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VOL. 69, No. 10 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 JANUARY 26, 2006
APB Hears Recommendations Council Considers Issues
In Annexation Agreement
On Conceptual Site Plan
by James Giese
by Thomas X. White
At its January 18 worksession, Development, presented the is-
the Greenbelt City Council re- sues remaining to the council.
Meeting for the first time and by the Prince George’s A new condition, number 6,
viewed the issues relating to fi- Representing the developer were
since November 16, the city’s County Planning Board on Janu- asks that the developer make all
nalizing an annexation agree- Sandra Gallagher, project man-
Advisory Planning Board (APB) ary 26, this was the last opportu- reasonable efforts to include a
ment for the South Core of ager; Norman Rivera, develop-
was able to elect new officers for nity for APB input to council on boutique grocery store (such as,
Greenbelt Station. The South ment attorney, and Benton
the board and get up to date on the CSP. but not limited to, Trader Joe’s,
Core is the former A. H. Smith Burroughs and James Brennan,
new developments for Greenbelt Greenbelt’s Assistant Planner Balducci’s or Whole Foods) in
sand and gravel operation lo- financial legal advisors.
Station at its meeting on Terri Hruby advised that the re- the neighborhood serving the
cated to the south of the Craze began by noting that
Wednesday, January 18. The last vised plan showed much im- South Core. Representatives of
Greenbelt Metro Station and the reason for this agreement is
item involved reviewing the city provement over the plan re- the developer noted that with a
north of Branchville Road east of for the city to provide financial
planning staff conditions on the viewed last year. She said the reduced-size grocery store to
the Metro and CSX tracks. This assistance for the cost of public
revised Conceptual Site Plan proposed conditions that staff is serve the area, the 80,000 square
agreement between the city and improvements required of the
(CSP) for the South Core of the now recommending to council foot minimum for retail/office
the Greenbelt Station developers, project. Through the use of tax
project. have evolved to reflect changes might be difficult to meet. They
Greenbelt Metropark, LLC, is incremental financing (TIF),
The APB began its meeting made during the negotiations. would like the minimum set at
needed before January 26 or the Prince George’s County already
by electing George Branyan as Hruby then went through the 40,000 square feet.
land owner could petition in op- is committed to providing this
its new chair and re-electing document of 59 conditions, high- Open Space
position to the annexation pro- assistance. The repayment of
Sheldon Goldberg as vice-chair. lighting for board members the A significant improvement is
posal and cause it to fail. (How- debt incurred would be made
Branyan takes over the chair po- areas that had changed since the the increase in dedicated open
ever, on January 23 by a 3-to-1 from tax revenues derived from
sition from Bill Wilkerson. last APB review. space from 1.5 acres in the origi-
vote the council approved the the new development. However,
Four earlier scheduled APB Caps on development for the nal plan to 3.7 acres in the re-
terms of the annexation agree- if the city annexes the South
meetings had all been canceled South Core remain at 983 hous- vised CSP. This 2.2-acre addi-
ment with the concurrence of de- Core, county tax revenues will
because unresolved issues re- ing units and 115,000 square tion creates a large “public com-
veloper representatives and the decrease and city revenues will
mained in ongoing negotiations feet of retail office space serving mons” area measuring approxi-
annexation is expected to become increase. Thus, the county has
between city staff and develop- the neighborhood. A minimum mately 200 feet in width by 700
effective today.) indicated that if the annexation
ers, Greenbelt Metropark, LLC. of at least 80,000 square feet for feet in length and extending
Celia Craze, the city’s direc-
With the revised CSP scheduled retail/office has now been added from the proposed north-south
tor of Planning and Community See ANNEXATION, page 5
for consideration by council at to assure the mixed-use concept connector road eastward to the
its January 23 regular meeting is carried through. Indian Creek stream valley.
(This State of Maryland open ACE Discusses Planning
Meeting Postponed space land was recently annexed
by the City of Greenbelt.) For Greenbelt West Schools
M-NCPPC has once again postponed a Conceptual Site Plan
Creation of the commons area
meeting on Greenbelt Station. The January 26 date has been
changed to February 2 at the request of the developer. by Mary Moien
See APB, page 6
School planning for Greenbelt preserving part of the original
Council Reviews Conceptual Site
West was the major topic of dis- historic building.
cussion at the January 17 meet- ACE, and others, are con-
Plan for Greenbelt Station ing of the Greenbelt Advisory cerned that a new elementary
Committee on Education (ACE). school will be overcrowded as
Also discussed were the date and soon as it is opened since further
plans for an ACE meeting with new residential building plans
by James Giese
all local school principals. This have now been reported for
annual meeting will be held next Greenbelt Station and Beltway
At its January 18 worksession, Core is expected to take place in that area into two sections.
Monday, January 30 at 6 p.m. in Plaza. Greenbelt Station will be
the Greenbelt City Council re- first and to consist of residential Many of the townhomes will
the city council chambers. Open located west of the Springhill
viewed the conceptual site plan townhouses, condominiums and front on this public space. The
to the public, the meeting pro- Lake property near the Metro
for the South Core of Greenbelt some neighborhood-oriented sale price for a 24-foot wide
vides a forum for each school station. Children from this new
Station with city planning staff commercial facilities. townhouse is expected to be
principal to highlight issues per- development have not been fac-
and representatives of the devel- Celia Craze, the city’s direc- $505,000.
taining to their school. tored into the student population
oper, Greenbelt Metropark, LLC. tor of Planning and Community This change in green space
Several ACE members ex- yet. Additionally, the owners of
At the same time in another Development, informed council area will reduce the number of
pressed their exasperation with the Springhill Lake property
place, the Advisory Planning of the particular issues on which residential units for townhouses
the plans, or lack thereof, for have increased the number of
Board was reviewing the same she and the developer’s repre- and two-units-over-two-units
schools in Greenbelt West. Cur- units since the first student esti-
plan to prepare recommendations sentatives had not reached full buildings from 383 to 340.
rently home to Springhill Lake mates were made.
to council for its January 23 agreement. She said that staff Some units on this side of the
apartments, the owners have Councilmember and ACE liai-
meeting. Staff advised council has proposed that CSP approval connector road also may have
plans for a new community. son Leta Mach mentioned that
that all issues must be decided be based upon a list of 59 con- commercial shops on the first
These plans include moving the school system owns another
at the January 23 regular meet- ditions. The developer agrees floor with residences above.
Springhill Lake Elementary piece of property near the Metro.
ing because the Prince George’s with most of these conditions, More Apartments
School from its current location It is on the west side of the rail-
County Planning Board will she said. To offset this loss of units,
to a location on the property road tracks in North College
consider approval of the Concep- Common Area the developers propose increas-
next to the middle school. Park and could possibly be used
tual Site Plan (CSP) on January At the city’s request, changes ing the number of condominium
Greenbelt Middle School itself is for another elementary school if
26. (That meeting was later to the CSP have resulted in an apartments across the connector
the subject of intense discussion
postponed to February 2.) enlarged open space common road from 600 to 680 units for a
regarding a new building while See ACE, page 10
The South Core is the former area to be dedicated to the city if 39-unit total increase in pro-
A.H. Smith sand and gravel prop- the property is annexed. This posed residences from the previ-
What Goes On
erty located to the south of the area will be approximately 200 ously agreed limit of 983. An
Greenbelt Metro Station on the feet wide by 700 feet long and additional apartment building is Saturday, January 28
east side of the Metro and CSX 3.7 acres in area. Because of proposed for the west side of the 9 a.m. to noon, Electronic Recycling, Public Works Yard
tracks and west of the state prop- this change, there also will be road. Monday, January 30
erty alongside Indian Creek west changes in the number and lay- Councilmember Leta Mach, 6 p.m., ACE Meeting with Principals, Municipal Building
of Cherrywood Lane. The sta- out of residential units. concerned with the number of
Tuesday, January 31
tion property, for which the de- On the east side of a north- students that the housing would
11 a.m. to noon, “Ask the Experts – Disaster Preparedness for
veloper expects to obtain devel- south connector road running generate, asked if some could be
Seniors and People with Disabilities,” Green Ridge House
opment rights from the Washing- through the development, the dedicated senior housing.
8 p.m., Council Worksession, Pre-Budget Briefing/Manager’s
ton Metropolitan Area Transit townhouse layout has been Norman Rivera, attorney for the
Quarterly Report, Municipal Building
Authority, will become the North changed so that open space will developer, replied that developers
Core of the Greenbelt Station extend from the connector road were not interested in this type Sunday, February 5
project. to the state stream valley land. 1 to 5 p.m., Artful Afternoon, Community Center
Development in the South This will divide the residences See COUNCIL, page 6
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Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, January 26, 2006
ERHS Teacher Receives Rare
Letters Grin Belt
Professional Standards Award
Mayor Seeks Help
by Enid Y. Grempler
For Postal Facility
Maya Yamada is han-
The following letter, written
dling well all the attention
by Mayor Judith Davis to Repre-
that board certification has
sentative Steny Hoyer, asks for
brought her. At 37,
his assistance in establishing a
Yamada has achieved some-
Contract Postal Unit in Roose-
thing that thus far only
velt Center.
47,503 out of 3.5 million
teachers nationwide have
Dear Congressman Hoyer:
done. She was recognized
As you know, the new Green-
by the National Board for
belt Post Office is well under
Professional Teaching Stan-
construction and is expected to
dards, a Virginia-based orga-
be opened in a month or two.
nization comprised of
From the very beginning of the
Yamada’s peers and others
process to find a new post office,
in the field of education.
the City of Greenbelt has played Instead of looking at it as a Maya Yamada is pictured on the left with
an instrumental role. The City time to rest on her laurels, a friend from Toronto.
took the extraordinary step of fil-
Yamada is using the subse-
ing a condemnation lawsuit in quent attention as a motivator to Yamada freely admits that
an effort to clear up the title for “take herself above and beyond” teaching high school was not first 6
the property on which the post as an educator. and foremost on her mind after 200
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office is being built. Though it’s not as if she truly leaving Gallaudet. “When I look Y
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Throughout this entire process needs anything else to motivate back, I realize that all my experi- NA
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over the many years, the City her. Yamada’s life story is one ences as a deaf person in life were S C
has urged that a postal service filled with commitment, determi- preparing me to work with high NE
presence remain in Roosevelt nation and triumph over odds. school students. It was meant to AG
Center. Roosevelt Center, as you By the time she was six, Yamada happen.” "Combining two schools into one will not guarantee
know, is the original shopping could no longer hear in her right Her arrival at Eleanor Roose- better food in the cafeteria . . . ."
center of Greenbelt and there ear and had only residual hearing velt is a testament to how fate
has been a post office there, pos- in her left. can sometimes play an integral
sibly since its beginnings. Up At 18, the Toronto native left role in our lives. In the summer
until about two years ago, the her family behind to study at of ’96, Yamada ran into a recent Correction
Postal Service indicated that it Gallaudet University, the most graduate of Roosevelt, a deaf stu-
would be maintaining a presence well-known institute of higher dent, who let her know of an The front page box “Annexation Finalized” in last week’s pa-
in Roosevelt Center. However, learning for deaf and hard-of-hear- opening at ERHS. She had al- per contained an error that was pointed out to us by Assistant
just in the last couple of years ing individuals. Her time at the ready applied for other positions City Manager David Moran almost before the ink was dry. The
as plans were being finalized university served her well. Not at various schools and decided annexed parcel is now within the corporate boundaries of the
and construction begun, the only did she leave with a that she should apply at the high city; it will continue to be owned by the State of Maryland. The
Postal Service has indicated that bachelor’s degree in psychology school as well. News Review regrets the error.
they cannot provide a presence and a master’s in deaf and special The significance of that meet-
in Roosevelt Center. To their education, Yamada also left with a ing is not lost on Yamada. “I am
credit, they have sought to estab- passion for dance. so blessed to be at ER, I love the • •
L ve n tes
lish a Contract Postal Unit This she brought with her energy of the students and the
(CPU). A CPU is a commercial when she arrived at Eleanor staff and it’s a great place to
establishment, such as a conve- Roosevelt High School in 1996. teach. If it weren’t for that young
nience store or supermarket, add- Around this time, while teaching man, I would not be here today
ing post office-type services and Beginning American Sign Lan- and for him, I am thankful.” Place your ad for Valentine's Day before it's too late!
is signed accordingly. Unfortu- guage, she also started a dance Yamada considers teaching to See page 3 for the details.
nately, none of the merchants in company for deaf, hard-of-hearing be one of her real passions. And
Roosevelt Center see the benefit and hearing students. she has no doubt that for the im-
of providing this additional ser- “My experience with the mediate future it is what she
vice for a number of reasons, pri- Gallaudet Dance Company was wants to continue to do. She is
marily the cost and requirements so rewarding and enriching; I had even willing to expand into other
Greenbelt
of providing the service. unlimited opportunities to build areas of teaching as well. “I
Your assistance is sought to my self-confidence, overcome would love to share my insights
help determine if there is any- fears and obstacles with my hear- and experiences with students News Review
thing else that can be done to ing loss. The experiences not who are training to become
maintain a postal service pres- only taught me about dance but teachers. Maybe even one day I
ence at Roosevelt Center. The how to cope as a deaf person,” would like to teach at the college
City is not expecting it to be a she recollected in an email inter- level.”
permanent arrangement but be- view. Yet her dreams of the future AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER
lieves there is enough demand Not only is she sharing her aren’t just filled with teaching.
for the service that a small sta- awareness and appreciation of The single Yamada is also think- 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887
tion with limited staff could dance with her younger deaf and ing about marriage as well. [email protected]
likely pay for itself. If it does hard-of-hearing contemporaries, “Now that I am 37, I am finally 301-474-4131 • FAX [phone]
not, the City understands that the she is also instilling in her dance ready!” While she’s not sure if
service would be closed within a students the importance of cama- she wants her own children, Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977
Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985
two- to three-year period. This raderie and eradicating “commu- Maya Yamada is confident that President Emeritus, 1985-
would show go nication barriers and stereotypes she will always be there for other
od faith on the part of the about people with disabilities.” children who need her. Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662
Postal Service, not require a long Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483
term investment and enable the News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805
Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482
community to determine whether
it supports or needs this addi-
STAFF
tional service.
Jackie Bealle, Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Jessi Britton, Sharon Carroll,
Judith F. Davis, Mayor Agnes Conaty, Austin Conaty, Bill Cornett, Randy Crenwelge, Kay Cummings, Peter Curtis, Pat
Davis, A. Neil Deo, Carol Drees, Neal Ewen, Chris Farago, Eli Flam, Anne Gardner, Jon
“Justine” Enter Black History Month Gardner, Alison Gary, Terri Gates, Al Geiger, Bernina McGee Giese, James Giese, Marjorie Gray,
Enid Grempler, Eve Gresser, Carol Griffith, Shirl Hayes, Sabine Hentrich, Solange Hess, Bar-
This poem, “Justine,” is in re- with an important look back at bara Hopkins, Linda Jackson, Kathie Jarva, Elizabeth Jay, Matt Johnson, Suzanne Krofchik,
ply to the sad article written on the 1960s civil rights movement. Meta Lagerwerff, Pam Lambird, Sandra Lange, Jim Lara, Lucie MacKinnon, Pat McCoy,
Kathleen McFarland, Natalie McGill, Emma Mendoza, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Diane Oberg,
January 23 by Rick Calhoun ex- A musical everyone should see Linda Paul, Leonie Penney, Eileen Peterson, Jennifer Sciubba, Shamla Shakir, Linda Siadys,
pressing dismay about the miss- Eileen Simon, Sandra Surber Smith, Helen Sydavar, Joanne Tucker, Thomas X. White, Marie
ing plaque for Justine Ellen MY SOUL IS Wong and Dea Zugby.
Shoop. BUSINESS MANAGER: Ron Wells 301-474-4131
CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624
A WITNESS Springhill Lake: Karen Zoellner 301-474-1882
Justine
Chris Cannon 301-516-1068
Golden princess of light
Shining smile of hope Tuesday,Jan.31 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Eileen Farnham, president; James Giese, vice president; Diane Oberg, treasurer; Thomas X. White, secretary;
Innate laughter and dance –
7:30 p.m. Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell and Pat Davis.
Radiant sun beams touching
Our dear Greenbelt fair. DEADLINES: Letters, articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may be
Sondra Holland mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m.
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Call 301-277-1710 TTY 301-277-0312
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Thursday, January 26, 2006 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3
Community Events
Menu for Senior Explore Ornamental “Stranger Danger” Genealogical Society Girls’ Lacrosse Team
Nutrition Program Research at USDA For Preschoolers Meets Wednesday Offers Free Clinics
The Senior Nutrition “Food The next Explorations Unlim- On Wednesday, February 1 at Prince George’s County Genea- The Lewisdale-University Park
and Friendship” program pro- ited on Friday, February 3 at 1 11 a.m. there will be a presenta- logical Society meets on Wednes- Boys and Girls Club (LUPBGC)
vides lunches for seniors Monday p.m. will be a presentation by tion by Officer George Mathews day, February 1 at 7 p.m. in the girls’ lacrosse club is sponsoring
through Friday at the Commu- Rob Griesbach, a research ge- on “Stranger Danger,” aimed at Greenbelt Library lower level. three free clinics for area girls
nity Center. Meals need to be neticist at the U.S. National Arbo- preschoolers and their parents. Andy Fleshman will present: “The during February. Girls from 4th
reserved by 11 a.m. the day be- retum. The presentation is sponsored by Town They Left Behind” – 24th through 8th grade are welcome
fore participants are planning to It is likely everyone is famil- the Greenbelt Mamas and Papas Virginia Infantry, Company G – to come out to try throwing,
eat to assure sufficient quantities iar with the USDA’s National Ar- and will take place during the Civil War Genealogy Research on catching, shooting and playing
of food are ordered. Call 301- boretum on New York Avenue in regular meeting in the Youth Bluford Washington Bird. Visitors defense. Experienced coaches
397-2008, ext. 4125 for informa- Washington, D.C. People may Center Multi-Purpose Room. A are welcome. Check http:// will demonstrate the proper tech-
tion about the program and to not know that the USDA’s first “stranger” will be present for the www.rootsweb.com/~mdpgcgs for niques and loaner sticks will be
make reservations. arboretum was located on the children to practice their new information. The society meets available. No prior experience is
Meals are served beginning Mall from 1870 to 1930. This skills. All preschoolers and their the first Wednesday of each necessary or expected.
at noon. All meals include presentation will describe re- parents are invited. For more in- month, except for January, July The clinics will be held on
bread and margarine, coffee or search conducted on the Mall formation contact Sue Belisle at and August in the Greenbelt Li- Saturday, February 4 at Calvert
tea and one percent milk. and its impact in developing 301-474-5861. brary and all meetings feature a Park’s Drexel Field in College
Menus for Monday through Fri- many common ornamental plants, free genealogy-related presentation. Park; Saturday, February 11 at
day, January 30 through February such as hardy chrysanthemums. GEAC Meets Greenbelt Middle School; and
3 include: Griesbach is stationed at the The next meeting of the Golden Age Club Sunday, February 19 at Magruder
Monday – Vegetable soup Henry Wallace Beltsville Agricul- Greenbelt East Advisory Com- by Bunny Fitzgerald Park in Hyattsville. Each clinic
with crackers, bar-b-que pork on tural Research Center. His area mittee (GEAC) will be on Thurs- The birthday pot luck lun- starts at 3:15 p.m. and lasts un-
a bun, baked beans, cole slaw, of expertise is the genetics of day, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. at cheon was enjoyed on January til 4:30 p.m. Interested girls can
tangerine. flower color. One of his hobbies Windsor Green. 18. We were pleased to welcome also register to play on one of
Tuesday – Orange juice, beef is USDA history. two teams: 5th/6th grade or 7th/
Gil and Micki Weidenfeld and
ribbette, sweet potatoes, spinach, Explorations Unlimited is At the Library Irene Hensel. Winners of the 8th grade. The teams’ game sea-
stewed apples. held every Friday from 1 to 3 son is from early April through
Tuesday, January 31, 10:30 birthday raffle were Tom Moran
Wednesday – Cream of celery p.m. at the Greenbelt Community May with practices starting in
a.m. – Cuddletime for newborns and Ruth Huggins. Bill Souser
soup with crackers, meatballs Center. This presentation will be late February.
to 17 months with caregiver, read the birthday poem “One Day
with curry gravy, wild rice, okra held in the Senior Classroom, The LUPBGC teams generally
limit 15 babies. Older” by our own Joe Rimar.
and tomatoes, applesauce. room 114. Everyone is welcome practice at Greenbelt Middle
Wednesday, February 1, 10:30 The club is planning a trip to
Thursday – Grape juice, to attend and questions are en- School and the team rosters in-
a.m. – Toddlertime for ages 18 to Blair Mansion for comedy and
oven-fried haddock with tartar couraged. Call 301-397-2208 for clude players from several area
35 months with caregiver, limit murder at their dinner theater.
sauce, home-fried potatoes, more information. communities including Greenbelt,
15 toddlers. We’ll go by bus. This trip is
chopped spinach, sliced peaches. University Park, College Park,
Thursday, February 2, 10:30 open to everyone. The fee cov-
Friday – Orange juice, oven- See “Seussical” Hyattsville and Cheverly. The
a.m. – Drop-in Storytime for ages ers everything. The audience is
fried chicken, mashed potatoes, The Musical 3 to 5, limit 20 children. invited to help solve the murder. teams play in the Metro Girls
mixed greens, strawberry parfait. Lacrosse League which stresses
It should be a “killer” trip. For
by Miki Haber
fun and full participation. Team
Eleanor Roosevelt High School Volunteer to Help information call 301-397-2208.
K of C Holds Annual commissioner Kit Mendelson
will perform “Seussical the Musi- At Greenbelt Park Remember to pay dues at the
Free Throw Contest next meeting and plan to come to said, “We’d love to see lots of
cal,” a musical based on the writ-
The St. Hugh ings of Doctor Seuss, on February The ranger station at Green- the business meeting on February Greenbelt kids come to our
Knights of Colum- 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm. The mu- belt Park needs volunteers. Help 1 to learn about upcoming activi- clinic. Our coaches will teach
bus’ Free Throw sical was written by Lynn Ahrens, is especially needed for three- ties. Your vote is important. the girls the proper ways to
hour shifts Friday through Sun- throw and catch, to shoot and to
Contest for boys Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle.
day. Enjoy World Music play defense. It will be a great
and girls 10 to 14 The musical weaves together Doc-
Help is needed in greeting di- introduction to lacrosse and
years old will be tor Seuss’ most famous tales and At New Deal Café
verse visitors from around the should be a lot of fun.” For
held Saturday, characters in unexpected ways. It world, answering phones and Izolda Trakhtenberg will host more information visit the team’s
January 28 from 3 incorporates elements from at least other administrative duties. a singing student recital at the website http://www.lupsports.com/
to 4 p.m. at Springhill Lake 15 of his books. Skills required for this volunteer New Deal Café on Wednesday, Girls_Lacrosse.htm, call Kit
Recreation Center. Greenbelters Dina Goldberg- position are the ability to com- February 1 at 7 p.m. Come hear Mendelson at 301-699-9183 or
The Knights of Columbus Strassler and Ethan Cowan are municate, ability to read and solo performances by students as email [email protected].
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gressing from local through dis- Bonnell on the tech crew and hours can be earned through this Tones.” They will perform songs L VE N TES
trict and state competitions. All Tom Lee in the pit orchestra. volunteer position. from around the world as well as HALF PRICE SALE
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and will compete in their respec- Emily is in the pit orchestra. 344-3944. information call 301-441-3005. Read all about it in the
tive age divisions. Last year Horton the Elephant is played by News Review.
more than 179,000 sharpshooters Gabe Marwell of University Park. Eleanor Roosevelt High School
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Deadline is Feb. 7 for
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For rules, entry forms and ad- Gengus Khan Schmitz) were also
coupons or passes. ••••••••••••••••
ditional information, call Youth seen last year. Sophomore Emma
Activities Director Joe Griffith at Krupnick plays the lovable Jojo Friday
*4:40, 7:30, 10:10
301-345-0166 or email and junior Paulena Papagiannis St. Hugh’s Catholic School Grades K-8th
[email protected]. plays Gertrude McFuzz. Saturday
The play is directed by drama *1:45, *4:40, 7:30, 10:10 OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, January 31
Disaster Preparations teacher Sara Nelson with musical Sunday 9 to 11 a.m.
Shared by “Experts” direction by social studies teacher *1:45, *4:40, 7:30
145 Crescent Road, Greenbelt
Kenneth Bernstein. The pit or-
The next “Ask the Experts” Monday – Thursday
chestra is directed by music *4:40, 7:30 301-474-4071
cable show will be on disaster
teacher Paul Dembowski. *These shows at $5.00
preparedness for seniors and This show is great for every- www.sthughs.com
people with disabilities. The 301-474-9744 (cid:127)301-474-9745
one – kids and family are wel- 129 Centerway
show will be taped on Tuesday, Open Registration begins Feb. 21 for the 2006-07 school year.
come! There is a fee. Tickets www.pgtheatres.com
January 31 from 11 a.m. to noon
will be sold at the door.
at Green Ridge House, 22 Ridge
Road. The program will later be
shown on Channel 71. All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner Free Lacrosse Clinic
The speaker will be Director
Joanne Knapp of the Office of at Greenbelt Middle School
(Desserts for Sale)
Emergency Preparedness Policy
Sat., Feb. 11, 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
for the Maryland Department of
Disabilities. The lecture will help Saturday, January 28, 5 to 7 p.m. For Girls, 4th - 8th grade
attendees develop a plan for deal-
$8 Adults $6 Children 5 - 12 Coaches will demonstrate techniques
ing with emergencies and disas-
Practices start late Feb., games in April, May
ters. It will discuss evacuation
Children 4 and under FREE
and sheltering-in-place techniques www.lupsports.com/Girls_Lacrosse.htm
that take into consideration a or call Kit Mendelson 301-699-9183 or
Mowatt Methodist Church, 40 Ridge Road
person’s age and disability. email [email protected].
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Reporter Visits Greenhills Black History Concert
At Berwyn Church
On Sunday, February 5 Congratulations to Navy Air-
by Mary Moien Berwyn Presbyterian Church will man Apprentice Bryon K.
celebrate Black History Month Underwood, son of Bridget R.
Two stories about Greenbelt’s with a concert titled “Word- and Kevin M. Underwood of
sister city, Greenhills, Ohio, were in Beat,” featuring baritone Charles Greenbelt, who recently com-
the December 15 issue of the Williams and percussionist Tom pleted U.S. Navy basic training
News Review. One story from Teasley. The concert will be at Recruit Training Command,
summer 2005 documented how the held at 3 p.m. A freewill offer- Great Lakes, Ill. Underwood is a
village is redeveloping itself. The ing will be taken. 2005 graduate of Eleanor
other was a reprint of excerpts Berwyn Presbyterian Church Roosevelt High School.
from a 1985 story written by some is at 6301 Greenbelt Road. For
Greenbelt visitors. They both more information call the church
City Notes
spoke of change but provided no office at 301- 474-7573.
pictures of Greenhills. The planning staff worked on
The original housing stock in Postal Museum Holds getting final details for skate-
Greenhills, unlike our city, became board park permit drawings.
Black History Event
a mostly rental village when the Superintendent of Herman
federal government pulled out. This Greenhills housing could double for Greenbelt’s GHI units. The National Postal Museum Stewart Construction, Bill Sapp,
Some housing has fallen into dis- will hold a family event celebrat- stated that the Hilton Garden Inn
repair. The recent story described ing Black History Month on Sat- on the Golden Triangle is sched-
some limited development that fol- urday, February 4 from 1 to 3 uled to open June 2006.
lowed the razing of some of the p.m. The program will focus on
older apartments with replacement postage stamps that honor poet
In Memoriam
by single family homes. Other Langston Hughes and jazz and
multifamily units were rehabbed. blues musicians. Participants will Neil T. Prendable
Last summer this reporter also listen to recordings and create
A poem for my brother
visited Greenhills, while in Cincin- poetry in Hughes’ musical style.
nati. When asked how to get to “No farewell
Greenhills, several Ohio friends words were
said, “Why would you want to go spoken, no
there?” They were not aware of Baha'i Faith time to say
the significance of the area and, goodbye.
once informed, still had no interest "O Friend! You were
in visiting that “side of town” In the garden of thy heart, gone before
with its small older houses. plant naught but the rose of love." we knew it
Greenhills is built along a – Baha'u'llah and only God
busier corridor than Old Greenbelt. knows why.”
The Community Center, originally just a school at Greenhills, is a
It is more like being on two sides
cousin to the original portion of the old Greenbelt High School, now Greenbelt Baha’i Community I can’t believe a year has already gone
of University Boulevard. The a Middle School. P.O. Box 245 by without you. We miss you so much
shopping area, although probably Greenbelt, MD 20770
and hope that you’re at peace.
once looking somewhat like the 301-345-2918 301-220-3160
www.bahai.org www.us.bahai.org Love, Patti (Prendable) Henderson
architecture in Greenbelt, has had
substantial add-ons, but piecemeal.
But, if you could narrow your Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church
vision and look at specific sections
40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt
of the town, you would do a
double take. As the accompany- www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410
ing pictures show, much of the Rev. Dr. Paul C. Kim, Pastor
original towns look similar. The Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am
large white building that was a N Prayer Meeting Wed. 6:45 pm
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middle school now houses a com- OI Crossways Bible Study Tues. 7:30 pm Thurs. 10:30 am
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munity center and a school. Could Y Handicapped Accessible Come As You Are!
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that be Greenbelt Middle School? MA
What about those garage Y
doors? Couldn’t they be in a OS B Greenbelt Community Church
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court in GHI? Even the swimming O
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pool was built the same as P
Greenbelt’s; although here, the Portholes festoon the bathhouse of Greenhills’ swimming pool –
Hillside & Crescent Roads
pool is only familiar to the older much like those on Greenbelt’s original pool. Phone: [phone] mornings
Greenbelters. Most younger
www.greenbelt.com/gccucc/
Greenbelt residents won’t recog- HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sunday Worship
nize that the twin of the pool in 6905 Greenbelt Road (cid:127) 301-345-5111 10:15 a.m.
this picture is hidden somewhere Daniel Hamlin, Pastor
behind the façade of the new Sunday 8:00 a.m. Worship Service "A church of the open mind, the warm heart,
Greenbelt Aquatic Center. 9:15 a.m. Sunday School/ the aspiring soul, and the social vision..."
In Greenhills there is a large
Bible Study
open park in front of the commu-
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
nity center. There people were sit-
ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
ting eating ice cream, instead of on
135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
the benches at our Roosevelt Cen-
301-474-4322
ter. But a parent there commented
on the beautiful walking trails in Fax [phone] (cid:127) E-mail [email protected] Mass Schedule:
the Winton Woods that surround
Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.
their city. With a sly look, she
Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
commented that many senior citi-
GREENBELT BAPTIST CHURCH
zens (was she looking at us?) Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m.
Comer of Crescent and Greenhill Roads 301-474-4212
loved walking in those woods. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
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Greenhills can be found at http:// Dr. Mark Johnson, Pastor Pastoral Associate: Fr. R. Scott Hurd
www.greenhillsohio.org/
Of course, there is a third sis- Sunday School: 9:30 am
ter city, Greendale, Wisconsin. Worship Service: 10:45 am
Has anyone visited there lately GIVE THANKS
Weds. Worship: 7:00 pm Learn
and taken any pictures? Some
(Adult Bible Study/Prayer & Children's Ministry)
information can be found at http:/
/www.greendale.org. Helping People Connect with Christ and His Family through Loving Service About
Every breath that we breathe is a
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ANNEXATION
continued from page 1
City Information
succeeds, its commitment for fi- obligation to tax incremental fi- ment of debt during the term of
nancing will be reduced by nancing. Debt would be repaid the debt. The remaining taxes
$10,000,000. In order to agree to out of increased tax revenue would be used for providing city
being annexed, the Greenbelt Sta- generated by Greenbelt Station. services. If the tax yield in the
tion developer seeks a commit- City staff, on advice of its bond early stages of development was
Meetings for January 30-February 3
ment from the city for tax incre- counsel, insists that the city have insufficient, then the city could
mental financing to replace the the right to impose special as- levy a special assessment upon
lost commitment from the county. sessments upon the property to the property if council accepted Tuesday, January 31, 8:00pm, Council Work Session –
It was understood at the time the assure the realization of sufficient staff recommendation. Pre-Budget Briefing/Manager’s Quarterly Report, Municipal
developers and city first entered funds to repay the debt in case Councilmember Rodney Rob-
Building.
agreement over Greenbelt Station increased tax revenues are not erts disagreed. “The bottom line
This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a
that city financing would be a enough. A special assessment is that we are giving $8.4 million
meeting is being held, contact the City Clerk at 301-474-8000 or
condition of annexation. would be an added tax levied by away that would have been avail-
[email protected].
How Much? the city above ordinary taxes able for use by the rest of the city.
How much of the developer with the monies to be used solely That’s what citizens will look at.
costs the city should agree to fi- to pay off the debt incurred by This is a situation where the de-
VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES
nance was a major issue upon the city. Both city staff and de- veloper will make plenty of
which city staff and the veloper representatives felt that it money on this.” Volunteer to serve on City Council advisory groups.
Vacancies exist on the:
developer’s representatives have would be unlikely that a special Davis felt that the annexation
Arts Advisory Board,
reached agreement. Negotiations assessment would be needed, but would be a “cash cow” for the
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee,
ranged between $7 million and the city would prefer to have the rest of the city. Roberts disagreed.
Youth Advisory Committee (Openings for adult positions.)
over $10 million. Agreement was right to do so as a backup and Davis asked Roberts if he felt that
For more information please call 301-474-8000.
reached on $8.4 million, the cost the developer would prefer the Greenbelt East had paid for itself.
of building a north-south connec- city didn’t have authority to im- Roberts responded, “I guess not
tor road through the develop- pose extra taxes. since taxes have gone up ever ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
ment. Craze said this road would Mayor Judith Davis asked if since it was annexed.”
be built in phases, easing the bur- the possibility of costs increasing This upset Putens, a resident of
den of financing for the city. due to inflation had been taken the annexed area of Greenbelt Saturday, January 28, 2006
The connector road begins at into consideration. Craze said East. He took strong exception, 9am-12noon
Greenbelt Road to the south and that the city’s commitment is to a expressing the belief, shared by
Public Works Yard
extends northward, crossing over maximum of $8.4 million. The Davis, that Greenbelt East was
Branchville Road into the prop- developer will have to bear any helping to support services in
City residents, businesses and organizations can recycle old
erty. Because this part of the other construction costs. Greenbelt Center. He called for
and/or unwanted computers and other electronic items.
road is outside the city limits, the The other issue is the an updated financial study.
Bring your items to the collection bins located at
city will not finance its costs. It developer’s request for the city to Burroughs explained on behalf
Greenbelt Public Works, 555 Crescent Rd.
is an expensive part of the road, also finance its costs to reclaim of his clients that they were op- Accepted Items Include: central processing units, hard drives,
Craze said, some 20 percent of old settlement beds made by the posed to being subject to a spe- monitors, keyboards, printers and copiers, laptop computers,
the total cost. sand and gravel operation in the cial assessment because it might computer speakers, scanners, surge protectors, video cards,
The first phase that the city area of the connector road, a cost add more taxes on the property. wires and power cords, computer mice, software, recording
would finance would be in con- of $170,000. Gallagher indicated Davis said that it was needed as a equipment, cameras, telephones, radios, & other small elec-
junction with the development of that this expense had already been backup. She didn’t want to cut tronic equipment
the South Core and would run incurred and that the developer out any possible way of ensuring TELEVISIONS AND LARGE STEREO UNITS
from Branchville road north to seeks reimbursement from city fi- that the financing would not be a ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
the Naragansett Run, a small nancing. burden to the city. Mach said For further information, contact the City of Greenbelt
stream flowing from College Park Councilmember Leta Mach that although everyone agreed Recycling Office at 301-474-8308.
into Indian Creek. The second said that this was a small that 50 percent of tax revenue
phase would be extending the amount. “Why is it an issue?” would be adequate to pay off the
road to the north to connect to Davis responded that the recla- debt, the city needed that extra “Ask the Experts” Cable Show Presents
the existing Metro station parking mation, undertaken without per- assurance. Putens agreed noting “Disaster Preparedness for Seniors and
lot circulation road. The last mit, was a sore point to the city. the city has done this type of fi- People with Disabilities”
phase would be in conjunction Councilmember Edward Putens nancing before and is willing to Tuesday, January 31, 2006 from 11:00 am- 12:00 noon
with the development of the expressed opposition to the city do it here, but wanted to be sure Green Ridge House – 22 Ridge Road
North Core and would extend the financing this, noting that the is done right. Featuring: Joanne Knapp, Director of Emergency
road to its intersection with the county could do so if it wants. Craze said the TIF financing
Preparedness Policy, Maryland Department of Disabilities
ramps on and off the Capital Assurance would not pledge the full faith
This lecture will help attendees develop a plan for dealing with
Beltway. The time schedule for Davis asked for an explanation and credit of the city as general
emergencies and disasters. It will discuss evacuation and
financing the second and third of the financing arrangement. “I obligation bonds do, but only
sheltering in place techniques that will take into consideration a
phases would be dependent on want to be sure that I fully under- revenue derived from Greenbelt
person’s age and disability.
when the North Core is approved stand that this will not take any- Station. Also, city charter limita-
and development takes place. thing away from the rest of tions on borrowing of debt would
Craze noted that the $8.4 mil- Greenbelt,” she said. “Is there not be affected. Fit n’ Fun Babysitters Wanted
lion is the cost for building the enough money to cover this and Davis polled the council and
road, only. There will also be fi- that we won’t lose money? That all but Roberts supported the two M/W/F 9:15am-11am, $7.25/hour
nancing and administrative costs we have enough money to do staff recommendations. Roberts, Greenbelt Community Center
relating to the issuance of bonds. other things?” who is opposed to providing any Call 301-397-2208 for more information.
These will be about 30 percent of City Manager Michael Mc- city financing, expressed no opin-
the construction costs, she said. Laughlin explained that the obli- ion on the particular issues.
Craze noted that if the financing gation for the repayment of debt Davis commented to the devel- GREENBELT MUNICIPAL/PUBLIC ACCESS
proposals fall through for any rea- would apply only to property at oper representatives that the CHANNEL 71
son not the result of city action, Greenbelt Station. He said that points of disagreement between MUNICIPAL ACCESS: 301-474-8000
there will be no cost obligation repayment would come only out them had been greatly narrowed
Tuesday &Thursday, January 31 & February 2 6pm “Ask the
to the city. Costs incurred will of taxes raised from the increased from what they were three months
Expert,” 7pm Greenbelt Museum presents “How Mike Mulligan
either be borne by the developer value of the property resulting and a year ago. Rivera agreed.
and His Steam Shovel Built Greenbelt,” 8:30pm Greenbelt Labor
or the city’s bond counsel. from its being developed. Up to Gallagher said that the language
Day Festival presents “Wayne Brown and 2nd Conspiracy.”
Two issues remain unresolved. half of the added taxes realized could be tweaked a little to re-
PUBLIC ACCESS (GATE): 301-507-6581
The developer wants to limit its would be allocated to the repay- solve most remaining issues.
Wednesday & Friday, February 1 & 3: 7pm “Pleasant Touch
Renovation,” 7:30pm “Democratic Club w/Allan Lichtman,”
9pm The Wal-Mart Movie & Discussion.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

An Artful Afternoon

The Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center in Beltsville, MD
Sunday, February 5 ~1-5pm

Greenbelt Community Center
IS RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE:
Enjoy this free mini-arts festival featuring a studio open house,

1) OVERWEIGHT 2) NONSMOKING 3) NOT DIABETIC 4) AGE 25 - 65 YEARS art exhibits, projects, Greenbelt Museum tours, etc
FOR NUTRITION RESEARCH “Look Past Your Horizons”
3pm FREE PERFORMANCE: Music and dance by the
If you meet all the above criteria, you may be eligible for this study.
Jayamangala school

COMPENSATION UP TO $750.00 2-4pm ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION: Meet artist
Sherrill Ann Gross exhibiting “Beauty and the Beast:
This is a study to evaluate the effects of cocoa powder and tea Collages by Sherill Ann Gross” at the Greenbelt Community
on blood sugar metabolism. Dr. David Baer is the Principle Investigator. Center Art Gallery. Join the artist for an informal reception.
-
USDA For additional information contact Barbara Dickey Davis
For information, call the USDA, at [phone] or visit our web site
at 240-542-2062. Visit www.greenbeltmd.gov/arts
www.barc.usda.gov\bhnrc and click on “Human Study Facility”

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has also brought about changes proposed private and public of housing at this location. Se- was made. council not agree to change the
in the street grid for the adjacent trails, including the identification nior housing requires more Davis said that everyone limit on units or decrease com-
residential townhouse develop- of public access points to the amenities, such as golf courses, needed to sit down and work on mercial area until a specific site
ment and an improved traffic cir- proposed stream valley trail sys- he said. this problem. She said that plan has been submitted for ap-
culation for that project. It adds tem. Also new is an addition to Rivera pointed out that the County Councilmembers Douglas proval. However, if the county
as well some neighborhood retail condition 32 asking design con- council sought more open space. Peters and Thomas Dernoga ex- planning board puts a cap on the
on either side of the commons sideration to mix building types Thus changes in residential units pressed interest in having such a number of building units, it
adjacent to the north-south con- to avoid monocultures of hous- were needed to keep the project meeting. would be necessary to go
nector. ing and continuous grouping of “revenue neutral” for the devel- Rivera thought the Prince through a site plan amendment,
Hruby also noted that the similar types, scale and massing. opers. Councilmember Rodney George’s Scrap yard would be a she said.
commons may allow better inte- This condition addresses a con- Roberts asked Rivera, “Are you good site for a school but Davis Trip Generation
gration of the proposed trail/ cern voiced by council regarding saying that you are not making noted that it was not in the city Rivera told council that de-
bikeway system with an exten- housing choices. Condition 33, money on this?” Rivera re- because Berwyn Heights had al- velopment would still be limited
sion from the commons area to which had required “affordable” sponded that a stream of revenue ready annexed that land. by the number of vehicle trips
the Breezewood/Cherrywood in- housing was eliminated since it must be sufficient to support re- Mach asked if there was a generated by proposed units.
tersection. had no basis in county or state payment of the tax incremental possibile site in the North Core. When Herling asked for an ex-
Areas of disagreement have law. financing of public improve- Rivera responded that they planation, Rivera said that there
popped up between city staff and Condition 34 was modified ments. couldn’t say at this time but that are mathematical formulas to
Metropark as a result of the cre- slightly to assure the applicant Roberts declared that he it was unlikely. compute trip generations for each
ation of the enlarged commons shall do a conceptual design (at thought the developers were get- Open Space type of use and if increasing one
area. One issue is that the ex- the applicant’s cost) to assure ting a “free ride” on the project. Davis expressed her pleasure type of use generates more trips
panded commons has resulted in consistency in design, scale and He thought that the cost of pro- with the open space, which she then another proposed type of
the loss of 43 town homes. use of materials for any public viding public safety was grossly termed a mall, as being available use must be reduced so that the
From the developer’s standpoint building proposed for the com- underestimated and that the de- for free play. She asked if there imposed limit on number of trips
that loss affects the potential mons area or other open space velopers were also getting a “free would be other little common ar- generated by the project is not
economic yield from the develop- in the project. However, this ride” on recreation. eas. Rivera agreed there would exceeded. The number of trips a
ment. They feel that trying to condition allows the cost of Rivera noted that the city be some, which would be shown development generates deter-
recoup this potential loss by construction to be borne by pub- would get $2,000,000 for recre- on the detailed site plan but not mines the amount of area road
adding apartments or condomini- lic agencies. ation but Roberts said that was as many as before. He also improvements that developers are
ums in other parts of the devel- The developers appeared to not enough as the plan did not noted that the apartment building required to make.
opment would be difficult on a balk at this provision, complain- provide for ballfields. Rivera courtyards would offer green Herling said it was important
one-for-one unit basis. ing that they had already com- said he felt the developers were space. Putens and Mach also for the development to have
They ask that the city com- mitted to $2 million for recre- giving enough. Roberts added supported the free play area. walk-to convenient commercial
pensate for the loss by allowing ation facilities for the project as another deficiency the lack of Roberts, however, took excep- facilities so that residents would
up to 39 additional units over and are having to deal with a school facilities in the plan. tion, noting that the mall would not hop into their cars to go
the 983 cap for the South Core. 2.2-acre additional commitment School Issue not be big enough to play any shopping.
The city staff’s position at this for open space. To them this Mayor Judith Davis called the kind of ball game. “It will be a Craze noted that allocating a
stage is that any discussion of appeared to be the city’s trying school issue an “18-ton gorilla.” little speck between housing.” maximum number of trips that
going over the cap could best be to extract additional funding out She noted that county school Rivera disagreed. “It is a huge could be generated by a project
addressed at the Detailed Site of the developer for the design plans for a new elementary and space,” he said. Councilmember gave flexibility to how the
Plan stage, where there would be cost of buildings contemplated middle school at Springhill Lake Konrad Herling asked if it was project was developed. As a fea-
more flexibility. for the commons or other open did not provide class space for larger than the space in front of ture of Smart Growth, controlling
The developer also disagreed space areas. Developer represen- students generated by the the Community Center. “That’s trip generation by developments
with the city staff’s insistence tatives also asked for more flex- Greenbelt Station development. where we played as kids.” Craze assures government ability to
that a condition for phased ibility regarding condition 36, Rivera said that it would be two said it was at least twice as better provide for needed road
availability of needed transporta- having to do with a requirement to ten years for the project to be large. improvements.
tion facilities for the South Core that every detailed site plan shall built and that there was still time Commercial Space However, Craze cautioned that
would be funding to construct a conform to development district to make provision for these new Another issue is the amount this allocation becomes a valu-
single-lane roundabout at standards that were part of the students. of commercial floor space in the able commodity to the developer.
Cherrywood Lane and Metro Ac- approved Greenbelt Area Sector Davis countered that a site for South Core. The city’s existing If the final development gener-
cess Drive instead of the exist- Plan. a new school was needed. agreement with Greenbelt Station ates fewer trips, for example, the
ing T-intersection. The develop- Condition 37, regarding the Rivera responded that the devel- calls for a maximum of 115,000 unused amount can be sold off
ers and the county are not con- review and approval process at opers were not prepared to com- square feet. City staff wants to to another developer. By buying
vinced that a roundabout is nec- the Detailed Site Plan (DSP) mit a site and noted that school add a condition that the mini- another’s excess capacity, a de-
essary for the South Core devel- stage, was strengthened by city property existed across the rail- mum commercial square footage veloper can save money by not
opment. staff. Staff’s rationale for broad- road tracks. Davis responded should be 80,000. having to make as many road
Shuttle ening and tightening the DSP that she could not see elementary The developers, on the other improvements as would other-
A modified condition, number provisions was that the city had school kids crossing the tracks, hand, want greater flexibility. wise be required. Craze said the
12, requires that prior to issu- lost an opportunity that would no matter how safe the crossover They are not sure that the area value of surplus allocated trips
ance of the 400th residential have been afforded by the Pre- can support that much square was not known at this time.
building permit for the South liminary Plan of Subdivision footage. They have already re- Putens said the city must be a
Core, the applicant shall provide stage. ing was later postponed to Feb- duced the expected size for a party to any changes made in
a pedestrian and service vehicle APB members raised an issue ruary 2, 2006.) She noted that food store from 60,000 to 30,000 trip generations. Craze said, “I
connection from the (end) termi- with condition 42, which covered the Planning Board will be con- square feet, the larger being that think that we have done more in
nus of the north-south connector restrictions on retail uses that sidering only the revised CSP on needed for a regional store such this development to discourage
road to connect with the Metro were “auto-dependent,” i.e., January 26. A meeting to ad- as the Greenbelt Safeway or Gi- single car usage than in anything
station, unless the applicant de- needed drive-in or drive-thru dress the DSP would follow at a ant. else we’ve done.”
cides to provide a shuttle bus windows for service. As worded, later date scheduled for that pur- Sandra Gallagher, project man- Last Issue
service there. the condition allowed for drive- pose. Following discussion the ager for the planning of Green- The final site plan issue re-
Condition 14 deals with the up windows for banks and phar- APB unanimously adopted the belt Station, said the smaller size lated to improvements to the in-
proposed overpass connecting the macies. APB members ques- following recommendation to the would be more suitable for this tersection of Cherrywood Lane
north College Park residential tioned that allowance and asked council: “The board recommends neighborhood. Craze noted that and Metro Drive, the access road
area to the new development, for other possibilities, such as an that the city council support the Roosevelt Center has 66,000 to the Metro station. The city
which the developer has already associated parking garage. revised Conceptual Site Plan for square feet of commercial space and the developer have agreed
agreed to provide. The pro- A new condition, number 49, Greenbelt Station, with staff con- and that the Co-op Food Store is on what improvements should be
posed general location (and to a was a restatement of building ditions last revised on January 20,000 square feet. done but not when to do them.
certain extent, the design) of the height limitations for the North 18 (1 p.m.) and including the “Kap” Kapistan of the City staff wants the improve-
overpass is to be subject to re- Core from the approved develop- following stipulations: Beltway Plaza shopping center ments done concurrently with the
view and approval by both Col- ment agreement between the city 1. Consideration shall be expressed his wish that Green- development of the South Core.
lege Park and the City of and the developer. Condition 51 given to allow flexibility in the belt Station residents use that Craze noted that until the North
Greenbelt. spells out the developer’s re- total number of housing units shopping center. He pointed out Core is developed, access to the
Condition 18 calls for the ap- sponsibilities for design param- permitted in the South Core, that the South Core commercial Metro station for residents of the
plicant to establish a continuing eters associated with the com- above the 983 allowed per the facilities would not be visible South Core will be via Cherry-
funding mechanism for a trolley/ mons area. A trigger for the de- development agreement, as it re- from Greenbelt Road and there- wood Lane as the connector road
tram or similar light transit sys- veloper to submit a proof of lates to the loss of housing units fore would not attract motorists will not yet be extended to the
tem to provide a mobile connec- compliance with this condition is associated with the dedication of from other areas. He estimated North Core. The developers
tion between the North and set at the 200th building permit 3.7 acres of land, given the pre- the floor space required for retail would like to delay these im-
South Cores. Although this was in the South Core. vious commitment of the appli- facilities to serve the needs of provements until development of
not a changed condition, APB Following the review of all of cant to provide only 1.5 acres. the immediate neighborhood of the North Core.
and staff agreed that any light the highlighted conditions, 2. Recognizing the impor- 1,000 units at only 33,000 to Council positions on these is-
transit system for the new devel- Hruby advised APB members that tance of the civic space/building 35,000 square feet. sues, together with the Advisory
opment must be coordinated with staff will continue to make minor in the central area of the South Councilmember Edward Planning Board recommenda-
transportation services to other revisions to the document and Core, the board requests that the Putens advocated more space for tions, were considered at the
parts of Greenbelt. continue discussions with the design and timing of the civic offices. Office buildings in the January 23 regular meeting at
Building Types Metropark development team to space/building be further re- city are always filled up, he said. which time council set forth its
A new condition, number 22, achieve agreement by the January viewed by the city, including He knows of doctors who need recommendations to the Prince
states that at the time of review 23 council meeting and, if neces- the Advisory Planning Board, at office space. He does not want George’s County Planning Board.
of the first detailed site plan for sary, before the Prince George’s the Detailed Site Plan level.” huge office buildings. “That’s for (See related article on page 1 for
each core area, the applicant Planning Board meeting sched- government use,” he said. more details.)
shall provide a plan showing all uled for January 26. (That meet- Craze recommended that
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Residents, Employee Health Dept. Phone
POLICE BLOTTER
Graduate from CERT Scam Md. AG Warns
On Thursday, January 12 nine Beware of callers seeking per-
Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department. Greenbelt residents and a City of sonal information who claim to
Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. Greenbelt employee graduated be from the Health Department.
from the 10th Community Emer- Maryland Attorney General J. Jo-
Robberies DWI Arrests Vicious Assault gency Response Team (CERT) seph Curran is warning all Mary-
January 13, 5:02 p.m., 7700 January 13, 7:16 p.m., Breeze- At Springhill Lake training session. The ceremony land residents about a new
block Hanover Parkway, a woman wood Court and Cherrywood Ter- took place at the Maryland Fire phone scam where an imposter
reported that she was in front of race, a resident woman was ar- On January 22 at approxi- and Rescue Institute in College claiming to work for the Mary-
a condominium building when rested and charged with driving mately 9:32 p.m. police re- Park. land Department of Health tries
she was approached from behind while impaired, driving under the sponded to the 6200 block of The CERT program educates to get consumers to disclose
by two men. They pushed her to influence, reckless driving, negli- Springhill Court in response to a people about disaster prepared- personal information. Similar
the ground and removed a purse gent driving and other offenses as report of a man with a gun. ness for hazards that may impact scams are also being reported to
and a tote bag from her arms, a result of the investigation of a Upon arrival they found three their area and trains them in ba- AGs around the country.
then fled toward Mandan Road. motor vehicle accident. She was wounded Hispanic males, one sic disaster response skills such Curran’s office reports that
They are described as two black released on citations pending trial. with a head wound from a bul- as fire safety, light search and Marylanders have received unso-
males, 17 to 19 years of age; one January 15, 2:54 a.m., Kenil- let that grazed his head, another rescue, team organization and di- licited calls from people claiming
was wearing a dark blue jacket. worth Avenue and Crescent Road, had a slash across his face and saster medical operations. Using to be employed by the Maryland
January 14, 2:48 a.m., 6100 a nonresident man was arrested and the third had a gash in his fore- the training learned in the class- Health Department who say they
block Breezewood Court, a charged with driving while im- head. Two of the men were room and during exercises, CERT have won $1,000 from the Depart-
woman reported that as she was paired, driving under the influence transported to Prince George’s members can assist others in their ment and to claim their prize they
exiting her vehicle in a parking and driving while suspended after Hospital Center and one was neighborhood or workplace fol- need to provide personal informa-
lot, she was approached by two police observed the vehicle he was transported to Washington lowing an event when profes- tion. Consumers in other states
men, one armed with a handgun. operating stopped on the shoulder Adventist Hospital. None of the sional responders are not immedi- have received calls in which they
A robbery was announced and of the roadway. The vehicle was injuries was life threatening. ately available to help. CERT are told the Health Department
after obtaining the woman’s in gear and the driver was asleep Investigation so far has re- members also are encouraged to has Medical Discount Vouchers
purse the men fled the scene on at the wheel. He was released on vealed that three Hispanic male support emergency response agen- for them. The callers claim to al-
foot toward Cherrywood Terrace. citations pending trial. suspects forced their way into cies by taking a more active role ready have the consumer’s name,
They are described as two black Drug Arrests the apartment after a resident in emergency preparedness address, the name of their bank
males, both 5’9” to 5’11”; one January 18, 8:30 p.m., 9100 opened the door in response to a projects in their community. and their bank account routing
was wearing a black North Face block Springhill Lane, a resident knock. The attack supposedly Greenbelt graduates were em- number and ask the consumers
parka, dark pants and a black ski man was arrested and charged was in retaliation for an incident ployee William R. Smith and resi- to “verify” their identity by re-
mask. The other was wearing with possession of paraphernalia. the previous day in which one dents David Alexander, Pam Coo- citing their checking account
black clothing and a ski mask. Police on foot patrol observed of the residents of the apartment per, Bhameney M. Fishbeck, number.
January 16, 6:05 p.m., 6100 the man standing outside an allegedly pulled a knife on one Solange Hess, Bill Holland, Jack “Never, ever provide personal
block Springhill Terrace, a man apartment building holding para- of the suspects for an unknown Patterson, Ken Silberman, or financial information to an
reported that a youth approached phernalia commonly used to reason. Melanie Taylor and Lester unknown caller,” says Curran.
him as he was walking home and smoke marijuana. He was re- The man who was grazed Whitmer. “All of these callers are scam art-
demanded money from him. The leased on citation pending trial. with the bullet suffered the ists. They are trying to get your
youth had his hand under his Theft wound as a result of the gun dis- One Alarm Fire personal or financial information
jacket as though he had a hand- January 13, 1 p.m., Eleanor charging while he was being pis- Destroys GHI Home in order to steal your money or
gun. After getting money from Roosevelt High School, a resi- tol whipped. The wounds to the falsely obtain credit in your
the man, the suspect fled the dent youth was arrested for theft face and head of the other two A one-alarm fire broke out in name. The Maryland Health De-
scene. The suspect is described after he allegedly took an iPod men may have been caused by a the house at 20-A Hillside Road partment is not calling people
as a black male, 12 to 14 years of from another student at the hatchet with which one of the between 9 and 10 p.m. on Fri- offering prizes. Government
age, wearing dark clothes, dark school. He was released pending suspects allegedly was armed. day, January 20. The severely agencies don’t do that.”
glasses and a ski mask. action by the school board and The suspects fled the apartment damaged unit is unlivable. Ac- Anyone who believes they
Assaults the juvenile justice system. after the attack in an unknown cording to a spokesperson from may be a victim of fraud should
January 15, 5:18 a.m., 5800 Unattended Child direction. Greenbelt Homes, Inc., the cause immediately contact their bank
block Cherrywood Lane, a non- January 13, 6:23 p.m., 5900 Investigation is continuing. of the fire is believed to be a and close their account. Informa-
burning candle. There was also
resident man was arrested and block Greenbelt Road, a nonresi- tion about what to do if victim-
damage to the units at 20-B and
charged with second-degree as- dent woman was arrested and unlocked. A DVD player was ized by identity theft is avail-
20-C Hillside Road. The mon-
sault, fourth-degree burglary, tres- charged with leaving a child un- taken. able from the Federal Trade
etary damage to the units is be-
pass, hindering, resisting arrest attended in a motor vehicle after January 19, 11:36 p.m., 25 Commission at 1-877-ID-THEFT
ing assessed.
and fleeing and eluding. An- a citizen reported two children court Ridge Road, it was re- (1-877-438-4338) or by calling
Responding to the fire were
other nonresident man was ar- alone in a vehicle in the CVS ported that unknown person(s) the Attorney General’s Office at
units from Greenbelt, Berwyn
rested and charged with fourth- parking lot. Police located an entered the residence by forcing 1-888-743-0023.
Heights, College Park, Branchville
degree burglary. Police re- eleven-month-old child in the open the rear door. Nothing ap-
and West Lanham Hills. There
sponded to a report of several vehicle with a nine-year-old peared to have been taken. Special Talks
were no injuries.
persons possibly using drugs in child. The woman returned to Vehicle Crimes On Houseplants
an apartment dwelling which was the scene and was released on ci- Four vehicles were reported Sing-along for Fun During this wintry season,
supposed to be vacant. As the tation pending trial. stolen: a gray 1996 Ford Taurus
With Eric Maring gardeners can focus their energy
police were at the front door, one January 19, 6:06 p.m., 400 4-door, Maryland tags RNB584
on houseplants. Draw inspira-
man jumped out of a rear window block Ridge Road, a resident from the 8000 block Mandan On Saturday, January 28 from 7
tion from the U.S. Botanic
and fled the scene on foot. An- woman was arrested and charged Road; a 2000 Dodge Intrepid 4- to 9 p.m. the College Park Arts Ex-
Garden’s (USBG) jungle and the
other man was located inside the with leaving a child unattended door from the 5800 block change will host a free community
tropical plant specialist who
apartment and, as an officer after police responded to a report Cherrywood Terrace; a 1999 sing-along to be held at the Old
cares for it.
placed him under arrest, he of two children left alone in an Ford truck from the 6200 block Parish House, 4711 Knox Road in
Dave Anderson, USBG gar-
pushed the officer and fled the apartment. Investigation revealed Springhill Court; and a black College Park. Participants will join
dener, will give this free presen-
scene on foot. He was located that a six-year-old child was left 2002 Toyota Camry, 4-door, in making fun on a dark winter
tation on Tuesday, February 7 in
hiding in some nearby bushes with a 12-year-old child in the Maryland tags KXG731 from night and are encouraged to bring
the conservatory classroom from
and was taken into custody. A residence (a child must be 13 Beltway Plaza. friends. The sing-along will be
1 to 2:30 p.m.
third man was arrested on the years of age or older to watch Three stolen vehicles were re- led by College Park resident and
Pre-registration is requested;
scene. Both suspects were re- another child). The mother re- covered, two by outside police third grade teacher, folk-singer Eric
call 202-226-4082. The USBG
leased to the Department of Cor- turned a short time later and was departments with no arrests and Maring. Singers are invited to
is on the National Mall at the
rections for a hearing before a released on citation pending trial. one was recovered by its owner. lead a song themselves or volun-
intersection of Maryland Avenue
district court commissioner. The Burglaries Vandalism to, theft from, at- teer a solo. Bring instruments and
and First Street, SW, adjacent to
suspect who originally jumped January 18, 10:20 p.m., 6200 tempted theft from and at- songbooks. Fun for all, this
the U.S. Capitol. Use of public
out the window is described as a block Springhill Drive, it was re- tempted theft of vehicles were evening festivity is geared toward
transportation is encouraged.
black male, wearing a black jacket ported that unknown person(s) reported in the following areas: adults.
and blue jeans. entered the residence by forcing 7900 block Mandan Road (two
January 17, in reference to an open a bedroom window. Com- incidents), 7700 block Ora Glen
assault reported December 12 at puter equipment and a video Court, 7200 block Hanover Edith Beauchamp, Greenbelt Realtor®
Greenbelt Middle School, a resi- game player were taken. Drive, 6900 block Hanover Park-
CALL DIRECT: 301-706-2385
dent youth has been petitioned January 19, 12:10 a.m., 32 way, 7700 block Hanover Park-
for second-degree assault and court Ridge Road, it was reported way, 6400 block Capitol Drive Selling or Buying a Home: Advice on current market value, pricing,
making threats against a student. that unknown person(s) entered (two incidents), 6500 block Lake positioning the home, internet & other advertising, writing and negoti-
Arson the residence by breaking out a Park Drive, 100 block Westway,
ating the contract, financing options, and managing to settlement.
January 15, 7:17 p.m., 6100 rear window. The home was ran- unit block Crescent Road (three
Exceptional service, aInd I get paid only if you settle on the home.
block Breezewood Court, un- sacked and alcoholic beverages incidents), Parkway, 1 court I -___
known person(s) set fire to the were taken. Southway, 13 court Ridge Road Ask me about
common mailbox in the vesti- January 19, 10:25 p.m., 23 (two incidents), 6200 block fostering to adopt
bule of an apartment building. court Ridge Road, it was reported Breezewood Drive, 9100 block – the most
The fire department responded that unknown person(s) entered Springhill Court, 6200 block Weichert, Realtors, Inc. rewarding
addition to a
and extinguished the blaze. the residence by way of a rear Springhill Drive and 9200 block Greenbelt Office
home.
window that may have been left Springhill Lane. 7701 Greenbelt Rd, #100
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Selling Homes in Greenbelt
The Department is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in 301-345-7600 03® ~1P _rince Georg_e’s &
any of the unsolved crimes reported in the blotter. Citizens may anonymously report suspected drug activity by x200
the State of Maryland
calling the Drug Tip Line at 301-507-6522.
SALESPERSON
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Thursday, January 26, 2006 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9
A Review Scripts Are Sought
From Young Writers
Jumpin’ Jazz at the Library
Like to write creative material
for performance on the stage?
by Judy Bell This is an opportunity to do that
as The Maryland-National Capi-
An enthusiastic audience of several different versions of “You
tal Park and Planning Commis-
about 40 people enjoyed a Are My Sunshine,” showing how
sion (M-NCPPC), Department of
lively performance by members harmony and even melody can
Parks and Recreation, Prince
of the Annapolis-based Unified be reconstructed.
George’s County, Arts and Cul-
Jazz Ensemble (UJE) on Satur- They also performed “Bluesy
tural Heritage Division is prepar-
day, January 21 at the Greenbelt Blues” with Noonan prefacing
ing for the 10th season of pro-
Library. With Mike Noonan on that standard blues music usually
viding live theater to Prince
vibraphone and trombone, John consists of a 12-bar harmonic
George’s County day camps and
Pineda on bass and Marty progression. An original piece,
playgrounds.
Morrison on drums, UJE engaged “Soon Again,” was beautifully
M-NCPPC seeks two new
the audience in a casual concert played to close out the perfor-
scripts to be produced this sum-
of spirited acoustic jazz, took mance.
mer for performance to children
spontaneous questions and pro- According to the website
from 6 to 12 years old. The
vided a brief education on the www.unifiedjazz.com, UJE has
plays are performed by actors,
history of jazz, all in the space been based in Annapolis since
ages 6 to 19 as part of their
of about 45 minutes. 1996. The group was previously
summer employment with the
The group, fine musicians all, located in Iowa and Arkansas as award-winning Teen Performance ETT
performed a cohesive, energetic the flagship ensemble for the Ensemble and the Prince ORN
version of “Yard Bird Suite,” highly successful “Rural Resi- C
George’s Children’s Theater pro- L
composed by Charlie Parker, who dency Arts Initiative” funded by grams. BIL
founded the bebop form of jazz. the National Endowment for the Y
Scripts for musical or nonmu- B
Responding to a question about Arts (NEA). O
sical plays will be accepted un- OT
his interest in vibraphone, As NEA-sponsored artists-in- H
til February 15. Running time P
Noonan explained that he was residence, UJE was funded to
for these productions should be Izolda Trakhtenberg shoots publicity photos of husband (and
influenced by Lionel Hampton, compose, perform and teach jazz
a minimum of 45 minutes to a clown) Rich Potter in front of the Greenbelt Library. The
Milton Jackson, Red Norvo, Greg to adults and students. Members
maximum of 60 minutes. Casts little girl getting a high ride is Celsiana Cornett.
Burton and others. of the UJE have served as faculty
are limited to eight performers
The vibraphone was devel- and visiting clinicians at over
who can play various roles in
oped early in the 20th century, 100 primary and secondary the production. Each show will Boys & Girls Club Jazz Experts
Noonan noted. African “xylo- schools, colleges and universities.
be presented approximately 60 Seeks Baseball Umps Present at U.M.
phones” played notes over a The goal of the UJE is to
times over a four-week period
gourd, he said. The vibraphone present jazz in an enlightening The Prince George’s County Join Bleu Orleans’
throughout the county.
has three octaves, a piano key- and engaging manner to audi- Boys & Girls Club is looking for Edward Anderson
For information and to obtain
board with metal notes and, also, ences of all ages with a repertoire people with baseball experience and radio station
an entry application contact the
similar to the piano, a pedal sus- featuring jazz classics and stan- to become umpires for the 2006 WPFW’s noted jazz expert Willard
Arts and Cultural Arts Division,
tains the notes. dards as well as original compo- baseball season that begins in Jenkins for a discussion on jazz,
6611 Kenilworth Avenue,
Jazz is a form of music sitions. This goal was met with May for ages 10 to 16. culture and New Orleans, pre- and
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wherein the melody returns over aplomb in Greenbelt. Prospective umpires will re- post-Katrina.
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plications and guidelines may
tion going on all the while, heard Tuesday nights at 49 West rules and field mechanics begin- on Saturday, February 4 at 7 p.m.
also be obtained on line at
Noonan said. The group pro- Street in Annapolis. The group ning in February. For informa- in room 2200 of the Clarice Smith
www.pgparks.com.
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ACE Black History Month EPA Grant Program
Deadline for
At the Smithsonian Supports Wetlands
continued from page 1
L VE N TES
Throughout the month of The U.S. Environmental Pro-
needed. It is not located in February, the Smithsonian will tection Agency (EPA) has
Greenbelt but relatively close by. celebrate Black History Month awarded a $780,726 grant to sup- is February 7 at 10 p.m.
Additionally, Greenbelt El- with a series of films, lectures port Maryland’s wetlands pro-
ementary School parents and and performances at various mu- grams.
PTA members have a significant seums around the Institution. “Wetlands are one of our Evolution Issue Topic Faculty to Discuss
interest in moving forward with All programs are free unless oth- nation’s most unique ecosystems,
Of Panel Discussion Scopes Trial Legacy
the Greenbelt Middle School erwise indicated. providing various environmental
plans, as their children will be Feature Event and economic benefits,” said On Wednesday, February 1 at Come hear faculty members of
attending that school as they The public is invited to the Donald S. Welsh, EPA’s mid-At- 6:30 p.m. in the Gildenhorn Re- the University of Maryland Col-
finish Greenbelt Elementary. Smithsonian on Saturday, Febru- lantic regional administrator. cital Hall of the Clarice Smith lege of Chemical Life Sciences
ACE had hoped that some of ary 4 for “Inspirations: A Cel- “By committing to protect and Performing Arts Center a panel of discuss the effects of the Scopes
these issues would have been ebration of Gospel and the Spo- restore these valuable resources, social historians will explore why trial on science and research.
addressed at a recent city coun- ken Word” in the National Mu- Maryland is taking big steps in the issue of evolution was so di- This free event will be moder-
cil meeting but no decisions seum of Natural History’s Baird protecting the environmental visive at the time of the Scopes ated by Dr. Richard Payne, chair
were forthcoming. Some mem- Auditorium from noon to 5 p.m. quality.” trial and why it continues to of the Biology Department. It
bers blame the city council for The event will begin with a The grant, awarded to the generate so much controversy to- will take place in the Gildenhorn
not being more forceful in tell- gospel concert by the nationally Maryland Department of the En- day. Panelists will compare the Recital Hall of the Clarice Smith
ing the school board what the acclaimed recording artists vironment, will be used for in- social and political environment Performing Arts Center on Tues-
city prefers. “Patrick Lundy and the Ministers creased monitoring of wetland of 1925 to that of today, includ- day, January 31 at 6:30 p.m.
A worksession is being plan- of Music.” Jacquie Gales Webb mitigation projects and to ex- ing the current legal battles over
ned by the council to discuss of the “Sunday Afternoon Gos- pand the state’s database systems intelligent design. This event is greenway pottery
school issues. Prior to this ses- pel” program on WHUR-FM will used to track wetland gains and free and presented by the Consti-
In Old Greenbelt
sion ACE will prepare a report to host the concert. At 2 p.m. Rod losses. tution Project, a nonprofit organi-
9 Greenway Place
send to council enumerating con- Murray hosts a live broadcast of The grant comes from a pilot zation that formulates bipartisan
Functional Pottery – Mugs,
cerns, suggestions and possible “Hip Hop Connection,” a weekly wetlands project at EPA that was consensus solutions to controver- Bowls, Plates, Platters, etc.
solutions to the schools issue. Voice of America radio program set up to study the effectiveness sial legal and constitutional is- SHOWROOM/STUDIO
ACE will remind council that heard throughout Africa and of state and tribal wetland pro- sues. BY APPOINTMENT
they also sent recommendations online. This special show will grams. The project focuses on Mark Gitlis 240-593-2535
late last year. ACE is also en- explore recent gospel infusions linking program activities to [email protected]
couraging parents and PTAs to in hip hop. measurable environmental out-
provide input to the city council Performance comes, particularly no net loss of
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Acting Careers Jackson will host the Smith- 6:30 p.m.
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