this is a reminder that lips covered with a flower. The gain or lose substance as we October 17 will be Repair Cafe. message of the title remains a cause hurt? Should we ask? Are move forward? Photo courtesy of Ballet At this quarterly event we work secret – it’s up to the viewer to we prepared for the answer? In the work Hold On, two The paintings are beautiful, the Theater of Maryland with you to repair your damaged interpret this thought-provoking arms hold on to four hands and goods. image. technique, flawless. it seems impossible to find their What seemed, at first, to be Two drawings on the left dis- connection. play a lovely, delicate sketching an insignificant statement became In Above, two beings seem an intensive look into a world of technique. to be searching in an unknown Another drawing, Peripheral very important questions, espe- universe for something/anything. cially for a high school student shows a girl hiding behind a Perhaps, as the title suggests, Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance huge leaf. Who is she? Is this to be asking. the answer can only come from I congratulate Kuo for her Celebrate Co-op Month 2015 in Greenbelt Kuo? The word periphery is de- above the physical world. fined as “the extreme boundaries talent and skill, and above all, In Outstanding, a face peers her very mature decision to work Oct. 1-30 of a body or surface.” I am very cautiously over a shoulder out moved by the titles of Kuo’s through the possibilities of such a Loan Specials, including Fall Auto Sale, GFCU into a time or space that seems Oct. 3-30 exhibit. deep theme-choice. threatening. The word outstand- Co-op Alliance Display at Greenbelt Library In the back room, I became A reception for Kuo will be ing, which usually means dis- held at the New Deal Café on Oct. 1 aware of what may be an under- Chico Bag Fundraiser Begins. (GNS) tinguished, must mean, in this Sunday, October 4 from 3 to 5 current theme to this exhibit. Is instance, standing out from a Oct. 2 4-7 pm it life? Is it death? I’m not sure p.m. Everyone is invited Wine Tasting, Greenbelt Consumer Co-op group. The art show program at the Oct. 3 – is there a choice? These are In Le Chatiglier, a row of certainly strong subjects for a New Deal Café is sponsored by 8am -1pm Yard Sale Community Center Lawn (GNS) white shapes lies behind a person 12:30 pm Co-op Movie, Old Greenbelt Theatre high school student to tackle, and the Friends of the New Deal Café wearing glasses who looks out Oct. 6 5-7 pm I truly am in admiration of Kuo’s Arts with support from the City sideways into a world, perhaps of Greenbelt. Member Benefits Q &A at Greenbelt Consumer Co-op maturity. searching for some kind of sta- Oct. 10 4-7 pm For instance, in the work, Wine Tasting Greenbelt Consumer Co-op Signs/Symptoms, live flowers, Oct. 11 12:30 pm and a shell with a live crea- Co-op Movie, Old Greenbelt Theatre ture, are shown next to a hollow Oct. 12 5-7 pm “ Around the Co-op” Best Yet Spaghetti Sauce tasting (GCC) shell and a dead fish. Two faces Oct. 13 framed by the person’s hands 3-5 pm Member Benefits Q&A, GCC and arms are done with a clear 5:30 pm Co-op Movie , Old Greenbelt Theatre painting technique using the color College Park Farmers Market 6:30 pm Co-op Party, Singing, Co-opoly. New Deal Café scheme of turquoise, dark red, Oct. 15 brown and pink. Are these signs Celebrating 36 years Credit Union Day Refreshments at GFCU, 112 Centerway of life, or symptoms of death, or Oct. 16 4-7 pm Wine Tasting, Greenbelt Consumer Co-op both? Oct. 17 9-12 pm On the left wall of the back Saturdays, May thru December, 7am-12pm Community Shredding Event, GFCU, behind its building room hangs the work Obtatum. 5211 Paint Branch Parkway Oct. 18 The small, round painting is, to 12:30 pm Co-op movies, Old Greenbelt Theatre me, again a startling statement 4 pm News Review Annual Meeting, Community Center of life versus death. Lovely eyes MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted Oct. 20 peer through a watery world 10 am-2 pm City Wide Health Fair, City and GHI at Community Center 4-6 pm Member Benefits Q&A, GCC where two lively blue fish swim Oct. 23 4 -7 pm happily, their fins and tails swirl- Wine and Pumpkin Beer Tasting, GCC ing like two dancing girls dressed Oct. 25 6:30 pm in blue silk gowns. And then, in Miller Farms Co-op Movies, Old Greenbelt Theatre the foreground there are two dead Oct. 27 2-4 pm red-brown fish chopped in two, Prince George's County largest and best Member Benefits Q&A, Greenbelt Consumer Co-op prepared for the butcher’s block. Oct. 28 vegetable grower, also Homemade Baked 9 am-9 pm Patron Appreciation Day, GCC I felt that this was a statement 4 -7 pm Tasting of Co-op Winemakers’ Wines, GCC of life – sweet, fresh and happy, Goods. Visit our stand at the College 5 pm Seasonal and Savory Demonstration, GCC and death – cold, solid and ugly. I could not find the definition of Park Farmer's Market. Abbreviations: (GNS) Greenbelt Nursery School; (GFCU) Greenbelt this word “Obtatum” in Webster’s Federal Credit Union; (GHI), Greenbelt Homes Inc.; (NDC) New Deal dictionary. I am curious as to its MillerFarmsClinton.com Café; (GNR) Greenbelt News Review ; (GCC) Greenbelt Consumer origin. Co-op AKA Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket and Pharmacy. Thursday, October 1, 2015 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 13 Papal Mass Going to the Show Meeting Pope Francis At the Shrine by Emma Campbell by Mary Ann Tretler With the Pope by Marti Galvin On Wednesday, September 23, 18 parishioners from St. Hugh’s My day was unexpectedly turns going on walkabouts and Catholic Church carpooled to the smooth… enjoying the campus gardens. College Park Metro to start their Metro to Brookland was un- The crowd began shouting pilgrimage to see Pope Francis at crowded, on time and pleasant. and running and jumping up the papal Mass in Washington, We got on at College Park in- and down when the vips began D.C. The group was pleasantly stead of Greenbelt and the train processing in. First came the surprised to have a very easy was virtually empty of commut- Knights of Columbus, and then ride to the Brookland/Catholic ers. We got into Brookland and came the 300 or so bishops and University Metro Station. It was then had to wait for two hours to then the Pope in his white pope- a beautiful day and we all en- go through the security gates, but mobile. joyed walking the grounds of the we had good enough tickets to be I must say though that being Catholic University and getting the first group ushered in. Then in Rome for the Pope’s Wednes- mementos of the day for family we chose our seats and enjoyed day general audience was much and friends. Everyone was very the show. So many clergy and more exciting. Lots of shouting friendly and cooperative with the religious in so many different “Papa!” and “Be ne di to!” long wait to see the Pope. robes, and so many people. Stu- Yesterday’s crowd was into the We arrived at 9 a.m. in the dents from Catholic University camera moment, lots of clapping morning and the Pope came at were in blue shirts and were very but no group choral shouting and 3:30 p.m. We saw him on the cute, directing us here and there, no wild flag waving! Jumbotron coming down Fourth guarding their school grounds The Mass was very moving, Street in the Fiat and then he religiously. beautiful and it was an honor turned into the Conference of The food tent was unbeliev- to be present at the first canon- EMMA CAMPBELL BY PHOTO Catholic Bishops building and able—the line being very long ization on U.S. soil. We hard- The Pope leaves the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See. returned to Fourth Street in the but swift. They had a cashier ly could see Pope Francis but popemobile. He was driven who rang you up and took your the Jumbotron held our focus. Pope Francis coming to D.C. White House. Our expectations to the entrance of the National money while two helpers bagged And then Pope Francis left. We was a very historical and im- were exceeded when he walked Shrine of the Immaculate Con- your order, handing it over as walked elated in droves to the portant event to many people. directly up to us and greeted us ception and rode around the cam- your transaction was completed Metro and the officials were both For some, this meant hearing with his loving smile and out pus of Catholic University where -- zip you’re done. moving people along and holding him speak about American and stretched arms. The 200 stu- everyone was waiting for Mass. The “Papal Store” was set up people back as the trains loaded global issues on the news; oth- dents outside the Embassy that We were all able to see the Pope to be efficient, but there were up and left the platform. ers had the opportunity to get a day felt a love and happiness up close. The crowd was filled lots of people holding up the line The train home was, again, glimpse of him on the parade that was unexpected and con- with excitement and anticipation trying to decide if they wanted surprising — lots of empty seats route downtown. For a small tagious. Being able to shake to be able to participate in the a magnet or a mug, a pen or a and moving swiftly from one group from St. Vincent Pallotti the Pope’s hand and even make Mass celebrated by Pope Francis. key ring… and there were way point to another. High School, it meant greeting eye contact with him, was an The Mass was said primarily in too many shirt designs to choose What a day! I loved being him face to face outside of the experience that all of us will Spanish with English translation from! I cut the line and picked with my friends from St. Hugh Vatican Embassy. A group of hold deep in our hearts forever. in the Mass booklet and on the up a few different styles of ro- and sharing in such an emotional 10 students, including myself, Emma Campbell was a stu- Jumbotron screen. Many differ- sary beads for my friends and experience. The prayerful com- were chosen to represent Pal- dent at Greenbelt Elementary ent types of spiritual music were family. munity filled me with an emo- lotti High School and greet School and her mother is the provided during the service by The sun was blazing and we tional feeling of belonging to a the Pope Wednesday morning current course register at the three different choirs. were in the far left section when great Community of Witnesses. before his departure to The Greenbelt Community Center. Pope Francis gave an inspir- facing the altar, no shade where I thank God for each and every ing message to the participants to we sat until 3 p.m. We took day. not be complacent and to get out of our comfort zones. He said there is much to do in service for our fellow man and we should bring joy and love as part of this service mis- sion. The par- ticipants repre- sented the great diversity of the Archdiocese of Washington and the challenge we have been given by Pope PHOTO BY AGNES CONATY AGNES BY PHOTO Francis, the leader of the universal Catholic The crowd cheers as Pope Francis Church, to serve those in need. greets everyone before the Holy The day ended as it started Mass. with a very easy ride back to Greenbelt. The crowd of over 25,000 peacefully returned to their homes. It is a day we will never forget!

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of the Schola (choir) that sang at PERRY CINDY BY PHOTO with 15,000 other participants. I to his honored guest. Yet, as we the mid-day prayer service at St. was joined at the ceremony by have all seen first-hand now here Matthew’s. This was the Pope’s These St. Hugh’s parishioners carpooled from the church to the my colleague, Sister Jeannine in the U.S., Pope Francis is a dif- first liturgy in the United States College Park Metrorail Station and then via Metro. Picture was Gramick, who was a founder of ferent kind of Pope than we have and included the Pope’s address taken while awaiting entry to the Basilica and Catholic University New Ways Ministry, the national been used to. In the past two to Catholic bishops. Jennifer grounds through the “narrow gate.” Pictured from left to right are Catholic ministry of justice and and a half years, he has made Goltz also helped as an audition Jim Krehely, Kathleen Dunleavy, Calvin Benson, Agnes Conaty, reconciliation which I now serve many welcoming and affirming judge for the Papal Choir. This Jerome Smallwood and Barbara Ford. as executive director. statements to the LGBT commu- was her second time to sing for President Obama, who started nity—something no other pontiff a pope, as she was one of three the choir, smiled and gave a big “I enjoyed going to the shrine to his first term in office being has ever done. cantors for Pope Benedict’s Mass thumbs up!” see Pope Francis. My ticket was So stand- at Nationals Stadium in 2008. National Shrine in the standing section. I got to ing there on that In addition to singing at St. A number of St. Hugh parish- see Bishop Holley and Cardinal Wednesday morn- Hugh’s, John Goltz is a former ioners attended the Canonization Wuerl. I met so many people on ing felt like a member of the Schola at St. Mass for St. Junipero Serra with my journey to the purple section, milestone for our Matthew’s Cathedral and a cur- Pope Francis at the Basilica of some from Maryland and others nation and for the rent member of the Cathedral’s the National Shrine of the Im- from Mexico. It was a great Catholic Church. Contemporary Choir. John Goltz maculate Conception. Several homily about service and mov- While we still commented that the practice for have written their own stories ing forward. We all walked with have a way to go the liturgy was intense. He said which are published separately. Francis this first day of Fall.” in both civil and that he had not worked so hard Cindy Perry, Calvin Benson and Kathleen added: “What a religious arenas, on liturgical music since study- Kathleen Madden Dunleavy trav- glorious blessed day! And such for the moments ing in college. John said the eled with other pilgrims via the a privilege. Some 25,000 people

PHOTO BY FRANK DEBERNARDO BY PHOTO that I was there, highlight for him was that as College Park Metro to Catholic singing ‘Holy God We Praise Thy I could not help Pope Francis was leaving the al- University. Name’ at the end gave me chills! Frank DeBernardo and Sister Jeannine Gramick but think of how tar, “he turned around, waved at Calvin described his thoughts: I received a ticket as a Catholic at the White House Papal reception. far we have come. University graduate.” Reflections on Pope Francis Mass by Agnes Conaty

I was privileged to be one missionary journeys in California. of the 20 parishioners from St. I am truly grateful for such a More stories about Hugh’s Church to be given a blessed opportunity and I share the Pope's visit can be ticket by our parish priest, Fr. Pope Francis’ blessing and love found on page 13 Walter Tappe, to attend the Can- to all St. Hugh parishioners onization Mass of Blessed Juni- and all of Greenbelt, whom we pero Serra at the Basilica of the prayed for at Mass. National Shrine of the Immacu- late Conception in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, September 23. I was touched by how people from all walks of life and from various nations of the world love Pope Francis and how Pope Fran- cis loves all, regardless of race or religion, just like how Jesus Christ loves us all. Pope Fran- cis’ apostolic journey to the U.S. resonates with the call for us to share the joy of the gospel and the message of love permeates in his homily and various speeches. He tells us to move forward (“adelante siempre”) in the same PHOTO BY AGNES CONATY AGNES BY PHOTO spirit and fervor that Saint Juni- Pope Francis blesses the altar during the Canonization Mass pero Serra spread the faith in his of Blessed Junipero Serra. BrightenYourSmile! $250 Professional Teeth Whiteningng Includes Custom In-HomeWhitening Traaysys

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